200 South Hamilton Road  
Gahanna, Ohio 43230  
City of Gahanna  
Meeting Agenda  
City Council  
Merisa K. Bowers, President  
Trenton I. Weaver, Vice President  
Jamille Jones  
Nancy R. McGregor  
Kaylee Padova  
Stephen A. Renner  
Michael Schnetzer  
Jeremy A. VanMeter, Clerk of Council  
Monday, December 15, 2025  
7:00 PM  
City Hall, Council Chambers  
A. CALL TO ORDER: Invocation, Pledge of Allegiance, Roll Call  
B. ADDITIONS OR CORRECTIONS TO THE AGENDA:  
C. PRESENTATIONS:  
1. Swearing-in Ceremony - Division of Police & Mayor Jadwin  
Garrett Whitney, Officer  
2. Joint Resolution/Proclamation Presentation - Council and Mayor Jadwin  
Recognizing the Pinnell Christmas Extravaganza 50th Anniversary  
Recipient: The Pinnell Family  
3. Joint Resolution/Proclamation Presentation - Council and Mayor Jadwin  
Recognizing the State Champion Gahanna Lincoln High School Girls  
Cross Country Team and Coach Ryan Callihan  
D. HEARING OF VISITORS:  
E. PUBLIC HEARINGS:  
Pursuant to Council Rules 9.10 and 9.11, the President of Council shall give a  
brief statement or explanation of the item under hearing. Prior to the opening of  
the public hearing, the administration may make a presentation of slides, videos,  
photos, staff comments, or combination thereof. Public comment will be opened  
with 3 minutes allowed per speaker. Speakers must complete a speaker slip and  
come to the podium when called and state their name and address for the  
record. Additional time, if needed, may be requested and permission is at the  
discretion of the President of Council.  
ORD-0053-2025  
AN ORDINANCE DETERMINING THE NECESSITY OF AND  
AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF ECONOMIC  
DEVELOPMENT IMPROVEMENT AND REFUNDING REVENUE  
BONDS, SERIES 2025 (THE COLUMBUS ACADEMY PROJECT) OF  
THE CITY OF GAHANNA, OHIO, IN AN AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL  
AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $15,000,000; AUTHORIZING THE  
EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF A LOAN AGREEMENT, AN  
ASSIGNMENT OF LOAN AGREEMENT, A BOND PURCHASE  
AGREEMENT, A TAX EXEMPTION CERTIFICATE AND AGREEMENT  
AND OTHER DOCUMENTS IN CONNECTION WITH THE ISSUANCE  
OF THE BONDS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.  
F. CONSENT AGENDA:  
1. Minutes - To Approve:  
2025-0256  
2025-0257  
2025-0258  
2025-0259  
2025-0260  
Council Special Minutes 12.1.2025  
Council Regular Minutes 12.1.2025  
Finance Committee Minutes 12.1.2025  
Committee of the Whole Minutes 12.8.2025  
Finance Committee Minutes 12.8.2025  
2. Resolutions:  
RES-0057-2025  
A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND  
RECREATION 2026 PRICING POLICY AS RECOMMENDED BY THE  
PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD  
RES-0058-2025  
RES-0059-2025  
A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE CITY OF GAHANNA  
CYBERSECURITY PROGRAM AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO  
DESIGNATE A PERSON RESPONSIBLE FOR SAID PROGRAM  
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO  
CONTRACT WITH THE BOARD OF HEALTH OF THE FRANKLIN  
COUNTY GENERAL HEALTH DISTRICT (FRANKLIN COUNTY  
PUBLIC HEALTH) FOR 2026 PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICES  
RES-0061-2025  
A JOINT RESOLUTION AND PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING THE  
50TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE PINNELL CHRISTMAS  
EXTRAVAGANZA AND ITS CONTINUED PHILANTHROPIC IMPACT  
ON THE GAHANNA COMMUNITY  
End of Consent Agenda  
G. MOTIONS:  
MT-0015-2025  
A MOTION TO SET _____ P.M. AS THE TIME FOR THE JANUARY 2,  
2026, ORGANIZATIONAL AND REGULAR MEETING OF CITY  
COUNCIL IN ACCORDANCE WITH COUNCIL RULE 5.10  
H. RESOLUTIONS:  
RES-0060-2025  
A JOINT RESOLUTION AND PROCLAMATION AFFIRMING HUMAN  
DIGNITY AND BELONGING FOR ALL WHO CALL GAHANNA HOME  
RES-0062-2025  
A JOINT PROCLAMATION AND RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING THE  
STATE CHAMPION GAHANNA LINCOLN HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS  
CROSS COUNTRY TEAM AND COACH RYAN CALLIHAN  
I.  
ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION / FIRST READING:  
ORD-0055-2025  
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO A  
CONTRACT WITH ELITE EXCAVATING COMPANY OF OHIO, INC.  
FOR THE 2025 STREET REBUILD AND WATERLINE PROGRAM  
(ST-1116)  
ORD-0056-2025  
ORD-0060-2025  
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO A  
CONTRACT WITH SHELLY & SANDS, INC. FOR THE TAYLOR ROAD  
WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT PROJECT (ST-1121)  
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE AND  
TRANSFER OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY GENERALLY LOCATED  
AT 110 N. HIGH ST., 120 N. HIGH ST., 130-140 MILL ST., 152 MILL  
ST., 153-155 MILL ST., 161-167 MILL ST., 169 MILL ST., AND 170  
MILL ST. IN THE CITY OF GAHANNA, OHIO  
J. ORDINANCES FOR SECOND READING / ADOPTION:  
Recommended Amendment: Substitute EXHIBIT A  
ORD-0049-2025  
AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING APPROPRIATIONS FOR CURRENT  
EXPENSES AND OTHER EXPENDITURES OF THE CITY OF  
GAHANNA DURING THE FISCAL YEAR 2026  
K. ORDINANCES FOR SECOND READING / EMERGENCY ADOPTION:  
ORD-0053-2025  
AN ORDINANCE DETERMINING THE NECESSITY OF AND  
AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF ECONOMIC  
DEVELOPMENT IMPROVEMENT AND REFUNDING REVENUE  
BONDS, SERIES 2025 (THE COLUMBUS ACADEMY PROJECT) OF  
THE CITY OF GAHANNA, OHIO, IN AN AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL  
AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $15,000,000; AUTHORIZING THE  
EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF A LOAN AGREEMENT, AN  
ASSIGNMENT OF LOAN AGREEMENT, A BOND PURCHASE  
AGREEMENT, A TAX EXEMPTION CERTIFICATE AND AGREEMENT  
AND OTHER DOCUMENTS IN CONNECTION WITH THE ISSUANCE  
OF THE BONDS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.  
L. ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION, WAIVER & ADOPTION:  
ORD-0057-2025  
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING SUPPLEMENTAL  
APPROPRIATIONS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025; AND WAIVING  
SECOND READING - General Fund, TIF Fund, Parks and Recreation  
Fund, and Leave Pay-Out Fund  
M. ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION, WAIVER & EMERGENCY ADOPTION:  
ORD-0058-2025  
AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING THE SALARIES FOR PERSONNEL  
OF THE CITY OF GAHANNA FOR THE PERIOD JANUARY 1, 2026,  
THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2026; WAIVING SECOND READING AND  
DECLARING AN EMERGENCY  
ORD-0059-2025  
AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING THE BENEFITS FOR PERSONNEL  
OF THE CITY OF GAHANNA, EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2026;  
WAIVING SECOND READING AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY  
N. CORRESPONDENCE AND ACTIONS:  
1. Clerk  
2025-0264  
Ohio Division of Liquor Control Notice to Legislative Authority Permit  
NEW 10011028-1 DAE HAN CHICKEN 6 INC CM CHICKEN 109  
NORTH HAMILTON ROAD, GAHANNA, OH 43230  
2. Council  
2025-0263  
Annual Report to Council - 919.06 Water & Sewer Review Board  
Hearing 2025  
2025-0265  
Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) Engagement on  
Net-Metering Policies  
O. REPRESENTATIVES:  
1. Community Improvement Corporation (CIC) - Renner, Padova  
2. Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission (MORPC) - Weaver  
2025-0261  
Councilmember Weaver's MORPC Report to City Council 12.15.2025  
3. Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB) - Padova  
4. School Board (SB) - Jones  
P. OFFICIAL REPORTS:  
1. Mayor  
2. City Attorney  
Q. COUNCIL COMMENT:  
2025-0262  
Councilmember Merisa K. Bowers' Constituent Report -  
October-November 2025  
R. EXECUTIVE SESSION:  
A motion to go into Executive Session under authority of Section 5.40(d) of the  
Council Rules of Procedure to prepare for, conducting, or reviewing negotiations  
or bargaining sessions with public employees concerning their compensation or  
other terms and conditions of their employment.  
S. ADJOURNMENT: