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Aug 21, 2026

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Dispatcher contracts advance for council vote

Published Aug 21, 2026

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Briefing

Jul 28, 2026

Council Advances Proposed Tax Abatement

Council advanced a resolution for further consideration that would grant the Associated Plumbing and Hydronic Contractors of Central Ohio a proposed 15-year, 100% Community Reinvestment Area property-tax abatement tied to relocating operations to Whitehall and making facility improvements. No final vote was taken; adoption was scheduled for September 1, 2026.

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Briefing

Jul 21, 2026

Council postpones property purchase vote

Council voted 7-0 to postpone a vote on acquiring 3791 East Broad Street until a special meeting scheduled for July 28, allowing a property appraisal to be included in the review materials.

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Briefing

Jul 14, 2026

Council Advances Road and Zoning Proposals

Council referred five draft measures for later readings, including an application for funding to improve the remaining Fairway Boulevard section and proposals to change zoning and limit future gasoline stations. The Fairway Boulevard project would use a proposed 75% grant and 25% loan, with construction anticipated in 2028 if funding is approved.

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Briefing

Jul 7, 2026

Council Adds Drive-Thru Safety Requirements

Whitehall City Council unanimously adopted requirements for drive-thru facilities to include bypass lanes and emergency-vehicle egress. Council also approved the 2027 tax budget, a $5,308.24 equipment appropriation, a $40,715.88 sewer-fund transfer for debt service, and several grants.

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Briefing

Jun 16, 2026

Council Approves Development and Funding Measures

Council approved a development plan and agency agreements with the Whitehall Community Improvement Corporation by a 5-1 vote. It also approved funding measures including $700,000 for the self-funded insurance trust, $250,000 for fleet reserves and maintenance, $320,000 for a TIF expense account, and $27,750.37 for bulletproof vests.

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Briefing

Jun 9, 2026

Drive-through safety proposal advances

Whitehall City Council introduced a proposal to require bypass lanes and emergency-vehicle egress at city drive-through facilities. The proposal was discussed after Megan Keleman's family described her death in a single-lane drive-through, but the minutes do not record final adoption at this meeting.

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Briefing

Jun 2, 2026

Council Adopts New Chamber Conduct Rules

Council adopted three chamber-rule changes: limits on criticizing audience members by name, a temporary-chair provision when the council president and president pro tempore are absent, and a revised signs policy. The measures passed 4-3, 4-3, and 5-2, respectively; a proposed ban on campaigning from the dais failed 4-3.

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Briefing

May 26, 2026

Council Advances Road Repair Equipment Funding

Council introduced a $100,000 ordinance for first reading to move general fund money into street maintenance and buy equipment for in-house roadway repairs; adoption was scheduled for June 2, 2026. Staff reported that roughly 20 miles of repairs could be completed with the funding.

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Briefing

May 19, 2026

Council Sets Recall Election Date

Council adopted three resolutions unanimously, setting June 23, 2026, as the special election date for recall questions involving Mayor Michael Bivens and Councilmembers Lori Elmore and Amy Harcar.

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Briefing

May 12, 2026

Council Handles Committee Matters Without New Legislation

No draft or pending legislation was presented or acted on during the meeting. Council members agreed that previously discussed deer-related legislation should return under the Parks and Recreation Committee.

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Briefing

May 6, 2026

Council Approves Debt Service Transfers

Whitehall City Council unanimously approved multiple financial ordinances, including $1,445,709.76 in transfers to the Debt Service Fund for bond and loan payments. Council also approved funding for an energy project, employee benefit reserves, and records maintenance.

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Briefing

Apr 28, 2026

Council Moves Personnel and Safety Proposals Forward

Council advanced draft ordinances addressing authorized positions, salary ranges, and safety standards for future drive-through developments; the Code Enforcement Officer pay ceiling remains $36 per hour. The proposals were introduced for further consideration rather than finally adopted at this meeting.

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Briefing

Apr 21, 2026

Council requires permits for detention facilities

Whitehall City Council unanimously approved a planning and zoning change requiring special permits for constructing or operating detention facilities. Council also approved an $8,000 supplemental appropriation for HR training and a resolution authorizing an application for a technical assistance grant from the Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission.

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Briefing

Apr 14, 2026

Council Approves Three Recall Questions

Whitehall City Council approved resolutions placing recall questions for Mayor Michael Bivens and Councilmembers Lori Elmore and Amy Harcar before voters. Each resolution passed 4-3, and none received the emergency clause.

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Briefing

Apr 13, 2026

Council completes recall resolution readings

Council completed second readings of three resolutions that would submit recall questions for Mayor Michael Bivens and Councilors Lori Elmore and Amy Harcar to city electors. The minutes record no votes on April 13; the president said the resolutions were scheduled for action the following evening to meet the Board of Elections timeline.

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Briefing

Apr 7, 2026

Council Delays Recall Resolution Votes

Council rejected 4-2 motions to suspend the rules for recall-related resolutions, so the measures could not advance that night and require additional readings. Amendments changing the date in Resolutions 013-2026 and 014-2026 from May 26 to May 28 passed 4-2.

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Briefing

Mar 24, 2026

Council Reviews $260,000 Road Project Funding

Council reviewed a proposed $260,000 supplemental appropriation for possible change-order overages on the Broad and Hamilton intersection improvement project. The city could be reimbursed for funds paid upfront after the project closes out and available federal funding is reconciled.

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Briefing

Mar 17, 2026

Council Approves $650,000 in Appropriations

Council unanimously approved $250,000 for the Fleet Reserve and Maintenance Fund and $400,000 for the City Hall Rental Expense Account. It also approved an amendment to the fiscal year 2026 authorized personnel table and adopted new rules for the 2026–2027 term.

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Briefing

Mar 10, 2026

Council reviews $250,000 fleet funding

Council reviewed a proposal to temporarily move $250,000 from the general fund into the fleet reserve and maintenance fund so the city can cover approved replacement vehicles, including a service-department dump truck and police vehicles.

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Briefing

Mar 3, 2026

Council Keeps Neighborhoods Department Funded

Council rejected 4-3 a proposed appropriation change that would have defunded the Department of Neighborhoods. Members also approved $203,342.37 for the Hamilton/Broad TIF account, approved several fund transfers and appropriations, and began revising council rules.

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Briefing

Feb 24, 2026

Council Reviews Proposed Procedure Changes

Council members reached consensus on allowing two five-minute speaking opportunities per member on motions and two three-minute opportunities for the public during public participation. Formal motions on the proposed 2026-2027 council rules were scheduled for the following week; the minutes do not record final adoption.

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Briefing

Feb 17, 2026

Accessory Dwelling Unit Rules Delayed

Council voted 7-0 to postpone proposed accessory dwelling unit rules while staff develops a potential rental registry and related code changes. Council also adopted a $25,000 supplemental appropriation from the State Highway Fund for highway materials and miscellaneous expenses.

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Briefing

Feb 16, 2026

Council Delays Parks Commission Appointment

City Council postponed a decision on filling a Parks and Recreation Commission position until the following day after one candidate missed the interview. The commission can continue operating with a quorum while the position remains vacant.

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Briefing

Feb 10, 2026

Council reviews school safety and road plans

Council reviewed a proposed $25,000 transfer from the State Highway Fund for a pavement assessment covering all 75 centerline miles in Whitehall and discussed seeking a fully reimbursable Safe Routes to School planning grant.

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