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Bellefontaine council adopts Myers Park Phase 5 plat, cybersecurity policy and a slate of 2026 ordinances
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Summary
The council approved the Myers Park Phase 5 dedication plat, adopted a state-mandated cybersecurity program, accepted an ODOT airport lighting grant application (no city match stated), removed a $650 mowing lien, and passed multiple 2026 compensation and staffing ordinances at its year-end meeting.
Bellefontaine City Council on Tuesday approved a package of ordinances and resolutions to close out the year, including final approval of the Myers Park Phase 5 dedication plat, adoption of a city cybersecurity program required by the state, and multiple 2026 compensation and staffing ordinances.
Engineer Miss Pushoff summarized the Myers Park Phase 5 plat as "about 21.2 acres. That's 53 single family homes," and told council that public utilities are installed except for a stub connector over State Route 179 expected to be finished in spring. Council waived the three-reading rule and passed the plat on first and final reading.
The council also adopted Resolution 25-98 to implement a cybersecurity program consistent with state requirements. Finance reported approval to remove an additional tax lien of $650 for mowing fees after the owner submitted payment (Resolution 25-96). Council added Resolution 25-102 to the agenda and voted to authorize application to the Ohio Department of Transportation's Airport Improvement Program to replace airport lighting with LEDs; the project total on the agenda was $266,810 with an ODOT-share listed as $13,253 and no city share stated in the discussion.
Beyond those items, the council passed a series of ordinances setting 2026 compensation levels for council officers, certain municipal court employees, hourly staff and supervisory pay scales, and several position-creation ordinances for municipal court and wastewater department staffing (motions and voice votes recorded throughout the legislative section). One procedural note: council unanimously approved most items by voice vote; an abstention was recorded when Deb Baker abstained from the resolution honoring her years of service.
Communications included a notice that a new liquor license application for Axe Quacks, 139 South Main Street, will be mailed after no objections were recorded. Council also read several resolutions of appreciation for outgoing members and arranged photos of departing council members prior to adjournment.
The meeting concluded after short ceremonial remarks and a motion to adjourn; council asked outgoing members to come forward for resolutions to be signed and photographed.
