Lexington public meetings in 2021
20 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Meeting
The Village Council approved Ordinance 21-35, increasing water and sanitary sewer rates effective January 1, 2022, 2023, and 2024, with the increase divided into the two funds including a readiness-to-serve charge. Council also adopted Ordinance 21-27, the permanent appropriations for 2022, and Resolution 21-36, granting a 30-foot easement to AEP and authorizing a tree removal agreement. All votes were unanimous (7-0).
- Approved Ordinance 21-35 increasing water and sewer rates for 2022, 2023, and 2024 (7-0).
- Adopted Ordinance 21-27, the 2022 permanent appropriations budget (7-0).
- Adopted Resolution 21-36 granting a 30-foot easement to AEP and authorizing a tree removal agreement (7-0).
- Approved year-end budget adjustments up to $10,000 per line (7-0).
- Approved four extra vacation hours for employees on Christmas Eve (7-0).
- Approved the December 20 finance report (7-0).
- Approved the minutes of the December 6, 2021 meeting (7-0).
- Set adjournment time for 8:30 p.m. (7-0).
Meeting
The Lexington Village Council approved Ordinance 21-34, a permanent budget amendment and appropriation for December covering multiple funds, including an added $20,000 for traffic signal repair. The council also approved budgeted longevity pay for employees. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included committee reports and citizen comments.
- Approved Ordinance 21-34, permanent budget amendments and appropriations for December (7-0)
- Approved budgeted longevity pay for employees (7-0)
- Approved minutes of November 21, 2021 meeting (7-0)
- Set time of adjournment for 8:00 p.m. (7-0)
Meeting
Council unanimously adopted three items: Ordinance 21-30 updating the codified ordinances, Resolution 21-31 granting a 13-foot easement to AEP along SR 97, and Ordinance 21-32 consenting to ODOT maintenance on state highways. A resident's request to display a Menorah on the village square was discussed but not decided; the attorney will research the issue.
- Adopted Ordinance 21-30 revising codified ordinances (7-0)
- Adopted Resolution 21-31 granting AEP 13-foot easement along SR 97 (7-0)
- Adopted Ordinance 21-32 consenting to ODOT road maintenance and snow removal (7-0)
- Approved minutes of October 18, 2021 (7-0)
- Set adjournment time for 8:15 p.m. (7-0)
Meeting
Council unanimously approved Resolution 21-29 authorizing the mayor or administrator to execute documents for an agreement with Richland County to apply for OPWC funds to resurface Orchard Park Road. The village's portion would be $76,500 for 1.7 lane miles, pending grant award. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was otherwise procedural.
- Approved Resolution 21-29 authorizing agreement with Richland County for OPWC funds to resurface Orchard Park Road (7-0)
- Approved minutes of October 4, 2021 meeting (7-0)
- Set adjournment time for 8:00 p.m. (7-0)
- Accepted finance report as presented (7-0)
Meeting
The council unanimously approved Resolution 21-27, accepting the Budget Commission's tax levy amounts and certifying them to the county auditor, and Ordinance 21-28, making permanent budget amendments and appropriations for October, including moving $1,100 in donated police funds. Both were passed 7-0 after waiving committee and reading rules. The council also approved a one-time use of municipal property for the Halloween Walk and set adjournment for 8:10 p.m.
- Adopted Resolution 21-27 accepting tax levy amounts and certifying to county auditor (7-0)
- Adopted Ordinance 21-28 for October budget amendments and appropriations (7-0)
- Approved one-time use of municipal property for Halloween Walk (7-0)
- Approved minutes of September 21, 2021 meeting (7-0)
- Set adjournment time for 8:10 p.m. (7-0)
Meeting
The Lexington Village Council meeting on September 20, 2021, was largely procedural, with no ordinances or resolutions considered. The council approved the minutes from the September 7 meeting and the finance report, and excused Councilman Starr-Jude. No substantive policy decisions were made.
