Lexington public meetings in 2023
19 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Meeting
The Lexington Village Council adopted the 2024 permanent appropriations ordinance and a year-end budget amendment ordinance, both unanimously. The council also approved the December financial report and minutes from the prior meeting. No citizen comments were heard, and no other substantive decisions were made.
- Adopted Ordinance 23-36, 2024 permanent appropriations (7-0)
- Adopted Ordinance 23-37, year-end budget amendments for multiple funds (7-0)
- Approved December Financial Report (7-0)
- Approved minutes of December 4, 2023 meeting (6-0, 1 abstention)
Meeting
The Lexington Village Council approved Ordinance 23-35, making permanent budget amendments and appropriations for December for the income tax and police funds. It also approved a request to display a Menorah at Lexington Community Park from December 7-15. The 2024 appropriations ordinance (23-36) was held to first reading. The council accepted Administrator Andrew Smallstey's retirement letter.
- Approved Ordinance 23-35 (permanent budget amendments for income tax and police funds) (6-0)
- Approved Menorah display at Lexington Community Park Dec 7-15 (6-0)
- Accepted Administrator Andrew Smallstey's retirement letter (6-0)
- Held Ordinance 23-36 (2024 appropriations) to first reading
- Approved minutes of Nov 20, 2023 meeting (6-0)
- Set adjournment time for 8:32 p.m. (6-0)
Meeting
Council approved Ordinance 23-33, permanent budget amendments and appropriations for November across multiple funds, and Resolution 23-34, confirming Eric Wendling as a full-time probationary police officer. Council also approved a three-year plan for Hinkle auditor reports. The meeting included procedural approvals of minutes and adjournment time, and an executive session on property purchase or sale.
- Approved Ordinance 23-33 for permanent budget amendments and appropriations for November
- Approved Resolution 23-34 confirming Eric Wendling as a full-time probationary police officer
- Approved a three-year plan for Hinkle auditor reports
- Approved minutes of the November 6, 2023 meeting
- Set adjournment time for 8:41 p.m.
- Excused Councilman Alleshouse from the meeting
- Adjourned to executive session to discuss property purchase or sale
- Adjourned before the appointed hour
Meeting
The Lexington Village Council approved Ordinance 23-29 prohibiting engine retarders on commercial vehicles that create a public nuisance, and Ordinance 23-31 for permanent budget amendments. Council also approved the Lexington-Troy Township Union Board Cemetery decision to seek a replacement levy for the March 19, 2024 election. The meeting included reports on completed pickleball/basketball courts, upcoming Light Up Lexington event, and water meter project progress.
- Adopted Ordinance 23-29 prohibiting engine retarders on commercial vehicles (7-0)
- Adopted Ordinance 23-31 for permanent budget amendments and appropriations (7-0)
- Approved cemetery replacement levy for March 19, 2024 election (7-0)
- Approved minutes of October 16, 2023 meeting (6-0, 1 abstention)
- Set adjournment time for 8:39 p.m. (7-0)
- Adjourned to executive session for property purchase/sale and employment discussion (7-0)
Meeting
The Council approved Ordinance 23-30, which makes permanent budget amendments and appropriations for October for the Street C, M, & R and Storm Water Funds, after waiving rules requiring committee referral and two readings. The Council also approved the October finance report, allowed the Adam Schuster Memorial Tournament to be held at Patriot Park with fees waived, and excused Councilman Wise. No other substantive decisions were made; several committee reports were given with no action.
- Approved Ordinance 23-30, permanent budget amendments and appropriations for October for Street C, M, & R and Storm Water Funds, after waiving rules for committee referral and two readings.
- Approved the October finance report as presented by Finance Director James L. Banks.
- Approved allowing the Adam Schuster Memorial Tournament to take place October 28-29 at Patriot Park, waiving fees for the charity event.
- Approved the minutes of the October 2, 2023 Regular Council Meeting.
- Excused Councilman Wise from the meeting.
- Set the time of adjournment for 8:15 p.m., but the meeting adjourned early at 7:51 p.m.
