At its Jan. 17, 2025 regular meeting, Westerville City Council recorded several formal actions. This roundup lists each item, the motion outcome and the vote where recorded.

• Resolution honoring Dave Samuelson (Resolution 2025‑1): Council adopted a resolution recognizing Mr. Samuelson’s 12 years of service on the Planning Commission. Vote: unanimous adoption.

• Ordinance 2024‑20 (right of way appropriation for roadway work in Westar): Second reading held; no final vote on Jan. 17.

• Ordinance 2024‑21 (issuance and sale of bonds, up to $33,000,000, for Westar transportation improvements): Second reading held; no final vote on Jan. 17.

• Motion to authorize purchase of a Pierce pumper and dispose of existing Engine 112: Motion carried unanimously; council authorized purchase through State of Ohio cooperative contract and waived formal source selection.

• Appointment: John Kinsell appointed to Volunteer Peace Officers Dependents Fund Board: Unanimous.

• Appointment: Alternate to the Income Tax Review Board named Paul Kreitz (alternate) following voice vote; Kreitz received the necessary votes in the on‑the‑floor voice selection.

• Motion to proceed to draft legislation prohibiting gender conversion therapy for minors (amend NDO): Motion to instruct staff to draft ordinance passed 5–2; staff to present the first reading Jan. 21, 2025.

These votes were recorded during the Jan. 17 meeting; items scheduled for additional readings or public hearings will return to council on subsequent agendas.