Groveport public meetings in 2025
42 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council
The Groveport City Council will consider a series of third‑reading ordinances, including authorizing two police vehicles under the Sourcewell Cooperative Purchase Plan. Other items include adopting the 2026 general fee schedule, creating several new municipal positions, and approving contracts for equipment and infrastructure projects. All items have been referred to the Committee of the Whole and recommended for approval.
- Ord. 2025‑036 – authorize purchase of two police vehicles and ancillary equipment via Sourcewell, waiving competitive bidding
- Ord. 2025‑037 – adopt the 2026 General Fee Schedule for the City of Groveport
- Ord. 2025‑044 – contract with Stedman Floor Company, Inc. to replace carpet and flooring at the municipal golf course
- Ord. 2025‑047 – solicit bids and contract for the Elmont Force Main Phase 3, Part 2 replacement project
- Ord. 2025‑048 – solicit bids and contract for 2026 street maintenance, park lower parking lot resurfacing, and shared‑use path reconstruction
🗳️ How they voted (23 roll-call votes)
Committee of the Whole
The Groveport Committee of the Whole will approve the November 17, 2025 meeting minutes and hear reports from the mayor, police, finance, and other city departments. It will consider new and unfinished business, and conduct third and second readings of pending ordinances. A financial report and various council reports will also be presented.
- Approval of #234-2025 November 17, 2025 Committee of the Whole meeting minutes
- Third readings of pending ordinances
- Second readings of pending ordinances
- Financial report presentation
- Council reports from Mayor, Police, Economic Development, Public Services, and other departments
The Committee of the Whole approved the November 17, 2025 minutes as submitted. Council voted to go into Executive Session at 6:03 p.m., then to come out of Executive Session at 7:37 p.m. The meeting was adjourned at 7:38 p.m. with unanimous consent.
- Approved November 17, 2025 Committee of the Whole minutes (unanimous)
- Motion to go into Executive Session carried 6‑0 (Yes: Becky Hutson, Scott Lockett, Jack Rupp, Jean Ann Hilbert, Shawn Cleary, Edward Dildine)
- Motion to come out of Executive Session carried 6‑0 (Yes: Becky Hutson, Scott Lockett, Jack Rupp, Jean Ann Hilbert, Shawn Cleary, Edward Dildine)
- Adjourned at 7:38 p.m. (unanimous AYE)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
City Council
The Groveport City Council will consider amending the 2025 annual appropriation ordinance and authorizing the transfer of cash fund balances. The meeting is a special session scheduled for Monday, December 8, 2025.
- Amend 2025 annual appropriation ordinance (Ord. 2025-050)
- Authorize transfer of cash fund balances (Ord. 2025-051)
- Approve June 30, 2025 City Council Special Meeting minutes
- Certify notice of special meeting
- Finance Director Report
The council unanimously approved Ordinance 2025-050 amending the 2025 annual appropriation and Ordinance 2025-051 amending the cash fund transfer ordinance. It also approved the creation of a Board of Tax Review and appointed Jeff Finnegan, John Hougland, and Administrator BJ King to the board. All votes were 5‑0 in favor.
- Approved Ordinance 2025-050 (annual appropriation amendment) – vote 5-0
- Approved Ordinance 2025-051 (cash fund transfer amendment) – vote 5-0
- Approved creation of the Board of Tax Review – vote 5-0
- Appointed Jeff Finnegan and John Hougland to the Board of Tax Review – vote 5-0
- Appointed Administrator BJ King to the Board of Tax Review – vote 5-0
- Approved June 30, 2025 City Council minutes – vote 5-0
🗳️ How they voted (6 roll-call votes)
City Council
The City Council will hold a third and final reading of the 2026 annual appropriation ordinance (Ord. 2025-034). They also have second readings on multiple items including purchasing two police vehicles, adopting a 2026 fee schedule, adding seasonal positions, and creating new city engineer and transportation coordinator positions. Several equipment purchases and infrastructure contracts are also up for discussion.
- 3rd Reading: 2026 Annual Appropriation Ordinance (Ord. 2025-034)
- 2nd Reading: Purchase of two police vehicles via Sourcewell cooperative plan (Ord. 2025-036)
- 2nd Reading: Adoption of 2026 General Fee Schedule (Ord. 2025-037)
- 2nd Reading: Add three seasonal positions in Public Services (Ord. 2025-038)
- 2nd Reading: Authorize bids for Elmont Force Main Phase 3, Part 2 replacement (Ord. 2025-047)
The council adopted Ordinance 2025-034, the city’s annual appropriation for fiscal year 2026, with a unanimous 6‑0 vote. It also adopted Ordinance 2025-049, a retirement and separation agreement for Chief Casey Adams, after suspending the reading rules, also by a 6‑0 vote. Motions to enter and later exit executive session were each approved unanimously.
- Adopted 2026 annual appropriation ordinance (6-0)
- Adopted retirement/separation agreement for Chief Adams (6-0)
- Suspended rules to allow first reading of Ord. 2025-049 (6-0)
- Approved motion to go into executive session (6-0)
- Approved motion to come out of executive session (6-0)
- Amended agenda to add Ord. 2025-049 (6-0)
- Approved motion to adjourn the meeting (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (6 roll-call votes)
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole will discuss multiple ordinances, including the adoption of the 2026 annual appropriation budget, creation of new positions (building clerk, seasonal workers, city engineer, transportation coordinator), purchases of police vehicles, a dump truck, and a backhoe, and contracts for flooring at the golf course and HVAC replacement. Reports from city departments and a Madison Township fire district update are also scheduled.
- 3rd reading: Ord. 2025-034 adopting the 2026 annual appropriation ordinance
- 2nd reading: Ord. 2025-037 adopting the 2026 general fee schedule
- 2nd reading: Ord. 2025-035 adding a Building Clerk in the Building & Zoning Department
- 2nd reading: Ord. 2025-036 authorizing purchase of two police vehicles via cooperative plan
- 2nd reading: Ord. 2025-048 authorizing bids for 2026 street maintenance, park lot resurfacing, and shared use path reconstruction
The Committee of the Whole adopted the 2026 annual appropriation ordinance and approved a series of ordinances adding new staff positions, authorizing equipment purchases, and amending the city fee schedule and council compensation. All motions passed unanimously (6‑0). The approvals cover a Transportation Coordinator, Building Clerk, City Engineer, seasonal public‑services roles, police vehicles, a backhoe, a dump‑truck plow, and carpet replacement at the municipal golf course.
