Delaware County public meetings in 2025

Parking and Safety Committee

The Parking and Safety Committee voted to recommend two resolutions to city council: installing a traffic signal at Glenn Parkway & Peachblow and expanding the bus loading zone on William Street at St. Mary School. They also discussed e-bike and golf cart ordinances, a possible one-way conversion on Bernard Avenue, and removing speed bumps on Firestone Drive, but took no final action on those items.

• Recommended resolution for traffic signal at Glenn Parkway & Peachblow (2-0)
• Recommended resolution to expand bus loading zone on William Street at St. Mary School (2-0)
• Approved motion summary from August 26, 2025 meeting (2-0)
• Elected Councilman Rider as Chair (2-0)
• Elected Vice-Mayor Frazier as Vice-Chair (2-0)
• Excused Councilman Bogan (2-0)

City Council

The City Council will vote on the second reading of ordinances to annex the Price Farms (175.79 acres) and Pine Meadows (109.01 acres) properties. The body will also consider amendments to the schedule of fees and service charges and approve a resolution to apply for an Ohio Airport Improvement Program Grant. Additionally, the council will review the November 2025 Finance Report and set a public hearing for January 12, 2026, regarding fee amendments.

• Second reading of Ordinance No. 25-75 to annex 175.79 acres known as Price Farms Annexation
• Second reading of Ordinance No. 25-76 to annex 109.01 acres known as Pine Meadows annexation
• Consideration of Ordinance No. 25-80 amending the schedule of fees and service charges
• Resolution No. 25-91 authorizing application for an Ohio Airport Improvement Program Grant for SFY 2026
• Second reading of Ordinance No. 25-74 supplementing the 2025 appropriations

Council approved Ordinance 25-73 amending Municipal Court employee benefits and leave policies, and Ordinance 25-74 supplementing 2025 appropriations, both with emergency clauses. Motions to suspend rules for two annexation ordinances (Price Farms and Pine Meadows) failed on 3-3 votes, sending them to further readings. Consent agenda approved 4-1-1, and a public comment raised zoning concerns about a St. Vincent house.

• Approved Ordinance 25-73 (court employee benefits) with emergency clause (6-0)
• Approved Ordinance 25-74 (2025 appropriations supplement) as amended (6-0)
• Motion to suspend rules for Price Farms annexation (175.79 acres) failed (3-3)
• Motion to suspend rules for Pine Meadows annexation (109.01 acres) failed (3-3)
• Approved consent agenda including airport grant application and committee appointments (4-1-1)
• Approved motion summary of Dec 8 meeting (6-0)
• Excused Councilman Haynes (6-0)

City Council

Delaware City Council approved the 2026 appropriations ordinance (No. 25-65) and its emergency clause, both by 7-0 votes. The council also approved a zoning map amendment (No. 25-69) and the consent agenda, which set public hearing dates for several upcoming zoning and development items. Several other ordinances were introduced for first reading and will go to further readings.

• Approved 2026 appropriations ordinance No. 25-65 as amended (7-0)
• Approved emergency clause for ordinance No. 25-65 (7-0)
• Approved zoning map amendment ordinance No. 25-69 (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda including public hearing dates for ordinances 25-77, 25-78, 25-79 and resolution 25-90 (7-0)
• Approved motion summary from November 24, 2025 meeting (7-0)

Planning Commission

The Delaware County Planning Commission approved all six items on the agenda, including three zoning map amendments and three development plan approvals, each with unanimous 6-0 votes. The commission also approved a final subdivision plat for Delaware Christian School and a minor modification to the Coughlin's Crossing sign plan. No public comments were made during the public hearings.

