Groveport, OH

City Council

Groveport City Council meets Monday, September 28, 2026, at 6:30 PM in Council Chambers, 655 Blacklick St. The main items are third readings of two zoning map amendments requested by AMS Land Acquisitions, LLC, plus a tree and shrub code change. Council will also hear second readings on two staffing ordinances for the Community Affairs Department and a new Senior Activities Coordinator position. Reports from the Mayor, Administrator, Police Chief, Finance Director, Law Director, Development Director, and Council members are listed.

• Ord. 2026-033 (3rd reading): rezone about 16.78 acres at 0 Groveport Road (parcels 185-002772, 185-002773, 185-002774, 185-003040) from Planned Industrial Park (PIP) to Limited Industrial (LI); applicant AMS Land Acquisitions, LLC; Planning & Zoning recommended approval with conditions
• Ord. 2026-034 (3rd reading): rezone about 1.86 acres at 5610 Groveport Road (portions of parcels 185-002773, 185-002774, 185-003040) from Planned Industrial Park (PIP) to Community Commercial (CC); applicant AMS Land Acquisitions, LLC; Planning & Zoning recommended approval with conditions
• Ord. 2026-037 (3rd reading): amend Part Nine, Chapter 911 Trees and Shrubs, Section 911.08 of the Streets, Utilities and Public Services Code
• Ord. 2026-038 (2nd reading): establish the strength of staff for Groveport's Community Affairs Department
• Ord. 2026-039 (2nd reading): create the position of Senior Activities Coordinator, abolish the Senior Services Manager position, and amend the compensation/payscale and classification plans

Public Hearing

Groveport City Council is holding a public hearing on two zoning map amendments requested by AMS Land Acquisitions, LLC. Ord. 2026-033 would change about 16.78 acres at 0 Groveport Road from Planned Industrial Park (PIP) to Limited Industrial (LI). Ord. 2026-034 would change about 1.86 acres at 5610 Groveport Road from PIP to Community Commercial (CC). Both ordinances are on third reading, and the Planning & Zoning Commission recommended approval with conditions on 8/3/26.

• Ord. 2026-033: rezoning ~16.78 acres at 0 Groveport Road from PIP to Limited Industrial (LI), applicant AMS Land Acquisitions, LLC
• Ord. 2026-034: rezoning ~1.86 acres at 5610 Groveport Road from PIP to Community Commercial (CC), same applicant
• Both ordinances listed for 3rd reading; Planning & Zoning Commission recommended approval with condition(s) on 8/3/26
• Public hearing includes notice (#213-2026) and certification (#214-2026) items
• Staff reports attached for both Ord. 2026-033 and Ord. 2026-034

Committee of the Whole

The Groveport Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss and review several items, including a proposed ordinance amending the tree and shrub code, ordinances affecting city staff positions, and unfinished business on recreation center hours. The agenda also includes a presentation from a Madison Township representative, a discussion on a Haunted Park event, and a financial report. Most of the meeting consists of routine reports from city department heads.

• Ord. 2026-037: Amends Section 911.08 of the Streets, Utilities and Public Services Code regarding trees and shrubs (3rd reading)
• Ord. 2026-038: Establishes the strength of staff for Groveport's Community Affairs Department (2nd reading)
• Ord. 2026-039: Creates Senior Activities Coordinator position, abolishes Senior Services Manager, and amends pay/classification plans (2nd reading)
• Discussion on Haunted Park event
• Unfinished business: Recreation Center hours

City Council

The Groveport City Council will hold its regular meeting, including a proclamation for Constitution Week, a second reading of a tree and shrub ordinance amendment, and first readings of ordinances to establish staffing for the Community Affairs Department and to create a Senior Activities Coordinator position while abolishing the Senior Services Manager role. The meeting will also include reports from the mayor, administrator, police chief, and other officials.

• Constitution Week Proclamation
• Ord. 2026-037: Amends Chapter 911 (Trees and Shrubs) - 2nd reading
• Ord. 2026-038: Establishes staffing strength for Community Affairs Department - 1st reading
• Ord. 2026-039: Creates Senior Activities Coordinator, abolishes Senior Services Manager, amends pay/classification plans - 1st reading

City Council

The Groveport City Council will hold second readings on two ordinances that would rezone a total of about 18.6 acres along Groveport Road from Planned Industrial Park to Limited Industrial and Community Commercial, both requested by AMS Land Acquisitions, LLC. The council will also take first readings on a tree and shrub code amendment and a resolution to accept the Tax Incentive Review Council's recommendations on property tax incentives. Reports from the mayor, administrator, police chief, and other officials are also scheduled.

