Town Council - Regular Meeting

Monday, February 23, 2026

About this meeting

Government Body
Town Council
Meeting Type
Town Council
Location
Zanesville, OH
Meeting Date
February 23, 2026

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Monday, February 23, 2026

8 items on the agenda.

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Communications, Reports, and ResolutionsItem 1

Communication from Mayor Don Mason – Zanesville-Muskingum County General Health Board

Mayor Mason hereby appoints Mr. Ashokkumar “AJ” Patel to the Zanesville-Muskingum County General Health Board. Mr. Patel’s term will expire March 31, 2032.

Proposed OrdinancesItem 1

Ordinance No. 2026-12 – Introduced by Council

An Ordinance authorizing the City Auditor to pay the invoices of various departments using 2026 money for 2025 invoices and declaring an emergency. (Emergency or First Reading)

Proposed OrdinancesItem 2

Ordinance No. 2026-13 – Introduced by Council

An Ordinance amending Chapter 191 of the Codified Ordinances relating to the Board of Control. (First Reading)

Proposed OrdinancesItem 3

Ordinance No. 2026-14 – Introduced by Council

An Ordinance authorizing the Director of Public Safety to sell the Zanesville Police Department’s K-9 dog Danforth and declaring an emergency. (Emergency or First Reading)

Proposed OrdinancesItem 4

Ordinance No. 2026-15 – Introduced by Council

An Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 2025-131 that currently establishes wages for unaffiliated employees in the municipal service, authorizing the Mayor to add Cemetery and Parks Maintenance Crew Leader position to the unaffiliated pay ordinance. (First Reading)

Proposed OrdinancesItem 5

Ordinance No. 2026-16 – Introduced by Council

An Ordinance to amend the Codified Ordinances of the City of Zanesville by adding a new definition to Chapter 1137 regarding duplexes in resident districts. (First Reading)

Proposed OrdinancesItem 6

Ordinance No. 2026-17 – Introduced by Council

An Ordinance to amend the Codified Ordinances of the City of Zanesville by adding a new section to Chapter 1149 regarding sidewalks. (First Reading)

Ordinances for ActionItem 1

Ordinance No. 2026-08 – Introduced by Council

An Ordinance authorizing the proper city official to provide funds for Transitions. (Third Reading) (Special Guest Katie Oberhauser, Executive Director at Transitions)