• Approved MX-PUD 24-2 AMEND 10-25 to expand mixed-use district by 4.468 acres (6-0)
• Approved C-PUD 25-15 rezoning 10.3 acres at Sunbury Road and Skyview Lane to residential PUD (6-0)
• Approved development plan for 7Brew at 1424 Sunbury Road (6-0)
• Approved minor modification for Ohio Wesleyan Library renovations at 43 Rowland Avenue (6-0)
• Approved minor modification to Coughlin's Crossing sign plan (6-0)
• Approved final subdivision plat for Delaware Christian School at 45 Belle Ave (6-0)

Civil Service Commission

The Delaware County Civil Service Commission is meeting to approve the December 2025 certified lists for firefighters and police officers, which are the eligible hiring lists for those positions. The agenda also includes routine items such as approving the previous meeting's minutes and public comment.

• Approval of December 2025 Firefighter Certified List
• Approval of December 2025 Police Officer Certified List
• Approval of November 5, 2025 Motion Summary

City Council

Delaware City Council will hold public hearings and readings on several ordinances, including the 2026 appropriations budget, a zoning map amendment, and new regulations for abandoned foreclosures, long-term rentals, and vacant properties. The council will also consider amendments to municipal court employee benefits, fee schedules, and pay plans for various employee groups. The agenda includes routine approvals of meeting minutes and appointments to boards and commissions.

• Public hearing and third reading of Ordinance 25-65: 2026 appropriations (as amended)
• Public hearing and second reading of Ordinance 25-68: new Chapter 1304 on registration of abandoned foreclosures, long-term rentals, and vacant properties
• Public hearing and second reading of Ordinance 25-69: Zoning Map amendment (Exhibit A)
• Third reading of Ordinance 25-64: amending schedule of fees and service charges
• Resolution 25-88: appointing members to boards, commissions, and New Community Authorities (as amended)

Council approved Ordinance 25-68, amending the building code to add registration for abandoned foreclosures, long-term rentals, and vacant properties, and repealing chapters on contractor registration, moving buildings, and fences. The ordinance passed 7-0 after suspending the three-reading rule. Council also approved several other ordinances, including the 2026 budget (third reading, no vote recorded), utility code replacement, fee schedule changes, and pay plan updates.

• Approved Ordinance 25-68 (building code amendments with rental/vacant registration) 7-0
• Approved Ordinance 25-63 (repeal/replace Title Three Utilities) 7-0
• Approved Ordinance 25-64 (fee schedule amendments) 7-0
• Approved Ordinance 25-70 (management pay plan) 7-0
• Approved Ordinance 25-71 (part-time/seasonal pay and benefits) 7-0
• Approved Ordinance 25-72 (Council Clerk salary and benefits) 7-0
• Approved consent agenda (including canceling Dec 22 meeting and board appointments) 6-1
• Approved motion summaries from Nov 10 and Nov 17 meetings 7-0

Parks and Recreation

The Delaware County Parks and Recreation Advisory Board is meeting to approve the minutes from May 20, 2025, hear public comments, and receive updates on the Delaware Area Community Center YMCA and Parks and Recreation, including the Unity Park Splash Pad and trail updates. The meeting is open to the public.

• Approval of May 20, 2025 motion summary
• Update on Delaware Area Community Center YMCA
• Update on Unity Park Splash Pad
• Trail updates

City Council

The Delaware City Council held its organizational meeting, swearing in newly elected at-large members Carolyn Kay Riggle, Catlin Frazier, and Dr. Kyle Bogan. Council then elected Riggle as Mayor and Frazier as Vice-Mayor, both by unanimous 6-0 votes. The meeting was adjourned at 7:17 p.m.

• Excused Councilman Rider (6-0)
• Designated Yaz Ashwari as Interim City Attorney Pro-Term
• Administered oath of office to Carolyn Kay Riggle
• Administered oath of office to Catlin Frazier
• Administered oath of office to Dr. Kyle Bogan
• Elected Carolyn Kay Riggle as Mayor (6-0)
• Elected Catlin Frazier as Vice-Mayor (6-0)
• Adjourned at 7:17 p.m.

Finance Committee

The Delaware County Finance Committee will review and discuss the 2026 operating budget, including an amended budget ordinance and a review of position requests. Presentations are scheduled from Cindy Dinovo, Municipal Clerk of Court, and Ted Miller, Parks and Recreation Director. The meeting includes a public comment period where residents may speak for up to three minutes.

