Springfield public meetings in 2025

Executive Session: Collective Bargaining Matters

The Springfield City Commission will meet in executive session to hear presentations on collective bargaining matters from the Director of Human Resources and the Finance Director. No specific actions or votes are listed in the agenda. The session will be opened and closed by motions.

• Presentation on collective bargaining matters by HR Director Leslie McDermott
• Presentation on collective bargaining matters by Finance Director Katie Eviston

Public Hearing - Rezoning 0 Selma Road

The City Commission is considering a zoning change for 6.72 acres at 0 Selma Road. The proposal seeks to change the property from Springfield Township R-1, Single Family Residential District, to City P-IE, Institutional and Education District.

• Proposed rezoning of 6.72 acres at 0 Selma Road (Parcel No. 3050700027300035)

City Commission Regular Meeting

The City Commission will discuss several infrastructure projects, including paving and demolition. The body is also reviewing agreements for fair housing services, court software consulting, and a zoning change on Selma Road.

• Contract with The Shelly Company for 2026 N. Murray St. Paving not to exceed $497,035.00
• Contract with Tony Smith dba Tony Smith Wrecking & Trucking for demolition of 325 W. Columbia St. not to exceed $98,900.00
• Consulting agreement with MAPSYS, Inc. for Clark County Municipal Court Clerk's Office software not to exceed $200,000.00
• Rezoning of 6.72 acres at 0 Selma Road from Single Family Residential to Institutional and Educational District
• Subrecipient Agreement with Miami Valley Fair Housing Center, Inc. for CDBG funding not to exceed $34,385.00

City Commission Regular Meeting

The Springfield City Commission will consider a range of items, including zoning map amendments for several parcels, a purchase of a Versalift bucket truck, and multiple contract change orders. It will also vote on an LPA with the Ohio Department of Transportation that provides up to $594,400 for the CLA Oakdale Rd Municipal Bridge Project with $125,400 in matching funds. Emergency legislation will be presented to transfer ownership of 300 South Limestone Street and to adjust the fire station construction contract.

• Amending the zoning map for 0.51 acres at 1108‑1110 North Bechtle Avenue
• Purchase of one Versalift SST‑40 Bucket Truck for up to $15,000 (total contract $195,633)
• LPA for CLA Oakdale Rd Municipal Bridge Project: up to $594,400 with $125,400 matching funds
• Emergency transfer of real property at 300 South Limestone Street under redevelopment agreement
• Change Order to reduce fire station #6 construction contract by up to $13,575.97

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will meet to discuss and take action on one specific case. Staff will also provide comments regarding the 2025 Zoning Code Update.

• Case #25-A-38 regarding 1563 E High St
• 2025 Zoning Code Update staff comments

Historic Landmarks Commission

The Springfield Historic Landmarks Commission will meet on Dec. 8, 2025 to consider two pending cases. The items are Case #25‑09 concerning 1019 S Limestone St and Case #25‑10 concerning 1103 S Fountain Ave. The agenda does not list any decisions, only discussion of these cases.

• Case #25‑09 – discussion of 1019 S Limestone St
• Case #25‑10 – discussion of 1103 S Fountain Ave

City Planning Board

The City Planning Board will meet to discuss three specific property cases. Staff will also provide comments regarding 2025 Zoning Code Processes.

• Case #25-SUB-06: 280 S Clairmont Ave
• Case #25-Z-12: 313 W McCreight Ave
• Case #25-SUB-07: 0 Kingsgate Rd
• Discussion of 2025 Zoning Code Processes

Public Hearing - Rezoning 999 Skinner Lane

The commission certified the public notice for the rezoning of 999 Skinner Lane and adjourned the hearing. No vote or decision on the zoning change was recorded. Staff recommended approval, but the commission did not act on the proposal.

Public Hearing - Rezoning 1901 Selma Road

The City Commission held a public hearing on rezoning 99.12 acres at 1901 Selma Rd. The commission approved the receipt of the public‑notice filing (4‑0) and then adjourned the hearing (4‑0). No vote on the rezoning proposal was recorded.

• Received public‑notice filing (4‑0)
• Adjourned hearing (4‑0)

Public Hearing - 2026 Appropriations Budget

The commission approved the receipt and filing of the public‑hearing notice (Yeas 4, Nays 0). No vote was recorded on the proposed 2026 operations ordinance or the budget. The meeting was then adjourned by a motion that also passed unanimously (Yeas 4, Nays 0).

• Motion to receive and file public‑hearing notice approved (Yeas 4, Nays 0)
• Motion to adjourn the hearing approved (Yeas 4, Nays 0)

Public Hearing - Rezoning 1108-1110 N Bechtle Ave

The City Commission held a public hearing on December 2, 2025 regarding rezoning of 1108‑1110 North Bechtle Avenue (Parcel No. 3400600005102053). City staff reported no objection and noted the Planning Board lacked a quorum, which under the ordinance would be treated as approval if no report is filed within 45 days. No vote or formal approval was recorded during the hearing. The hearing adjourned at 7:03 p.m.

City Commission Regular Meeting

The City Commission approved the minutes of the November 18, 2025 Executive Session, Work Session, and Regular Meeting. The motion passed with four yeas and zero nays. No other substantive actions or votes were taken; the remainder of the meeting consisted of public comments and informational updates.

• Approved minutes of Nov 18 2025 sessions (4‑0)

Work Session: Holiday in the City and BATS

The City Commission will hold a work session at 6:35 PM on November 18, 2025. Commissioners will hear a Holiday in the City presentation by Chris Schutte and Kristina Jarrell, followed by a presentation by students of Bringing Awareness To Students (BATS) and adult ally Beth Dixon. The session will be streamed live on YouTube.com/GATVSpringfield5. No formal actions or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Holiday in the City presentation by Chris Schutte and Kristina Jarrell
• BATS student presentation
• BATS Adult Ally presentation by Beth Dixon
• Live streaming on YouTube.com/GATVSpringfield5

The City Commission held a work session to receive updates on the Holiday in the City festivities and the Bringing Awareness to Students (BATS) program. No formal actions or approvals were taken. The session was adjourned by motion of Mrs. Brown, seconded by Mrs. Houston, with a 5‑0 vote.

• Adjourned work session (Yeas 5, Nays 0)

City Commission Regular Meeting

The City Commission will review several first-reading ordinances, including funding for county dispatch services and a lease amendment for Reid Park Golf Course. The body will also consider emergency ordinances for infrastructure projects and a labor agreement with AFSCME.

• Expenditure of up to $1,091,690.00 to Board of Clark County Commissioners for 2026 Communication and Dispatch Services
• Change Order No. 4 for Fountain Avenue Paving, Phase 1B, increasing contract by up to $96,374.92
• Lease to Purchase Agreement amendment with EMAAC Properties LLC for Reid Park Golf Course
• Renewal of Treasury Management services with Huntington National Bank up to $100,000.00
• Reappointment of Lisa Henry, Ramona Henry, and Amy Willmann to the Community Police Advisory Team

The commission voted 4‑0 to approve the minutes from the November 3, 2025 meeting. Commissioners also confirmed and approved Change Order No. 1 to the Bansal Construction contract for the airport runway project, reducing the contract by up to $4,027.50 to a total not to exceed $324,925. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved November 3 meeting minutes (Yeas 4, Nays 0)
• Approved Change Order No. 1 for Bansal Construction contract, decreasing amount by up to $4,027.50 (total not to exceed $324,925)

Executive Session: Collective Bargaining Matters

The City Commission is meeting in executive session to discuss collective bargaining matters. The session includes presentations from the Law Director, Finance Director, and Community Development Director.

• Collective bargaining matters presented by Jill Allen, Katie Eviston, and Logan Cobbs

The commission voted to go into an executive session, then voted to adjourn that session, and finally adjourned the meeting. All motions passed unanimously.

• Motion to go into executive session approved (Yeas 4, Nays 0)
• Motion to adjourn executive session approved (Yeas 5, Nays 0)
• Motion to adjourn meeting approved (Yeas 5, Nays 0)

Board of Zoning Appeals

At this meeting the Board of Zoning Appeals will discuss and act on six pending appeal cases. The cases involve properties at 820‑822 Olive St, 2531 Lexington Ave, and 126‑128 and 134‑136 E Cecil St. The board will consider any requested zoning relief for each location. No other agenda items beyond standard procedural matters are listed.

• Review and decide on Case #25‑A‑33 for 820‑822 Olive St
• Review and decide on Case #25‑A‑34 for 2531 Lexington Ave
• Review and decide on Case #25‑A‑36 for 126‑128 E Cecil St
• Review and decide on Case #25‑A‑37 for 134‑136 E Cecil St

City Commission Budget Meeting

The Springfield City Commission will meet to review the city’s budget for 2025‑2026. Topics include the Permanent Improvement Fund revenue and expenditures, a service‑department overview, and updates on capital‑fund projects such as facilities, neighborhood streets, and engineering. Additional items cover the Street Fund, water and sewer revenue and capital plans, stormwater funding, and economic development including the airport. The meeting will conclude with audience and commissioner comments.

• Permanent Improvement Fund revenue & expenditures
• Service department overview
• Capital Fund projects – facilities, neighborhood streets, engineering
• Water revenue & capital plans
• Economic development & airport

The commission approved eliminating a planned $1.4 million transfer from the general fund to the Permanent Improvement Fund. It also approved moving $1.2 million out of the Permanent Improvement Fund in 2026 to help balance the general fund. The only new revenue expected for 2026 is a $500,000 reimbursement from the Street Fund. No additional income‑tax growth beyond a modest 2 percent forecast was adopted.

• Eliminated $1.4M planned general‑fund transfer to Permanent Improvement Fund
• Approved $1.2M transfer out of Permanent Improvement Fund for 2026 budget balance
• Confirmed $500K Street Fund reimbursement as the sole new 2026 revenue source

City Commission Budget Meeting

The commission will review the General Fund overview, including income tax and revenue projections and any substantive changes to expenditures. They will discuss the proposed budgets and capital plans for the Police Division and the Fire Division. An update on federal entitlement programs will also be presented. The meeting includes time for audience and commissioner comments before adjournment.

• General Fund overview: income tax and revenue projections
• Expenditures and substantive changes to the budget
• Police Division budget and capital plans
• Fire Division budget and capital plans
• Federal entitlement programs update

The City Commission heard a presentation of the 2026 General Fund budget, which was described as balanced with a projected surplus of $87,552. Commissioners discussed revenue challenges, staffing reductions, and police division financing, but no votes or formal approvals were recorded. The meeting was informational and did not result in any approved, denied, or tabled actions.

