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Votes at a glance: finance acceptance, award ceremony date, ordinances introduced, executive session and legal defense actions
Summary
This roundup lists key votes taken by the New Carlisle City Council on Feb. 3, including unanimous acceptance of the finance report, introduction of five ordinances for March hearing, authorization of a special executive meeting on the city manager search, and direction to the law director to defend a Board of Elections decision.
At its Feb. 3 meeting the New Carlisle City Council recorded a series of formal actions. Below are the items, motions, vote tallies (where recorded) and next steps.
Accepted finance report (January): Motion to accept the finance report passed unanimously, 7‑0. The report showed revenue of $1,432,719.50 and expenses of $1,420,299.10 for January, and a cash position reported at $8,216,551.23.
Set awards ceremony date: Council approved designating May 12 at 6:00 p.m. for a citizen/employee awards ceremony; the motion passed 7‑0.
Ordinances introduced for later public hearing/action (public hearing dates noted by clerk): - Ordinance 2025‑06 (introduced): Establishing compensation for the acting clerk of council; public hearing and action set for March 3, 2025. The ordinance establishes $50 per meeting when the acting clerk (Mrs. Burner) attends in place of Mrs. Stapleton. - Ordinance 2025‑07 (introduced): Authorizing an agreement for deposit of public funds with Park National Bank; public hearing and action set for March 3, 2025. - Ordinance 2025‑08 (introduced): Adopting the Boards and Commissions Handbook for the City of New Carlisle; public hearing and action set for March 3, 2025. - Ordinance 2025‑09 (introduced): Authorizing an agreement for IT and compliance services; public hearing and action set for March 3, 2025. - Ordinance 2025‑10 (introduced): Authorizing an agreement with the Ohio Attorney General for collection of delinquent debt; public hearing and action set for March 3, 2025.
Special meeting / executive session scheduling: Council authorized a special meeting with an executive session to continue work on the city manager hiring process; the motion was approved unanimously (recorded vote 7‑0). The clerk was directed to post notice and prepare candidate materials.
Legal action and defense: Council moved to authorize the law director to proceed with defenses and any filings necessary related to a Board of Elections decision, to employ additional help (paralegal or other assistance) at the law director’s discretion, and to ratify any filings already made. The motion passed with recorded unanimous support. Council directed coordination with the city manager about any hire and asked to be kept informed of costs and progress.
Other recorded actions: The council approved two one‑year moratoriums (see separate coverage): one on recreational and medicinal marijuana retailers and a second on new dedicated vape/smoke shops.