• Ord. 2026-033: Rezone ~16.78 acres at 0 Groveport Road from PIP to LI (AMS Land Acquisitions, LLC)
• Ord. 2026-034: Rezone ~1.86 acres at 5610 Groveport Road from PIP to Community Commercial (AMS Land Acquisitions, LLC)
• Ord. 2026-037: Amend Section 911.08 of the Streets, Utilities and Public Services Code regarding trees and shrubs
• Res. 2026-005: Accept 2026 TIRC recommendations on property tax incentives for reporting year 2025

Committee of the Whole

The Groveport Committee of the Whole is meeting to receive department reports and discuss unfinished business, including a Front Street parking discussion. The agenda includes an exit conference packet from Julian & Grube Inc. and a monthly report from the Madison Township Fire Department. Most of the meeting consists of routine reports from city departments.

• Julian & Grube Inc. exit conference packet (item #180-2026)
• Madison Township Fire Department monthly report (item #181-2026)
• Front Street parking discussion (unfinished business)
• Financial report (item #182-2026)
• Police, economic development, public services, and other department reports

City Council

Groveport City Council meets to consider several ordinances, including final readings on employee retirement contributions, administrative code changes, and creating a full-time assistant finance director position. First readings cover street/utility code amendments and participation in ODOT's winter road salt contract. The agenda also includes routine items like minutes approval and reports from city officials.

• Ord. 2026-029: 3rd reading to amend retirement system contribution pickup for city employees
• Ord. 2026-030: 3rd reading to amend administrative code Chapter 143 on employees
• Ord. 2026-031: 3rd reading to create full-time assistant finance director position with emergency declaration
• Ord. 2026-035: 1st reading to amend streets, utilities and public services code
• Ord. 2026-036: 1st reading to authorize participation in ODOT winter road salt contract

Council adopted four ordinances, all by 6-0 votes, including one creating a full-time Assistant Finance Director position with an emergency declaration so hiring and training can occur before a Finance Department staff member's mid-September leave. Council also approved changes to the city's employee administrative code, an amendment to how the city pays its Ohio Public Employees Retirement System contribution, and an ordinance making commercial water meter replacement the property owner's responsibility while the city continues replacing residential meters of one inch or less. Council discussed but did not decide several items, including possible Rec Center pool hours changes and a future zoning code review, and agreed to send Main Street construction updates to the local newspaper.

• Adopted Ord. 2026-029 amending the city's OPERS pickup contribution (6-0)
• Adopted Ord. 2026-030 amending Administrative Code Chapter 143 on employees (6-0)
• Adopted Ord. 2026-031 creating full-time Assistant Finance Director with emergency declaration (6-0)
• Adopted Ord. 2026-035 making commercial water meter replacement the property owner's responsibility (6-0)
• Adopted Ord. 2026-036 authorizing participation in the ODOT winter road salt contract with emergency declaration (6-0)
• Approved July 27, 2026 City Council minutes as submitted
• Consensus to bring Rec Center pool hours to Committee of the Whole; no vote taken
• Agreed to email Main Street construction updates to the local newspaper; no vote taken

City Council

City Council will hold first reading of an ordinance authorizing the widening of US 33 from two to three lanes each direction between I-270 and Gender Rd. Other business includes second readings on codification, OPERS contribution changes, and creation of a full-time Assistant Finance Director. Two zoning map amendments are also up for first reading, affecting parcels at 0 and 5610 Groveport Road.

• First reading of ordinance for widening US 33 from I-270 to Gender Rd (Ord. 2026-032)
• First reading to rezone 16.78 acres at 0 Groveport Road from Planned Industrial Park to Limited Industrial (Ord. 2026-033)
• First reading to rezone 1.86 acres at 5610 Groveport Road from Planned Industrial Park to Community Commercial (Ord. 2026-034)
• Second reading to create full-time Assistant Finance Director position (Ord. 2026-031)
• Third reading to amend Personnel Practices and Policies Handbook (Ord. 2026-027)

Council approved amendments to the Personnel Practices and Policies Handbook and passed an emergency ordinance recodifying city codes to enable police enforcement of updated traffic and criminal codes. It also approved an emergency ordinance for the US 33 widening project, with the state covering 100% of costs. Two zoning map amendments were referred to the Planning & Zoning Commission. A resident's request to make Oak Alley one-way was discussed but deferred pending a future traffic study.

• Adopted Ord. 2026-027 amending Personnel Practices and Policies Handbook (6-0)
• Adopted Ord. 2026-028 recodifying city codes as emergency legislation (6-0)
• Adopted Ord. 2026-032 authorizing US 33 widening project as emergency legislation (6-0)
• Referred Ord. 2026-033 (rezoning 16.78 acres at 0 Groveport Rd to Limited Industrial) to Planning & Zoning Commission
• Referred Ord. 2026-034 (rezoning 1.86 acres at 5610 Groveport Rd to Community Commercial) to Planning & Zoning Commission
• Approved July 13, 2026 meeting minutes as submitted

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will review several ordinances, including updates to personnel policies and the city's codified ordinances. The body is also considering the creation of a full-time Assistant Finance Director position.

