Planning commission OKs rezoning request
By Sheryl Roadcap - sroadcap@sidneydailynews.com
SIDNEY A rezoning request of three lots on Target Drive from the I-1, light industrial district, to a B-2, community business district, was approved by the Sidney City Planning Commission during its Tuesday evening teleconference meeting.
At the top of the meeting, Aditya Sakhalkar, the newest commissioner member, was introduced.
A public hearing was then held on the request of David Messler, on behalf of First Troy Development, for the rezoning of three lots on the east side of Target Drive, north of West Russell Road, from the I-1, light industrial to B-2, community business district. No members of the public spoke during the hearing.
PJ residents to see decrease in sewer rates
By Sheryl Roadcap - sroadcap@sidneydailynews.com
SIDNEY An update on the sewer rates for Port Jefferson residents was presented during Sidney City Council’s Monday evening workshop session.
Village residents will see a decrease in what they will be paying in 2021 compared to 2020. The overall rate, which includes treatment and management charges, is down 4.9% for 2021 at $4.29 per 100 cubic feet (Ccf) of sewage compared to the $4.50 Ccf rate charged in 2020.
William Blakely, Sidney utilities director, said the city has been providing sewer services for the village residents since 1998 when the city manager was authorized to enter into an agreement. The necessity for the agreement arose when the Ohio EPA told the village to stop the sewage that was going into the Great Miami River from on-lot septic systems.
Council OKs church’s rezoning request
By Sheryl Roadcap - sroadcap@aimmediamidwest.com
SIDNEY The rezoning request of a 3.238 acre tract of land owned by the North Broadway Church of Christ on North Broadway Avenue, from an R-3, multi-family residence district, to a B-1, local business district, was approved by the Sidney City Council Monday evening.
The rezoning ordinance was adopted by City Council during its hybrid method teleconference meeting.
A public hearing was held during the meeting for the request of Brent Wright, on behalf of the North Broadway Church of Christ, for the rezoning of the property at 2655 N. Broadway Ave. The property is located on the west side of Broadway Avenue and north of Hoewisher Road. No members of the public spoke.
SFD offers to provide service to Houston Ambulance District
By Sheryl Roadcap - sroadcap@aimmediamidwest.com
SIDNEY The city of Sidney may soon be providing emergency ambulance service to the Houston Ambulance District for six months to help with its need due to lack of staffing, starting Jan. 1.
The Sidney City Council adopted legislation Monday evening for the city of Sidney to enter into a contract with the Houston Ambulance District after Fire Chief Chad Hollinger recommended to not extend Sidney’s mutual aid agreement with Houston past Dec. 31, 2020. The agreement is no longer effective because Houston has significant staffing issues and is unable to reciprocate mutual aid to Sidney.
Council hears city meeting agenda items
By Sheryl Roadcap - sroadcap@sidneydailynews.com
SIDNEY Sidney City Council continued its Monday evening teleconference meeting with information about agenda items for upcoming city meetings and announcements.
The meeting was held with board members in attendance in council chambers and others welcome to join virtually. In honor of Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day, at the top of the meeting, Mayor Mike Barhorst asked council members to keep those veterans in their thoughts.
Barbara Dulworth, community development director, said there will be no December Zoning Board of Appeals meeting as nothing is on the agenda. She then reviewed the upcoming Planning Commission Agenda for Monday, Dec. 21, 2020.