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Plain City Council approves appointments, rezoning and state grant resolution; introduces several first readings
Summary
Council unanimously approved two economic development committee appointments, passed Ordinance 42-2025 rezoning 89.21 acres to PUD and approved Resolution 52-2025 to apply for an ODNR Land and Water Conservation Fund grant; several ordinances and a property-sale resolution were introduced for first reading.
Plain City Council approved multiple motions and votes during its Nov. 5 special meeting, including committee appointments and land-use and grant authorizations.
Appointments and committee actions: Mayor requested motions to update committee membership. The council approved the appointment of Beth Walker to the Economic Development Committee for a term from Jan. 1, 2026, through Dec. 31, 2028. A motion was made and seconded and the appointment passed unanimously (6–0). The council likewise approved the reappointment of Chandler Engle to the Economic Development Committee for the same term (motion passed 6–0).
Rezoning approval (Ordinance 42-2025): In unfinished business the council conducted a second reading and voted to approve Ordinance 42-2025, rezoning approximately 89.21 acres at 0 Cemetery Pike (parcel numbers cited as 35-00016 and 35-00017) from Darby Township Agricultural A-1 to Planned Unit Development (PUD). The motion passed 6–0.
Grant resolution (Resolution 52-2025): The council approved Resolution 52-2025 authorizing the village administrator to apply to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources Land and Water Conservation Fund program. The resolution passed 6–0.
New business introduced: The council introduced first readings for Ordinance 43-2025 (final appropriations through 12/31/2026), Ordinance 44-2025 (replacement pages to the Plain City codified ordinances), and Resolution 53-2025 (authorizing sale of village property). No votes were taken on the first readings.
Liquor permit notice: The council received notice from the Ohio Division of Liquor Control regarding a permit application for Reformer Union LLC; staff indicated required documentation will be submitted and the council did not schedule a hearing.
Meeting close: After the votes and introductions, council moved to adjourn and the meeting was closed.
Votes at a glance: • Approval of special meeting minutes: recorded as passing (5–1 as noted at opening). • Beth Walker appointment to Economic Development Committee: approved (6–0). • Chandler Engle reappointment: approved (6–0). • Ordinance 42-2025 rezoning (second reading): approved (6–0). • Resolution 52-2025 (ODNR LWCF application): approved (6–0).