• Ord. 2026-031: Creating the position of full time Assistant Finance Director
• Ord. 2026-027: Amending the Personnel Practices and Policies Handbook
• Ord. 2026-028: Recodification and editing of codified ordinances
• Ord. 2026-029: Amending contributions to the Ohio Public Employees Retirement System
• Ord. 2026-030: Amending Administrative Code Chapter 143 regarding employees

The Committee of the Whole recommended approval of six ordinances to the City Council, including a major update to the personnel handbook, a new full-time Assistant Finance Director position, and a revised retire-rehire policy. All recommendations passed unanimously, with one member excused on one vote. The committee also received reports from city staff and discussed ongoing projects.

• Recommended approval of personnel handbook update (Ord. 2026-027) (6-0)
• Recommended approval of codified ordinances update (Ord. 2026-028) (6-0)
• Recommended approval of OPERS contribution pickup amendment (Ord. 2026-029) (6-0)
• Recommended approval of retire-rehire policy change (Ord. 2026-030) (5-0, 1 excused)
• Recommended approval of new Assistant Finance Director position (Ord. 2026-031) (6-0)
• Approved June 15, 2026 Committee of the Whole minutes

City Council

City Council will consider a final reading for a zoning variance at 4601 Homer Ohio Lane. The body is also reviewing updates to the personnel handbook and the creation of a full-time Assistant Finance Director position.

• Ord. 2026-022: Zoning variance for permitted uses at 4601 Homer Ohio Lane (Ardent Environmental Services)
• Ord. 2026-027: Amendments to the Personnel Practices and Policies Handbook
• Ord. 2026-031: Creation of a full-time Assistant Finance Director position
• Ord. 2026-028: Recodification and editing of codified ordinances
• Ord. 2026-029: Amendment regarding contributions to the Ohio Public Employees Retirement System

Council approved a zoning variance for the property at 4601 Homer Ohio Lane, currently zoned Community Commercial, with an added condition requiring a site improvement plan for any changes to buildings, parking, drives, or utilities. The ordinance passed unanimously 6-0 after an amendment. Several other ordinances were introduced and referred to committee, and the council held an executive session on property lease and economic development.

• Approved Ord. 2026-022 granting a zoning variance for 4601 Homer Ohio Lane (6-0)
• Amended Ord. 2026-022 to require site improvement plan approval for site changes (6-0)
• Referred Ord. 2026-028 (codification of ordinances) to Committee of the Whole
• Referred Ord. 2026-029 (OPERS contribution pickup) to Committee of the Whole
• Referred Ord. 2026-030 (administrative code amendment) to Committee of the Whole
• Referred Ord. 2026-031 (creating Assistant Finance Director position) to Committee of the Whole
• Held executive session on lease of public property and economic development assistance (6-0)

Public Hearing

The City of Groveport is holding a public hearing to consider a zoning ordinance. The body will review a request for a variance regarding permitted uses for a specific property.

• Ord. 2026-022: Variance for permitted uses at 4601 Homer Ohio Lane (Parcel No. 185-001429), currently zoned Community Commercial (CC), requested by Ardent Environmental Services

City Council

The City Council will vote on purchasing a new sewer jetter and a zoning variance for Ardent Environmental Services. They are also reviewing the proposed 2027 tax budget and updates to city personnel policies.

• Purchase of a Vac-Con sewer jetter via state term schedule
• Zoning variance for 4601 Homer Ohio Lane (Ardent Environmental Services)
• Adoption of the 2027 tax budget
• Amendments to the City Personnel Practices and Policies Handbook
• Discussion regarding data centers

Council voted unanimously to adopt a sewer jetter purchase and the 2027 tax budget, and to amend council rules. No moratorium on data centers was enacted; instead, staff was directed to prepare proposed zoning language for data centers, with an estimated timeline of about two months. A variance for 4601 Homer Ohio Lane was read by title only, and a personnel handbook amendment was referred to committee.

• Adopted Ord. 2026-023 authorizing purchase of a Vac-Con sewer jetter (6-0)
• Adopted Res. 2026-003 adopting the 2027 tax budget (6-0)
• Adopted Res. 2026-004 amending the rules of council (6-0)
• Referred Ord. 2026-027 (personnel handbook amendment) to Committee of the Whole
• Directed staff to draft data center zoning code language (consensus, no formal vote)
• No moratorium on data centers pursued (consensus)

Public Hearing

The city council holds a public hearing on a resolution to adopt the tax budget for calendar year 2027. The meeting includes approval of prior minutes, a notice of public hearing, and certification. The main action is the third reading of Resolution 2026-003 adopting the 2027 tax budget.

