Springdale council adopts grant and vehicle purchases, sets public hearings on two one-way street proposals
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Summary
Council approved a $15,000 planning-grant acceptance and an $87,400 purchase for two police pursuit vehicles, passed a resolution opposing Senate Bill 56, and scheduled public hearings for two ordinances to convert Castro Lane and Ledrow Street to one-way; council also voted to send a proposed pet-limit change to planning.
Springdale City Council on Feb. 19 approved a memorandum of understanding to accept $15,000 from the Hamilton County Regional Planning Commission for a Mill Creek connector feasibility study and authorized the purchase of two 2024 Dodge Durango police pursuit vehicles for $87,400.
Council also adopted a resolution opposing Ohio Senate Bill 56, which the resolution said would change how marijuana excise tax funds are distributed and would reduce funds sent to municipalities that host dispensaries.
Council gave first readings to two separate ordinances that would convert Castro Lane (between Benedier Road and Ledrow Street) and Ledrow Street to one-way streets; both measures will be the subject of a public hearing at the council's next meeting. Council voted to send a separate proposed ordinance that would increase the city's pet limit from two to three to the Planning Commission for review.
Votes and actions at a glance
- Ordinance 6-20-25 (Mill Creek Connector feasibility study; accept $15,000 grant): Motion to adopt made by Sullivan Weiskopf, seconded by Jacobs. Roll call (as recorded): Mrs. Salve Maizka - Aye; Mr. Jacobs - Aye; Mr. Gleaves - Aye; Mrs. Webster - Aye; Ms. McFarland - Aye; Mr. Anderson - Aye. Outcome: approved (6-0).
- Ordinance 7-20-25 (Purchase of two 2024 Dodge Durango police pursuit vehicles from Jake Sweeney Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram; amount $87,400): Motion moved and seconded; roll call recorded unanimous support. Outcome: approved (6-0). The ordinance states the city accepts the state vehicle specifications and authorizes the finance officer to pay up to $87,400.
- Ordinance 8-20-25 and Ordinance 9-20-25 (first readings): Establish Castro Lane as a one-way street westbound between Benedier Road and Ledrow Street, and establish Ledrow Street as a one-way street (counterclockwise). Council discussed engineering analysis and parking impacts; both measures will have public hearings at the next meeting before possible final action.
- Resolution R7-20-25 (oppose Senate Bill 56, which would change marijuana excise tax distribution): Moved and seconded; roll call recorded: Sullivan Weiskopf - Aye; Jacobs - Aye; McFarland - Aye; Gleaves - Aye; Webster - Aye; Anderson - Aye. Outcome: approved (6-0). The resolution urges the Ohio General Assembly not to pass the bill because it would redirect excise tax funds away from host communities.
- Motion to send proposed Ordinance 10-20-25 (change pet limit from two to three) to Planning Commission for review: Motion moved and seconded; roll call recorded: Mrs. Selgel Myscop - Aye; McFarland - Aye; Gleaves - Aye; Webster - No; Jacobs - Aye; Anderson - Aye. Outcome: approved (5-1). The motion sends the draft ordinance to Planning Commission for consideration; the vote does not enact a change but requests planning input.
Council procedure and next steps
Council heard the first readings of the two one-way street ordinances and received questions about resident notice and possible loss of on-street parking. Public notices and a mailer are planned; public hearings will be held at the next council meeting. The PACE fee reduction and other county programs referenced earlier in the meeting do not require council action but were discussed in the auditor's presentation.
