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CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Fox called the Monday, May 23, 2022 Regular Meeting of Dublin City Council to
order at 6:30 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Present were Ms. Alutto, Ms. Amorose Groomes, Vice Mayor De Rosa, Mayor Fox, Mr.
Keeler, Ms. Kramb and Mr. Reiner.
Staff members present were Mr. McDaniel, Ms. Readler, Ms. O'Callaghan, Mr. Earman,
Mr. StifFler, Mr. Rogers, Ms. LeRoy, Mr. Dearth, Ms. Goliver, Ms. Blake, Mr.
Hammersmith, Mr. Gable, Mr. Sommerville, Ms. Weisenauer, Mr. Boggs, Ms. Dotson,
and Chief Paez.
Also present: Retired LTC Jeff Noble, Memorial Day; David Guion, Dublin Arts Council;
Meg Kelvington, Memorial Day Keynote Speaker; and Bonnie Gamary, Veterans
Committee.
ADJOURN TO EXECUTIVE SESSION
Mayor Fox moved to adjourn to executive session for the purposes of:
• Personnel Matters: considering the appointment of a public official.
Ms. Alutto seconded.
Vote on the motion: Ms. Kramb, yes; Ms. Alutto, yes; Mr. Reiner, yes; Mayor Fox,
yes; Vice Mayor De Rosa, yes; Ms. Amorose Groomes, yes; Mr. Keeler, yes.
RECONVENE — 7:00 P.M.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Fox invited retired LTC Jeff Noble to lead the Pledge of Allegiance.
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
Memorial Day
Retired LTC Noble shared information regarding Memorial Day Services beginning at
11:00 a.m. including:
o Keynote speaker Meg Kelvington;
o Wreath throwing ceremony at the Dublin Link Bridge;
o Ceremony at the Dublin Cemetery; and
o Lunch at 12:00 p.m. at Monterey Park.
He noted that the Dublin Coffman band will be performing this year. Everyone is
invited to attend and they hope to have a good turnout after two years of events
altered by the pandemic.
Mr. Reiner asked Ms. Kelvington to speak.
Ms. Kelvington stated that she grew up in a military family. Her parents were both
West Point graduates, as is she. She spent 8 years in the army active duty; first as a
black hawk pilot and then RC12 (intel airplane). Her husband is still active military. She
does fitness and life coaching now and loves being involved in the local community
here with the American Legion. Ms. Kelvington thanked Dublin for recognizing this
special day. Mayor Fox thanked the veterans for their service and encouraged the
public to come out to the Memorial Day celebration.
Mr. McDaniel asked Ms. Gamary to speak about what is being done at Dublin Scioto
High School.
Ms. Gamary stated that she is a Family Consumer Science teacher at Dublin Scioto
High School. 2022 is the fifth year of the Military Commitment Day. There were 24
commitments this year to Academy, ROTC, active duty, and reserves representing
many different types of commitment. Military options were shared to educate on the
different ways to serve. Dublin Scioto was designated a purple star school from the
Ohio Department of Education which means that they are supporting military
connected students and their families. The school is currently trying to reach out and
find veterans that have graduated from Dublin Scioto. A lot of time has been invested
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doing that research. Scioto has taken the lead on these efforts and will share what has
been done with other schools.
