Town Council - Regular Meeting

Monday, March 9, 2026

About this meeting

Government Body
Town Council
Meeting Type
Town Council
Location
Zanesville, OH
Meeting Date
March 9, 2026

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Monday, March 9, 2026

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Communications, Reports, and ResolutionsItem 1

Communication from Police Chief Comstock

The Zanesville Police Department auction items are attached and were authorized to properly dispose of vehicles and related equipment pursuant to R.C. §4513.62 by Ordinance Number 2021-10 adopted by Zanesville City Council on February 8, 2021. Said items will be auctioned on March 21, 2026 at 10 a.m. at the City's Police Impound Lot.

Proposed OrdinancesItem 1

Ordinance No. 2026-18

Introduced by Council – An Ordinance creating an incentive district in the City of Zanesville, Ohio and declaring the improvement of real property located in the incentive district to be a public purpose; declaring such property to be exempt from real property taxation; designating specific public infrastructure improvements that, once made, will benefit or serve the parcels for which improvement is declared to be a public purpose; requiring annual service payments in lieu of taxes; establishing a municipal public improvement tax increment equivalent fund; authorizing the execution of a Tax Increment Financing agreement; and providing related authorizing pursuant to Ohio Revised Code Sections 5709.40(C), 5709.42, 5709.43, 5709.832 and 5709.85. (First Reading)

Proposed OrdinancesItem 2

Ordinance No. 2026-19

Introduced by Council – An Ordinance authorizing the Public Service Director to prepare and submit an application to participate in the Ohio Public Works Commission (OPWC) State Capital Improvement and / or Local Transportation Improvement Program(s) and to execute contracts as required. (First Reading)

Proposed OrdinancesItem 3

Ordinance No. 2026-20

Introduced by Council – An Ordinance authorizing the Public Service Director to advertise for bids and enter into a contract with the lowest and best bidder for the 2026 Citywide OPWC Paving Project. (First Reading)

Proposed OrdinancesItem 4

Ordinance No. 2026-21

Introduced by Council – An Ordinance authorizing a maximum schedule of positions for the City of Zanesville's workforce. (First Reading)

Proposed OrdinancesItem 5

Ordinance No. 2026-22

Introduced by Council – An Ordinance authorizing the establishment of a special bond fund for fire truck bond proceeds. (First Reading)

Proposed OrdinancesItem 6

Ordinance No. 2026-23

Introduced by Council – An Ordinance authorizing the establishment of a special bond fund for Auditorium bond proceeds. (First Reading)

Proposed OrdinancesItem 7

Ordinance No. 2026-24

Introduced by Council – An Ordinance authorizing the Community Development Director to submit an application for funding through to the Appalachian Regional Commission of Appalachia for the ARC Area Development Program and declaring an emergency. (Emergency or First Reading)

Proposed OrdinancesItem 8

Ordinance No. 2026-25

Introduced by Council – An Ordinance authorizing the Community Development Director to submit an application for funding through to the State Capital Budget Program and declaring an emergency. (Emergency or First Reading)

Ordinances for ActionItem 1

Ordinance No. 2026-13

Introduced by Council – An Ordinance amending Chapter 191 of the Codified Ordinances relating to the Board of Control. (Second Reading)

Ordinances for ActionItem 2

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 residential districts. (Second Reading)

Ordinances for ActionItem 3

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. (Second Reading)

Traffic OrdersItem 1

Traffic Order 2026-01

SECTION ONE: There is hereby established a four way stop at Locust and Myrtle Avenue. SECTION TWO: The effective date will be determined by when the administration can properly paint and mark the area so that the public will have due notice of the change in pattern. SECTION THREE: The appropriate signs shall be installed in accordance with ORC Section 4511.07.