Historic Landmarks Commission

The Historic Landmarks Commission will meet on Monday, November 10, 2025 at 5:30 PM. The board will discuss two pending cases, identified as Case #25‑07 for 363 E High St and Case #25‑08 for 603 S Fountain Ave. The agenda also includes standard items such as call to order, roll call, approval of July minutes, board and staff comments, and adjournment.

• Case #25‑07 – 363 E High St
• Case #25‑08 – 603 S Fountain Ave
• Approval of July minutes

City Planning Board

The Springfield City Planning Board will meet on November 10, 2025. The agenda includes appointing a chair and vice chair and discussing case #25‑SUB‑05 at 1331 N Fountain Blvd. The board will also approve the October minutes and hear board and staff comments before adjourning.

• Appointment of Chair and Vice Chair
• Discussion of case #25‑SUB‑05 at 1331 N Fountain Blvd
• Approval of October meeting minutes
• Board comments
• Staff comments

City Commission Regular Meeting

The Springfield City Commission will consider several first‑reading ordinances, including renewal of banking services with The Huntington National Bank (up to $100,000) and a fiber‑connection agreement with The Ohio State University at the municipal airport. Second‑reading items include a Tax Increment Financing Cooperative Agreement for city development and an Environmental Covenant for the former Greater Euclid Elements site. Emergency ordinances cover a purchase order for MARCS radio equipment ($32,100), dedication of 0.149 acres near South Limestone and East Pleasant Streets, a $1,830,201.69 change order for the Henry Street Sewer Replacement Project, and an airport grant application up to $89,171. A new ordinance authorizes a $50,000 food‑bank funding agreement with Second Harvest Food Bank.

• 204‑22: Renew agreements with The Huntington National Bank for Treasury Management services, not to exceed $100,000 (Nov 6 2025–Nov 5 2027)
• 251‑25: Master Client Agreement with The Ohio State University for fiber connection at Springfield‑Beckley Municipal Airport
• 240‑25: Tax Increment Financing Cooperative Agreement among City, West Central Ohio Port Authority, Sycamore Ridge Project I, LLC, and Argent Institutional Trust Company
• 288‑24: Change Order No. 1 increasing Henry Street Sewer Replacement contract to $1,830,201.69 and extending completion to Nov 8 2025
• 254‑25: Airport Improvement Program grant application for Taxiway C Realignment, up to $89,171

The commission approved the minutes of the Oct. 21, 2025 meeting and passed a series of ordinances, including a TIF amendment and an environmental covenant. The most significant action was the emergency approval of Change Order No. 1 for the Henry Street Sewer Replacement Project, raising the contract limit to $1,830,201.69 and extending the completion date to Nov. 8, 2025. The board also approved the 2026 meeting calendar and authorized a $50,000 food‑bank funding agreement.

• Approved Oct. 21, 2025 minutes (Yeas 4, Nays 0, Abstain 1)
• Passed Ordinance No. 25‑282 TIF amendment (Yeas 5, Nays 0)
• Passed Ordinance No. 25‑283 Environmental Covenant (Yeas 5, Nays 0)
• Passed emergency Ordinance No. 25‑284 MARCS radio fees $32,100 (Yeas 5, Nays 0)
• Passed emergency Ordinance No. 25‑285 dedication of 0.149 acres (Yeas 5, Nays 0)
• Passed emergency Ordinance No. 25‑286 Change Order for Henry Street Sewer Replacement, increase to $1,830,201.69, extend date to Nov 8 2025 (Yeas 5, Nays 0)
• Approved 2026 City Commission meeting calendar (Yeas 5, Nays 0)
• Authorized $50,000 food‑bank funding agreement with Second Harvest (Yeas 5, Nays 0)

Executive Session - Property Matters

The Springfield City Commission will meet in executive session to discuss property matters presented by City Manager Bryan Heck. No public action is scheduled.

• Executive session on property matters
• City Manager Bryan Heck to present
• Meeting in City Commission Forum Conference Room

The commission voted unanimously to go into executive session, then unanimously voted to adjourn the executive session, and finally unanimously adjourned the meeting. No substantive policy or budget items were decided.

• Entered executive session (4-0)
• Adjourned executive session (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

Work Session - Parks Levy

The City Commission will hold a work session to hear a presentation on the Clark County Parks Levy from Parks Director Leann Castillo and Committee for Parks Chair Harold Goodrich. No formal decisions are scheduled; the meeting is for informational purposes. Commissioners may comment after the presentation.

• Presentation on the Clark County Parks Levy by Parks Director Leann Castillo
• Comments from commissioners after the levy presentation

The City Commission held a work session to receive an update on the Clark County Parks Levy and related park programs. Commissioners discussed the levy and one member suggested a resolution of support, but no formal action on the levy was taken. The session was adjourned by a motion that passed 4‑0.

• Adjourned work session (Yeas 4, Nays 0)

City Commission Regular Meeting

The Springfield City Commission will consider first‑reading ordinances for a tax increment financing agreement and an environmental covenant. It will vote on second‑reading ordinances that amend fire‑code fees, modify street‑light contracts, adjust brownfield funding, and confirm HUD grant agreements totaling $2.33 million for community development, emergency solutions and HOME programs. Emergency ordinances will be presented to authorize supplemental appropriations, an ODOT transit‑maintenance grant of $328,196, a water‑treatment plant loan with the Ohio Water Development Authority, and other urgent expenditures.

• 240‑25 – Approve and authorize a Tax Increment Financing Cooperative Agreement with West Central Ohio Port Authority, Sycamore Ridge Project I, LLC and Argent Institutional Trust Company
• 241‑25 – Authorize an Environmental Covenant with Clark County Land Reutilization Corp., Ohio EPA for the former Greater Euclid Elements site at 501‑504 Euclid Ave and 1029 Plum St
• 231‑25 – Confirm and approve HUD grant agreements: CDBG $1,740,154.00, ESG $155,047.00, HOME $439,153.88 for FY 2025‑2026
• 242‑25 – Authorize application for and acceptance of an ODOT Urban Transit Program Grant of $328,196.00 for preventive‑maintenance assistance
• 243‑25 – Authorize a cooperative agreement to finance a portion of the Water Treatment Plant Control System Upgrade with the Ohio Water Development Authority

The City Commission unanimously approved Ordinance No. 25‑267, authorizing HUD Community Development Block Grant, Emergency Solutions Grant, and HOME Program funding totaling $2.34 million for the 2025‑2026 fiscal year. It also passed ordinances approving a DYNEGY street‑light amendment, a Brownfield remediation funding reduction, a MAKSolve environmental consulting amendment, a fire‑code fee structure amendment, and a Nehemiah Foundation CDBG‑CV agreement for a warming shelter. All votes were 4‑0 in favor.

• Approved HUD CDBG, ESG, and HOME grant agreements totaling $2.34 M (Yeas 4, Nays 0)
• Approved DYNEGY Energy Services amendment for unmetered street lights (Yeas 4, Nays 0)
• Approved Brownfield remediation amendment reducing $56,500, total agreement $342,374 (Yeas 4, Nays 0)
• Approved MAKSolve Environmental & Safety amendment removing Sunset Avenue scope (Yeas 4, Nays 0)
• Passed fire‑code fee ordinance amendment for non‑core services (Yeas 4, Nays 0)
• Approved Nehemiah Foundation CDBG‑CV funding up to $28,499.95 for warming shelter (Yeas 4, Nays 0)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Springfield Board of Zoning Appeals will meet on Monday, October 20, 2025. The agenda includes approval of the scanned August minutes and the September minutes, swearing in of witnesses, and discussion of Case #25‑A‑32 concerning the property at 2233 N Limestone St. The meeting will also include board and staff comments before adjournment.

• Approve scanned August meeting minutes
• Approve September meeting minutes
• Swear in witnesses
• Discuss Case #25‑A‑32 for 2233 N Limestone St
• Board and staff comments

City Planning Board

The City Planning Board will meet to appoint a Chair and Vice Chair for 2025. The board will also discuss items regarding 1108-1110 N Bechtle Ave and 0 Selma Rd.

• Appointment of Chair and Vice Chair for 2025
• Discussion of 1108-1110 N Bechtle Ave (25-A-10)
• Discussion of 0 Selma Rd (25-Z-11)

Executive Session: Pending Litigation

The City Commission is meeting in an executive session to discuss pending litigation. The session will be presented by Law Director Jill Allen and City Manager Bryan Heck.

• Discussion of pending litigation

The City Commission voted 4‑0 to go into an executive session on pending litigation. After Commissioner Brown joined, the session was adjourned by a 5‑0 vote. The meeting itself was then adjourned by a unanimous 5‑0 vote. No other matters were decided.

• Motion to enter executive session on pending litigation approved (4-0)
• Motion to adjourn executive session approved (5-0)
• Motion to adjourn the meeting approved (5-0)

Work Session: Clark County Jail Project/ Sales Tax Ballot Issue

The Springfield City Commission will hold a work session to hear a presentation by Sheriff Chris Clark on the Clark County Jail Project and the related sales‑tax ballot issue. Commissioners may comment, but no formal decisions are scheduled. The meeting will be streamed live on YouTube.

• Presentation on the Clark County Jail Project
• Discussion of the sales‑tax ballot issue
• Comments from commissioners
• Introduction of presenter(s)
• Adjournment

The October 7 work session provided an update on the proposed Clark County jail replacement and a 0.5% sales‑tax funding plan, but no formal actions were taken. Commissioners discussed overcrowding, staffing, and funding options, and the session was adjourned by a unanimous motion.

• Adjourned work session (5-0)
• No vote taken on jail replacement or sales‑tax increase

City Commission Regular Meeting

The Springfield City Commission will consider a series of first‑reading ordinances, including an amendment to the fire code and fee schedule, and authorizations for contract amendments. It will also confirm and approve execution of HUD grant agreements for the 2025‑2026 fiscal year, totaling $1,740,154.00 for the Community Development Block Grant, $155,047.00 for the Emergency Solutions Grant, and $439,153.88 for the HOME program. In addition, second‑reading ordinances for a leaf‑collection contract and mortgage forgiveness will be presented.

• 230‑25: Amend Ordinance No. 91‑90 to update Ohio Fire Code adoption and Schedule of Fees.
• 143‑25: Authorize amendment to DYNEGY Energy Services East contract for an unmetered street‑light account.
• 231‑25: Approve HUD grant agreements – CDBG $1,740,154.00, ESG $155,047.00, HOME $439,153.88 for FY 2025‑2026.
• 227‑25: Authorize contract with Rumpke of Ohio for 2025 bagged leaves collection, up to $82,001.00.
• 157‑15: Authorize forgiveness of interest and release of the city’s mortgage with the Mental Health and Recovery Board.