Dublin Arts Council (DAC) Programming Update
Mr. Guion, Dublin Arts Council Executive Director, provided the following update:
• The riverbox program is now in its 15th year; riverboxes are where geocaching
meets public art;
• They just completed their new geocoin launch; nearly 100 geocaching coins
have been logged to date;
• DAC was awarded the virtual cache listing as one of the of the top 1% of
450,000 in United States;
• DAC is continuing the arts and wellness initiative by conducting two artist -lead
nature walks with the next walk scheduled for June 14 in Kiwanis Riverway
Park from 4:00 — 5:00 p.m. with artist Jonah Jacobs; sketches and materials
have been collected from these walks that will be included in next years'
community exhibition about fractais;
• The community exhibition includes professional artists with community
participants and will have a particular focus on girls and women in STEAM;
• Dublin City Schools' public art challenge began in 2022; DAC worked with over
200 students challenging them to create temporary public art inspired by Dublin
Scioto Park; the artwork embraced nature, environmental awareness, local and
indigenous history;
• To accompany the public art, Sense of Place field books were created and are
available in artboxes throughout community and can be downloaded from
DAC's website;
• All are encouraged to stop by the DAC gallery to experience N. Penney Denning
collages from recycled images and the Art Quilt Alliance: Threads of a Poem,
which is a group exhibition of an art quilt alliance featuring literal and abstract
translations of poetry; and
• The Sundays at Scioto concert series is an all tribute series; details can be
found at the website dublinarts.org.
Mr. Guion thanked City Council for the insight and support of one-time ARPA funding.
Mayor Fox expressed how impressive the exhibition of student art is. She encouraged
all to go see it. She noted how moving Lady by the Water is. The work that DAC is
doing in inclusiveness and engagement is enriching this city in so many ways. The
students were treated like the artists they are. Mr. Guion shared that two students are
using Lady by the Water as their college entrance exam.
CITIZEN COMMENTS
There were no comments.
CONSENT AGENDA
There was no request to remove the consent agenda item.
• May 9, 2022 Council minutes
Ms. Alutto moved to approve the consent agenda item.
Vice Mayor De Rosa seconded.
Vote on the motion: Ms. Alutto, yes; Mr. Keeler, yes; Vice Mayor De Rosa, yes; Mayor
Fox, yes; Ms. Kramb, yes; Mr. Reiner, yes; Ms. Amorose Groomes, yes.
SECOND READING/PUBLIC HEARING — ORDINANCES
Ordinance 19-22
Amending the Annual Appropriations Ordinance for the Fiscal Year Ending
December 31, 2022
Mr. StifFler stated that there are no changes from the first reading of this Ordinance.
Staff recommended approval.
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Vote on the Ordinance: Mr. Keeler, yes; Mr. Reiner, yes; Ms. Alutto, yes; Ms. Kramb,
yes; Mayor Fox, yes; Vice Mayor De Rosa, yes; Ms. Amorose Groomes, yes.
INTRODUCTION/FIRST READING/PUBLIC HEARING - ORDINANCES
Ordinance 20-22
Declaring the Improvement to Certain Parcels of Real Property in the City's
Bridge Street District to be a Public Purpose and Exempt from Taxation,
Providing for the Collection and Deposit of Service Payments, Specifying the
Purposes for which those Service Payments may be Expended and
Authorizing Compensation Payments to the Dublin City School District and
the Tolles Career and Technical Center
Ms. Alutto introduced the Ordinance.
Mr. Stiffler stated that the ordinance removes part of the existing F Block TIF and re-
establishes a new TIF on one of the parcels from the existing TIF. Previously three
parcels were approved as the F Block TIF. It was a 41 TIF. A hotel and parking garage
was originally planned on that TIF. The parking garage was deemed not necessary
and the parcel has not developed. It was estimated that there would be $10M in
valuation over the 30 years. It would provide funding for the public facilities in Bridge
Park. There is no change regarding the existing Springhill Suites or the parcel on which
it is built in the existing F Block. Parcel 273-013081 will become The Bailey, a senior
living facility. The request is to remove the TIF from Parcel 273-013081 and apply a
new TIF which will restart the 30 -year clock on this parcel to better align with the
parcel's private improvements. Establishing the new TIF will increase the amount of
service revenue generated by this parcel by about $2.2M. This City is estimated to
receive an additional $1.1M as it flows through the waterfall. Should Council decide not
to approve this TIF by July 27 of this year, $315,000 would become refundable per the
G Block Bond agreements. The public improvements planned for these funds are G
Block garage and associated costs.
