Marion City Council Meetings
City Council Meets in the 2nd floor Courtroom at Marion City Hall
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
07/14/2025 at 6:30 PM
CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
INVOCATION, PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE, AND INTRODUCTIONS
- Invocation by: Jackie Peterson, Logos
SUMMARY OF PROCEEDINGS
PUBLIC DISCUSSION ABOUT INCREASING MARION AREA TRANSIT RATES
OLD BUSINESS
Item 1 ORDINANCE 2025-058 AMENDMENT OF ZONING CODE for Solar May 2025.pdf ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 11 PLANNING AND ZONING CODE, TITLE NINE – GENERAL USE AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS TO ADD § 1164 TO REGULATE ACCESSORY SOLAR ENEGRY SYSTEMS AS AMENDED (Planning Commission)
- Zoning and Annexation Committee -- Mr. Prater, chair – 3-0 recommendation to approve.
- First Reading 5-27-2025
- Amended First Reading 6-9-25.
- Public Hearing 6-23-25
- Second Reading 6-23-25
Item 2 ORDINANCE 2025-059 Can Do! 2025.pdf ORDINANCE RE-DECLARING THE CITY OF MARIONS’ SUPPORT FOR CAN DO! IN ORDER TO CONTINUE THE ECONOMIC PROSPERITY OF THE GREATER MARION AREA AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
- Jobs and Economic Development Committee -- Mr. R. Smith, chair – 2-1 no recommendation.
- First Reading 6-9-25
- Second Reading 6-23-25
Item 3 ORDINANCE 2025-060 Charter Commission.pdf ORDINANCE TO PLACE ON THE BALLOT IN NOVEMBER OF 2025 THE QUESTION OF CHOOSING A COMMISSION TO FRAME A CHARTER FOR THE CITY OF MARION AND ESTABLISHING THE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE ELECTION OF MEMBERS OF THE CHARTER COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MARION AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
- Legislation, Codes, and Regulations Committee -- Mr. Neff, chair – 2-0 no recommendation.
- First Reading 6-9-25
- Second Reading 6-23-25
- ORDINANCE 2025-060 Amended Charter Commission edited by Hunter (002).pdf
Item 4 ORDINANCE 2025-061 Rezoning 739, 749, and 757 E. Center St..pdf ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF MARION BY REZONING 739, 749, AND 757 EAST CENTER STREET FROM AN O-I-A (OFFICE – INSTITUTIONAL – APARTMENT DISTRICT) TO A C-5 (GENERAL BUSINESS DISTRICT). (City Planning Commission)
- Zoning and Annexation Committee -- Mr. Prater, chair – 2-0 recommendation to approve.
- First Reading 6-9-25
- Second Reading 6-23-25
- Public Hearing 7-14-25
- E. Center St Map.pdf
- East Center Street Rezoning Ma_250605093800.pdf
Item 5 ORDINANCE 2025-062 Rezoning East Center St..pdf ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF MARION, BY REZONING EAST CENTER STREET BETWEEN SEFFNER AVENUE AND REED AVENUE ON THE SOUTH SIDE AND SEFFNER AVENUE AND BARNHART STREET ON THE NORTH SIDE FROM O-I-A (OFFICE, INSTITUTIONAL & APARTMENT) TO R-2 (GENERAL DWELLING) DISTRICT. (City Planning Commission)
- Zoning and Annexation Committee -- Mr. Prater, chair – 2-0 recommendation to approve.
- First Reading 6-9-25
- Second Reading 6-23-25
- Public Hearing 7-14-25
- E. Center St Map.pdf
- East Center Street Rezoning Ma_250605093800.pdf
Item 6 ORDINANCE 2025-063 Appropriations Amendment General.pdf ORDINANCE MAKING ADJUSTMENTS TO APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2025. (Courtwright)
- Finance Committee -- Ms. Laing, chair – 3-0 recommendation to approve.
- First Reading 6-9-25
- Second Reading 6-23-25
Item 7 RESOLUTION 2025-013 Tax Budget Resolution.pdf RESOLUTION APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE TAX BUDGET OF THE CITY OF MARION, OHIO FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2025. (Auditor)
- Finance Committee -- Ms. Laing, chair – 3-0 recommendation to approve.
- First Reading 6-9-25
- Public Hearing 6-23-25
- Second Reading 6-23-25
Item 8 ORDINANCE 2025-071 Income Tax Attorney General.pdf ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY AUDITOR’S OFFICE, INCOME TAX DEPARTMENT TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH STATE OF OHIO ATTORNEY GENERAL’S OFFICE TO COLLECT DELIQUENT DEBT WITH CERTAIN APPROVED TERMS AS PRESENTED. (Income Tax Department, Law Director)
- Finance Committee -- Ms. Laing, chair – 3-0 recommendation to approve.