• Resolution 2026-003 adopting 2027 tax budget
• 2027 Tax Budget Memo (attachment #148-2026)
• Approval of June 8, 2026 public hearing minutes
• Notice of public hearing (attachment #146-2026)
• Certification of public hearing (attachment #147-2026)

The public hearing was held to present the 2027 tax budget resolution (Res. 2026-003), required by Ohio law and to be adopted by July 1, 2026. No vote was taken during the hearing; the resolution was read by title and will be considered at a future meeting. The meeting adjourned after the presentation and discussion.

• Approved June 8, 2026 Public Hearing Minutes as submitted
• Heard presentation on 2027 Tax Budget (Res. 2026-003), no vote taken
• Adjourned at 6:19 p.m. (motion passed unanimously)

Committee of the Whole

The Groveport City Council will discuss Front Street parking arrangements and consider final passage of an ordinance to buy a sewer jetter for the Public Service Department. The meeting also covers proposed updates to the Rules of Council, a financial report, and standard departmental updates from city staff.

• Ord. 2026-023: Purchase of a VAC-CON sewer jetter for Public Services
• Discussion on Front Street parking arrangements
• Proposed changes to City Council Rules of Council
• Monthly financial report review

The Committee of the Whole recommended approval for the purchase of a Vac-Con sewer jetter to replace a 1986 model. Council also directed staff to research the cost and legality of painting yellow curbs at intersections citywide. No changes were made to the permit parking system on Front Street.

• Recommended approval of $99,884.35 purchase of Vac-con sewer jetter (6-0)
• Approved May 18, 2026 meeting minutes
• Directed staff to research citywide intersection curb painting for August meeting
• Decided against striping parking stalls on Front Street

Public Hearing

Groveport is holding a public hearing on a zoning variance for 6027 Groveport Road (parcel 185-000916), currently zoned Community Commercial. Solutions Staffing is the applicant. The Planning & Zoning Commission recommended approval with conditions on May 4, and this is the third reading of the ordinance by City Council.

• Ord. 2026-016: Variance for permitted uses at 6027 Groveport Road, parcel 185-000916, Community Commercial district, applicant Solutions Staffing
• Planning & Zoning Commission recommended approval with conditions on 5/4/26
• Council referred the item 4/27/26; third reading scheduled for this hearing

The City Council held a public hearing regarding a requested use variance for Solution Staffing. The applicant seeks to operate a staffing agency within a Community Commercial zoning district, which currently does not permit such uses. No final vote or decision was recorded in these minutes.

• Approved April 13, 2026 City Council Minutes

City Council

Council will swear in Mark McDonough as the new Chief of Police and hold final votes on four ordinances, including a zoning variance for Solutions Staffing at 6027 Groveport Road and changes to permit fee rules. Two annexation petitions totaling about 4.25 acres in Madison Township are up for first reading. Council will also consider authorizing a sewer jetter purchase and a health services contract with Franklin County.

• Swearing in of Chief of Police Mark McDonough
• Ord. 2026-016: Zoning variance for 6027 Groveport Road (Solutions Staffing applicant), third and final reading
• Ord. 2026-019: Rescinds double permit fee for unpermitted work and modifies reinspection fee
• Ord. 2026-023: Authorizes purchase of Vac-Con sewer jetter for Public Service Dept via state cooperative purchase plan, second reading
• Ord. 2026-024 & 2026-025: Annexation of 1.07 and 3.18 acres in Madison Township (Jackson B. Reynolds III, petitioner), first readings

The City Council approved multiple ordinances regarding zoning, cemetery rules, and health services. They also approved a water tap fee refund for a property owner on Main Street and postponed two annexation petitions indefinitely.

• Approved May 26, 2026 meeting minutes
• Approved refund of $2,170 water tap fees (5-0)
• Adopted amended zoning variance ordinance for 6027 Groveport Road (5-0)
• Adopted ordinance amending permit and reinspection fees (5-0)
• Adopted ordinance amending Board of Cemetery Trustees rules (5-0)
• Adopted emergency ordinance repealing Ordinance No. 2002-010 (5-0)
• Postponed annexation of 1.07 acres at Madison Township indefinitely (5-0)
• Postponed annexation of 3.18 acres at Madison Township indefinitely (5-0)

City Council

The City Council will hold third readings on ordinances setting credit card convenience fees for payments to Community Affairs, Recreation Center, and Building/Zoning. Second readings include a zoning variance for 6027 Groveport Road (Solutions Staffing) and amendments to permit fees and cemetery board rules. First readings include a zoning variance for 4601 Homer Ohio Lane and authorization to purchase a sewer jetter.

