Sunbury public meetings in 2022

Finance Committee

The committee approved the minutes from the November 16, 2022, meeting. Members received updates on the Facilities Planning Project and other professional service contracts, but no final decisions were made on those items.

• Approved November 16, 2022, minutes (6-0)

Council

The council will consider Resolution 2022.10 authorizing an energy management agreement and Ordinance 2022.52 regarding police collective bargaining. Also on the agenda are a zoning certificate for 601 W. Cherry St., appointments to the personnel board of appeals, and reports from the police, administrator, and engineer.

• Resolution 2022.10 - Energy Management Agreement
• Ordinance 2022.50 - Zoning certificate for 601 W. Cherry St.
• Ordinance 2022.52 - Police collective bargaining
• Personnel Board of Appeals appointments
• BWLSD wastewater plant real estate agreement

City Council approved a new collective bargaining agreement with the Fraternal Order of Police. The board also appointed new members to the Personnel Board of Appeals and named a new Clerk of Council.

• Approved collective bargaining agreement with Fraternal Order of Police (7-0)
• Approved energy management agreement with Scioto Energy (7-0)
• Appointed Randall Rentz, Justin Wood, and Crystal Mazza to Personnel Board of Appeals (7-0)
• Approved Big Walnut Local School District Property Acquisition Memorandum of Agreement (7-0)
• Appointed Amber Swain as Clerk of Council (7-0)
• Approved December 7, 2022, meeting minutes (7-0)

Events and Commemoration Committee

The committee discussed preliminary draft guidelines for parades and proposed updates to the Special Event Permit Policy. No final decisions were made on these items. The committee approved the November 9, 2022, meeting minutes.

• Approved November 9, 2022, meeting minutes (unanimous)

Parks & Recreation

The Committee approved the minutes from the November 2, 2022, meeting. Members discussed splash pad sizing, restroom and changing area options, and parking plans for JR Smith Park, as well as the preliminary budget for Reservoirs Park.

• Approved November 2, 2022, meeting minutes (unanimous)

Services

The Committee approved the November 2, 2022, meeting minutes. Members discussed a proposal for energy consulting services from Scioto Energy and a plan to stabilize the Walnut Street embankment using FEMA grant funding.

• Approved November 2, 2022, meeting minutes (unanimous)

Council

The Sunbury City Council will consider three ordinances: approving a zoning certificate for Cutler, approving the final plat for Rolling Hills Section 3 Phase A, and adopting the second amended appropriations for 2022.

• Ordinance 2022.50: Approving a zoning certificate for Cutler.
• Ordinance 2022.51: Approving the final plat for Rolling Hills Section 3 Phase A.
• Ordinance 2022.01 (Second Amended): Adopting second amended appropriations.

Council approved the final plat for Sunbury Rolling Hills Section 3 Phase A and amended the 2022 annual appropriations. Two members were appointed to the Board of Zoning Appeals. A site plan for storage buildings at 601 W Cherry St received its first reading.

• Approved final plat for Sunbury Rolling Hills Section 3 Phase A (6-0)
• Approved amendment to 2022 annual appropriations (6-0)
• Appointed Kurt Shrewsbury and Keith Palma to the Board of Zoning Appeals (unanimous)
• Approved November 16, 2022, meeting minutes (7-0)

Council

The council will consider a rezoning application for properties owned by Romanelli Sunbury Group LLC and NPA Commercial Property LLC for the Sunbury Commerce Park. They will also vote on a budget ordinance and a bid award for Phase 3 of the Ohio Fallen Heroes Trail.

• Rezoning of Romanelli properties for Sunbury Commerce Park
• Ordinance 2023.01: budget ordinance
• Ordinance 2022.49: accepting lowest and best bid for Ohio Fallen Heroes Trail Phase 3

Council approved the rezoning of approximately 13.22 acres along W. Granville Street from industrial to commercial. The board also approved the 2023 fiscal year expenditures and awarded a contract for the Ohio Fallen Heroes Trail Phase 3 project.

