Lexington public meetings in 2022
19 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Meeting
Council unanimously adopted Ordinance 22-29, authorizing the administrative director to apply for and enter into a cooperative agreement with the Ohio Water Development Authority for the water meter replacement project. Council also unanimously adopted Ordinance 22-30, providing permanent budget amendments and appropriations for November for administration, general, and security funds. Both ordinances were passed as emergencies, waiving the usual committee and two-reading rules.
- Adopted Ordinance 22-29 authorizing the water meter replacement project agreement with the Ohio Water Development Authority (unanimous).
- Adopted Ordinance 22-30 providing permanent budget amendments and appropriations for November (unanimous).
- Approved the minutes of the October 17, 2022 regular meeting (4 yeas, 2 abstentions).
- Excused Councilman Wise from the meeting (unanimous).
- Set the time of adjournment for 8:15 p.m. (unanimous).
- Adjourned early at 8:01 p.m. (unanimous).
Meeting
The Lexington Village Council adopted Ordinance 22-25, prohibiting non-emergency helicopter use in or near residential zones, and Ordinance 22-26, restricting temporary storage containers, shipping containers, and storage containers. Both ordinances passed unanimously (5-0) following a recommendation from the Planning Commission. The council also approved a permanent budget amendment (Ordinance 22-28) to fund a new ¾-ton truck for the Parks Department using Christmas lighting funds, and accepted the September finance report.
- Adopted Ordinance 22-25 prohibiting helicopter use in or near residential zones except for emergency or law enforcement (5-0).
- Adopted Ordinance 22-26 restricting use of temporary storage, shipping, and storage containers (5-0).
- Approved Ordinance 22-28, a permanent budget amendment for October Community Environment and Parks funds, enabling purchase of a ¾-ton truck using Christmas lighting funds (5-0).
- Accepted the September finance report as presented by Finance Director Jim Banks (5-0).
- Approved minutes of the October 3, 2022 Regular Council Meeting (5-0).
- Set time of adjournment for 8:10 p.m. (5-0).
- Excused Councilmen Jarvis and Alleshouse from the meeting (5-0).
- Adjourned before the appointed hour at 8:03 p.m. (5-0).
Meeting
Council approved K.E. McCartney & Associates as the Village of Lexington's engineer, replacing Poggemeyer Engineer Firm. Council also adopted Ordinance 22-27, which provides permanent budget amendments and appropriations for October for several funds. Two other ordinances were held to first reading: one prohibiting non-emergency helicopter use in residential zones and another restricting temporary storage containers. Council approved allowing food trucks on village property for the Halloween Walk on October 15th.
- Approved K.E. McCartney & Associates as the Village of Lexington's Engineer (7-0).
- Adopted Ordinance 22-27, providing permanent budget amendments and appropriations for October for administration, finance, general, income tax, and police funds (7-0).
- Held Ordinance 22-25, prohibiting non-emergency helicopter use in residential zones, to first reading.
- Held Ordinance 22-26, restricting temporary storage containers, to first reading.
- Approved permitting food trucks on village property for the Halloween Walk on October 15th, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. (7-0).
- Approved minutes of the September 19, 2022 Regular Council Meeting (6-0, 1 abstention).
- Set time of adjournment for 8:15 p.m. (7-0).
- Approved adjourning before the appointed hour (7-0).
Meeting
Council unanimously adopted Resolution 22-23, accepting the Budget Commission's tax levy amounts and certifying them to the county auditor. Council also unanimously adopted Resolution 22-24, authorizing a contract with ODOT for a resurfacing project on U.S. Route 42 within the village, declared an emergency. Zack Alleshouse was appointed and sworn in to fill a council seat vacancy until December 31, 2023. All votes were unanimous with no opposition.
- Appointed Zack Alleshouse to fill council seat vacancy until Dec 31, 2023 (5-0)
- Adopted Resolution 22-23 accepting tax levy amounts and certifying to county auditor (6-0)
- Adopted Resolution 22-24 authorizing ODOT contract for Route 42 resurfacing, declared emergency (6-0)
- Approved minutes of Sept 6 and Sept 12 meetings (5-0 each)
- Approved August finance report (6-0)
- Set adjournment time for 8:15 p.m. (6-0)
Meeting
The special meeting was held solely to interview four residents for the council seat vacated by Katie Getz. No action was voted on, as announced at the start. Council went into executive session to consider the appointment, then reconvened and adjourned without further action.
