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Plain City Council adopts donation- and naming-policies, updates facility rates, and approves multiple ordinances and resolutions
Summary
Council adopted new policies on donations and naming public property, updated Depot rental rates, introduced a new Communications Manager, and approved several ordinances and resolutions in unanimous votes; Council also canceled two May meetings and set multiple public hearings.
At its April 28 meeting, Plain City Council approved several administrative policies and a package of resolutions and ordinances, and made scheduling adjustments to the May calendar.
Administrator Haley Lupton presented a proposed Donations or Gifts for Public Use policy to establish parameters for future donations and in-kind contributions. Council discussed valuation of in-kind contributions and Mr. Sintz asked for language addressing tax valuation; Lupton and Law Director Paul‑Michael La Fayette said tax/finance staff should assist and Lupton will add clarifying language.
Lupton also presented a Naming Public Property policy. She noted Smucker Park is required to retain its name under the land-transfer agreement for that parcel; going forward, naming requests tied to donations or transfers will be considered under the new policy. Lupton said she will add clarifying language about renaming scenarios, including properties named after businesses.
Staff proposed new rental rates for the Depot, slightly higher than The Loft at Church Street, with different availability and reservation rules; Council agreed to the rate update and staff will reassess in about a year. Lupton introduced Chase Evans as the new Communications Manager; council thanked Mr. Denton Kitts and Parks staff for Arbor Day activities and the Village recognized youth-art contest winners.
Council also took these formal actions by unanimous vote (six yes, one absent): on second reading it adopted Ordinances 12–15 (annexation and multiple zoning changes) and adopted Resolutions 22, 24, 25 and 26, covering a property sale, re-establishing the Parks and Recreation Committee, participation in ODOT road-salt contracts and acceptance of public improvements for The Run at Hofbauer Preserve.
Council agreed to cancel the May 7 work session and the May 26 regular meeting (with the option to reschedule May 26 at the May 12 meeting) to allow members to attend community events, including Light Ohio Blue. A public hearing for related zoning code amendments (ZC-25-6 and ZC-25-7) was set for June 9, 2025.
Votes at a glance: Agenda approved by unanimous consent; amended April 14 minutes approved (motion by T. Harriman, seconded by J. Sintz); Ordinance 12-2025 (annexation) — approved, emergency declared; Ordinance 13-2025 (mobile vendors) — approved, emergency declared; Ordinance 14-2025 (Chapter 1139 amendments) — approved; Ordinance 15-2025 (rezoning to PUD) — approved, emergency declared; Resolution 22-2025 — approved; Resolution 24-2025 — approved; Resolution 25-2025 — approved; Resolution 26-2025 — approved. The meeting adjourned at 7:28 p.m.
What to expect next: staff will finalize policy language requested by Council, prepare permit forms and implementation guidance for mobile vendors, and proceed with follow-up steps for annexation and public hearings.