- Approved 2026 Annual Appropriation Ordinance (6-0)
- Approved addition of Transportation Coordinator position (6-0)
- Approved addition of Building Clerk position (6-0)
- Approved purchase of two police vehicles (6-0)
- Approved amendment to 2026 General Fee Schedule with 10% cap (6-0)
- Approved amendment to council compensation to meet new PERS threshold (6-0)
- Approved purchase of John Deere backhoe for Public Services (6-0)
- Approved contract to replace carpet and flooring at municipal golf course (6-0)
🗳️ How they voted (17 roll-call votes)
City Council
The City Council will hear a second reading of the 2026 annual appropriation ordinance (Ord. 2025-034). First readings include ordinances to add positions (building clerk, city engineer, transportation coordinator, seasonal workers), purchase two police vehicles and a dump truck, adopt the 2026 fee schedule, amend council compensation, and authorize contracts for flooring at the golf course, HVAC replacement, sewer line replacement, and street maintenance. Reports from the mayor, administrator, police chief, and other officials will also be presented.
- Second reading of Ord. 2025-034, the 2026 annual appropriation ordinance
- First reading of Ord. 2025-035 adding a building clerk position in Building & Zoning
- First reading of Ord. 2025-036 authorizing purchase of two police vehicles via cooperative plan
- First reading of Ord. 2025-037 adopting the 2026 general fee schedule
- First reading of Ord. 2025-048 for 2026 street maintenance program, park parking lot resurfacing, and shared-use path reconstruction
Council voted to excuse Council Member Ed Dildine from the November 10 meeting, with all five present members voting yes. The minutes from the October 27 meeting were approved as submitted. All listed ordinances were referred to the Committee of the Whole for further consideration, with no final votes recorded.
- Excused Council Member Dildine from meeting (5-0)
- Approved October 27, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
- Referred Ordinance 2025-034 (annual appropriation) to Committee of the Whole
- Referred Ordinance 2025-035 (building clerk position) to Committee of the Whole
- Referred Ordinance 2025-036 (purchase of two police vehicles) to Committee of the Whole
- Referred Ordinance 2025-037 (2026 general fee schedule) to Committee of the Whole
- Referred Ordinance 2025-038 (three seasonal public services positions) to Committee of the Whole
- Referred Ordinance 2025-044 (contract for golf course flooring) to Committee of the Whole
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
City Council
City Council will review the annual appropriation ordinance for the 2026 calendar year. The body will also consider a third reading of an ordinance amending the planning and zoning code.
- Ord. 2025-034: Annual Appropriation Ordinance for calendar year 2026
- Ord. 2025-033: Amendments to Planning and Zoning Code (Section 1102.02 and Section 1177.08)
- Administrator update on Refuse and Recycling Contract
The council approved the October 13, 2025 meeting minutes. It voted 6‑2 to postpone Ordinance 2025‑033, which amends the zoning code, until the Jan. 26, 2026 meeting. Ordinance 2025‑034 was referred to the Committee of the Whole. The body entered and exited executive session by unanimous votes and then adjourned.
- Approved Oct. 13, 2025 minutes (as submitted)
- Postponed Ordinance 2025‑033 zoning amendment to Jan. 26, 2026 (6‑2)
- Referred Ordinance 2025‑034 annual appropriation to Committee of the Whole
- Entered executive session (6‑0)
- Exited executive session (6‑0)
- Adjourned meeting (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Committee of the Whole
The Groveport Committee of the Whole will review a proposed amendment to the Planning and Zoning Code and receive reports from various city departments.
- Ordinance 2025-033: Amends Planning and Zoning Code sections 1102.02 and 1177.08
- Madison Township Representative to present monthly report
- Financial Report to be presented
- Reports from Police, Economic Development, and Public Services Directors
- Reports from Engineering, Transportation, and Human Resources Directors
The Committee of the Whole approved the August 18, 2025 City Council minutes as submitted. Council members voted to recommend postponing Ordinance 2025-033, which amends the zoning code, with a 5‑0 vote. The meeting was then adjourned at 7:28 p.m. by unanimous consent.
- Approved August 18, 2025 City Council minutes (unanimous)
- Postponed Ordinance 2025-033 amending the zoning code (5-0)
- Adjourned meeting at 7:28 p.m. (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
City Council
The Groveport City Council will first approve the minutes from the September 22, 2025 meeting. It will then hear guest presentations from school board candidate Dionna Herbert and a Choptank organization. The council will conduct first, second, and third readings of pending ordinances and resolutions, followed by reports from the mayor and various department directors. The meeting will conclude with any other business before adjournment.
- Approve September 22, 2025 City Council meeting minutes (Agenda Item V)
- Guest presentation by school board candidate Dionna Herbert (Agenda Item VI‑A)
- Guest presentation by Choptank (Agenda Item VI‑B)
- First, second, and third readings of ordinances and resolutions (Agenda Item VII)
- Reports from mayor, administrator, police chief, finance director, law director, development director, council members, and clerk (Agenda Item VIII)
The council approved the September 22, 2025 City Council minutes as submitted. Council members voted to adjourn the meeting at 7:31 p.m., with all members in favor. No other motions or ordinances were adopted. The meeting concluded with the adjournment.
- Approved September 22, 2025 City Council minutes (unanimous)
- Adjourned meeting at 7:31 p.m. (motion passed unanimously)
City Council
This meeting is largely procedural, featuring the swearing in of two police sergeants and a proclamation for Constitution Week. No specific ordinances or resolutions are listed for readings or action. State Representative Meredith Lawson-Rowe will address the council as a guest.
- Swearing in of police sergeants Benner and Poffenberger
- Constitution Week Proclamation
- Guest presentation by State Representative Meredith Lawson-Rowe
The City Council approved the September 8, 2025 meeting minutes as submitted. A motion to adjourn was made, seconded, and passed unanimously at 7:19 p.m. No other substantive actions were taken during the session.