- Interviewed candidates David Garrick, Tom Schonauer, Zack Alleshouse, Keith Bacin for vacant council seat
- Adjourned to executive session for appointment consideration (6-0)
- Reconvened from executive session with no further action (6-0)
- Adjourned meeting (6-0)
Meeting
Council approved three ordinances: contracting with Civica for income tax software, applying for ODOT 90/10 safety funding, and amending the personnel handbook. All votes were unanimous (6-0). Council also renewed property and liability insurance and approved the finance report. Several citizen concerns were raised, including driveway flooding, beehives, and alley repaving, which were referred to committees or the county.
- Approved Ordinance 22-20 contracting with Civica for income tax software (6-0)
- Approved Ordinance 22-21 authorizing ODOT 90/10 funding application for safety improvements (6-0)
- Approved Ordinance 22-22 amending personnel handbook sections (6-0)
- Approved renewal of property and liability insurance with Hummel Group/Argonaut/Trident (6-0)
- Approved finance report for July (6-0)
- Approved minutes of August 1, 2022 meeting (6-0)
- Set adjournment time for 8:45 p.m. (6-0)
- Adjourned to executive session to discuss real estate purchase; no action taken
Meeting
The Lexington Village Council approved two ordinances: one for permanent budget amendments and appropriations for August, and another authorizing the administrative director to advertise for competitive bids for the village water meter system replacement. Both were adopted unanimously. The council also set the Trick or Treat date for October 27th from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. and discussed various resident concerns, including farmer's market vendor regulations and park maintenance.
- Approved Ordinance 22-18, permanent budget amendments and appropriations for August (7-0)
- Approved Ordinance 22-19, authorizing advertising for water meter system replacement bids (7-0)
- Set Trick or Treat date for Thursday, October 27th, 5:30-7:00 p.m. (7-0)
- Approved minutes of July 5, 2022 regular meeting (7-0)
- Approved minutes of July 18, 2022 special meeting (6-0, 1 abstention)
- Approved finance report (7-0)
Meeting
Council approved spending $27,000 in Village funds plus a $19,000 ODNR grant to pave the north parking lot of Patriot Park, despite one dissenting vote. They also approved several ordinances, including accepting a $9,800 NOPEC grant, adopting the 2023 tax budget, and authorizing bids for tax software. No decision was made on the Englefield Oil Gas Station, which was deferred for further review.
- Approved paving Patriot Park north parking lot with $27,000 Village funds and $19,000 ODNR grant (6-1, Jarvis dissenting)
- Approved soccer field rental fee of $50, same as baseball fields (7-0)
- Approved May and June finances (7-0)
- Approved Ordinance 22-15 accepting NOPEC 2022 Energized Community Grant of $9,800 (7-0)
- Approved Resolution 22-16 adopting 2023 tax budget (7-0)
- Approved Ordinance 22-17 authorizing bids for tax software (7-0)
- Approved minutes of June 6, 2022 meeting (7-0)
- Deferred decision on Englefield Oil Gas Station pending review of findings
Meeting
The Village Council adopted Ordinance 22-14, amending the fireworks code to allow possession only, while continuing to prohibit sales and discharge, in response to state law HB 172. The ordinance passed 6-1, with Councilman O'Brien dissenting. Council also approved all requested waivers for the 2022 Blueberry Festival, including a parade permit, banner placement, and noise ordinance waiver until 11:59 p.m. on festival nights.
- Adopted Ordinance 22-14 amending fireworks code to allow possession only, prohibiting sales and discharge (6-1, O'Brien dissenting)
- Approved all Blueberry Festival waivers: parade permit for Aug 21, Ohio Health banners, and noise ordinance waiver until 11:59 p.m. (7-0)
- Approved minutes of May 16, 2022 meeting (6-0, Jarvis abstaining)
- Set time of adjournment to 8:15 p.m. (7-0)
- Extended time of adjournment to 8:30 p.m. (7-0)
- Decided to maintain standard summer meeting schedule (once monthly June-August) with special sessions as needed
- Adjourned before appointed hour (7-0)
Meeting
The Village Council approved a lot split for a 4.417-acre parcel on Highridge Road with a temporary easement, and adopted two emergency resolutions: one authorizing an application for ODNR NatureWorks funds for Patriot Park paving, and another to contract with ODOT for a chip seal project on State Route 97. The meeting also included a citizen request for a block party road closure, which was discussed but not formally decided.