Staff recommends approval at the second hearing at the June 13 Regular City Council
meeting.
There were no public comments.
Vice Mayor De Rosa asked if some of new the TIF funds would be pledged to G Block.
Mr. Stiffler responded that it would follow the same pathway. Creating the new TIF
does not change the distribution of funds, it just makes five additional years available.
The length of the TIF would increase available funds by taking this action.
Ms. Amorose Groomes asked if the TIF could be delayed again should construction
begin later than anticipated. Mr. Stiffler stated that staff will not file the exemption
until construction has begun. The Finance Department can make that adjustment
administratively to maximize revenue.
Second Reading/Public Hearing is scheduled for the June 13, 2022 Council Meeting.
Ordinance 21-22
Adopting the Proposed Tax Budget for Fiscal Year 2023
Ms. Alutto introduced the Ordinance.
Mr. Stiffler stated that this action fulfills an annual administrative requirement under
the Ohio Revised Code.
There were no public comments.
Second Reading/Public Hearing is scheduled for the June 13, 2022 Council Meeting.
Ordinance 22-22
Amending the Annual Appropriations Ordinance for the Fiscal Year Ending
December 31, 2022
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Ms. Alutto introduced the Ordinance.
Mr. StifFler stated that staff and Council have discussed the general fund balance. This
ordinance operationalizes those funds based on direction previously given by Council.
There were no public comments.
Second Reading/Public Hearing is scheduled for the June 13, 2022 Council Meeting.
Ordinance 23-22
Amendment to Zoning Code Section 153.999 to Update the Penalty Code
Regarding Demolition of Historic Structures
Ms. Alutto introduced the Ordinance.
Ms. Holt stated that this is a request and review for an update to the penalty code.
Last year the Architectural Review Board (ARB) identified an opportunity to address
outdated penalties associated with Chapter 153, specifically related to unauthorized
demolitions and/or modifications of historic structures. Dublin City Code currently has
these penalties categorized as minor misdemeanors with a fee of $100 which is not
much of a deterrent. The proposed change was brought before the ARB in August of
2021 and was unanimously recommended for approval. The request was considered by
the Planning and Zoning Commission (PZC) in October 2021 where there was a desire
not to overburden Historic District and to encourage compliance. There was also a
desire to discern between demolition and more minor offenses. Tonight's proposal is to
make the demolition of historic structures and sites be a 41h degree misdemeanor with
a $250 minimum fine and the potential for community controlled sanctions. All other
violations remain as minor misdemeanors. The changes would include the removal of
the $100 limit on the minor misdemeanor fine where State law allows up to $150.
Included are also some minor grammatical revisions. Prior to the second reading of
this ordinance, staff will add clarification about partial or total demolition. Staff
evaluated nearby jurisdictions for their penalties with regards to historic structures. In
Upper Arlington there is a $1,000 minimum with up to a $75,000 fine and restoration
may be required. German Village 1st degree misdemeanors are at $1,000/day and/or
180 days in jail. With historic properties, there are potential additional civil fines of
$25,000. New Albany's general zoning violations are at $200/day with historic district
potential of up to $50,000. Dublin's property maintenance code deals in the 41h degree
misdemeanor realm. Staff recommends approval at the second reading.
There were no public comments.
Mr. Keeler asked about a scenario wherein someone painted their house without
approval. Ms. Holt stated that the first step is to make contact and let them know
something has been done without ARB approval. Staff works with property owners for
months if necessary to bring them into compliance. Penalties are a last resort
approach. The majority of time is spent working with and educating people and looking
for voluntary compliance or understanding.
Mr. Keeler asked about a reference to helicopter operation in 153.999 C. Mr. Boggs
responded that is existing code which this does not propose to change. He does not
know the providence of that code. Mr. Keeler stated that the penalties section applies
to a broad range of offenses and is not limited to those listed herein. He asked if
153.999 is the most appropriate place to address helicopter operation. Mr. Boggs
stated that Item C does refer to violation of 153.094 which is another chapter in the
zoning code. Other violations such as criminal violations have their own separate
penalties sections in the chapters of code that govern those violations.
