Marion public meetings in 2024
27 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 hold a third reading on a revised 2024 budget ordinance (2024-065) making adjustments and appropriations for all city funds. Several new ordinances and resolutions are up for a vote, including measures to fund mental health support services, credit card reimbursements, CSO improvements, a fire department appropriation, a police wellness grant, a multiuse trail at Lincoln Park, and an alley vacation. One resolution expresses support for the Love Your City Program.
- Third reading of Ordinance 2024-065 revising the 2024 budget and appropriating all city funds
- Ordinance 2024-101 authorizing bids for Long-Term Control Plan Phase 2 and 3 CSO improvements
- Ordinance 2024-105 authorizing a contract with Park Enterprise Construction Inc. for a multiuse trail at Lincoln Park
- Ordinance 2024-106 vacating part of a public alley between Lot 84 and Lot 85 on the original town plat
- Ordinance 2024-103 establishing a fund for a Police Department Wellness Program grant
City Council Agendas
City Council is reviewing a revised 2024 budget and several appropriation ordinances for city funds. The body is also considering bids for sewer improvements and a contract for a new trail at Lincoln Park.
- Ordinance 2024-065: Revised 2024 budget and appropriations for all city funds
- Ordinance 2024-101: Bids for Long-Term Control Plan Phase 2 and 3 CSO improvements
- Ordinance 2024-105: Contract with Park Enterprise Construction Inc for a multiuse trail at Lincoln Park
- Ordinance 2024-106: Vacating part of a public alley between Lot 84 and Lot 85 for Fahey Bank
- Ordinance 2024-103: New fund for Police Department wellness program grant
City Council Agendas
The Marion City Council will hold a public hearing on vacating a portion of a downtown alley for Fahey Bank, and consider creating a new Operations Director position for the Airport and Parks & Recreation departments. New business also includes establishing a fund for opioid settlement money, additional police equipment appropriations, and confirming a planning commission appointment. Several finance-related ordinances and resolutions are on the agenda, including fund transfers and tax levy certification.
- Public hearing on vacating a 16.5-foot alley between Lots 84 and 85 for Fahey Bank, retaining permanent easement rights
- Ordinance to create an Operations Director position for Airport and Parks & Recreation departments and set pay grade
- Ordinance to establish a new fund for opioid settlement money received from the state of Ohio's lawsuit against drug companies
- Ordinance making additional appropriations for Police Department capital equipment, declared an emergency
- Resolution accepting tax levy amounts and rates as determined by the Budget Commission and certifying to the County Auditor
City Council Agendas
This is a special meeting of Marion City Council with only one substantive item: electing a Clerk of Council for the remainder of 2024 and calendar year 2025 via Resolution 2024-026, declared an emergency.
- Election of Clerk of Council for remainder of 2024 and all of 2025 (Resolution 2024-026, declared an emergency)
City Council Agendas
City Council will hold the third reading of the revised 2024 budget ordinance (2024-065) as old business. New business includes ordinances to authorize a contract for a multiuse trail at Lincoln Park, vacate a public alley for Fahey Bank, appropriate funds for mental health services, fire department, police wellness program, and CSO improvements, and a resolution supporting the Love Your City program. Council will also elect a Clerk of Council for the remainder of 2024 and 2025.
- Third reading of ordinance 2024-065 for the revised 2024 city budget (all funds)
- Ordinance 2024-105 to contract with Park Enterprise Construction Inc. for a multiuse trail at Lincoln Park
- Ordinance 2024-106 to vacate a portion of a public alley between Lot 84 and Lot 85 (Fahey Bank)
- Ordinance 2024-101 to advertise for bids for CSO Improvements Phase 2 and 3
- Resolution 2024-022 declaring support for the Love Your City program
City Council Agendas
The City Council is reviewing a revised budget for the 2024 calendar year. The body is also considering an agreement with the State of Ohio Department of Development for a housing revolving loan.
- Ordinance 2024-065: Revised 2024 budget and appropriations for all city funds
- Ordinance 2024-093: Housing revolving loan administration agreement with the State of Ohio Department of Development
City Council Agendas
The Marion City Council meets for a regular session with several items on third reading, including ordinances to purchase a police drone via federal grant, upgrade police radios, accept a donated downtown arch, and authorize a use agreement with the YMCA for the recreation building. New business includes a revised 2024 budget ordinance adjusting all city funds, additional appropriations for drug court and addiction treatment, adoption of transit policies, a housing loan agreement, and fire department ambulance grant acceptance. Three design review board appointments are also up for confirmation.
