West Jefferson public meetings in 2021

Council

Council adopted Resolution 21-094 authorizing a pre-annexation agreement with Redwood and the Landowner, despite resident concerns about development, traffic, and housing. The vote was 6-1, with Mr. Conway dissenting. Council also approved a Community Reinvestment Area Agreement with West Jeff Partners, LLC (Ordinance 21-090) and set employee pay rates (Ordinance 21-095).

• Adopted Ordinance 21-090, Community Reinvestment Area Agreement with West Jeff Partners, LLC (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution 21-094, Pre-Annexation Agreement with Redwood and Landowner (6-1)
• Adopted Ordinance 21-095, setting employee pay rates (6-0-1, Patterson abstained)
• Adopted Ordinance 21-096, changes to Codified Ordinances Chapter 1141 (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution 21-097, $1,500 donation to West Jefferson Christmas in the Park Inc. (6-0-1, Hall abstained)
• Approved agenda and minutes (7-0 each)
• Paid bills by acclamation

Council

This meeting has no published agenda. The only available information is the meeting minutes, which are not included here. The council may still meet, but no specific items for decision or discussion are listed.

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The council unanimously adopted the 2022 appropriations ordinance (21-087) and a $200,000 supplemental appropriation for payments to other political subdivisions (21-092). It also approved a $43,750 supplemental appropriation for a Leaf Master for public service, set a five-year pay rate for the Water and Sewer Clerk, and amended cell phone reimbursement allowances. All votes were 6-0.

• Adopted Ordinance 21-087, the 2022 village budget, 6-0.
• Adopted Resolution 21-088, amending cell phone reimbursement to add Assistant to the Mayor/Community Engagement Officer, 6-0.
• Adopted Resolution 21-089, setting the pay rate for Public Service Water and Sewer Clerk Taylor Patterson at five-year step, 6-0.
• Adopted Resolution 21-091, authorizing $43,750 supplemental appropriation for a Leaf Master from Dinkmar/Partner's Manufacturing Group, 6-0.
• Adopted Ordinance 21-092, authorizing $200,000 supplemental appropriation for payments to other political subdivisions, 6-0.
• Approved paying the bills by acclamation.
• Excused Council Member Jeff Patterson from the meeting.
• Adjourned to December 20, 2021, at 7:00 P.M.

Council

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Council unanimously approved a $14,000 DART ST police training simulator, a pre-annexation agreement with Raymo Corporation, and a statement of services for a 4.39-acre annexation. It also adopted a zoning map update and an ordinance on codified ordinances. One resolution on employee cell phone reimbursement passed 6-0-1 with one abstention.

• Adopted Ordinance 21-081, replacement pages for codified ordinances (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution 21-082, amending employee cell phone reimbursement to add IT Manager (6-0-1)
• Adopted Resolution 21-083, authorizing pre-annexation agreement with Raymo Corporation (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution 21-084, setting municipal services for 4.39-acre annexation (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution 21-085, authorizing DART ST system purchase up to $14,000 (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution 21-086, approving zoning map update (7-0)
• Approved payment of bills by acclamation

Council

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Council voted 4-2-1 to affirm Mayor Martin's order that Frank Snead's incomplete metal building at 155 South Frey Street is a nuisance and must be abated within ten days, unless an engineer's stamp of approval is obtained. A separate resolution to accept a final development plan from West Jefferson Properties LLC for multi-family and commercial use was defeated 3-4. Council also adopted an employee handbook amendment (Ordinance 21-076) 6-0-1 and approved a site development change for Buckeye Ready-Mix (Resolution 21-080) 7-0.

• Affirmed mayor's nuisance abatement order for Snead building (4-2-1)
• Defeated Resolution 21-075 accepting West Jefferson Properties final development plan (3-4)
• Adopted Ordinance 21-076 amending Employee Handbook Policy 14:14 (6-0-1)
• Approved Resolution 21-080 for Buckeye Ready-Mix site development change (7-0)
• Adopted agenda and minutes of prior meetings (7-0)
• Approved bills payment by acclamation
• Entered executive session on economic development applicant (7-0)

Council

This meeting has no published agenda. The only available information is the minutes from prior meetings, so there are no specific items to report for this session.

