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A staff member said the draft consolidates several scattered code sections into a single home‑occupation section. The planning group that reviewed the draft recommended removing restrictive language that had forbidden using barns and sheds for home occupations, which, if adopted, would allow accessory buildings to house certain home businesses subject to other standards.

Council members debated how signs for home occupations should be treated. Under the draft, temporary signs—such as yard sale or political signs—remain governed by the village’s temporary‑sign rules and would not be permitted year‑round; the draft also proposes limiting permanent or semi‑permanent signage for home occupations to small, clearly defined formats. Several councilmembers said they wanted the public hearing process to include signage discussion and requested the zoning commission and staff provide examples and recommended limits before final council action.

The council committee moved to send the consolidated home‑occupation/sign code to council for review and instructed staff to schedule a public hearing on the ordinance. Members noted the zoning board and planning staff can still propose technical tweaks and that council has the authority to amend the ordinance during the legislative process.

No ordinance was adopted at the meeting; the item will return to council with the public‑hearing record and any recommended amendments.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","2025 VOB Committee & Council Meetings","oneSentenceSummary","Planning and zoning and rules committee members debated proposed language to allow home occupations in accessory buildings and to clarify temporary signage rules; the committee voted to send the consolidated draft to council and noted a public hearing must be held before an ordinance is adopted.","taxTitle","Baltimore Village, Fairfield County, Ohio","taxId",75795,"location","Ohio","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6207327,"Village financial report reviewed; council advances funds to urban forestry grant account",470,95000,565000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3756794-ce033c475050601d8ca892033a0a7d40&start=95&end=565","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3756794-ce033c475050601d8ca892033a0a7d40/thumbnail_95000.jpg","/articles/6207327/Ohio/Village-financial-report-reviewed-council-advances-funds-to-urban-forestry-grant-account","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6207327-385e94eaa914f4a93428977e05e46360/orig.mp4?Expires=1775401021&Signature=kSxADGhYtFBxwhRmn-ptzgTyy2vjngfvsJpV9cg5fNuOYCfFsptOUP3hoWn2lrORhTz42SQNbf3Ze8cUQ5Ya9TWxbswLS7Z9QpvSS-VoyQ0k5cH6Ajec6C1xIM6ixuvYUQhl8yfeLXyZmWhR8wFxsL3EePPvPdu8A-71YiPrW~bd33EAcrKhMY6ex6QSvC9e6I0rYRetx90Yyt0YDvuUZ8ZLnoEGFvriwOU4PxI5neDdBtT8rCFfHBkzqqQSQWomiLKT1awIfrlsIDTwLoD4xI09NB-Rf0lFdKvpE-IzCjga8kHKhwZFLjFpWd2FJ7tu1A8ydQQUbBbcIP~67K8uFg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Baltimore Village’s fiscal officer presented the monthly financial report on Monday, and council members approved the reports after questions about outstanding checks, returned refunds and insurance increases.

The fiscal officer reported an overall balance and explained adjustments made for voided and reissued checks and a partial reimbursement in one case. The report noted the village wrote approximately $360,000 in checks during the reporting month, reflected an insurance premium increase (about $14,000 higher than the prior year) after property revaluations, and described a returned refund check that required reissuing.

Council reviewed appropriation status reports and asked for clarification on not yet executed storm sewer spending; staff said storm‑sewer projects are likely later in the year pending guidance from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. The fiscal officer noted a contractual revenue change that increased monthly receipts into the improvement fund from roughly $12,000 to $19,000 per month.

On separate business the council voted to send a resolution to council (sponsored from finance) authorizing an advance from the general fund to the urban forestry grant fund to allow payment for tree purchases and related costs prior to reimbursement by the state. Officials explained the urban forestry grant fund had only about $2,000 on hand and the program requires payment up front; the village expects to be reimbursed and will return advance amounts to the general fund upon reimbursement.