- Approved September 8, 2025 City Council minutes (as submitted)
- Adjourned meeting at 7:19 p.m. – motion passed unanimously
City Council
At its September 8 meeting, Groveport City Council will consider a final vote on a zoning amendment to rezone approximately 295 acres on Ebright Road from Rural to Planned High Density Residential. The council also has second readings on a related development agreement and a zoning code amendment, as well as first readings on tax incentive and levy resolutions.
- Third reading of Ord. 2025-026 to rezone ~295 acres on Ebright Road (parcels owned by Ebright Investment Co.) to Planned High Density Residential
- Third reading of Ord. 2025-027 authorizing a licensing agreement with Jeff Finegan at 341 Main Street
- Second reading of Ord. 2025-032 authorizing a non-binding MOU with Addison Groveport Development for the same parcels
- Second reading of Ord. 2025-033 amending the Planning and Zoning Code (Chapters 1102 and 1177)
- First reading of Res. 2025-006 to accept Tax Incentive Review Council recommendations on property tax incentives
The City Council adopted several ordinances and resolutions. The zoning map was amended to rezone roughly 295 acres on the east side of Ebright Road to Planned High Density Residential (PR‑18). Additional actions included authorizing a licensing agreement, a non‑binding MOU, and tax‑related resolutions. All votes were unanimous (6‑0).
- Amended zoning map ordinance (Ord. 2025-026) adopted, vote 6‑0
- Ordinance 2025-027 authorizing licensing agreement with Jeff Finegan adopted, vote 6‑0
- Ordinance 2025-032 authorizing non‑binding MOU with Addison Groveport Development Co. adopted, vote 6‑0
- Ordinance 2025-033 amending Planning and Zoning Code adopted, vote 6‑0
- Discussion of Ordinance 2025-033 postponed to Oct 20 Committee of the Whole, vote 6‑0
- Resolution 2025-006 (tax incentive review) adopted, vote 6‑0
- Resolution 2025-007 (budget tax levies) adopted, vote 6‑0
- Five‑minute recess taken and resumed, each motion carried, vote 6‑0
🗳️ How they voted (12 roll-call votes)
Public Hearing
The Groveport City Council will hold a public hearing for the third reading of Ordinance 2025-026, which would rezone approximately 295 acres on the east side of Ebright Road from Rural (R) to Planned High Density Residential (PR-18). The property is owned by Ebright Investment Co., LLC. The Planning & Zoning Commission recommended approval with conditions on August 4. Council will hear public comment before a possible final vote.
- Third reading of Ord. 2025-026 rezoning ~295 acres on Ebright Road from Rural to PR-18
- Public hearing for the zoning change
- Planning & Zoning Commission recommended approval with conditions
- Staff reports on rezoning and final development plan
- Approval of August 11, 2025 public hearing minutes
City Council
The City Council will consider amending the zoning map for approximately 295 acres on Ebright Road from rural to planned high-density residential. The body will also authorize contracts for the Wirt Road realignment and municipal parking lot redesign project.
- Amending zoning map for 295 acres on Ebright Road (Ord. 2025-026)
- Authorizing construction management for Wirt Road realignment (Ord. 2025-030)
- Authorizing agreements with Ohio Power Company for Wirt Road project (Ord. 2025-031)
- Authorizing non-binding MOU with Addison Groveport Development Company (Ord. 2025-032)
- Establishing credit card convenience fees for building and zoning (Ord. 2025-029)
The council approved several ordinances, including a zoning map amendment for about 295 acres on the east side of Ebright Road and multiple measures to advance the Wirt Road realignment and municipal parking lot project. The council also adopted an emergency ordinance to allow new credit‑card processing fees for the Building & Zoning Department. Motions to suspend the usual three‑reading requirements and to adopt each ordinance passed unanimously (6‑0). The council entered executive session to discuss confidential economic‑development information and then adjourned.
- Adopted Ord. 2025-026 zoning map amendment for ~295 acres east of Ebright Rd (6‑0)
- Adopted Ord. 2025-029 emergency credit‑card fee ordinance for Building & Zoning (6‑0)
- Adopted Ord. 2025-030 contract with EMH&T for Wirt Road realignment & parking lot redesign (6‑0)
- Adopted Ord. 2025-031 utility agreement with Ohio Power Co. for Wirt Road project (6‑0)
- Adopted Ord. 2025-027 licensing agreement with Jeff Finegan, 341 Main St (6‑0)
- Suspended three‑reading rules for the above ordinances (6‑0)
- Referred Ord. 2025-032 and Ord. 2025-033 to Committee of the Whole (no vote recorded)
- Approved motion to go into executive session (6‑0)
🗳️ How they voted (7 roll-call votes)
Committee of the Whole
The Groveport Committee of the Whole will meet to approve minutes from the July 21 meeting and consider an ordinance authorizing a licensing agreement for 341 Main Street. The agenda includes reports from various city departments and guests.
- Approval of July 21 Committee of the Whole minutes
- Ordinance 2025-027: Licensing agreement for Jeff Finegan at 341 Main Street
- Financial Report for August 2025
- Police Department Council Report
- Development Projects August 2025 update
The Committee of the Whole approved Ordinance 2025-027, authorizing the Administrator to enter a licensing agreement with Jeff Finegan at 341 Main Street. The motion passed with four votes in favor and none opposed. The July 21, 2025 Committee minutes were also approved, and the meeting was adjourned at 7:13 p.m.
- Approved Ordinance 2025-027 licensing agreement (4-0)
- Approved July 21, 2025 Committee of the Whole minutes
- Adjourned meeting at 7:13 p.m.
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
City Council
The City Council will consider a variance for a property at 2650 London Groveport Road and approve the minutes from the previous meeting. The agenda also includes an ordinance to amend pay grades for the Finance Director and Police Captain.
