Union City council holds public hearing on proposed amendment to Zoning Ordinance No. 1118 to regulate "redemption games"

Union City Borough held a public hearing Sept. 16, 2024, to present a proposed amendment to Zoning Ordinance No. 1118 that would add definitions and regulation of permitted-use zones for "redemption games," also described in the minutes as "games of skill," and would add Section 701.04 to allow use of accessory structures on adjoining lots. The session was held at First Global Methodist Church and called to order at 6:05 P.M. by Councilor Cross.

The minutes state the amendment package also includes a repealer, a severability clause and an effective date; the record does not show further debate or public testimony. The hearing record lists Councilors Cross, Osborn, Steadman and Kerns as present and notes that Councilors Joyce, Winkler and Uber were absent. Solicitor Tim Wachter and Constituent Services Representative Kim Tuszynski were recorded as officials present.

According to the minutes, no visitors were present to offer public comment. Following presentation of the ordinance amendment, Councilor Steadman moved to adjourn the public hearing; Councilor Osborn seconded the motion. The hearing adjourned at 6:09 P.M. and the minutes close with an attestation line. The minutes do not record any vote tally or a decision to adopt or reject the proposed amendment; next procedural steps (such as referral back to staff or scheduling for a subsequent council meeting) are not specified in the minutes.

The record provided is limited to the hearing minutes; it does not include the text of the proposed ordinance amendment, staff reports, or any public comments. Interested parties seeking details on the exact regulatory language or the schedule for further action should contact Union City Borough or consult the borough's meeting materials for Ordinance No. 1118.