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The council approved a resolution authorizing the mayor or city administrator to accept a private easement needed for the East Waterloo Street storm sewer project. The measure was adopted by roll call during the council meeting and moves property access for an existing storm sewer connection.

On bed-tax grants the council adopted the distribution list prepared by Council Members Buskirk and Shea but amended the resolution to withhold disbursement to the Chamber of Commerce until the chamber submits its 2024 financial report showing prior grant use. Council discussion focused on whether the chamber had filed required reporting; council directed Council Member Buskirk to contact the chamber and the award is to be released upon receipt of the report.

Council approved a resolution authorizing sale of surplus city property by internet auction. Items listed in staff reports include an older generator at the Water Reclamation Facility and a John Deere tractor acquired cooperatively with a township. Staff noted some uncertainty about market value and said they will use a govdeals-type platform that meets Ohio requirements for surplus sale.

Council adopted a resolution authorizing the trade-in of two pickup trucks (a 2012 Chevrolet 1500 and a 2014 Ford F-150) and declared an emergency to allow staff to secure current pricing and complete replacements more quickly.

Finance Director Amanda Jackson presented an amendment to the 2025 appropriation ordinance adding $300,000 to the general fund (including $200,000 to cover a revised contract amount with the Fairfield County Sheriff’s Office), correcting a lands-and-buildings line to add $100,000 (an earlier data-entry error had left only $10,000), and adding $1,500 to the bed-tax fund to match council’s recommended grants. Council waived the second and third readings and approved the amendment so invoices could be paid.

Finally, the council accepted a request from the applicant to postpone consideration of Ordinance 24-034 (a rezoning and preliminary plan for the Miller Farms planned unit development). The motion to postpone passed after debate on whether postponement served public interest or favored the developer; proponents said the developer intends to revise the plan and hold additional community outreach, while opponents said postponement delayed a public decision.

Votes at a glance (summary):
- Resolution 25-001 (accept easement for East Waterloo Street storm sewer): adopted (roll call)
- Resolution 25-002 (2025 bed-tax grant distribution): adopted as amended; Chamber disbursement conditioned on submission of 2024 financial report
- Resolution 25-003 (disposal and sale of surplus city property by internet auction): adopted
- Resolution 25-004 (trade in two pickup trucks; emergency): adopted
- Ordinance 25-001 (2025 appropriation amendment): adopted (waived readings)
- Ordinance 24-034 (Miller Farms PUD rezoning and preliminary plan): postponed at applicant request

All formal actions above were recorded by roll call during the Jan. 21 meeting; staff will implement the authorized transactions and follow up on conditional disbursements as described above.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","January 21, 2025, Work Session & City Council Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","Canal Winchester City Council on Jan. 21 adopted four administrative resolutions and an early 2025 appropriation amendment, and agreed to postpone a contested rezoning after the applicant requested more time to revise the plan.","taxTitle","Canal Winchester City Council, Canal Winchester, Franklin County, Ohio","taxId",72201,"location","Ohio","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":44,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":50,"_51":82,"_53":83,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":84,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":85,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6376912,"Council postpones Miller Farms PUD rezoning after public concern; applicant to revise plan and hold outreach",118,5984000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2139693-e514ea860cc170df171619b8a6bddd1e&start=5866&end=5984","/articles/6376912/Ohio/Council-postpones-Miller-Farms-PUD-rezoning-after-public-concern-applicant-to-revise-plan-and-hold-outreach","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6376912-1b8ea4d54f5f01a6ed798465204d6b9b/orig.mp4?Expires=1774944281&Signature=nM1vEcusTdJyA~khAMvdoBNkSGnaiQNgvjkBO~ZxXCfa4egP2urKDNvD8c1CuXtVSpUK-Cx5NyqyzDChy2cPM1gQN~UkAfthtkR38Pzj~UEGgleGk31nj-6xasAvWwRLCJxxlg9V34SEIqmyDuooUbkFEImPayTcMCdgCV5ySGFusefahiFcTX6thpMJvEFjgA5nsPyIDLQbI9lv3zqAqzqX4FqgA3YY7axkOMAGKj0LT~Y~aZ86ZAI6waeCGMGEhLd4SjXz0DN6upghQYQQrKWUU7S~Ts~kVLnxh9naIrFToNYbrdr7lPLJGNdfCD-raCTkQl-dfdW1eMhVD4Th6Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Canal Winchester City Council on Jan. 21 agreed to postpone consideration of Ordinance 24-034, a rezoning and preliminary development plan for a proposed 95.71-acre Miller Farms planned unit development at the southeast corner of Hayes Road and Lithopolis Road.