• Approved rezoning of 13.22 acres along W. Granville Street to Planned Commercial District (7-0)
• Approved 2023 fiscal year expenses and expenditures (7-0)
• Awarded Ohio Fallen Heroes Trail Phase 3 contract to Facemyer Landscaping LLC (7-0)
• Appointed Chief Christopher Kovach to the Emergency Management Agency Executive Committee for 2023 (7-0)
• Approved November 16, 2022 meeting minutes (7-0)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission approved a rezoning request for a residential district at Kintner Parkway and a final plat for Rolling Hills Section 3 Phase A. Approval was also granted for a home occupation certificate amendment and a major commercial site plan pending further review.

• Approved Patriot Tactical Home Occupation Certificate Amendment (7-0)
• Approved rezoning of 39.87 +/- acres at Kintner Parkway to Planned Residential District (5-1)
• Approved Rolling Hills Section 3 Phase A Final Plat (7-0)
• Approved Cutler Properties Ltd. Major Commercial Site Plan pending legal and engineering review (7-0)
• Approved October 24, 2022 meeting minutes (4-0, 2 abstained)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Board of Zoning Appeals approved two variance requests for a specific parcel to allow for a smaller lot size and reduced front yard setback. The approval is subject to conditions requiring construction of a single-family home to begin within 24 months.

• Approved September 9, 2022, meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved variance to reduce front yard setback from 40’ to 20’ and minimum lot size from 12,000 to 6,224 square feet for Parcel #417-411-17-006-000 (4-1)

Finance Committee

The committee approved the minutes from the October 19, 2022 meeting. Members discussed proposed budget revisions for 2023 and a $263,500 proposal for facilities planning and design, though no formal action was taken on these items.

• Approved October 19, 2022 minutes (7-0)

Council

The council will hold a public hearing on a New Community Authority petition, consider rezoning for Romanelli Group and NPA Commercial Property (Sunbury Commerce Park), and vote on the 2023 annual budget. Other items include an Eagle Creek development agreement, sale of property at 63 and 75, and approval of a consultant contract for municipal facilities.

• Public hearing on Sunbury Community New Community Authority petition
• Ordinance 2022.44: Rezoning of Romanelli Sunbury Group LLC and NPA Commercial Property LLC (Sunbury Commerce Park)
• Ordinance 2023.01: 2023 annual budget
• Ordinance 2022.45: Eagle Creek development agreement
• Ordinance 2022.46: Bids and sale of personal property at 63 and 75

Council approved a development agreement with Dove Field Partners LLC and 3 B’s & K Holdings LLC, and accepted a design proposal from MS Consultants Inc. for municipal facilities. The city also authorized the sale of salvage property and the demolition of two houses on S. Columbus Street.

• Approved development agreement with Dove Field Partners LLC and 3 B’s & K Holdings LLC (7-0)
• Approved ordinance to accept sealed bids for salvage of property at 63 and 75 South Columbus Street (6-0)
• Approved design services proposal from MS Consultants Inc. for municipal facilities project (7-0)
• Approved invitation to bid for demolition of 63 and 75 South Columbus Street (7-0)
• Approved $23,598.47 purchase order for Squires Patton Boggs legal services (7-0)
• Approved 2023 Employee Health Insurance Program pending legal review (7-0)
• Approved First Amendment to Service Agreement with Local Waste Services (7-0)
• Approved November 2, 2022 meeting minutes (7-0)

Events and Commemoration Committee

The committee reviewed a draft Special Event Permit and discussed deposit requirements and electric fees. Members agreed to review parade best practices and an expedited permit process at the next meeting. The Citizen Recognition Program will begin accepting nominations in January 2023.