• Review and discussion of the 2026 operating budget
• Presentation by Cindy Dinovo, Municipal Clerk of Court
• Presentation by Ted Miller, Parks and Recreation Director
• Review of Amended Budget Ordinance
• Review of Position Request

Finance Committee

The Delaware County Finance Committee will review and discuss the 2026 operating budget. Presentations are scheduled from five department directors, including HR, Planning, IT, Fire, and Public Utilities. The agenda contains no specific dollar amounts or final decisions, only the review process.

• Review of 2026 Operating Budget
• Presentation by Jessica Feller, HR Director
• Presentation by Sandra Periera, Planning and Community Development Director
• Presentation by Susie Daily, IT Director
• Presentation by Chief Tim Pyle, Delaware City Fire Department

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee heard presentations from the Economic Development Director, City Engineer, Public Works Director, and Police Chief on their 2025 accomplishments and 2026 budget requests and goals. No formal votes were taken on the budget items; the only action was approving the previous meeting's minutes. The meeting was informational, with no decisions made on the presented items.

• Approved the Motion Summary from the November 3, 2025 Finance Committee meeting (voice vote, all aye)

City Council

The Delaware City Council will hold public hearings and second readings on ordinances affecting utility regulations, fee schedules, and the 2026 budget, along with third readings on road improvement bond notes. The council will also consider several new ordinances and resolutions, including a building code update for property registration and a cybersecurity framework adoption.

• Public hearing on Ordinance 25-63 to repeal and replace Title Three – Utilities
• Public hearing on Ordinance 25-64 amending fee schedule and service charges
• Public hearing on Ordinance 25-65 making 2026 appropriations
• Third reading of Ordinance 25-57 for $1,000,000 in notes for Byxbe Road Parkway improvements
• Third reading of Ordinance 25-58 for $8,500,000 in notes for Merrick Boulevard extension

The Delaware City Council meeting on November 10, 2025, was largely ceremonial, with members expressing gratitude to Vice-Mayor Shafer for his service. No formal votes or policy decisions were recorded; the only action was a motion to adjourn, which passed.

• Adjourned meeting at 8:56 p.m. (motion by Vice-Mayor Shafer)

Planning Commission

The Delaware County Planning Commission recommended approval of a zoning map amendment for a 101.05-acre residential planned unit development (R-PUD) on Berlin Station Road, with all staff conditions, in a 7-0 vote. It also recommended approval of a city-initiated zoning map amendment to correct mis-zoned parcels (PC 25-16) and approved a final subdivision plat for Glenn Crossing (S 25-13). All votes were unanimous.

• Recommended approval of R-PUD 25-14 for 101.05 acres on Berlin Station Road (7-0)
• Recommended approval of PC 25-16 zoning map amendment for mis-zoned parcels (7-0)
• Approved final subdivision plat S 25-13 for Glenn Crossing (7-0)
• Approved motion summary from October 1, 2025 meeting (5-0)

Civil Service Commission

The Delaware County Civil Service Commission unanimously approved updates to both the Firefighter and Police Officer Recruitment Processes. The firefighter update includes removing candidates who fail interviews from the certified list, adding a city employee application, clarifying that practice sessions may be offered, and changing interview panel composition. The police update adjusts interview panel staffing to allow other staff to step in. Both motions passed 3-0-0.

• Approved Firefighter Recruitment Process update (3-0-0)
• Approved Police Officer Recruitment Process update (3-0-0)

Historic Preservation Commission

The Delaware County Historic Preservation Commission will consider two Certificates of Appropriateness for renovations in the Downtown Historic District: a storefront at 4 North Sandusky Street and a residential property at 59 East William Street. The commission will also hear staff comments on a grant application for an architectural standards update. Public comment is allowed but is not a public hearing.