The decision followed a lengthy work-session and public-comment period in which residents and some council members questioned whether the proposed site plan matched the expectations set by the city’s comprehensive plan and whether additional design changes or mitigations were needed. A number of council members urged the developer to hold further community outreach to address concerns about density, access and neighborhood impacts.

Council discussion recorded that the applicant communicated a willingness to revise the plan and to hold an additional public open-house to present changes and hear resident input. Council supporters of postponement said the request provides an opportunity for constructive dialogue that could produce an improved plan; opponents contended postponing delayed a public decision and raised concerns about consistency in applying procedural timelines.

The motion to postpone passed in council with a majority vote; staff and the applicant said they expect the developer to return with a revised plan after carrying out further outreach.","Ordinance 24-034 — a proposed rezoning and preliminary plan for the Miller Farms planned unit development — was postponed at the applicant’s request after council and public comment raised questions about how the site plan aligns with the city’s comprehensive plan and community expectations.",{"_33":87,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":88,"_41":89,"_43":90,"_45":91,"_47":92,"_49":93,"_51":94,"_53":95,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":96,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":97,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6376915,"Council approves 2025 bed-tax grants; Chamber award withheld until 2024 financial report filed",123,1593000,1716000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2139693-e514ea860cc170df171619b8a6bddd1e&start=1593&end=1716","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2139693-e514ea860cc170df171619b8a6bddd1e/thumbnail_1593000.jpg","/articles/6376915/Ohio/Council-approves-2025-bed-tax-grants-Chamber-award-withheld-until-2024-financial-report-filed","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6376915-866526966e182c66912a37461b56c293/orig.mp4?Expires=1774944281&Signature=MD6-7nZ6yilh-nji17FuntXcNTibrK6KTmhVvzvQbjF6bt1Qzkhpqy9ITkvZbZU~QNiTNmR8siFJfbMlnkxi4AAc9ttMnh5z20hpfaLOZAt1FO~cjhKxP~h-th4AOqSugBgZ4RwJ-A6-BncCkYC8d4mbchmTY~qdAJS1b0v6kxUYf2k7pF7ojMvw1XqzYitHPBFsIdoA2pu9qJVAhXocXjCihk5GwsiGXCEyMP-KOW~-~MSQxxFBd6AGdacm70-MfMG0uNuFUC9Hp-JdQIn-2cLu1azqP~~X3DnLsrszxJSa0SHDai0DONyJhbQ6a4cIWQ6j3bnfeyzDfksKnMX6Fw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Canal Winchester City Council adopted its 2025 bed-tax grant distribution on Jan. 21 after amending the resolution to withhold the Chamber of Commerce’s disbursement until the chamber files its 2024 financial report.

Finance Director Amanda Jackson told council the recommended distribution was prepared by Council Members Buskirk and Shea; Jackson said she could not confirm receipt of the chamber’s 2024 report. Members of council expressed support for the grants overall but requested consistent enforcement of reporting requirements.

Council debated a short procedural window: several members advocated conditional approval so that the rest of the approved organizations receive their funds, while the chamber’s award is held pending the outstanding report. Council agreed to give the chamber a brief period to provide the missing documentation; Council Member Buskirk agreed to contact the chamber directly.

The resolution was adopted with recorded abstentions during the roll call where two council members abstained. Council and staff recorded that, should the chamber fail to supply the report, the conditional funds would be redistributed or revert to the fund balance per council direction at a subsequent meeting.