Ms. Kramb stated that the new text, in Section B, lists "sites" and "structures". She
recommended adding 'building" and "object" to ensure all items are covered. She still
thinks $250 is too low of a fine. It can be much more expensive to follow Code. Mr.
Boggs stated that staff can address "building" and "object" at the second reading of
this ordinance. The reason staff and legal made this recommendation is because a 4th
degree misdemeanor provides the community controlled sanction which could be a fine
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or days in jail. While there are other municipalities that have civil fines up to $75,000,
this is not a tried and true method.
Mr. Keeler confirmed that each day during which non-compliance occurs shall
constitute a different offense. He asked how that works once the City has exhausted
efforts to remedy the situation. Mr. Boggs stated that it would be per day for each day
for which the complaint is written. Ms. Readler stated that one of the community
controls is that reconstruction could be required. Community controlled sanctions offer
more of a remedy than simply a fine.
Vice Mayor De Rosa stated that the $250 is a minimum. She asked if it would make
sense to include language about a maximum or reconstruction. She asked how the
sanctions would be decided. Ms. Readler stated that the Code must be very succinctly
written. Staff goes to extreme lengths to work with people and court is the last resort.
The goal is to have the ability to ask for a desired remedy.
Mayor Fox stated that she likes the differentiation between demolitions. Demolition by
neglect is another opportunity faced by the City. She feels it is important to
communicate with residents and businesses in the historic district that these things are
important. It must be made clear how to maintain homes and not cross lines. She
provided an example of replacing aluminum windows with aluminum windows
illustrating how maintenance items could be confusing. It is important as the
conversation regarding the historic district advances, that the City ensures that
residents understand what they can and cannot do in terms of maintenance.
Mayor Fox asked if communication was sent regarding this Code change. Ms. Holt
answered affirmatively.
Second Reading/Public Hearing is scheduled for the June 13, 2022 Council Meeting.
INTRODUCTION/PUBLIC HEARING/VOTE — RESOLUTIONS
Resolution 23-22
Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Intergovernmental Agreement
with the Franklin County Commissioners for the Administration of wireless
9-1-1 Government Assistance Funds
Ms. Alutto introduced the Resolution.
Mr. Somerville stated that this resolution would authorize the City Manager to enter
into an intergovernmental agreement with Franklin County Commissioners. Wireless 9-
1-1 Government Assistance Funds are collected at a rate of $.25 per month on every
wireless phone in the state. Funds are meant to come back to public safety answering
points. The amount received by the City of Dublin is $130,000 this year on a budget
set by 9-1-1 planning committee. This resolution sets up a conduit to allow acceptance
of those funds. They can be used to approve 9-1-1 equipment and supplement staffing
costs. Staff recommended approval.
Vote on the Resolution: Ms. Kramb, yes; Mr. Reiner, yes; Mr. Keeler, yes; Ms.
Amorose Groomes, yes; Vice Mayor De Rosa, yes; Mayor Fox, yes; Ms. Alutto, yes.
Mr. McDaniel welcomed Mr. Somerville back.
Resolution 24-22
Accepting the Lowest and Best Bid for the 2022 Sanitary Sewer and
Stormwater Maintenance Programs
Ms. Alutto introduced the Resolution.
Mr. Hammersmith stated that the 2022 Sanitary Sewer and Stormwater Maintenance
Programs provide for on-call task order maintenance to the sanitary sewer and
stormwater management systems. In the past these two programs were bid
separately. In 2021, the City did not receive any bids for the sanitary sewer
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maintenance program. In an effort to create interest in the programs and increase
contract value, these programs have been combined for 2022. Staff conducted a
competitive bid process for the programs and on May 4, one bid was received. These
programs are funded annually in the Capital Improvements Program (CIP) in the
amount of $250,000 for the Annual Sanitary Sewer Maintenance Program and
$100,000 for the Annual Stormwater Maintenance Program. Work will commence this
year with contract execution and will continue through the end of the year. It would be
a one-year contract with an optional renewal period for one additional year. Staff
recommended approval of the resolution accepting the lowest and best bid of Danbert,
Inc. in the amount of $2,400 per unit hour.