Meeting
The Village Council approved two ordinances: one for permanent budget amendments and appropriations for October, and another clarifying water and sanitary sewer rate legislation. Both passed unanimously (5-0). Council also approved a Fall Festival at Patriot Park, a high school bonfire, and the holiday schedule.
- Approved Ordinance 23-27 on budget amendments and appropriations (5-0)
- Approved Ordinance 23-28 clarifying water and sewer rates (5-0)
- Approved PTO Fall Festival at Patriot Park on Oct 31, 5-8 p.m. with insurance (5-0)
- Approved high school bonfire on Oct 26 (5-0)
- Approved holiday schedule with closures Dec 22, 25, Jan 1 (5-0)
- Approved minutes of Sept 18 meeting (5-0)
- Set adjournment time for 8:15 p.m. (5-0)
Meeting
The Lexington Village Council approved four items: a resolution accepting tax levies, a resolution confirming Philip Sherman as a full-time probation police officer, a resolution updating bank accounts, and an ordinance amending the budget. All passed unanimously (7-0). The council also discussed a resident's request about jake brake legislation and a library story walk proposal, but took no action on either.
- Adopted Resolution 23-23 accepting tax levies and certifying to county auditor (7-0)
- Adopted Resolution 23-24 confirming Philip Sherman as full-time probation police officer (7-0)
- Adopted Resolution 23-25 updating village officials on bank accounts and safe deposit box (7-0)
- Adopted Ordinance 23-26 for permanent budget amendments and appropriations (7-0)
- Approved minutes of September 5, 2023 meeting (7-0)
- Accepted July and August finance report (7-0)
Meeting
The Lexington Village Council meeting on September 5, 2023, was largely procedural, with no ordinances or resolutions considered. Council approved the August 7 minutes, excused Councilman Alleshouse, and set an 8:30 p.m. adjournment time. Mayor White announced trick-or-treat will be held October 26 from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m., and reported that litigation over the square is resolved with the zoning denial upheld. Council adjourned to executive session to discuss property purchase or sale, then reconvened and adjourned early.
- Approved August 7, 2023 minutes (6-0)
- Excused Councilman Alleshouse (6-0)
- Set adjournment time for 8:30 p.m. (6-0)
- Adjourned to executive session to discuss property purchase or sale (6-0)
- Reconvened to regular session (6-0)
- Adjourned before appointed hour (6-0)
Meeting
Council unanimously adopted Ordinance 23-22 authorizing a contract with Sportscape Builders, LLC for the Bicentennial Park courts project, waiving committee and two-reading rules. They also approved the May and June 2023 finance reports, a driveway easement for Complete Access at 144 Plymouth Street, and a 2024 insurance renewal with Hummel Group. A motion to refer all current zoning districts to the Planning Commission for review was passed.
- Adopted Ordinance 23-22 for Bicentennial Park courts contract with Sportscape Builders (7-0)
- Approved May and June 2023 Finance Reports (7-0)
- Approved driveway easement for Complete Access at 144 Plymouth Street (7-0)
- Approved 2024 property and liability insurance renewal with Hummel Group (7-0)
- Referred all current zoning districts to Planning Commission for review (7-0)
- Approved minutes of July 10, 2023 meeting (6-0, 1 abstention)
Meeting
Council unanimously adopted three ordinances and two resolutions, including placing three charter amendments on the November ballot, consenting to ODOT snow/ice control, amending the budget, adopting the 2024 tax budget, and agreeing to ODOT road improvements. All votes were 6-0. No items were denied or tabled.
- Adopted Ordinance 23-17 placing three charter amendments on November ballot (6-0)
- Adopted Ordinance 23-18 consenting to ODOT snow/ice control on state highways (6-0)
- Adopted Ordinance 23-19 amending budget, moving $24,500 for East Main Street upgrades (6-0)
- Adopted Resolution 23-20 adopting 2024 tax budget (6-0)
- Adopted Resolution 23-21 agreeing to ODOT road/intersection improvements starting 2025 (6-0)
- Approved minutes of June 5, 2023 meeting (6-0)
- Excused Councilman Wise from meeting (6-0)
Meeting
Council unanimously appointed Captain Troy Weaver as the new Chief of Police, replacing retiring Chief Brett Pauley. They also approved all Blueberry Festival waivers, including parade permits, banners, and a noise ordinance waiver, and approved several personnel and administrative items.
