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

The Public Service Committee will review four ordinances: a new fee for aircraft landing at the municipal airport, an extension of a gas utility lease, a federal grant for a safety plan, and a water-main replacement loan. A waterline project presentation is also scheduled.

• New fee for aircraft landing at Zanesville Municipal Airport
• Extension of existing lease with Columbia Gas of Ohio, Inc.
• Grant agreement with US DOT for S54A Safety Action Plan ($54,000)
• OEPA Water Supply Revolving Loan for water main replacement project
• Presentation on waterline project by Alan Brown from Verdantas

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

The Zanesville City Council Public Safety Committee will review four new ordinances: one declaring 'Beggar's Night,' another establishing fees for fire department lifting assistance, a third setting fees for repeated fire inspections and special events, and a fourth authorizing bids for fire department apparatus maintenance. A grant writing contract presentation will also be discussed.

• Ordinance No. 2025-94: Declares 'Beggar's Night' (Trick or Treat) for the City of Zanesville
• Ordinance No. 2025-99: Establishes fees for medical facilities summoning Zanesville Fire Division for lifting assistance
• Ordinance No. 2025-100: Sets fee structure for repeated fire inspections and special events (e.g., fireworks)
• Ordinance No. 2025-101: Authorizes bids for labor and maintenance of Fire Department apparatuses
• Grant Writing Contract Presentation by Mickey Smith

City Council

The Community Development Committee will meet to review two ordinances. The body will discuss updates to the city zoning map and an application for funding through the Urban Forestry Grant Program.

• Ordinance No. 2025-91: Amend and revise the zoning map and make zoning permanent
• Ordinance No. 2025-93: Authorize application for the Urban Forestry Grant Program

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 Ways and Means Committee will review two ordinances and a presentation from the Regional Income Tax Administrator. The meeting includes a proposal for the Public Service Director to participate in a demolition project for the Blandy Water Reservoir.

• Ordinance No. 2025-89: Amending Appropriation Ordinance No. 2025-22
• Ordinance No. 2025-90: Authorization for the Blandy Water Reservoir demolition project via the Muskingum County Land Reutilization Corporation
• Presentation by Mark Taranto of the Regional Income Tax Administrator (RITA)

City Council

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

City Council

Zanesville City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on declaring 1444 Putnam Avenue a blighted property. The body is also considering several ordinances related to city infrastructure, public services, and legal contracts.

• Public hearing and vote on declaring 1444 Putnam Avenue a blighted property (Ordinance No. 2025-73)
• Authorization of additional funds for a Humane Officer (Ordinance No. 2025-74)
• Procurement of a Bain Enterprises Wachs Utility Products Valve Maintenance System (Ordinance No. 2025-75)
• Financing and bidding for a training and multimedia addition at the Wastewater Treatment Plant (Ordinance No. 2025-76)
• Contract with Grossman & Kelly, LLP for PFAS property damage legal claims (Ordinance No. 2025-87)

City Council

The Public Safety Committee meeting scheduled for August 4, 2025, has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for September 2, 2025.

City Council

The committee will discuss ordinances regarding blight remediation, a pre-annexation agreement, and property liens. The meeting focuses on community development and property management within the city.

• Ordinance No. 2025-73: Declaring 1444 Putnam Avenue as blight
• Ordinance No. 2025-83: Pre-Annexation Agreement with Ronald and Suzanne Gebrosky
• Ordinance No. 2025-84: Assessment of liens for demolition, clearance, and nuisance abatement

City Council

Zanesville City Council is reviewing several bond issuances for infrastructure and equipment. The body is also deciding on multiple Community Reinvestment Area agreements and property tax exemptions for development projects.

• Proposed $5.5 million bond for Secrest Auditorium improvements and surrounding roadways
• Proposed $1.1 million bond for a fire truck and equipment
• Public hearings for Community Reinvestment Area agreements with Rylee Ridge LLC and Erie Land Co.
• Proposed creation of seven Elodie Estates incentive districts with real property tax exemptions
• Proposed contract with Grossman & Kelly, LLP for PFAS property damage civil legal claims

City Council

The committee reviewed a presentation from municipal advisor Brian Cooper regarding the issuance of fixed-rate bonds. The financing is intended to cover a new fire engine and the city's portion of the Secrest Improvement Project.