• Ord. 2026-017: sets credit card convenience fees for city payments
• Ord. 2026-016: zoning variance for 6027 Groveport Road (Solutions Staffing)
• Ord. 2026-019: rescinds double permit fee, modifies reinspection fee
• Ord. 2026-022: zoning variance for 4601 Homer Ohio Lane (Ardent Environmental)
• Ord. 2026-023: purchase of Vac-Con sewer jetter via cooperative plan

Council unanimously adopted Ordinance 2026-017 setting credit card convenience fees for three city departments. Two annexation ordinances (2026-024, 2026-025) were postponed to June 8. Several other ordinances were moved to second reading or referred to committee. Traffic concerns from the Main Street construction closure were discussed, with signage expected the next day.

• Adopted credit card convenience fee ordinance (6-0)
• Postponed annexation for 1.07 acres (Ord. 2026-024) to June 8
• Postponed annexation for 3.18 acres (Ord. 2026-025) to June 8
• Referred sewer jetter purchase (Ord. 2026-023) to Committee of the Whole
• Referred use variance for 4601 Homer Ohio Lane to Planning & Zoning Commission

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will discuss and potentially advance ordinances setting credit card convenience fees for payments to Community Affairs, Recreation Center, and Building & Zoning, and rescinding the double permit fee for work done without permits. They will also hear a property value update from the Franklin County Auditor and consider a proclamation for the Groveport Madison Cheer Team. Various department heads will provide reports on finances, police, economic development, and other services.

• Third reading of Ord. 2026-017 to set credit card convenience fees for three city departments.
• Second reading of Ord. 2026-019 to remove double permit fee and modify reinspection fee.
• Second reading of Ord. 2026-020 to amend Cemetery Board rules and regulations.
• Second reading of Ord. 2026-021 to repeal an outdated 2002 ordinance.
• Presentation from Franklin County Auditor on 2026 property value updates.

The Committee of the Whole unanimously recommended approval of four ordinances. One ordinance rescinds the double permit fee for work without a permit, aiming to encourage compliance over penalty. Other ordinances amend cemetery regulations, correct credit card fee placement in code, and transfer fire inspection fee collection to Madison Township. All recommendations go to the City Council for final action.

• Approved Ord. 2026-017 (credit card fee reorganization) 6-0
• Approved Ord. 2026-019 (rescind double permit fee) 6-0
• Approved Ord. 2026-020 (cemetery rules & fees) 6-0
• Approved Ord. 2026-021 (repeal fire fee pass-through) 6-0
• Approved April 20, 2026 committee minutes
• Received Franklin County property value update (no action)

City Council

The council will hold a second reading on an ordinance establishing credit card convenience fees for payments to community affairs, the recreation center, and the building and zoning department. A first reading will consider an employment agreement for Mark McDonough as chief of police. Other proposals include rescinding the double permit fee for unpermitted work and modifying reinspection fees.

• Second reading of ordinance setting credit card convenience fees for payments to Community Affairs, Recreation Center, and Building & Zoning
• First reading of ordinance to approve employment agreement with Mark McDonough as Chief of Police
• First reading to rescind double permit fee for work started without permits and modify reinspection fee
• First reading to amend rules of the Board of Cemetery Trustees
• Repeal of 2002 ordinance

Council approved previous meeting minutes and amended the agenda to move a police chief employment agreement to Other Business. No ordinances received final passage. Council referred a resident's parking concerns to the Committee of the Whole for further discussion. Public comment included concerns about Flock Safety ALPR cameras, but no action was taken.

• Approved April 27, 2026 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Moved Ordinance 2026-018 (police chief employment agreement) to Other Business (6-0)
• Referred Front Street parking discussion to Committee of the Whole (6-0)

City Council

City Council

The City Council will hold first readings on two ordinances. One would grant a zoning variance for a property at 6027 Groveport Road for Solutions Staffing. The other would set credit card convenience fees for payments to Community Affairs, the Recreation Center, and Building and Zoning.

