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At an intergovernmental meeting, Bethel Township reported supplying two meals a week at the fire station for seniors and was asked to expand to five; council members said they would examine hosting two additional meals at one of the city's shelter houses in partnership with the township. Council directed staff to gather information and return with a packet detailing whether the city would provide facilities or financial support.

Council members also said they would follow up with United Senior Services and the food pantry to determine current service levels after a recent reduction in the food truck program. A council member noted the city donates $1,000 to the community garden, that the garden operates under a lease with the school board, and that the city would have limited authority over the garden unless it acquired the property.

Separately, a resident raised the idea of exploring whether the school district would consider selling the Westlake property as a possible pool location. Council members noted the city would need to involve the school board and superintendent; staff said prior discussions indicated the district had not been interested in selling the parcel in the past. Council discussed that Smith Park also has space that could host recreational facilities and that relocating the community garden or reconfiguring park space might be options in any long-term plan.

Why it matters
Potential partnerships for senior meals affect food access and social services for older and homebound residents. Decisions about pool location, community garden stewardship and whether to pursue purchase of school-owned property would affect recreation access, parking needs and the community garden’s operations.

What’s next
Council asked staff to collect more information, invite relevant service providers or county food-security contacts to speak, and return with recommendations at or before the April 21 meeting for further consideration.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Council Meeting - April 7, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Council members and residents discussed partnering with Bethel Township for senior meals, the status of a local food pantry and community garden funding, and whether the Westlake property or Smith Park could host a new pool.","taxTitle","City of New Carlisle, Clark County, Ohio","taxId",72343,"location","Ohio","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_46":81,"_48":82,"_50":83,"_52":84,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":85,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":86,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":71,"_72":73,"_74":73},6083579,"City manager updates council on Honey Creek bond/TIF and code rewrite work",273,713000,986000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2933291-99fbdb1a89a6be0ec246ebccb5653c49&start=713&end=986","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2933291-99fbdb1a89a6be0ec246ebccb5653c49/thumbnail_713000.jpg","/articles/6083579/Ohio/City-manager-updates-council-on-Honey-Creek-bondTIF-and-code-rewrite-work","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6083579-0d1de0e901614b291cf105644e82a580/orig.mp4?Expires=1771148601&Signature=OfBPvtC8r1R5g~RoUITIFE79Ct2F3e7QKKcmEpbfefmoZIQ09B0bfo8DIsOc41sKLyDb-5nausSrw7ZVVw6END4x-kkp8XstDQvyaq2NYa6-tVD-edgPAV7Do2tiURR5X7EnBQpaGvbnCqV5Fov3g4qqwtKiO3-~t5z0Bntu02QoVnbdg--WaJJ1QOT64u6c8tm1fa8IaATfCrJUmjbmN9jelxd~P66DOb-jwbJtPQRqeDhgNx99qcRkzp4PlLHCGqhzANDnAlV8MJideTtDEUy3jBjI4Xj2CrEWAVdNyFgpfdtmjiGEUc4CKvvZFuLC-7beX01wBv11T5vfjpi3mQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","City Manager Kitzko told the council the largest update in his report was a Honey Creek bond agreement tied to the D.R. Horton development; staff expect the agreement to be ready to introduce at the April 21 meeting and said an attorney in Columbus is finalizing terms.

Kitzko said the TIF arrangement will include the developer donating a corner of land adjacent to Haddix Field and that part of the project scope is reconstructing Mill Road and adding parking. \"Part of that is, you know, the TIF, them re donating that corner of land by the ball haddocks ball field between the 2 properties, getting that to us. And then they're gonna rebuild some of... Mill Road and redo Mill Road and then add a parking lot in there,\" Kitzko said.

On code amendments, Kitzko reported staff had consolidated redundant language and simplified organization, noting other jurisdictions (City of Springfield and Clark County) have produced simplified, diagram-based code sections. He said the draft rewrite is near complete and that the new city manager and planning staff may work with a consultant to finalize regulatory language and diagrams.

Why it matters
The Honey Creek/TIF and bond agreement involve developer contributions of land and infrastructure work that could affect parking and road condition in the project area; a finalized TIF agreement will determine what the city receives and what infrastructure the developer will deliver. A streamlined zoning/code rewrite could change how routine permits and property uses are organized for residents and developers.

What’s next
Staff said the Honey Creek bond/TIF agreement should be introduced at the council’s April 21 meeting. Council and the incoming manager will consider whether to hire a consultant to finalize code rewrite materials and diagrams.

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\"We already put out the newsletter, which on the front page was a lot of the levy information,\" Kitzko said. He said the city is authorized to buy signs and could also consider a mailer or a water-bill insert, and that staff would check scheduling with the third-party vendor that prints the bills.

Councilman Lindsay said he led the last police-levy effort and recalled distributing about 100 signs; he said he had paid for a mailer previously at his own expense. \"I put a hundred signs out, and then I, I think I did a mailer, a flyer that I mailed out. I did that at my expense,\" Lindsay said. He told council that 100 signs would be insufficient and suggested more signs would help.

Other councilmembers said the city newsletter — which staff said went out April 3 — should carry levy information on the front page and could reduce the need for a separate postcard mailer. Staff estimated a postcard-style mailer would cost roughly 60 cents each and that a mailing of about 3,000 pieces would be expected if chosen; signs could range in price depending on design and pickup options.