• Proposed bond issuance of $3 million to $4 million
• Funding for a fire engine estimated at $1 million
• Funding for Secrest Improvement Project (auditorium and roadway improvements)
• Estimated bond interest rate of 4.79%
• Ordinance No. 2025-80 to amend appropriation Ordinance No. 2025-60

City Council

The Public Service Committee will discuss several ordinances, including wastewater treatment plant upgrades and changes to city park rental fees. The body will also consider two traffic orders regarding parking zones.

• Ordinance 2025-75: Procurement of Bain Enterprises Wachs Utility Products Valve Maintenance System
• Ordinance 2025-76: Financing and contracts for a training and multimedia addition at the Wastewater Treatment Plant
• Ordinance 2025-77: Amendment of rental fees and shelter rental agreements for city parks
• Traffic Order 25-06: Establishing a no parking zone on Muskingum Avenue from Pine Street east to the railroad crossing
• Traffic Order 2025-07: Establishing a handicap parking zone on 5th Street south of Spruce Alley

City Council

City Council will hold public hearings on three ordinances and vote on several proposed measures. Key items include Community Reinvestment Area agreements, a request to vacate an alley, and various city service funding requests.

• Public hearings for Community Reinvestment Area agreements with 424 Market Street Property LLC and Muskingum County Convention Facilities Authority
• Request by Carol Crossing LP to vacate the undeveloped alley between Vine Street and W. Muskingum Avenue
• Ordinance 2025-73 to declare 1444 Putnam Avenue as blight
• Ordinance 2025-76 to seek financing for a training and multimedia addition at the Wastewater Treatment Plant
• Traffic Order 2025-06 establishing a no parking zone on Muskingum Avenue from Pine Street east to the railroad crossing

City Council

The Public Safety Committee meeting scheduled for July 7, 2025, has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for August 4, 2025.

City Council

The Community Development Committee will discuss several ordinances involving tax exemptions for property development and the vacation of a city alley. The meeting includes reviews of Community Reinvestment Area agreements and the creation of incentive districts.

• Ordinance No. 2025-65: 75% tax exemption for 10 years for residential units at 424 Market Street
• Ordinance No. 2025-66: Community Reinvestment Area agreement with Muskingum County Convention Facilities Authority
• Ordinance No. 2025-67: Vacation of undeveloped alley between Vine Street and W. Muskingum Avenue
• Ordinance No. 2025-69: Creation of seven Elodie Estates incentive districts with real property tax exemptions

City Council

Zanesville City Council is reviewing several proposed ordinances for Community Reinvestment Area agreements and the creation of incentive districts. The body is also deciding on workforce position schedules and wage revisions for municipal service employees.

• Ordinance 2025-68: Contract with ADR for Fourth Street Improvements Project engineering
• Ordinance 2025-69: Creation of seven Elodie Estates incentive districts
• Ordinance 2025-71: Community Reinvestment Area agreement with Erie Land Co. for multi-family development
• Ordinance 2025-67: Vacating the undeveloped alley between Vine Street and W. Muskingum Avenue
• Ordinance 2025-62: Revised pay grades for various Wastewater, Street, Refuse, and Water supervisors/leaders

City Council

The Zanesville City Council Ways and Means Committee meeting scheduled for June 16, 2025, has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for July 21, 2025.

City Council

The Public Service Committee meeting scheduled for June 9, 2025, has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for July 14, 2025.

City Council

City Council will hold a public hearing regarding a Tax Increment Financing Incentive District for a specific Muskingum County parcel. The body is also considering several ordinances related to water infrastructure, workforce pay grades, and community reinvestment agreements.

• Public hearing for Tax Increment Financing Incentive District on Muskingum County Parcel 86-34-01-01-001
• Ordinance 2025-65: Community Reinvestment Area agreement with 424 Market Street Property LLC
• Ordinance 2025-66: Community Reinvestment Area agreement with Muskingum County Convention Facilities Authority
• Ordinance 2025-51: Engineering services contract with CTI Engineers, Inc. for Wastewater Treatment Plant design
• Ordinance 2025-67: Vacating an undeveloped alley between Vine Street and W. Muskingum Avenue

City Council

The Public Safety Committee meeting scheduled for June 2, 2025, has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for July 7, 2025.

