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Marble Cliff council keeps curbside composting in 2026 budget, hears Cambridge Boulevard funding update
Summary
Council approved routine consent and financial items, agreed to include the curbside composting program in the 2026 budget after staff reported 63 participating residences and a $689 monthly cost to the Village, and heard that the Cambridge Boulevard OPWC application scored 202 with bidding packages expected Dec. 8.
Marble Cliff — At its Nov. 17 council meeting, the Village of Marble Cliff approved its consent agenda and October financial reports, agreed to continue funding a curbside composting pilot in the 2026 budget, and heard an update on the Cambridge Boulevard improvement project and short-term infrastructure issues.
The consent agenda (minutes of Oct. 20 and monthly reports for fire, police and permits) was approved unanimously. Fiscal Officer Stephanie A. Evans then presented the October 2025 financial reports, including bank reconciliations and income tax receipts; Council voted unanimously to approve the reports.
Assistant Fiscal Officer Peggy Shanahan reported that 63 Marble Cliff residences currently participate in the Village curbside composting program and that the Village’s average monthly cost for the program is $689. Council members agreed to include continued funding for the program in the 2026 budget. Shanahan also provided an overview of the Village’s electric vehicle charging stations, including operating costs, revenue received, and the status of residents receiving free charging; staff will analyze the per-kilowatt-hour cost to the Village and compare that to rates charged to customers.
On infrastructure, the Village Engineer (listed in the minutes as Mr. Zmith) said crews from the City of Columbus broke two valves while working on Cardigan Ave.; the valves were repaired and the water main leaks fixed, but the engineer cautioned that Marble Cliff’s aging valves could lead to future issues. The engineer also reported a draft OPWC (Ohio Public Works Commission) application score of 202 for the Cambridge Boulevard improvements, which he described as a good score; bidding packages are expected to be publicized on Dec. 8 following additional information due Nov. 24. Sidewalk panel replacements may be delayed until spring because of weather.
Under old and new business, Council reviewed a resolution (R-2674-25) declaring intent to reimburse the Cambridge Boulevard Improvements Fund with proceeds of tax-exempt state debt and heard second readings of appropriations and salary ordinances for 2026 and a sanitary sewer service agreement with the City of Columbus. The Mayor introduced two first-reading ordinances: a one-year contract for professional legal services with Frost Brown Todd, LLC (O-2738-25) and a three-year landscape maintenance and seasonal leaf-collection agreement with Environmental Management, Inc. (O-2739-25); Solicitor Anthony Severyn noted Frost Brown Todd will undergo a name change in January and the ordinance may require an amendment before passage.
The meeting also included several administrative announcements: the Mayor asked Council whether to keep a Code requirement for a Beautification Committee and the Historic Preservation Board; Council agreed to hear possible ordinances to amend the Code. Assistant Fiscal Officer Shanahan said the updated Village Code will be posted soon and that she and Council member Joanne C. Taylor are planning a 125th-anniversary Homecoming event next September.
Council adjourned at 8:15 p.m.
