Whitehall public meetings in 2024

City Council

City Council is voting on final readings for 2025 general and special revenue appropriations. The body is also considering the sale of city park land and an investigation into the police department work environment.

• Ordinance 101-2024: $37,705,342.05 appropriation for General Fund, Street, and State Highway expenses for 2025
• Ordinance 102-2024: $28,764,415.36 appropriation for Special Revenue, Internal Service, and Fiduciary accounts for 2025
• Ordinance 106-2024: Sale of approximately 2.4 acres of Whitehall Community Park to Heartland Bank
• Resolution 032-2024: Investigation of the Whitehall Police Department work environment
• Ordinance 121-2024: Creation of a nuisance deer management program

Whitehall City Council approved the 2025 budget ordinances (101-2024, 102-2024, 103-2024) and authorized the sale of park land to Heartland Bank for expansion. A resolution to investigate the police department work environment was defeated. The council also adopted several supplemental appropriations and a firefighter union contract.

• Adopted 2025 general fund budget of $37,705,342.05 (unanimous)
• Adopted special revenue budget of $28,764,415.36 (unanimous)
• Approved sale of 2.4 acres in Whitehall Community Park to Heartland Bank (5-2)
• Defeated resolution to investigate police department work environment (1-6)
• Adopted firefighter union contract for 2025-2027 (unanimous)
• Approved $38,392 supplemental appropriation for workers' comp (unanimous)
• Approved $20,000 supplemental appropriation for police salaries (unanimous)
• Approved $33,082.06 fund transfer to debt service (unanimous)

City Council

City Council is considering two ordinances to set spending limits for the 2025 calendar year. These measures would authorize funding for the general fund, street expenses, and various special revenue and fiduciary accounts.

• Ordinance 101-2024: Appropriation of $37,705,342.05 for General Fund, Street, and State Highway expenses
• Ordinance 102-2024: Appropriation of $28,764,415.36 for Special Revenue, Internal Service, and Fiduciary accounts
• Proposed $200,000 for Food Truck and Fun Festival
• Proposed $3,725,335 for E Broad St Improvement Phase 3
• Ordinance 103-2024: Updates to the 161.38 Salary Schedule for 2025

Records Commission

The Whitehall Records Commission will meet to approve the destruction of certain records for the 2025 calendar year. The board will also vote on minutes from its December 2023 meeting and set a date for the next meeting. This is a routine procedural meeting with no other substantive business.

• Approval of records destruction for 2025
• Approval of minutes from December 14, 2023 meeting

The Whitehall Records Commission approved the minutes from its December 14, 2023 meeting by a roll call vote (2 yes, 1 abstention). Members also received updates on records destruction from fall 2023 and the 2023 Auditor of State audit, with a possible future destruction event in fall 2025 pending budget. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved December 14, 2023 meeting minutes (2-0-1, Nicodemus abstained)

City Council

The City Council committee is discussing draft legislation to create a nuisance deer management program that would allow limited bow and crossbow hunting on parcels of five acres or more, with a permit from the Police Chief, and bans on feeding deer and waterfowl. The agenda also includes third readings of 2025 budget ordinances totaling over $66 million, a special permit for apartment buildings at 796 Rosemore Avenue, a resolution to investigate the Police Department work environment, and authorization to sell park land to Heartland Bank.

• Draft ordinance creating a nuisance deer management program allowing limited bow/crossbow hunting and feeding bans
• Third reading of 2025 budget appropriations totaling $66,469,757.41 (general fund $37,705,342.05 and special revenue $28,764,415.36)
• Public hearing and third reading for special permit to build five 6-unit apartment buildings at 796 Rosemore Avenue
• Third reading to authorize sale of ~2.4 acres of Whitehall Community Park to Heartland Bank for headquarters expansion
• Third reading of resolution to investigate Whitehall Police Department work environment

The Whitehall City Council held a committee meeting on December 10, 2024, where they discussed several items but took no final votes. They reviewed the first reading of a nuisance deer management ordinance, heard 2025 budget presentations from department heads, and discussed a resolution to investigate the police department work environment. No formal decisions were made; all items are scheduled for future readings or votes.

• First reading of nuisance deer management ordinance (Ordinance 121-2024) — no vote, further discussion scheduled
• 2025 budget presentations by Economic Development, HR, Parks & Rec, and Police — no action taken
• Third readings of appropriations ordinances 101-2024 and 102-2024 — no vote, adoption scheduled for 12/17/2024
• Third reading of Resolution 032-2024 to investigate police department — no vote, adoption scheduled for 12/17/2024
• Third reading of special permit for apartments at 796 Rosemore Ave (Ordinance 105-2024) — no vote, public hearing on 12/17/2024
• Third reading of Heartland Bank parkland sale option (Ordinance 106-2024) — no vote, further discussion planned

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will vote on a special permit request for five six-unit apartment buildings at 796 Rosemore Avenue. The applicant seeks approval under Section 1103.02(H) of the city code. No other action items are on the agenda beyond procedural matters.

• Case 890 / Ord. 105-2024: Baye Alemu requests a special permit for five apartment structures (six units each) at 796 Rosemore Avenue

City Council

Whitehall City Council is reviewing several appropriation ordinances for the 2025 fiscal year and a land sale for bank expansion. The body is also considering a special permit for apartment structures and an investigation into the police department work environment.

• Ordinance 101-2024: $37,705,342.05 appropriation for General, Street, and State Highway expenses for 2025
• Ordinance 102-2024: $28,764,415.36 appropriation for Special Revenue, Internal Service, and Fiduciary accounts for 2025
• Ordinance 106-2024: Sale of approximately 2.4 acres of Whitehall Community Park to Heartland Bank
• Ordinance 105-2024: Special permit for five 6-unit apartment structures at 796 Rosemore Avenue
• Resolution 032-2024: Investigation of the Whitehall Police Department work environment

City Council

City Council will consider two ordinances adopting the 2025 annual appropriations. Ordinance 101-2024 allocates $37.7 million for general fund, street, and state highway expenses. Ordinance 102-2024 appropriates $28.8 million for special revenue, internal service, and fiduciary accounts. Both ordinances include an emergency clause to take effect immediately on January 1, 2025.

• $3,000,000 for income tax refunds
• $2,780,000 for police and fire pension contributions
• $1,267,000 for Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)
• $325,000 for water break repair services
• $200,000 for food truck and fun festival

City Council

The Parks and Recreation Committee is holding a special meeting solely to convene an executive session under Ohio law to interview applicants for a vacancy on the Parks and Recreation Commission. No legislative or policy decisions are being made; the meeting is procedural.

• Executive session to interview candidates for the Parks and Recreation Commission, per R.C. 121.22(G)(1)

City Council

The Whitehall City Council will vote on five supplemental appropriations, all declared emergencies. The largest is a $1 million transfer from the General Fund to cover end-of-month transfers. Other appropriations include $179,000 for police and radio operator salaries due to labor shortages, $200,000 for increased utility costs, $61,228.60 for an energy project debt payment, and $15,000 for comp time buybacks.

• Ordinance 118-2024: $1,000,000 supplemental appropriation from General Fund to Transfer Expense account for end-of-month transfers
• Ordinance 116-2024: $179,000 supplemental appropriation for police salaries ($160,000) and radio operators salaries ($19,000) due to overtime from labor shortages
• Ordinance 119-2024: $200,000 supplemental appropriation for utilities expense account due to increased electric costs
• Ordinance 117-2024: $61,228.60 supplemental appropriation from Energy Project Fund to pay debt related to 4500 East Broad Street project
• Ordinance 115-2024: $15,000 supplemental appropriation for comp time buyback account

City Council

The Whitehall City Council committee meetings will hear special budget presentations from the Fire Department, Clerk of Courts, and Public Service, and discuss several ordinances. Key items include second readings of the 2025 general fund and special revenue appropriations totaling $66.5 million, a resolution to investigate the police department's work environment, and a third reading of a $5 million water main improvement appropriation. Additionally, the council will consider a special permit for apartment structures on Rosemore Avenue and the sale of park land to Heartland Bank.

• Second reading of ordinances 101-2024 ($37.7M) and 102-2024 ($28.8M) for 2025 budget appropriations
• Resolution 032-2024 to examine Whitehall Police Department work environment
• Third reading of ordinance 093-2024: $5,000,000 for water main improvements (OWDA fund)
• Second reading of ordinance 105-2024: special permit for 30 apartment units at 796 Rosemore Avenue
• Second reading of ordinance 106-2024: sale of 2.4 acres of Whitehall Community Park to Heartland Bank for HQ expansion

City Council

The City Council is reviewing five ordinances to allocate unappropriated funds to various city accounts. These proposals include funding for police salaries, utilities, and energy projects.

