Zanesville public meetings in 2025

City Council

The Zanesville City Council Community Development Committee meeting scheduled for December 22, 2025 was cancelled. No agenda items were considered. The committee will reconvene on January 26, 2026 at 5:00 p.m.

City Council

The Zanesville City Council will hold first readings on several ordinances, including funding for the Port Authority, South East Area Transit, a Humane Officer, employee recognition items, a cybersecurity policy, and a budget move for the City Engineer. It will also consider emergency ordinances for temporary appropriations covering January through March 2026. Additionally, the council will conduct a second reading on renaming Putnam Hill Park to Putnam Hill Abolitionist Park.

• Ordinance No. 2025-138 – funds to Zanesville‑Muskingum County Port Authority (first reading)
• Ordinance No. 2025-139 – funds to South East Area Transit (first reading)
• Ordinance No. 2025-142 – adoption of a cybersecurity policy (first reading)
• Ordinance No. 2025-146 – temporary appropriations for Jan 1 – Mar 31 2026, declared emergency (first reading)
• Ordinance No. 2025-134 – rename Putnam Hill Park to Putnam Hill Abolitionist Park (second reading)

City Council

The Zanesville City Council Ways and Means Committee approved an ordinance to increase wages for unaffiliated municipal employees by 4 percent. The committee also recommended an emergency budget amendment to reallocate funds for projects like the Secrest Auditorium and airport capital outlay.

• Ordinance to increase municipal employee wages by 4 percent
• Emergency budget amendment to reallocate funds for Secrest Auditorium
• Capital outlay of $365,000 for airport projects
• Discussion of $25,000 request for fire truck hose
• Approval of November 17, 2025 committee minutes

City Council

The Zanesville City Council Public Service Committee will approve the minutes from the November 10, 2025 meeting. It will consider Ordinance No. 2025-134, which would rename Putnam Hill Park to Putnam Hill Abolitionist Park. No other discussion items are scheduled for this meeting.

• Ordinance No. 2025-134 – rename Putnam Hill Park to Putnam Hill Abolitionist Park
• Approval of minutes from the November 10, 2025 Public Service Committee meeting
• No discussion items listed for this meeting

City Council

The Zanesville City Council will hold public hearings and vote on four ordinances, including renaming Putnam Hill Park, adopting the 2025 Ohio Fire Code, and amending driveway definitions. The meeting is scheduled for December 8, 2025.

• Public hearing on renaming Putnam Hill Park to Putnam Hill Abolitionist Park
• Public hearing on adopting the 2025 Ohio Fire Code
• Public hearing on amending driveway definitions in city ordinances
• Public hearing on amending Zanesville Planning and Zoning ordinances
• Public hearing on a Community Reinvestment Area agreement with Mid-Ohio Development/Kensington Village LLC

City Council

The Zanesville City Council Public Safety Committee will consider Ordinance 2025-000, which would prohibit operating farm machinery, grass‑cutting vehicles, and riding lawnmowers on city streets when not used for farming. The committee will also discuss traffic‑safety measures, including adding stop signs at Myrtle & Locust, implementing speed control on Dresden Road, and increasing the speed limit on Northpointe from 146 to Brandywine. Additionally, the meeting includes approval of the September 2, 2025 minutes.

• Ordinance 2025-000 – ban on non‑farm operation of farm machinery and riding lawnmowers on city streets
• Add stop signs at Myrtle & Locust
• Speed control on Dresden Road
• Increase speed limit on Northpointe from 146 to Brandywine
• Approval of minutes of September 2, 2025

City Council

The Community Development Committee is reviewing ordinances to establish an incentive district for Deadwood City and a tax exemption agreement for Kensington Village. The body is also discussing the implementation of Ohio Revised Code sections for Community Reinvestment Areas and a contract for auditorium improvements.

• Ordinance 2025-126: Adopting an Economic Development Plan for the Deadwood City Incentive District
• Ordinance 2025-127: 75% real property tax exemption for 15 years for Mid-Ohio Development/Kensington Village LLC
• Ordinance 2025-128: Establishing boundaries for a Community Reinvestment Area per Ohio Revised Code 3735.65-3735.70
• Ordinance 2025-132: Contract for new seating and acoustic panels at Secrest Auditorium and Music Hall

City Council

The council will hold a public hearing on Ordinance 2025-119 to declare 908 Ohio Street blighted. It will consider several proposed ordinances, including bids for Riverside Park Softball Complex management and a wage increase for unaffiliated municipal employees. The council will also act on ordinances authorizing contracts for Secrest Auditorium upgrades, increased funds for the Blandy Water Reservoir demolition project, and a Community Reinvestment Area Agreement with Mid-Ohio Development/Kensington Village LLC.