Council adopted Ordinance 21-074, rezoning Parcel 10-02022.00 from Residence District (R-1) to Condos (C), on a 7-0 vote. It also approved Resolution 21-077, transferring $175,000 from the General Fund to the State Highway Fund for traffic signal installation, and set the Clerk of Council's pay rate at Step 5. Two other resolutions were passed: one amending the employee handbook and one adding positions to the cell phone reimbursement policy. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Adopted Ordinance 21-074 rezoning Parcel 10-02022.00 from R-1 to Condos (7-0)
• Approved Resolution 21-077 transferring $175,000 to State Highway Fund for traffic signal (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution 21-078 setting Clerk of Council pay at Step 5 (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution 21-079 amending cell phone reimbursement policy (6-0-1)
• Gave first reading to Ordinance 21-076 amending Employee Handbook Policy 14:14

Council

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The Council tabled Resolution 21-075, which would accept the final development plan from West Jefferson Properties LLC for parcels 10-01842.000, 10-00980.000, and 10-01806.001, by a 6-1 vote. The Council also adopted Ordinance 21-072, authorizing ODOT project design, right-of-way acquisition, and construction for the second phase of work at the I-70 and SR-29 interchange, with a 7-0 vote. A public hearing was held on rezoning parcel 10-02022.00 from R-1 to Condos, but no decision was made on that item.

• Tabled Resolution 21-075, final development plan from West Jefferson Properties LLC (6-1)
• Adopted Ordinance 21-072, ODOT project for I-70 and SR-29 interchange phase 2 (7-0)
• Held public hearing on rezoning parcel 10-02022.00 from R-1 to Condos (no vote)
• Adopted agenda (7-0)
• Adopted minutes of September 20, 2021 meeting (7-0)
• Paid bills by acclamation
• Adjourned at 8:32 P.M. by acclamation

Council

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Council adopted Resolution 21-073 (4-3) accepting the Planning and Zoning Commission's recommendation for Columbus Logistics Park West Building I, LLC, covering a 168-acre site north of U.S. 40 and south of State Road 29. The proposal includes a 714,960-square-foot warehouse on Lot 1, with a public road planned between parcels. Council also gave first reading to Ordinance 21-072 for the I-70/SR-29 interchange second phase, with the village's estimated cost at $558,163.50. All other agenda items, minutes, and bills were approved unanimously.

• Adopted Resolution 21-073 accepting P&Z recommendation for Columbus Logistics Park West warehouse (4-3)
• Gave first reading to Ordinance 21-072 for I-70/SR-29 interchange phase 2 design and construction
• Adopted meeting agenda (7-0)
• Approved September 7, 2021 council minutes (7-0)
• Entered executive session for personnel and property matters (7-0)
• Returned from executive session (7-0)
• Approved bill payments by acclamation
• Adjourned at 9:30 P.M. by acclamation

Council

There is no agenda available for this meeting. The record indicates that no items were scheduled for discussion or decision.

Council approved Resolution 21-070, transferring $175,000 from the General Fund to the State Highway Fund for a traffic light, despite not receiving a grant. The September 6 meeting was moved to September 7. The Sky Ranch developer provided an update, noting material costs have dropped and plans for townhouses and commercial space are advancing, with final approvals still pending.

• Approved Resolution 21-070 transferring $175,000 for traffic light (6-0)
• Changed September 6 council meeting to September 7
• Excused Mr. Wade from meeting (6-0)
• Adopted meeting agenda (6-0)

Council

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Council adopted Ordinance 21-053, rezoning 9450 West Broad Street from General Commercial (C-2) to Highway Business District (B-2) by a 4-3 vote, after a motion to table failed 2-5. Council also approved annexation of 2.66 acres for residential development, increased the Ox Roast budget, created an IT Manager position, set pay rates, and established an ARPA fund. Resolution 21-068 regarding pay for duties outside the pay scale was tabled 6-0-1.