- Appointed Captain Weaver as new Chief of Police (6-0)
- Approved all Blueberry Festival waivers: parade permits, banners, noise waiver (6-0)
- Approved replacing 326.5 hours sick leave for Officer Davis, including $600 bonus (6-0)
- Approved funding salary structure for SRO (6-0)
- Approved Chief Pauley retirement buy-out in two check format (6-0)
- Approved renaming cemetery to Lexington-Troy Township Union Cemetery, subject to Troy Township approval (6-0)
- Moved July Council meeting to July 10 (6-0)
- Approved minutes of May 15 meeting (5-0-1)
Meeting
Council unanimously approved three ordinances: a professional design services agreement with The Edge Group for the downtown plan, a contract with Kokosing Construction for street resurfacing, and an amendment to increase full-time police officers, including a second school resource officer. A charter amendment ordinance was held to first reading. All votes were 6-0.
- Approved Ordinance 23-14: design services agreement with The Edge Group for downtown plan (6-0)
- Approved Ordinance 23-15: contract with Kokosing Construction for street resurfacing (6-0)
- Approved Ordinance 23-16: increase full-time police officers, adding second SRO (6-0)
- Held Ordinance 23-17: charter amendments on residency and publication to first reading
- Approved May Financial Report (6-0)
- Approved minutes of May 1, 2023 (5-0, 1 abstention)
- Excused Councilman Jarvis (6-0)
Meeting
Council approved two ordinances: one accepting a NOPEC grant for the Depot roof, and another authorizing bids for pickleball and basketball courts at Bicentennial Park. The 2023 street resurfacing project will be re-bid after a bidder used non-standard asphalt specs. Council also approved an extra circus show date for May 19, 2023.
- Approved Ordinance 23-12 accepting NOPEC grant for Depot roof
- Approved Ordinance 23-13 authorizing bids for pickleball/basketball courts at Bicentennial Park
- Approved second circus show date on May 19, 2023
- Approved finance report as of March 31, 2023
- Approved minutes of April 3, 2023 meeting
- Excused Councilman O'Brien from meeting
- Set adjournment time for 8:40 p.m.
- Adjourned to executive session to discuss property purchase or sale
Meeting
Council unanimously adopted Ordinance 23-09 accepting the Lexington Local School District's annexation petition, Resolution 23-10 authorizing a ballfield use agreement with the Lexington Baseball/Softball Association, and Ordinance 23-11 for April budget amendments and appropriations, including funds for the water meter replacement project. Council also accepted the continuation of the Charter Next Gen CRA based on the Tax Incentive Review Committee's recommendation. The meeting adjourned to executive session to discuss property purchase or sale, then reconvened and adjourned.
- Approved Ordinance 23-09 accepting the school district's annexation petition (6-0).
- Approved Resolution 23-10 authorizing the ballfield use agreement with Lexington Baseball/Softball Association (6-0).
- Approved Ordinance 23-11 for April budget amendments and appropriations, including funds for water meter replacement (6-0).
- Accepted the continuation of the Charter Next Gen CRA based on TIRC recommendation (6-0).
- Approved minutes of March 20, 2023 meeting (6-0).
- Set adjournment time for 8:45 p.m. (6-0).
- Adjourned to executive session to discuss property purchase or sale (6-0).
- Adjourned before the appointed hour at 8:42 p.m. (6-0).
Meeting
Council adopted two ordinances authorizing competitive bids for resurfacing village streets, with one also covering the purchase of new police body cameras after the current ones failed. The body camera purchase was approved separately at a cost of approximately $6,800. All votes were unanimous (7-0).
- Approved minutes of March 6, 2023 meeting (7-0).
- Set adjournment time for 8:10 p.m. (7-0).
- Accepted and approved March Finance Report (7-0).
- Approved purchase of police body cameras for about $6,800 (7-0).
- Adopted Ordinance 23-07 authorizing bids for street resurfacing (7-0).
- Adopted Ordinance 23-08 authorizing bids for street resurfacing and body camera purchase (7-0).
- Adjourned before the appointed hour at 7:54 p.m. (7-0).