- Approved lot split for park #0482717209000, 4.417 acres with temporary easement on Highridge Road (5-1, Getz abstained)
- Adopted Resolution 22-12 authorizing ODNR NatureWorks grant application for Patriot Park paving, estimated $108,000 (6-0)
- Adopted Resolution 22-13 to contract with ODOT for chip seal on State Route 97, no cost to village unless upgrade requested (6-0)
- Approved Finance Report as of April 30, 2022 (6-0)
- Approved minutes of May 2, 2022 meeting (5-1, O'Brien abstained)
- Excused Councilman Jarvis from meeting (6-0)
- Set adjournment time for 8:30 p.m. (6-0)
- Adjourned early at 7:55 p.m. (6-0)
Meeting
The Village Council approved two employee packages: a Sick Leave Amendment Package and an Employee Retention Package, both recommended by the Rules & Personnel and Finance Committees. The Council also adopted Ordinance 22-11, which appropriates funds for May, including monies for the new packages, light repairs, and storm water payments. Additionally, the Council approved the Elks Club Flag Ceremony on the Village Square for June 14, 2022.
- Approved the Sick Leave Amendment Package, including retirement buyout, bonus, exchange, attendance bonus, and disciplinary policy amendment.
- Approved the Employee Retention Package, including retention bonus with two-year agreement, fitness/wellness reimbursements, and amendments to holiday, vacation, and personal time.
- Adopted Ordinance 22-11 for permanent amendments and appropriations for May for various funds.
- Approved the Elks Club Flag Ceremony on the Village Square on June 14, 2022.
- Approved the minutes of the April 18, 2022 Regular Council Meeting.
- Set the time of adjournment for 8:30 p.m.
- Excused Councilman O'Brien from the meeting.
- Nominated Jeff O'Brien to serve on the 2023 Cemetery Board.
Meeting
The Village Council unanimously approved two resolutions: one authorizing participation in ODOT's 2022 road salt contracts, and another authorizing the Mayor and Village Administrator to enter into an agreement with the Richland County Soil and Water Conservation District for stormwater management and sediment control regulations. Both resolutions were adopted as emergencies after waiving the rules requiring committee referral and multiple readings. The Council also approved the minutes of the April 4 meeting, the finance report, and set the adjournment time.
- Approved minutes of April 4, 2022 Regular Council Meeting (7-0).
- Set time of adjournment for 8:15 p.m. (7-0).
- Approved Finance Report as presented (7-0).
- Adopted Resolution 22-09 authorizing participation in ODOT road salt contracts (7-0).
- Adopted Resolution 22-10 authorizing agreement with Richland County Soil and Water Conservation District for stormwater management (7-0).
- Adjourned before the appointed hour at 8:07 p.m. (7-0).
Meeting
Council approved a variance for a new business at 40 East Main Street, allowing a 565 square foot enclosed patio with an eight foot setback instead of the required ten feet. Council also donated the Senior Center Shuttle Van (zero value) to The Avenue Church, and approved a 90-day safety study. The meeting was adjourned early at 8:00 p.m.
- Approved minutes of March 21, 2022 Regular Council Meeting (7-0).
- Set time of adjournment for 8:10 p.m. (7-0).
- Approved variance request for 40 East Main Street for a 565 sq ft enclosed patio with 8-foot setback (7-0).
- Donated Senior Center Shuttle Van of zero value to The Avenue Church (7-0).
- Approved proceeding with 90-day safety study (7-0).
- Adopted Ordinance No. 22-08 for permanent budget adjustments and appropriations for April (7-0).
- Adjourned before the appointed hour (7-0).
Meeting
The Village Council unanimously approved Ordinance 22-07, making permanent budget amendments and appropriations for March covering administration, law director, general, and sewer funds, including adjustments for traffic engineering, the aeration basin diffuser project, and legal fees. Council also unanimously approved hiring Burgess & Niple for a traffic study. All votes were 7-0.
- Approved minutes of the March 7, 2022 regular meeting (7-0).
- Set adjournment time for 8:45 p.m. (7-0).
- Approved the Finance Report for February (7-0).
- Approved moving forward with monies for the aeration basin at the Water Treatment Plant (7-0).
- Adopted Ordinance 22-07 for permanent budget amendments and appropriations (7-0).
- Approved employing Burgess & Niple for a traffic study (7-0).
- Adjourned to executive session to discuss litigation, then reconvened (7-0).
- Adjourned before the appointed hour (7-0).
Meeting
The Village Council approved a zoning request from the Richland County Board of Park Commissioners for a 1,200 square foot equipment maintenance building and a 600 square foot open-air picnic pavilion on parcel #0482713603004 near 205 South Mill Street. Council also adopted Ordinance 22-04 for permanent budget amendments and appropriations, and Resolutions 22-05 and 22-06 authorizing agreements with the Lexington Soccer Association and Lexington Baseball/Softball Association for field use. The meeting was adjourned early at 7:53 p.m.