- Approval of July 28, 2025 City Council Meeting Minutes
- Ordinance 2025-022: Variance for 2650 London Groveport Road
- Ordinance 2025-027: Licensing agreement with Jeff Finegan at 341 Main Street
- Ordinance 2025-028: Amend pay grades for Finance Director, Police Captain, and Chief of Police
The council adopted Ordinance 2025-028, which amends the pay grades for the Finance Director, Chief of Police, and Police Captain and declares an emergency. It also approved Ordinance 2025-022, granting a variance for the property at 2650 London Groveport Road. In addition, the council unanimously agreed to install bike racks at Degenhart Park and all city parks.
- Approved Ordinance 2025-028 amending pay grades and declaring emergency (6-0)
- Approved Ordinance 2025-022 variance for 2650 London Groveport Road (6-0)
- Approved bike rack installation at Degenhart Park and all city parks (unanimous)
- Suspended rules for three readings and effective date of Ordinance 2025-028 (6-0)
🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Public Hearing
The council will hold a public hearing and consider the third reading of Ordinance 2025-022, which grants a variance for the property at 2650 London Groveport Road, currently zoned Community Services. The Planning & Zoning Commission has recommended approval with conditions. The agenda also includes approval of prior public hearing minutes, notice, and certification.
- Approval of June 9, 2025 public hearing minutes (Item #154-2025)
- Review of Notice of Public Hearing (Item #155-2025)
- Certification of Public Hearing (Item #156-2025)
- Third reading of Ordinance 2025-022 granting a variance for 2650 London Groveport Road
- Staff reports related to Ordinance 2025-022 (Item #158-2025)
The council approved the June 9, 2025 Public Hearing minutes as submitted. A zoning variance ordinance for 2650 London Groveport Road was read and discussed, but no vote was taken. The meeting was adjourned at 6:20 p.m. by unanimous consent.
- Approved June 9, 2025 Public Hearing minutes (unanimous)
- Adjourned meeting at 6:20 p.m. (unanimous)
City Council
City Council will consider a zoning map amendment for land on the east side of Ebright Road. The body is also voting on a contract for HVAC equipment at the Recreation Center and valet parking for a local restaurant.
- Ord. 2025-026: Rezoning approximately 295 acres on the east side of Ebright Road from Rural (R) to Planned High Density Residential (PR-18)
- Ord. 2025-023: Contract with Accurate Mechanical, Inc. for heating and cooling equipment at the Recreation Center
- Ord. 2025-024: Reservation of three valet parking spaces for Little Italy Ristorante at 480 Main Street
- Ord. 2025-022: Zoning use variance for property at 2650 London Groveport Road
The council adopted two ordinances: one authorizing a contract with Accurate Mechanical, Inc. to replace heating and cooling equipment at the Recreation Center, and another reserving three valet parking spaces for Little Italy Ristorante at 480 Main Street. Council members also appointed Michelle Radcliffe to the Trees & Decorations Committee and entered executive session to discuss employee compensation before adjourning at 8:16 p.m.
- Approved Ordinance 2025-023 for HVAC contract with Accurate Mechanical (Yes: Dildine, Hutson, Lockett, Rupp, Hilbert, Cleary)
- Approved Ordinance 2025-024 reserving three valet spaces for Little Italy Ristorante (Yes: Dildine, Hutson, Lockett, Rupp, Hilbert, Cleary)
- Appointed Michelle Radcliffe to the Trees & Decorations Committee (Yes: Dildine, Hutson, Lockett, Rupp, Hilbert, Cleary)
- Entered executive session to discuss employee compensation (Yes: Dildine, Hutson, Lockett, Rupp, Hilbert, Cleary)
- Exited executive session (Yes: Dildine, Hutson, Lockett, Rupp, Hilbert, Cleary)
- Adjourned meeting at 8:16 p.m. (unanimous AYE)
🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole will consider two ordinances. Ordinance 2025‑023 authorizes the city administrator to contract with Accurate Mechanical, Inc. to replace heating and cooling equipment at the recreation center under the Ohio State Term Schedule Cooperative Purchase Plan, waiving competitive bidding. Ordinance 2025‑024 reserves three valet parking spaces for Little Italy Ristorante at 480 Main Street in front of the Wirt’s Grove building. The meeting also includes routine items such as approval of minutes, a financial report, and reports from various city departments.
- Ordinance 2025‑023: authorize contract with Accurate Mechanical, Inc. for recreation center HVAC replacement
- Ordinance 2025‑024: reserve three valet parking spaces for Little Italy Ristorante at 480 Main Street
- Approval of June 16, 2025 Committee of the Whole meeting minutes
- Presentation of the financial report
- Reports from city officials (Mayor, Administrator, Director of Law, etc.)
The Committee of the Whole approved Ordinance 2025‑023, authorizing the Administrator to contract Accurate Mechanical for HVAC replacement at the Recreation Center, waiving competitive bidding. The ordinance notes an estimated $800,000 cost for both phases over three years. The Committee also approved Ordinance 2025‑024, reserving three valet parking spaces for Little Italy Ristorante at 480 Main Street. Both measures passed with a unanimous 5‑0 vote.
- Approved Ordinance 2025‑023 for HVAC contract at Recreation Center (5‑0)
- Approved Ordinance 2025‑024 reserving three valet spaces for Little Italy (5‑0)
- Approved June 16, 2025 City Council minutes as submitted (unanimous)
- Adjourned meeting at 7:35 p.m. (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
City Council
The council adopted Ordinance 2025-017 to annex 295.86 acres of land in Madison Township for residential development. It also approved a rule suspension and adoption of Ordinance 2025-025 to place a lien on 135 Front Street. Appointments were made to the Board of Zoning Appeals and the Trees & Decorations Committee.
- Adopted Ordinance 2025-017 annexing 295.86 acres (vote: Dildine, Hutson, Lockett, Rupp, Hilbert, Cleary)
- Suspended rules for three readings of Ordinance 2025-025 (vote: Dildine, Hutson, Lockett, Rupp, Hilbert, Cleary)
- Adopted Ordinance 2025-025 to place a lien on 135 Front Street (vote: Dildine, Hutson, Lockett, Rupp, Hilbert, Cleary)
- Appointed Jim Beidler to the Board of Zoning Appeals (vote: Dildine, Hutson, Lockett, Rupp, Hilbert, Cleary)
- Appointed Karen Fraser to replace Scott Clinger on the Trees & Decorations Committee (vote: Dildine, Hutson, Lockett, Rupp, Hilbert, Cleary)
- Adjourned the meeting at 7:47 p.m. (vote: unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
City Council
The council approved the May 28, 2025 City Council minutes as submitted. No other business was discussed. Council members voted to adjourn the meeting at 6:54 p.m., with all members in favor.