Council approved the monthly financial reports and adopted the advance to the urban forestry grant fund. Staff flagged follow‑ups: reconcile outstanding check reimbursements, provide a stormwater project schedule once EPA guidance is received, and return to council with any required budget amendments if reimbursement timing affects cash flow.","Council reviewed the fiscal officer’s monthly financial report, discussed a series of outstanding checks and insurance increases, approved the monthly financials, and authorized an advance from the general fund to an urban forestry grant fund so the village can pay tree costs and await state reimbursement.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6207332,"Council approves grant application pursuit for Johnson Park softball lights",38,3666000,3704000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3756794-ce033c475050601d8ca892033a0a7d40&start=3666&end=3704","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3756794-ce033c475050601d8ca892033a0a7d40/thumbnail_3666000.jpg","/articles/6207332/Ohio/Council-approves-grant-application-pursuit-for-Johnson-Park-softball-lights","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6207332-cc93dafb1ba9b632762d40097da5d88a/orig.mp4?Expires=1775401021&Signature=GxRz0ebVtitw969dJzD1GxxSnY9YF85cebPRd0cnAYQpgothsqAZoSKNiTKyYQRIgbVIBvnmoDsUgL3VmGpowpHbrgzM7eiV5sIpOcLIT6zVYxBlvdXBUhNmP0xmjpkqTue8emo~S36hB9KKfiV7VxESthumviSQmK~syYAAdT-PfAGKj1AWxGVQF7~-M~4LgL~KiDnSZoWvqxbPWI65B~NvB9EKE7iFKtbwgKx~LlzCw3yuwnXQzlvT5yqCqesc9quLq3OqAuHn1IbbAQVCFAEK47u5oICASrYalzrfFmhzz5K~S03g7N0~eZys3mIkfd5ZJ1ZSfTlSoTiBoYkAig__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Baltimore Village council on Monday approved a resolution authorizing the village administrator to prepare and submit a grant application to the Edward and Sands fund for lighting at Johnson Park, a project sponsors said would support the local girls’ softball program.

Council member Phillips sponsored the measure and the council voted to waive the three‑reading rule and permit the administrator to submit required documentation and information to the foundation. The resolution asks the village administrator to pursue possible funding assistance for the Johnson Park Girls Field Project.

Supporters said the project is time‑sensitive because they want lights installed this year to support the high‑school girls’ team; a council member said she hoped the village could adopt emergency legislation if the grant opportunity requires quick action. No grant award was announced; the resolution authorizes only the submission of an application and does not commit village funds beyond administrative work to apply.

If the village receives a grant offer, council indicated it will evaluate any required match, budgeting and installation logistics through normal budgetary and procurement processes. The council vote to authorize the application passed unanimously.","Council authorized the village administrator to submit a grant application to the Edward and Sandra (Edwin & Sands) Fund (named in resolution) seeking funding for lights at Johnson Park to support the girls' softball field; the council approved emergency language so the application can be filed promptly.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6207337,"Council accepts $700,000 donation for Basel Memorial Cemetery fund; council creates special revenue account",2972,644000,3616000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3756794-ce033c475050601d8ca892033a0a7d40&start=644&end=3616","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3756794-ce033c475050601d8ca892033a0a7d40/thumbnail_644000.jpg","/articles/6207337/Ohio/Council-accepts-700000-donation-for-Basel-Memorial-Cemetery-fund-council-creates-special-revenue-account","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6207337-44c0a469b7c5d9bafd1aa1131bff5640/orig.mp4?Expires=1775401021&Signature=ciCPSv818hXCeFJBuRYjY9UlupvORhWg8akikrEgIHQHZYwstXm6qScTmZ4DC0pJG633CqISQKS3c3fABtpNCb-pZzbThrSFHrCjTAdkcRbaw~lW0QfSUGFPYrWbYVSSsgpVQN5phC0IBggayL59THRMwCERXOELsQRi2DtHSa~ql8zLbh79PNMTQOCwsWChTOZffIYRSskHVQ0gWEQu25sUDQ-NSX8EQ4PnTna3bxOjedEccBa0VrzXkXm6XAhFvmn4XsKIrleTz~mMB48KyCpWeRe0Ux~ANYz3yXskTupwQoZ5wqCsFW~yX6SZrBI9bQreGjMxULBHZ9XG68JwUg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Baltimore Village council on Monday approved a resolution to accept a $700,000 donation designated to support maintenance and upkeep of Basel Memorial Cemetery, excluding the mausoleum, and moved to create a special revenue fund to hold and account for the gift.

Fiscal statements presented during the meeting indicated the donation has been received. The council’s resolution creates a restricted fund so the village can record the gift separately and, if it wishes to expend any portion of the donation this year, develop a budget that council must approve.

Fiscal staff told the council they consulted the Ohio State Auditor’s office to confirm the correct fund classification and reporting approach. One village finance speaker explained that the money “is to maintain and upkeep the Basel Memorial Cemetery except for the Mausoleum,” and said staff will return with a proposed spending plan should the council decide to use any of the funds in the current fiscal year.