• Approved September 14, 2022, meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Proposed keeping credit cards on file for event deposits instead of a $300 fee
• Deferred decision on electric fees for events until Square upgrades are complete
• Agreed to include an expedited permit process in the upcoming decision-making matrix
• Approved release of request for quotes for electric upgrades on the Square

Parks & Recreation

The committee met to discuss updated concept plans and cost estimates for JR Smith Park and Reservoir Park. The meeting also included a report on the pedestrian and bike system and a bid update for the Fallen Heroes Trail. No formal votes or final decisions were recorded in the provided text.

Services

The Committee approved the October 5, 2022, meeting minutes. Members discussed proposed traffic control planning for Miller Dr. and the Little Walnut Creek Interceptor sewer extension, though no final actions were taken on these items. Staff provided updates on energy broker selection and stormwater utility planning.

• Approved October 5, 2022, meeting minutes (unanimous)

Council

Council will consider several ordinances and resolutions, including a rezoning for the Sunbury Commerce Park, increased compensation for elected officials, and the 2023 annual budget. A subrecipient agreement with the Delaware County Land Reutilization Corp is also up for approval. The meeting includes reports from the police, administrator, and engineer.

• Rezoning of Romanelli Sunbury Group LLC and NPA Commercial Property LLC for Sunbury Commerce Park (Ordinance 2022.44)
• Increased compensation of elected officials (Ordinance 2022.35)
• 2023 annual budget (Ordinance 2023.01)
• Approval of addendum to subrecipient agreement with Delaware County Land Reutilization Corp (Resolution 2022.09)

Council approved an ordinance to increase pay for elected officials and authorized a subrecipient agreement with the Delaware County Land Reutilization Corporation. The body also extended a farming contract for Freedom Park land. A rezoning request for W. Granville Street and a 2023 expenditures ordinance received first readings.

• Approved Ordinance 2022.35 to increase compensation of elected officials (7-0)
• Approved Resolution 2022.09 for subrecipient agreement with Delaware County Land Reutilization Corporation (7-0)
• Approved one-year contract extension for Gary W. Stegner to farm Freedom Park Land (7-0)
• Approved October 19, 2022 meeting minutes (7-0)
• Approved request for attorney David Fisher to testify via Zoom (7-0)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Commission approved the minutes from the September 26, 2022, meeting. A rezoning request for a 39.87 +/- acre development at the southern terminus of Kintner Parkway was discussed, but no final decision was recorded.

• Approved September 26, 2022, meeting minutes (unanimous)

Council

The Sunbury City Council will consider several items, including a resolution to amend the county emergency management agency agreement and an ordinance to increase compensation for elected officials. They will also discuss the 2023 street program and a bridge inspection program.

• Resolution 2022.07: County Wide Emergency Management Agency amendment
• Resolution 2022.08: OPWC 2023 Street Program
• Ordinance 2022.35: Increased compensation for elected officials
• Ordinance 2022.43: Bridge inspection program

Council

Sunbury Council is reviewing several development agreements, rezoning applications, and intergovernmental funding for the I-71 interchange. The body is also considering the establishment of a New Community Authority and updates to elected official compensation.

• Ordinance 2022.41: Petition for the creation of the Sunbury New Community Authority
• Ordinance 2022.39: Intergovernmental Cooperation Agreement with Delaware County for I-71 interchange funding
• Ordinance 2021.49: Rezoning application for Metro Development
• Ordinance 2022.38: Development Agreement for Ravines At Meadow Ridge
• Ordinance 2022.35: Compensation of elected officials

Council

The Council is reviewing several ordinances regarding land development and municipal fees. The meeting includes discussions on a fiber optic broadband feasibility study and an intergovernmental agreement for I-71 interchange funding.

• Ordinance 2021.49: Rezoning application of Metro Development
• Ordinance 2022.37: Amendments to building, engineering, and zoning fees
• Ordinance 2022.38: Development agreement for Ravines At Meadow Ridge
• Ordinance 2022.39: I-71 interchange funding agreement with Delaware County
• Resolution 2022.07: Countywide Emergency Management Agency amendment

Council

Sunbury City Council is meeting to discuss updates to impact fees and building, engineering, and zoning fees. The body will also review a rezoning application and a task order for the Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) expansion to 2 MGD.