- Revised 2024 budget ordinance amending appropriations for all city funds (first reading, committee split 2-1)
- Purchase of unmanned aerial systems (drones) for police via FY2022 SHSP grant (third reading)
- Police MARCS radio upgrades and maintenance appropriation (third reading)
- Use agreement with Marion YMCA for city recreation building adjacent to City Hall (third reading)
- Donation of a downtown arch from DMI Inc. (third reading)
City Council Agendas
The Marion City Council will hold its regular meeting with a public hearing on rezoning 274 Quarry Street from industrial to multifamily (third reading). Other items on second reading include police drone purchases via a federal grant, MARCS radio upgrades, accepting a downtown arch donation from DMI Inc, a YMCA use agreement for the recreation building, and paying IRS penalties. The council also considers alley vacation in Silver Crest Addition and several board appointments.
- Public hearing and third reading on rezoning 274 Quarry St from I-1 to R-3
- Second reading on ordinance to purchase unmanned aerial systems (drones) for police via SHSP grant (committee vote 2-1, no recommendation)
- Second reading on appropriating funds for MARCS radio upgrades and maintenance for police
- Second reading on authorizing a use agreement with Marion YMCA for the city's recreation building adjacent to City Hall
- Second reading on authorizing payment of IRS penalties and reestablishing penalties/interest line
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
City Council Agendas
Marion City Council will hold third readings on a four-year dispatch services agreement with the Marion County Sheriff's Department and a resolution to apply for a CHIP housing program. New business includes ordinances to hire Veritas Solutions Group for bank reconciliations and utility billing analysis, urgent repairs at City Hall, stop signs on East Church Street, a six-month moratorium on marijuana facility permits, and an EMS services agreement for North Central Correctional Complex.
- Four-year dispatch services agreement with Marion County Sheriff's Department (3rd reading)
- Six-month moratorium on marijuana cultivator, processor, and dispensary permits
- Agreements with Veritas Solutions Group for 2022 and 2023 bank reconciliations and utility billing analysis
- Urgent repairs at Marion City Hall, appropriating funds under ORC 735.051
- EMS services agreement with MTC-Medical LLC for North Central Correctional Complex
City Council Agendas
The Marion City Council is holding its regular meeting on May 13, 2024, with several ordinances in second or third reading, including appropriations for the 2024 budget, authorization for CDBG grant projects, a four-year dispatch services agreement with the Marion County Sheriff's Department, and a CHIP program application. New business includes contracts for a dump truck, wastewater treatment plant equipment, sewer rehabilitation on Holland Road, and the 2024 street resurfacing project, plus a NatureWorks grant application. The agenda also notes a Finance Committee meeting at 5:50 PM that may add items.
- Ordinance 2024-035: appropriations for 2024 (3rd reading)
- Ordinance 2024-043: additional appropriations for current expenses (3rd reading)
- Ordinance 2024-053: CDBG grant projects, authorize bids and contracts (2nd reading)
- Ordinance 2024-056: four-year dispatch services agreement with Marion County Sheriff's Department (2nd reading)
- Ordinance 2024-058: purchase of dump truck with plow from Fyda Freightliner (new business)
City Council Agendas
Marion City Council's regular meeting on April 22, 2024, includes second readings of two appropriation ordinances and first readings of several new items. The council will consider a resolution to expand the city's energy special improvement district for the Harding Village Apartments project, along with related ordinances for public improvements and special assessments. Other new business includes a fire department budget appropriation, a four-year dispatch services agreement with the Marion County Sheriff's Department, and the creation of a Director of Budget Management position.
- Ordinance 2024-052: appropriation to the Fire Department budget
- Resolution 2024-008: approve adding territory to the City of Marion Energy Special Improvement District for the Harding Village Apartments project
- Ordinance 2024-055: levying special assessments for energy improvement projects
- Ordinance 2024-056: four-year agreement with Marion County Sheriff's Department for dispatch services
- Ordinance 2024-057: establish and fund Director of Budget Management position
City Council Agendas
The Marion City Council is meeting to consider several ordinances, including a third reading of a measure to re-declare support for CAN DO! to continue economic prosperity, and a mutual aid agreement with the Marion County Sheriff's Department. They will also review appropriations for the 2024 budget and additional current expenses. The agenda includes both old and new business, with committee meetings scheduled for the following week.
- Ordinance 2024-008: Re-declaring support for CAN DO! (3rd reading, emergency declared)
- Ordinance 2024-035: Making appropriations for 2024 (3rd reading)
- Ordinance 2024-039: Mutual aid agreement with Marion County Sheriff's Department (3rd reading, emergency declared)
- Ordinance 2024-043: Additional appropriations for current expenses (2nd reading, as amended)
City Council Agendas
The Marion City Council is meeting to consider several ordinances, including a mutual aid agreement between the police department and the Marion County Sheriff's Department, and multiple budget appropriations. The council will also discuss a $38,000 request for additional auditor services and a resolution to join ODOT's road salt contracts.