Council approved the resolution under emergency language so the village could establish the account and complete required accounting steps; no specific expenditures were approved during the meeting. Council members asked that the administration prepare a draft budget and policy defining allowable uses before any spending occurs.

Council members voted affirmatively on the measure. Staff noted that while the fund exists to receive the donation immediately, any disbursement will follow normal budgetary procedures, including council approval and, if required, publication and oversight by the state auditor.","Baltimore Village council voted to accept a $700,000 donation restricted to maintenance and upkeep of Basel Memorial Cemetery (excluding the mausoleum) and established a special revenue fund; officials said the village consulted the state auditor’s office on accounting and will develop a spending plan if funds are used this year.",{"_33":113,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":114,"_41":115,"_43":116,"_45":117,"_47":118,"_49":119,"_51":120,"_53":121,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":122,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":123,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6207342,"Developers present plan for 100‑acre 'Lone Lake Farm' home community to Baltimore Village",3422,2262000,5684000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3756794-ce033c475050601d8ca892033a0a7d40&start=2262&end=5684","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3756794-ce033c475050601d8ca892033a0a7d40/thumbnail_2262000.jpg","/articles/6207342/Ohio/Developers-present-plan-for-100acre-Lone-Lake-Farm-home-community-to-Baltimore-Village","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6207342-01507890bd883fa79ff203c32af0563d/orig.mp4?Expires=1775401021&Signature=AykQO1cWS9eYyrMoUB1ddddHihbNaWLvfoOV3uQB2MxPKRHqTmU~vzdzuHi20sKrRPoWYcVRo9tAif732Q7rS0pGXOYJjXpt3fDhSXI0jFrss9yAWq0OYnc81xAgykroAtAdC9Eh98kiL49q~TSnDxUAitA2OIQpph4oumXG2CGPMOnrXww1zMU02QKRlQMwN96LVzLsxedP6TvHM989A~GUbjvnuFe1Os0Cs0kz7AD6dXp95zc1BVj-9zGoNDjj~xAYmZM6tAianapCoFRS7WmV5U4lTOW~sVpHfIJG4M0QRCG6J4i1TUAYHShxiFS7ZezUE92gHIVy1T18lRh-hA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Hearthstone Communities representatives on Monday presented a concept to Baltimore Village leaders for developing about 100 acres known as Lone Lake Farm and discussed next steps but received no formal approval.

The project team said the parcel owner, Jim Coutinho, is under contract and Hearthstone would build a for‑sale home community sized to be more affordable than nearby market housing. Joel Demick, a member of Hearthstone's executive team, described the company's model and said the developer wants to work with the village on design and infrastructure. Coutinho told the council, “I bought the Lone Lake Farm. It's a 100 acres,” and said the group hopes to annex the property into the village.

Nathan, identified in the presentation as Hearthstone's chief executive, described the product and financing approach and answered council questions on tenant selection, density and site layout. “We don't deal with section 8 at all, and we don't deal with rentals,” Nathan said, explaining Hearthstone's model emphasizes homeownership with the land retained in a single parcel and homes sold to qualifying buyers. The presenters said typical qualifying household incomes for their homes run in a midrange for the region and that financing is provided through conventional lenders the company works with.

Developers showed examples of 50‑by‑100‑foot lots (about 5,000 square feet) with rear walking paths and shared green spaces rather than traditional front‑curb sidewalks. Council members asked whether sidewalks would be required, and the developers said they could add sidewalks if the village requires them but prefer tree‑lined walking paths for safety and livability. Officials discussed water, stormwater and master‑meter options; the presenters said those engineering and utility details would be worked out during site plan and annexation negotiations.

Council members and the owner asked for follow‑up information on exact parcel boundaries, water and wastewater capacity, traffic and a proposed density range. No vote was taken: the presentation was introductory and the council asked staff to continue technical review and discussions with the developer. Hearthstone representatives said they will return with further engineering and financing details and that the company is available to meet with village staff and the planning commission.

The two‑hour presentation produced a number of technical questions but no formal action. Next steps identified by councilmembers included engineering and utility review, a survey of the property, a public hearing if annexation is pursued and subsequent planning/rezoning steps if the village and developer agree to proceed.","Hearthstone Communities representatives presented a concept for a 100‑acre residential development on the Lone Lake Farm property and answered council questions about density, sidewalks, utilities and homeownership. No formal action or vote was taken.","actionData","errors"]

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