• Ordinance 118-2024: $1,000,000 appropriation to the Transfer Expense Account
• Ordinance 119-2024: $200,000 appropriation to the Utilities Expense Account
• Ordinance 116-2024: $179,000 appropriation for Police and Radio Operators salaries
• Ordinance 117-2024: $61,228.60 appropriation from the Energy Project Fund
• Ordinance 115-2024: $15,000 appropriation to the Comp Time Buyback Account

City Council

The City Council is reviewing several high-value appropriations for the 2025 calendar year. The body is also considering a land sale for bank expansion and special permits for industrial and residential use.

• Proposed $37,699,342.05 appropriation for 2025 General, Street, and State Highway expenses
• Proposed $28,764,415.36 appropriation for 2025 Special Revenue, Internal Service, and Fiduciary accounts
• Sale of approximately 2.4 acres of Whitehall Community Park to Heartland Bank for headquarters expansion
• Special permit for vehicle/equipment repair and light industrial use at 4011 E. Main Street
• Special permit for five apartment structures with six units each at 796 Rosemore Avenue

City Council

The City Council is reviewing two ordinances to set spending limits for the 2025 calendar year. These measures establish the funding levels for the general fund, street maintenance, and various special revenue accounts.

• Ordinance 101-2024: Appropriation of $37,705,342.05 for General Fund, Street, and State Highway expenses
• Ordinance 102-2024: Appropriation of $28,764,415.36 for Special Revenue, Internal Service, and Fiduciary accounts
• General Fund allocation of $200,000.00 for Food Truck and Fun Festival
• Street Department appropriation of $1,561,011.00
• Police Department General Fund appropriation of $9,482,696.01

City Council

The City Council is reviewing eight pieces of draft legislation, including two major annual appropriation ordinances for 2025. Ordinance 101-2024 would appropriate $38.35 million for the General Fund, Street, and State Highway expenses. Ordinance 102-2024 would appropriate $29.02 million for special revenue, internal service, and fiduciary accounts. Both ordinances are on third reading with adoption scheduled for December 17, 2024, and are declared emergency measures.

• Ordinance 101-2024: $38,352,362.85 appropriation for 2025 General Fund, Street Construction, and State Highway expenses
• Ordinance 102-2024: $29,019,963.69 appropriation for 2025 special revenue, internal service, and fiduciary accounts
• Key General Fund items include $6.88M for police salaries, $5.34M for fire salaries, $200K for food truck and fun festival, and $3M in IT refunds
• Both ordinances declared emergency measures to take effect immediately upon passage and approval by the mayor
• Six additional pieces of draft legislation are listed but not detailed in the provided agenda text

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is meeting to consider a special use permit for Alvarez Legacy Ventures Inc. The applicant seeks to sell food trailers at a specific location in the Main Street District.

• Case 889: Special Use Permit for 'Vehicle and Large Equipment Repair' and 'Small Light Industrial' at 4011 E. Main St (Ordinance NO. 090-2024)

City Council

Whitehall City Council is reviewing several financial appropriations and fund transfers. The body is also considering a special permit for industrial use at 4011 E. Main Street and a development agreement with Ethiopian Tewahedo Social Services.

• Ordinance 093-2024: Appropriating $5,000,000.00 for the 2024 Whitehall Water Main Improvements Project
• Ordinance 090-2024: Special permit for vehicle/large equipment repair and light industrial use at 4011 E. Main Street
• Resolution 028-2024: Authorizing a development agreement with Ethiopian Tewahedo Social Services
• Resolution 027-2024: Approving Tax Incentive Review Council recommendations for tax year 2023
• Ordinance 096-2024: Supplemental appropriation of $20,000.00 from General Fund to Wellness expense account

City Council

Whitehall City Council will vote on several ordinances including a $5 million appropriation for water main improvements, a special permit for vehicle and equipment repair at 4011 E. Main Street, personnel changes, and fund transfers. Additionally, council will approve tax incentive recommendations and authorize a development agreement with Ethiopian Tewahedo Social Services.

• Special permit for vehicle and large equipment repair and light industrial use at 4011 E. Main Street (owned by HAL Investment Properties LLC, applicant Alvarez Legacy Ventures Inc.)
• Appropriation of $5,000,000 from unappropriated monies to the 2024 Whitehall Water Main Improvements Project Expense Account
• Creation of a full-time custodian position in the Service Department
• Transfer of $80,724.86 from Streetscape Project Fund to Debt Service Fund for bond repayment
• Repeal of Resolution 024-2023 and authorization for development agreement with Ethiopian Tewahedo Social Services at 4300 E. Broad Street

BZBA

The Board of Zoning and Building Appeals will hold a public hearing to consider a variance request from Michael Milliken to construct a 6-foot wooden privacy fence at 812 Beechwood Rd., which exceeds the maximum height allowed by zoning code. The board will also vote on approving minutes from the October 14, 2024 meeting.

• Case BA-24-17: Michael Milliken requests Variance No. 1114.04 for a 6-foot fence at 812 Beechwood Rd.
• Approval of minutes from October 14, 2024 meeting

City Council

The City Council is reviewing a proposal to create an OWDA Improvement Fund and allocate $5 million for the 2023 Whitehall Water Main Improvements Project. The body is also considering special permits for vehicle repair businesses on East Main Street and a development agreement with Ethiopian Tewahedo Social Services.

• Ordinance 093-2024: Appropriation of $5,000,000.00 for the 2023 Whitehall Water Main Improvements Project
• Ordinance 089-2024: Special permit for vehicle and large equipment repair at 4257 E. Main Street
• Ordinance 090-2024: Special permit for vehicle repair and light industrial use at 4011 E. Main Street
• Resolution 028-2024: Authorization for a development agreement with Ethiopian Tewahedo Social Services
• Resolution 027-2024: Approval of Tax Incentive Review Council recommendations for tax year 2023

City Council

City Council is reviewing several appropriation requests and personnel amendments. The body is also considering special permits for vehicle and equipment repair at two locations on E. Main Street and a development agreement with Ethiopian Tewahedo Social Services.

• Special permit for vehicle and large equipment repair at 4257 E. Main Street
• Special permit for vehicle/equipment repair and light industrial use at 4011 E. Main Street
• Supplemental appropriation of $115,000 from the Technology Fund for IT maintenance contracts
• Supplemental appropriation of $70,000 from the Fleet Reserve & Maintenance Fund
• Appropriation transfer of $15,500 from WCP Refunds to the Rec/Park Fund

City Council

Council will vote on three emergency ordinances: a $15,500 transfer for tree canopy, creation of an EMS Supervisor position and reinstatement of a Community Affairs Specialist, and a $70,000 supplemental appropriation for a new police cruiser.

• Transfer $15,500 from WCP Refunds to Rec/Park Fund for tree canopy maintenance
• Create EMS Supervisor position (unclassified, FF3) in Fire Division
• Reinstate Community Affairs Specialist in Office of the Mayor
• Appropriate $70,000 from Fleet Reserve & Maintenance Fund for a new police cruiser

BZBA

The Board of Zoning and Building Appeals will hold a public hearing on a single variance request to exceed fence height limits for a 6-foot wooden privacy fence at 4043 S. Anthony Ct. The board will also vote on approving the minutes from its September 9, 2024 meeting.

• Variance request (BA-24-16) from Tesfu Temelso to construct a 6-foot wooden privacy fence at 4043 S. Anthony Ct., parcel ID 090-008008, per variance code 1114.04.
• Approval of minutes from the September 9, 2024 board meeting.

City Council

The Whitehall City Council committee meetings on October 8 include first readings of two ordinances: one creating a new EMS Supervisor position in the Fire Division and another appropriating $70,000 from the Fleet Reserve Fund for a new police cruiser. A third reading will consider transferring $15,500 to the Rec/Park fund. A resolution to levy special assessments on dozens of properties for unpaid mowing and trash cleanup is also on the agenda. The meeting opens with a special presentation from the Franklin County Auditor's office on voter resources and tax relief legislation.

• Draft #1: Ordinance to create a new EMS Supervisor position in the Fire Division (Table of Authorized Personnel)
• Draft #2: $70,000 supplemental appropriation from Fleet Reserve Fund for a new police cruiser
• Third reading: Ordinance 079-2024 transferring $15,500 from WCP Refunds to Rec/Park Fund
• Draft #3: Resolution levying special assessments for property maintenance at over 50 addresses (mowing and trash pickup)
• Special presentation: Franklin County Auditor community outreach on election resources and tax relief advocacy

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider two lot-split applications for developments on E. Main St. and E. Broad St., and two requests for special use permits for vehicle and large equipment repair in the Main Street District. The meeting also includes approval of previous meeting minutes. No current planning cases are listed for action.

• Case 885: Lot split over 1 acre at 3515 E. Main St. for Wirthman's project.
• Case 886: Lot split over 1 acre at 3750-3988 E. Broad St. for Casto's Development project.
• Case 887: Special use permit for vehicle and large equipment repair at 4257 E. Main St.
• Case 888: Special use permit for vehicle and large equipment repair and small light industrial to sell food trailers at 4011 E. Main St.