- Approved minutes of February 21, 2022 meeting
- Set adjournment time for 8:15 p.m.
- Approved Planning Commission's zoning request for Parcel #0482713603004
- Adopted Ordinance 22-04 for permanent budget amendments and appropriations
- Adopted Resolution 22-05 for agreement with Lexington Soccer Association
- Adopted Resolution 22-06 for agreement with Lexington Baseball/Softball Association
- Adjourned before the appointed hour
Meeting
Council voted unanimously to remand the conditional use zoning application and related zoning issues for 15 Main Street, filed by B and B Realty Holdings, LLC & Englefield Oil, back to the Planning Commission for further proceedings to prepare a formal record. Council also voted to retain Attorney Kathy Ryan for outside assistance on the zoning application. The Planning Commission will hold a meeting on the property zoning on March 16, 2022 at 7:00 p.m. at the Lexington Depot Center.
- Approved minutes of February 7, 2022 Regular Council Meeting (7-0).
- Set time of adjournment for 8:45 p.m. (7-0).
- Set cabin rental fees at $150 for residents and $200 for non-residents; pavilion fees at $100 for residents and $150 for non-residents (7-0).
- Accepted Finance report as presented (7-0).
- Approved expenditure of $37,744.00 for a Hybrid Ford Explorer police cruiser (7-0).
- Adjourned to Executive Session to discuss pending or imminent court action (7-0).
- Remanded conditional use zoning application for 15 Main Street back to Planning Commission for further proceedings (7-0).
- Retained Attorney Kathy Ryan for outside Council assistance in zoning application (7-0).
Meeting
Council approved Ordinance 22-03, authorizing a contract with Poggemeyer Design Group for resurfacing Darby, Highridge, Pembroke, and alleys Castor, Kell, and Welch Place, with an emergency declaration. A motion to approve a Certificate of Appropriateness and zoning application for a commercial development at 15 East Main Street (Englefield Oil) failed due to lack of a second. Council also approved minutes, set adjournment time, and held an executive session.
- Approved Ordinance 22-03 authorizing a contract with Poggemeyer Design Group for street resurfacing (Darby, Highridge, Pembroke, and alleys Castor, Kell, Welch Place) as an emergency.
- Motion to approve Certificate of Appropriateness and Zoning Application for 15 East Main Street (Englefield Oil) failed due to lack of a second.
- Approved minutes of January 18, 2022 Regular Council Meeting (6 yeas, 0 nays, 1 abstain).
- Set time of adjournment for 8:45 p.m.
- Adjourned to Executive Session to discuss pending or imminent court action, then reconvened.
- Adjourned meeting before the appointed hour at 8:37 p.m.
Meeting
The Lexington Village Council meeting on January 18, 2022, was largely procedural. The council approved the minutes from the January 3 meeting, accepted the finance report, and set an adjournment time. No ordinances, resolutions, or old/new business items were considered, and no public comments were heard. The council also adjourned to an executive session to discuss security arrangements, with no action taken upon return.
- Approved the minutes of the January 3, 2022 Regular Council Meeting.
- Accepted the Finance Report as presented.
- Set the time of adjournment for 8:10 p.m.
- Adjourned to Executive Session to discuss security and emergency arrangements.
- Reconvened to Regular Session and then adjourned the meeting at 8:09 p.m.
Meeting
The Village Council approved Resolution 22-01 to sell unneeded municipal property via internet auction in 2022, and Resolution 22-02 authorizing the mayor and administrator to contract with ODOT for a systematic sign replacement project. Both were adopted unanimously after waiving standard rules. The council also reorganized, appointing Bob Jarvis as Council President/Pro Tempore and Adam Gongwer as Parliamentarian, and approved the December 20, 2021 minutes.
- Approved Resolution 22-01 to sell unneeded municipal property via internet auction in 2022 (7-0).
- Approved Resolution 22-02 to contract with ODOT for sign replacement (7-0).
- Elected Bob Jarvis as Council President/Pro Tempore (6-0, 1 abstention).
- Elected Adam Gongwer as Parliamentarian (6-0, 1 abstention).
- Approved minutes of December 20, 2021 meeting (6-0, 1 abstention).
- Set adjournment time for 8:15 p.m. (7-0).
- Adjourned early at 7:58 p.m. (7-0).