Lexington public meetings in 2024
17 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Meeting
Lexington Village Council filled two vacant council seats by appointing Michael Benson and Rodney Earick, approved a full-time probationary police officer, and approved Kimmy's Cucina's purchase of a liquor license. Council also authorized the mayor to negotiate the purchase of real property after an executive session.
- Appointed Michael Benson to fill vacant Council seat (4-0)
- Appointed Rodney Earick to fill vacant Council seat (4-0)
- Approved Kimmy's Cucina's purchase of liquor license (6-0)
- Adopted Resolution 24-42 confirming Kaylee A. Biglin as full-time probationary officer (6-0)
- Adopted Ordinance 24-43 for permanent budget amendments and appropriations (6-0)
- Authorized mayor to negotiate and execute purchase agreement for real property (6-0)
Meeting
The Village Council approved two ordinances: one replacing employee fiduciary bonds with governmental crime policy coverage, and another making permanent budget amendments and appropriations for October, including adjustments for the culvert project and county auditor reductions. The council also approved a $3,184.30 increase to the Mid Ohio Land Worx, LLC project appropriation due to actual costs. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting adjourned to executive session to discuss real property.
- Adopted Ordinance 24-40 replacing employee fiduciary bonds with governmental crime policy coverage (4-0)
- Adopted Ordinance 24-41 for permanent budget amendments and appropriations for October (4-0)
- Approved $3,184.30 increase to Mid Ohio Land Worx, LLC project appropriation (4-0)
- Approved finance report confirming all bank accounts reconciled through September 30 (4-0)
- Approved minutes of October 14, 2024 meeting (3-0, 1 abstention)
- Excused Councilman O'Brien from meeting (4-0)
- Set adjournment time for 8:30 p.m. (4-0)
- Adjourned to executive session to discuss purchase or sale of real property (4-0)
Meeting
Council voted 3-2 to authorize the Law Director to file a court complaint seeking a declaratory judgment on whether Councilman Hoptry's employment with Troy Township Fire Department violates the Village Charter. After the vote, Councilman Hoptry read a resignation statement effective immediately, and Council accepted it 4-1. Council also accepted Councilman Gongwer's resignation and elected Wynn Kearns as Council President/Pro Tempore.
- Accepted Councilman Gongwer's resignation (5-0).
- Elected Wynn Kearns as Council President/Pro Tempore (5-0).
- Approved minutes of September 16, 2024 (4-0, 1 abstention).
- Adopted Resolution 24-39 authorizing participation in Richland County road salt contracts (5-0).
- Held Ordinance 24-40 (employee fiduciary bonds replacement) to first reading.
- Authorized filing a court complaint regarding Councilman Hoptry's employment conflict (3-2).
- Accepted Councilman Hoptry's resignation (4-1).
- Adjourned to executive session to discuss real property purchase or sale (5-0).
Meeting
The Lexington Village Council approved a liquor license request for Matt McCune d.b.a. River Rock Café at 300 East Main Street, adopted an ordinance authorizing the Attorney General to collect municipal income tax debt, and approved a resolution accepting budget commission amounts and certifying tax levies. All votes were unanimous (6-0). The meeting also included routine approvals of minutes, bills, and the finance report, and ended with an executive session on real property.
- Approved River Rock Café liquor license request for 300 East Main Street (6-0)
- Adopted Ordinance No. 24-37 authorizing Attorney General to collect municipal income tax debt (6-0)
- Adopted Resolution No. 24-38 accepting budget commission amounts and certifying tax levies (6-0)
- Approved minutes of September 3, 2024 meeting (6-0)
- Approved bills for August 2024 (6-0)
- Approved finance report for August 2024 (6-0)
- Set time of adjournment for 8:20 p.m. (6-0)
- Adjourned to executive session to discuss purchase or sale of real property (6-0)
Meeting
Council approved switching the Village's property and liability insurance to Wichert Insurance with Selective Insurance at a cost of $66,081.00, which was lower than the current carrier's renewal. Council also adopted Ordinance No. 24-36, a permanent budget amendment and appropriation for September for the General and Police Department funds, with discussion noting monies for a new cruiser. Ordinance No. 24-37, authorizing the Attorney General to collect municipal income tax debt, was held to first reading. Council also approved the August finance report and bills, and excused Councilman O'Brien.
