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Middletown council renews DOORA, corrects appropriations and hears first readings on zoning and a property sale; airport grant application discussed
Summary
Council renewed the city’s designated outdoor refreshment area, approved two appropriation corrections, heard first readings on a zoning change and a property sale and discussed an FAA/ODOT airport ramp design grant; council member Lai voiced concern about rezoning that he said could enable another gas station.
At its March 17 meeting the Middletown City Council approved several legislative items and held first readings on others.
Ordinance 02026‑09: Council renewed the city's designated outdoor refreshment area (DOORA), noting the program (established in 2015) has operated without major public safety or sanitation problems and that participants have moved from wristbands to a $1 reusable cup program. The ordinance was declared an emergency and passed by roll call.
Resolutions R2026‑07 and R2026‑08: Council approved two appropriation corrections to move identified expenses into the proper funds (property development fund 499 and police grant fund 251) after staff identified earlier fund‑coding errors.
Ordinance 02026‑10 (first reading): Council held a first reading to change zoning for two parcels at 301 South Marshall Road from R‑4P Planned Development to B‑2 Community Business. Council Member Lai said he will vote no at future readings, citing citizen input and concerns that a B‑2 classification could allow a gas station or strip mall rather than a unique development. No action was taken at the first reading.
Ordinance 02026‑11 (first reading): The council heard a first reading on the proposed sale of a 3.5‑acre city parcel on Hook Drive to Middletown Industrial Technologies LLC for $100,000; staff said the purchase price will be held in escrow until the buyer meets payroll commitments and that the company plans a 6,000 sq ft machine shop and to add 16 employees with an annual payroll target of about $1.4 million. No action at first reading.
Resolution R2026‑09 (airport grant): Staff described a proposed grant application to the FAA and ODOT to design a ramp expansion at Middletown Regional Airport. The total design cost is $83,000: FAA $78,850 and ODOT $4,150; the airport will front costs and request reimbursement. Council members asked for estimates of long‑term project costs; Airport Manager Nick Brunach said staff will return with those figures. Council did not vote on the grant application; action is set for April 7, 2026.
Votes: The transcript records roll‑call votes approving the DOORA renewal and the two appropriation resolutions; first readings drew discussion but no votes. Law Director Alex Yuing read legislation as introduced and staff responded to questions during the hearing.