- Mutual aid agreement with Marion County Sheriff's Department (Ordinance 2024-039)
- $38,000 appropriation for Veritas professional services (Ordinance 2023-088)
- Support for CAN DO! economic development (Ordinance 2024-008)
- ODOT road salt contract participation (Resolution 2024-006)
- Additional appropriations for cash reconciliation with Tyler Tech (Ordinance 2024-036)
City Council Agendas
The Marion City Council is holding its regular meeting on March 11, 2024, with a full agenda of old and new business. The council will take a second reading on an ordinance to appropriate $38,000 for additional professional services from Veritas for the Auditor's Office. New business includes a series of appropriation ordinances for various city departments and funds, plus a resolution to re-declare support for the economic development organization CAN DO!.
- Second reading: $38,000 appropriation for Veritas professional services (Auditor's Office)
- Ordinance re-declaring city support for CAN DO! economic development
- Appropriations for Police Department, Parks Department, and Justice Reinvestment Fund
- Appropriations for Addiction Treatment Program Fund and income tax refunds
- Discussion on Wallick Properties letter of support
City Council Agendas
The Marion City Council is holding a regular meeting with a heavy focus on budget appropriations for the 2024 fiscal year. Several ordinances are on the agenda for second reading, including a $38,000 appropriation for professional services from Veritas and a large appropriation of approximately $1.86 million. New business includes multiple appropriations for the fire and police departments, as well as funds for mental health and probation services, and a request to apply for aviation grants for the Marion Municipal Airport.
- Ordinance 2023-088: $38,000 for Veritas professional services (2nd reading)
- Ordinance 2024-004: ~$1,857,816.73 in appropriations (2nd reading)
- Ordinance 2024-012: Additional appropriations including New World software (1st reading)
- Ordinance 2024-028: Apply for FAA/ODOT grants for runway NAVAIDS at Marion Municipal Airport
- Multiple appropriations for fire and police department budgets
City Council Agendas
The City Council will consider several ordinances regarding budget appropriations for 2024. The agenda also includes a third reading for a new Director of Planning and Special Projects position and a re-declaration of support for Downtown Marion, Inc.
- Third reading of Ordinance 2023-101 to create a Director of Planning and Special Projects position
- Second reading of Ordinance 2024-004 for $1,857,816.73 in total requested appropriations
- Ordinance 2023-088 requesting $38,000 for Auditor's Office professional services via Veritas
- Ordinance 2024-009 regarding financial support for Downtown Marion, Inc.
- Ordinance 2024-007 regarding an appropriation for the Police Department budget
City Council Agendas
Marion City Council will consider several ordinances and resolutions, including creating two new director positions (Budget Management and Planning/Special Projects), appropriating $250,000 to the police department, and making various other appropriations totaling about $1.86 million. The agenda also includes a proclamation for Marion Mentors and a resolution to apply for automobile license tax funds. The meeting is a regular session with multiple second readings and new business items.
- Ordinance 2023-100: Creates Director of Budget Management position (2nd reading)
- Ordinance 2023-101: Creates Director of Planning and Special Projects position (2nd reading)
- Ordinance 2023-087: $25,000 for legal appeal of IRS penalties
- Ordinance 2024-002: $250,000 appropriation to Police Department
- Ordinance 2024-004: ~$1,857,816.73 in line-item appropriations
City Council Agendas
The Marion City Council is holding its regular meeting on January 8, 2024, with several items up for final reading and public hearing, including three zoning changes for Lighthouse Behavioral Health Solutions properties and a vote of no confidence in the city auditor. The council will also consider creating two new director positions and other administrative matters.
- Rezoning 545 Courtland Ave. from R-1C to R-2 (Lighthouse Behavioral Health Solutions)
- Rezoning 556 Courtland Ave. from R-1C to R-2 (Lighthouse Behavioral Health Solutions)
- Rezoning 150 Merchant Ave. from R-1C to R-2 (Lighthouse Behavioral Health Solutions)
- Ordinance declaring no confidence in City Auditor Miranda Meginness
- Creating Director of Budget Management and Director of Planning and Special Projects positions
City Council Agendas
This is a special reorganization meeting where newly elected officials are sworn in and the council elects its clerk and president pro tempore. The main substantive item is a third reading of the 2024 appropriations ordinance, which has no committee recommendation due to concerns from the police department and requested changes from the mayor-elect.
- Swearing in of Mayor Welcome W. Collins, Law Director Mark Russell, Auditor Miranda Meginness, and all council members
- Resolution 2024-001: electing a Clerk of Council for 2024-2025
- Resolution 2024-002: electing a President Pro Tempore of Council for 2024-2025
- Resolution 2024-003: electing a Clerk Pro Tempore of Council for 2024-2025
- Ordinance 2024-001: appropriations for 2024 fiscal year, with noted police department issues and requested new positions