- Approved May 28, 2025 City Council minutes (unanimous)
- Adjourned meeting at 6:54 p.m. (AYE, none opposed)
City Council
City Council will vote on the creation of a full-time communications manager position and council member compensation. The body is also considering the annexation of land from Madison Township and a contract for HVAC replacement at the recreation center.
- Ord. 2025-017: Annexation of 295.86 acres in Madison Township (Ebright Investment Company, LLC)
- Ord. 2025-020: Creation of full-time Communications Manager position
- Ord. 2025-021: Setting compensation and insurance fringe benefits for Council Members
- Ord. 2025-023: Contract with Accurate Mechanical, Inc. for recreation center heating and cooling equipment
- Ord. 2025-024: Reservation of three valet parking spaces for Little Italy Ristorante at 480 Main Street
The council approved the June 9 meeting minutes. It adopted an ordinance creating a full‑time communications manager position and an ordinance setting council member compensation and fringe benefits. Several ordinances were referred to other bodies, and the council adopted a resolution opposing House Bill 335, noting a possible $773,000 loss. The meeting was adjourned at 7:17 p.m.
- Approved June 9, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
- Adopted Ord. 2025‑020 creating full‑time communications manager (6‑0)
- Adopted Ord. 2025‑021 setting council compensation and fringe benefits (6‑0)
- Referred Ord. 2025‑022 variance request to Planning & Zoning Commission (6‑0)
- Referred Ord. 2025‑023 contract for recreation center HVAC to Committee of the Whole (6‑0)
- Referred Ord. 2025‑024 valet parking reservation to Committee of the Whole (6‑0)
- Adopted Res. 2025‑005 opposing House Bill 335 (6‑0)
- Adjourned meeting at 7:17 p.m. (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (6 roll-call votes)
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole will conduct a third reading of an ordinance to create a full‑time communications manager position and a third reading of an ordinance setting council member compensation and optional insurance benefits. A second reading will be taken on an ordinance to annex approximately 295.86 acres (parcels 180‑000212, 180‑000326, 180‑000329, 180‑000437, 180‑000959, 180‑001486) from Madison Township. The meeting will also include a financial report and routine reports from city officials.
- 3rd reading of Ord. 2025-020: create full‑time communications manager position
- 3rd reading of Ord. 2025-021: set council member compensation and optional insurance benefits
- 2nd reading of Ord. 2025-017: annex 295.86 acres (six parcels) in Madison Township
- Financial Report presentation
- Routine reports from mayor, administrator, police chief, and department heads
The council approved three ordinances: creating a full‑time Communications Manager position, setting council member compensation and fringe benefits, and annexing 295.86 acres from Madison Township. Motions to enter and later exit Executive Session were also approved, followed by adjournment of the meeting.
- Approved Ordinance 2025-020 creating a full‑time Communications Manager (5‑0)
- Approved Ordinance 2025-021 setting council member compensation and fringe benefits (5‑0)
- Approved Ordinance 2025-017 annexing 295.86 acres from Madison Township (5‑0)
- Approved motion to enter Executive Session at 6:30 p.m. (5‑0)
- Approved motion to exit Executive Session at 7:27 p.m. (5‑0)
- Approved motion to adjourn the meeting at 7:27 p.m. (5‑0)
🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
City Council
City Council will consider several ordinances, including a zoning variance for an AutoZone development and the adoption of the 2026 tax budget. The body is also reviewing the creation of a full-time Communications Manager position and compensation for council members.
- Ord. 2024-062: Zoning and area variance for 6031 Groveport Road (AutoZone Development, LLC)
- Ord. 2025-002: Establishing membership fees for the Recreation Center
- Ord. 2025-017: Annexation of 295.86 acres in Madison Township (Ebright Investment Company, LLC)
- Res. 2025-004: Adopting the tax budget for calendar year 2026
- Ord. 2025-020: Creating a full-time Communications Manager position
The council approved the city’s tax budget for calendar year 2026. It also adopted several ordinances, including a zoning variance for 6031 Groveport Road, new recreation‑center membership fees, a recodification of city codes, the creation of a full‑time communications manager position, and updated compensation and benefits for council members. The annexation ordinance for 295.86 acres was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
- Adopted 2026 tax budget (Resolution 2025-004) – vote 6‑0
- Adopted variance ordinance for 6031 Groveport Rd (Ord. 2024-062) – vote 6‑0
- Adopted recreation‑center membership fee ordinance (Ord. 2025-002) – vote 6‑0
- Adopted recodification of city codes ordinance (Ord. 2025-019) – vote 6‑0
- Adopted creation of full‑time communications manager position (Ord. 2025-020) – vote 6‑0
- Adopted council member compensation and benefits ordinance (Ord. 2025-021) – vote 6‑0
- Referred annexation of 295.86 acres ordinance (Ord. 2025-017) to Committee of the Whole
🗳️ How they voted (7 roll-call votes)
Public Hearing
The City of Groveport is conducting a public hearing to discuss the proposed tax budget for the 2026 calendar year. The body will consider Resolution 2025-004 to adopt this budget.
- Res. 2025-004: Resolution adopting the tax budget for the calendar year 2026
The council approved the April 14 and May 27, 2025 Public Hearing minutes as submitted. It adopted Resolution 2025‑004, the tax budget for calendar year 2026. No other actions were taken and the meeting was adjourned.
- Approved April 14, 2025 Public Hearing minutes (as submitted)
- Approved May 27, 2025 Public Hearing minutes (as submitted)
- Adopted 2026 tax budget (Resolution 2025‑004)
City Council
The council will approve the February 27, 2025 special‑meeting minutes and certify the notice for this May 28, 2025 special meeting. It will hear a presentation by guest Meg Mannion on Choptank. The agenda also lists first, second and third readings of pending ordinances and resolutions, with no specific items detailed.