City Council

The council will hold a third reading on Ordinance 076-2024, authorizing $49,000 from the Law Enforcement Trust Fund to purchase a drone for first responders. First readings include several appropriations, such as $312,899.50 from the PD Enhancements Grant Fund and $950,000 from the Health Insurance Trust Fund. A resolution approving the Tax Incentive Review Council's recommendations for tax year 2023 is also up for a vote. The meeting opens with proclamations for Breast Cancer and Domestic Violence Awareness months and a YMCA impact report.

• Third reading: $49,000 drone purchase from Law Enforcement Trust Fund (Ordinance 076-2024)
• First reading: $312,899.50 appropriation from PD Enhancements Grant Fund (Ordinance 085-2024)
• First reading: $950,000 supplemental appropriation from Health Insurance Trust Fund (Ordinance 086-2024)
• First reading: $67,365.37 fund transfer from General Fund to Debt Service Fund (Ordinance 084-2024)
• Resolution approving Tax Incentive Review Council recommendations for tax year 2023 (Resolution 027-2024)

City Council

Whitehall City Council is considering three ordinances: a $15,500 transfer from a refund account to the Parks and Recreation fund for tree canopy maintenance; an amendment to the table of authorized personnel to add an EMS Supervisor position and reinstate a Community Affairs Specialist; and a $70,000 supplemental appropriation from the Fleet Reserve & Maintenance Fund for a new police cruiser. A class specification for the EMS Supervisor is also included.

• Ordinance 079-2024: transfer $15,500 from WCP Refunds to Rec/Park Fund for aging tree canopy
• Ordinance 087-2024: add EMS Supervisor (Fire Department) and reinstate Community Affairs Specialist (Mayor's Office)
• Ordinance 088-2024: appropriate $70,000 from Fleet Reserve Fund for an additional police cruiser
• EMS Supervisor class specification attached with job duties and qualifications

City Council

The Whitehall City Council is set to approve a consent agenda of 34 purchase orders and claims totaling $603,186.85. Items include payments for police department expansion (architect services, gun range renovation, furniture), water main replacement engineering, and routine municipal expenses such as health services, utilities, and trash cart rental. The largest single payment is $100,156 to the Franklin County Board of Health.

• $23,829 to EMH&T for Whitehall 2023 Water Main Replacement engineering
• $51,662 to Jerome M. Scott Architects for police construction administration
• $29,621 to Inveris Training Solutions for police gun range renovation
• $100,156 to Franklin County Board of Health
• $30,265 to Rehrig Pacific for trash cart rental

City Council

The City Council is reviewing a contract for annual liability coverage and the purchase of a first responder drone. Members are also discussing fund transfers and the approval of 'then and now' certificates.

• Ordinance 083-2024: Contract with Public Entities Pool of Ohio (PEP) for insurance not to exceed $185,000.00
• Ordinance 076-2024: Expenditure of $49,000.00 from Law Enforcement Trust Fund for a first responder drone
• Ordinance 079-2024: Appropriation transfer of $15,500.00 from WCP Refunds to Rec/Park Fund
• Resolution 026-2024: Approval of 'then and now' certificates over $3,000.00

City Council

City Council is reviewing a special permit for a Wendy's drive-thru facility and two fund transfers. One transfer supports fire department medical supplies, and another funds a police drone.

• Special permit for drive-in windows and drive-through facilities at 3988 E. Broad Street (Ordinance 062-2024)
• Fund transfer of $30,525.00 from General Fund to Medical Supply expense account (Ordinance 072-2024)
• Expenditure of $49,000.00 from Law Enforcement Trust Fund to purchase a Drone as a First Responder (Ordinance 076-2024)

City Council

Whitehall City Council will hold third reading on a special permit allowing drive-in windows and drive-through at 3988 E. Broad Street, and second reading on a $49,000 drone purchase for police. Several fund transfers and appropriations are also on the agenda.

• Ordinance 062-2024: special permit for drive-in windows/drive-through at 3988 E. Broad Street (third reading, emergency)
• Ordinance 076-2024: $49,000 from Law Enforcement Trust Fund to buy a Drone as First Responder (second reading)
• Ordinance 072-2024: $30,525 fund transfer from General Fund to Medical Supply Fund
• Resolution 025-2024: accepting tax levy rates and certifying them to the county auditor
• Ordinance 079-2024: $15,500 appropriation transfer from WCP Refunds to Rec/Park Fund

Whitehall City Council adopted Ordinance 062-2024, granting a special permit for drive-in windows and drive-through facilities at 3988 E. Broad Street, owned by TCCI Broad Street Inc. The council also approved several appropriations and fund transfers, including $30,525 for medical supplies, $49,000 for a police drone, and a resolution accepting tax levies. All votes were unanimous with no discussion.

• Adopted Ordinance 062-2024 allowing drive-thru at 3988 E. Broad St. (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 072-2024 transferring $30,525 to Medical Supply Fund (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 025-2024 accepting tax levies and certifying to county auditor (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 077-2024 amending section 161.38 (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 078-2024 amending authorized personnel for Parks and Recreation (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 080-2024 appropriating $25,970 for OTSO grant (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 081-2024 appropriating $2,211.73 for Poth Road incentive (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 082-2024 transferring $33,082.06 to Debt Service Fund (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will discuss a special use permit for Wendy's to add drive-in/drive-through facilities at 3988 East Broad Street. Four draft ordinances are on the agenda, including updates to the city salary schedule, restructuring of Parks and Recreation personnel, and two fund transfers to support tree maintenance and a police grant for driver education. A second reading also covers a drone purchase for police use.

• Special presentation by Wendy's for a drive-through permit at 3988 E. Broad Street (parcel 090-00157)
• Ordinance 077-2024: amendment to salary ordinance updating pay ranges for numerous positions
• Ordinance 078-2024: restructuring Parks and Recreation department personnel titles and authorized strength
• Ordinance 079-2024: $15,500 transfer from WCP Refunds to Rec/Park Fund for tree canopy maintenance
• Ordinance 080-2024: $25,970 supplemental appropriation from Police Grant Fund for OTSO driver education grant

The City Council committees met on September 10, 2024, and reviewed several ordinances and resolutions. A special presentation was given by John Marth of The Wendy's Company regarding a special use permit for a drive-thru at 3988 East Broad Street, with a public hearing scheduled for the following week. The council also discussed a drone purchase for the police department, with questions to be addressed at a future meeting. No final votes were taken during this committee meeting; all actions are scheduled for upcoming council sessions.

• Reviewed Wendy's special use permit application for drive-thru at 3988 East Broad Street (no vote)
• Scheduled public hearing for Ordinance 062-2024 (Wendy's drive-thru) for 09/17/2024
• Discussed Ordinance 076-2024 for $49,000 drone purchase from Law Enforcement Trust Fund (no vote)
• Set first reading of Ordinance 077-2024 (amendments to 161.38) for 09/17/2024
• Set first reading of Ordinance 078-2024 (personnel table amendment) for 09/17/2024
• Set second reading of Resolution 025-2024 (tax levy certification) for 09/17/2024
• Set third reading of Ordinance 072-2024 ($30,525 fund transfer) for 09/17/2024
• Set third reading of Ordinance 079-2024 ($15,500 appropriation transfer) for 10/15/2024

BZBA

The Board of Zoning and Building Appeals will consider Case BA-24-15, a variance request from Joyce Bamer to remove and replace an existing privacy fence at 590 Collingwood Ave., with a requested height variance under Code 1114.04. The meeting includes standard procedural items such as roll call, approval of minutes, and public comment.

• Case BA-24-15: Variance request for fence and wall height at 590 Collingwood Ave. (parcel 090-00531)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is meeting to review a request for a special use permit. The body will consider whether to allow drive-in and drive-through facilities at a specific location.

• Case 884 Ordinance NO. 062-2024: Special use permit for drive-in window and drive-through facilities for The Wendy’s Company at 3988 E Broad St.

The Whitehall Planning Commission unanimously approved Case 884, Ordinance No. 062-2024, granting The Wendy's Company a special use permit for a drive-in window and drive-through facility at 3988 E Broad St. The permit allows Wendy's to convert the former Bob Evans site into a 28-30 seat restaurant with a drive-thru, despite the location's zoning that initially prohibited drive-thru use. The approval was based on the presented site plan, which includes reduced parking, stormwater improvements, and no changes to existing curb cuts.

• Approved special use permit for Wendy's drive-thru at 3988 E Broad St (unanimous)
• Approved May 2, 2024, meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

City Council

City Council is reviewing a special permit for drive-in windows and drive-through facilities at 3988 E. Broad Street. The body is also considering several fund transfers and supplemental appropriations for medical supplies, benefits, and fleet maintenance.

