Chillicothe council adopts Greater Chillicothe Ross County Film Commission resolution

Chillicothe City Council on July 14 unanimously adopted a resolution establishing the Greater Chillicothe Ross County Film Commission, defining its composition, purpose, duties and operational guidelines. The resolution passed on its third reading during the council's regular meeting at 26 South Paint Street.

The creation of the commission was reported by the council's Development Committee as an item on the night's agenda. Development Committee member Councilman DeMint said the committee had placed the item on the agenda for a third reading and consideration by the full council.

The council's roll call for the resolution showed all members voting in favor: Bennett, Payne, Barnes, McCourt, McKeever, DeMint, Preston, Dunn and Creed. Following the vote, Council President Shoemaker announced the resolution was adopted.

The resolution text, as read on third reading, defines the commission's composition, purpose, duties and operational guidelines; the council did not include additional changes during the meeting. No public discussion or amendments were recorded during the council session.

The item originated in committee and moved to full council for final adoption. The council did not record an implementation timeline or funding allocation tied to the commission during this meeting.

Council President Shoemaker presided over the session. Development Committee member DeMint presented the committee report that identified the resolution as item number two on the agenda and noted it had reached third reading.

The council took no further action related to the commission during the meeting and did not specify staffing or budget assignments for the new commission.