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Claudia Hurd, a Willow Creek Estates resident, told the council she attended an ADAMUS board meeting after members of the public were told they could raise concerns at an open-house event. \"I was so disappointed and I was so ashamed,\" Hurd said, describing what she said were misleading public notices and a lack of ADAMUS board responsiveness. Hurd said she watched the online auction and reported the property sold for $2,135,000, while mentioning an earlier appraisal figure she had seen of about $5,700,000 and an estimated $600,000 demolition/clearance cost discussed by city staff.

City Manager John Russell and staff described months of negotiations with the ADAMUS board, saying the city had discussed potential public–private partnership terms that could have included the city undertaking demolition work and splitting proceeds with ADAMUS. Russell told the council: \"We were willing to enter into a public private partnership with the Adamas board...we were gonna take on the $600,000 demolition and then split the proceeds with Adamus once we sold the property.\" He said talks ceased abruptly and ADAMUS proceeded with an online sale process.

Several Willow Creek residents and council members expressed concern about what may be built on the parcel now that it has an identified purchaser. Aaron (city staff) explained that the property had lost its nonconforming use as a treatment center and is currently zoned I-1 (light industrial), and that many uses other than the existing building would likely require rezoning. \"I will assume that any other use that is gonna be proposed for that 14 acres is going to need to go through a rezoning process,\" Aaron said.

Council members, including Anita Kitchen and Mark, said they had been in discussions to prioritize age-friendly or compatible development that would connect with Willow Creek and keep the park in place. Council members urged the ADAMUS board and staff to make sale terms public when available. City attorney and staff clarified that the ADAMUS board, as a public body, must approve any final sale and that a sale is not finalized until closing.

Other public commenters described the condition of the former facility and the emotional impact of its closure. Sue White and Cheryl Benson, Willow Creek residents, recounted seeing the property in a deteriorated state and urged care in future development because of the site’s importance to residents who had relied on those services.

Council requested staff and legal counsel to pursue additional information and public disclosure about the sale. Don (council) asked whether formal action was needed; staff indicated no formal vote was required but that they would add follow-up and legal review as requested. Council members said they would continue to press for transparent disclosure of buyer identity and sale terms as they become publicly available.

Ending
Council members said they remain committed to seeking development compatible with existing neighborhoods and will continue to pursue information on the sale; city staff said the buyer identity and closing status should be known in the coming days and that the ADAMUS board will have a public meeting to approve any final sale terms.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Huber Heights - City Council Meeting - Mar 10, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Multiple Willow Creek Estates residents questioned the city about transparency after the online sale of the former ADAMUS (YW) property on Taylorsville Road; the city manager described prior negotiations and urged patience while sale details are finalized.","taxTitle","Huber Heights, Montgomery County, Ohio","taxId",55050,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6643352,"Huber Heights council approves code updates, appointments and development agreements in unanimous votes",1362,1120000,2482000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2532491-b542e3e2a0cf2eb1569cf640a1e907f9&start=1120&end=2482","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2532491-b542e3e2a0cf2eb1569cf640a1e907f9/thumbnail_1120000.jpg","/articles/6643352/Huber-Heights/Montgomery-County/Ohio/Huber-Heights-council-approves-code-updates-appointments-and-development-agreements-in-unanimous-votes","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6643352-8cd2a5abe32fca74f65f2c64ddb3c35d/orig.mp4?Expires=1771201103&Signature=PQ5oFueF-e56Zt0mgNj9GSDMvMaI8artEYTqPwMjdRIN~otvAmDIARRteLaU3UarGldIVSO-Uz6oKtLKU2rbxkImX8T7u4sXeqV1ifo6Tc63p4UG-jOug3F-FI3IuUwY8auXKSSsdcMuKDJC01OoYUcP3d45fMb5S5dvZQs-sPg372GceoxIRzwrM2PCayiJVMLFOwuYux1fbiZ~6ouyMuzfXHZD7QV9kGo-Li0S144cP~-wfqP~1LAxZX8L-kFVA3Oztv3kquDIC-1j7w2LohMxAmM6GEOV1D8B8-NKBj-WW4jykZ018LfkfntRHny1wS0laQIUb8Ld60fyGQubPw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Huber Heights City Council voted unanimously on a set of ordinances, resolutions and appointments during its March 10, 2025, regular meeting, approving updates to the city code, multiple commission appointments, contracts and development items.