- Excused Councilman Starr-Jude from meeting (6-0)
- Approved minutes of September 7, 2021 regular meeting (6-0)
- Set adjournment time for 8:00 p.m. (6-0)
- Approved finance report as presented (6-0)
- Adjourned before appointed hour at 7:52 p.m. (6-0)
Meeting
The Lexington Village Council approved several items, including a resolution to accept the One Ohio opioid settlement terms, renewed the village's property and liability insurance with a 5% premium increase, and adopted two ordinances for budget amendments and park board changes. All votes were unanimous (7-0) except the minutes approval, which had one abstention. The council also moved into executive session to discuss personnel compensation.
- Adopted Resolution 21-26 accepting One Ohio opioid settlement terms (7-0)
- Appointed Murray & Murray as legal counsel for opioid settlement resolution (7-0)
- Renewed property and liability insurance with Hummel Group/Argonaut/Trident for 2022 (7-0)
- Adopted Ordinance 21-24 for permanent budget amendments for ARPA, administration, water, sewer, and finance funds (7-0)
- Adopted Ordinance 21-25 amending Chapter 147 for the Park and Recreational Board (7-0)
- Approved finance report (7-0)
- Approved minutes of August 2, 2021 (6-0, 1 abstention)
- Approved not requesting a hearing for Rebel Liquor License renewal (7-0)
Meeting
The Lexington Village Council adopted Ordinance 21-19 establishing Juneteenth as an official paid holiday and Resolution 21-23 to place a 1-mill park levy renewal on the ballot. Both passed unanimously (6-0). The council also waived the nightly equipment removal rule for a food trailer at the former Cup & Cone lot and approved routine items like minutes and the finance report.
- Adopted Ordinance 21-19 making Juneteenth an official paid holiday (6-0)
- Adopted Resolution 21-23 to submit 1-mill park levy renewal to voters (6-0)
- Waived rule requiring nightly removal of food trailer equipment at former Cup & Cone lot (6-0)
- Approved minutes of July 6, 2021 meeting (6-0)
- Accepted finance report as presented (6-0)
- Set adjournment time for 8:30 p.m. (6-0)
Meeting
The Village Council approved all requested waivers for the 2021 Blueberry Festival, including a parade permit for August 22nd, banner placements, and a noise ordinance waiver through 11:59 p.m. on festival nights. Council also adopted several ordinances and resolutions, including budget amendments, a resolution to accept federal coronavirus recovery funds, and a resolution authorizing a Community Reinvestment Area agreement with Charter Next Generation Films. An ordinance establishing Juneteenth as a paid holiday was held to first reading.
- Approved minutes of June 7, 2021 meeting (5 yeas, 2 abstentions).
- Approved all requested 2021 Blueberry Festival waivers (parade permit, banners, noise ordinance) unanimously.
- Approved use of a bounce house at Community Park for Stoneridge picnic, contingent on liability insurance.
- Adopted Ordinance 21-17 (permanent budget amendments for July) unanimously.
- Adopted Resolution 21-18 (accepting coronavirus state and local fiscal recovery funds) unanimously.
- Adopted Resolution 21-20 (requesting tax valuation certification for one mill parks levy) unanimously.
- Adopted Resolution 21-21 (adopting 2022 tax budget) unanimously.
- Adopted Resolution 21-22 (authorizing CRA agreement with Charter Next Generation Films) unanimously.
Meeting
The Village Council voted 5-0 to accept Northeast Ohio Public Energy Council (NOPEC) 2021 Energized Community Grant funds, with the money designated for Village Hall's windows and doors. The council also approved the minutes of the May 17, 2021 meeting, excused two absent members, and set adjournment for 8:00 p.m. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was procedural and adjourned early at 7:58 p.m.
- Approved Ordinance No. 21-16 accepting NOPEC 2021 Energized Community Grant funds for Village Hall windows and doors (5-0).