• Public Hearing #1 on Ordinance 2025-119 to declare 908 Ohio Street blighted (Third Reading)
• Ordinance 2025-129 authorizing the Public Service Director to advertise for bid for management and concession services for the Riverside Park Softball Complex (First Reading)
• Ordinance 2025-131 establishing a wage increase for unaffiliated municipal employees (Emergency or First Reading)
• Ordinance 2025-132 authorizing the Community Development Director to contract for new seating and acoustic panels at Secrest Auditorium and Music Hall (First Reading)
• Ordinance 2025-127 authorizing a Community Reinvestment Area Agreement with Mid-Ohio Development/Kensington Village LLC (Second Reading)

City Council

The Ways and Means Committee will review a proposed wage increase for unaffiliated municipal employees and an amendment to appropriation Ordinance No. 2025-22. The meeting is scheduled for November 17, 2025.

• Ordinance to establish wage increases for unaffiliated employees in the municipal service
• Ordinance amending appropriation Ordinance No. 2025-22

City Council

The Zanesville City Council Public Service Committee will consider an ordinance to authorize the City Engineer to apply for state funding for the Third Street Improvements Project. The city would be responsible for up to 20% of construction costs if the grant is awarded.

• Ordinance 2025-123: Authorizes application for ODOT Transportation Alternatives Program funding for Third Street Improvements
• Approval of minutes from October 14, 2025
• Discussion of upcoming ordinances and discussion items

City Council

City Council will discuss several new ordinances, including funding for PAWS of Muskingum County and a grant application for the Third Street Improvements Project. The body is also considering the adoption of an Economic Development Plan for the Deadwood City Incentive District and a blight declaration for 908 Ohio Street.

• Ordinance No. 2025-123: Application for ODOT Transportation Alternatives Program funding for Third Street Improvements Project
• Ordinance No. 2025-124: Funding for PAWS of Muskingum County, Inc.
• Ordinance No. 2025-126: Economic Development Plan for the Deadwood City Incentive District
• Ordinance No. 2025-119: Declaration of 908 Ohio Street as blight
• Traffic Order 2025-09: Establishment of a Handicap Parking Zone on Forest Avenue

City Council

The Zanesville City Council Public Safety Committee meeting scheduled for November 3, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. was cancelled. The committee’s next meeting is set for December 1, 2025 at 5:00 p.m.

City Council

The Community Development Committee will consider six ordinances. Ordinance 2025-114 would waive $675 in planning and zoning fees for Muskingum County at 36 N 4th Street. Ordinance 2025-115 would terminate the management lease with the Ohio Department of Natural Resources for the Lock #10 Canal Park property. Ordinance 2025-119 would declare 908 Ohio Street blighted, and Ordinances 2025-120, 2025-121 and 2025-122 would amend driveway definitions in the city code.

• Ordinance 2025-114: waive $675 in permit fees for Muskingum County (36 N 4th Street)
• Ordinance 2025-115: terminate lease with ODNR for Lock #10 Canal Park property
• Ordinance 2025-119: declare 908 Ohio Street blighted under Chapter 1165
• Ordinance 2025-120: add new driveway definition to Chapter 1109
• Ordinance 2025-121 & 2025-122: amend Chapter 1149.27 and add new driveway section to Chapter 1149

City Council

The Zanesville City Council considered a slate of ordinances, including first‑reading items on right‑of‑way encroachment, wage changes, and blight designation, as well as second‑reading actions to waive permit fees, terminate a lease, and approve a $309,000 airport improvement grant. Council also received and concurred on the appointment of Thomas Holdren as Safety Director and Pat Nash to the Zanesville‑Muskingum County Port Authority. Several ordinances were moved to waive readings before being passed.

• Ordinance No. 2025-109 – authorizes the Public Service Director to apply for a $309,000 AIP Grant and contract for airport runway and lighting rehabilitation (first reading waived, then passed).
• Ordinance No. 2025-114 – waives planning and zoning permit fees for the Muskingum County Engineer (second reading).
• Ordinance No. 2025-115 – terminates the management lease agreement with the Ohio Department of Natural Resources for the Lock #10 Canal Park property (second reading).
• Ordinance No. 2025-119 – declares 908 Ohio Street blighted and authorizes remediation under Chapter 1165 (first reading).
• Appointment of Thomas Holdren as City Safety Director (received and concurred).

City Council

The Ways and Means Committee will discuss three items: approval of the September 15 minutes, an ordinance to amend the unaffiliated employee wage schedule by adding an IT Technician position, and an ordinance to set a maximum schedule of city positions. A discussion on continuing the city's participation in the RITA regional agreement will also be held.

