The Grandview Heights City Council at its Nov. 24 special meeting approved a slate of appointments, adopted its 2026 meeting schedule and voted to enter executive session on two statutory grounds.

Appointments and confirmations: Council approved the mayoral reappointment of Tim Hawk to the planning commission (motion and voice approval); confirmed appointments of Jed Zebourd, Delana Helsley and Denise Walker (motion, second, voice approval); and approved a Board/Commission appointment of Taylor Lassousa.

Meeting schedule: Council passed Resolution 37-2025, adopting the 2026 council meeting calendar. The motion was approved by roll call, with one abstention recorded by Panzera; the resolution was otherwise approved.

Executive session votes: Council approved two motions to enter executive session. First, under Ohio Revised Code 121.22(G)(4) to prepare for or review negotiations with public employees regarding compensation or other terms; second, under Ohio Revised Code 121.22(G)(6) to consider details relative to security arrangements and emergency response. Both motions were seconded and approved by voice vote.

Other routine business: The council heard second readings of Ordinance 2025-10 (annual appropriations), Ordinance 2025-11 (capital improvements appropriations) and Ordinance 2025-12 (terms and conditions of employment for non-bargaining employees); finance committee had considered these items and no extended discussion was recorded during the meeting.

The council recessed to a conference room to conduct the executive session and indicated which staff and officials would be invited to attend.