- Excused Councilman O'Brien from the meeting
- Approved minutes of the August 5, 2024 Regular Council Meeting
- Set time of adjournment for 8:25 p.m.
- Approved bills for August 2024
- Approved the Finance report for August 2024
- Approved use of Wichert Insurance with Selective Insurance for Village Insurance at $66,081.00
- Adopted Ordinance No. 24-36 for permanent budget amendments and appropriations for September
- Held Ordinance No. 24-37 to first reading, authorizing Attorney General to collect municipal income tax debt
Meeting
Council approved the purchase of a 2024 police cruiser for about $61,000, adopted a resolution confirming Dalton Deel as a full-time probationary police officer, and authorized bidding for the 200 West Main Street culvert project. It also approved engineering design plans for the State Route 42 culvert replacement, joined the national opioids settlement with Kroger Co., and passed several financial ordinances including budget amendments. A resident's request for a Village Facebook page was discussed but no decision was made.
- Approved purchase of a 2024 police cruiser (total cost $60,935-$61,935) to bring department to six cruisers
- Adopted Resolution 24-30 confirming Dalton Deel as full-time probationary police officer
- Adopted Resolution 24-31 authorizing competitive bids for the 200 West Main Street culvert project
- Adopted Ordinance 24-32 approving State Route 42 culvert replacement engineering design plans
- Adopted Ordinance 24-33 approving national opioids settlement with Kroger Co.
- Adopted Ordinance 24-34 approving payment of an invoice via then-and-now certificate for a missed OWDA payment
- Adopted Ordinance 24-35 approving permanent budget amendments for administrative, general, income tax, and park funds
- Approved July 2024 bills and finance report
Meeting
The Village Council approved three ordinances/resolutions: permanent budget amendments for July covering police, general, and depot senior funds; the 2025 tax budget; and consent for ODOT to use snow and ice control on state highways. All votes were unanimous (5-0). The meeting also included routine approvals of minutes, finance report, and an executive session for property discussion.
- Adopted Ordinance 24-27 for permanent budget amendments and appropriations (5-0)
- Adopted Ordinance 24-28 adopting the 2025 tax budget (5-0)
- Adopted Resolution 24-29 consenting to ODOT snow/ice control on state highways (5-0)
- Approved minutes of June 3, 2024 meeting (5-0)
- Approved finance report (5-0)
- Set adjournment time for 8:20 p.m. (5-0)
- Excused Councilmen Hoptry and Little (5-0)
- Adjourned to executive session for property purchase/sale discussion (5-0)
Meeting
The Village Council approved all requested Blueberry Festival permits and waivers, including parade permits, banner placements, and a noise ordinance waiver for three nights. Council also adopted Resolution 24-25 authorizing a document scanning agreement with Global Search, and Ordinance 24-26 for June budget amendments and appropriations. All votes were unanimous (7-0).
- Approved minutes of May 20, 2024 regular meeting (7-0).
- Set adjournment time for 8:45 p.m. (7-0).
- Approved all Blueberry Festival requests: parade permits for Aug 15 and Aug 18, sponsor banners, OhioHealth banners, and noise waiver until midnight Aug 15-17 (7-0).
- Adopted Resolution 24-25 authorizing agreement with Global Search for document software and scanning project, with emergency clause (7-0).
- Adopted Ordinance 24-26 for permanent budget amendments and appropriations for June, including first meter project payment and $5,500 for pole replacement (7-0).
- Adjourned to executive session to discuss property purchase or sale; no action taken (7-0).
Meeting
Council unanimously adopted Ordinance No. 24-23, authorizing the administrative director to contract with K.E. McCartney & Associates for the village's lead service line inventory project, an Ohio EPA requirement. Council also unanimously approved Resolution No. 24-24 to pay an AEP invoice via a then-and-now certificate. Minutes from May 6, 2024, were approved with two abstentions, and the meeting adjourned at 7:58 p.m.
- Approved Ordinance No. 24-23 authorizing an agreement with K.E. McCartney & Associates for the lead service line inventory project (7-0).
- Approved Resolution No. 24-24 to pay an AEP invoice based on a then-and-now certificate (7-0).
- Approved the minutes of the May 6, 2024 regular council meeting (5-0, 2 abstentions).