There were no public comments.
In response to a question from Ms. Amorose Groomes, Mr. Hammersmith explained
that the contractor provides a preliminary estimate for any task based on unit costs
that is reviewed by staff.
Mayor Fox noted the price increase over the past couple of years. She asked how staff
could solicit more bids. Mr. Hammersmith stated that trying to find a contractor that is
willing to do the work has been a struggle with these two programs and that is
reflected in the cost. In many cases, this is work that the City cannot do themselves.
Vote on the Resolution: Ms. Alutto, yes; Mayor Fox, yes; Mr. Keeler, yes; Mr. Reiner,
yes; Ms. Kramb, yes; Ms. Amorose Groomes, yes; Vice Mayor De Rosa, yes.
Resolution 25-22
Accepting the Lowest and Best Bid for the 2022 Street Maintenance Program
— Phase 1
Ms. Alutto introduced the Resolution.
Mr. Gable stated staff conducted a competitive bid process for the Street Maintenance
Program for 2022 Phase 1 and on May 411, four bids were received and publicly opened
by engineering staff. This project is funded from the 2022-2026 CIP in the amount of
$6.2 million. This is the first of two street program bid resolutions before Council. The
bid total of both projects is at budget. Construction of both projects expected to
commence in June and July and be complete in October 2022. Staff recommended
approval of the resolution accepting the lowest and best bid of Strawser Paving
Company, Inc. in the amount of $2,762,277.
There were no public comments.
Ms. Amorose Groomes asked if these estimates were based on previous years' costs
and whether they were adjusted for inflation. Mr. Gable responded that it was a
combination of last years' costs as well as the inflation factors that the City of
Columbus and the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) have been seeing. The
average rate increase was between 8-10%. ODOT is revising their estimates every two
to three months. Ms. Amorose Groomes noted that it is interesting to see where
inflation is reflected.
Vote on the Resolution: Vice Mayor De Rosa, yes; Ms. Amorose Groomes, yes; Ms.
Kramb, yes; Mr. Reiner, yes; Mr. Keeler, yes; Ms. Alutto, yes; Mayor Fox, yes.
Resolution 26-22
Accepting the Lowest and Best Bid for the 2022 Street Maintenance Program
— Phase 2
Ms. Alutto introduced the Resolution.
Mr. Gable stated conducted a competitive bid process for the Street Maintenance
Program for 2022 Phase 2 and on April 20th, four bids were received and publicly
opened by engineering staff. This project is funded from the 2022-2026 CIP in the
amount of $6.2 million. Staff recommended approval of the resolution accepting the
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lowest and best bid of Kokosing Construction Company, Inc. in the amount of
$3,436,896.26.
There were no public comments.
Ms. Kramb noted that the bids for this phase of the project came in at a higher rate
than phase one which was bid later.
Vote on the Resolution: Mr. Reiner, yes; Ms. Amorose Groomes, yes; Vice Mayor De
Rosa, yes; Mr. Keeler, yes; Mayor Fox, yes; Ms. Kramb, yes; Ms. Alutto, yes.
OTHER BUSINESS
• Park Entry Signs
Mr. Earman provided an overview of staff's request regarding park entry signs. At their
March 21 meeting, City Council asked staff to consider updating park entry signs. Staff
collected photos and provided cost estimates to replace existing signs. Each park sign
may or may not have a consistent standard throughout the park system. There are
several different mounting systems (2 post base, wood base, stone base, etc.). There
is also a difference in font sizes and whether letters are all uppercase or sentence
case. There is a variance in whether the address of the park is listed. There is a
general branding shift from one sign to the next as branding standards have changed.