City Council

The Community Development Committee meeting of Zanesville City Council scheduled for May 27, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for June 23, 2025, at 5:00 p.m.

City Council

The Zanesville City Council will hold two public hearings on May 27, 2025, to decide on a rezoning request for a property at 81-62-01-01-000 from residential to commercial and to accept the final plat for the Leasure Farms Subdivision in the Sixth Ward. The council will also vote on several ordinances, including contracts for wastewater treatment plant design, water meter replacement projects, and fee changes for aircraft landings at the municipal airport.

• Rezone 81-62-01-01-000 from RA-1 Residential to C-4 Highway Commercial District
• Accept final plat for Leasure Farms Subdivision in the Sixth Ward
• Approve engineering services contract with CTI Engineers, Inc. for Wastewater Treatment Plant design
• Apply for Water Supply Revolving Loan Account (WSRLA) Agreement for Meter Replacement Project
• Establish a fee for each aircraft landing at Zanesville Municipal Airport

City Council

The Ways and Means Committee meeting scheduled for May 19, 2025, has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for June 16, 2025.

City Council

The Public Service Committee is reviewing several ordinances related to water and wastewater infrastructure. Key items include a new water meter replacement project and engineering contracts for plant design and road improvements.

• Ordinance 2025-51: Engineering services contract with CTI Engineers, Inc. for Wastewater Treatment Plant design
• Ordinance 2025-52: Amended contract with ADR for Muskingum Avenue (Dug Road) improvements
• Ordinance 2025-53: Amended contract with Arcadis for Phase 2 Drainage Conduit Repairs
• Ordinance 2025-54: Water Supply Revolving Loan Account (WSRLA) Agreement for Meter Replacement Project
• Ordinance 2025-21 (Amended): Establishment of a landing fee for aircraft at the Municipal Airport

City Council

The Zanesville City Council will swear in a new Sixth Ward councilperson and then consider multiple ordinances, including a second reading of a permanent zoning map amendment and final plat approval for Leasure Farms Subdivision. New ordinances include authorizing contracts for wastewater treatment plant design, water meter replacement, and applications for state funding programs. Several ordinances are marked for emergency readings.

• Ordinance 2025-48 (second reading): amend and revise the zoning map to make permanent zoning
• Ordinance 2025-49 (second reading): accept final plat for Leasure Farms Subdivision
• Ordinance 2025-50 (second reading): authorize auction to dispose of surplus city property
• Ordinance 2025-41 (third reading): purchase a RAMVAC Western Star truck for the Water Division
• Ordinance 2025-54 (first reading): apply for Water Supply Revolving Loan Account for meter replacement

City Council

The Zanesville City Council Public Safety Committee will hold a meeting on May 5, 2025. Agenda items include approval of minutes from December 2, 2024, and a discussion with PAWS of Muskingum County regarding animal control. No ordinances are scheduled for consideration.

• Discussion with PAWS of Muskingum County on animal control
• Approval of minutes from December 2, 2024

City Council

The Zanesville City Council will hold a public hearing on Ordinance 2025-35 declaring 462 Spangler Drive a blighted property. The council will also consider first readings of ordinances to amend the zoning map, accept the Leasure Farm Subdivision plat, and authorize internet auction of excess inventory. Second/emergency readings include purchasing a new RAMVAC truck for the Water Division, applying for OPWC grants, and accepting a 50% ownership interest in the Lorena Sternwheeler from Muskingum County. A communication from the mayor proposes reappointments to the Muskingum County Center for Seniors Board.

• Public hearing on Ordinance 2025-35 to declare 462 Spangler Drive blighted
• First reading of Ordinance 2025-48 to amend zoning map
• First reading of Ordinance 2025-49 to accept final plat for Leasure Farm Subdivision
• Second reading of Ordinance 2025-41 to purchase a RAMVAC Western Star truck for Water Division via Sourcewell contract
• Emergency second reading of Ordinance 2025-45 to accept 50% ownership of Lorena Sternwheeler donated by Muskingum County

City Council

The Community Development Committee will discuss two ordinances regarding zoning and land development. The meeting includes a first reading of a zoning map amendment and the acceptance of a final plat for a new subdivision.