The City Commission confirmed and approved the execution of HUD grant agreements for the 2025 Community Development Block Grant ($1,740,154), Emergency Solutions Grant ($155,047) and HOME Program ($439,153.88). It also authorized funding for a Faith Community Crisis Response warming center ($28,499.95) and a leaf‑bag collection contract up to $82,001. Additional contract amendments for street‑light services, brownfield remediation, water meters and development incentives were approved.

• Approved HUD CDBG, ESG and HOME grant agreements totaling $2,334,254.88
• Approved $28,499.95 funding agreement with The Nehemiah Foundation for a warming center
• Authorized amendment to street‑light contract with DYNEGY Energy Services East, LLC
• Authorized amendment to Brownfield Remediation Program reducing funding by $56,500 (total not to exceed $342,374)
• Authorized amendment to MAKSolve Environmental & Safety Consultants contract
• Authorized purchase of digital water meters from Ferguson Enterprises
• Authorized development incentive agreements for water and sewer services at 1112 Villa Road and 2600 Marinette Drive
• Authorized contract with Rumpke of Ohio, Inc. for 2025 leaf‑bag collection program up to $82,001

City Commission Regular Meeting

The Springfield City Commission will consider approving contracts for leaf collection, railroad crossing horns, and emergency payments, as well as appointing a member to the Historic Landmarks Commission.

• Contract with Rumpke for bagged leaves not to exceed $82,001.00
• Purchase order for Wayside Horn Systems not to exceed $110,400.00
• Emergency payment of up to $92,500.00 to Shared Resource Center
• Change Order No. 6 to Fishel Company sidewalk program not to exceed $58,414.75
• Appointment of Basil Fett to Springfield Historic Landmarks Commission

The commission approved the September 9, 2025 meeting minutes. It passed ordinances authorizing a $110,400 purchase of upgraded wayside horn systems, easements for sanitary sewer upgrades, and a development incentive for water and sewer services at 1046 Villa Road. Emergency ordinances were adopted for supplemental budget appropriations, a $92,500 payment to the Shared Resource Center, and a contract change order reducing costs. A resolution appointed Basil Fett to the Historic Landmarks Commission.

• Approved September 9, 2025 minutes (4-0)
• Passed Ordinance No. 25‑255 for upgraded wayside horn systems up to $110,400 (4-0)
• Passed Ordinance No. 25‑256 for sewer easements to upgrade sanitary sewer (4-0)
• Passed Ordinance No. 25‑257 for water/sewer services at 1046 Villa Road (4-0)
• Passed Emergency Ordinance No. 25‑258 supplemental appropriations, including $750,000 for utility costs (4-0)
• Passed Emergency Ordinance No. 25‑260 approving payment up to $92,500 to Shared Resource Center (4-0)
• Passed Emergency Ordinance No. 25‑261 approving Change Order No. 6 decreasing contract to $572,557.47 (4-0)
• Passed Resolution No. 6292 appointing Basil Fett to the Historic Landmarks Commission (4-0)

Work Session - Wittenberg University Update and Springfield 2051 Presentation

The City Commission will hold a work session featuring a presentation from Wittenberg University President Christian Brady. Additionally, David Beurle from Future IQ and Marta Wojcik will provide a Springfield 2051 presentation.

• Wittenberg update presented by President Christian Brady
• Springfield 2051 presentation by David Beurle (Future IQ) and Marta Wojcik

The commission held a work session to receive updates from Wittenberg University and the Springfield 2051 community‑visioning project. No formal actions or policy decisions were taken; the meeting was informational. Commissioners voiced support for university initiatives and community engagement. The session was adjourned at 7:07 p.m. by a unanimous vote.

• Adjourned work session (motion by Dr. Estrop, seconded by Mrs. Tackett, yeas 4, nays 0)

Board of Zoning Appeal

The Springfield Board of Zoning Appeals will meet on September 15, 2025 at 5:30 PM. The board will discuss three pending appeal cases: Case #25‑A‑27 at 502 E Liberty St, Case #25‑A‑28 at 300 S Limestone St, and Case #25‑A‑29 at 3925 S Charleston Pike. No other agenda items involve decisions beyond routine procedural matters.

• Case #25‑A‑27 – appeal concerning 502 E Liberty St
• Case #25‑A‑28 – appeal concerning 300 S Limestone St
• Case #25‑A‑29 – appeal concerning 3925 S Charleston Pike

Work Session: Community Health Assessment (CHA)

The City Commission will hold a work session to receive a Community Health Assessment presentation. The presentation will be delivered by Anna Jean Sauter and Gracie Hemphill from the Clark County Combined Health District.

• Community Health Assessment presentation by Clark County Combined Health District

The commission held a work session to hear a Community Health Assessment presentation by the Clark County Combined Health District. Commissioners discussed health data, including youth homelessness, prenatal care, food insecurity, and transportation challenges. The session was adjourned by a unanimous motion.

• Adjourned work session (motion by Dr. Estrop, seconded by Mrs. Tackett, Yeas 5, Nays 0)

City Commission Regular Meeting

The Springfield City Commission will discuss several items, including a second‑reading ordinance to annex roughly 34 acres in the Granada Drive area of Moorefield Township. Other items include zoning changes for four parcels, renewal of a trash‑pickup contract, and multiple CDBG funding agreements. Emergency ordinances for mental‑health court funding and mortgage forgiveness, plus an emergency resolution for county‑allocated tax levies, will also be presented.

• 134‑25 annexation of ~33.951 acres in Moorefield Township (Granada Drive Annexation Area)
• 183‑25 rezoning 3.47 acres at 341 West Leffel Lane to Heavy Commercial Corridor
• 182‑25 rezoning 0.037 acres at 1010 North Murray Street to Neighborhood Commercial
• 222‑21 renewal of Rumpke trash‑pickup contract up to $35,000
• 224‑25 supplemental funding agreement for drug‑court expenses up to $35,000

The Commission approved the annexation of 33.951 acres in the Granada Drive area and adopted three zoning map amendments, while rejecting one rezoning request. It also renewed the trash‑pickup contract with Rumpke, approved several CDBG subrecipient agreements, and authorized an EMS grant and emergency funding for a drug‑court project.

• Approved annexation of 33.951 acres (Ordinance 25‑242) – Yeas 4, Nays 0
• Approved zoning amendment rezoning 3.47 acres at 341 West Leffel Lane – Yeas 4, Nays 0
• Approved zoning amendment rezoning 0.037 acres at 1010 North Murray Street – Yeas 4 Nays 0
• Defeated zoning amendment rezoning 0.107 acres at 919 Broadway Street – Yeas 0 Nays 4
• Renewed trash‑pickup contract with Rumpke of Ohio, Inc. up to $35,000 – Yeas 4 Nays 0
• Approved CDBG subrecipient agreement with Sheltered, Inc. up to $89,100 – Yeas 4 Nays 0
• Approved CDBG subrecipient agreement with Aspire P16 Collaborative up to $25,000 – Yeas 4 Nays 0
• Approved EMS Priority 1 Training and Equipment Grant up to $2,915.48 – Yeas 4 Nays 0

Public Hearing - Rezoning 1010 N. Murray

The City Commission will hold a public hearing to consider changing the zoning for a 0.037-acre parcel at 1010 N. Murray Street from High Density Residential to Neighborhood Commercial.

• Public hearing on rezoning 1010 N. Murray Street
• Change from R-HD to C-NC zoning district
• Parcel No. 3400700035210002
• Hearing scheduled for August 26, 2025, at 6:50 PM

The City Commission held a public hearing on August 26, 2025 to consider rezoning 0.037 acres at 1010 N. Murray Street from R‑HD to C‑NC. Staff recommended denial while the City Planning Board recommended approval. No motion or vote on the rezoning itself was recorded, only motions to file the notice and to adjourn.

Public Hearing - Rezoning 919 Broadway

The City Commission will hold a public hearing to discuss a zoning change for a property at 919 Broadway Street. The body is considering changing the 0.107-acre parcel from a Low Density Residence District to a Neighborhood Commercial District.

• Proposed rezoning of 919 Broadway Street (Parcel No. 3400600005409009) from R-LD to C-NC

The City Commission held a public hearing on rezoning 0.107 acres at 919 Broadway Street from R‑LD to C‑NC. Staff recommended denial and the Planning Board recommended approval, but no vote was taken; the matter received its first reading and a vote was scheduled for two weeks later. The commission certified the public notice and adjourned the meeting unanimously.

• Certified public hearing notice (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)
• Scheduled first reading and vote in two weeks (no vote taken)

City Commission Regular Meeting

The commission voted to authorize a contract with Alexander Chemical Corporation for liquid chlorine for the water‑treatment plant, not to exceed $123,000. It also approved an Ohio TechCred grant of up to $30,000. Both ordinances passed unanimously with a 5‑0 vote. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved ordinance authorizing liquid chlorine contract up to $123,000 (5-0)
• Approved Ohio TechCred grant up to $30,000 (5-0)

Work Session - Solid Waste District

The City Commission will hold a work session to receive an annual report from the Solid Waste District. The session is scheduled for August 26, 2025, at 6:30 PM and will feature Commissioners Chuck Bauer and Bonnie Martens.

• Solid Waste District Annual Report presentation
• Commissioner comments
• Work session to be held at City Commission Forum

The commission held a work session to hear the Solid Waste District's annual report and discuss its programs. Commissioners asked questions about enforcement, recycling, and the clean‑up trailer. The session was then adjourned by motion of Dr. Estrop, seconded by Mrs. T ackett, with a 5‑0 vote. No other actions were taken.

• Adjourned work session (5-0)

Public Hearing - Granada Drive Annexation Area

The City Commission will hold a public hearing to consider applying the City's Zoning Code to a proposed annexation area. The area, known as the Granada Drive Annexation Area, consists of approximately 33.951 acres currently located in Moorefield Township.

• Proposed annexation of 33.951 acres in the Granada Drive Annexation Area from Moorefield Township
• Application of Codified Ordinance Section 1126.05(e) of the City’s Zoning Code

The Board of Clark County Commissioners met on June 4, 2025 and voted to approve an expedited Type 2 annexation petition for approximately 33.951 acres in Moorefield Township, moving the land to the City of Springfield. The motion was moved by Commissioner Patterson and seconded by Commissioner Wilt. All three commissioners—Patterson, Wilt, and Rittenhouse—voted yes. The petition was filed by Argeri A. Lagos representing Premier Property Sales, Ltd., Twylla Reed, and Ronald Simpson.

