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Votes at a glance: council approves contracts, appointments and first readings on Jan. 14
Summary
At its Jan. 14 meeting Lebanon City Council approved a construction contract, several resolutions and plats, and introduced a string of zoning ordinances; most measures passed unanimously in recorded roll calls.
Lebanon City Council recorded a series of formal actions Jan. 14, including contract awards, resolutions appointing board members, subdivision plat approvals and zoning ordinance introductions. Several items were approved by unanimous roll call.
Key outcomes at a glance:
- KT Supply contract for Bowman Trail project (Ordinance 2025-001): Council approved a contract in the amount listed in the agenda (approximately $1,878,993.78) for construction of a shared-use path tied to the city’s trail master plan. The project is partially funded by an OKI grant and a State Clean Ohio Fund grant. The motion to adopt carried with recorded affirmative votes by councilmembers present (recorded roll call affirmed).
- Resolution 2025-2: Appointments to various city boards and commissions (approved by recorded vote).
- Ordinance 2025-3: Amend codified ordinance section regarding the Citizens Housing Committee (dissolution of committee and transfer of appeal jurisdiction to Board of Zoning Appeals). Introduced / first reading and moved forward by council.
- Resolution 2025-4: Appointments to Community Reinvestment Area Housing Council in accordance with Ohio Revised Code sections 3735.65–3735.70 and local ordinance chapter 159 (approved by recorded vote).
- Agreement with Axon Enterprise for tasers (Resolution/Ordinance listed as 2025-5): Council approved an agreement totaling $169,084.80 to purchase 36 tasers to replace outdated equipment; funding was included in the current operating budget and the motion carried by recorded vote.
- Ordinance 2025-6: Amendments to the zoning code for the Architectural Review Overlay (introduced/first reading; Planning Commission recommended approval).
- Ordinance 2025-7 and 2025-8: Final plats for University Heights (2025-7) and Berkshire Way Subdivision (2025-8) were considered; University Heights final plat approval carried on recorded vote; Berkshire Way final plat was presented and advanced (final actions recorded in minutes).
- Ordinance 2025-9 and Ordinance 2025-010: Text amendments related to accessory dwelling units and to repeal/align marijuana-possession provisions with the November ballot initiative were introduced (first readings). Staff stated the November ballot result caps adult-use dispensaries at one existing medical dispensary location within the city as of June 7, 2024.
- Resolution 2025-011: Annual request for county tax advances under Ohio Revised Code Section 321.34 (approved by recorded vote).
- Resolution 2025-012: Agreement with Warren County Commissioners for reimbursement of 2025 public defender fees for Lebanon Municipal Court (approved by recorded vote).
Most roll-call items recorded unanimous “yes” votes from councilmembers present. Where final adoption was a first reading, the council introduced the ordinance and scheduled further consideration. Specific recorded roll-call names and votes are in the official meeting minutes.