- First Reading 6-23-25
NEW BUSINESS
Item 9 ORDINANCE 2025-045 2025 Designation of Deposits.pdf ORDINANCE DESIGNATING DEPOSITORIES OF PUBLIC MONIES OF THE CITY OF MARION, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. (Reese)
- Finance Committee -- Ms. Laing, chair – 2-1 recommendation to approve.
- First Reading 4-14-2025
- Second Reading 4-28-2025
- Returned to Committee 5-12-2025 By Council
- Finance Committee – Ms. Laing, Chair – 3-0 Recommendation to approve.
- First Reading 5-27-2025
- Returned to Committee 6-9-25 By Council
- ORDINANCE 2025-045 2025 Designation of Deposits Amended.pdf
- Finance Committee -- Ms. Laing, chair – 3-0 recommendation to reject.
Item 10 ORDINANCE 2025-072 Radio Supply Ordinance 6-2025.pdf ORDINANCE MAKING AN ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATION WITHIN THE FIRE FUND FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2025. ACCOUNTING FOR MONIES RECEIVED FROM INSURANCE PROCEEDS. (Deem)
- Finance Committee -- Ms. Laing, chair – 3-0 recommendation to approve.
Item 11 ORDINANCE 2025-073 Fire and Landbank Appropriations Amendment Ord 7.2.25.pdf ORDINANCE MAKING ADJUSTMENTS TO APPROPRIATIONS FOR UTILITIES AND APPROPRIATING AND TRANSFERING LANDBANK FUNDS TO ENABLE NUISANCE ELIMINATIONS FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2025. (Courtwright)
- Finance Committee -- Ms. Laing, chair – 3-0 no recommendation.
Item 12 ORDINANCE 2025-074 Utility Billing Pass Through Appropriations Amendment Ord 7.2.25 #2.pdf ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE AUDITOR TO APPROPRIATE MONIES TO THE JUSTICE REINVESTMENT FUND REVIEVED BY THE OHIO DEPARTMENT OF REHABILITATION AND CORRECTIONS ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2025. (Stotts)
- Finance Committee -- Ms. Laing, chair – 3-0 recommendation to approve.
Item 13 ORDINANCE 2025-075 Strong Town County Donation Appropriations Amendment Ord 6.16.25.pdf ORDINANCE ACCEPTING MONIES AND APPROPRIATING SAME FOR USE IN THE STRONGEST TOWN CELEBRATION FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2025. (Courtwright)
- Finance Committee -- Ms. Laing, chair – 3-0 recommendation to approve.
MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA (Administration or Council)
REPORTS/COMMUNICATIONS
- 2025.05 Monthly Report.pdf Marion Police Department.
- Budget Transfer Report for May 2025.pdf Budget and Finance
- 3-p Petition.pdf Petition for Charter Commission Member
- Petitions fill out sugestiosn.pdf
PUBLIC COMMENTS
COMMITTEE MEETINGS
ADJOURN
MARION CITY COUNCIL -- COMMITTEE SCHEDULE
Marion City Council Committee Meetings are at Marion City Hall, Courtroom Number One, 2nd Floor, 233 West Center Street, Marion, Ohio 43302
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Chair
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07/21/2025 |
Possible Agenda Items |
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Airport, Lands & Buildings |
Ms. Laing
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Jobs and Economic Development |
Mr. R. Smith
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Legislation, Codes & Regulations |
Mr. Neff
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Liquor Transfer |
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Municipal Services, Parks & Recreation |
Mr. T. Smith
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Public Utilities
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Mr. Ratliff
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Regional Planning
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Mr. T. Smith |
4th Wednesday 7 p.m. |
Prospect Room, Marion County Building |
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Streets and Sewers
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Mr. Barr
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Traffic Commission
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Mr. Barr |
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Zoning and Annexation |
Mr. Prater
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Finance
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Ms. Laing |
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Old Business, Reports, and Legislation |
MARION CITY COUNCIL -- 2024/2025 TERM
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Office Holder |
Contact Information |
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President Mary Stoneburner
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865 Vernon Heights Blvd., Marion, OH 43302 740-244-1084 |
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At-Large (Pres Pro Temp) Mike Neff
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851 E. Center Street, Marion, OH 43302 740-751-2058 |
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At-Large Aaron Rollins
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881 E. Church Street, Marion, OH 43302 740-360-1911 |
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At-Large Ralph Smith