• First reading of Ord. 2026-016: variance for permitted uses at 6027 Groveport Road (parcel 185-000916) for Solutions Staffing in Community Commercial zone
• First reading of Ord. 2026-017: amendment to set credit card convenience fees for payments received by Community Affairs, Recreation Center, and Building and Zoning
• Approval of minutes from April 13, 2026 City Council meeting
• Reports from Mayor, Administrator, Acting Police Chief, Finance Director, Law Director, Development Director, and council members

Council denied a property owner's request to reclassify roofing permit fees to a lower category, upholding the existing fee schedule. Council approved formally naming two recreation center buildings as Wertz Grove and Rary's Port, and renaming the second-floor activity space from KidSpace to Rary's Port Activity Center, both by 6-0 votes. Two ordinances received first readings: a zoning variance for 6027 Groveport Road and a credit card convenience fee amendment; both were referred to committees. Council also scheduled a special meeting for a police chief appointment vote.

• Denied request to reclassify roofing permit fees as membrane (no motion)
• Approved naming buildings Wertz Grove and Rary's Port (6-0)
• Approved renaming second-floor activity space to Rary's Port Activity Center (6-0)
• Referred zoning variance ordinance for 6027 Groveport Road (Ord. 2026-016) to Planning & Zoning Commission
• Referred credit card convenience fee ordinance (Ord. 2026-017) to Committee of the Whole
• Scheduled special council meeting for Thursday at 5:00 PM to vote on police chief appointment

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will consider a proposal to rename KidSpace and discuss installing a generator at the Recreation Center. They will also receive financial and departmental reports from police, public services, and other city offices.

• Proposed renaming of KidSpace
• Recreation Center generator discussion
• Finance report (document attached)
• Police department monthly report
• Multiple departmental reports (EDEV, PS, B&Z, Golf, Rec, etc.)

Council reached consensus not to include a $850,000 generator for the Recreation Center in the FY2027 budget, citing more pressing capital needs. Staff was directed to continue monitoring grant opportunities for potential future funding. Council also endorsed a two-letter outreach campaign to compel compliance with EPA lead and copper service line inventory requirements, with warnings of possible water service interruption.

• Consensus not to fund Recreation Center generator in FY2027 budget (6-0)
• Directed staff to monitor grants for generator funding
• Endorsed two-letter outreach campaign for lead/copper compliance
• Took KidSpace renaming under advisement, no formal action
• Approved March 16, 2026 Council Minutes as submitted
• Received financial report showing income tax collections down ~8%

Public Hearing

The City Council will conduct a public hearing regarding a proposed zoning variance for property at 537 Main Street, currently zoned Community Commercial (CC). The applicant, Josh Bishop, seeks a variance for permitted uses. The Planning & Zoning Commission has recommended approval with conditions.

• Zoning variance request for 537 Main Street (parcels 185-000037 & 185-000159)

City Council

The City Council will conduct third readings on two ordinances: a zoning variance for 537 Main Street to allow a different use in the Community Commercial district, and an agreement with Groveport Madison School District to provide a school resource officer. Reports from the mayor, administrator, police chief, and other officials will be heard.

• Third reading of Ord. 2026-010: zoning variance for 537 Main St.
• Third reading of Ord. 2026-015: school resource officer agreement with Groveport Madison School District
• Approval of March 23, 2026 meeting minutes
• Reports from Mayor, Administrator, Acting Police Chief, and other department heads

Council approved Ord. 2026-010, granting a zoning variance for 537 Main Street with conditions including enclosed repair bays and no outdoor storage. The ordinance also received an amendment adding an area variance for parking requirements. Separately, Council approved the annual school resource officer agreement with Groveport Madison School District (6-0).

• Amended and adopted Ord. 2026-010 variance for 537 Main Street (6-0)
• Adopted Ord. 2026-015 school resource officer agreement (6-0)
• Approved March 23, 2026 meeting minutes as submitted
• Entered executive session for personnel and litigation (6-0)

City Council

The City Council will review several ordinances during this meeting. Items include a contract for recreation center equipment, a zoning variance for 537 Main Street, and an agreement for a school resource officer.

• Ordinance 2026-013: Contract with Accurate Mechanical, Inc. to replace heating and cooling equipment at the Recreation Center
• Ordinance 2026-010: Zoning variance for property at 537 Main Street (Josh Bishop, applicant)
• Ordinance 2026-014: Amendment to Part Nine - Streets, Utilities and Public Services Code
• Ordinance 2026-015: Agreement with Groveport Madison School District to provide a school resource officer

The Groveport City Council approved a heating and cooling replacement contract for the Recreation Center and adopted an emergency ordinance updating utility codes to align with Columbus rates immediately. Council also appointed four members to a new Rules of Council Committee. These decisions maintain city facilities, ensure rate continuity for local businesses and residents, and update municipal governance procedures.