• Ordinance No. 2025-48: Amend and revise the zoning map to make zoning permanent
• Ordinance No. 2025-49: Acceptance of the final plat for the Leasure Farm Subdivision

City Council

The Zanesville City Council Ways and Means Committee will hold a routine meeting to approve minutes from March 17, 2025, and conduct a discussion with Baker-Tilley. No ordinances are scheduled for consideration. The meeting is open to the public in person or remotely.

• Approval of minutes from March 17, 2025
• Discussion with Baker-Tilley (no further details provided in agenda)

City Council

The Public Service Committee will discuss nine ordinances introduced by Council, including authorizing a winter road salt contract, purchasing a sanitation truck and a water division truck, applying for OPWC capital improvement funds, and approving the Putnam Avenue Improvements project. The committee will also consider accepting a 50% ownership interest in the Lorena Sternwheeler donated by Muskingum County. No other discussion items are on the agenda.

• Ordinance 2025-39: Authorize participation in ODOT winter contract for road salt, declared emergency.
• Ordinance 2025-40: Authorize purchase of sanitation truck from Hissong Kenworth for Sanitation Division via Sourcewell.
• Ordinance 2025-41: Authorize purchase of RAMVAC Western Star truck from Brown Equipment for Water Division.
• Ordinance 2025-44: Authorize advertising for bids for Putnam Avenue Improvements Project.
• Ordinance 2025-45: Accept 50% ownership interest in Lorena Sternwheeler donated by Muskingum County.

City Council

City Council will conduct public hearings regarding a rezoning request and two properties declared blighted. The body is also considering several ordinances for city equipment purchases, infrastructure projects, and housing agreements.

• Public hearing to rezone 86-34-01-01-001 from Office Park to High Density Multi-family District
• Public hearings to declare 754 Munson Avenue and 1432 Greenwood Avenue as blighted
• Proposed purchase of a sanitation truck from Hissong Kenworth and a RAMVAC Western Star truck from Brown Equipment Company
• Proposed Community Reinvestment Area Agreements for LIHTC apartments at 109 Brighton Blvd and 1428 Sharon Avenue
• Proposed contract for the 2025 Citywide OPWC Overlays Project and Putnam Avenue Improvements Project

City Council

The Zanesville City Council Public Safety Committee meeting scheduled for April 7, 2025 has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for May 5, 2025.

City Council

The Zanesville City Council will hold its regular meeting on March 24, 2025, considering several ordinances at first, second, and third readings. Key actions include final votes on the 2025 budget, a zoning map amendment, and agreements for low-income housing and water sales. The council will also hear first readings on a blight declaration and an amended construction contract.

• Third reading of Ordinance 2025-22, the 2025 budget appropriation (emergency)
• Second reading of Ordinance 2025-27 using opioid settlement funds for Municipal Court recovery
• Second readings of Ordinance 2025-29 and 2025-30: CRA agreements with Erie Land Co. for LIHTC apartments at 109 Brighton Blvd and 1428 Sharon Ave
• Second reading of Ordinance 2025-31 to amend and revise the zoning map
• Third readings of ordinances for airport landing fee (2025-21), water sale to Muskingum County (2025-23), and park land appropriation from Anchor Church (2025-24)

City Council

The Community Development Committee will take second readings on several ordinances, including agreements for low-income housing tax credit apartments at 109 Brighton Blvd and 1428 Sharon Avenue, a citywide zoning map amendment, blight declarations for three properties, and an amended contract with Lepi Construction Services. The committee is also scheduled to approve minutes from its February 24 meeting.