- Excused Council Members Wise and Getz from the meeting (5-0).
- Approved the minutes of the May 17, 2021 Regular Council Meeting (4-0, 1 abstention).
- Set the time of adjournment for 8:00 p.m. (5-0).
- Adjourned the meeting early at 7:58 p.m. (5-0).
Meeting
The Lexington Village Council meeting on May 17, 2021, was largely procedural. Council approved the minutes from the May 3 meeting, set an adjournment time, and accepted the finance report. No ordinances or resolutions were considered, and no public comments were heard. The meeting adjourned at 7:50 p.m.
- Approved the minutes of the May 3, 2021 Regular Council Meeting.
- Set the time of adjournment for 7:55 p.m.
- Accepted the Finance report as presented by Finance Director James Bank.
- Adjourned before the appointed hour at 7:50 p.m.
Meeting
The Lexington Village Council approved Ordinance 21-13, authorizing a contract with Kokosing Construction Company for street resurfacing, and Ordinance 21-15, making permanent budget amendments for May. Council also adopted Resolution 21-43, allowing the school district to place yard signs in the Village Square for the 2021 graduating class from May 17 to June 11. Additionally, the Council approved a one-time OHSAA softball event on Hannon Field and waived parade permit fees for the VFW Memorial Day parade.
- Approved Ordinance 21-13 authorizing a contract with Kokosing Construction Company for street resurfacing.
- Approved Resolution 21-43 allowing Lexington Local School District to place yard signs in the Village Square for the 2021 graduating class, limited to May 17 through June 11.
- Approved Ordinance 21-15 providing for permanent budget amendments and appropriations for May.
- Approved a one-time OHSAA Lexington softball event on Hannon Field on May 14, 2021.
- Waived parade permit fees for the VFW Memorial Day parade on May 31.
- Elected Mike Schuster to serve on the 2022 Cemetery Board in a joint meeting with Troy Township Trustees.
- Approved the minutes of the April 19, 2021 Regular Council Meeting.
- Set the time of adjournment for 8:25 p.m., but later adjourned early at 8:21 p.m.
Meeting
Council adopted Resolution 21-10, approving a firing range use agreement with North Central State College, after waiving rules for reading and committee referral. The agreement includes a no indemnity clause, as discussed by the attorney. Council also approved Resolution 21-12 to participate in ODOT road salt contracts for 2021.
- Approved Resolution 21-10: Firing range use agreement with North Central State College (5-0, Gongwer abstained).
- Approved Resolution 21-12: Participation in ODOT road salt contracts for 2021 (6-0).
- Approved extension of noise ordinance until 10:30 p.m. on May 5, 2021 for Tito's Restaurant outdoor event (6-0).
- Denied motion to renew liquor license for Lexington Beveridge & Spirits (0-6).
- Approved lot split of parcel #0482715603000 at 15 East Main Street (6-0).
- Approved minutes of April 5, 2021 meeting (5-0, Gongwer abstained).
- Accepted April 19 finance report (6-0).
- Excused Councilman Starr-Jude from meeting (6-0).
Meeting
The Village Council adopted Resolution 21-09, the multi-jurisdictional hazard mitigation plan, and Ordinance 21-11, permanent budget amendments for April. Resolution 21-10, a firing range use agreement with North Central State College, was tabled to pursue legalities. The council also approved minutes, set adjournment time, and excused Councilman Gongwer.
- Adopted Resolution 21-09, the multi-jurisdictional hazard mitigation plan (6-0).
- Tabled Resolution 21-10, the firing range use agreement with North Central State College (6-0).
- Adopted Ordinance 21-11, permanent budget amendments and appropriations for April (6-0).
- Approved the minutes of the March 15, 2021 regular meeting (5-0, 1 abstention).
- Set the time of adjournment for 8:15 p.m. (6-0).
- Excused Councilman Gongwer from the meeting (6-0).
- Adjourned early at 8:06 p.m. (6-0).
