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Votes at a glance: Lima City Council adopts sidewalk, budget and multiple ordinances; several items moved to second reading
Summary
At its meeting the Lima City Council approved a memorial resolution, enacted a sidewalk declaration and approved multiple ordinances on first reading, moved two MHRSB funding ordinances to second reading with one abstention, and referred a proposed part-time benefits ordinance to committee.
The Lima City Council approved a slate of resolutions and ordinances on first reading and handled several administrative actions at its meeting.
Key outcomes (votes at a glance):
- Resolution 10-25 (memorial for the late Reverend Austin Lewis Jr.): adopted on first reading by a 6–0 vote. The resolution memorialized Lewis’s pastoral service and extended condolences to his family and congregation. Council debate included multiple personal remembrances from council members and congregation representatives.
- Resolution 11-25 (declaring necessity to construct designated sidewalks and requiring abutting property owners to construct them): adopted on first reading by a 6–0 vote.
- Ordinance 1-93-25 (accepting amounts and rates determined by the budget commission; authorizing tax levies and certifying to the county auditor): passed on first reading, 6–0.
- Ordinance 1-94-25 (authorize the mayor to contract with Neo Water Treatment LLC to purchase Neo Water FX 300 for the wastewater treatment plant): passed on first reading, 6–0.
- Ordinance 1-95-25 (advertise for bids and contract for removal of biosolids at the wastewater treatment plant): passed on first reading, 6–0.
- Ordinance 1-96-25 (authorize CRA tax exemption agreement with Noxus Ohio LLC for a new Shawnee Clark gas station): passed on first reading, 6–0.
- Ordinance 1-97-25 (authorize the mayor to enter contract with KZF Design Inc for the Lima Fire Department): passed on first reading, 6–0.
- Ordinance 1-98-25 (accept and administer funds from the Mental Health Recovery Services Board (MHRSB) for specialty docket funds for Lima Municipal Court): moved to second reading with a 5–yes, 1‑abstention tally (Councilor Glenn abstained); not adopted on first reading.
- Ordinance 1-99-25 (accept and administer MHRSB funds for addiction treatment program (ATP) and administrative funds for Lima Municipal Court): moved to second reading with a 5–yes, 1‑abstention tally (Councilor Glenn abstained); not adopted on first reading.
- Ordinance 200-25 (authorize agreement with AIM eCycling to dispose of computers and miscellaneous equipment for Lima Municipal Court): passed on first reading, 6–0.
- Ordinance 201-25 (establish a six-month moratorium on processing applications etc. related to any type of shared living facility): passed on first reading, 6–0.
- Ordinance 202-25 (proposed change clarifying eligibility for certain health care-related benefits for part-time employees): introduction motion withdrawn; council then voted to place the ordinance into the Human Resources committee for further discussion (referral approved by voice vote).
Other administrative actions:
- Communication from Ohio Division of Liquor Control regarding a liquor permit transfer (Fighter B’s LLC to JB US Ventures LLC, 801 E. Kibbe St.): council authorized the clerk to notify the Division of Liquor Control that the city has no objection.
- Consent calendar amendment: council amended special meeting minutes of 09/15/2025 to correct roll call on Ordinance 1-91-25 (correction to reflect a 6–2 vote with Thompson and Jordan recorded as voting no). The amended consent calendar was then approved.
Ending — Several items will return for second reading or committee work; council scheduled its next meeting for October 6 at 7 p.m.