• Ordinance 062-2024: Special permit for drive-thru facilities at 3988 E. Broad Street
• Ordinance 072-2024: $30,525 fund transfer to the Medical Supply Fund
• Ordinance 074-2024: $75,500 fund transfer to the Accrued Benefit Reserve Fund
• Ordinance 075-2024: $90,000 supplemental appropriation for Fleet Reserve & Maintenance
• Ordinance 073-2024: Amendments to 161.38

The Whitehall City Council approved three emergency ordinances: one amending city code section 161.38, one transferring $75,500 to the Accrued Benefit Reserve Fund, and one appropriating $90,000 for fleet maintenance. All were adopted unanimously after suspending rules. The council also changed its legislation deadline to Friday at noon. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included reports and public comments on police matters.

• Adopted Ordinance 073-2024 amending 161.38 (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 074-2024 transferring $75,500 to Accrued Benefit Reserve Fund (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 075-2024 appropriating $90,000 for fleet maintenance (unanimous)
• Changed legislation deadline to Friday at noon in Rules of Procedure (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from August 20 and August 27 meetings (unanimous)

City Council

City Council will consider three ordinances: a special permit for a Wendy's drive-through at 3988 E. Broad Street (Ordinance 062-2024), a $30,525 fund transfer from the General Fund to replenish the Fire Department's Medical Supply account from auction proceeds (Ordinance 072-2024), and amendments to the city's salary schedule updating pay ranges for various positions (Ordinance 073-2024). A public hearing on the special permit has already been held.

• Special permit to allow drive-in windows and drive-through facilities for Wendy's at 3988 E. Broad Street (Ordinance 062-2024, declared an emergency)
• Transfer of $30,525 from the General Fund to the Medical Supply Fund for Fire Department equipment auction proceeds (Ordinance 072-2024)
• Amendments to salary schedule updating pay ranges for positions including Police Deputy Chiefs, Chief of Police, Fire Chief, and others (Ordinance 073-2024)

City Council

The City Council is reviewing draft legislation to update the 2024 salary schedule and transfer funds for employee benefits. The body is also processing a fund transfer for medical supplies and a special permit for drive-through facilities.

• Ordinance 073-2024: Updates to the 161.38 salary schedule, including a retroactive update for the P&R Program Supervisor
• Ordinance 074-2024: Proposed $75,500 transfer from the General Fund to the Accrued Benefit Reserve Fund
• Ordinance 072-2024: $30,525 transfer from the General Fund to the Medical Supply Fund
• Ordinance 062-2024: Special permit for drive-in windows and drive-through facilities at 3988 E. Broad Street

The Council agreed to change the deadline for submitting legislation to the Clerk's office from Monday 5 p.m. to Friday noon, pending a vote at the next meeting. Mayor Bivens discussed his personal security and the hiring of a PR firm, clarifying no specific incident prompted the security and no council action was requested. Several ordinances were reviewed for future readings, including fund transfers and a special permit for drive-through facilities.

• Agreed to change legislation submission deadline to Friday noon (vote at next meeting)
• Reviewed Ordinance 073-2024 amending 161.38 (1st reading, suspend & adopt 09/03/2024)
• Reviewed Ordinance 074-2024 transferring $75,500 to Accrued Benefit Reserve Fund (1st reading, suspend & adopt 09/03/2024)
• Second reading of Ordinance 072-2024 transferring $30,525 to Medical Supply Fund (adopt 09/17/2024)
• Second reading of Ordinance 062-2024 for drive-through special permit at 3988 E. Broad St (adopt 09/17/2024)

Parks Commission

The Parks and Recreation Commission will review financial reports and budgets for May, June, and July 2024. The body will also discuss policies and procedures regarding trespassing and receive updates on staffing and youth sports.

• Review of expenses and income for May, June, and July 2024
• Discussion of policies and procedures for trespassing
• Staffing and hiring updates
• Youth sports updates
• YMCA reports

City Council

Whitehall City Council will hold first readings on a series of ordinances authorizing fund transfers and supplemental appropriations for various city departments, including a $605,220 police grant for strategic community investment. The council will also consider a special permit for drive-in windows and drive-through facilities at 3988 E. Broad Street, and a resolution to apply for Ohio Public Works Commission infrastructure funding. Many items are declared emergencies for immediate effect.

• Ordinance 062-2024: special permit for drive-through at 3988 E. Broad Street (TCCI Broad Street Inc.)
• Ordinance 070-2024: $605,220 appropriation from Police Department Grant Fund for strategic community investment
• Ordinance 067-2024: $17,000 for youth baseball from Recreation Trust Fund
• Ordinance 066-2024: $18,000 for pre-employment expenses and tuition reimbursement
• Resolution 023-2024: authorize application for OPWC state capital improvement/transportation program

City Council

City Council will vote on six ordinances including a special permit for a drive-through at 3988 E. Broad Street (Wendy's), personnel and pay changes in Parks and Service departments, and several fund transfers and appropriations. The most notable land-use item is the drive-through permit, which follows a Planning Commission recommendation and a public hearing.

• Special permit for drive-through at 3988 E. Broad Street (Wendy's application, Case No. 884)
• Pay grade increases for Parks Crew Chief and Parks Maintenance Workers (Ordinance 059-2024)
• New Facilities Operations Maintenance Chief position in Service Department (Ordinance 060-2024)
• $17,601 transfer from Evidence Setaside Fund (245) to Law Enforcement Trust Fund (241) for police narcotics seizure proceeds
• $4,999.75 supplemental appropriation for election expenses and $1,456.05 for police tax levy audits

City Council

The City Council is hosting a public information session to discuss planned roadway improvements on East Broad Street from Pinewood Drive to Parklawn Boulevard and to seek funding from the Ohio Public Works Commission. The project includes pavement and curb rehabilitation, sidewalk replacement, multi-use trail with ADA-compliant ramps, storm sewer upgrades, and street light improvements. Resident and property owner feedback will be obtained. The meeting is at 7:00 pm at City Hall, 360 South Yearling Road.

• Seeking Ohio Public Works Commission funding for East Broad Street improvements
• Public information session to discuss project components and gather feedback
• Roadway pavement and curb rehabilitation
• Sidewalk replacement and addition of multi-use trail with ADA-compliant ramps
• Storm sewer system improvements and street light upgrades

City Council

The City Council committees will discuss five pieces of draft legislation, including personnel changes in Parks and Recreation and the Service Department, a grant application for Broad Street Phase 4 infrastructure improvements, a fund transfer from seized drug money to the police trust fund, and a special permit for a Wendy's drive-thru at 3988 East Broad Street. Most items are on first reading and scheduled for suspension and adoption at the August 20 meeting. The special permit item will also have a public hearing on August 20.

• Ordinance 059-2024: Pay grade increase for Parks and Recreation Crew Chief and Maintenance Workers
• Ordinance 060-2024: Creates new Facilities Operations Maintenance Chief position in the bargaining unit
• Resolution 023-2024: Authorizes application for OPWC state/local transportation funds for Broad Street Phase 4
• Ordinance 061-2024: Transfers $17,601 from Evidence Setaside Fund to Law Enforcement Trust Fund for police use
• Ordinance 062-2024: Special permit for Wendy's drive-thru at 3988 E. Broad Street (public hearing and third reading)

The August 13, 2024, Council Committees meeting was procedural, with no final decisions made. Several ordinances and a resolution were reviewed and scheduled for public hearings and votes on August 20 or September 17, 2024. No items were approved, denied, or tabled during this meeting.

• Reviewed Ordinance 059-2024 (parks personnel amendment) — scheduled for suspension and adoption on 08/20/2024
• Reviewed Ordinance 060-2024 (personnel table amendment) — scheduled for suspension and adoption on 08/20/2024
• Reviewed Resolution 023-2024 (OPWC application for Broad Street phase 4) — public hearing and vote scheduled for 08/20/2024
• Reviewed Ordinance 061-2024 ($17,601 fund transfer from evidence to law enforcement trust) — scheduled for suspension and adoption on 08/20/2024
• Reviewed Ordinance 062-2024 (special permit for drive-through at 3988 E. Broad Street) — referred to Planning Commission, public hearing on 09/17/2024

BZBA

The Board of Zoning and Building Appeals will vote on three variance requests from the zoning code. The most notable is a request for 14 signs where only 2 are permitted at 3657 E Main St. Also being considered are a side yard setback variance to widen a driveway at 1245 Community Park Dr and a front-yard fence height variance for a 5-foot fence at 640 Greenwood Pl.