Meeting
The Lexington Village Council approved two resolutions authorizing agreements with the Lexington Soccer Association and the Lexington Baseball/Softball Association for use of fields at Patriot Park and Community Park. Both resolutions passed unanimously (6-0) after waiving standard committee and reading rules. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting also included routine approvals of minutes and the finance report.
- Approved Resolution 21-07 authorizing soccer field use agreement with Lexington Soccer Association (6-0)
- Approved Resolution 21-08 authorizing ball field use agreement with Lexington Baseball/Softball Association (6-0)
- Approved minutes of March 1, 2021 Regular Council Meeting (6-0)
- Accepted March Finance Report (6-0)
Meeting
Council unanimously approved Ordinance 21-06, transferring Village property to the Lexington Community Improvement Corporation to enable construction of a maintenance building/equipment storage facility for the Richland B&O Trail. The council also approved minutes from February 15, 2021, and set adjournment for 8:00 p.m. No other substantive decisions were made; remaining items were reports and communications.
- Approved Ordinance 21-06 transferring real property to Lexington CIC for bike trail maintenance building (7-0)
- Approved minutes of February 15, 2021 Regular Council Meeting (7-0)
- Set time of adjournment for 8:00 p.m. (7-0)
Buildings Grounds Committee
The Buildings and Grounds Committee reviewed and recommended 2021 capital spending for Village Hall, the Senior Depot, and Parks, totaling $48,615 (net of a NOPEC grant). They also discussed the upcoming Park Levy renewal and voted to recommend funding for a pickleball court conversion, not to exceed $2,000.
- Village Hall improvements: $27,786 (net) for computer storage, flooring, windows/doors
- Senior Depot kitchen equipment: $2,549
- Parks projects: $18,280 including stump removal, banners, walking path accessories
- Pickleball court conversion: up to $2,000, recommended to Finance
- Park Levy renewal discussion for November 2021
Meeting
The Village Council approved two ordinances: one authorizing competitive bids for resurfacing several streets (Church, Mill, Castor, and an alley) and another establishing employee compensation ranges. Both passed unanimously. The council also approved donating old police shields to Bellville Police and accepted the finance report.
- Approved Ordinance 21-04 authorizing bids for street resurfacing (7-0)
- Approved Ordinance 21-05 establishing employee compensation ranges (7-0)
- Approved donation of old police shields to Bellville Police (7-0)
- Accepted finance report for January 2021 (7-0)
- Approved minutes of Feb 1, 2021 meeting (7-0)
Meeting
The Lexington Village Council appointed Katie Getz to fill a council seat vacancy until December 31, 2021, and extended the FFCRA sick leave for non-essential employees until March 31, 2021. The council also approved minutes from three prior meetings, set an adjournment time, and assigned members to standing committees. No ordinances or resolutions were considered.
- Appointed Katie Getz to fill council seat vacancy until Dec 31, 2021 (6-0)
- Approved minutes of Jan 19, 2021 meeting (5-0, 2 abstentions)
- Approved minutes of Jan 25, 2021 meeting (6-0, 1 abstention)
- Approved minutes of Jan 27, 2021 meeting (6-0, 1 abstention)
- Set adjournment time for 8:00 p.m. (7-0)
- Extended FFCRA sick leave for non-essential employees until Mar 31, 2021 (7-0)
- Assigned council members to standing committees
Meeting
The Village Council held a special meeting to interview seven residents for an empty council seat. After the interviews, the council went into executive session to consider the appointment of a public official, then reconvened and adjourned without announcing a decision in open session. The meeting was otherwise procedural.
- Interviewed 7 candidates for vacant council seat: Keith Bacin, Robert Meister, Neal Franzen, Katie Getz, Jim Dolan, David Garrick, Christina Thompson
- Held executive session for consideration of appointment of a public official
- Adjourned at 8:08 p.m. after reconvening from executive session