By 1808Delaware
Sunbury City Council moved quickly on November 5 to support upgrades at the Cherry and Morning Street intersection. Council authorized an application to the Ohio Public Works Commission for the 2026 project, requesting an $80,000 grant along with a loan portion. To keep momentum, members suspended the normal three-reading rule. Mister Martin made the motion; Mister Kappel seconded. Both the suspension and the resolution passed on a unanimous roll call vote. If approved by the state, the funding would help Sunbury address a traffic pinch point that’s been on the city’s radar.
Rezoning Clears the Way for New Commercial Use
A third reading sealed the decision on a rezoning at 142 East Granville Street. The 1.41-acre parcel, owned by NMO Properties LLC and filed by Jared Fodor, shifts from Industrial to Commercial C-2. Council voted unanimously to adopt the ordinance. The change positions the property for commercial activity rather than industrial use and aligns with how the area has started to evolve.
Subdivisions Advance as Park Funding Plan Begins
Three development-related items moved through council. First readings were held for final plats in Eagle Creek Subdivision Section 3 and Eagle Creek Highlands Section 1. A third plat, Kinter Crossing Phase 1, was fast-tracked after a developer representative asked for immediate approval so addresses and permits could be issued. Council suspended the rules and passed it as an emergency. Some members abstained on specific motions, but the plat ultimately cleared.
Council also held a first reading on a bond ordinance allowing the city to issue up to $3.5 million to support improvements at JR Smith Park. Financing details and further discussion will return at future meetings.
New Engagements Approved and A Winter Disc Golf Series
Council approved a master services agreement with Baker Tilly, selecting the firm as Sunbury’s registered municipal adviser. Members also voted to engage Retzel/Andrus to manage enrollment in national opioid settlements, including Purdue Pharma. Both actions passed with six yes votes.
In a lighter item, the Columbus Flyers received approval to host an after-dark disc golf program this winter. Up to 40 players may participate, using lanterns or other lighting. Council also logged approval of a staff holiday recognition event on Dec. 10 as an authorized public expense.
Official minutes and ordinance texts will be available once published by city staff.