To replace all signs as they are today (57 signs) it would cost $931,000. To include all
parks, which would require 80 additional signs, replacement/addition costs would be
$1,241,088. Staff is recommending referral of this topic to the Community
Development Committee.
There were no public comments.
Mayor Fox shared examples of interesting park signage.
In response to a question from Mr. Reiner, Mr. Earman stated that Dublin has 64 total
parks and 57 signs. Some parks have multiple signs creating the needs for 23
additional signs in order to have signs at all parks. Mr. Reiner stated that he thinks this
is an important thing to do. He stated that there are questions about whether a park
belongs to the community, a homeowners' association or the City of Dublin.
Vice Mayor De Rosa asked about the cost. Mr. Earman stated that some signs are
larger than others but most have substantial foundations. They are not just planted
with concrete. Also the signs are expensive products because they are custom-made.
Mayor Fox asked if the signs could be made in-house. Mr. Earman stated that the City
is limited with the sign shop on what they can produce. They are limited to metal signs
in the style of our street signs.
Ms. Alutto moved to refer the park entry signs topic to the Community Development
Committee for further discussion.
Ms. Amorose Groomes seconded.
Vote on the motion: Mr. Keeler, yes; Ms. Kramb, yes; Ms. Amorose Groomes, yes; Ms.
Alutto, yes; Vice Mayor De Rosa, yes; Mr. Reiner, yes; Mayor Fox, yes.
STAFF COMMENTS
Mr. McDaniel shared the following:
• Binders for the Memorial Tournament were distributed that give Council
Members a day-by-day guide;
• Information will be coming tomorrow regarding the Deputy Consul of Japan
and the Ambassador of Ireland and Acting Consul General of Ireland;
• The cancelled work session will need to be made up in order to cover the items
that were on the agenda;
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• An update will be forthcoming on Council Goals; and
• He introduced Jennifer Klus, Director of Economic Development.
Ms. Klus shared that she comes from southwest Ohio where she has spent the last 25
years working in a variety of economic development capacities. She was most recently
with Clinton County, home of Wilmington Airport. She is looking forward to meeting
with Council individually and collectively. Mayor Fox welcomed Ms. Klus. Mr. McDaniel
noted that Ms. Klus was the Ohio Economic Development Association's person of the
year three years ago.
COUNCIL REPORTS
• Committees
o Administrative Committee: Vice Mayor De Rosa shared that the
Administrative Committee met on May 3 and discussed three topics.
One topic was a follow-up from retreat, moving Council initiates
forward. As part of the follow up, the facilitator from the retreat spent
time with the Committee and will work on a streamlined process and
will eventually bring that back to Council at a work session for
discussion. The second item was Council Liaison roles and
responsibilities. The Committee did some additional work and will bring
that back at a work session. The final topic was an overview on the
website update. The Committee provided quite a bit of feedback on
specific areas. The link to the website update went out to all of Council.
CPI is still working on that feedback. There was very robust discussion
and there is a lot of work under way. The Committee will meet again
early next month.
o Community Development Committee: no report.
o Finance Committee: Ms. Alutto stated that the Finance Committee met
and talked through the operating budget status report, Bridge Park F
Block TIF, and 2022 bond issuance update. The Committee will be
rescheduling their upcoming meeting to later in June.
o Public Services Committee: Ms. Kramb shared that the Committee met
last on May 16th and the only topic was the Waterways Maintenance
Program. There was public participation and the Committee took public
comment. She thanked Mr. Hammersmith and Mr. Stanford for doing a
wonderful presentation as well as the consultant from EMH&T. She
received feedback from citizens that they were grateful for the
explanations. Recommendations of the Committee will be coming back
to Council on the Waterway Maintenance Program.
