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Council sets several ordinances and resolutions for Feb. 17; no final votes tonight
Summary
Council announced a set of ordinances and resolutions (annexation, road maintenance, zoning change, appropriations, UBS software purchase, and Thornwood Drive improvements) to be held for the Feb. 17 meeting; two procedural motions (excuse absent member and approve minutes) passed by voice vote.
The Newark City Council read a slate of ordinances and resolutions and scheduled them for the next meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 17. Items announced for first reading and referral include:
- Ordinance 25-49: Annexation of parcels near 3131 Horns Hill Road, cited as pursuant to Ohio Revised Code 709.16. (Held for Feb. 17.) - Ordinance 25-50: Assume maintenance responsibility for the full width of Hornsail Road in the new municipal limits and authorize an agreement with the Licking County Board of Commissioners for road maintenance. (Held for Feb. 17.) - Ordinance 26-01: A zoning classification change for 483 Ridge Avenue to be referred to the planning commission. (Referred.) - Resolution 26-01: Appropriating recurring municipal expenses. (Held for Feb. 17.) - Resolution 26-02: Authorize purchase of replacement utility-billing software (UBS) without competitive bidding. (Held for Feb. 17; see separate coverage.) - Resolution 26-03: Authorize an intergovernmental agreement for Thornwood Drive/Bay Drive improvements (Phase 2). (Held for Feb. 17.)
Procedural actions at the start of the meeting included a motion by Mister Marney (second by Mister Heltzer) to excuse one absent member, which passed by voice vote (recorded as 10-0), and a motion by Mister Parker (second by Mister Houser) to approve the Jan. 20, 2026 minutes, which also passed by voice vote.
Why it matters: The items scheduled will bring annexation, road maintenance, zoning and procurement matters before council for formal action on Feb. 17. Residents with property or interest in the listed items should follow meeting materials for details and potential public comment opportunities.
Next steps: Council will take up the listed ordinances and resolutions at the Feb. 17 meeting; staff is to provide supporting materials where required.