- Approval of February 27, 2025 special‑meeting minutes
- Certification of notice for the May 28, 2025 special meeting
- Guest presentation by Meg Mannion on Choptank
- First, second, and third readings of pending ordinances and resolutions
- Other business deemed appropriate by council
The City Council formally approved the minutes from the February 27, 2025 special meeting. No other ordinances, resolutions, or policy actions were adopted. The meeting was adjourned at 7:31 p.m.
- Approved February 27, 2025 City Council Special Meeting Minutes (unanimous)
- Adjourned the special meeting at 7:31 p.m. (motion passed)
City Council
City Council will hold final readings on a resolution declaring intent for tax-exempt debt reimbursement for the Port Road Phase II capital project and an ordinance recodifying city ordinances. First readings will introduce a full-time Communications Manager position and an ordinance setting council member compensation including insurance benefits. Reports from the mayor, administrator, police chief, and other department heads are also scheduled.
- Final reading of Res. 2025-003 for Port Road Phase II project reimbursement
- Final reading of Ord. 2025-019 for recodification of city ordinances
- First reading of Ord. 2025-020 creating full-time Communications Manager position
- First reading of Ord. 2025-021 setting council member compensation and insurance benefits
- Committee of the Whole recommended approval of Res. 2025-003 and Ord. 2025-019
The council approved Resolution 2025-003 authorizing the use of state tax‑exempt debt proceeds for the Port Road Phase II capital improvement project, with a 6‑0 vote. A motion to postpone the third reading of Ordinance 2025-019 to the June 9 meeting also passed unanimously. Council members approved an amendment to Section 1 of Ordinance 2025-021, again by a 6‑0 vote. The May 12 meeting minutes were approved and the council adjourned at 7:18 p.m.
- Adopted Resolution 2025-003 (capital improvement fund) – vote 6-0
- Postponed third reading of Ordinance 2025-019 to June 9 – vote 6-0
- Amended Section 1 of Ordinance 2025-021 – vote 6-0
- Approved May 12, 2025 City Council minutes – vote unanimous
- Adjourned meeting at 7:18 p.m. – motion passed
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Committee of the Whole
The Groveport Committee of the Whole meets to discuss a proposed salary adjustment for city council members and take up two legislative items at third reading: a resolution declaring intent to seek tax-exempt reimbursement for the Port Road Phase II capital project, and an ordinance approving codification of ordinances. The meeting also includes a monthly report from Madison Township Fire Chief and numerous departmental reports from police, finance, public services, and others.
- Council salary discussion (New Business)
- Res. 2025-003: Resolution of intent for Port Road Phase II capital project tax-exempt reimbursement
- Ord. 2025-019: Ordinance approving recodification and inclusion of ordinances into Groveport's codified ordinances
- Madison Township Fire Department monthly report (Chief Robinson)
- Financial report and numerous departmental reports (police, public services, building & zoning, golf, recreation, etc.)
The Committee of the Whole unanimously recommended updating Council members' salary and benefits. It also approved a resolution to reimburse the City’s Port Road Phase II project using state tax‑exempt debt. An annual ordinance recodifying city codes was approved, and the Committee entered and exited an Executive Session to discuss a public‑employee matter before adjourning.
- Approved recommendation to update Council salary and benefits (6‑0)
- Approved Recommendation for Resolution 2025-003 to reimburse Port Road Phase II project (6‑0)
- Approved Ordinance 2025-019 recodifying city ordinances (6‑0)
- Approved motion to enter Executive Session on public employee employment (6‑0)
- Approved motion to exit Executive Session (6‑0)
- Approved April 21, 2025 Committee minutes (6‑0)
- Approved adjournment of the meeting (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
City Council
The council will hold third readings on two ordinances: a zoning variance for a proposed AutoZone at 6031 Groveport Road and a recreation center membership fee update. Second readings include a resolution for tax-exempt debt reimbursement for the Port Road Phase II capital project and an ordinance to recodify city codes. A proclamation for National Public Works Week will also be presented.
- Ord. 2024-062: variance for AutoZone at 6031 Groveport Road (3rd reading)
- Ord. 2025-002: recreation center membership fee changes (3rd reading)
- Res. 2025-003: official intent for tax-exempt debt for Port Road Phase II
- Ord. 2025-019: recodification of city ordinances
- National Public Works Week proclamation
The City Council approved the minutes from the April 28 meeting. It voted 6‑0 to refer Ordinance 2024‑062, a variance for 6031 Groveport Road, to the Planning & Zoning Commission at its June 2 meeting. The council also voted 6‑0 to postpone Ordinance 2025‑002, which would amend recreation center membership fees, until the June 9 council meeting. The meeting was adjourned at 8:03 p.m.
- Approved April 28, 2025 City Council minutes (as submitted)
- Referred Ordinance 2024‑062 (zoning variance) to Planning & Zoning Commission (vote 6‑0)
- Postponed Ordinance 2025‑002 (recreation center fee amendment) to June 9, 2025 (vote 6‑0)
- Adjourned meeting at 8:03 p.m. (motion passed)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
City Council
The council will hold a third reading and public hearing on a variance to allow AutoZone at 6031 Groveport Road (parcel 185-000916) in a Community Commercial district. Also on third reading is an ordinance to adjust recreation center membership fees. A second reading authorizes participation in the ODOT winter road salt contract. First readings include a resolution to declare intent for tax-exempt debt reimbursement for the Port Road Phase II capital project and an ordinance for recodification of city ordinances.
- Third reading of variance for AutoZone at 6031 Groveport Road
- Third reading of ordinance adjusting recreation center membership fees (Ord. 2025-002)
- Second reading of ordinance authorizing ODOT winter road salt contract (Ord. 2025-018)
- First reading of resolution for Port Road Phase II capital project reimbursement (Res. 2025-003)
- First reading of ordinance for recodification of codified ordinances (Ord. 2025-019)
The City Council voted to postpone the variance ordinance for 6031 Groveport Road (Ord. 2024-062) to the May 12 meeting. It also postponed the recreation center membership fee amendment (Ord. 2025-002) to the same date. Both postponement motions passed with six votes in favor and none against. Additional procedural motions to recess and resume the meeting also passed unanimously.