Kitzko said he would get pricing for 50 to 100 yard signs, check whether the next water bill could carry a short message and report back to council before the April 21 meeting. He noted the city budgeted funds for election-purpose outreach and would provide cost and timing details to council members prior to final decisions.

Why it matters
The council’s decisions about outreach methods affect how the police-levy question is publicized before the ballot. The council said it has at least some budget authority for signs and that staff will return with concrete pricing and schedule information.

What’s next
Staff will obtain quotes for yard signs, confirm whether a short message can be included on the water bill, and return with a recommendation to council ahead of the April 21 meeting.","City Manager and councilmembers debated yard signs, the newsletter and a possible water-bill insert to promote a May police levy; council indicated budgeted funds are available for signs and staff will get pricing.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_46":105,"_48":106,"_50":107,"_52":108,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":109,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":110,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":71,"_72":73,"_74":73},6083588,"Council approves manager appointment, budget supplement and wastewater equipment in emergency votes",634,1522000,2156000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2933291-99fbdb1a89a6be0ec246ebccb5653c49&start=1522&end=2156","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2933291-99fbdb1a89a6be0ec246ebccb5653c49/thumbnail_1522000.jpg","/articles/6083588/Ohio/Council-approves-manager-appointment-budget-supplement-and-wastewater-equipment-in-emergency-votes","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6083588-10239ff1cb33270fc59b5541ebdcc6a4/orig.mp4?Expires=1771148601&Signature=D7v7dvuXIFLV6uf35CgINfidTTNLq5iX4fXmrRVPqwFUjrqRswvGQRgP5ddrlJHLtBL4-7qG3-XhxnPW1cL0an1-0HittNCtYbpmZA2SLyWZG~AN1qVGJXCuIFM23IT4bk63jUnfllicfZJtfN1k5t0xRg7~1YJr~lTpeOUp7Y~Gke-siHXXxyqyypCpQcMc5byoM~ev7Yfmzax8lAPZ6W0o67ESPchh2OWbHPh78ECBnyLBz-TLIRbaXoOiJYGX0Dx4FYtLQuEFgnhQr-OUrvGNu0sKJgufi5RkLBXrsfzZRqYiO5pTA9r2qFLKXlSeZn1hQi~Mhd6aViRSObpsrg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The New Carlisle City Council on an emergency basis approved an employment agreement to hire a new city manager, adopted a supplemental appropriation ordinance to cover legal fees and move unspent street-levy funds into this year’s resurfacing budget, and authorized immediate purchase of a grit classifier for the wastewater treatment plant.

Council swore in Donald R. Hall III after approving the emergency employment ordinance to appoint a city manager. The measure was moved and seconded, carried on roll-call votes, and the council completed an oath of office at the meeting.

The council also passed Ordinance 2025-13, described by staff as a supplement to the city’s appropriations. The ordinance adds $20,000 to cover outside attorney fees related to TIF work and a challenge involving the board of elections, and moves $80,000 of previously unencumbered street-levy funds into the current year’s resurfacing contract with Clark County.

Separately, the council passed an emergency ordinance authorizing purchase of a WEMCO grit classifier (a hydrogritter) for the wastewater plant behind the grain elevator. Staff said the unit removes grit before pumps and is a failing component; the purchase price is listed at $98,232 and the city has $125,000 budgeted in the 2025 capital improvement plan to cover the acquisition and contingencies.

All three emergency ordinances were moved, seconded and adopted by roll-call vote. The meeting record shows repeated “yes” votes from mayor and council members during each tally. The council also introduced two additional ordinances for public hearing at the April 21 meeting: authorization to purchase a new utility truck for public works and a lease with Next Level Sports Enterprise LLC for a baseball field; those items were not voted on at this meeting.

Votes at a glance
- Ordinance 2025-13 (supplemental appropriations): Approved. Purpose: $20,000 for outside attorney fees (TIF/board of elections matter) and $80,000 moved into street levy for resurfacing contract with Clark County. (Introduced: meeting transcript at 1271.84–1285.07; vote observed at 1321.44–1324.66.)
- Ordinance 2025-14E (appointment/employment agreement — city manager; emergency): Approved; swearing-in took place. (Introduced: 1333.84–1344.55; oath recorded 1415.86–1497.41.)
- Ordinance 2025-15E (purchase of WEMCO grit classifier; emergency): Approved. Price listed: $98,232; $125,000 already in 2025 CIP. (Introduced/explained: 1522.08–1572.55; vote observed: 1636.58–1652.69.)
- Ordinance 2025-16 (utility truck) and Ordinance 2025-17 (lease with Next Level Sports Enterprise LLC): Introduced for public hearing and action on April 21, 2025; no vote recorded at this meeting (notice only at 1654.03–1684.04).

Why it matters
Approving the manager appointment by emergency ordinance made the hiring effective immediately and included a formal oath in open session. The supplemental appropriation reallocates previously unspent levy funds for resurfacing work with Clark County and allocates money for legal counsel tied to TIF work and an election-related suit; both affect near-term capital work and legal spending. The wastewater equipment purchase addresses a failing component the city says is needed to keep treatment operations running and aligns with budgeted CIP funds.

What’s next
- The utility truck purchase and the Next Level Sports lease were set for public hearing and action at the council’s April 21 meeting.
- Staff said it will proceed with the grit classifier purchase and with onboarding the new city manager.

","The New Carlisle City Council voted to appoint a new city manager under an emergency ordinance, approved a budget supplement to cover attorney fees and street levy funds, and authorized an emergency purchase of a grit classifier for the wastewater plant.","actionData","errors"]

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