• Ordinance No. 2025-*** – amendment to add an IT Technician position to the unaffiliated pay ordinance
• Ordinance No. 2025-*** – authorizes a maximum schedule of positions for the City of Zanesville workforce
• Approval of Minutes of September 15, 2025
• Discussion Item – Joining RITA (regional agreement) continued

City Council

The Zanesville City Council will approve meeting minutes from September 22, 2025, and consider several communications, including the appointment of Thomas Holdren as Safety Director and Pat Nash to the Zanesville‑Muskingum County Port Authority. The agenda includes a police auction of vehicles on October 18, 2025, and multiple proposed ordinances, notably Ordinance No. 2025‑109 to apply for a $309,000 Airport Improvement Program grant and to enter emergency contracts for runway and lighting design. Additional items are ordinances for solid waste disposal bids, a fee waiver for the Muskingum County Engineer, and a traffic order creating a handicap parking zone on Florence Avenue.

• Appointment of Thomas Holdren as City Safety Director
• Appointment of Pat Nash to the Zanesville‑Muskingum County Port Authority (term 10/31/2025‑10/30/2029)
• Police Department auction of vehicles and equipment on Oct 18, 2025 at the Police Impound Lot
• Ordinance No. 2025‑109 authorizing a $309,000 AIP grant and emergency contracts for airport runway and lighting rehabilitation
• Traffic Order establishing a handicap parking zone on Florence Avenue

City Council

City Council will hold a public hearing regarding a request to rezone a specific property from an Office Park District to a Medium-High Density Single-Family District. The body will also consider several ordinances related to fire division fees, workforce positions, and city contracts.

• Public hearing for Ordinance 2025-91 to rezone 86-26-02-06-001 from O-2 Office Park District to RS-4 Medium-High Density Single-Family District
• Ordinance 2025-107 to amend an agreement with Lepi Construction Services for Appalachian Community Grant Program projects
• Ordinance 2025-99 to establish a fee for medical/healthcare facilities or individuals summoning the Fire Division for lifting assistance
• Ordinance 2025-100 to establish a fee schedule for repeated fire inspections and special events like fireworks
• Ordinance 2025-102 to execute a lease extension agreement with Columbia Gas of Ohio, Inc.

City Council

The Ways and Means Committee will approve the minutes from the August 18, 2025 meeting, then vote on three ordinances: a schedule of city positions, an amendment to the unaffiliated employee wage ordinance adding a Secrest Auditorium and Entertainment Deputy Director role, and an emergency amendment to Appropriation Ordinance No. 2025-22. The committee will also discuss joining the Regional Income Tax Administrator (RITA).

• Ordinance No. 2025-96 – authorizes a maximum schedule of positions for the city workforce
• Ordinance No. 2025-97 – amends the unaffiliated employee wage ordinance to add Secrest Auditorium and Entertainment Deputy Director positions
• Ordinance No. 2025-106 – amends Appropriation Ordinance No. 2025-22 and declares an emergency
• Approval of minutes from the August 18, 2025 meeting
• Discussion item: joining RITA (Regional Income Tax Administrator) and its services

City Council

City Council will discuss establishing new fees for fire division lifting assistance and inspections. The body is also considering a water main replacement project and a safety action plan grant from the USDOT.

• Ordinance No. 2025-99: Fee for medical/healthcare facilities summoning Fire Division for lifting assistance
• Ordinance No. 2025-100: Fee schedule for repeated fire inspections and special events like fireworks
• Ordinance No. 2025-104: OEPA Water Supply Revolving Loan Fund for water main replacement
• Ordinance No. 2025-103: USDOT grant for a SS4A Safety Action Plan
• Ordinance No. 2025-91: Second reading of an ordinance to amend and revise the zoning map

City Council

City Council will discuss several proposed ordinances, including a zoning map revision and a demolition project for the Blandy Water Reservoir. The body will also consider a pre-annexation agreement and funding for an urban forestry grant.

• Ordinance No. 2025-91: Amendment and revision of the city zoning map
• Ordinance No. 2025-90: Participation in the Muskingum County Land Reutilization Corporation Demolition Project for the Blandy Water Reservoir
• Ordinance No. 2025-83: Pre-Annexation Agreement with Ronald and Suzanne Gebrosky
• Ordinance No. 2025-93: Application for funding through the Urban Forestry Grant Program
• Ordinance No. 2025-88: Reimbursement of fees for attorneys representing indigent defendants in Municipal Court

City Council

The Public Service Committee meeting scheduled for August 11, 2025, has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for September 8, 2025.