• Ordinance 2025-29: CRA agreement with Erie Land Co. LLC for LIHTC apartments at 109 Brighton Blvd (second reading)
• Ordinance 2025-30: CRA agreement with Erie Land Co. LLC for LIHTC apartments at 1428 Sharon Avenue (second reading)
• Ordinance 2025-31: Amendment to revise and make permanent the city zoning map (second reading; public hearing April 14)
• Ordinances 2025-32, 2025-33, and 2025-35: Declaring 754 Munson, 1432 Greenwood, and 462 Spangler Dr as blight and authorizing remedial action
• Ordinance 2025-36: Amended agreement with Lepi Construction Services for Appalachian Community Grant Program projects (emergency first reading)

City Council

The Ways and Means Committee will discuss Ordinance 2025-22, which provides appropriations for the 2025 fiscal year and declares an emergency. The committee will also hold budget hearings for multiple public service departments, including Vehicle/Equipment Maintenance, Community Development, Code Enforcement, Airport, Streets & Sanitation, Water, Parks & Cemetery, Sewer, City Maintenance, and City Electric. No votes are scheduled; items are for discussion and review.

• Ordinance 2025-22: 2025 appropriations with emergency declaration
• Budget hearing for Vehicle/Equipment Maintenance (Fund 700)
• Budget hearing for Community Development (Funds 300, 303, 304, 309, 311, 321, 322)
• Budget hearing for Airport (Funds 601, 615)
• Budget hearings for Water (Funds 603, 609, 611) and Sewer (Funds 604, 610, 612)

City Council

The Ways and Means Committee will consider Ordinance No. 2025-22, which provides appropriations for fiscal year 2025 and declares an emergency. The committee will also conduct budget hearings for several public service departments, including Vehicle Maintenance, Community Development, Code Enforcement, Airport, Streets & Sanitation, Water, Parks & Cemetery, and Sewer. Approval of the February 19, 2025 minutes is also on the agenda.

• Ordinance No. 2025-22: FY2025 appropriations with an emergency clause
• Budget hearings for Public Service departments (Vehicle Maintenance, Community Development, Code Enforcement, Airport, Streets & Sanitation, Water, Parks & Cemetery, Sewer)
• Approval of minutes from the February 19, 2025 meeting

City Council

The Zanesville City Council will consider Ordinance 2025-26, which authorizes a contract for construction administration, inspection, and materials testing services for the Leisure Farms project. The contract totals $148,580 and includes pre-construction, earthwork, storm and sanitary sewer, waterline, roadway, and post-construction phases. The agenda contains this single substantive item with attached cost breakdown; no other agenda items are provided.

• Ordinance 2025-26 authorizing a $148,580 construction administration and inspection contract for Leisure Farms
• Detailed cost breakdown includes Project Inspector ($82,960), Project Inspector OT ($30,480), Construction Engineer ($17,640), plus unit-rate items totaling $17,500
• Project phases: Pre-Construction, Earthwork, Storm Sewer, Sanitary Sewer, Waterline, Roadway Work, Post-Construction Services
• Work estimated at 126 calendar days per phase, with 30 work days each for inspection
• Contractor identified as Mark Pace with reference to QCI Estimated Total of $1,190,961.85 (likely full project cost)

City Council

The Zanesville City Council will hold public hearings on three items: two requests to rezone parcels from residential (RS-5) to highway commercial (C-4), and one to declare 324 Abington Avenue a blighted property. Following the hearings, the council will consider first readings on multiple ordinances, including a sanitary sewer rehabilitation project, a contract for Leasure Farms Subdivision inspection, use of opioid settlement funds, new City Hall windows, two Community Reinvestment Area agreements for affordable housing, and several blight declarations. Council will also take final votes on an airport landing fee, a 2025 appropriations emergency ordinance, a water sale contract to Muskingum County, and the appropriation of property from Anchor Church for a public park.

• Public hearing on rezoning parcel 83-28-04-07-000 from RS-5 to C-4 Highway Commercial
• Public hearing on rezoning parcel 85-27-02-17-000 from RS-5 to C-4 Highway Commercial
• Public hearing declaring 324 Abington Avenue as blighted property
• First reading: Ordinance 2025-25 authorizing bids for the 2025 Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Project
• First reading: Two Community Reinvestment Area agreements with Erie Land Co. LLC for LIHTC apartments at 109 Brighton Blvd and 1428 Sharon Avenue

City Council

The Public Safety Committee meeting scheduled for March 3, 2025, has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for April 7, 2025.