• Adopted Ordinance 21-053 rezoning 9450 West Broad Street to B-2 (4-3)
• Defeated motion to table Ordinance 21-053 (2-5)
• Adopted Resolution 21-062 annexing 2.66 acres for residential (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution 21-063 increasing Ox Roast budget to $6,000 (6-0-1)
• Adopted Ordinance 21-064 for TIF distribution payment to Battelle (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution 21-065 creating IT Manager position (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution 21-066 appropriating payroll for IT Manager (7-0)
• Tabled Resolution 21-068 on pay for duties outside pay scale (6-0-1)

Council

The West Jefferson Council adopted Ordinance 21-061, requiring vendors and solicitors to register with a fee and restricting hours, while residents retain the right to post no-soliciting signs. It also adopted Ordinance 21-058, changing sign permit approval authority, and Resolution 21-060, setting the salary for the new Assistant Director of Finance. A first reading was held for Ordinance 21-059, which would change sick leave donation eligibility wording from 'full-time' to 'eligible' employees.

• Adopted Ordinance 21-061, solicitors/vendors registration and hours (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 21-058, sign permit approval authority change (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution 21-060, salary for Assistant Director of Finance (7-0)
• First reading of Ordinance 21-059, sick leave donation eligibility change
• Approved agenda and minutes (7-0)
• Paid bills by acclamation

Council

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The council approved a tax increment financing (TIF) agreement for the Pizzuti site, authorizing the mayor to apply for Ohio Public Works Commission funds for capital improvements. It also gave first reading to an ordinance changing sign permit authority. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included reports and discussion of ongoing projects.

• Adopted Ordinance 21-055 approving TIF agreement for Pizzuti site (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution 21-056 authorizing OPWC application for capital improvement funds (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution 21-057 authorizing OPWC application for transportation improvement funds (7-0)
• Gave first reading to Ordinance 21-058 on sign permit authority change
• Approved payment of bills by acclamation

Council

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The council approved Resolution 21-058, authorizing the hiring of an outside attorney for an ongoing lawsuit. The motion passed unanimously 7-0. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Adopted Resolution 21-058 to hire outside attorney for ongoing lawsuit (7-0)

Council

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The council voted 7-0 to adopt Resolution 21-047, placing the Charter Review Commission's recommendations for changes to the Village Charter on the November General Election ballot. It also adopted Ordinance 21-052, creating a Rental Registration Program in Chapter 1111 of the Codified Ordinances, and Resolution 21-054, authorizing the police chief to purchase a new cruiser and equipment from existing funds, not to exceed $50,000. All votes were unanimous.

• Adopted Resolution 21-047 placing Charter Review Commission recommendations on the November ballot (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 21-052 creating a Rental Registration Program in Chapter 1111 (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution 21-054 authorizing police cruiser purchase up to $50,000 from existing funds (7-0)
• Approved the agenda and minutes of the June 21, 2021 meeting (7-0)
• Approved payment of bills by acclamation
• Entered executive session for personnel and property matters, then returned to regular session

Council

West Jefferson Council voted to postpone a resolution placing Charter Review Commission recommendations on the November ballot, and approved a Community Reinvestment Area agreement with Pizzuti-Centerpoint Joint Venture LLC. The meeting also covered a proposed mural, employee cell phone reimbursement changes, and financial reports.

• Resolution 21-047 postponed to June 21, 2021 (6-1 vote)
• Ordinance 21-048: CRA agreement with Pizzuti-Centerpoint Joint Venture LLC approved (7-0)
• Resolution 21-049: employee cell phone reimbursement amended (6-0-1)
• May income tax up 47%; year-to-date up 81%
• Village to receive $870,000 in COVID relief, half this year

The council approved resolutions setting salaries for two new assistant superintendents: Kyla McKee as Assistant Water Superintendent at Step 4, and Tyler Edgington as Assistant Wastewater Superintendent at Start Rate. A resolution to place Charter Review Commission recommendations on the November ballot was declared out of order. The council also moved its July 5 meeting to July 6 and approved routine items.