• Case BA-24-12: Sign variance for 14 signs (variance 1112.11(a) and 1112.14(b)) at 3657 E Main St
• Case BA-24-13: Side yard setback variance (1103.02) for driveway widening at 1245 Community Park Dr
• Case BA-24-14: Fence height variance (1114.04) for 5-foot front-yard fence at 640 Greenwood Pl

The Whitehall Board of Zoning and Building Appeals approved all three variance requests on the agenda. Case BA-24-12 allowed Walmart to exceed sign limits at 3657 E Main St, Case BA-24-13 permitted a driveway widening at 133 Santa Maria Ln, and Case BA-24-14 allowed a 5-foot front yard fence at 640 Greenwood Pl. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved Case BA-24-12: Walmart sign variance (1112.11(a) and 1112.14(b)) at 3657 E Main St (unanimous)
• Approved Case BA-24-13: Side yard setback variance (1103.02 STUR (c)(1)) for driveway widening at 133 Santa Maria Ln (unanimous)
• Approved Case BA-24-14: Fence height variance (1114.04) for 5-foot front yard fence at 640 Greenwood Pl (unanimous)
• Excused absent member Kahassai Taffese (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from July 8, 2024 (unanimous)

City Council

City Council will consider accepting a $605,200 state grant from the Ohio Office of Budget and Management for the Whitehall Police Department Emergency Facility. The agenda also includes a $14,000 fund transfer from the General Fund to the Accrued Benefit Reserve Fund for employee benefit payouts. Resolutions will appoint the Economic Development Director to the boards of the Jefferson Township-Whitehall Joint Economic Development District and the Columbus Regional Energy Special Improvement District. All items are proposed as emergency measures to take effect immediately upon passage.

• Accept $605,200 OBM grant for Whitehall Police Department Emergency Facility
• Transfer $14,000 from General Fund 101 to Accrued Benefit Reserve Fund 505 for employee payouts
• Appoint Economic Development Director to Jefferson Township-Whitehall JEDD Board (four-year term)
• Appoint Economic Development Director to Columbus Regional Energy Special Improvement District Board (four-year term)

City Council

Whitehall City Council is conducting a regular meeting with committee reports and first readings of four pieces of legislation. The main actions include approving a $14,000 fund transfer for accrued benefits, appointing members to two economic development boards, and authorizing the mayor to accept a state strategic community investment grant. No legislation is up for second or third reading.

• Ordinance 058-2024: $14,000 transfer from general fund to accrued benefit reserve
• Resolution 020-2024: appointment to Jefferson Township-Whitehall JEDD board
• Resolution 021-2024: appointment to Columbus Regional Energy Special Improvement District board
• Resolution 022-2024: authorizing mayor to accept OBM strategic community investment grant

City Council

The Whitehall City Council's Committee of the Whole will discuss two resolutions appointing the City Economic Development Director to the Jefferson Township-Whitehall Joint Economic Development District (JEDD) Board and the Columbus Regional Energy Special Improvement District (ESID) Board. Both resolutions are on first reading and are scheduled for suspension and adoption on August 6, 2024. No other pending legislation is reported for the standing committees.

• Resolution 020-2024: Appointment of Economic Development Director to JEDD Board for four-year term, declared an emergency.
• Resolution 021-2024: Appointment of Economic Development Director to ESID Board for four-year term, declared an emergency.
• All seven standing committees reported no drafts or pending legislation.

The July 23, 2024, Council Committees meeting was largely procedural, with no substantive decisions made. Two draft resolutions (020-2024 and 021-2024) for appointments to the Jefferson Township-Whitehall Joint Economic Development District and the Columbus Regional Energy Special Improvement District were discussed and scheduled for suspension and adoption on August 6, 2024. All other committees reported no drafts or pending legislation, and no votes were taken.

• Discussed Resolution 020-2024 (JEDD board appointment) and scheduled for suspension and adoption on 08/06/2024
• Discussed Resolution 021-2024 (energy district board appointment) and scheduled for suspension and adoption on 08/06/2024
• No other decisions made; all committees reported no drafts or pending legislation

City Council

Whitehall City Council will hold first readings on three items: an amendment to emergency medical billing rules, a $7,700 fund transfer from the general fund to the accrued benefit reserve fund with a supplemental appropriation, and approval of 'Then and Now' certificates. No second or third reading legislation is scheduled. The meeting also includes committee and officials' reports.

• Ordinance 055-2024: Amending emergency medical billing code section 143.15(d)(1), declared an emergency.
• Ordinance 056-2024: Transferring $7,700 from unappropriated general fund monies to the accrued benefit reserve fund and appropriating it to the expense account, declared an emergency.
• Resolution 019-2024: Approving 'Then and Now' certificates, declared an emergency.

City Council

The July 9, 2024, Whitehall City Council committee meetings contain no draft legislation or pending items. The agenda lists standing committees but includes no specific topics for discussion or decision.

BZBA

The Board of Zoning and Building Appeals is reviewing two variance cases. These include a side yard fence height request at 521 Heather Hill Rd and a parking location variance for the Wendy's Company at 3988 E. Broad St.

• Fence height variance at 521 Heather Hill Rd
• Parking location variance for Wendy’s at 3988 E. Broad St

City Council

The Whitehall City Council will review the city's tax budget for the fiscal year beginning January 1, 2025. The agenda also includes discussions on traffic changes and employee leave exemptions.

• Adopting the 2025 tax budget (Resolution No. 015-2024)
• Adding stop signs at Shady Lane Road and McCalister Avenue (Ordinance No. 045-2024)
• Authorizing vacation and sick leave carryover exemptions for employees (Ordinance Nos. 053-2024 and 054-2024)
• Approving 'Then and Now' certificates (Resolution No. 018-2024)

City Council

The City Council will consider adopting the city's tax budget for the 2025 fiscal year. The agenda also includes ordinances to add stop signs at Shady Lane Road and McAllister Avenue and personnel exemptions for two Auditor’s office employees.

• Ordinance 045-2024: Adding stop signs at Shady Lane Road and McAllister Avenue
• Resolution 015-2024: Adopting the tax budget for fiscal year 2025
• Ordinances 053-2024 and 054-2024: Leave credit exemptions to retain Auditor's office staff
• Resolution 018-2024: Approving 'then and now' expenditure certificates over $3,000

City Council

The Council is reviewing the 2025 tax budget and personnel retention measures. The agenda also includes a $22,000 fund transfer for prosecution software and a proposal to add stop signs at Shady Lane Road and McCalister Avenue.

• $22,000 fund transfer for prosecution software purchase
• Adoption of the 2025 fiscal year tax budget
• Addition of stop signs at Shady Lane Road and McCalister Avenue
• Leave credit exemptions to retain an Accounting Specialist and Deputy Auditor

City Council

The Whitehall City Council is reviewing ordinances to add stop signs to northbound and southbound Shady Lane Road at McAllister Avenue. The agenda also includes a $22,000 fund transfer for prosecution software and the adoption of the 2025 tax budget. Additionally, the Council will consider leave credit carryover exemptions to retain two employees in the Auditor's office.

• Adding stop signs to northbound and southbound Shady Lane Road at McAllister Avenue
• $22,000 fund transfer for the purchase of prosecution software
• Adoption of the city tax budget for the fiscal year beginning January 1, 2025
• Leave credit carryover exemptions for an Accounting Specialist and a Deputy Auditor

City Council

The City Council is considering a resolution to authorize the City Auditor to hire a summer intern. The position would be in partnership with the Columbus Urban League and the Work Readiness Training University. Costs for the internship will be covered by the WRTU.

• Resolution 017-2024 authorizing a summer accounting intern

City Council

The agenda for this special meeting includes a first reading of Resolution No. 017-2024. This resolution authorizes the City Auditor to hire a summer intern.

• Resolution No. 017-2024: Authorizing the City Auditor to hire a summer intern

City Council

The Whitehall City Council will vote on building lot maintenance funds and review proposed traffic changes. The agenda also includes several fund transfers and the adoption of the 2025 tax budget.

• Adding stop signs at Shady Lane Road and McAllister Avenue
• $40,000 appropriation for building lot maintenance
• $22,000 appropriation for prosecution software
• Adoption of the 2025 tax budget
• $150,000 allocation for food truck inclusion expenses

City Council

The City Council is reviewing several ordinances regarding budget transfers and traffic changes. These include funding for building maintenance, IT software, and employee benefits. The council is also considering adding stop signs at Shady Lane Road and McAllister Avenue.

• Adding stop signs to northbound and southbound Shady Lane Road at McAllister Avenue
• $40,000 appropriation for building lot maintenance expenses
• $22,000 appropriation for new prosecution software
• Creation of a $50,000 Parks and Recreation Grant Fund for urban forestry
• $150,000 appropriation for Food Truck Inclusion expenses

City Council

Whitehall City Council committees are reviewing several draft legislations regarding city grants and fund transfers. Proposals include accepting a $150,000 grant for a festival pavilion and establishing an urban forestry fund. The agenda also includes traffic changes and employee benefit funding.