• Adopted Ordinance 2026-013 authorizing a heating and cooling replacement contract for the Recreation Center (5-0)
• Suspended rules and adopted Ordinance 2026-014 amending utility codes to take effect immediately alongside Columbus rates (5-0)
• Approved March 9, 2026 meeting minutes as submitted
• Appointed Council Members Cleary, Hise, Fraser, and Ansar-Barsa to the new Rules of Council Committee (5-0)
• Read by title Ordinance 2026-010 granting a zoning variance for 537 Main Street (pending vote)
• Read by title Ordinance 2026-015 authorizing a School Resource Officer agreement with Groveport Madison Schools (pending vote)

Committee of the Whole

The Groveport Committee of the Whole will consider authorizing a contract for recreation center heating and cooling equipment and an agreement with the Groveport Madison School District for a School Resource Officer. The body will also review an ordinance amending the city's streets and utilities code.

• Ordinance 2026-013: Authorizes contract with Accurate Mechanical, Inc for recreation center HVAC replacement
• Ordinance 2026-014: Amends streets, utilities, and public services code with an emergency declaration
• Ordinance 2026-015: Authorizes agreement with Groveport Madison School District for a School Resource Officer
• Guests: Madison Township Representative and Warren Motts - Motts Military Museum
• Approval of February 16, 2026 Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes

The committee recommended three ordinances for full council action: updating water and sanitary sewer tap fees to align with neighboring communities, renewing the school resource officer agreement through July 2029, and replacing aging heating and cooling equipment at the recreation center. Staff also advised against pursuing a recreation center generator project this year due to current debt levels and reduced income tax collections.

• Recommended approval of Ordinance 2026-013 for recreation center HVAC replacement (4-0)
• Recommended approval of Ordinance 2026-014 updating water and sewer tap fees to regional rates (4-0)
• Recommended approval of Ordinance 2026-015 renewing the school resource officer agreement through July 2029 (4-0)
• Deferred recreation center generator project discussion due to budget constraints

City Council

The City Council will hold a third reading and vote on a contract for roof replacement at the Groveport Municipal Golf Course using a cooperative purchase plan, waiving competitive bidding. A second reading will consider HVAC equipment replacement at the Recreation Center. First readings include an emergency ordinance amending the streets, utilities, and public services code, and an agreement with Groveport Madison School District for a school resource officer. Reports include a retirement letter from Police Chief Casey Adams and a memo on sewerage system capacity charges.

• Third reading of Ord. 2026-008: authorize contract with Tremco/Weatherproofing Technologies and/or Kalkreuth Roofing for roof replacement at the Groveport Municipal Golf Course
• Second reading of Ord. 2026-013: contract with Accurate Mechanical for HVAC replacement at the Recreation Center
• First reading of Ord. 2026-014: emergency ordinance amending Part Nine – Streets, Utilities and Public Services Code
• First reading of Ord. 2026-015: agreement with Groveport Madison School District to provide a school resource officer
• Report includes retirement letter from Chief of Police Casey Adams (Attachment #044-2026)

The council adopted Ordinance 2026-008, authorizing a contract to replace sections of the roof at the municipal golf course. It also approved appointments of Jamie Hise to the Records Commission, Ben Strunk to the Trees & Decorations Committee, and Mindy Kay as the Certified Records designee. A motion to excuse absent member Jean Ann Hilbert was approved, and the February 23, 2026 minutes were accepted as submitted.

• Approved Ordinance 2026-008 for golf course roof replacement contract (vote 5-0)
• Approved appointment of Jamie Hise to the Records Commission (vote 5-0)
• Approved appointment of Ben Strunk to the Trees & Decorations Committee (vote 5-0)
• Approved appointment of Mindy Kay as Certified Records designee (vote 5-0)
• Approved motion to excuse Council Member Jean Ann Hilbert (vote 5-0)
• Approved February 23, 2026 City Council minutes as submitted
• Referred Ordinance 2026-014 to the Committee of the Whole
• Referred Ordinance 2026-015 to the Committee of the Whole

City Council

The Groveport City Council will consider several ordinances, including a $5.375 million bond anticipation note for street, water, sewer, and stormwater work on Wirt Road. Additional items include bond notes for a new pickleball facility, parking lot improvements, and contracts for roof and HVAC replacements that waive competitive bidding. The council will also review amendments to the planning and zoning code and annual appropriation changes.

• Ord. 2026-005: authorize bond anticipation notes not to exceed $5,375,000 for street, water, sewer, and stormwater projects on Wirt Road
• Ord. 2026-003: authorize bond anticipation notes not to exceed $1,300,000 for a recreational facility with pickleball courts
• Ord. 2026-004: authorize bond anticipation notes not to exceed $1,175,000 for public parking lot and alley improvements
• Ord. 2026-008: contract with Tremco/Weatherproofing Technologies and/or Kalkreuth Roofing for roof replacement at the Groveport Municipal Golf Course (waiving competitive bidding)
• Ord. 2026-013: contract with Accurate Mechanical, Inc. for heating and cooling equipment replacement at the Recreation Center (waiving competitive bidding)

The council adopted several bond anticipation note ordinances, including $5,375,000 for street, water, sewer and stormwater work on Wirt Road, $1,300,000 for a pickleball facility, $1,175,000 for parking lot improvements, and a consolidated bond issue. It also retired badge number 7 and gifted it to Chief Adams, postponed an RV‑regulation ordinance, and appointed Bill Eddy to the Personnel Review Board and Abdullah Ansar‑Barsa as the senior‑center liaison. All motions passed unanimously (6‑0).

