Union City holds public hearing on proposed zoning amendment to regulate "redemption games"

Union City Borough held a public hearing on Sept. 16, 2024, at 6:05 p.m. at First Global Methodist Church to take public comment on a proposed amendment to Zoning Ordinance #1118. Councilor Cross called the hearing to order. The recorded purpose was to provide information and receive public comment on definitions and regulation of permitted use zones for "redemption games," also described in the record as "games of skill," to add Section 701.04 regarding the use of accessory structures on adjoining lots, and to include a repealer, severability clause and effective date.

The minutes list Councilors Cross, Osborn, Steadman and Kerns as present and note that Councilors Joyce, Winkler and Uber were absent. Solicitor Tim Wachter and Constituent Services Representative Kim Tuszynski were recorded as officials present. The borough's vision statement was included in the record: "The Union City area is a thriving rural community of families, businesses and organizations dedicated to encouraging growth while maintaining small town values." The hearing record shows no members of the public were present to comment.

Because no visitors attended, there was no public testimony for or against the proposed ordinance at this hearing. Procedurally, Councilor Steadman moved that the public hearing be adjourned; Councilor Osborn seconded the motion. The minutes state the hearing was adjourned at 6:09 p.m. The transcript does not record any vote tally on the ordinance itself, public testimony, or further deliberation on the proposed text.

Next steps were not specified in the minutes provided. The record lists the ordinance number and the principal changes under consideration but does not show whether the council took further action on Ordinance #1118 during this meeting.