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1130 Bellefontaine Ave., Marion, OH 43302 740-360-6193 |
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1St Ward Shawn Barr
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1251 Bermuda Drive, Marion, OH 43302 740-225-5052 |
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2nd Ward Ayers Ratliff
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411 Oak Street, Marion, OH 43302 740-802-0277 |
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3rd Ward Jason Schaber
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359 Rosewood Drive, Marion, OH 43302 740-225-0250 |
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4th Ward Twila Laing
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643 Cleveland Avenue, Marion, OH 43302 740-341-9240 |
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5th Ward Thaddaeus Smith |
466 S. State Street, Marion, OH 43302 740-802-8537 |
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6th Ward Ronald Prater |
1120 Toulon Avenue, Marion, OH 43302 740-361-0759 |
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Clerk of Council Matthew K. Pollock |
233 W. Center Street, Marion, OH 43302 740-387-4935; CouncilClerk@marionohio.org |
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Clerk Pro Tempore Brittany Bauer
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233 W. Center Street, Marion, OH 43302 740-387-4935; CouncilClerk@marionohio.org |
COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS -- 2024/2025 TERM
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Finance Twila Laing, chair0F[1] Ayers Ratliff Aaron Rollins
Legislation, Codes & Regulations Mike Neff, chair Thaddaeus Smith Jason Schaber
Streets & Sewers Shawn Barr, chair Thaddaeus Smith Ralph Smith |
Airport, Lands & Buildings Twila Laing, chair1F[2] Mike Neff Ralph Smith Municipal Services, Parks & Recreation Thaddaeus Smith, chair Shawn Barr Twila Laing
Regional Planning Thaddaeus Smith Mike Neff Ron Prater |
Jobs & Economic Development Ralph Smith2F[3] Ronald Prater Ayers Ratliff
Public Utilities Ayers Ratliff, chair Mike Neff Shawn Barr
Zoning & Annexation Ronald Prater, chair Aaron Rollins Jason Schaber |
Treasury Investment Board -- Mayor, Auditor, Law Director, Finance Chair, and Treasurer
Board of Airport Commissioners – Ms. Laing; Airport, Lands, and Building Chair
Cando Board – Mr. R. Smith, Jobs, and Economic Development Chair
Downtown Inc Board – Mr. Barr, Council Representative
Regional Planning3F[4] -- Mr. T. Smith, Mr. Neff, and Mr. Prater
Traffic Commission4F[5] -- Members of Streets and Sewers Committee (3), Administration -- Safety Director, City Engineer, Chief of Police, Law Director
OHIO REVISED CODE 121.22
- After all regular business has been conducted, the Council may, at their discretion, open the meeting for public discussion and /or comment.
- The President will recognize members wishing to speak in order and exercise sole discretion in determining order.
- Speakers Shall:
- Come to the podium, state their name, address, and/or organization they are representing., and their subject matter.
- Be recognized by the presiding officer.
- Address all comments to the Council.
- Limit comments to the question under debate and/or one subject.
- Limit subject matter to city related issues.
- Avoid personalities and refrain from impugning the motives of any argument or vote.
- No speaker shall speak more than once on the same motion until every other member desiring to speak on the motion has had an opportunity to do so.
- Violation of these rules: there will be one (1) warning given before removal from the meeting.
- The Council reserves the right to waive these rules as warranted.
[1] Pursuant to § 123.01 Chairman of the Finance Committee of Council is a member of the Treasury Investment Board. The Chairman serves as backup to the Treasurer when signature is required in his absence for transfers over $50,000.
[2] Pursuant to § 159.01, a member of Council shall serve as a non-voting member of the Board of Airport Commissioners. The Airport Commission meets at 2 PM on the 2nd Tuesday of each month at Marion Municipal Airport.
[3] Chair or designee of Jobs & Economic Development Committee serves on the CANDO! Board and Downtown Marion Inc. Board.
[4] Members of this committee serve on the Marion City/County Regional Planning Commission. Meetings are held at 7 PM in the Prospect Room, lower level of Marion County Building on 4th Wednesday of the month, except November and December meetings are combined due to holiday season and held on 2nd Wednesday of December. Meetings could be cancelled due to lack of business.
[5] Pursuant to § 155.01, there is created a Traffic Commission, consisting of the members of council's committee on street, alley, sidewalk, and traffic, together with the Safety/Service Director, City Engineer, Chief of Police, and Law Director, as its members. The commission meets on an as-needed basis.