• $150,000 Franklin County ODEI grant for a festival pavilion
• Creation of a $50,000 Parks and Recreation Grant Fund
• $22,950 transfer to the Accrued Benefit Reserve Fund
• New stop signs at Shady Lane Road and McCalister Avenue
• $40,000 appropriation for building lot maintenance

City Council

The Whitehall City Council is holding an emergency special meeting. The agenda includes a second reading of Ordinance No. 048-2024 to fund the purchase of prosecution software.

• Ordinance No. 048-2024: $22,000 appropriation for prosecution software

BZBA

The Board of Zoning and Building Appeals is reviewing several requests for zoning variances. These cases involve signage, fencing, parking, and outdoor activity area requirements at various locations.

• Signage variance for five building signs and wall sign placement at 401 N Hamilton Rd
• Fencing and accessory use variance at 680 Pierce Ave
• Overnight food trailer parking variance at 4739 E. Main St
• Outdoor activity area variance at 4185 E. Main St

City Council

The Whitehall City Council is reviewing several ordinances regarding fund transfers and infrastructure projects. Items include a water pollution control loan application and the adoption of the 2025 tax budget. The council will also consider traffic changes at Shady Lane Road and McAllister Avenue.

• Resolution authorizing a Water Pollution Control Loan Fund agreement for sanitary and storm replacement projects
• Ordinance to add stop signs at the intersection of Shady Lane Road and McAllister Avenue
• A $171,400 fund transfer from the Police Department Tax Levy Fund to the Debt Service Fund
• Adoption of the City of Whitehall tax budget for fiscal year 2025
• A $40,000 supplemental appropriation for building lot maintenance

City Council

The City Council is reviewing several ordinances regarding fund transfers for police station bonds and recreational facility debt. The agenda also includes a request to add stop signs at the intersection of Shady Lane Road and McAllister Avenue. Additionally, the council is considering appropriations for municipal building maintenance and law enforcement training.

• New stop signs for northbound and southbound traffic on Shady Lane Road at McAllister Avenue
• $40,000 appropriation for municipal building lot maintenance and repairs
• $171,400 transfer from the Police Department Tax Levy Fund to the Debt Service Fund
• $20,000 transfer from the General Fund to the Debt Service Fund for recreational facility bonds
• Application for a Water Pollution Control Loan Fund for sanitary and storm replacement projects

City Council

The Whitehall City Council is holding an emergency special meeting to consider a single ordinance. The ordinance would transfer $171,400 from the Police Department Tax Levy Fund (280) to the Debt Service Fund (401) and declares an emergency. This is the only item on the agenda, and the meeting is expected to proceed with roll call, verification of copies, first reading, and adjournment.

• Ordinance No. 044-2024: fund transfer of $171,400 from Police Department Tax Levy Fund (280) to Debt Service Fund (401), declared an emergency

City Council

Whitehall City Council is considering an ordinance to transfer $171,400 from the Police Department Tax Levy Fund to the Debt Service Fund to cover bond payments for police station renovations. The transfer is needed because no funds were moved in 2023 and the December 2023 bond payment was made without a required fund transfer.

• Ordinance 044-2024: $171,400 transfer from Police Department Tax Levy Fund (280) to Debt Service Fund (401)
• Funds repay bonds issued Jan 25, 2023 and Oct 24, 2023 for police station additions/renovations
• Declared an emergency measure for immediate effect
• Prepared by City Auditor Steven Quincel; approved as to form by City Attorney Brad Nicodemus

City Council

Whitehall City Council is considering five ordinances that amend the Planning and Zoning Code. The most substantial item updates rules for community gardens and urban agriculture, permitting hens and beekeeping with specific limits. Other ordinances reinstate landscaping maintenance, outdoor lighting, and portable storage unit regulations, and replace 'City Administrator' with 'Director of Public Service' throughout the code. All items have favorable Planning Commission recommendations and are declared emergency measures.

• Ordinance 019-2024: Amends community garden rules to allow up to 6 hens per lot, beekeeping, and farm stands; prohibits roosters and on-site slaughter
• Ordinance 020-2024: Adds landscape maintenance requirement for property owners
• Ordinance 022-2024: Requires outdoor lighting to reflect away from adjoining properties and streets
• Ordinance 023-2024: Regulates portable storage units with a $15 permit fee for up to 14 days per 180-day period
• Ordinance 031-2024: Replaces all 'City Administrator' references with 'Director of Public Service' in zoning code

City Council

The City Council will review multiple ordinances regarding community gardens, landscaping, outdoor lighting, and parking. The meeting also includes discussions on various fund transfers to the Debt Service Fund and a resolution for a water pollution control loan.

• Public hearings for amendments to community gardens, landscaping, outdoor lighting, and parking codes
• Fund transfer of $437,622.48 from General Fund to Debt Service Fund
• Fund transfer of $250,891.32 from Police Department Tax Levy Fund to Debt Service Fund
• Resolution for a Water Pollution Control Loan Fund agreement for sanitary and storm replacement
• Authorization of a contract with Medicount for medical billing administration

City Council

City administrators, directors, and City Council will hold a special meeting to present the Whitehall tax budget. The session is scheduled for Saturday morning at the Municipal Building.

• Presentation of Whitehall tax budget

City Council

The Whitehall City Council is holding committee meetings to discuss three draft pieces of legislation: an ordinance amending the authorized personnel table, an ordinance authorizing a three-year contract with Medicount for medical billing services, and a resolution levying special assessments for property maintenance. The council will also hold third readings on several zoning code amendments and a resolution to adopt an official city flag.

• Ordinance 036-2024: Amends the 2024 Table of Authorized Personnel, updating titles and positions.
• Ordinance 037-2024: Authorizes a 3-year contract with Medicount for medical billing services.
• Resolution 014-2024: Levies special assessments (approx. $534-$755 each) for trash pickup on ~40 properties.
• Resolution 011-2024: Adopts an official flag for the City of Whitehall.
• Zoning code amendments: Community gardens, landscaping, outdoor lighting, parking, and title updates.

City Council

Whitehall City Council will hold third readings and public hearings on several zoning code amendments covering community gardens, landscaping maintenance, outdoor lighting, and parking/drive-thrus, plus a code-wide title update. They will also consider a second reading to adopt an official city flag, and first readings on fund transfers and contracts, including a $45,958.34 transfer to the law enforcement trust fund and a $50,000 expenditure from it.

• Ordinance 019-2024: amend community gardens and urban agriculture zoning
• Ordinance 020-2024: add landscape maintenance requirement
• Ordinance 022-2024: amend outdoor lighting code
• Ordinance 023-2024: amend parking, loading, and drive-thru regulations
• Ordinance 033-2024: transfer $45,958.34 to law enforcement trust fund

City Council

Whitehall City Council is considering four zoning code amendments and a title update. The ordinances would set rules for community gardens and urban agriculture, including hen-keeping and beekeeping, add landscape maintenance and outdoor lighting requirements, regulate portable storage units, and replace 'City Administrator' with 'Director of Public Service' throughout the zoning code. All items received favorable Planning Commission recommendations.

• Ordinance 019-2024: Amends community garden/urban agriculture rules; allows up to 6 hens per lot, no roosters, beekeeping without permit
• Ordinance 020-2024: Adds landscape maintenance requirement (Section 1113.06)
• Ordinance 022-2024: Requires outdoor lighting to reflect away from adjoining properties and streets
• Ordinance 023-2024: Regulates portable storage units; $15 permit fee for up to 14 days per 180-day period
• Ordinance 031-2024: Replaces 'City Administrator' with 'Director of Public Service' in zoning code

Planning Commission

The Whitehall Planning Commission will consider five ordinances amending the city's planning and zoning code, covering community gardens, landscaping, outdoor lighting, parking, and administrative title changes. No current planning cases are scheduled for action.

• Case 879, Ord. 019-2024: amend Section 1109.04 on community gardens and urban agriculture
• Case 880, Ord. 020-2024: amend Chapter 1113 to add landscape maintenance requirement
• Case 881, Ord. 022-2024: amend Chapter 1115 on outdoor lighting
• Case 882, Ord. 023-2024: amend Chapter 1111 on parking, loading, and drive-thrus
• Case 883, Ord. 031-2024: replace 'City Administrator' with 'Director of Public Service' in Part 11

City Council

The Whitehall City Council committee meeting on April 23, 2024, includes a presentation on community aggregation, three draft pieces of legislation, and several zoning code amendments. The council is considering a water pollution control loan for sewer replacement, a fund transfer for police narcotics seizure proceeds, and updates to the codified ordinances.

• Draft Ordinance 032-2024: Adopts May 2024 replacement pages to the codified ordinances, paying Walter H. Drane Company from the Council Office Supplies Account.
• Draft Resolution 012-2024: Authorizes the mayor to apply for a Water Pollution Control Loan Fund (WPCLF) for the 2024 sanitary and storm replacement project, with repayment from sewer surcharge revenue.
• Draft Ordinance 033-2024: Transfers $45,958.34 from the Evidence Setaside Fund (245) to the Law Enforcement Trust Fund (241) for police use, declared an emergency.
• Third reading: Ordinances amending zoning code sections on community gardens, landscaping, outdoor lighting, parking, and replacing 'City Administrator' with 'Director of Public Service'.
• Second reading: Resolution 011-2024 to adopt an official flag for the City of Whitehall.