- Postponed Ord. 2024-062 variance for 6031 Groveport Rd to May 12 (6-0)
- Postponed Ord. 2025-002 recreation center fee amendment to May 12 (6-0)
- Approved brief recess to discuss conditions (6-0)
- Approved return to session after recess (6-0)
🗳️ How they voted (6 roll-call votes)
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole will consider Ordinance 2025-002, which amends the fee schedule for the Recreation Center. A second ordinance, 2025-018, authorizes participation in the ODOT winter road‑salt contract and declares an emergency. Financial and departmental reports, including recreation cost analyses, will also be presented.
- Ord. 2025-002 – amendment of Recreation Center membership fees
- Ord. 2025-018 – authorization for ODOT winter road‑salt contract and emergency declaration
- 2025 Recreation Cost Analysis Memo
- 2025 Recreation Financial Analysis Memo
- Financial Report and multiple department council reports
The Committee of the Whole approved Ordinance 2025-018, authorizing participation in the ODOT winter road‑salt contract and declaring an emergency, with a 5‑0 vote. The council also approved a motion to enter Executive Session to discuss economic‑development matters (5‑0) and a motion to exit Executive Session later (5‑0). The March 17, 2025 Committee of the Whole minutes were approved as submitted.
- Approved Ordinance 2025-018 for ODOT road‑salt contract and emergency (5‑0)
- Approved motion to enter Executive Session on economic development (5‑0)
- Approved motion to exit Executive Session (5‑0)
- Approved March 17, 2025 Committee of the Whole minutes (unanimous)
- Approved adjournment at 8:01 p.m. (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
City Council
City Council will vote on a third reading of an ordinance regarding a zoning variance for a property at 6031 Groveport Road. The body will also consider a first reading of an ordinance to participate in an ODOT winter contract for road salt.
- 3rd reading of Ord. 2024-062: Zoning variance for AutoZone at 6031 Groveport Road (Parcel No. 185-000916)
- 1st reading of Ord. 2025-018: Participation in ODOT winter contract for road salt
The City Council approved the May 24, 2025 meeting minutes. A motion to postpone the third reading of Ordinance 2024‑062 (zoning variance for 6031 Groveport Road) was carried with six votes in favor. Ordinance 2025‑018 (road‑salt emergency) was referred to the Committee of the Whole for later consideration. The council adjourned the meeting at 6:55 p.m. with unanimous consent.
- Approved May 24, 2025 City Council minutes (as submitted)
- Postponed third reading of Ordinance 2024‑062 to April 28 (vote 6‑2)
- Referred Ordinance 2025‑018 to Committee of the Whole for emergency adoption request
- Agreed to a proclamation honoring Mr. Palsgrove
- Adjourned meeting at 6:55 p.m. (unanimous AYE)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Public Hearing
The City of Groveport is holding a public hearing to conduct a third reading of a zoning ordinance. The body will consider a variance regarding permitted uses for a property currently zoned Community Commercial (CC).
- Ord. 2024-062: Zoning variance for AutoZone at 6031 Groveport Road (Parcel No. 185-000916)
- CASTO presentation by Eric Leibowitz
The City Council approved the February 10, 2025 meeting minutes as submitted. Council members moved and seconded a motion to adjourn the public hearing at 7:18 p.m., which passed unanimously. No other substantive actions were recorded.
- Approved February 10, 2025 City Council minutes (unanimous)
- Adjourned meeting at 7:18 p.m. (motion passed unanimously)
City Council
The council will hold third reading of an ordinance amending the employee code. Second readings will consider contracts for construction management on the Port Road reconstruction project and the 2024 Street Maintenance Program/Director's Boulevard reconstruction, both waiving competitive bidding and declaring emergencies. A first reading authorizes purchase of a Ford F600 cab and chassis, plow, and dump body via cooperative contracts. The meeting also includes standard reports and minutes approval.
- Third reading: Ord. 2025-005 amending employee code
- Second reading: Ord. 2025-014 for Port Road reconstruction construction management contract
- Second reading: Ord. 2025-015 for 2024 Street Maintenance and Director's Boulevard reconstruction contract
- First reading: Ord. 2025-016 to purchase Ford F600, plow, and dump body via cooperative contracts
- Competitive bidding waived and emergencies declared for all three contracts
The council adopted Ordinance 2025-014, Ordinance 2025-015, and Ordinance 2025-016, each authorizing the city administrator to enter contracts and purchase equipment while waiving competitive bidding under emergency provisions. All three ordinances and the associated suspensions of reading rules were approved by a unanimous 5‑0 vote. The council also voted to enter and later exit an executive session, and then adjourned the meeting.
- Adopted Ord. 2025-014 authorizing Port Road reconstruction contract (5-0)
- Suspended rules for three readings and effective date of Ord. 2025-014 (5-0)
- Adopted Ord. 2025-015 authorizing 2025 Street Maintenance and Director's Boulevard contract (5-0)
- Suspended rules for three readings and effective date of Ord. 2025-015 (5-0)
- Adopted Ord. 2025-016 authorizing purchase of Ford F‑600 cab, chassis, and equipment (5-0)
- Suspended rules for three readings and effective date of Ord. 2025-016 (5-0)
- Approved motion to go into Executive Session (5-0)
- Adjourned meeting (AYE)
🗳️ How they voted (11 roll-call votes)
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole will discuss and potentially advance two ordinances authorizing contracts for construction management, inspection, and material testing services for the Port Road Reconstruction Project and the 2024 Street Maintenance Program/Director's Boulevard Street Reconstruction, both waiving competitive bidding and declaring emergencies. A third reading of an ordinance amending the employee code is also on the agenda. The meeting includes reports from the police chief, finance director, and other department heads, as well as a presentation from the Madison Township representative on the monthly fire department report.
- Ord. 2025-014: Contract for construction management, inspection, and material testing for Port Road Reconstruction Project; waives competitive bidding; declares emergency.
