Marion public meetings in 2024
8 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council Agendas
Council voted down Ordinance 2024-138 to change Franklin St. to a one-way street eastbound after residents submitted a petition against it. They also adopted several ordinances: a contract for recodification of city ordinances (6-2), further support for Marion Victims Assistance Program (5-3), authorizing bids for fuel and road paint (8-0), budget amendments (8-0), and resolutions reappointing health board member and planning commission member, and applying for a transit grant.
- Ordinance 2024-138 defeated 0-8 to make Franklin St. one-way
- Ordinance 2024-130 adopted 6-2 for recodification contract with American Legal Publishing
- Ordinance 2024-135 adopted 5-3 supporting Marion Victims Assistance Program
- Ordinance 2024-132 postponed to Jan 6, 2025 (vacation of part of Chase Street and alley)
- Resolution 2024-035 adopted 8-0 to apply for ODOT transit grant
City Council Agendas
The Marion City Council will hold second readings and consider final passage of several ordinances, including the 2025 salary and benefits appropriations for all city funds, a tax code update to comply with state law, and a change to make Franklin Street one-way eastbound. New business includes a 2024 budget amendment, a resolution to seek a federal grant for senior transit, and support for the U.S. Semiquincentennial commission.
- Second reading of Ordinance 2025-001 appropriating salaries and benefits for all funds for fiscal year ending December 31, 2025
- Second reading of Ordinance 2024-136 amending the city tax code to comply with state law
- Second reading of Ordinance 2024-138 directing the Safety Director to change Franklin Street to a one-way street going east
- New business: Ordinance 2024-139 making adjustments to 2024 appropriations
- Resolution 2024-032 authorizing grant application for the Enhanced Mobility of Seniors Program (FTA Section 5310)
City Council Agendas
City Council is meeting to discuss the 2025 fiscal year budget and various city ordinances. Key items include a proposal to make Franklin St. a one-way street and the creation of a Grant Administrator position.
- Ordinance 2025-001: Appropriations for salaries, benefits, and expenditures for fiscal year ending December 31, 2025
- Ordinance 2024-138: Changing Franklin St. to a one-way street going east
- Ordinance 2024-123: Creating a Grant Administrator position and establishing pay range
- Ordinance 2024-132: Vacating part of Chase Street and a 12’5” wide alley
- Ordinance 2024-130: Contract with American Legal Publishing for recodification services
City Council Agendas
The Marion City Council at its regular meeting on November 12, 2024 will vote on the 2025 budget ordinance appropriating salaries and benefits for all funds. Other new business includes creating a grant administrator position, adjusting 2024 appropriations, and requesting reports on the pilot transportation program. Old business includes a stop sign ordinance at North Greenwood Street and East Mark Street. The council will also elect a clerk pro tempore.
- ORDINANCE 2025-001: Appropriations for salaries and benefits for FY2025 (budget)
- ORDINANCE 2024-123: Creating Grant Administrator position with pay range (Bodine)
- ORDINANCE 2024-119: Stop signs at North Greenwood Street and East Mark Street (Traffic Commission 7-0)
- ORDINANCE 2024-124: Requesting reports on Pilot Transportation Program (Schaber)
- ORDINANCE 2024-126: Adjustments to 2024 appropriations (Courtwright)
City Council Agendas
The Marion City Council will hold its regular meeting on Oct. 28, 2024, to vote on a resolution to join the Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission. Two ordinances are on the agenda: one to establish a Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) grant application, and another for an additional appropriation to the Law Director's office. Old business includes a first-reading ordinance to add stop signs at North Greenwood Street and East Mark Street.
- Resolution 2024-030: Authorizing the mayor to complete paperwork for the city to join the Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission (committee vote 2-1)
- Ordinance 2024-121: Establishing a Transportation Alternatives Program and authorizing the mayor to apply for TAP grant funds through ODOT (committee vote 3-0)
- Ordinance 2024-122: Additional appropriation within the General Fund for the Law Director's Office professional services line item
- Ordinance 2024-119: Amending the Master Traffic Control Plan to add stop signs at North Greenwood Street and East Mark Street (first reading)
City Council Agendas
At this special meeting, Marion City Council will consider Ordinance 2024-080 to vacate a 12-foot-wide east/west alley located between Lots 9801 and 9802 in Silver Crest Addition, while retaining permanent easement rights. A public hearing will be held on the proposal. The meeting also includes the committee schedule for the term.
- Ordinance 2024-080: vacate part of one 12' wide east/west alley between Lots 9801 and 9802 in Silver Crest Addition, retaining permanent easement rights (applicants Linda Sims/Charles Picket)
- Public hearing on the alley vacation ordinance
- Council committees assigned for 2024/2025 term (Finance, Legislation, Streets, etc.)
City Council Agendas
The council will review the 2025 city budget and several ordinances regarding fund appropriations. Other items include a zoning change for 274 Quarry St and a use agreement with the Marion YMCA.
- Adoption of the 2025 City of Marion budget
- Rezoning 274 Quarry St from industrial to multifamily district
- Purchase of unmanned aerial systems for the Police Department
- Use agreement with Marion YMCA for the city recreation building
- Acceptance of a downtown arch donation from DMI Inc
City Council Agendas
The council will review a proposed six-month moratorium on marijuana cultivation, processing, and retail permit applications. The agenda also includes the adoption of the 2025 city budget and rezoning for 274 Quarry St. Additionally, several appointments to city commissions are up for confirmation.
- Six-month moratorium on marijuana cultivation, processing, and retail permits
- Adoption of the 2025 City of Marion budget
- Rezoning of 274 Quarry St from industrial to multifamily district
- Agreement with Veritas Solutions Group for utility billing analysis
- Installation of stop signs on East Church Street