- Set the time of adjournment for 8:00 p.m. (7-0).
- Approved the finance report for April (7-0).
- Adjourned before the appointed hour at 7:58 p.m. (7-0).
Meeting
The Village Council approved several equipment and infrastructure contracts, including a backhoe purchase from Southeastern Equipment Co., the sale of a 2015 truck to Morrow County, a new F-600 truck from Tri-State Ford, street resurfacing with Sarver Paving, and a chip/seal contract with Iberia Earthworm Construction for the Bicentennial Park lot. The Council also accepted a water/sewer employee resignation, approved a Then and Now certificate for AEP, and adopted budget amendments and a NOPEC grant ordinance. The meeting was a joint session with Troy Township Trustees, who recommended Trustee Wittmer for the 2025 Cemetery Board.
- Approved Trustee Wittmer for the 2025 Cemetery Board (joint with Troy Township)
- Approved minutes of April 15, 2024 regular meeting
- Approved Then and Now Certificate for AEP at $19,513.12
- Accepted resignation of Tyler Roberts effective June 14, 2024
- Approved contract with Iberia Earthworm Construction for chip/seal at Bicentennial Park ($58,230.00)
- Adopted Resolution 24-17 authorizing backhoe purchase from Southeastern Equipment Co.
- Adopted Resolution 24-18 authorizing sale of 2015 truck to Morrow County Highway Garage
- Adopted Resolution 24-19 authorizing purchase/outfitting of 2024 F-600 truck from Tri-State Ford and Glendhill Road Machinery Co.
Meeting
The Village Council approved Ordinance 24-12, amending the permanent budget and appropriations for March, and adopted it. It also adopted Resolutions 24-14 and 24-15, authorizing agreements with the Lexington Baseball/Softball Association and Lexington Soccer Association for field use at community parks. The council approved participation in county-wide coverage for April 8-9 and excused Councilman Bacin.
- Approved Ordinance 24-12 (permanent budget amendments and appropriations for March) as amended by the Finance Committee.
- Adopted Resolution 24-14 authorizing an agreement with Lexington Baseball/Softball Association for ball field use at Lexington Community Park.
- Adopted Resolution 24-15 authorizing an agreement with Lexington Soccer Association for soccer field use at Lexington Patriot Park.
- Approved participation with the county for coverage on April 8-9 (eclipse-related mutual aid).
- Approved $1,600 emergency repair for Village Hall generator ignition.
- Approved minutes of March 18, 2024 meeting.
- Excused Councilman Bacin from the meeting.
- Set adjournment time to 7:55 p.m. (later adjourned early at 7:43 p.m.).
Meeting
The Council approved Ordinance 24-12, which includes permanent budget amendments and appropriations for March, after adding changes recommended by the Finance Committee. It also adopted Resolutions 24-14 and 24-15, authorizing agreements with the Lexington Baseball/Softball Association and the Lexington Soccer Association for use of fields at Lexington Community Park and Lexington Patriot Park. Additionally, the Council voted to participate with the county for coverage during the April 8-9 eclipse, and approved a $1,600 emergency repair for the Village Hall generator.
- Approved Ordinance 24-12 (permanent budget amendments and appropriations for March) with Finance Committee changes.
- Adopted Resolution 24-14 authorizing an agreement with the Lexington Baseball/Softball Association for ball field use.
- Adopted Resolution 24-15 authorizing an agreement with the Lexington Soccer Association for soccer field use.
- Approved participation with the county for coverage on April 8-9 (eclipse).
- Approved $1,600 emergency repair for the Village Hall generator.
- Approved minutes of March 18, 2024, and set adjournment time for 7:55 p.m.
Meeting
Council approved a motion to request $1.1 million in state grant money, with the Village contributing $60,000, for revitalization at the Lexington Senior Depot. They also adopted ordinances for budget amendments, the Richland County 9-1-1 plan, and new water/sewer tap fees for new residential construction. One ordinance was held to first reading, and the meeting included procedural approvals and an executive session.
- Approved minutes of March 4, 2024, with 6 yeas, 0 nays, 1 abstention.
- Set adjournment time for 8:45 p.m. (7 yeas).
- Approved Finance Report as presented (7 yeas).
- Appointed Administrator Peter Them to the NOPEC Board of Directors (7 yeas).
