Vandalia public meetings in 2023

City Council

City Council and staff held a retreat to discuss policy priorities, staffing proposals, and budget reviews. The meeting consisted of team building and general discussions; no formal votes or legislative decisions were recorded.

Civil Service Commission & Appeal Board

The Commission approved two eligibility lists for competitive recruitment. The board also received updates on the recruitment process for police officers and other specialist roles.

• Approved July 24, 2023 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Approved Firefighter / Paramedic / Inspector eligibility list (3-0)
• Approved Fire Marshal eligibility list (3-0)

City Council

City Council approved a five-year refuse and recycling contract and awarded a road reconstruction bid to Milcon Concrete, Inc. The council also authorized purchases for water meters and fire station HVAC units. A proposed $6 million bond for transportation improvements was tabled.

• Approved 5-year refuse and recycling contract with Rumpke Waste & Recycling (7-0)
• Awarded Clyde Place & Cyril Court Reconstruction project to Milcon Concrete, Inc. for $796,514.80 (7-0)
• Authorized purchase of water meters from Buckeye State Pipe & Supply Company Inc. not to exceed $500,000 (7-0)
• Approved $22,354 for two rooftop HVAC units at Fire Station 2 (7-0)
• Authorized cooperation with ODOT for bridge expansion joint replacement on USR 40 (7-0)
• Tabled Ordinance 23-22 regarding $6 million in bonds for transportation improvements (7-0)
• Approved accessory structure variance for 863 Pool Avenue (7-0)
• Approved impervious surface variance for 165 North Dixie Drive (7-0)

City Council

The September 5 study session served as a review of proposed resolutions and agreements. No formal votes were recorded in the minutes, as the session was used to discuss items for future council action.

• Discussed proposal to purchase Badger E-Series Ultrasonic Water Meters not to exceed $500,000
• Discussed request for $22,354 supplemental budget to replace two HVAC units at Fire Station 2
• Discussed $32,101.57 supplemental appropriation for a FEMA-funded Community Risk Assessment
• Discussed extending SwimSafe Pool Management agreement through December 31, 2025
• Discussed proposed minor text amendments to the City's Zoning Code
• Discussed $125,000 agreement with WDC Group LLC for Public Works facility design
• Tabled Ordinance 23-17 (rezoning 72.628 acres) and referred it back to Planning Commission
• Tabled Ordinance 23-19 (bidding ordinance) for discussion at the Council retreat