• Ordinance 2021.49: Rezoning application of Metro Development
• Ordinance 2022.36: Impact fees
• Ordinance 2022.37: Amendments to building, engineering, and zoning fees
• Resolution 2022.06: Amounts and rates annual budget commission certification
• WWTP Expansion: Task order proposal amendment for expansion to 2 MGD

Council

The Council is meeting to review the August 17 minutes and the Administrator's report. The body will discuss a draft ordinance regarding impact fees and a letter of support for preservation parks.

• Ordinance 2022.36 regarding Impact Fees
• Letter of support for Preservation Parks

Council

Sunbury City Council is reviewing ordinances regarding impact fees and the compensation of elected officials. The body is also considering rezoning applications and street maintenance projects.

• Ordinance 2022.36 regarding Impact Fees
• Ordinance 2021.49 Rezoning Application of Metro Development
• Ordinance 2022.35 Compensation of Elected Officials
• Street closure authorization for the September 2022 Labor Day Flea Market
• Purchase orders for CT Consultants (Kintner Crossing Rezoning) and American Electric Power

Council

Sunbury City Council will discuss a rezoning application for property near S & K Road and Africa Road. The body is also considering a resolution regarding tax levies and an ordinance for special assessments to install a sanitary sewer trunk line.

• Ordinance 2021.49: Rezoning 67.102 acres to Planned Residential and 2.002 acres to Planned Commercial adjoining S & K Road and Africa Road
• Ordinance 2022.34: Special assessments for constructing a sanitary sewer trunk line
• Resolution 2022.05: Ratifying tax levy amounts and rates determined by the Budget Commission

Council

The Council meeting includes a rezoning application by Metro Development and a discussion of the first amended appropriations. The agenda also contains an engagement letter and master advisory agreement from Baker Tilly Municipal Advisors.

• Ordinance 2021.49 Rezoning Application Of Metro Development
• Ordinance 2022.01 First Amended Appropriations
• Baker Tilly Municipal Advisors Engagement Letter and Master Advisory Agreement

Council

The Sunbury Council will hold a special meeting featuring an informational presentation and forum. The session focuses on walking and biking infrastructure presented by the Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission.

• Informational Presentation and Forum Regarding Walking and Biking Infrastructure

Council

Sunbury City Council is meeting to discuss impact fee calculations and a rezoning application from Metro Development. The body will also consider ordinances regarding a grant agreement with ODNR and the Price Ponds Subdivision final plat.

• Impact fee increase calculations for 2020-2022
• Rezoning application for Metro Development
• Ordinance 2022.24: Grant agreement with ODNR for NatureWorks project
• Ordinance 2022.31: Price Ponds Subdivision final plat
• Ordinance 2022.01: First Amended Appropriations

Council

Sunbury City Council is reviewing several ordinances related to land use, building codes, and city administration. The meeting includes discussions on a rezoning application and the adoption of state and county building codes.

• Ordinance 2021.49: Rezoning application of Metro Development
• Ordinance 2022.31: Price Ponds Subdivision Final Plat
• Ordinance 2022.24: Grant agreement with ODNR
• Ordinance 2022.32: Amending employee positions and pay ranges
• Ordinance 2022.29 and 2022.30: Adoption of Ohio and Delaware County Building Codes

Council

The Council is reviewing several municipal items including a rezoning application by Metro Development and the adoption of the Delaware County Building Code. The agenda also includes discussions on grant agreements, street sweeping proposals, and refuse collection service extensions.

• 2021.49 Rezoning Application Of Metro Development
• Approval of ODNR Grant Agreement
• Agreement with Delaware County for plan review, permitting, and inspection services
• Adoption of the Delaware County Building Code
• Acceptance of Price Ponds Subdivision Final Plat

Council

The Sunbury Council is reviewing several legislative items including rezoning applications for Metro Devt and Eagle Creek. The agenda also includes updates to engineering and zoning fees, a credit card policy, and building code adjustments.

