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Durham’s remarks were part of the public-comment section of the meeting; no staff report or formal agenda item about street-name changes was scheduled that evening. The clerk or staff did not indicate a next step during the public-comment exchange recorded in the transcript.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","City Council Meeting- 4/7/2025","oneSentenceSummary","A resident asked council to change the name of Gypsy Lane Road, citing historical research showing the name refers to 'gypsies,' a slur for Romani people.","taxTitle","Bowling Green, Wood County, Ohio","taxId",56284,"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},6085952,"Wood County Park District seeks Bowling Green mayor's support for $20,000 Slippery Elm Trail signage project",105,233000,338000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2900747-02126489ffe6f851902686977747bba3&start=233&end=338","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2900747-02126489ffe6f851902686977747bba3/thumbnail_233000.jpg","/articles/6085952/Bowling-Green/Wood-County/Ohio/Wood-County-Park-District-seeks-Bowling-Green-mayors-support-for-20000-Slippery-Elm-Trail-signage-project","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6085952-604f3948652f082084d75ea8eb76c3e8/orig.mp4?Expires=1771160264&Signature=BgsNfYJXwI942LOpIuRMzCbVK0p0vT0ooQAEo02kIPa0qzAAuYc70oEGC-JqXLDjAn998HrxkDPpuF3RTBbyENZpapaaz1cO~Ioeh2l-qLegpMkJCK9RSY9LINHrs6y80eP64Fzm~7THhkXVAzwDBabWFLdyPDxUlzMAVhUY4tREwrLzPgHz~70qP4sh1kcRt4JiiJqGDnSrTqkjHN8ZJ6rgQYFPxaMuGfPq48Bnn0cgeNVOWLVKybZLRocSWO39fVEpa7VNz2-bPjIWq1AMJMoEVVBSL-gUvabLTeIKDT1AAYjTLwC05RAFtkfTC4nsbCHzKeB60QO~RQs73Rrx0A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Chris Smalley, director of the Wood County Park District, told council the Slippery Elm Trail — a 13-mile multi-use path from Bowling Green to North Baltimore — is showing wear after nearly 30 years of use and needs maintenance.

Smalley said the district is applying for an Ohio Department of Natural Resources NatureWorks grant to replace trail intersection signage. The scope described to council includes 19 inner-T intersections and about 80 posts and signs, with a project cost estimate of approximately $20,000. The Park District is coordinating with the Wood County Engineer’s Office on planning, permitting and installation.

Smalley asked council for a letter of support from the mayor as part of the community-engagement portion of the grant application. Council members asked clarifying questions about whether the work was replacement only or included other intersection safety improvements; Smalley said the immediate project is focused on replacing existing trail signage, while signs or infrastructure in municipal or ODOT right-of-way would require coordination with those jurisdictions.

Smalley emphasized the trail’s heavy year-round use and said signage replacement is a maintenance priority rather than a redesign. He provided a fact sheet to council showing the intersections and proposed sign counts. No formal vote was taken; staff and the mayor may follow up on a letter of support if requested by the Park District.

Council members indicated general receptiveness to the request and asked staff to consider next steps for interagency coordination and support.","The Wood County Park District asked Bowling Green for a support letter for a NatureWorks grant to replace intersection signs on the 13-mile Slippery Elm Trail; the project would replace about 80 posts and signs at 19 intersections and is estimated at $20,000.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6085956,"Votes at a glance: Bowling Green council adopts budget amendment, employment code update and easement; passes vape-shop moratorium",741,2752000,3493000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2900747-02126489ffe6f851902686977747bba3&start=2752&end=3493","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2900747-02126489ffe6f851902686977747bba3/thumbnail_2752000.jpg","/articles/6085956/Bowling-Green/Wood-County/Ohio/Votes-at-a-glance-Bowling-Green-council-adopts-budget-amendment-employment-code-update-and-easement-passes-vape-shop-moratorium","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6085956-82bfc6ddb23911a0c5d0a1386c5ed9b1/orig.mp4?Expires=1771160264&Signature=OhjLm-F5L5Zf7wbQ1w~p-FLg3RW0q-QF1yiLSQfdL8JplBs~5N15AGkNOVoFrDI16ZFzDQS0JS6OREZei41e6GqYFTuVpYaga-8L2clHrdgF3Nr53FbCUsDYOK9slnJhOVbATH4G1t7zDz64UtX1vAJ6wlvlNIUgJzNgHeHXZ2n-bGECfwIDvpaHdmI~7EntNZ-WscWxOe-HpMwE4gfJUErf37porUXThu8LrF0eJ6B~JS1fN2Qkgz96JFfsp~D6~14oLBUV8yeSDkIglQyuIuCyprWIX2xy~9xUdfK3zN7axxg6w7nlbnp7Tg-ZScCCq4Y5ZNR3deL9AcQ1ZGrNrg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Bowling Green City Council recorded several formal actions during the meeting, including the adoption of budget and personnel-related ordinances and a temporary moratorium on new vape and smoke establishments.

Key votes

- Ordinance 9,266 (supplemental appropriations for fiscal year 2025): Council suspended the rules for second and third readings and adopted the ordinance in the same meeting. Recorded votes during suspension and adoption were in the affirmative by the councilmembers present; the meeting transcript records a unanimous roll call during adoption.

- Ordinance 9,264 (amendments to chapter 33 — employment policies): Adopted on third reading after a recorded roll call with affirmative votes from councilmembers present.