Council asked staff to proceed with payments to other awardees and to report back at the next meeting if the chamber’s documentation has not been provided.","Council adopted the bed-tax grant recommendations prepared by Council Members Buskirk and Shea, but directed staff to withhold the Chamber of Commerce award until the chamber provides its 2024 report showing prior grant usage.",{"_33":99,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":100,"_41":101,"_43":102,"_45":103,"_47":104,"_49":105,"_51":106,"_53":107,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":108,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":109,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6376916,"Council hears details on 2025 street program, roundabout at Winchester/Gender and new headworks at water reclamation facility",108,235000,343000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2139693-e514ea860cc170df171619b8a6bddd1e&start=235&end=343","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2139693-e514ea860cc170df171619b8a6bddd1e/thumbnail_235000.jpg","/articles/6376916/Ohio/Council-hears-details-on-2025-street-program-roundabout-at-WinchesterGender-and-new-headworks-at-water-reclamation-facility","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6376916-5eb8a52eaff38a83428692979523744d/orig.mp4?Expires=1774944281&Signature=bBPfG9L3L8oE2E5oKvY9N3ZHDicn5e9F4obI~PV5kAu~PyaRH~C~oKHPDEqmW9wke6lzO06zClfteWqUCezv8DHNxE6qeRNbBVOxhV~hTc-J~SjXSKE9FBW9S-Bwsy2bfyLuBBVASDtKq3-Rw4eTY2ce7KcU2Bt0SpdL9HsFg1nu8RlCamatkhwsmn7H9ZRIH0NCnlyYIksbEmNc50mkkHeYRwKrdfyXhezf4XnZJRgElezkJXYNgK0ZHGwVd40dRcStuFtsMvgcHMX~MCUiLuWmQLeER4ehwuLs43FYcUCKFPXX1zMuuRPxjuB9Kw3NmGJG94353fLnaBoLBjNuuA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","City staff on Jan. 21 detailed the city’s major public-works projects for 2025, including resurfacing, sidewalk replacements, intersection geometry changes, a roundabout at Winchester Boulevard (west of Gender Road), and the start of a headworks contract at the Water Reclamation Facility.

Public Service staff reported EMH&T is completing 100% construction documents for the 2025 street program with bidding planned for Feb. 5 and openings Feb. 21. Major resurfacing is scheduled for Washington Street between Columbus Street South and the east side near the high school; additional resurfacing includes Pfeiffer Drive, Chesterville Drive and Cormorant Drive. The sidewalk program will concentrate on Ashbrook (sections 6 and 8), including Walnut Drive, Embers Lane, Jenkins and Murdoch.

Staff described multiple intersection improvements: geometric tightening at the Groveport/Washington Street intersection to shorten pedestrian crossings, and medians on West Waterloo Street at Chesterville Drive for traffic calming and to aid pedestrians. The medians were described as roughly 80 feet long and 9 feet wide and will use low, low-maintenance plantings so pedestrian visibility is preserved.

The Winchester Boulevard roundabout project west of Gender Road is in engineering review. Staff said temporary traffic control, utility relocations and temporary lanes will be constructed so traffic can be maintained during work; a construction start is anticipated in spring (April timeframe for temporary work with physical work to follow), with an overall project schedule likely spanning several months and potentially finishing in late fall. Staff emphasized the roundabout is intended to reduce signal stacking and improve safety by eliminating cross-traffic left-turn conflicts at the intersection.

Staff also reported the city has awarded the headworks construction at the Water Reclamation Facility to Kokosing Industrial; staff expect to issue a notice to proceed at the end of the month with physical construction to begin in several weeks to a couple months after submittals and preconstruction coordination. Staff warned the headworks work will have “potential impacts to operation of the existing plant” and will require close coordination.

Council members asked for traffic stacking studies and clarification on temporary traffic plans. Staff said formal traffic studies exist and will be shared; they described the temporary lane layout (using the south side of Winchester Boulevard right-of-way to maintain two lanes while stages are built) and noted coordination with property owners will be required for construction access.

Project timelines and next steps: staff will finalize bid documents, advertise the 2025 street program in early February, schedule preconstruction meetings for headworks, and develop detailed temporary traffic control (MOT) plans for the roundabout that will be shared with affected businesses and property owners.","City staff outlined this year's street resurfacing, sidewalk and intersection projects, the planned roundabout at Winchester Boulevard and Gender Road, and the start of a headworks construction contract for the water reclamation facility.","actionData","errors"]

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