Huber Heights council approves code updates, appointments and development agreements in unanimous votes

Huber Heights City Council voted unanimously on a set of ordinances, resolutions and appointments during its March 10, 2025, regular meeting, approving updates to the city code, multiple commission appointments, contracts and development items.

The actions were largely procedural and passed on voice or roll-call votes with an 8-0 tally unless noted. Key items approved included city-code supplements (Supplement 20 and an initial reading for Supplement 21), appointments to multiple citizen commissions, a development agreement for the Creekside Woods project, adoption of the Wright-Patterson Air Force Base compatibility use plan in good faith, continuation of participation in the Montgomery County multi-jurisdictional hazard mitigation plan, solicitation of bids for tennis-court repairs, purchase and installation of a multisport court at Community Park, surplus declaration of police vehicles, authorization to solicit a janitorial-services contract, and a resolution supporting preservation of the federal tax exemption for municipal bonds. The council also appointed Jason Antonik as the city’s economic development director and approved appointments to the Community Improvement Corporation (CIC) board.

Most items drew little discussion. City staff confirmed required notifications or background checks were completed where applicable. Several appointments noted the completion of background checks and the council asked only brief procedural questions before calling the roll. No item failed.

Votes at a glance (selected items) - Ordinance: Adopt Supplement 20 (editing and inclusion of ordinances/resolutions into the city code) — second reading — Motion carried, roll call 8–0. - Ordinance: Introduce Supplement 21 (first reading; update for fourth quarter 2024) — moved to second reading at a future meeting — motion carried to set second reading. - Appointments: Larry Johnson (Planning Commission, term ending 01/31/2028) and Matthew Schomper (Planning Commission, term ending 01/31/2030) — motion carried, roll call 8–0. - Appointments: Melissa Gwynne and Mason Knickerbocker (Arts & Beautification Commission, terms ending 06/30/2028) — motion carried, roll call 8–0. - Appointment/Reappointment: Mia Honecker (Culture and Diversity Citizen Action Commission, term ending 12/31/2027) — motion carried, roll call 8–0. - Resolution: Appoint Jason Antonik as economic development director — motion carried, roll call 8–0. Antonik spoke briefly to thank council and described his intent to pursue business attraction and sustainable development. - Resolution: Appoint city representatives to the Community Improvement Corporation (CIC) board of trustees — motion carried, roll call 8–0. - Resolution: Execute development agreement with Grama Fox Creekside LLC for the Creekside Woods development project (Charles Gate / Wildcat area) — motion carried, roll call 8–0. - Resolution: Accept Wright-Patterson Air Force Base compatibility use plan in good faith and endorse implementation strategies (includes East Chambersburg Road realignment project) — motion carried, roll call 8–0. - Resolution: Continue participation in the Montgomery County multi-jurisdictional hazard mitigation plan — motion carried, roll call 8–0. - Resolution: Solicit bids for repair and resurfacing of tennis courts at Thomas A. Cloud Memorial Park — motion carried, roll call 8–0. - Resolution: Authorize purchase and installation of a multisport court system at Community Park basketball courts (waive bidding requirement) — motion carried, roll call 8–0. Council members asked staff to return with a security plan after neighbors reported late-night activity at the park. - Resolution: Declare certain police-division property (eight vehicles) surplus and authorize disposal as part of transition to a lease program — motion carried, roll call 8–0. - Resolution: Authorize solicitation/award of a 3-year janitorial-services contract (plus one-year option) for multiple city facilities — motion carried, roll call 8–0. - Resolution: Declare support for preservation of the federal tax exemption for municipal bonds — motion carried, roll call 8–0.

Context and next steps Several items were routine updates or first/second readings of city-code supplements that will return for final action on future agendas where required. The council scheduled a public hearing on a proposed incentive/TIF district (related public notice and process discussed during the meeting) and staff noted a March 17 deadline for property owners to object to the proposed district before the city proceeds to a TIF ordinance at an April meeting. Where staff recommended solicitations or purchases, follow-up procurement and contract documents will be processed according to the city’s purchasing rules. The CIC appointment, development agreement and the public hearing on a proposed incentive district were the more substantive items with potential mid-term effects on development and city finances.

Roll-call participants (as recorded during the meeting): Miss Baker; Mister Campbell; Missus Burge/Birch/Bursch (transcript variations recorded); Mayor Gore; Mister Akins; Missus Kitchen; Mister Webb; Mister Davidson. All recorded votes on listed items were 8 to 0 unless an item was procedural and scheduled for a subsequent reading.

Ending Council adjourned at 7:31 p.m. and staff will return contract documents, procurement results and ordinance language to council in subsequent meetings as required by standard procedure.