- Ordinance 9,265 (accepting easement for right-of-way purposes from Dayspring Assembly of God): Adopted on third reading after a recorded roll call with affirmative votes from councilmembers present.

- Resolution 3,879 (temporary moratorium on vape and smoke establishments): Amended on the floor from a 12-month to a six-month moratorium and adopted. See separate article for detailed coverage of the moratorium and the health department presentation that preceded it.

Other business

- Council gave first readings to: Resolution 3,880 (in support of the Bowling Green School System levy on the May 6 ballot); Ordinances 9,267 (public records fees), 9,268 (authorization to sell or trade surplus vehicles/equipment), 9,269 (OWDA/WSRLA agreement for Western Water Tower and Carter Park improvements), and 9,270 (OWDA/WSRLA agreement for water treatment plant clarifier improvements). No final votes were recorded on those items at this meeting.

The council’s use of suspension of rules allowed immediate adoption of the appropriations ordinance (9,266) in the meeting. Where recorded roll-call votes were taken, the clerk’s transcript lists the names of councilmembers voting yes or no; the meeting minutes indicate the three third-reading ordinances adopted and the resolution passed as amended.","Council adopted Ordinance 9,266 (supplemental appropriations), Ordinance 9,264 (employment policy amendments), Ordinance 9,265 (Dayspring Assembly easement) and Resolution 3,879 (six-month moratorium on vape and smoke shops, as amended). Several other ordinances were given first readings.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6085961,"Bowling Green council approves six-month moratorium on new vape and smoke shops after health briefing",2702,703000,3405000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2900747-02126489ffe6f851902686977747bba3&start=703&end=3405","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2900747-02126489ffe6f851902686977747bba3/thumbnail_703000.jpg","/articles/6085961/Bowling-Green/Wood-County/Ohio/Bowling-Green-council-approves-six-month-moratorium-on-new-vape-and-smoke-shops-after-health-briefing","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6085961-d7aaec25e68994fec2d4e2845c459538/orig.mp4?Expires=1771160264&Signature=jUM1J1yXwXn4kY8WesE9vI5tOIHfBBM2qSmhQfMgJVhIuurzZldZbC0chIsaBWRB25dko4biVo3azssUFeXzEURXVpB8-t4IYz7o7SMjpn5gVWjhibQ0mUJe1~ISbBOqATvSlYUseSPPS2xJkgjX28nCFFQQYCP6vEjwRoGK7V75ggdTKO~T4aPNiUbw4FZZ8OzOGlORtKrE34160XuwB1tCYsuFb3pLXcQFWKdZFiJR6mjBE6z6KkDNmbYR53akT55oauSC3900XyvLAJmQxnnjDz0ZYoSQEc17wBdLSqRcTPxiOhK9tyNajq~~vnk2C4-jMekiZCemXlUzu17Upw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Bowling Green City Council on third reading adopted a resolution imposing a six-month moratorium on the establishment of new vape and smoke shops in the city.

The measure, Resolution 3,879, was amended on the council floor from a proposed 12-month moratorium to six months and passed after council debate. Miss Phipps moved to adopt the resolution as amended; the motion carried. The council recorded yes votes from O'Dorisio, Phipps, Harold, Hollenbaugh and Musgrave and no votes from Robinette and Dennis; the resolution passed as amended.

The moratorium followed a presentation to council by Ben Robinson, Wood County Health Commissioner. Robinson described the department's tobacco compliance work and local audits of retail outlets. He said the department found, among the 53 audited locations across the county, examples of nicotine products placed near items or at heights that could increase visibility to children. Robinson said research shows many e-cigarette products deliver far larger nicotine doses than single cigarettes and told council that \"nicotine is a very addictive substance,\" stressing youth prevention and quit support as public-health priorities.

Mayor (name not specified) framed the resolution as a temporary \"time out\" to study public-health implications and zoning or policy options, saying the city had seen rapid growth in specialty vape shops. The mayor said about a dozen specialty vape shops existed when the legislation was introduced and that two more had opened since then, bringing a cited total of about 14 specialty shops and roughly 30 retail outlets overall selling nicotine products when gas stations and convenience stores are included.

Council members argued both for and against a moratorium. Supporters said six months would give staff and public-health officials time to gather updated data and consider zoning or code changes; opponents urged a zoning-based approach rather than a moratorium and warned a ban could advantage one retail class over others. Council members also discussed ongoing state litigation over local authority in this area; the mayor said a court decision could affect local enforcement.

Robinson told council the Wood County Health Department is updating its community health assessment and expects county-level survey data by summer and a final plan by year-end. He said county 2021 survey data showed about 9 percent of youth reported vaping nicotine in the previous 30 days, and that Ohio youth rates (about 15 percent) are higher than national averages. Robinson also described the department's compliance audits: 5 of 53 audited stores placed nicotine products within 1 foot of products marketed to children, and 29 stores placed products within 3 feet of the floor; 39 stores displayed outdoor ads for tobacco or nicotine products and 39 posted age-restriction signage (14 did not).

The resolution as adopted prevents new specialty vape and smoke establishments from opening in Bowling Green for six months while staff and elected officials study policy options and gather updated data. It does not affect existing businesses’ ability to continue operating.

Council members and staff said the moratorium is intended to buy time to explore zoning changes, signage or enforcement adjustments and to review updated public-health data before pursuing longer-term restrictions.","After a presentation from the Wood County Health Commissioner on nicotine delivery and youth use, Bowling Green City Council amended and adopted a six-month moratorium on new vape and smoke establishments, citing concern about proliferation and underage use.","actionData","errors"]

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