• Approved expedited Type 2 annexation petition for ~33.951 acres (3-0)
• Motion moved by Commissioner Patterson, seconded by Commissioner Wilt

Public Hearing - Rezoning 341 W. Leffel Lane

The City Commission will hold a public hearing to discuss a proposed zoning change for a 3.47-acre parcel. The body is considering changing the designation of the property from General Industrial District to Heavy Commercial Corridor District.

• Proposed rezoning of 3.47 acres at 341 West Leffel Lane (Parcel No. 3050700032100033) from Springfield Township I-2 to City C-HC

The City Commission held a public hearing on the proposed rezoning of 3.47 acres at 341 West Leffel Lane. Staff reported the proposal aligns with the Clark County Comprehensive Plan and raised no objections, while no members of the public offered comments. No vote or formal decision on the rezoning was recorded before the meeting adjourned.

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Springfield Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a regular meeting to discuss two specific zoning cases and approve prior meeting minutes. The agenda lists Case #25-A-25 at 730 E Madison Ave and Case #25-A-26 at 502 Power St as items for discussion and action.

• Approval of July and scanned June minutes
• Case #25-A-25 at 730 E Madison Ave
• Case #25-A-26 at 502 Power St

City Commission Regular Meeting

The Commission approved the minutes from the July 29, 2025 meetings. It renewed four nuisance‑abatement contracts, each up to $50,000. Several emergency ordinances were adopted, including a $819,100 note to finance the 2025‑2 sidewalk, curb and gutter program and a $1,281,411.50 contract for work on Selma Road and East Main Street.

• Approved July 29 2025 meeting minutes (5‑0)
• Renewed contract with All Thangs Truck Hauling & Dumpsters, LLC up to $50,000 (5‑0)
• Renewed contract with Gilbert’s Lawn Service up to $50,000 (5‑0)
• Renewed contract with OMAC Hauling, Inc. up to $50,000 (5‑0)
• Renewed contract with Whitaker Hauling up to $50,000 (5‑0)
• Passed emergency ordinance confirming purchases and services (5‑0)
• Approved emergency issuance of $819,100 note for sidewalk, curb and gutter program (5‑0)
• Authorized emergency contract with A to Z Property Maintenance for Selma Rd & E Main St program up to $1,281,411.50 (5‑0)

Work Session-Tremont Barrel Fill Update

The City Commission will hold a work session to receive an update on the Tremont Barrel Fill site from U.S. EPA representatives Adrian Palomeque and Jenny Polster, along with Robert Rule from De Maximis, Inc. The meeting will be held on August 12, 2025, at 6:30 PM.

• Tremont Barrel Fill site update presentation
• Presentation by U.S. EPA representatives Adrian Palomeque and Jenny Polster
• Presentation by Robert Rule from De Maximis, Inc.
• Live viewing available on YouTube.com/GATVSpringfield5

The City Commission held a work session to receive an update on the Tremont Barrel Fill cleanup from EPA and project contractors. Commissioners asked questions about costs, staffing, operating hours, and safety, but no motions or approvals were adopted. The session was adjourned at 7:02 p.m.

Executive Session - Pending Litigation and Safety & Security

The Springfield City Commission will convene in an executive session to discuss pending litigation and safety and security matters. The session is scheduled for August 12, 2025, at 6:10 PM.

• Executive session on pending litigation
• Discussion of Safety & Security 2025
• City Manager Bryan Heck to present
• Deputy Director Jason Via to present
• Law Director Jill Allen to present

The commission voted 4‑0 to go into executive session, then 5‑0 to adjourn the session, and finally 5‑0 to adjourn the meeting. No other substantive matters were decided.

• Motion to go into executive session approved (Yeas 4, Nays 0)
• Motion to adjourn executive session approved (Yeas 5, Nays 0)
• Motion to adjourn meeting approved (Yeas 5, Nays 0)

Work Session - Joint City/County Meeting

The Springfield City Commission and Clark County Board discussed the need for a new jail, projected costs, and possible funding options. No formal approvals, denials, or policy changes were enacted. The meeting was adjourned by a motion with a 5-0 vote.

• Adjourned work session (5-0)

Executive Session - Personnel Appointments and Pending Litigation

The City Commission is meeting in an executive session to discuss personnel appointments and pending litigation. These topics will be presented by city leadership, including the Law Director and City Manager.

• Discussion of personnel appointments
• Discussion of pending litigation

The commission voted 5-0 to enter an executive session focused on personnel appointments and pending litigation. Later, the commission voted 5-0 to adjourn the executive session after the legislative meeting concluded.

• Approved motion to go into executive session (5-0)
• Approved motion to adjourn executive session (5-0)

City Commission Regular Meeting

The Springfield City Commission approved the minutes from the July 15 meeting. Several ordinances were adopted, including a pre‑annexation agreement for 2604 Columbus Avenue, a CDBG subrecipient agreement for a new park, a rock‑salt purchase for the winter season, supplemental appropriations, a water‑supply revolving loan, and a $921,523 contract with Majors Enterprises for the East High Street water service replacement. A resolution accepting tax‑incentive recommendations was also adopted.

• Approved July 15 minutes (5‑0)
• Ordinance 25‑208: Pre‑Annexation Agreement for 2604 Columbus Ave (5‑0)
• Ordinance 25‑209: CDBG subrecipient agreement for park at 504 West Euclid Ave, up to $150,000 (5‑0)
• Ordinance 25‑210: Purchase up to 2,875 tons of rock salt, up to $200,042.50 (5‑0)
• Ordinance 25‑211: Supplemental appropriations emergency ordinance (5‑0)
• Ordinance 25‑213: Authorize water‑supply revolving loan agreement (5‑0)
• Ordinance 25‑214: Contract with Majors Enterprises, up to $921,523 for East High Street water service replacement (5‑0)
• Resolution 6284: Accept Tax Incentive Review Council recommendations (5‑0)

Work Session: Public Safety Collaboration

The Springfield City Commission will meet for a work session on July 29, 2025, featuring a presentation on public safety by Police Chief Allison Elliott and Sheriff Christopher Clark. No decisions or votes are listed on the agenda.

• Public safety presentation by Police Chief Allison Elliott and Sheriff Christopher Clark

The City Commission held an informal work session on July 29, 2025 to hear updates on public safety collaboration from Police Chief Allison Elliott and Sheriff Christopher Clark. The presenters discussed gun violence, inter‑agency coordination, technology, and jail capacity, but no formal actions or approvals were taken. The session was adjourned at 7:30 p.m. by a motion that passed 5‑0.

• Adjourned work session (Yeas 5, Nays 0)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will discuss and take action on five pending cases: 448 N Limestone St, 1922 W Jefferson St, 504 W Euclid Ave, 2745 E Main St, and 1841 Clifton Ave. These items involve decisions on zoning appeals submitted by property owners. The meeting also includes routine items such as roll call, approval of minutes, and comments from the board and staff.

• Case #25‑A‑20 – 448 N Limestone St
• Case #25‑A‑21 – 1922 W Jefferson St
• Case #25‑A‑23 – 504 W Euclid Ave
• Case #25‑A‑24 – 2745 E Main St
• Case #25‑A‑17 – 1841 Clifton Ave

City Commission Regular Meeting

The City Commission unanimously approved Ordinance No. 25‑201, authorizing a contract with Lhoist North America for up to $1,552,200 to purchase quicklime for the Water Treatment Plant, funded through water and sewer revenues. Additional ordinances were also passed, including a $200,042.50 rock‑salt purchase, a $162,900 increase to the MAKSolve environmental consulting contract, a $5,250 temporary staffing addition, and a zoning‑code amendment moving the Board of Zoning Appeals to the Administrative section. All votes were 4 yeas, 0 nays.

• Approved $1,552,200 quicklime contract with Lhoist North America (4‑0)
• Approved $200,042.50 rock‑salt purchase from Morton Salt, Inc. (4‑0)
• Approved $162,900 increase to MAKSolve contract, total $262,900 (4‑0)
• Approved $5,250 temporary staffing addition, total $82,500 (4‑0)
• Approved ordinance moving Board of Zoning Appeals to Administrative section (4‑0)
• Approved $150,000 CDBG subrecipient agreement for recreational facilities (first reading, not voted)

Work Session: OIC Programming Updates

The City Commission is holding a work session to hear an update on OIC programming. The presentation will be delivered by Clark County OIC Executive Director Leslie Crew.

• Update on OIC programming from Executive Director Leslie Crew

The Opportunities Industrialization Center presented updates on its HEAP, vocational training, and learning center programs. Commissioners offered comments and praised the presentation. A motion to adjourn the work session was made and passed unanimously (4‑0).

• Adjourned work session (motion by Mrs. Tackett, seconded by Mrs. Houston, Yeas 4, Nays 0)

Public Hearing - FY 2024 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER)

The City Commission is holding a public hearing to review the FY 2024 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER). The meeting includes a staff report and a period for audience comments.

• Public hearing on FY 2024 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER)

The City Commission voted 4-0 to certify the public notice for the FY 2024 CAPER hearing. The hearing was then adjourned by a unanimous 4-0 vote. No other actions or policy decisions were taken during the meeting.

• Certified public notice (motion by Dr. Estrop, seconded by Mrs. Tackett) – approved 4-0
• Adjourned public hearing (motion by Dr. Estrop, seconded by Mrs. Tackett) – approved 4-0

Historic Landmarks Commission

The Historic Landmarks Commission will meet to approve previous minutes and discuss two specific property cases. The body is reviewing items related to Southern Ave and S Fountain Ave.

• Case #25-04: 23 E Southern Ave
• Case #25-05: 603 S Fountain Ave

City Planning Board

The Springfield City Planning Board will meet on July 7, 2025 to consider a discussion item labeled Case #25‑A‑09 concerning the property at 1010 N Murray St. The agenda includes standard procedural items such as call to order, roll call, and approval of June minutes. No decisions or votes are indicated beyond the discussion of the case.

• Discussion of Case #25‑A‑09 – 1010 N Murray St

City Commission Regular Meeting

The City Commission approved the minutes of the June 17, 2025 Executive Session, Public Hearings, and Regular Meeting with a 5‑0 vote. No other motions were voted on; the listed ordinances were read for the first time and will be considered at a future meeting. All commissioners were present.

• Approved June 17, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0)

Executive Session: Pending Litigation

The Springfield City Commission will meet in executive session to receive a presentation on pending litigation from Law Director Jill Allen and City Manager Bryan Heck. No motions or decisions are listed beyond entering and exiting the executive session. The agenda consists solely of procedural items to open and close the session.