• Certificate of Appropriateness for storefront renovations at 4 North Sandusky Street (B-2 zoning, Downtown Core)
• Certificate of Appropriateness for renovations at 59 East William Street (R-NX zoning, Residential Subdistrict)
• CLG Grant Application submitted to State Historic Preservation Office/Ohio History Connection for Architectural Standards Update

Historic Preservation Commission

The Delaware County Historic Preservation Commission approved two Certificates of Appropriateness: one for storefront renovations at 4 North Sandusky Street (2025-3405) and one for renovations at 59 East William Street (2025-3655), both by 4-0-0 votes. The commission also approved the July 23, 2025 motion summary and excused two absent members. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness 2025-3405 for Stephen P. Hartman LLC storefront renovations at 4 North Sandusky Street (4-0-0)
• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness 2025-3655 for Regan Flinn renovations at 59 East William Street (4-0-0)
• Approved motion summary of July 23, 2025 meeting (4-0-0)
• Excused absent commissioners VanGundy and Smiles (3-0-1)

City Council

The Delaware City Council approved a new liquor permit for Penn Strikes LLC, also known as Penn Lanes, at 451 Pennsylvania Avenue, with no objections. The council also approved the motion summary from the October 13, 2025 meeting. Both approvals were unanimous 7-0 votes.

• Approved motion summary of October 13, 2025 meeting (7-0)
• Approved new liquor permit for Penn Strikes LLC at 451 Pennsylvania Avenue (7-0)

City Council

The Delaware City Council will hold public hearings and consider several ordinances and resolutions, including two bond anticipation notes totaling $9.5 million for road construction (Byxbe Road and Merrick Boulevard), a rezoning for Ohio Wesleyan University, and a city manager employment agreement. The agenda also includes consent items, a public comment period, and an executive session on personnel.

• Ordinance 25-57: $1,000,000 note for Byxbe Road improvements
• Ordinance 25-58: $8,500,000 note for Merrick Boulevard extension
• Ordinance 25-46: OWU rezoning to MX-PUD on ~109 acres (5th reading)
• Ordinance 25-60: City Manager employment agreement
• Public hearings set for Oct 27: Maronda Homes rezoning, Longhorn Steakhouse, Briar Hill Villas, sidewalk maintenance

Council approved a rezoning for Ohio Wesleyan University's 109-acre property to MX-PUD, a rezoning for BerlinStationRoad LTD's 66.75-acre residential development, and a renewed city manager employment agreement with a salary change. It also approved a resolution to apply for state grant funds for road improvements and set public hearings for future road bond ordinances and other items. All votes were 7-0 except the city manager contract's suspension of rules and emergency clause, which passed 6-1.

• Approved OWU rezoning to MX-PUD on 109 acres (7-0)
• Approved BerlinStationRoad LTD rezoning to R-PUD on 66.75 acres (7-0)
• Approved city manager employment agreement renewal (7-0; suspension of rules and emergency clause passed 6-1)
• Approved Resolution 25-80 for OPWC grant application for road improvements (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda including snow/ice agreements and public hearing dates (7-0)
• Approved motion summary from September 22, 2025 meeting (7-0)
• Set public hearings for Byxbe Road and Merrick Boulevard bond ordinances (7-0)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Delaware County Board of Zoning Appeals will vote on a request for a variance to residential exterior standards at 34 Prospect Street. The board will also approve the minutes from the June 11, 2025 meeting and welcome new member Parag Agrawal. Public testimony is limited to 3 minutes per speaker.

• Variance request V 25-3 by Randall Runyon at 34 Prospect Street (0.231 acres, zoned R-NT)
• Approval of Motion Summary from the June 11, 2025 meeting
• Welcome of new member Parag Agrawal (Third Ward)

Planning Commission

The Delaware County Planning Commission will hold public hearings and make recommendations on several development requests, including a zoning amendment for a residential development, development plans for a restaurant and a villa complex, and a final plat for a Waffle House. The commission will also approve the minutes from its September meeting and hear the planning director's report.

