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Votes at a glance: Johnston council approves ordinances on sewer and water rates, TIF change readings, hunting zones and claims
Summary
At its meeting the council approved third readings adopting amendments to sewer-user charges and water rates, passed a second reading removing a parcel from the Beavercreek Urban Renewal Area, approved a resolution designating two private properties for the urban bow deer hunt and approved claims totaling $2,663,504.55.
The Johnston City Council on Monday approved a series of routine and substantive measures, including final adoption of sewer and water rate amendments, second-reading approval of a tax-increment financing boundary change and authorization for two private properties to participate in the 2025–26 urban bow deer hunt. The council also approved city claims totaling $2,663,504.55.
Key votes and outcomes
- Ordinance No. 11-41 (amending Chapter 99 sanitary sewer, section 99.07, sewer user charge): third and final consideration adopted after no public comment. The council approved the ordinance on third reading.
- Ordinance No. 11-42 (amending Chapter 92 water, section 92.02, rates for service): third and final consideration adopted. The council voted to adopt the ordinance.
- Ordinance No. 11-43 (second reading amending prior urban renewal ordinances to remove certain property from division of taxes within the Beavercreek Urban Renewal Area): staff reported no public comment since first reading; council approved the second reading. Staff noted the third reading could not be waived because fewer than four members were present; a special meeting was proposed to consider final reading if noticed.
- Resolution No. 25-202 (designating private areas for the 2025–26 urban bow deer hunt): approved to add two private addresses to the hunting map; staff said no neighbors raised concerns.
- Claims approval: the council approved payment of city claims in the amount of $2,663,504.55.
Procedural and consent items: The council approved the consent agenda as amended earlier in the meeting and moved other routine items forward. Several items had little or no public discussion; the council recorded votes and passed each motion.
Why this matters: These votes finalize utility-rate changes and adjust urban-renewal and hunting designations affecting property taxation and local recreation. The claims approval reflects the city's regular disbursement of funds.
