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Bids and capital work: The Columbus Street parking lot construction bid arrived at $919,000, compared with an engineer’s estimate of $767,000 — a difference the engineer described as about 19.8% higher than their estimate. Staff said that while the higher bid is within the capacity to award, they recommended discussing whether to combine the parking-lot work with a $1,000,000 2025 street-improvement project to increase quantity and attract more contractors.

For the Cheshire Road lift station upgrade, engineering staff reported two bids and said the low bid from Ryder Company was about $383,000, under the engineer’s estimate of $395,000; staff expect to recommend awarding that project.

Fee changes and revenues: The finance committee supported raising the city’s non-sufficient funds (NSF) fee for returned electronic payments or checks to $50 and increasing the solicitation fee (for door-to-door sellers) from $25 to $75 per year. Committee members discussed how many separate applications a single solicitor could submit and said additional administrative clarifications are in progress.

Other financial notes: The committee reported higher-than-expected interest income and said revenues from the municipal electronics charging station will be applied to JR Smith Park maintenance, per staff comment. Staff explained some budget variances as timing differences — bills carried over from the prior fiscal year or late invoices — rather than overspending.

Why it matters: The parking-lot and lift-station bids affect the city’s capital program and scheduling; fee changes affect small businesses and door-to-door solicitations and will come back to council for formal adoption.

Evidence: Finance committee report and engineer briefings recorded in the March 19 meeting transcript and packet.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","City Council Meeting 3/15/2025","oneSentenceSummary","Sunbury’s finance committee on March 19 reviewed two construction bids and recommended updates to fees, including raising the non-sufficient-funds fee to $50 and the solicitation fee to $75 per year.","taxTitle","Sunbury City, Delaware County, Ohio","taxId",53946,"location","Ohio","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6117194,"Developer outlines Commerce Park changes as council adopts zoning amendment",105,2282000,2387000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2730739-251113d0731576ebccdaaf67a3700474&start=2282&end=2387","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2730739-251113d0731576ebccdaaf67a3700474/thumbnail_2282000.jpg","/articles/6117194/Ohio/Developer-outlines-Commerce-Park-changes-as-council-adopts-zoning-amendment","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6117194-a2d8aebbf26e191c866ef11395fdbeaa/orig.mp4?Expires=1771014372&Signature=jA-CgW7geBjzXhYy4C4F0PyT6~ml4zXz6rNzByKrQ6CP11Nt9Hn-~rPnZqFLVxDwbsNBkJZU0GvTtF6vqRev6QLj9ILjoRepd9AEG48lBJynnRuTHsM5hk3RTCOqFBspJkYMGTWZjUkH4HhCvv-tTx7D~klTF4be-GPNasOuzIWRnjGGtJ0DNqjgR~mTrGMr1vvZi25xeK0S9bnjmL59m1maLdO-QmaAK8AI4OTkYFGtivowbbAc0H~4kXgzJNv9pVMjMtfdvdTwASy-EPN4gCalaee-9VZsegxU7NJi5URa5sd5Pqv29vDDkHv-P2WsGX1WnyU2fQSDXZHgZmN~RA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Sunbury City Council on March 19 approved an amendment to the Sunbury Commerce Park development text and site plan after a developer presentation and staff review.

Developer Mr. Donnell told the council the revised plan moves one of three proposed buildings west to create more green space next to the retention pond, reduces the total on-site building footprint from about 40,000 square feet to approximately 36,000 square feet, and keeps a front building of roughly 11,000 square feet intended for restaurant or retail use with a second-floor dining area and an outdoor deck.

Why it matters: The amendment governs allowable uses, building placement and parking for a multi-building project near Granville Street and the city bike trail. Councilmembers and planning staff described the retention pond as a planned site amenity and confirmed receipt of a noise study and elevations from the developer.

What was discussed: The developer showed renderings of elevations, a deck and the retention-pond interface and said the design intentionally preserves pedestrian-friendly green space. Planning staff noted a modest reduction in parking and suggested on- and off-street parking treatments to calm traffic. The developer said a noise study sampling ambient conditions and music at the proposed building corner showed little measurable impact on adjacent residences and apartments.