Meeting
Council approved a request from Steve and Christine Myers to hold two circus shows on May 18, 2023, at 152 Plymouth Street, with all proceeds donated to Visual Bucket List via Make A Wish Foundation. Council also adopted Ordinance No. 23-06, authorizing the mayor to sign documents for participation in opioid settlements with TEVA, Allergan, CVS, Walmart, and Walgreens, declared an emergency. The minutes of the February 20, 2023 meeting were approved, and the meeting adjourned early at 7:53 p.m.
- Approved minutes of February 20, 2023 Regular Council Meeting (7-0).
- Set time of adjournment for 8:05 p.m. (7-0).
- Approved Visual Bucket and the Myers to hold two circus shows on May 18, 2023 at 152 Plymouth Street (7-0).
- Waived rules requiring ordinance from standing committee for Ordinance No. 23-06 (7-0).
- Waived rules requiring ordinance read on two separate occasions for Ordinance No. 23-06 (7-0).
- Adopted Ordinance No. 23-06 authorizing mayor to sign opioid settlement documents (7-0).
- Adjourned before the appointed hour (7-0).
Meeting
The Village Council approved Resolution 23-04, authorizing an agreement with the Lexington Soccer Association for use of soccer fields at Lexington Patriot Park, after accepting minor clarifications. They also adopted Ordinance 23-05, making permanent budget amendments and appropriations for February for the General Fund, Police, and Storm Water Funds, including funds for cruiser outfitting, FLOCK cameras, and $8,000 for stormwater. The meeting included procedural approvals of minutes and reports, and ended with an executive session on litigation.
- Approved Resolution 23-04, authorizing an agreement with the Lexington Soccer Association for use of soccer fields at Lexington Patriot Park.
- Adopted Ordinance 23-05, providing for permanent budget amendments and appropriations for February for General Fund, Police, and Storm Water Funds.
- Approved the February finance report as presented by Finance Director James Bank.
- Approved the minutes of the February 6, 2023 Regular Council Meeting.
- Set the time of adjournment for 8:45 p.m.
- Excused Councilman Wise from the meeting.
- Adjourned to Executive Session to discuss litigation, then reconvened.
- Adjourned the meeting before the appointed hour at 8:31 p.m.
Meeting
The Village Council approved the immediate purchase of a police cruiser up-fit at $14,000 and a Flock license plate reader at $14,250, totaling $28,250, to avoid rising costs. They also approved a setback variance for 17 Otterbein Court, accepted the Active Transportation Plan as a guideline, and approved the minutes of the January 17, 2023 meeting. The meeting adjourned to executive session to consider the appointment of a public official, with no action taken.
- Approved the minutes of the January 17, 2023 Regular Council Meeting (4 yeas, 2 abstains).
- Approved a setback variance for 17 Otterbein Court, allowing a 3-foot setback instead of the standard 8-foot in an R-1 district.
- Accepted the Active Transportation Plan as recommended by the Planning Commission, to be used as a guideline.
- Approved the immediate purchase of a cruiser up-fit at $14,000 and a Flock LPR at $14,250, totaling $28,250.
- Adjourned to executive session to consider the appointment of a public official; no action was taken.
Meeting
Council approved Resolution 23-03 authorizing the administrative director to apply for an Ohio EPA grant of up to $10,000 to purchase water testing equipment, with identified items totaling $9,800. Council also approved the finance report, set holiday pay for Christmas/New Year 2023/24, and adjourned to executive session to discuss purchasing real property, with no action taken.
- Approved Resolution 23-03 to apply for Ohio EPA grant for water testing equipment (up to $10,000).
- Approved the Finance Report as given.
- Approved holiday pay/schedule for Christmas/New Year 2023/24 (Dec 22 and Dec 29, 2023).
- Approved minutes of January 3, 2023 meeting.
- Set time of adjournment to 8:00 p.m., later extended to 8:15 p.m. and 8:25 p.m.
- Adjourned to executive session to discuss purchase of real property; no action taken.
- Voted not to request a hearing for Lex Beverage Drive-Thru LLC membership change.
- Discussed replacing town entry signs; no formal action taken.