January 12, 2026 City Council Meeting Minutes

The January 12, 2026 City Council meeting minutes detail several key actions and discussions:

Organizational Matters:

• Shawn Cleary was appointed as President Pro-Tem.
• Jean Ann Hilbert was appointed as Vice-Chair.

Ordinances Introduced:

• Ord. 2025-054: Creates a full-time Planning & Zoning Manager position, including its description and pay grade.
• Ord. 2026-001: Authorizes the Administrator to purchase two Toro Reelmaster tractors and ancillary equipment for the golf course using the Sourcewell cooperative purchasing plan, waiving competitive bidding.
• Ord. 2026-002: Authorizes a contract with Club Car for seventy-eight (78) GPS units for the municipal golf course cart fleet, waiving competitive bidding.

Guest Speaker:

• Lieutenant Josh Short addressed the council, emphasizing the need for open, honest, and inclusive communication and expressing concerns about a perceived lack of support and inconsistent communication within the Police Department. He highlighted specific instances and urged for improved dialogue to foster a better working environment.

Financial Report:

• Director of Finance Jason Carr reported that FY2025 has closed and W-2s are forthcoming. He noted a good financial year and the commencement of the 2026 purchasing process. The Finance Department received a $20,000 grant from the Ohio Emergency Agency for cybersecurity and IT infrastructure improvements.

Development Update:

• Council Member Cleary requested a status update on promised developments from CASTO, specifically asking for Eric Leibowitz to attend a future Committee of the Whole meeting.

Executive Session:

• The Council entered into and exited Executive Session to discuss the appointment of a public official.