• Zoning Map Amendment R PUD 25-13: Maronda Homes requests rezoning 44.05 acres from A-1 to R-PUD east of Winterbrooke subdivision
• Development Plan PC 25-14: Longhorn Steakhouse on 2.355 acres in Coughlin's Crossing, north of Bojangles
• Development Plan PUD 25-6 DVP #1: Briar Hill Villas on 8.23 acres at S. Houk Road and Lansdale Drive
• Final Subdivision Plat S 25-12: Waffle House Inc requests to split parcel 419-123-06-005-000
• Approval of September 3, 2025 meeting minutes

The Delaware County Planning Commission recommended approval of a zoning map amendment for 44.05 acres east of Winterbrooke, changing from A-1 Agricultural to R-PUD Residential Planned Unit Development for townhomes. The commission also recommended approval of development plans for a Longhorn Steakhouse and Briar Hill Villas, and approved a final subdivision plat for Waffle House. All votes were unanimous except for a recusal on the rezoning.

• Approved RPUD 25-13 (Maronda Homes) rezoning 44.05 acres to R-PUD, recommended to City Council (4-0, Hoffman recused)
• Approved PC 25-14 (Longhorn Steakhouse) development plan, recommended to City Council (5-0)
• Approved PUD 25-6 DVP #1 (Briar Hill Villas) development plan, recommended to City Council (5-0)
• Approved S 25-12 (Waffle House) final subdivision plat (5-0)
• Approved motion to excuse absent commissioners Cross and Stroud (5-0)
• Approved September 3, 2025 motion summary (4-0-1)

Shade Tree Commission

The Shade Tree Commission met on September 23, 2025, and took one substantive action: a motion to approve the July 22, 2025 meeting minutes failed with a 2-0-1 vote. The minutes will be reconsidered at the November meeting. All other items were procedural, including excusing two absent members and receiving the arborist's report.

• Approved excusing absent commissioners Harvey and Andears (3-0)
• Failed to approve July 22, 2025 meeting minutes (2-0-1)

Public Works/Public Utilities Committee

The Public Works/Public Utilities Committee will approve the August 5, 2025 motion summary and discuss the Westgate Drive Extension and Sidewalk Maintenance Program. The agenda includes updates to the Refuse, Streets & Traffic, and Vehicle policies, as well as proposed changes to Chapters 911, 913, 917, and 925 of the City Code of Ordinance regarding the Public Utilities Department.

• Westgate Drive Extension
• Sidewalk Maintenance Program
• Updates to Refuse, Streets & Traffic, and Vehicle policies
• Proposed updates to City Code Chapters 911, 913, 917, and 925

The document is a signed audit trail for a motion summary, not the actual minutes. It records only the electronic signature process and contains no decisions, votes, or discussion items.

City Council

Council approved a cooperative and payment agreement with the Delaware County Finance Authority and M/I Homes for the Winterbrooke Place Public Infrastructure Project, authorizing bonds for infrastructure. It also approved zoning changes for HelpLine at 11 Franklin Street and a Kemba Credit Union at 900 Sunbury Road, plus several opioid settlement participation ordinances. A rezoning for BerlinStationRoad LTD was tabled for another reading, and Ohio Wesleyan University's rezoning was also continued.

• Approved Ordinance 25-50 (Winterbrooke Place bond agreement) (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance 25-52 (rezoning 11 Franklin St to MX-PUD) (7-0)
• Approved Resolution 25-69 (Kemba Credit Union development plan) (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance 25-54 (Purdue Direct Settlement participation) (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance 25-55 (2025 supplemental appropriations) (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance 25-56 as amended (opioid settlement with secondary manufacturers) (7-0)
• Approved Resolution 25-73 (MOU with Delaware-Morrow Mental Health Board) (7-0)
• Approved Resolution 25-74 (Pine Meadows annexation services) (7-0)

City Council

The Delaware City Council held a regular meeting on September 8, 2025, with all members present. The only substantive action was a unanimous 7-0 vote to enter executive session under Ohio Revised Code for personnel and collective bargaining discussions. The council also approved the motion summary from the August 25 meeting with a 5-0-2 vote, but no other decisions were made.

