Council approves Grant Sawyer mural resolution, personnel ordinance; accepts mayor’s court report

Grove City Council on Tuesday approved a resolution to place a mural titled the Grant Sawyer Home at 3990 Broadway, adopted an ordinance changing city staffing levels, and accepted the mayor’s court report.

The council voted to approve Resolution CR625, which authorizes installation of a mural on a building at 3990 Broadway and — if implemented as described to council — would allow the mural to proceed without additional certificate-of-appropriateness steps normally required in the historic preservation process. Mr. Smith told council the mural package had unanimous support from the Historical and Arts Commission and that a contract to install the mural is already in place. The resolution was moved for approval during the meeting and carried on the council vote.

Council also approved Ordinance C325, which amends section 161.1 of the codified ordinances governing employee status, pay grades and numbers of employees. City staff described the ordinance as adding 11 new positions and deleting three positions for a net gain of eight full-time employees. The changes include a new cybersecurity position in information technology, four recreation specialist positions in parks and recreation, two service technicians in service, two housekeeping positions in facilities, and two additional police officer positions. City staff said the police non‑management headcount would be 59 in addition to eight sergeants, three lieutenants and the chief, bringing total officers to 71.

Mayor’s court report 46744.50 was presented and accepted by council during the meeting.

All three items were adopted by voice vote during the business portion of the meeting. Councilmembers recorded support when each motion was called. The meeting agenda also included a series of first readings and upcoming public hearings on other ordinances and resolutions (see below).