City Council

Whitehall City Council is meeting to consider several ordinance amendments affecting parking, community gardens, landscaping, outdoor lighting, and drive-thrus, along with supplemental appropriations for police audits, TIF fees, and election expenses. The agenda also includes proclamations for Child Abuse Prevention Month and Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, plus a resolution to adopt an official city flag.

• Second reading of ordinances amending parking, community gardens, landscaping, outdoor lighting, and drive-thru codes
• Supplemental appropriation of $7,031.56 for police department audits and fees
• Supplemental appropriation of $38,729.44 for TIF fees from WMPITIE fund
• Supplemental appropriation of $4,999.75 for election expenses from general fund
• Resolution declaring April 14-20, 2024 as National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week

City Council

Whitehall City Council is considering five ordinances and two resolutions at its April 16, 2024 meeting. The ordinances would amend city codes on parking restrictions, community gardens and urban agriculture (including hen and beekeeping rules), landscape maintenance, outdoor lighting, and portable storage units. The resolutions would declare Public Safety Telecommunicators Week and adopt an official city flag.

• Ordinance 018-2024: Prohibits parking on front landscaped areas in all zoning districts (currently only in specific districts).
• Ordinance 019-2024: Amends community garden and urban agriculture rules, allowing hens (max 6 per lot, no roosters) and beekeeping without a zoning permit.
• Ordinance 020-2024: Adds a landscape maintenance requirement, obligating property owners to keep landscaping neat and free of debris.
• Ordinance 022-2024: Requires outdoor lighting to be arranged to reflect away from adjoining properties and public streets.
• Ordinance 023-2024: Regulates portable storage units, requiring a $15 permit for most uses, limited to 7 consecutive days or 14 total days per 180-day period.

City Council

The Whitehall City Council will hold first readings on 12 ordinances covering parking restrictions, community gardens, landscaping, outdoor display, lighting, and fund transfers. They will also consider a resolution to join Columbus in a lawsuit against Ohio over tobacco regulations. The meeting includes committee and officials' reports, but no legislation for second or third reading.

• Ordinance 016-2024: amend residential parking limits
• Ordinance 019-2024: amend community gardens and urban agriculture code
• Ordinance 024-2024: transfer $67,122.27 from General Fund to Debt Service Fund
• Ordinance 025-2024: appropriate $4,000 for fire department retention incentive
• Resolution 009-2024: join Columbus lawsuit to uphold home rule on tobacco regulations

City Council

The City Council is voting on five emergency ordinances to fix errors in the city code following an October 2023 update. These measures restore penalty provisions for parking violations, expand the ban on parking in front landscaped areas to all districts, and clarify regulations for community gardens and urban agriculture. The ordinances also reinstate landscape maintenance requirements to ensure property owners keep landscaping neat and orderly.

• Ordinance 016-2024 restores penalty provisions for Section 351.13 regarding parking limitations in residential districts.
• Ordinance 017-2024 restores penalty provisions for Section 351.14 regarding the parking of trailers and semitrailers.
• Ordinance 018-2024 amends Section 903.31 to prohibit parking on front landscaped areas in all districts, not just specific ones.
• Ordinance 019-2024 amends Section 1109.04 to allow beekeeping, hens (max 6 per lot), and composting without a zoning permit in urban agriculture sites.
• Ordinance 020-2024 enacts Section 1113.06 requiring property owners to maintain landscaping in a neat and orderly manner.

BZBA

The Whitehall Board of Zoning and Building Appeals will hold a public meeting to consider three cases: a lot split for a new home, a fence height variance, and a sign-count variance. The board will also approve minutes from its March 11 and March 18 meetings.

• Case BA-24-03: lot split under 1 acre at 131 Santa Maria Lane (parcel 090-001466) to build a new single-family home; owner ASHR LLC
• Case BA-24-04: fence and wall height side-yard variance (1114.04) at 4685 Langley Ave (parcel 090-001034); owners Moncef and Nora Mzibri
• Case BA-24-05: variance for number of signs permitted (1112.11(A)) at 3834 E Broad St (parcel 090-005608); owner TCCI Broad Street Inc., applicant Sign Affects
• Approval of minutes from March 11 and March 18, 2024 meetings

City Council

The Whitehall City Council is scheduled to take first reading on eight ordinances amending city codes related to parking, landscaping, and business regulations. Additionally, the Council will consider a resolution authorizing the city to join the City of Columbus in a lawsuit against the State of Ohio regarding home rule authority for tobacco regulations. The agenda includes standard procedural items such as committee reports and officials' reports.

• Ordinance 016-2024: Amends Section 351.13 on limitation of parking in residential districts
• Ordinance 017-2024: Amends Section 351.14 on parking of trailers and semitrailers
• Ordinance 018-2024: Amends Section 903.31 on parking prohibited on front landscaped areas
• Ordinance 019-2024: Amends Section 1109.04 on community gardens and urban agriculture
• Resolution 009-2024: Authorizes city to join City of Columbus in lawsuit against State of Ohio over tobacco regulations

City Council

Whitehall City Council is considering five emergency ordinances that amend the city code. These changes address parking restrictions in residential districts, trailer parking rules, a ban on parking in front landscaped areas, and new regulations for community gardens and urban agriculture, including beekeeping and keeping hens. The council will also vote on a new landscape maintenance requirement.

• Ordinance 016-2024: Restores penalty for residential parking limits; allows one commercial vehicle per dwelling, 72-hour camping vehicle parking, one inoperable auto for 30 days
• Ordinance 017-2024: Prohibits trailer/semitrailer parking on lots except for loading/unloading; permits up to 90-day construction storage with special permit
• Ordinance 018-2024: Prohibits parking on front landscaped areas in all zoning districts
• Ordinance 019-2024: Allows beekeeping and up to 6 hens per lot without zoning permit; roosters prohibited; farm stands allowed 8 a.m.–8 p.m.
• Ordinance 020-2024: Adds landscape maintenance requirement for property owners

City Council

The Whitehall City Council is holding a committee meeting to review nine pieces of draft legislation. The agenda includes presentations from LinkUS and the Code Enforcement Officer. The primary legislative focus is on amending the city's codified code to restore penalty provisions for parking violations and to update regulations regarding community gardens and urban agriculture.

• Ordinance 016-2024: Amends Section 351.13 to restore penalty provisions for parking limitations in residential districts.
• Ordinance 017-2024: Amends Section 351.14 to restore penalty provisions for the parking of trailers and semitrailers.
• Ordinance 018-2024: Amends Section 903.31 to prohibit parking on front landscaped areas in all districts, not just specific ones.
• Ordinance 019-2024: Amends Section 1109.04 to update rules for community gardens, including limits on hens, beekeeping, and composting.

BZBA

The Whitehall Board of Zoning and Building Appeals is meeting to organize, swear in members, and consider a continued request for a rear yard setback variance at 4125 Mayflower Boulevard. The board will also hear public comment and vote on the case.

• Continued case BA-23-15: rear yard setback variance for 4125 Mayflower Boulevard, parcel 090-002610-00, owned by Monet C. Smith
• Swearing in of new and continuing board members
• Roll call and validation of terms of office

BZBA

The Whitehall Board of Zoning and Building Appeals is meeting to organize for 2024, elect officers, and consider three variance requests. Two new cases from Patricia and Gary Sargent seek variances for an accessory structure at 4144 Powell Ave, and a continued case from Monet C. Smith requests a rear yard setback variance at 4125 Mayflower Boulevard.

• Case BA-24-01: accessory structure height variance (1116.03 B2) at 4144 Powell Ave
• Case BA-24-02: accessory structure footprint variance (1116.03 B2) at 4144 Powell Ave
• Continued Case BA-23-15: rear yard setback variance (1103.02C1E) at 4125 Mayflower Blvd
• Election of chairman, vice-chairman, and secretary for 2024
• Approval of minutes from December 11, 2023

City Council

The City Council is amending the zoning map to allow Buy & Buy Auto Sale, LLC to operate a vehicle and large equipment repair business in the Main Street Corridor District. This action grants a special permit under Section 1104.03(H) despite an unfavorable report from the Planning Commission (Case No. 876). The ordinance includes conditions that the permit expires if the business is not established within one year or ceases operation for more than 12 consecutive months.