• Approved motion to enter executive session for personnel and negotiations (7-0)
• Approved motion summary of August 25, 2025 meeting (5-0-2)

Planning Commission

The Delaware County Planning Commission approved all four items on the agenda, including a 66.75-acre rezoning from Agricultural to Residential Planned Unit Development east of Berlin Station Road, a 0.16-acre zoning change for HelpLine at 11 N. Franklin Street, a development plan for Kemba Financial Credit Union, a conditional use for a liquid nitrogen tank at Luvata Ohio, and a final subdivision plat for a Kroger site. All votes were unanimous (6-0).

• Approved MX-PUD 25-12 rezoning at 11 N. Franklin Street (6-0)
• Approved R-PUD 25-11 rezoning of 66.75 acres east of Berlin Station Road (6-0)
• Approved PC 25-12 development plan for Kemba Financial Credit Union at 900 Sunbury Road (6-0)
• Approved PC 25-13 conditional use for liquid nitrogen tank at 2039 Pittsburgh Drive (6-0)
• Approved S 25-11 final subdivision plat for Kroger at Glenn Road and Sunbury Road (6-0)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will hear presentations on the 2026-2030 Capital Improvement Plan from the Public Works and Engineering departments. The agenda also includes routine approval of the previous meeting's minutes and public comment.

• 2026-2030 Capital Improvement Plan presentation by Director Bill Ferrigno (Public Works)
• 2026-2030 Capital Improvement Plan presentation by City Engineer Jonathan Owen (Engineering)
• Approval of Motion Summary from August 19, 2025 meeting

The Finance Committee met and approved the minutes from the August 19, 2025 meeting. No public comments were made. The committee heard presentations on the 2026-2030 Capital Improvement Plan, including airport improvements and solid waste equipment updates, but no formal decisions were made on these items.

• Approved Motion Summary from August 19, 2025 meeting (voice vote, all aye)

Parking and Safety Committee

The Parking and Safety Committee approved the June 24, 2025 motion summary with a 3-0 vote. No substantive decisions were made on the crosswalk petition; it was only discussed during public comment.

• Approved June 24, 2025 motion summary (3-0)

City Council

The Delaware City Council will hold public hearings and second readings on three major rezoning requests: Ohio Wesleyan University's 109-acre MX-PUD, RiverbyBerlin's 83.4-acre R-PUD, and T&R Glenn Parkway's 84.3-acre R-PUD. The council will also consider a development plan for a Graeter's restaurant, a Kroger Community Reinvestment Area agreement, and adopt the 2026-2030 Capital Improvement Program. Several resolutions and consent items are on the agenda.

• Public hearing on Ohio Wesleyan University rezoning to MX-PUD (109 acres)
• Public hearing on RiverbyBerlin rezoning to R-PUD (83.418 acres, Pollock Road/Berlin Station Road)
• Public hearing on T&R Glenn Parkway rezoning to R-PUD (84.312 acres)
• Resolution 25-60: Graeter's Restaurant and Drive-Thru development plan at 541 Preakness Way
• Ordinance 25-49: Kroger CRA agreement for 120,000 sq ft at 1650 Sunbury Road

The Delaware City Council approved the consent agenda, which included accepting two Finance Committee meeting summaries and Resolution No. 25-63 appointing members to a New Community Authority with specified terms. The council also approved the August 11, 2025, motion summary and excused Mayor Riggle and Councilwoman Frazier. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved motion to excuse Mayor Riggle and Councilwoman Frazier (5-0)
• Approved Motion Summary of August 11, 2025, meeting (5-0)
• Accepted Finance Committee Motion Summary of August 5, 2025
• Accepted Finance Committee Motion Summary of August 13, 2025
• Approved Resolution No. 25-63 appointing New Community Authority members

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee reviewed the 2026-2030 Capital Improvement Plan presentations from the City Manager, Fire Chief, and Parks Director, covering major projects like a fire training tower, Oak Grove Cemetery expansion, and facility maintenance. No formal decisions were made on the CIP items; the only action taken was approving the previous meeting's minutes.

• Approved Motion Summary from August 5, 2025 meeting (3-0)
• Reviewed 2026-2030 CIP overview and department presentations (no vote)