• Retired badge #7 and gifted it to Chief Adams – adopted (6‑0)
• Postponed RV and camper ordinance (Ord. 2025‑033) indefinitely – adopted (6‑0)
• Approved $1.3 M bond notes for pickleball facility (Ord. 2026‑003) – adopted (6‑0)
• Approved $1.175 M bond notes for parking lot and alley improvements (Ord. 2026‑004) – adopted (6‑0)
• Approved $5.375 M bond notes for Wirt Road street, water, sewer, stormwater projects (Ord. 2026‑005) – adopted (6‑0)
• Approved consolidated bond anticipation note ordinance (Ord. 2026‑006) – adopted (6‑0)
• Appointed Bill Eddy to the Personnel Review Board – adopted (6‑0)
• Appointed Abdullah Ansar‑Barsa as Council Representative to the Senior Center – adopted (6‑0)

Committee of the Whole

The Groveport Committee of the Whole will consider authorizing bond anticipation notes totaling up to $7,850,000 for recreational facilities, parking lot improvements, Wirt Road infrastructure, and a golf course roof replacement. The body will also discuss the potential renaming of KidSpace and review departmental reports.

• Authorize up to $1.3M for pickleball courts and shelters
• Authorize up to $1.175M for parking lots and alleyways
• Authorize up to $5.375M for Wirt Road water, sewer, and stormwater projects
• Authorize up to $5.375M for golf course roof replacement
• Discuss potential renaming of KidSpace

The Committee of the Whole unanimously approved five bond‑anticipation note ordinances totaling $7.85 million, including funding for Wirt Road, public parking lots, and related site improvements. Council also approved a contract for roof replacement at the municipal golf course. Council voted to revisit the proposed renaming of KidSpace at the April Committee of the Whole meeting.

• Approved Ord. 2026-003 bond notes up to $1,300,000 (6‑0)
• Approved Ord. 2026-004 bond notes up to $1,175,000 (6‑0)
• Approved Ord. 2026-005 bond notes up to $5,375,000 (6‑0)
• Approved Ord. 2026-006 consolidation of up to three bond note issues (6‑0)
• Approved Ord. 2026-008 contract with Tremco/Weatherproofing Technologies and Kalkreuth Roofing for golf course roof replacement (6‑0)
• Decided to revisit KidSpace naming at the April Committee of the Whole meeting

City Council

City Council is reviewing several ordinances to issue bond anticipation notes for public works and recreational facilities. The body is also considering contracts for golf course equipment and city vehicle purchases.

• Bond notes up to $5,375,000 for street, water, sewer, and stormwater projects near Wirt Road
• Bond notes up to $1,300,000 for a recreational facility with pickleball courts, shelters, and bleachers
• Bond notes up to $1,175,000 for public parking lots and alleyway reconstruction
• Zoning variance request for the property at 537 Main Street
• Purchase of two Toro Reelmaster tractors and 78 GPS units for the municipal golf course

The council approved several ordinances, including the purchase of two golf‑course tractors, 78 GPS units for the municipal golf‑cart fleet, a Freightliner snow‑truck, roof repairs at the municipal golf course, a cemetery emergency ordinance, and a zoning variance for 537 Main Street. It also adopted two emergency annexation service resolutions for parcels in Madison Township. All motions passed unanimously with six votes in favor.

• Approved Ordinance 2026-001 to purchase two Toro Reelmaster tractors (6‑0)
• Approved Ordinance 2026-002 to purchase 78 GPS units for golf‑cart fleet (6‑0)
• Approved Ordinance 2026-007 to purchase a Freightliner cab and chassis for snow/ice control (6‑0)
• Approved Ordinance 2026-008 for roof replacement at the municipal golf course (6‑0)
• Approved Ordinance 2026-009 amending cemetery rules with emergency language (6‑0)
• Approved Ordinance 2026-010 granting a zoning variance for 537 Main Street (6‑0)
• Adopted Resolution 2026-001 for emergency services to parcel 180-001126 (6‑0)
• Adopted Resolution 2026-002 for emergency services to parcel 180-001454 (6‑0)