• Ordinance No. 001-2024 amends the zoning map attached to Chapter 1104.01 of the 2023 Codified Ordinances.
• Special permit granted to Buy & Buy Auto Sale, LLC for vehicle and large equipment repair in the Main Street Corridor District.
• Planning Commission reported UNFAVORABLE on the request (Case No. 876) prior to Council action.
• Permit automatically expires if the use is not established within one year of issuance.
• Permit automatically expires if the permitted use ceases operation for more than 12 consecutive months.

City Council

This is a special meeting of the Whitehall City Council. The only substantive action is a motion to adjourn into executive session to confer with the city attorney about disputes that are the subject of pending or imminent court action. No other business is scheduled.

• Motion to adjourn to executive session under Ohio Revised Code 121.22(g)(3) for attorney conference on pending or imminent court action

Parks Commission

The commission will review January 2024 invoices, budget, and income. The meeting also includes a demonstration of Civic Rec software.

• Review of January 2024 invoices
• Review of January 2024 budget and income
• Civic Rec software demonstration by Cory Ollie

City Council

Whitehall City Council is considering several ordinances, including a special permit for a vehicle repair business despite an unfavorable Planning Commission report, a zoning change for Fairway Blvd. properties, water surcharge increases, and multiple fund transfers. The agenda also includes adopting SWACO's solid waste management plan.

• Special permit for Buy & Buy Auto Sale, LLC to operate a vehicle repair business in Main Street District (Planning Commission reported unfavorable)
• Zoning change for 13 parcels on Fairway Blvd. from STUR to Residential Estate District with new building regulations
• Transfer of $58,906.50 from Evidence Setaside Fund to Law Enforcement Trust Fund for police use
• Supplemental appropriation of $12,000 for building lot maintenance and $21,000 for programs and events
• Water surcharge increase: new rates effective January 1, 2024, e.g., 5/8" meter from $2.37 to $8.15 per month

City Council

Whitehall City Council will hold third readings on a zoning amendment allowing a vehicle repair business in the Main Street District and a resolution adopting the regional solid waste management plan. First readings include a rezoning of Fairway Blvd. parcels, several fund transfers and appropriations, and a water surcharge amendment. The meeting also includes a transportation update from MORPC and committee reports.

• Third reading: Ordinance 001-2024 to allow Buy & Buy Auto Sale, LLC to operate a vehicle repair business in the Main Street District
• Third reading: Resolution 002-2024 to adopt the Solid Waste Management Plan for the Solid Waste Authority of Central Ohio
• First reading: Ordinance 005-2024 to rezone 13 parcels on Fairway Blvd. from STUR to Residential Estate District
• First reading: Ordinance 009-2024 to transfer $58,906.50 from Evidence Setaside Fund to Law Enforcement Trust Fund
• First reading: Ordinance 012-2024 to amend water surcharges in Section 913.30

City Council

The Whitehall City Council is scheduled to vote on a zoning amendment allowing a vehicle repair business in the Main Street district. The body will also adopt a solid waste management plan and approve budget transfers for community affairs and police equipment. Additionally, the council will consider a rezoning request for multiple parcels on Fairway Blvd.

• Ordinance 001-2024: Special permit for Buy & Buy Auto Sale, LLC to operate a vehicle and large equipment repair business in the Main Street District.
• Resolution 002-2024: Adoption of the Solid Waste Management Plan for the Solid Waste Authority of Central Ohio.
• Ordinance 005-2024: Rezoning 13 parcels on Fairway Blvd. from STUR to Residential Estate District.
• Ordinance 007-2024: Appropriation of $65,000 from the General Fund to the Community Affairs Specialist Expense Account.
• Ordinance 008-2024: Authorization to accept a Bulletproof Vest Partnership grant and transfer $12,650 to the Bulletproof Vests Grant Fund.

Planning Commission

The Whitehall Planning Commission will consider two planning cases at its February 1, 2024 meeting. One case involves a request to rezone about 4 acres at 3515 East Main Street from Industrial District to Community Crossroads District. The other is a preliminary plat review for property at 750-800 Fairway Boulevard. The commission will also approve minutes from January 4 and appoint a secretary for 2024.

• Rezone 4+/- acres at 3515 East Main Street (parcel 090-000326) from Industrial District (INDD) 1105.03 to Community Crossroads District (CCD) 1104.06, requested by LDG Multifamily, LLC
• Preliminary plat review (case 1132) for 750-800 Fairway Boulevard (parcels 090-001775, 090-001776), requested by Fairway Cliffs, LLC
• Appointment of Brittany Agurs as secretary for 2024
• Approval of January 4, 2024 meeting minutes

City Council

The Whitehall City Council is holding a special meeting to interview candidates for the vacant Ward IV City Council position. The meeting will go into executive session for the interviews, then reconvene and adjourn. No other business is on the agenda.

• Executive session to interview Ward IV council candidates
• Special meeting of the Council of the Whole

City Council

The Whitehall City Council committee meetings on January 23, 2024, feature a special presentation on the need for an updated zoning code, but no draft legislation is on the agenda. Several items are in progress: a resolution for urban forestry grant application is at third reading, an ordinance to rezone property on Fairway Blvd. is at second reading, and a resolution to adopt a solid waste management plan is also at second reading. The council will also discuss a tabled ordinance regarding a vehicle repair business in the Main Street District.

• Presentation on updated zoning code by OHM Advisors
• Resolution 001-2024: apply for Ohio Urban Forestry Grant
• Ordinance 001-2024: special permit for Buy & Buy Auto Sale, LLC in Main Street District (tabled, public hearing March 5)
• Ordinance 005-2024: rezone Fairway Blvd. parcels from STUR to Residential Estate
• Resolution 002-2024: adopt Solid Waste Management Plan for SWACO

Parks Commission

The Whitehall Parks and Recreation Commission is meeting to organize for 2024, including electing a chair and vice-chair. They will also review December 2023 invoices and budget/income, and hear the director's report on the 2024 meeting schedule. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major policy decisions or public hearings listed.

• Election of chair and vice-chair
• Review of December 2023 invoices
• Review of December 2023 budget and income
• 2024 meeting schedule, including July 17 at Lamby Lane Park Party
• No June meeting due to Juneteenth

City Council

Whitehall City Council will hold second readings on a zoning amendment for a vehicle repair business in the Main Street District and a resolution to apply for an urban forestry grant. They will also introduce several ordinances, including supplemental appropriations, zoning changes on Fairway Blvd., and a resolution to adopt a solid waste management plan. The meeting includes routine reports and approvals of minutes.

• Ordinance 001-2024: special permit for Buy & Buy Auto Sale, LLC to operate vehicle repair in Main Street District
• Resolution 001-2024: authorize application for Ohio Urban Forestry Grant
• Ordinance 002-2024: $8,218.20 supplemental appropriation for police cadet internship program
• Ordinance 005-2024: rezone 12 parcels on Fairway Blvd. from STUR to Residential Estate District
• Resolution 002-2024: adopt Solid Waste Management Plan for Solid Waste Authority of Central Ohio

City Council

Whitehall City Council is considering Ordinance 001-2024, which would grant a special permit to Buy & Buy Auto Sale, LLC to operate a vehicle and large equipment repair business in the Main Street Corridor District. The Planning Commission reviewed the request (Case No. 876) and a public hearing was held. The permit would expire if the use is not established within one year or if operations cease for more than 12 consecutive months.

• Special permit for Buy & Buy Auto Sale, LLC to operate vehicle and large equipment repair business in Main Street District
• Zoning map amendment to Chapter 1104.01 of 2023 Codified Ordinances
• Permit conditions: expires if use not established within 1 year or ceases operation for 12+ months
• Planning Commission Case No. 876 reviewed the request

Planning Commission

The Whitehall Planning Commission is holding its organizational meeting for 2024, including officer elections and adoption of rules. The main business is a special permit request for vehicle and large equipment repair at 4333 E. Main Street, and a preliminary plat review for Fairway Boulevard.

• Special permit (WPC Case 876) for vehicle and large equipment repair at 4333 E. Main St., parcels 090-004427, 090-00428, 090-0047, 090-004426
• Preliminary plat review (WPC Case 877) for Fairway Cliffs, LLC at 750-800 Fairway Boulevard, parcels 090-001775, 090-001776
• Election of 2024 officers (Chairman, Vice-Chairman)
• Appointment of secretary for 2024
• Adoption of rules of procedure for 2024

City Council

The Whitehall City Council met on January 2, 2024, to conduct routine procedural business and review committee reports. The only legislative item on the agenda was a first reading of an ordinance amending the zoning map to allow a vehicle and large equipment repair business in the Main Street District. Additionally, the council considered a resolution to apply for an Ohio Urban Forestry Grant.

• Ordinance No. 001-2024: Amends zoning map to allow Buy & Buy Auto Sale, LLC to operate a vehicle and large equipment repair business in the Main Street District via special permit.
• Resolution No. 001-2024: Authorizes the Mayor to apply for and accept assistance from the Ohio Department of Natural Resources via Ohio’s Urban Forestry Grant Program.