• Presentation on pending litigation by Law Director Jill Allen
• Presentation on pending litigation by City Manager Bryan Heck

The commission voted to go into an executive session, then to adjourn that session, and finally to adjourn the meeting. All three motions passed with a 5‑0 vote. No substantive policy decisions were made.

• Entered executive session (5-0)
• Adjourned executive session (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Work Session: Investment in Our Parks

The Springfield City Commission will meet at 6:20 PM on July 1, 2025 for a work session. Executive Director Leann Castillo of the Clark County Park District will present information about parks in Clark County. Commissioners may comment, but no decisions or votes are scheduled.

• Presentation by Executive Director Leann Castillo (Clark County Park District) on Clark County parks
• Live stream of the session available on YouTube.com/GATVSpringfield5
• Roll call and introductions

Executive Director Leann Castillo from the Clark County Park District presented an overview of the district's parks, recent enhancements, and funding sources. Commissioners thanked her for the information and her work with the community. The work session was adjourned at 6:43 p.m. with a unanimous vote of 5‑0. No substantive decisions were made.

Public Hearing - FY 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan and FY 2025 Action Plan

The Springfield City Commission will hold a public hearing to consider the FY 2025‑2029 Consolidated Plan and the FY 2025 Action Plan. The agenda includes a staff report, comments from commissioners, and audience input before adjournment.

• FY 2025‑2029 Consolidated Plan and FY 2025 Action Plan (public hearing)

The City Commission voted 5‑0 to receive, record, and file the public hearing notice published June 9, 2025. Staff presented the FY 2025‑2029 Consolidated Plan and FY 2025 Action Plan, but no substantive actions on the plan were taken. The meeting was adjourned at 6:58 p.m. after a unanimous 5‑0 vote.

• Received, recorded, and filed public hearing notice (5-0)
• Adjourned public hearing (5-0)

Public Hearing - Rezoning 1351-1353 S Limestone St

The Springfield City Commission will hold a public hearing to consider a zoning change for a 0.21‑acre parcel at 1351‑1353 South Limestone Street. The proposal would reclassify the land from RM‑12 (low‑density multi‑family) to CN‑2 (neighborhood commercial). Commissioners and the public may comment before a decision is made.

• Rezoning request for Parcel No. 3400700033112016, 0.21 acres, from RM‑12 to CN‑2

The commission certified that the legal notice for the rezoning hearing was received and filed. The City Planning Board recommended approval of the rezoning, but no vote on the rezoning itself was taken. The hearing was then adjourned with no public comments.

• Certified public hearing notice received (5-0)
• Adjourned public hearing (5-0)

City Commission Regular Meeting

The Springfield City Commission will consider rezoning requests, contract renewals, and emergency ordinances including the 2026 tax budget and supplemental appropriations. The meeting will be held on June 17, 2025.

• Rezoning 15.43 acres at 0 Saint Paris Pike to multi-family residence
• Rezoning 1.06 acres at 791 Woodbine Avenue to single-family residence
• Contract with A & B Asphalt for South Belmont Avenue paving ($491,453.12)
• Contract with Berger Construction for Snyder Park roof repairs ($119,975.00)
• Emergency ordinance adopting the 2026 Tax Budget

The commission voted to approve the minutes from the June 3, 2025 Executive Session, Work Session, Public Hearings, and Regular Meeting. The motion passed with five yeas and no nays. No other agenda items received a vote; the listed ordinances were only read for first consideration and will be presented at a later meeting.

• Approved June 3, 2025 meeting minutes (5‑0)

Executive Session - Pending Litigation

The Springfield City Commission will meet in executive session to receive a presentation on pending litigation from Law Director Jill Allen and City Manager Bryan Heck. No votes or actions are scheduled; the session is for discussion only.

• Presentation on pending litigation by Law Director Jill Allen
• Presentation by City Manager Bryan Heck

The commission entered an executive session by unanimous vote (5-0). The session was later adjourned, also unanimously (5-0). The meeting itself was adjourned at 6:45 p.m. by unanimous vote. No substantive matters were discussed or decided.

• Entered executive session (5-0)
• Adjourned executive session (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:45 p.m. (5-0)

Public Hearing - 2026 Tax Budget Hearing

The City Commission is holding a public hearing to consider the proposed 2026 tax budget. The meeting includes a staff report and an opportunity for audience comments.

• Consideration of the Proposed 2026 Tax Budget (Item 154-25)

The commission certified that the legal notice for the public hearing was filed, with a unanimous vote. Finance Director Eviston presented an overview of the proposed 2026 tax budget, noting a projected 2.5% increase in General Fund receipts and the upcoming transition to RITA. No vote was taken on adopting the budget. The hearing was then adjourned unanimously.

• Certified public hearing notice (5-0)
• Adjourned public hearing (5-0)

Public Hearing - Rezoning 1109 Kenton St

The Springfield City Commission will hold a public hearing on June 17, 2025 at 6:50 PM. Commissioners will consider a proposed zoning change for 0.146 acre at 1109 Kenton St, converting the parcel from a Community Commercial District (CC‑2) to a Low Density Multi‑Family Residence District (RM‑12). The agenda includes a staff report and comments from commissioners and the public.

• Rezoning 0.146 acre at 1109 Kenton St from CC‑2 to RM‑12

The commission held a public hearing on rezoning 1109 Kenton St from CC‑2 to RM‑12. The staff report recommended approval, but no vote on the rezoning was taken. The commission recorded the legal notice and then adjourned the hearing unanimously.

• Received legal notice of hearing (5-0)
• Adjourned public hearing (5-0)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Springfield Board of Zoning Appeals will meet on June 16, 2025. The agenda includes approval of the May and April meeting minutes, swearing in of witnesses, and discussion of case #25‑A‑19 concerning the property at 2370 E Leffel Lane. The board will also hear comments from members and staff before adjourning.

• Approve May meeting minutes
• Approve April meeting minutes
• Swear in witnesses
• Discuss case #25‑A‑19 for 2370 E Leffel Lane
• Board and staff comments

City Planning Board

The City Planning Board will meet to discuss two specific cases. The board will also review and approve minutes from the April meeting.

• Case #25-SUB-03: 1767 and 1775 Northpoint Ln
• Case #24-Z-08: 919 Broadway St

The Planning Board approved the minutes from the April meeting. No other items were decided, denied, or tabled during the June 9 session. The board discussed Case #25‑SUB‑03 (1767 and 1775 Northpoint Ln) and Case #24‑Z‑08 (919 Broadway St) but took no formal action.

• Approved April meeting minutes

Executive Session - Pending Litigation

The Springfield City Commission will hold an executive session to hear updates on pending litigation from Law Director Jill Allen, Assistant Law Director Jason Irick, and City Manager Bryan Heck. No specific actions or votes are listed; the meeting is informational. The session will be opened and closed by motions before adjourning.

• Presentation on pending litigation by Law Director Jill Allen
• Input from Assistant Law Director Jason Irick
• Comments from City Manager Bryan Heck

The City Commission met in a special session on June 3, 2025. Commissioners voted unanimously to enter an executive session, then later to adjourn the executive session and the meeting. No substantive matters were discussed or decided.

• Motion to go into executive session – approved (Yeas 4, Nays 0)
• Motion to adjourn executive session – approved (Yeas 4, Nays 0)
• Motion to adjourn meeting – approved (Yeas 4, Nays 0)

Public Hearing - Rezoning 0 St. Paris Pike

The City Commission will hold a public hearing to discuss a proposed zoning change for a property at 0 St. Paris Pike. The body is considering changing the land use from a low-density single-family residence district to a low-density multi-family residence district.

• Proposed rezoning of 15.43 acres at 0 St. Paris Pike (Parcel No. 3200200001000138) from RS-5 to RM-12

The City Commission held a public hearing on rezoning 15.43 acres at 0 St Paris Pike from RS‑5 to RM‑12. Staff presented a report and there were no public comments. The commission did not vote on the rezoning itself. Procedural motions on receiving the notice and adjourning the hearing were approved unanimously.

• Received public hearing notice (Yeas 4, Nays 0)
• Adjourned public hearing (Yeas 4, Nays 0)

Public Hearing - Rezoning 791 Woodbine Ave.

The City Commission will hold a public hearing to consider a zoning change for a 1.06-acre property. The proposal is to change the zoning of 791 Woodbine Ave from a Heavy Manufacturing District to a Medium Density, Single-Family Residence District.

• Proposed rezoning of 791 Woodbine Ave (Parcel No. 3400700029116022) from M-2 to RS-8

The City Commission held a public hearing on June 3, 2025 to consider changing the zoning of 1.06 acres at 791 Woodbine Ave from M‑2 Heavy Manufacturing to RS‑8 Medium‑Density Single‑Family Residential. City staff and the City Planning Board both recommended approval, and no public comments were received. The commission did not vote on the rezoning; only motions to accept the public notice and to adjourn the hearing were approved unanimously.

• Accepted public hearing notice (Yeas 4, Nays 0)
• Adjourned hearing (Yeas 4, Nays 0)

Public Hearing Annexation - 0 Maplewood Avenue

The Springfield City Commission will hold a public hearing to consider applying Codified Ordinance Section 1175.01 to the proposed 0 Maplewood Avenue Annexation Area. The area comprises 2.461 acres currently located in Springfield Township. The annexation was previously slated for consideration on February 11, 2025. The hearing will include staff reports, commissioner comments, and audience input.

• Public hearing on applying Codified Ordinance Section 1175.01 to annexation
• Annexation area: 0 Maplewood Avenue, 2.461 acres
• Annexation previously considered on February 11, 2025
• Staff report to be presented
• Comments from commissioners and the public

The Springfield City Commission held a public hearing on the proposed annexation of 0 Maplewood Avenue. Commissioners voted 4‑0 to receive and file the public‑notice communication and later voted 4‑0 to adjourn the hearing. No decision on the annexation itself was made. Staff reported the property is not in a designated floodplain and would be zoned as a light commercial district.

• Received and filed public hearing notice (approved 4-0)
• Adjourned public hearing (approved 4-0)

City Commission Regular Meeting

The Springfield City Commission will meet to consider rezoning requests, approve contracts for utility and sidewalk projects, and amend the municipal income tax code. The meeting will be held at 7:00 PM on June 3, 2025.

