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A motion by Councilmember Knowles, seconded by Councilmember Tolliver, to excuse two absent members carried (vote recorded as unanimous). A motion to approve the agenda was made by Councilmember Nisten (listed in the record as Nisten/Nanstedt), seconded by Councilmember Osborne, and approved. Councilmember Wells moved to approve the Dec. 19 minutes; Councilmember Knowles seconded and the motion carried.

On legislative business, Councilmember Knowles made a motion for second reading of Ordinance O24-70, described in the meeting as \"amending certain sections of part 11, planning and zoning code of Wilmington,\" seconded by Councilmember Nanstedt. The council voted 5 to 0 to carry the motion and scheduled a third reading for the next meeting.

Councilmember Knowles then moved for first reading (title only) of Ordinance O25-01, described as \"amending ordinance 24 60, establishing classifications and salary ranges for certain city employees, repealing ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict herewith.\" Councilmember Tolliver seconded; the motion carried with the council recording five votes in favor. The council noted a request to schedule second or third reading for the next meeting.

No final adoptions of ordinances were recorded at this meeting; the actions reported were procedural readings and scheduling for further consideration.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Wilmington OH, City Council Meeting 2025-01-02","oneSentenceSummary","At its first 2025 meeting the Wilmington City Council excused two absent members, approved the agenda and minutes, voted 5-0 to move Ordinance O24-70 to second reading and took first-reading action on Ordinance O25-01 (classification and salary ranges).","taxTitle","Wilmington City Council, Wilmington, Clinton County, Ohio","taxId",72111,"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},6098219,"Wilmington mayor says 'state of our city is strong,' highlights transit, hospital plan and downtown growth",488,372000,860000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2824624-3f81af8ef295045e8d029fc74432318d&start=372&end=860","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2824624-3f81af8ef295045e8d029fc74432318d/thumbnail_372000.jpg","/articles/6098219/Ohio/Wilmington-mayor-says-state-of-our-city-is-strong-highlights-transit-hospital-plan-and-downtown-growth","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6098219-4e48e0db7a4a698e163483d9ff2f2dbb/orig.mp4?Expires=1771168265&Signature=YGdm~1HyfSOY~kYAMsFzq5ULdwysdaKQIzra5qjO5yEBe2rgeE8bJ04V8aVT3zSZS53TuOntwfeecnu0PxSwpFVF9la6-ODm8M1nfC88KHVuMBxQy26ux14gbW9IoC~2mLzXBYkHHonjtRvqmJ4VK4afHg4h13Cb8542sEJBg-5zmZ4v1i~YN9FOxQpIo~cQFFuTknbefgSfJ0xrDJooZp3LOv~L533Ff3OV8f2VLsUMVcPl951Bsi3wYQzHLvL96-TjeivJygNNbcnOiXLk1utCEW2LGOusiEx4wUolnJKf78L1Anx86bWzm8~8yBgGdaRqISA-Fchn4EDZQmALrQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Mayor Haley delivered the State of the City address during the Wilmington City Council's first meeting of 2025, praising recent economic and public-safety improvements and highlighting partnerships that city leaders say have driven job and health-care development.

Haley said the Ohio Department of Development had named “Clinton County Of Wilmington as a prime priority investment area,” and described a partnership with Kettering that led to an announced hospital on Ronback Avenue. \"Within 60 days after our conversation, Kettering announced their plans for a new hospital on Ronback Avenue,\" Haley said.

The mayor pointed to several quality-of-life and public-safety indicators as evidence of progress. \"Our improved transit system transported between 8 to 10,000 people a month getting them where they need to go safely and on time,\" Haley said. She also credited visible police patrols, street and water crews, and other city employees for improving downtown activity and residents' sense of safety.

Haley described the city's relationship with regional employers as part of a broader strategy. \"Our partnership with Honda's plant in Fayette County isn't just a water contract. It's a bridge to regional prosperity,\" she said. The address included several on-the-ground examples — a transit driver assisting an elderly rider, crews clearing snow before morning commutes and other frontline work — that the mayor used to illustrate daily municipal services.

Council and staff reports that followed the address were brief; committee chairs reported no substantive actions on most committee agendas at this meeting. No formal city council action was taken in response to Haley's remarks during the meeting record provided.

Looking ahead, Haley concluded the address by saying, \"the state of our city is strong,\" and closed with thanks to residents and city employees.","Mayor Haley delivered a State of the City at the first 2025 Wilmington City Council meeting, citing new private partnerships, rising downtown activity, an announced hospital project and monthly transit ridership of 8,000–10,000 passengers.","actionData","errors"]

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Wilmington council excuses two members, approves agenda and advances two ordinances to upcoming readings

Wilmington mayor says 'state of our city is strong,' highlights transit, hospital plan and downtown growth