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Huber Heights council approves timekeeping contract, moves Canal Heights TIF to second reading and authorizes several grant applications
Summary
City council voted unanimously to award a five-year timekeeping contract, adopt a real-estate tax exemption amendment, advance a Canal Heights TIF ordinance to second reading and authorize multiple grant applications, including a body-armor grant and trail-funding requests.
The Huber Heights City Council voted unanimously on multiple administration items at its business meeting, approving a five-year contract for a timekeeping system, adopting an amendment to tax-exemption rules for a pre-1994 Community Reinvestment Area, advancing a Canal Heights tax-increment financing ordinance to a second reading and authorizing several grant applications.
The council approved a five-year contract with RightStuff Software Corporation to provide a timekeeping system, the item described in the agenda as a step in a larger software procurement. Council member Nancy Burge moved to approve and Council member Scott Davidson seconded; the roll-call vote was recorded as 8-0 in favor.
The council also approved at first reading a resolution amending exemptions from real-estate taxation for improvements within the pre-1994 Community Reinvestment Area No. 3. The measure was moved by Don Webb and seconded by Dr. Fred; it passed on a roll-call vote of 8-0.
Council members agreed to advance an ordinance approving an economic development plan for the Canal Heights development project and to state the city may proceed with creation of tax-increment financing (TIF) incentive districts. The ordinance was set for a second reading as previously agreed during the council's work session; no vote to adopt on final reading was taken at the meeting.
On grant-related items, the council authorized the city manager to apply for and accept grant funds from the Bureau of Justice Assistance VEST Partnership for replacement protective body armor; staff said the grant would require a 50% local match. The city also authorized applications for trail and recreation funding through the Clean Ohio Trails Fund (referred to in the meeting as the Clean Ohio/"Trails" fund tied to natural resources) and the Recreational Trails Program, with staff noting these grant efforts would support trails at Community Park and portions of the Canal Heights property. All grant-authorizing resolutions recorded roll-call votes of 8-0.
Council members prefaced the meeting by noting the items on tonight's business agenda had been discussed at a preceding work session; the business meeting's role was to take the votes and, where appropriate, advance matters to further readings or formal adoption. City Manager John Russell summarized the timekeeping procurement as the first step of a broader RFP process for a software solution. He and other staff described the trail applications as efforts to improve paved access between Studebaker and Wayne High School and to build trail connections within the Canal Heights development footprint.
Votes at a glance
- Item 10a — Resolution authorizing the city manager to enter into a five-year contract with RightStuff Software Corporation (timekeeping system). Motion: move to approve (Nancy Burge). Second: Scott Davidson. Outcome: approved, roll-call 8-0.
- Item 10b — Resolution amending exemptions from real-estate taxation for improvements within pre-1994 Community Reinvestment Area No. 3 (first reading/adopt recommendation). Motion: moved by Don Webb; seconded by Dr. Fred. Outcome: approved, roll-call 8-0.
- Item 10c — Ordinance approving an economic development plan for Canal Heights and stating intent to proceed with creation of TIF districts. Action: advanced to second reading; no final adoption vote at this meeting.
- Item 10d — Resolution authorizing application for and acceptance of Bureau of Justice Assistance VEST Partnership funds to purchase replacement body armor (50% local match). Motion: moved by Anita; seconded by Dr. Fred. Outcome: approved, roll-call 8-0.
- Item 10e — Resolution authorizing application for Clean Ohio Trails Fund grant to support trails at Community Park and Canal Heights. Motion: moved by Nancy Burge; seconded by Scott Davidson. Outcome: approved, roll-call 8-0.
- Item 10f — Resolution authorizing application for Recreational Trails Program funding. Motion: moved by Nancy Burge; second: Kate Baker. Outcome: approved, roll-call 8-0.
The council's roll-call votes were conducted by the clerk for each item; the minutes record affirmative votes from the eight members present for the actions above. No citizen speakers were registered on the business items; council members noted that the items had been vetted at a prior work session and offered a brief opportunity for any new comments before voting.