- Ord. 2025-015: Contract for construction management, inspection, and material testing for 2024 Street Maintenance Program and Director's Boulevard Street Reconstruction; waives competitive bidding; declares emergency.
- Ord. 2025-005: Third reading of ordinance amending Part One - Administrative Code, Chapter 143 (Employees Generally).
- Financial report and departmental reports from police, economic development, public services, building, recreation, community affairs, engineering, transportation, HR, IT, and more.
- Madison Township Representative presents MTFD Monthly Report.
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
City Council
The Groveport City Council will consider three third‑reading ordinances, including a variance for a property at 6031 Groveport Road currently zoned Community Commercial/Autozone. They will also vote on a recreation center membership‑fee ordinance and two administrative‑code amendments. Additional items are second‑ and first‑reading ordinances for construction‑management contracts related to road projects.
- Ord. 2024-062 – variance for 6031 Groveport Road, parcel 185-000916 (currently CC, Autozone)
- Ord. 2025-002 – establishes new membership fees for the Recreation Center
- Ord. 2025-003 – amends Administrative Code, Chapter 143 (employees)
- Ord. 2025-005 – amends Administrative Code, Chapter 143 (employees)
- Ord. 2025-014 – authorizes contract for professional construction management for Port Road reconstruction
🗳️ How they voted (6 roll-call votes)
City Council
At this special meeting, Groveport City Council will hold first readings on five ordinances authorizing bond anticipation notes totaling up to $6 million for capital projects. Projects include improvements to the municipal golf course ($700,000), a recreational facility with pickleball courts ($1.3 million), public parking lots and alleyways ($875,000), and street, water, sewer, and stormwater work on Wirt Road ($3.125 million). A separate ordinance would consolidate up to four note issues into one. No final votes are scheduled; these are introductions.
- Ord. 2025-009: Up to $700,000 in bond anticipation notes for municipal golf course improvements
- Ord. 2025-010: Up to $1,300,000 for pickleball courts and recreational facility
- Ord. 2025-011: Up to $875,000 for public parking lots and alleyway reconstruction
- Ord. 2025-012: Up to $3,125,000 for Wirt Road street, water, sewer, and stormwater projects
- Ord. 2025-013: Consolidation of up to four bond anticipation note issues
🗳️ How they voted (11 roll-call votes)
City Council
City Council will vote on several ordinances including recreation center fees and administrative code updates. The body is also reviewing a police lieutenant collective bargaining agreement and a proposed annexation of land in Madison Township.
- Res. 2025-001: Services for ± 295.86 acres in Madison Township for annexation (Ebright Investment Co., LLC)
- Ord. 2025-002: Establishing membership fees for the recreation center
- Ord. 2025-004: Collective bargaining agreement with Groveport Police Department lieutenants
- Ord. 2024-062: Zoning variance for AutoZone at 6031 Groveport Road
- Ord. 2025-008: Economic development agreement with RHS Healthcare Solutions Inc.
🗳️ How they voted (14 roll-call votes)
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole will conduct second readings of two ordinances: one establishing membership fees for the Recreation Center (Ord. 2025-002) and another amending the city's administrative code for employees (Ord. 2025-003). Department heads will also present reports on police, public services, building & zoning, recreation, and other city operations.
- Second reading of Ord. 2025-002: establishing membership fees for the Recreation Center, amending fee schedule in Ordinance 2019-018
- Second reading of Ord. 2025-003: amending Part One – Administrative Code, Chapter 143 (Employees Generally)
- Presentation of MTFD Monthly Report from Madison Township Representative
- Financial report for review
- Department reports from Police, Public Services, Building & Zoning, Recreation, and others
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
City Council
The council will hold a third reading and possible vote on Ordinance 2024-061, granting a use variance for Nexgreen at 4685 Homer Ohio Lane, currently zoned Planned Industrial Park. First readings will also be held for a recreation center membership fee amendment (Ord. 2025-002) and an update to employee administrative code (Ord. 2025-003). A presentation on the Citizens Academy is scheduled.
- Third reading of Ord. 2024-061: variance for Nexgreen at 4685 Homer Ohio Lane
- First reading of Ord. 2025-002: amending recreation center membership fees
- First reading of Ord. 2025-003: amending employee administrative code
- Citizens Academy presentation by Rachel Ricker
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
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. 2024-061: Variance for permitted uses at 4685 Homer Ohio Lane (Parcel No. 185-001424), currently zoned Planned Industrial Park (PIP)
City Council
The City Council will hold a second reading and potential vote on a zoning variance for a property at 4685 Homer Ohio Lane, currently zoned Planned Industrial Park, for applicant Nexgreen. A first reading will introduce a collective bargaining agreement with police sergeants represented by the Fraternal Order of Police. The meeting also includes swearing-in of new police officers and approval of prior minutes.
- Second reading of Ord. 2024-061: variance for property at 4685 Homer Ohio Lane (parcel 185-001424) from Planned Industrial Park zoning
- First reading of Ord. 2025-001: authorizing a collective bargaining agreement with police sergeants (FOP Capital City Lodge #9) and declaring an emergency
- Swearing-in of new police officers during Business of Guests
- Approval of January 13, 2025 City Council meeting minutes
🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
City Council
The Groveport City Council will consider four ordinances that authorize the administrator to solicit bids and award contracts for Phase 2 of the Port Road reconstruction, the State Route 317 at Firehouse Lane improvement, the Directors Blvd. reconstruction, and the 2025 Street Maintenance Program. Each ordinance has been referred to the Committee of the Whole and recommended for approval. The council will vote on these items during the meeting.
- Ord. 2024‑053 – authorize bids for Port Road Reconstruction Phase 2 (Sponsor: Cleary)
- Ord. 2024‑054 – authorize bids for State Route 317 at Firehouse Lane Phase 2 improvement (Sponsor: Hutson)
- Ord. 2024‑055 – authorize bids for Directors Blvd. Street Reconstruction (Sponsor: Dildine)
- Ord. 2024‑056 – authorize bids for 2025 Street Maintenance Program (Sponsor: Hilbert)