• Rezoning 15.43 acres at 0 Saint Paris Pike to multi-family district
• Rezoning 1.06 acres at 791 Woodbine Avenue to single-family district
• Contract with R. B. Jergens Contractors for CLA-SR72 project ($5,680,164.23)
• Contract with CW Tree and Outdoor Service for sidewalk program ($1,445,002.00)
• Amending Chapter 196 to repeal and replace Municipal Income Tax on Earned Income

The Commission approved the May 20, 2025 meeting minutes (4‑0). Commissioners moved to proceed with emergency legislation before the first reading of ordinances, which passed (4‑0). Six emergency ordinances were adopted, including authorizing $1,254,700 in notes for the 2025 Sidewalk, Curb and Gutter Program and contracts up to $1,445,002 with CW Tree and Outdoor Service, $24,000 with AT&T, and $5,680,164.23 with R.B. Jergens Contractors (each 4‑0).

• Approved May 20, 2025 minutes (Yeas 4, Nays 0)
• Moved to proceed with emergency legislation prior to first reading (Yeas 4, Nays 0)
• Passed Ordinance No. 25‑162 confirming purchases and services (Yeas 4, Nays 0)
• Passed Ordinance No. 25‑163 authorizing $1,254,700 notes for sidewalk, curb and gutter program (Yeas 4, Nays 0)
• Passed Ordinance No. 25‑164 authorizing contract with CW Tree and Outdoor Service LLC up to $1,445,002 (Yeas 4, Nays 0)
• Passed Ordinance No. 25‑165 amending AT&T contract up to $24,000 (Yeas 4, Nays 0)
• Passed Ordinance No. 25‑166 authorizing contract with R.B. Jergens Contractors up to $5,680,164.23 (Yeas 4, Nays 0)

Work Session: Workforce Housing Project

The City Commission is holding a work session to hear a presentation on a workforce housing project. Ethan Harris from the Clark County Land Reutilization Corporation will present the project details.

• Presentation by Ethan Harris of the Clark County Land Reutilization Corporation regarding a workforce housing project

The City Commission held a work session on the workforce housing project and heard presentations from Clark County officials. No formal approvals, denials, or policy changes were made during the meeting. The session was adjourned by a unanimous 4‑0 vote.

• Adjourned work session (4-0)

City Commission Regular Meeting

The Springfield City Commission will consider a range of items, including first‑reading ordinances for billing services and a development incentive, and second‑reading ordinances covering alley vacatings, infrastructure contracts, and property matters. Emergency ordinances on the agenda seek approval for large contracts such as an $8,368,000 pump‑station pretreatment facility, a $6,116,381 energy services agreement, and a $35,000 mental‑health docket subsidy, each declared an emergency. The meeting also includes motions to appoint commissioners, reappointments to the Planning Board, and routine procedural items.

• Emergency ordinance authorizing a contract with Peterson Construction for the Erie Express Pump Station Pretreatment Facility Project, up to $8,368,000.00
• Emergency ordinance authorizing a contract with DYNEGY Energy Services East, LLC for electric energy to city facilities and street lights, up to $6,116,381.00 for a 48‑month term
• Emergency ordinance approving supplemental funding of up to $35,000 for the Specialized Docket Subsidy Project with the Mental Health Recovery Board
• Second‑reading ordinance authorizing a purchase order for eight rotary vane pneumatic actuators from APA, Inc., not to exceed $278,496.00
• Second‑reading ordinance authorizing an LPA Federal Local‑LET Project Agreement with the Ohio Department of Transportation, eligible costs up to $200,000 and matching funds up to $330,382.00 for the CLA SR41‑19.21 Safety Improvement Project

The commission approved the May 6 meeting minutes unanimously. It passed an emergency ordinance establishing services for a 33.951‑acre annexation in Moorefield Township. Several infrastructure actions were approved, including bridge repairs on State Route 4, a safety improvement project with the Ohio Department of Transportation, and a purchase order for eight pneumatic actuators for the water‑treatment plant. Additional ordinances funded a $1,000 contribution to Springfield Promise and authorized a $278,496 purchase for water‑system upgrades.

• Approved May 6 minutes (Yeas 4, Nays 0)
• Emergency Ordinance No. 25‑154 approving services for 33.951‑acre annexation (Yeas 5, Nays 0)
• Ordinance No. 25‑151 authorizing bridge repairs at State Route 4 & Lagonda Ave (Yeas 5, Nays 0)
• Ordinance No. 25‑152 authorizing LPA safety improvement project with $200,000 state match (Yeas 5, Nays 0)
• Ordinance No. 25‑149 purchase order for eight rotary‑vane pneumatic actuators, up to $278,496 (Yeas 5, Nays 0)
• Ordinance No. 25‑145 contribution of $1,000 to Springfield Promise Neighborhood (Yeas 4, Nays 0, Abstain Dr. Estrop)
• Ordinance No. 25‑146 amendment to Traffic and General Offenses Code (Yeas 5, Nays 0)
• Ordinance No. 25‑144 vacating second alley north of Thrasher St (Yeas 5, Nays 0)

Executive Session- Property Matters and Pending Litigation

The City Commission is meeting in an executive session to discuss property matters and pending litigation. The session includes presentations from Law Director Jill Allen, City Manager Bryan Heck, and a Springfield City Police Captain.

• Discussion of property matters
• Discussion of pending litigation

The Springfield City Commission met on May 20, 2025, with Commissioners Brown, Estrop, Tackett, and Rue present. They voted 4-0 to enter an executive session, then later voted 4-0 to adjourn it, and finally adjourned the meeting at 7:03 p.m. No substantive actions or decisions were recorded.

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Springfield Board of Zoning Appeals will consider two pending appeals: Case #25‑A‑15 concerning 0 Larch St and Case #25‑A‑16 concerning 834 W North St. The board will discuss and take action on these cases after standard procedural items. No other substantive agenda items are listed.

• Case #25‑A‑15 – appeal for 0 Larch St
• Case #25‑A‑16 – appeal for 834 W North St

Historic Landmarks Commission

The Historic Landmarks Commission will meet to review discussion items regarding two specific addresses. The commission will also approve minutes from February and April.

• Discussion regarding 818 S Fountain Ave
• Discussion regarding 724 S Fountain Ave

Work Session: Domestic Violence Presentation

The Springfield City Commission will hold a work session to hear a presentation on domestic violence. Speakers include the city law director, victim services sergeant, a county victim‑witness supervisor, the city chief prosecutor, deputy chief prosecutor, and an assistant county prosecutor. No formal actions or votes are scheduled; the session is for information and discussion only.

• Presentation on domestic violence by city and county officials
• Live video stream available at YouTube.com/GATVSpringfield5

The commission held a work session featuring a presentation on domestic violence by city and county officials. Commissioners asked questions about advocacy staffing, case loads, data collection and funding. No formal actions or approvals were taken; the session was adjourned by a unanimous motion.

Public Hearing - Alley Vacation Thrasher/Woodbine

The Springfield City Commission will hold a public hearing to consider vacating an alley located north of Thrasher Street between Woodbine Avenue and a north-south alley. The meeting is scheduled for May 6, 2025, at 6:50 PM.

• Public hearing on alley vacation (Thrasher/Woodbine)
• Consideration of vacating alley north of Thrasher Street
• Alley to be vacated from Woodbine Avenue east to intersecting alley

The City Commission held a public hearing on vacating the first alley north of Thrasher Street from Woodbine Avenue east to the first intersecting north‑south alley. Staff and the Planning Board recommended approval, and no members of the public opposed the request. No vote on the alley vacation was taken, and the hearing adjourned without a decision.

Public Hearing - Alley Vacations Thrasher/Woodbine

The City Commission is holding a public hearing to consider the vacation of three specific alley segments. This process determines if public alleyways can be closed and removed from the city's public right-of-way.

• Vacation of the second alley north of Thrasher Street from Woodbine Avenue west to the first north-south alley
• Vacation of the first north-south alley west of Woodbine Avenue between the first and second alleys north of Thrasher Street
• Vacation of the first alley north of Thrasher Street starting approximately 118 feet west from Woodbine Avenue and continuing west for 92 feet

The City Commission certified the public notice for the alley vacation request with a unanimous 5‑0 vote. No public comments were received, and the hearing was adjourned by a unanimous 5‑0 vote. No substantive decision on the alley vacation was made.

• Certified public notice (5-0)
• Adjourned hearing (5-0)

City Commission Regular Meeting

The City Commission is deciding on several second-reading ordinances, including rezoning requests and a $400,000 demolition contract. The body is also reviewing first-reading proposals for police vehicle purchases and infrastructure repairs.

• Rezoning 19.64 acres at 2900 East Main Street to Community Commercial District
• Rezoning 0.294 acres at 317 North Belmont Avenue to Neighborhood Commercial District
• Demolition services contract with Tony Smith dba Tony Smith Wrecking & Trucking up to $400,000
• Purchase of six Ford Police Interceptors not to exceed $311,073.54
• Grant application for $593,393.75 to rehabilitate the Springfield-Beckley Municipal Airport tie-down ramp

The Springfield City Commission voted 5‑0 to rezone property at 2900 East Main Street and at 317 North Belmont Avenue. They also approved a $50,000 contribution to the Springfield Foundation, a $200,000 three‑year uniform rental contract, and a $99,854.17 purchase of a sewer department truck. All motions passed with five yeas and no nays.

• Approved rezoning of 19.64 acres at 2900 East Main Street to CC‑2 district (5‑0)
• Approved rezoning of 0.294 acres at 317 North Belmont Avenue to CN‑2 district (5‑0)
• Approved $50,000 contribution to Springfield Foundation for Future IQ Community Action Plan (5‑0)
• Approved rental of employee uniforms, mops, mats, and towels up to $200,000 for three years (5‑0)
• Approved purchase of one HV507 SFA truck for Sewer Department up to $99,854.17 (5‑0)

City Commission Regular Meeting

The Springfield City Commission will consider rezoning three properties, approving a $327,834 curb ramps project, and purchasing two sewer trucks. The body will also vote on a contract to update the city's zoning code.

• Rezoning 19.64 acres at 2900 East Main Street to Community Commercial District
• Rezoning 1.5 acres at 430 West Liberty Street to Community Commercial District
• Approving $327,834 contract for 2025 Curb Ramps Project
• Approving $81,166.48 contract for wastewater treatment equipment
• Approving $363,950 agreement for 9-1-1 dispatch data storage

The commission approved the minutes of the April 8, 2025 work session and regular meeting by a unanimous 5‑0 vote. They gave a second reading and passed Ordinance No. 25‑118, authorizing the city manager to contract Agilent Technologies for an inductively coupled plasma optical emission spectrometer at the wastewater treatment plant, up to $81,166.48, also by a 5‑0 vote. The board conducted the first reading of three zoning‑map amendment proposals (077‑25, 076‑25, 075‑25), which will be presented for a vote at a future meeting. No other items received a recorded vote.