• Rezoning application of Metro Devt (2021.49)
• Engineering and zoning fee updates (2022.20)
• Rezoning application for Eagle Creek (ORD 2022.23)
• Grant agreement with ODNR (2022.24)
• Police video camera ordinance (ORDINANCE 2022.25)

Council

The Council is reviewing several items including rezoning applications for Metro Devt and Eagle Creek. Discussions also involve updates to engineering and zoning fees, a credit card policy, and the Sunbury Parkway District Plan.

• Rezoning Application of Metro Devt (2021.49)
• Engineering and Zoning Fees update (2022.20)
• Credit Card Policy (2022.21)
• Rezoning Application for Eagle Creek (2022.23)
• Grant Agreement with ODNR (2022.24)

Council

The council meeting includes discussions regarding a rezoning application by Metro Devt and proposed updates to engineering and zoning fees. The agenda also contains reports from the Administrator and Engineer.

• Rezoning Application of Metro Devt
• Engineering and Zoning Fees update

Council

The Sunbury Council is reviewing several legislative items including a rezoning application and an ordinance to amend employee positions and pay ranges. The agenda also includes discussions regarding fishing agreements and public improvements for Sunbury Meadows.

• 2021.49 Rezoning Application of Metro Devt
• Ordinance 2022.12: Accepting the public improvements to Sunbury Meadows
• Ordinance 2022.17: Renewal of fisheries and DNR 8922 fishing agreement
• Ordinance 2022.18: Amending employee positions and pay ranges
• Contract Addendum #3 for 220 N. Columbus

Council

The Council is reviewing proposed revisions to the 2018 zoning ordinance, including changes to tree preservation. The body is also considering the annexation of 2.903 acres and the acceptance of public improvements for Sunbury Meadows.

• Proposed revisions to the Zoning Ordinance of 2018
• Annexation of 2.903 acres
• Acceptance of public improvements to Sunbury Meadows
• Purchase of a Ventrac tractor, compact excavator, and 4 wheel drive loader
• Auction

Council

The Council will consider an annexation of 2.903 acres and proposed revisions to the zoning code regarding tree preservation. Other items include a solicitation permit for Knights Of Columbus and insurance renewal.

• Annexation of 2.903 acres
• Zoning code revisions including tree preservation changes
• Knights Of Columbus solicitation permit
• Insurance renewal

Council

The Sunbury Council is reviewing several municipal items including a 2.903-acre annexation and zoning code updates. The agenda also includes discussions regarding tree revisions and the Freedom Park Farm lease bid.

• Accepting Annexation of 2.903 Acres
• Freedom Park Farm Lease Ord. Accepting Bid 2018
• Zoning Code Revisions
• Tree Revisions

Council

The Council is reviewing several legislative items including a farm lease and a residential plat plan. The agenda also includes a request to ratify the purchase of a police cruiser.

• Freedom Park Farm Lease-Ord. Accepting Bid 2018
• Rolling Hills Section 1 Approving Final Plat Plan
• Ratify Purchase Of Police Cruiser
• Easement Pulte Multiuse Trail
• Resolution 2022.01 Bank Account Depository

Council

The Council will review the 2022 State of the City report and an impact fee study. The meeting includes reports from the Administrator and Engineer, as well as a Land and Water Conservation Fund Agreement.

• 2022 State Of The City Sunbury report
• Sunbury, OH Impact Fee Study dated 1.17.22
• 2021.19 Land And Water Conservation Fund Agreement

Council

Sunbury City Council is meeting to review administrator and engineer reports. The agenda includes the approval of construction improvement plans for Price Ponds Section 1 and a Land and Water Conservation Fund Agreement.

• Approval of Price Ponds Section 1 Construction Improvement Plans
• Land and Water Conservation Fund Agreement
• Review of Codified Ordinances
• Assistant Administrator Hennesey report