City Council

Council will consider ordinances on first reading including a fee for aircraft landings at the municipal airport, a water sale agreement with Muskingum County, and appropriation of property from Anchor Church for a public park. They will also vote on several second-reading ordinances including a contract with Tyler Technologies for software support, wage adjustments for building inspectors, zoning map amendments, a blight declaration at 324 Abington Avenue, and a moral claim. Mayor Donald Mason will deliver the State of the City Address.

• Ordinance 2025-21: Establish a fee for aircraft landings at Municipal Airport (first reading)
• Ordinance 2025-23: Authorize water sale contract with Muskingum County (first reading)
• Ordinance 2025-24: Appropriate property from Anchor Church for public park (first reading)
• Ordinance 2025-20: Declare 324 Abington Avenue as blight (second reading)
• Ordinance 2025-18 & 2025-19: Amend and revise zoning map (second reading)

City Council

The Community Development Committee will discuss four ordinances: two rezoning requests from residential to commercial, a blight declaration for 324 Abington Avenue, and a property appropriation from The Anchor Church for a public park. The committee may recommend these items to the full City Council. No other discussion items are listed.

• Ordinance 2025-18: Rezone parcel #83-28-04-07-000 from RS-5 High Density Single Family Residential to C-4 Highway Commercial District
• Ordinance 2025-19: Second zoning map amendment from RS-5 to C-4 (property description not detailed in agenda)
• Ordinance 2025-20: Declare 324 Abington Avenue as blight, authorizing the Community Development Director to remediate under Chapter 1165
• Ordinance 2025-24: Authorize appropriation of property from The Anchor Church, Inc., for creation or expansion of a public park

City Council

The Zanesville City Council Ways and Means Committee will hold a budget hearing focused on public safety departments, including Fire, Traffic, Police, and Public Safety. The committee will also consider two ordinances: one authorizing a contract with Tyler Technologies for software support in 2025, and another providing appropriations for the fiscal year 2025, both declared emergencies. The meeting is open to the public in person or remotely.

• Ordinance 2025-12: contract with Tyler Technologies for software training, maintenance, and support for 2025
• Ordinance 2025-22: appropriations for fiscal year 2025, declared an emergency
• Budget hearing at 5:00 p.m. for Fire (Jeff Bell), Fund 270 (Fire Operating) and Fund 275
• Budget hearing at 5:10 p.m. for City Traffic (Andrew Champ), Fund 101-Division 1021
• Budget hearing at 5:20 p.m. for Police (Scott Comstock), multiple funds including Police Fund, Jail Operating, Drug Fines, Forfeiture, LLEBG

City Council

The Ways and Means Committee meeting scheduled for February 18, 2025, has been canceled. The next meeting is scheduled for March 17, 2025.

City Council

City Council will discuss several proposed ordinances, including infrastructure projects and zoning changes. The body is also reviewing a grant application for airport improvements and a blight declaration for a specific property.

• Ordinance 2025-15: Application for an $850,000 AIG grant for Airport Apron E, Taxi Lane A, and parking lot projects
• Ordinance 2025-20: Declaration of 324 Abington Avenue as blight
• Ordinances 2025-18 and 2025-19: Amendments to the city zoning map
• Ordinance 2025-16: Bids for Maysville and Eppley Traffic Signal Reconstruction Project
• Ordinance 2025-13: Bids for Drainage Conduit Rehabilitation Project- Phase 11

City Council

The Public Service Committee will discuss several ordinances related to infrastructure rehabilitation and airport improvements. The body is reviewing bids for drainage and traffic signal projects and a grant application for airport reconstruction.

• Ordinance 2025-15: Application for an $850,000 AIG grant for Airport Apron E, Taxi Lane A, and parking projects
• Ordinance 2025-10: Payment of $3,292.59 to American Electric Power as a moral claim for cable damage at 533 Richmond Street
• Ordinance 2025-13: Bids for Drainage Conduit Rehabilitation Project – Phase II
• Ordinance 2025-16: Bids for Maysville and Eppley Traffic Signal Reconstruction Project
• Discussion of Homewood Sewer Rehab Project and City Cemeteries’ bylaws and rates

City Council

The Zanesville City Council Public Safety Committee meeting scheduled for February 3, 2025, has been cancelled. The next meeting is set for March 3, 2025. No other business is listed.