• Approved April 8, 2025 meeting minutes (Yeas 5, Nays 0)
• Passed Ordinance No. 25‑118 for ICP‑OES equipment purchase up to $81,166.48 (Yeas 5, Nays 0)
• First reading of Zoning Map Amendment 077‑25 (2900 E Main St) – title only
• First reading of Zoning Map Amendment 076‑25 (317 N Belmont Ave) – title only
• First reading of Zoning Map Amendment 075‑25 (430 W Liberty St) – title only

Public Hearing - 430 W. Liberty St.

The City Commission is holding a public hearing to consider a zoning change for a 1.5-acre property. The proposal is to change the zoning from General Manufacturing District (M-1) to Community Commercial District (CC-2).

• Proposed zoning change for 1.5 acres at 430 W. Liberty St. (Parcel No. 3400600004411015) from M-1 to CC-2

The City Commission held a public hearing on a proposed change of zoning for 1.5 acres at 430 W. Liberty St, from M‑1 (General Manufacturing) to CC‑2 (Community Commercial). Staff presented mixed recommendations: Planning and Zoning staff recommended approval with conditions, Code Enforcement recommended denial, and the City Planning Board unanimously recommended denial. Commissioners discussed community concerns and announced the matter will be voted on in two weeks after a drive‑by inspection. No final decision was made at this meeting.

Executive Session - Property & Litigation

The Springfield City Commission will meet in executive session to consider matters related to property and litigation. No specific agenda items are detailed in the agenda.

The commission entered an executive session by a unanimous motion, then unanimously voted to adjourn the session, and finally adjourned the meeting. No substantive policy or budget decisions were made.

• Motion to go into executive session approved (5-0)
• Motion to adjourn executive session approved (5-0)
• Meeting adjourned approved (5-0)

Work Session - VIA Transportation and NOPEC Update

The Springfield City Commission will hold a work session on April 22, 2025, featuring an informational presentation from VIA Transportation, Inc., the parent of River North Transit, LLC, and a separate update from a NOPEC representative. The meeting is scheduled for 6:00 PM in the City Commission Forum and will be streamed live. No formal decisions or votes are indicated on the agenda.

• Informational presentation by VIA Transportation, Inc. (parent of River North Transit, LLC)
• Informational update from a NOPEC representative

Commissioners heard a Via Transportation presentation outlining the upcoming micro‑transit system and its rollout schedule. They also received a NOPEC update describing upcoming rate increases, a $60,000 energy‑efficiency grant, and bulk‑buying benefits. No formal approvals, denials, or votes on any items were recorded during the session.

Public Hearing - 2900 E Main St - CEDA

The City Commission will hold a public hearing on April 22, 2025, to consider a proposed change in zoning for 19.64 acres at 2900 E Main St. The request seeks to rezone the property from Springfield Township I-2 and City EECPOD to CC-2, Community Commercial District, with a Commercial Arterial Sign District.

• Public Hearing: Rezoning 19.64 acres at 2900 E Main St
• Change from I-2 to CC-2 zoning district
• Inclusion of Commercial Arterial Sign District
• Held in City Commission Forum at 6:45 PM
• Viewable live on YouTube.com/GATVSpringfield5

The commission conducted a public hearing on a proposed zoning change for 19.64 acres at 2900 E Main St. City staff reported the parcel was annexed and that staff and the CEDA Regional Planning Commission had approved the request, with no objections received. No public comments were made and the hearing was adjourned at 7:15 p.m. No formal commission vote on the zoning amendment was recorded in the minutes.

Public Hearing - 317 N. Belmont Ave

The City Commission is holding a public hearing to consider a zoning change for 0.294 acres of land. The proposal seeks to move the property from a Low-Density, Single-Family Residence District to a Neighborhood Commercial District.

• Proposed zoning change for 317 N. Belmont Ave (Parcel Nos. 3400700029427025 and 3400700029427026) from RS-5 to CN-2

The commission heard a staff report recommending denial of the rezoning from RS‑5 to CN‑2. Commissioners discussed concerns about parking, noise, and spot zoning, but no motion or vote on the request was recorded. The hearing adjourned without a decision.

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Springfield Board of Zoning Appeals will review and act on ten pending appeal cases covering properties on East St, W North St, Clifton Ave, N Bechtle Ave, E Main St, E High St, S Center St, W National Rd, and Reames Ave. The meeting includes standard procedural items such as call to order, roll call, approval of March minutes, and swearing in of witnesses. After the case discussions, the board and staff will provide comments before adjourning.

• Case #25‑A‑05 – 424‑426 East St
• Case #25‑A‑06 – 1035 W North St
• Case #25‑A‑07 – 1630 Clifton Ave
• Case #25‑A‑08 – 1830 N Bechtle Ave
• Case #25‑A‑09 – 2705‑2731 E Main St

City Commission Retreat

The Springfield City Commission will hold a retreat on April 16, 2025 at the National Advanced Air Mobility Center of Excellence, 1323 W. Blee Road. The agenda includes staff presentations, audience comments, commissioner comments, and new items, followed by an executive session. No specific policy decisions or contracts are listed on the agenda.

The City Commission held a special retreat where police, fire/EMS, and finance staff presented updates. No policy actions or approvals were taken. Commissioners voted unanimously on three motions to adjourn, including moving the meeting into an executive session on personnel. All three adjournment motions passed 5‑0.

• Adjourned into executive session on Personnel (5-0)
• Adjourned the meeting (5-0)
• Adjourned the meeting at 9:02 p.m. (5-0)

Executive Session

The Springfield City Commission will meet at the National Advanced Air Mobility Center of Excellence to discuss personnel matters in a closed session.

• Executive session on personnel presented by Bryan Heck
• Meeting location: National Advanced Air Mobility Center of Excellence, 1323 W. Blee Road

The commission held a retreat meeting and then moved into an executive session focused on personnel matters. No decisions, approvals, or votes were recorded in the executive session. The session was adjourned without further action.

City Commission Retreat

The Springfield City Commission will meet at the National Advanced Air Mobility Center of Excellence for a retreat. The agenda includes staff presentations, audience and commissioner comments, and new items, followed by an executive session. No specific policy decisions or contracts are listed on the agenda.

The special retreat on April 15, 2025 featured staff presentations on transit, the Long‑Term Control Plan for combined sewer overflows, housing initiatives, and homelessness strategies. Commissioners asked questions and discussed funding and implementation details. No votes, approvals, or other formal actions were recorded in the minutes.

Executive Session

The City Commission is meeting in executive session to discuss personnel matters presented by City Manager Bryan Heck. This is a closed session focused on a single topic.

• Discussion of personnel presented by Bryan Heck

The commission meeting on April 15, 2025 was adjourned into an executive session focused on personnel matters, and the executive session subsequently adjourned. No substantive decisions were recorded in the minutes.

City Commission Regular Meeting

The Springfield City Commission will consider contracts for wastewater equipment and 9-1-1 data storage, a complete overhaul of the zoning code, and emergency legislation for supplemental appropriations and insurance.

• Contract with Agilent Technologies for wastewater equipment up to $81,166.48
• Amending the Zoning Code to replace Part Eleven entirely
• Emergency supplemental appropriations and purchase confirmations
• Contract with CherryRoad Technologies for ERP system licenses up to $1,760,774.99
• Contract with Ohio Plan Risk Management for liability insurance up to $800,000.00

The commission approved the March 25, 2025 meeting minutes (4‑0). It then unanimously passed a series of ordinances authorizing contracts for equipment, data sharing, right‑of‑way, and eight $50,000 weed‑cutting or board‑secure service agreements, as well as other amendments. All votes were 5‑0 in favor.

• Approved March 25, 2025 minutes (Yeas 4, Nays 0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 25‑100 (Bobcat loader vendor name change) (Yeas 5, Nays 0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 25‑101 (Four Corner Property Management weed‑cutting contract) (Yeas 5, Nays 0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 25‑102 (ET’s Lawn Maintenance weed‑cutting contract) (Yeas 5, Nays 0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 25‑103 (Stinnett Industries weed‑cutting contract) (Yeas 5, Nays 0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 25‑104 (Mike’s Lawn & More weed‑cutting contract) (Yeas 5, Nays 0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 25‑105 (Renew Lorrenzo Anderson truck‑hauling contract) (Yeas 5, Nays 0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 25‑111 (ODOT winter road‑salt contract) (Yeas 5, Nays 0)

Work Session - Zoning Code Update

The Springfield City Commission will hold a work session on April 8, 2025 at 6:40 PM. Commissioners will listen to a presentation by Zone Co. LLC about a zoning code update. The meeting includes introductions, comments from commissioners, and an adjournment. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Presentation on Zoning Code Update by Zone Co. LLC

The commission held a work session to receive an update on the new zoning code. No formal actions on the code were taken; the session was purely informational. The commissioners voted to adjourn the meeting, with the motion passing 5-0.

• Adjourned work session (motion by Brown, seconded by Tackett, yeas 5, nays 0)

City Planning Board

The Springfield City Planning Board meeting on April 7, 2025 will consider four pending cases (25‑Z‑04 through 25‑Z‑07) concerning properties at Woodbine Ave, Kenton St, S Limestone St, and Saint Paris Pike. The agenda lists these as discussion items with no specific decisions recorded. Standard agenda items include call to order, roll call, approval of February and March minutes, board comments, staff comments, and adjournment.

• Case 25‑Z‑04 – 791 Woodbine Ave
• Case 25‑Z‑05 – Kenton St
• Case 25‑Z‑06 – 1351‑1353 S Limestone St
• Case 25‑Z‑07 – 0 Saint Paris Pike

Historic Landmarks Commission

The Springfield Historic Landmarks Commission will meet to discuss two properties located at 818 S Fountain Ave (item 25‑01) and 724 S Fountain Ave (item 25‑03). The agenda includes standard procedural items such as call to order, roll call, and approval of February minutes. No decisions are recorded in the agenda; the commission will consider the two discussion items.

• Discussion of item 25‑01 at 818 S Fountain Ave
• Discussion of item 25‑03 at 724 S Fountain Ave

Work Session: Warming Center Update

The Springfield City Commission will hold a work session on March 25, 2025 at 6:40 PM. Ken “Barron” Seelig will provide an update on the city’s Warming Center. The meeting is scheduled to be streamed live on YouTube. No decisions or votes are listed on the agenda.

• Presentation on Warming Center status by Ken “Barron” Seelig

The City Commission heard an update from Ken “Barron” Seelig and Darryl Summers about the winter warming center on South Fountain Avenue, which opened on Dec 2 2024, served capacity daily, and recorded zero exposure deaths. Commissioners asked for the presenter’s PowerPoint, discussed safety and case‑management needs, and encouraged future talks with the Mayor and City Manager. The work session was adjourned at 7:10 p.m. by a unanimous 4‑0 vote.