- Approved request for $1.1 million grant with $60,000 Village match for Lexington Senior Depot revitalization (7 yeas).
- Adopted Ordinance 24-10 for permanent budget amendments and appropriations (7 yeas).
- Adopted Resolution 24-11 approving the Richland County Final 9-1-1 Plan (7 yeas).
- Adopted Ordinance 24-13 establishing new water and sewer tap fees for new residential construction (6 yeas, 1 nay).
Meeting
The Lexington Village Council adopted Ordinance 24-08 establishing a disinterment policy for the Lexington-Troy Township Union Cemetery, and Resolution 24-09 approving the hiring of Andrew Smallstey as a part-time consultant at $80 per hour. Council also elected Peter Them as prevailing wage administrator and approved an Easter egg hunt in Patriot Park. All votes were unanimous except for two 5-1 votes on waiving rules for the consultant resolution, with Councilman Little dissenting.
- Adopted Ordinance 24-08, disinterment policy for Union Cemetery (6-0)
- Adopted Resolution 24-09, hiring Andrew Smallstey as part-time consultant at $80/hour (6-0)
- Elected Peter Them as Prevailing Wage administrator (6-0)
- Approved egg hunt in Patriot Park on March 24, 2024, hosted by Jami Kinton-Sluss (6-0)
- Approved minutes of February 5, 2024 (5-0-1, Kearns abstaining)
- Approved Finance report for January (6-0)
- Set adjournment time for 8:15 p.m. (6-0)
- Excused Councilman Hoptry from meeting (6-0)
Meeting
The Village Council approved Ordinance 24-07 authorizing the administrative director to advertise for competitive bids for resurfacing certain village streets, declaring an emergency. Council also approved hiring Andrew Smallstey as a consultant at $100/hour on an as-needed basis, and allowed retiring Administrator Andy Smallstey to purchase village-issued computer equipment for $165. All votes were unanimous (6-0).
- Approved Ordinance 24-07 to advertise for competitive bids for street resurfacing (6-0)
- Approved hiring Andrew Smallstey as consultant at $100/hour, as-needed, through Dec 31, 2024 (6-0)
- Approved sale of Samsung Galaxy Tablet S5e and Remarkable 2 paper tablet to retiring Administrator Andy Smallstey for $165 (6-0)
- Approved minutes of January 16, 2024 meeting (6-0)
- Approved printed Finance report (6-0)
- Excused Councilman Kearns from 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)
Meeting
The Village Council adopted Ordinance 24-06 prohibiting adult-use cannabis processing, dispensing, laboratories, cultivation areas, and facilities, with Councilman Hoptry abstaining. Council also approved several other measures, including a $22,000 payment for a connector/annexation road study, a new employee compensation range, budget amendments for parks (including pickleball courts), and the appointment of Peter Them as Administrative Director. The meeting was largely procedural, with no other substantive discussion.
- Adopted Ordinance 24-06 prohibiting adult-use cannabis businesses (4-0-1, Hoptry abstaining).
- Authorized payment of $22,000 for a connector/annexation road study (5-0).
- Adopted Ordinance 24-03 establishing employee compensation ranges (5-0).
- Adopted Ordinance 24-04 for permanent budget amendments for parks and general funds (5-0).
- Adopted Ordinance 24-05 appointing Peter Them as Administrative Director (5-0).
- Adopted Resolution 24-02 directing changes to bank accounts and safe deposit box (4-0-1, Gongwer abstaining).
- Approved minutes of January 2, 2024 meeting (5-0).
- Set and later extended the time of adjournment (5-0).
Meeting
The Village Council approved Resolution 24-01, declaring intent to sell property no longer needed for municipal purposes through an internet auction during 2024. The council also reorganized for 2024, electing Adam Gongwer as Council President/Pro Tempore and Keith Bacin as Parliamentarian, and approved the minutes of the December 18, 2023 meeting. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included reports and discussion of a water pump house repair.
- Approved Resolution 24-01 to sell surplus property via internet auction (7-0)
- Elected Adam Gongwer as Council President/Pro Tempore (6-0, 1 abstention)
- Elected Keith Bacin as Parliamentarian (6-0, 1 abstention)
- Approved minutes of December 18, 2023 meeting (5-0, 2 abstentions)
- Set adjournment time for 8:05 p.m. (7-0)