• Adopted agenda (7-0)
• Adopted June 7, 2021 minutes (7-0)
• Moved July 5 council meeting to July 6 (7-0)
• Declared Resolution 21-047 (Charter Review ballot) out of order
• Adopted Resolution 21-050 setting salary for Kyla McKee as Assistant Water Superintendent (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution 21-051 setting salary for Tyler Edgington as Assistant Wastewater Superintendent (7-0)
• Paid bills by acclamation
• Entered executive session and returned to regular session (7-0)

Council

Council voted 6-1 to postpone Resolution 21-047, which would place Charter Review Commission recommendations on the November ballot, to the June 21 meeting. They also unanimously adopted Ordinance 21-048, a Community Reinvestment Area agreement with Pizzuti-Centerpoint Joint Venture LLC, and approved Resolution 21-049 amending employee cell phone reimbursement allowances (6-0-1).

• Postponed Resolution 21-047 (charter changes ballot measure) to June 21 (6-1)
• Adopted Ordinance 21-048, CRA agreement with Pizzuti-Centerpoint Joint Venture LLC (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution 21-049, amending cell phone reimbursement allowances (6-0-1)
• Adopted agenda (7-0)
• Approved minutes of May 3 and May 17 meetings (7-0 each)
• Paid bills by acclamation

Council

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Council unanimously approved four items: a statement of municipal services for a 2.664-acre annexation, supplemental appropriations for street and sewer funds, amendments to fire and EMS fee ordinances, and a site plan for Core 5 M. No items were denied or tabled. The meeting also included reports on library reopening, a stop sign request, and upcoming events.

• Adopted Resolution 21-043, statement of municipal services for 2.664-acre annexation (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 21-044, supplemental appropriations for Street and Sewer Funds (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 21-045, amending Fire and EMS Fee and Fire Plan Review Fee ordinances (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution 21-046, approving site plan for Core 5 M, parcel 10-02005.000 (7-0)
• Approved bill payment by acclamation
• No 'Then and Now' certificates over $3,000

Council

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The West Jefferson Council approved four items: a $4,000 donation to the West Jefferson July 4th Street Fest, supplemental appropriations in the Target TIF Fund, a replacement member to the Charter Review Commission, and a modification to the sight plan at 220 Park West adding an 8-foot chain link fence. All votes were 7-0. No old business was discussed, and no substantive decisions were made beyond these approvals.

• Approved Resolution 21-039 donating $4,000 to West Jefferson July 4th Street Fest (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance 21-040 for supplemental appropriations in Target TIF Fund (7-0)
• Approved Resolution 21-041 confirming replacement member to Charter Review Commission (7-0)
• Approved Resolution 21-042 modifying sight plan at 220 Park West to add 8ft chain link fence (7-0)

Council

Council unanimously adopted Ordinance 21-038 setting pool use rates for 2021, repealing prior ordinances and declaring an emergency. The ordinance was amended to change the effective date language from 'June 1, 2021' to 'of the current year'. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included reports and a motion to pay bills.

• Adopted Ordinance 21-038 setting pool use rates, repealing Ordinance 14-028 and 20-040 (7-0)
• Approved payment of bills by acclamation
• Entered and exited executive session (7-0)

Council

This meeting has no agenda available; it appears to be procedural only. Residents are directed to review the minutes for any actions taken.

The West Jefferson Council approved a tax increment financing (TIF) agreement for the C5-WJS LAND, LLC site, declaring the property exempt from real property taxes and requiring annual service payments in lieu of taxes. They also approved a Community Reinvestment Area agreement with the same LLC. All votes were 7-0.

• Adopted Ordinance 21-026: supplemental appropriations in Medline and MTB Funds (7-0).
• Adopted Resolution 21-028: agreement with Dude Solutions for cloud-based software ($28,755.09) (7-0).
• Adopted Resolution 21-029: recommendation of the West Jefferson Tax Incentive Review Council (7-0).
• Adopted Ordinance 21-030: Community Reinvestment Area agreement with West Jefferson 1, LLC (7-0).
• Adopted Resolution 21-031: extended Families First Coronavirus Response Act Policy through June 30, 2021 (7-0).
• Adopted Ordinance 21-032: supplemental appropriations of $160,000 for Jefferson Township Fire Department (7-0).
• Adopted Ordinance 21-033: approved replacement pages to Codified Ordinances (7-0).
• Adopted Ordinance 21-036: TIF agreement for C5-WJS LAND, LLC site (7-0).

Council

This meeting has no agenda available. The council directs readers to review the minutes instead, so no specific decisions or discussions are listed.