Next steps: With the ordinance adopted, the developer can proceed to tenant recruitment and apply for building permits and site-work approvals. Planning staff will update site plan materials and the zoning map as required under the amended development text.

Evidence: Developer presentation and council roll call occurred in the March 19 meeting transcript.","Developer presented revised site plans for the Sunbury Commerce Park; council approved a zoning amendment that reduces building footprints, preserves green space around the retention pond and adds restaurant/retail uses including a second-floor dining area.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":81,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6117198,"Council approves sewer televising contract and amends Commerce Park zoning; other routine business cleared",39,2348000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2730739-251113d0731576ebccdaaf67a3700474&start=2348&end=2387","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2730739-251113d0731576ebccdaaf67a3700474/thumbnail_2348000.jpg","/articles/6117198/Ohio/Council-approves-sewer-televising-contract-and-amends-Commerce-Park-zoning-other-routine-business-cleared","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6117198-b362f49908efbeac17111b5d772b798f/orig.mp4?Expires=1771014372&Signature=DyBuk2FM1Ul7iBdR6hpRTe6CSBbCdcGCI5c02utD0I6EoFpngxH~GxqbXBs2ZZWSMmsVkzMP-zV2wSlKR8kJ6L6xzvvmc-pfEU~Vy21LIkxoDejPVFDBIprsOBK9GexjwOGsVBgxjEjZy0x4A9sm-k3J-HB2nlj-LGlFBh8WoCvTT2RVMrc42Wg3XX~O~q8niCc-v~lDa7qHk1LZITv4kuKs6-cfneuTyb58PHDD4us6QFC1lM~ddCGEKH6pJDTGTmeUnM6vjAplbW0UQODEJXLJMQKmHQFLePK0WB-S0aDUS~JSWKAQbKBKjOhUv8SISALpZzn9oiSREHefbmLxSg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Sunbury City Council on March 19 voted unanimously to contract for televising and cleaning of the Cheshire Ditch sanitary sewer and to adopt amendments to the Sunbury Commerce Park development plan.

The council approved a resolution authorizing Fee Corp to clean and televise the Cheshire Ditch sanitary sewer, a measure described at the meeting as the first step in assessing remediation needs. The council also passed an ordinance amending the Sunbury Commerce Park site plan and development text, changes that reduce total proposed building area, reconfigure parking and add restaurant/retail uses.

Why it matters: The sewer television work is intended to identify conditions that allow the city to estimate remediation costs and plan repairs that affect wastewater treatment loads. The zoning amendment will guide the developer’s next steps on a multi-building project near Granville Street and the city bike path.

Key votes at a glance
- Resolution 2025.10 — Contract with Fee Corp for Cheshire Ditch sanitary sewer cleaning and televising (suspension of rules and passage): motion passed on roll call with recorded yes votes from Councilmembers Martin, Goss, Cooper, Gremney, Mayor Mary St. John, and Cappell (7 ayes). Motion text at the meeting: authorize Fee Corp to clean and televise the Cheshire Ditch sanitary sewer; the low proposal cited at committee was about $28,000. The council described the work as the “first step” to assess pipe condition and estimate remediation needs.
- Ordinance 2025.10 — Amendment to the Sunbury Commerce Park development text and site plan: motion to pass carried on roll call, 7 yeas. The developer described changes to site layout, building footprints and uses; council and staff said they had reviewed elevations, parking and a noise study included in the submittal.
- Approval of minutes from March 5, 2025: approved by unanimous voice/roll call earlier in the meeting.

What council members and staff said
City engineering staff told the council the televising and cleaning work is necessary because the city has not inspected that line since 2017 and that it will inform next steps, cost estimates and public outreach. In committee the televising contract from a firm the city has worked with was described as roughly $28,000.