The actions were largely procedural and passed on voice or roll-call votes with an 8-0 tally unless noted. Key items approved included city-code supplements (Supplement 20 and an initial reading for Supplement 21), appointments to multiple citizen commissions, a development agreement for the Creekside Woods project, adoption of the Wright-Patterson Air Force Base compatibility use plan in good faith, continuation of participation in the Montgomery County multi-jurisdictional hazard mitigation plan, solicitation of bids for tennis-court repairs, purchase and installation of a multisport court at Community Park, surplus declaration of police vehicles, authorization to solicit a janitorial-services contract, and a resolution supporting preservation of the federal tax exemption for municipal bonds. The council also appointed Jason Antonik as the city’s economic development director and approved appointments to the Community Improvement Corporation (CIC) board.

Most items drew little discussion. City staff confirmed required notifications or background checks were completed where applicable. Several appointments noted the completion of background checks and the council asked only brief procedural questions before calling the roll. No item failed.

Votes at a glance (selected items)
- Ordinance: Adopt Supplement 20 (editing and inclusion of ordinances/resolutions into the city code) — second reading — Motion carried, roll call 8–0.
- Ordinance: Introduce Supplement 21 (first reading; update for fourth quarter 2024) — moved to second reading at a future meeting — motion carried to set second reading.
- Appointments: Larry Johnson (Planning Commission, term ending 01/31/2028) and Matthew Schomper (Planning Commission, term ending 01/31/2030) — motion carried, roll call 8–0.
- Appointments: Melissa Gwynne and Mason Knickerbocker (Arts & Beautification Commission, terms ending 06/30/2028) — motion carried, roll call 8–0.
- Appointment/Reappointment: Mia Honecker (Culture and Diversity Citizen Action Commission, term ending 12/31/2027) — motion carried, roll call 8–0.
- Resolution: Appoint Jason Antonik as economic development director — motion carried, roll call 8–0. Antonik spoke briefly to thank council and described his intent to pursue business attraction and sustainable development.
- Resolution: Appoint city representatives to the Community Improvement Corporation (CIC) board of trustees — motion carried, roll call 8–0.
- Resolution: Execute development agreement with Grama Fox Creekside LLC for the Creekside Woods development project (Charles Gate / Wildcat area) — motion carried, roll call 8–0.
- Resolution: Accept Wright-Patterson Air Force Base compatibility use plan in good faith and endorse implementation strategies (includes East Chambersburg Road realignment project) — motion carried, roll call 8–0.
- Resolution: Continue participation in the Montgomery County multi-jurisdictional hazard mitigation plan — motion carried, roll call 8–0.
- Resolution: Solicit bids for repair and resurfacing of tennis courts at Thomas A. Cloud Memorial Park — motion carried, roll call 8–0.
- Resolution: Authorize purchase and installation of a multisport court system at Community Park basketball courts (waive bidding requirement) — motion carried, roll call 8–0. Council members asked staff to return with a security plan after neighbors reported late-night activity at the park.
- Resolution: Declare certain police-division property (eight vehicles) surplus and authorize disposal as part of transition to a lease program — motion carried, roll call 8–0.
- Resolution: Authorize solicitation/award of a 3-year janitorial-services contract (plus one-year option) for multiple city facilities — motion carried, roll call 8–0.
- Resolution: Declare support for preservation of the federal tax exemption for municipal bonds — motion carried, roll call 8–0.

Context and next steps
Several items were routine updates or first/second readings of city-code supplements that will return for final action on future agendas where required. The council scheduled a public hearing on a proposed incentive/TIF district (related public notice and process discussed during the meeting) and staff noted a March 17 deadline for property owners to object to the proposed district before the city proceeds to a TIF ordinance at an April meeting. Where staff recommended solicitations or purchases, follow-up procurement and contract documents will be processed according to the city’s purchasing rules. The CIC appointment, development agreement and the public hearing on a proposed incentive district were the more substantive items with potential mid-term effects on development and city finances.

Roll-call participants (as recorded during the meeting): Miss Baker; Mister Campbell; Missus Burge/Birch/Bursch (transcript variations recorded); Mayor Gore; Mister Akins; Missus Kitchen; Mister Webb; Mister Davidson. All recorded votes on listed items were 8 to 0 unless an item was procedural and scheduled for a subsequent reading.

Ending
Council adjourned at 7:31 p.m. and staff will return contract documents, procurement results and ordinance language to council in subsequent meetings as required by standard procedure.","At its March 10, 2025, meeting the Huber Heights City Council unanimously approved a package of ordinances, resolutions, appointments and project approvals, including city-code supplements, several commission appointments, a development agreement for Creekside Woods and the appointment of Jason Antonik as economic development director.","actionData","errors"]

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Residents press council on transparency after ADAMUS property sale; city manager and council respond

Huber Heights council approves code updates, appointments and development agreements in unanimous votes