The council voted 6-0 to defeat Resolution 21-017, which would have acknowledged pay for duties outside the hired pay scale. It then approved Resolution 21-023 setting the salary for the new Chief Building Inspector, Tim L. Rubadue, and Resolution 21-025 authorizing up to $35,000 for engineering services on the Lilly Chapel project. The council also approved a $30,000 supplemental appropriation for the General Fund.

• Defeated Resolution 21-017 (pay for duties outside pay scale) 6-0
• Approved Resolution 21-023 (salary for Chief Building Inspector) 6-0
• Approved Resolution 21-024 (designating clerk for Public Records Training) 6-0
• Approved Resolution 21-025 ($35,000 for engineering services) 6-0
• Approved Ordinance 21-027 ($30,000 General Fund appropriation) 6-0
• Approved payment of bills by acclamation
• Adjourned at 7:35 P.M.

Council

The Council approved Resolution 21-021 to supplement the compensation of Taylor Patterson for her work in the Finance Department, with one recusal. They also approved Resolution 21-022, authorizing up to $28,000 for emergency repairs to the water plant, due to a well failing bacteria tests after flooding. The meeting included public comments about trash pickup issues and stray cats, and reports on upcoming events and projects.

• Adopted the agenda and minutes of the February 17, 2021 meeting, both 7-0.
• Approved Resolution 21-021 to supplement Taylor Patterson's compensation, 6-0 with 1 recusal.
• Approved Resolution 21-022 for emergency water plant repairs, not to exceed $28,000, 7-0.
• Passed motion to pay the bills by acclamation.
• No 'Then and Now' certificates over $3,000 were approved.

Council

This meeting has no agenda available, so no specific items are scheduled for discussion or decision. Residents are directed to review the meeting minutes for any prior actions.

Council adopted Ordinance 21-011 creating a mobile food and street distribution vending permit, with one nay vote. It also approved resolutions for building inspection services with Mount Sterling, the 2020 hazard mitigation plan, codified ordinance updates, employee pay scale amendments, and the appointment of Jimmy John Hall as Clerk of Council. Resolution 21-017 on pay for duties outside hired scale was tabled 6-0 with one recusal. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Adopted Ordinance 21-011 mobile food vending permit (6-1)
• Approved Resolution 21-014 building inspection agreement with Mount Sterling (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution 21-015 2020 hazard mitigation plan update (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 21-016 codified ordinance replacement pages (7-0)
• Tabled Resolution 21-017 pay for duties outside scale (6-0, 1 recusal)
• Adopted Ordinance 21-018 amended 2021 employee pay scale (7-0)
• Confirmed Jimmy John Hall as Clerk of Council (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution 21-020 cell phone reimbursement amendment (7-0)

Council

Council unanimously approved investing $1,000,000 of village interim funds in Star Ohio for a better rate, adopted resolutions creating 2021 council committees, and voted not to request a liquor control hearing for a license transfer. The mobile food vending ordinance received a first reading only, with no decision made.

• Adopted Resolution 21-012 authorizing $1,000,000 investment in Star Ohio (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution 21-013 creating 2021 Council Committees (7-0)
• Approved motion to not ask for liquor control hearing for National Road Bar & Grill license transfer (7-0)
• Adopted agenda (7-0)
• Adopted minutes of January 18, 2021 meeting (7-0)
• Paid bills by acclamation
• Entered executive session for personnel/property matters (7-0)

Council

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The council voted 7-0 to adopt Resolution 21-007, extending the Families First Coronavirus Response Act Policy retroactively to January 1, 2021, through March 31, 2021. It also confirmed the mayor's appointments to the Charter Review Commission in a 6-1 vote, with Council Member Conway dissenting. A first reading was held for Ordinance 21-009, which would create a food and beverage distribution and vending ordinance, but no vote was taken. The council also accepted the Madison County Auditor's property values and tax revenue estimates for 2021.

• Adopted Resolution 21-007 extending COVID sick leave policy (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution 21-008 confirming Charter Review Commission appointments (6-1)
• Held first reading of Ordinance 21-009 on food and beverage vending (no vote)
• Adopted Resolution 21-010 accepting 2021 property values and tax estimates (7-0)
• Approved payment of bills by acclamation