Developer presentation and planning review
Developer Michael (first name not specified at the mic) presented amendments to the previously approved Commerce Park plan, saying the revisions move one building west to create more green space by the retention pond and reduce the total building footprint from about 40,000 square feet to roughly 36,000 square feet. One building’s front portion was described as about 11,000 square feet of restaurant/retail with a second-floor dining area and a deck overlooking a retention feature. The developer presented a noise study and renderings; planning staff and council members said the study found minimal projected noise impact on adjacent residences.

Next steps
Engineering staff said the televising work will allow preparation of a remediation cost estimate and that the city hopes to complete the work this year. The developer may proceed to building and tenant recruitment under the amended zoning, subject to any required building permits and site-work approvals.

Evidence: Council roll-call and discussion occurred in the March 19, 2025 meeting packet and transcript.","At its March 19 meeting, the Sunbury City Council approved a contract to clean and televise a sanitary sewer in the Cheshire Ditch and passed a zoning amendment for the Sunbury Commerce Park; both measures passed on unanimous roll calls. The council also approved minutes and heard updates on bids, wastewater planning and public safety operations.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6117183,"Sunbury police to retire K-9 Ace; department weighing grant for replacement as cruiser repairs continue",109,570000,679000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2730739-251113d0731576ebccdaaf67a3700474&start=570&end=679","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2730739-251113d0731576ebccdaaf67a3700474/thumbnail_570000.jpg","/articles/6117183/Ohio/Sunbury-police-to-retire-K-9-Ace-department-weighing-grant-for-replacement-as-cruiser-repairs-continue","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6117183-771b6e98ad12a0b5ba19e1b453721b43/orig.mp4?Expires=1771014372&Signature=WNuwhUvFUVeOL1L8snTy5Wcj5YveUIy91IKXIkVdjhsoFlgq5YAZmcShLwDKJkBGxMyIwtHygNEmpxQA195xS-tndwEIE6kAJXprARNAhfCo0ableca3TO2vmxfqEaleBoldN0HlqvlZoSMjz6TH8J~QkrQHVBrOArZJ2jd-ebMjIvnnQVqvhvysT1IgrcVU9RkNDOGdTY1HtOu8Uwlt4N~tFDlQb8epxbrLShVGG3kakwBQWhzKqKt0oM43C~EP0J525DFV9aLPgeXbiHNmnowzmS8amMFNJz6q9UESCEkrHUey4eihu3EyEMUi821X-AiX6-4f5IHlvlwt86MfPw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Sunbury Police Chief Steve Howard reported to the council on March 19 that the department plans to retire its nine-year-old K-9, Ace, and that Ace will be placed with his handler, Sergeant Mead.

Chief Howard said Ace was uncertified for roughly nine months while his handler was on medical leave and that it would not be cost-effective to re-certify him for a short remaining service window. Chief Howard also raised an operational concern: Ace was trained to alert for marijuana, and with legal changes in state law that can complicate probable-cause and Fourth Amendment considerations, he said, referencing practices other agencies have followed in retiring similarly imprinted dogs.

Replacement and costs: The chief said the department is exploring replacement options and grant funding; he cited an approximate K-9 replacement cost of about $20,000 and said the department has located grant programs near that amount and will follow up if traction is made.

Vehicles and maintenance: Chief Howard also updated the council on patrol vehicles. New cruisers are arriving and the department is transferring equipment from older cars. However he said one of the Tahoes is not being repaired immediately due to a lifter issue in the engine; he described ongoing warranty and manufacturer discussions and said newer vehicles purchased this year are under warranty, which reduces future repair exposure.

Why it matters: Retirement of a long-serving K-9 and the potential to procure a replacement affect patrol operations, community policing and training budgets. Cruiser availability and warranty status affect the police department’s daily capacity.

Evidence: Chief Howard’s report appears in the March 19 meeting transcript.","Police Chief Steve Howard told the council the department plans to retire 9-year-old K-9 Ace, who has been uncertified for about nine months; Ace will be placed with handler Sergeant Mead. The department is exploring grants (about $20,000) to replace the dog and reported ongoing vehicle warranty issues with recent Tahoes.","actionData","errors"]

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