Pubic Hearing - Planned Development, North Fountain Blvd.

The City Commission is holding a public hearing to consider a proposed amendment to a Planned Development. The proposal concerns 16.0214 acres located at Parcel No. 3400700036313014 on North Fountain Boulevard.

• Proposed amendment to Planned Development for 16.0214 acres on North Fountain Boulevard (Parcel No. 3400700036313014)

City Commission Regular Meeting

The commission will review a slate of first‑reading ordinances that include contracts for weed‑cutting services, a vendor name amendment for a Bobcat loader, and a purchase amendment for a fire‑station project. It will also consider second‑reading ordinances renewing landscaping contracts, adopting electronic signatures, and selecting non‑productive parcels for acquisition. Several emergency ordinances will be presented, notably the approval of a $167,803 aerial lift purchase and a $108,788 change order for a new fire station on North Thompson Avenue.

• Emergency ordinance authorizing purchase of one Teupen Tracked Aerial Spider Lift for up to $167,803 (Sourcewell).
• Change Order No. 1 to Brumbaugh Construction to increase the fire‑station contract on North Thompson Avenue by up to $108,788 (total $5,104,788).
• Amending Ordinance No. 25‑39 to revise the vendor name for the purchase of a Bobcat Compact Track Loader.
• Second‑reading ordinance renewing Gillam Lawncare & Landscaping LLC contract for boulevard mowing up to $57,862.
• Authorization for the City to participate in the 2025‑2026 ODOT winter contract for road salt.

The Springfield City Commission adopted an emergency ordinance modifying the planned development on North Fountain Boulevard. The commission also approved several other ordinances, including contract renewals, an electronic‑signatures amendment, a parcel‑acquisition directive, and a change order for the water‑treatment plant. A resolution authorizing a $75,000 purchase order for Brown Equipment Company was adopted. All votes were unanimous (4‑0).

• Adopted Emergency Ordinance No. 25‑90 modifying development on North Fountain Blvd (4‑0)
• Approved Resolution No. 6268 authorizing $75,000 purchase order for Brown Equipment Company (4‑0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 25‑85 renewing Gillam Lawncare contract for up to $57,862.00 (4‑0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 25‑86 authorizing purchase of liquid polymer up to $81,540.00 (4‑0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 25‑87 amending ordinance to allow electronic signatures (4‑0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 25‑88 directing acquisition of non‑productive land parcels (4‑0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 25‑89 change order to water‑treatment plant contract, increasing total to $976,293.00 (4‑0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 25‑88 (mowing‑to‑own program) directing City Manager to select parcels for acquisition (4‑0)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will consider two pending zoning cases: Case #25‑A‑03 for 1037 Warder St. and Case #25‑A‑04 for 0 Center St. The board will also discuss the new zoning code. No other substantive items are listed.

• Case #25‑A‑03 – 1037 Warder St. (zoning appeal)
• Case #25‑A‑04 – 0 Center St. (zoning appeal)
• Discussion of new zoning code

Work Session: Tobacco Retail Licensing Ordinance

The City Commission is holding a work session to receive a presentation on the Tobacco Retail Licensing (TRL) Ordinance. The presentation will be delivered by Chris Cook from the Clark County Combined Health District.

• Presentation on the Tobacco Retail Licensing (TRL) Ordinance

City Commission Regular Meeting

The commission will hold a first reading of several ordinances, including contract renewals for lawn care, polymer purchase, and an amendment to allow electronic signatures. In a second reading, the body will consider renewals of utility billing and medical billing contracts, a GIS amendment, a tax increment financing agreement, homelessness subrecipient agreements, a Continuum of Care grant, a development incentive agreement, and an engineering services contract. A resolution will appoint a member to the Regional Income Tax Agency board, and a new economic development agreement will be presented as a new item.

• 025‑22: Renew Gillam Lawncare & Landscaping LLC contract for boulevard mowing, up to $57,862
• 086‑24: Renew Polydyne Inc. contract for liquid polymer purchase, up to $81,540
• 129‑22: Renew Smartbill Corp. contract for utility bill printing and mailing, up to $440,000
• 057‑25: Subrecipient agreement with Sheltered, Inc. for homelessness solutions, up to $302,784
• 061‑25: Continuum of Care Program grant agreement with HUD, up to $219,935

Historic Landmarks Commission

The commission announced that the March 10, 2025 meeting is canceled because there are no cases for review or discussion items. No agenda items were considered. The next meeting is scheduled for April 7, 2025 at 5:30 PM.

City Planning Board

The City Planning Board will meet to discuss a new zoning code, including text and maps. The board will also review two specific zoning cases. These decisions determine how land and buildings in the city can be used.

• Case 25-Z-02: 430 W Liberty St
• Case 25-Z-03: 317 N Belmont
• New Zoning Code text and map

City Commission Regular Meeting

The City Commission will consider several contracts for street materials and the purchase of new Ford F-150 trucks. The body will also review proposals for homelessness services, vacant property registration, and a rezoning request for 0 East St.

• Rezoning 0.95 acres at 0 East St from General Manufacturing (M-1) to Heavy Manufacturing (M-2)
• Purchase of six Ford F-150 trucks not to exceed $358,345.08
• Street material contracts with Valley Asphalt ($576,050), A & B Asphalt ($421,950), and Shelly Materials ($415,000)
• Subrecipient Agreements for homelessness services with Sheltered, Inc. ($302,784) and Project Woman of Ohio ($50,980)
• Truck upfitting purchase from Rush Truck Centers not to exceed $644,465.00

Board of Zoning Appeals meeting

The Springfield Board of Zoning Appeals will meet to discuss and potentially act on three specific zoning cases. The January 2025 meeting minutes are on hold until the next meeting.

• Case 24-A-57 at 365 Ludlow Ave
• Case 25-A-01 at 2043 Memorial Dr
• Case 25-A-02 at 1990 N Belmont Ave
• January 2025 meeting minutes on hold

Executive Session - Pending Litigation

The City Commission will hold an executive session to discuss pending litigation. The session will be presented by Law Director Jill Allen, City Manager Bryan Heck, and Assistant City Manager and Director of Economic Development Tom Franzen.

• Executive session on pending litigation

CANCELED: Public Hearing - Annexation - 0 Maplewood Avenue

The City Commission had scheduled a public hearing to consider applying Codified Ordinance Section 1175.01 to annex 2.461 acres known as the 0 Maplewood Avenue Annexation Area. The hearing was canceled at the applicant’s request, so no discussion or decision will occur at this meeting. The agenda otherwise lists standard procedural items such as call to order and roll call.

• Public hearing on 0 Maplewood Avenue annexation (canceled)

City Commission Regular Meeting

The Springfield City Commission will hold its regular meeting on February 11, 2025. Commissioners will consider a first reading of a zoning map amendment for 0.95 acres at 0 East St, and several contract and procurement items. The second reading agenda includes multiple ordinances, notably the creation of the Maple Grove Tax Increment Financing Incentive Districts and related emergency approvals. Additional emergency ordinances address utility, waterline, and equipment purchases.

• Rezoning 0.95 acres at 0 East St from M‑1 (General Manufacturing) to M‑2 (Heavy Manufacturing) (Ordinance 324‑24).
• Change Order No. 1 to the demolition contract with Tony Smith Wrecking & Trucking, decreasing the contract by up to $16,500, total not to exceed $335,200 (Ordinance 228‑24).
• Purchase of six Ford F‑150 trucks, up to $358,345.08, through Sourcewell (Ordinance 043‑25).
• Creation of the Maple Grove Tax Increment Financing Incentive Districts, establishing a financing district and service payment system (Ordinance 039‑25, emergency).
• Authorization for a $229,000 contract with Kinnison Excavating for the W. Parkwood & N. Yellow Springs St. waterline replacement (Ordinance 033‑25, emergency).

Public Hearing - Rezoning 0 East Street

The City Commission will hold a public hearing to consider changing the zoning for 0.95 acres at 0 East Street from M-1 General Manufacturing to M-2 Heavy Manufacturing.

• Public hearing for rezoning 0.95 acres at 0 East Street from M-1 to M-2
• Hearing scheduled for February 11, 2025, at 6:55 PM in City Commission Forum

Springfield Historic Landmarks Commission

The Springfield Historic Landmarks Commission will meet to approve minutes from October and December 2024 and discuss the selection of a chair and vice chair for 2025. The meeting is scheduled for Monday, February 10, 2025, at 5:30 PM.

• Approval of October and December 2024 minutes
• Discussion of 25-01 818 S Fountain Ave
• Selection of chair and vice chair for 2025
• Next meeting scheduled for March 10, 2025

City Planning Board

The City Planning Board will discuss a rezoning amendment and two subdivision plat revisions. These items involve properties on N Fountain Blvd and Middle Urbana Rd.

• 25-Z-01 Amendment/Rezoning PD Plan at N Fountain Blvd
• 25-SUB-01 Revision to Final Subdivision plat at N Fountain Blvd
• 25-SUB-02 Final Subdivision plat at 3641 Middle Urbana Rd (Kingsgate Commons Sec 14)

Executive Session - Pending Litigation

The Springfield City Commission will meet in executive session to discuss pending litigation presented by Law Director Jill Allen and City Manager Bryan Heck. No public action is scheduled.

• Executive session on pending litigation
• Presentation by Law Director Jill Allen
• Presentation by City Manager Bryan Heck

City Commission Regular Meeting

The City Commission is reviewing several high-value infrastructure projects, including water and sewer system improvements and a new fire station. The body is also discussing infrastructure agreements for the Maple Grove and Sycamore Ridge housing projects.

• Proposed $11,984,000 in notes for water system, sewer system, and a new fire station
• Contract with A & B Asphalt Corporation for 2025 Paving Project not to exceed $1,741,036.50
• Expenditure of up to $1,008,020.00 to Board of Clark County Commissioners for 2025 dispatch services
• Waterline replacement contracts with Kinnison Excavating, Inc. for W. Parkwood & N. Yellow Springs St. ($229,000) and Brookhollow Dr. & Redbud Ln. ($462,000)
• Proposed creation of Maple Grove Tax Increment Financing Incentive Districts

Public Hearing - Vacation - Henry Street

The City Commission is meeting to consider a request to vacate a portion of Henry Street. This specific section runs from the centerline of the first alley north of Edwards Avenue south to the north right-of-way line of the D. T. & I. Railroad.

• Item 295-24: Requested vacation of Henry Street between the first alley north of Edwards Avenue and the D. T. & I. Railroad right-of-way