Liaison Reports
o Ms. Amorose Groomes stated that the Mid -Ohio Regional Planning
Commission (MORPQ met the week prior to last and the summary was
provided to Council. Last week there was an opportunity to meet with
representatives from Amtrak. On Thursday afternoon, she went to East
Lansing, Michigan and met with Amtrak executives, the Lt. Governor,
and some state legislators. They discussed funding and took the Amtrak
train to Chicago. There were several meetings on the train on the way
to Chicago. The train reached speeds of 110mph. It was a fantastic
experience. The partnership and MORK released a joint statement in
support of rail in the State of Ohio. Governor DeWine also made a
statement supportive the consideration of rail for Ohio. When meeting
with Amtrak representatives, they articulated that this is an opportunity
that is not likely to present itself again in our lifetimes due to available
federal funding. If the State of Ohio does not actively seek these funds,
they will be spent; they will just be divided up with one less state. This
trip was at the invitation and expense of MORK. There may be another
trip with the partnership that will likely go to Buffalo, New York. Buffalo
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Ms. Alutto offered suggestions of places to visit in Buffalo as it is her hometown.
Ms. Amorose Groomes stated that there was a workforce development committee
meeting. Dr. Marschhausen, Lisa Patt-McDaniel and Ms. Amorose Groomes have a
strategy meeting on Wednesday of this week. The Lt. Governor was very encouraging.
He indicated that there would be significant support from the State should we be able
to assemble something helpful. The next step will be meeting with directors for
workforce development. This is workforce development in STEM. She referenced the
Rapid 5 lunch from MORK and shared that Dr. Amy Acton was named CEO of the
Rapid 5. Dr. Acton has an exciting vision for Rapid 5. Ms. Amorose Groomes stated
that on the 13th, Dublin City Schools had a dodgeball tournament. She recognized
Emily Golliver and Kendel Blake noting that Ms. Blake was the last person standing on
their team. Ms. Amorose Groomes congratulated the Dublin Chamber of Commerce.
They had the dedication and opening of their new space. The program following the
open house was really wonderful with many past presidents attending. The front of
that space was the home of the first City Hall. She congratulated Leadership Dublin
class of 2022. They had their graduation on May 18th. Ms. Amorose Groomes closed by
noting that Dublin City Schools named Tom Cochran as the new principal for Dublin
Scioto High School.
Ms. Kramb thanked Ms. Blake and Ms. Golliver for their dodge ball skills. She shared
that she went to a Grace Point Church service for those who serve their community.
The congregation was very welcoming and thankful to those in public service.
Mr. Reiner offered a reminder for the Memorial Day picnic and thanked the City for
funding the picnic.
Vice Mayor De Rosa stated that she, Council Member Kramb, and Mayor Fox had the
opportunity to throw out one of the pitches at the Miracle League opening day. They
are a wonderful attribute for the community. She was part of Christine Nardecchia's
team's pilot for Ride with a Buckeye where she was able to spend some time with
physicians from the new OSU center. She thanked Chief Paez for the memorial service
this past week. It was very touching. She thanked staff for the public meeting
regarding the new US33/SR161 interchange and the Hyland Croy road improvement
projects that are underway. That is going to be a huge project. There was a very good
turnout. It was the first hybrid virtual and in-person meeting and it worked very well.
That information has been made available for public review and anyone can listen to
the meeting. Vice Mayor De Rosa closed by welcoming Ms. Klus.
Mayor Fox encouraged everyone to read the memo on the Ohio Mayor's Alliance.
House Bill 563 on Airbnb might find its way to overturning some home rule regulations.
She spent time with three 3rd grade classes at Chapman Elementary teaching about
local government. The Bike Rodeo last Saturday was great. Staff does a great job.
Dublin is going to be most connected city when it comes to mobility. The police
memorial was a wonderful afternoon thinking about the service and sacrifice that
peace officers have given to their communities.
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ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 8:32 p.m.
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