• February 3, 2025 Public Safety Committee meeting cancelled
• Next meeting scheduled March 3, 2025 at 5:00 p.m.

City Council

Zanesville City Council will hold a public hearing at 6:30 p.m. on the creation of a Tax Increment Financing Incentive District on Muskingum County Parcel 17-19-01-04-000, followed by a regular meeting considering third reading of Ordinance 2024-147 creating four incentive districts. Other items include third reading of a road improvement agreement with ODOT, second reading of a resolution to auction surplus city property, and first readings of several ordinances, including an emergency measure to pay 2024 invoices with 2025 funds.

• Public hearing and third reading of Ordinance 2024-147 creating four tax increment financing incentive districts
• Third reading of Ordinance 2024-144 authorizing amended federal local let project with ODOT for resurfacing and pedestrian improvements on Putnam and Cleveland Avenues
• Second reading of Resolution 2025-01 authorizing internet auction of city-owned surplus property during 2025
• First reading of Ordinance 2025-08 amending an Enterprise Zone Agreement
• First reading of Ordinance 2025-11 (emergency) authorizing payment of 2024 invoices with 2025 funds

City Council

The Community Development Committee meeting of Zanesville City Council scheduled for January 27, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. has been cancelled. The next scheduled meeting of this committee is February 24, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. No agenda items are listed for this meeting.

• Meeting cancelled

City Council

The Zanesville City Council Ways and Means Committee will discuss two purchasing department reports reviewing 2024 projects and Board of Control business. No ordinances are scheduled for introduction or action at this meeting. The agenda is primarily informational and procedural.

• Purchasing Department's Report on 2024 Purchasing Projects & Related Activities
• Purchasing Department's Report on 2024 Summary of Board of Control Business
• Approval of minutes from the November 18, 2024, meeting

City Council

The city council will hold first readings on several ordinances including leasing farmland at the airport, funding a humane officer, supporting the port authority, funding South East Area Transit, challenging an AT&T tariff, and establishing a wage increase for unaffiliated employees. Second readings will address a road resurfacing project on Putnam and Cleveland Avenues and creating four tax increment financing districts. The council will also consider mayoral appointments to various boards and a resolution authorizing internet auction of surplus city property.

• Appointment of Jennifer Lewin to Zanesville Metropolitan Housing Authority
• Resolution authorizing internet auction of city-owned personal property in 2025
• Lease of farmland at Zanesville Municipal Airport, 850 Airport Road
• Ordinance to fund South East Area Transit for 2025
• Ordinance establishing a wage increase for unaffiliated city employees

City Council

City Council will discuss several funding requests for the 2025 year, including a wage increase for unaffiliated municipal employees. The body is also reviewing the creation of four incentive districts to exempt certain real property from taxation for public purpose improvements.

• Ordinance No. 2025-07: Wage increase for unaffiliated municipal service employees
• Ordinance No. 2024-147: Creation of four incentive districts with real property tax exemptions
• Ordinance No. 2025-02: Five-year lease for farming land at Zanesville Municipal Airport (850 Airport Road)
• Ordinance No. 2024-144: ODOT project for resurfacing and pedestrian improvements on Putnam and Cleveland Avenues
• Resolution No. 2025-01: Authorization to sell obsolete city-owned personal property via internet auction

City Council

The Public Service Committee will discuss two ordinances: authorizing internet auction of surplus city property in 2025, and authorizing a five-year lease for farming about 80 acres at Zanesville Municipal Airport (850 Airport Road). The committee will also vote on approving minutes from November 12, 2024. No discussion items are listed.

• Resolution 2025-01: authorizes online auction of unneeded city personal property via GovDeals.com in 2025
• Ordinance 2025-02: authorizes bidding and five-year lease with renewal options for farming at Zanesville Municipal Airport, 850 Airport Road
• Approval of minutes from November 12, 2024, which included a $1.1 million roof replacement contract with Garland/DBS and discussion of waiving permit fees for the county

City Council

The Public Safety Committee meeting scheduled for January 6, 2025 has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for February 3, 2025 at 5:00 p.m.

• Public Safety Committee meeting cancelled
• Next meeting scheduled for February 3, 2025 at 5:00 p.m.