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THE CITY OF Zanesville 401 Market Street • Zanesville, Ohio 43701 Council - Mayor Phone(740)617-4875 Government E-mail: council@coz.org Zanesville City Council Public Service Committee Agenda Council Chambers, 401 Market Street, Zanesville, Ohio Monday, March 9, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. This meeting is open to the public to attend in person or remotely by using the information below. This meeting is for discussion pertaining to the upcoming Ordinances and discussion items of the Public Service Committee for review as follows: 1. Roll Call 2. Approval of Minutes - February 9, 2026 Ordinances 3. Ordinance No. 2026-19- Introduced by Council-An Ordinance authorizing the Public Service Director to prepare and submit an application to participate in the Ohio Public Works Commission (OPWC) State Capital Improvement and / or Local Transportation Improvement Program(s) and to execute contracts as required. 4. Ordinance No. 2026-20- Introduced by Council -An Ordinance authorizing the Public Service Director to advertise for bids and enter into a contract with the lowest and best bidder for the 2026 Citywide OPWC Paving Project. 5. Ordinance No. 2026-21- Introduced by Council -An Ordinance authorizing a maximum schedule of positions for the City of Zanesville's workforce. Discussion Items 6. None Next scheduled meetings of Public Service Committee 2026: Monday, April 13, 2026 Monday, July 13, 2026 Tuesday, October 13, 2026 Monday, May 11, 2026 Monday, August 10, 2026 Monday, November 9, 2026 Monday, June 8, 2026 Monday, September 14, 2026 Monday, December 14, 2026 This meeting is open to the public who may attend in person or attend by phone or Internet using the information below. Phone 1-844-621-3956 US Toll Free or 1-415-655-0001 US Toll Use Access Code: 1267508098 # Online with WebEx - Enter zanesvillecity.webex.com in web browser. Enter Meeting Information 1267508098  PUBLIC SERVICE COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES- FEBRUARY 9, 2026 The Public Service Committee met on February 9, 2026 at 5 p.m. in Council Chambers at City Hall, 401 Market Street, Zanesville, OH 43701. Mr. King: Good evening, everyone. Welcome to the Zanesville City Council Public Service Committee meeting for Monday, February 9, 2026. Can we have roll call, please? COMMITTEE MEMBERS PRESENT: Mr. King (Chairman), Council 6th Ward Mr. Ballmer, Council-at-Large Mr. Taylor-Lehman, Council 4th Ward COMMITTEE MEMBERS ABSENT: Mrs. Osborn, Council-at-Large OTHERS PRESENT IN PERSON: Billie Corns, Clerk of Council Don Mason, Mayor Shawn Digity, TR Reporter Chip Saunders, City Engineer Lisa Hittle, IT Administrator Dan Vincent, Council President APPROVAL OF MINUTES - JANUARY 12, 2026 Mr. King: Did everyone have a chance to look at the minutes? Any questions or comments regarding the minutes? Mr. Ballmer moved to approve the minutes as written. It was seconded by Mr. Taylor-Lehman. Mr. King: All in favor say aye. Opposed? A voice vote was taken with all being in favor. None were opposed. Mrs. Osborn was absent. Mr. King: The minutes are accepted. We do have one ordinance on the docket tonight, Ordinance 2026-10. ORDINANCES Ordinance No. 2026-10 - Introduced by Council - An Ordinance authorizing the Public Service Director to enter into a professional contract with QCI for construction administration and inspection services of Phase 2 of the Leasure Farm Subdivision and declaring an emergency. Public Service Committee Meeting Minutes - February 9, 2026 Page 1 of 5 Chip Saunders: Mr. Chairman, this is a continuation of a project we started last year. This is a residential subdivision that is called the Leasure Farm. It is up across from Northpointe Center. Last year, the construction started. It's the first subdivision we've had in the city for quite a while. So, when you have a subdivision come in, all of those improvements, the roadways and the utilities end up being dedicated to the city. So, the city takes those over. So, we want to make sure when a situation like that happens, that all of the facilities that are going to be public are constructed to our standards. So, the way the process works is we do a quality-based selection to get a firm to handle the inspection for us. So, we're not using our staff. The developer deposits the amount of money into the city's account that covers the inspection contract. This is phase 2. We did phase 1 last year, and the project went along very well. The firm that we selected has done a good job for us. The RFQ was for the entire subdivision so that we didn't have to do this every time they switched another phase. So, we're rolling right along there. They're getting ready to go into phase 2, and we would like to continue that path. The process would be, we'd get this approved as an emergency and take that back to the developer, give them an invoice, and roll right into phase 2. Mr. King: Okay, any questions from the committee? Mr. Taylor-Lehman: So, Mr. Chairman, what is involved in the inspection just for my curiosity. Is it curbs and drains? Chip Saunders: In the case of a residential subdivision, you're going to inspect the earthwork because they're building roads where there aren't roads now. So, you want to make sure that you've got a good base. So, there is compaction testing that goes along with that. And then every utility, the storm sewers, the sanitary sewers, and the waterlines also all become public facilities. So, we're going to watch those and make sure they pass the proper testing that's involved. Like with water, you do a pressure test. With sanitary sewer, you do an air test. Usually a storm sewer, you just do visual testing. But again, you get basically all of the inspection and all the construction is documented because we're ultimately going to take that all on as part of the facility. Mr. Taylor-Lehman: So, has any paving of the streets been done yet? Chip Saunde rs: Yes. The fi rst phase has been done. But this would be the second phase. Mr. Taylor-Lehman: So, is this another section? Chip Saunders: Yes, this is phase 2. Phase 1 was last year. Mr. Taylor-Lehman: Okay, I wasn't sure if there were different inspections in sequence of the same area as they progress. But it's a different part ofthe subdivision? Chip Saunders: On bigger developments like this, they're typically going to want to break it up because they need to sell some lots so they can make some money and get things going back in the coffer. This is 83 lots total when it's done. This is, again, the second phase ofthat. Public Service Committee Meeting Minutes - February 9, 2026 Page 2 of 5  Mr. Taylor-Lehman: Thank you. Chip Saunders: You're welcome. Mr. King: Have we heard how many lots have been sold so far? Do you have any idea? Chip Saunders: No, but I do know that they're working with a homebuilder. There's a package where this builder is going to do these lots. Mayor Mason: Isn't that Horton? Chip Saunders: Yes, D.R. Horton. D.R. Horton is correct. Mayor Mason: I think they're doing nine or ten right away. Mr. King: Good! And Chip, just for the record here, this is no expense to the city, this is all passed onto the developer? Chip Saunders: That is correct. We have to have a line item to run the expense through, but we get a deposit from the developer for the amount of this proposal. Mr. King: Okay. Mr. Ballmer: Do those payments get made incrementally along the way? Chip Saunders: It's typically monthly. We'll get an invoice from our consultant once a month, and then we'll charge it against that. And if there's money left over like there was a little bit of money left over from phase 1, then we're using that to offset these costs for phase 2. Mayor Mason: But, Leasure Farms will have additional phases also. So, we're quite some time away from seeing the end of this development. Chip Saunders: Yes, this is just the residential lots part of it. Mr. King: Mr. Vincent? President Vincent: Mr. Chairman, if I could? Mr. King: Yes. President Vincent: With that, it says fully funded by the project developer. So, I assume if it goes over, that would be covered? Public Service Committee Meeting Minutes - February 9, 2026 Page 3 of 5 Chip Saunders: Yes, if it goes over, we would go back to them and say we need to deposit more. The nice thing about phase 2 is we've been doing it and worked through our process. So, we're pretty confident with our costs because we don't do these a lot because we haven't had a lot of subdivisions. So, this was really our first one to really go at it for a while. President Vincent: I may have read this, but QCI was the original? Chip Saunders: That is correct. President Vincent: Thank you. Mr. King: And, we are requesting the readings are to be waived for this? Chip Saunders: Waive of the readings and emergency passage. Mr. Taylor-Lehman: Move that we recommend to Council. Mr. Ballmer: To waive the readings and for emergency passage, correct? Mr. Taylor-Lehman: Right. Mr. Ballmer: I'll second. Mr. King: All in favor say aye. Opposed? A voice vote was taken with all being in favor. None were opposed . Mrs. Osborn was absent. Mr. King: We will recommend this to Council tonight. Mr. Taylor-Lehman: Excuse me, Chip, one more question. Is there going to be an entrance in the future onto Northpointe? Chip Saunders : The entrance is going to be at the intersection of Olde Falls Road. Mr. Taylor-Lehman: But I thought there was a... Mayor Mason: He's talking about the Ritchey Road one. Chip Saunders: That would be in a different phase, not the residential subdivision. Mr. Taylor-Lehman: Right, but the apartments or condos or what. I just couldn't remember if there was going to be a connection back there. Public Service Committee Meeting Minutes - February 9, 2026 Page 4 of 5 Chip Saunders: There's a break point here, and we don't need that entrance yet. If it builds out as its planned, then there will be another entrance down there. And we are bringing water and sewer from that location. Mr. Taylor-Lehman: Okay, thanks. Exciting stuff! Mr. King: Thanks, appreciate it. Chip Saunders: Yes. DISCUSSION ITEMS Mr. King: With that, is there anything else for the Public Service Committee? Mr. Ballmer made a motion to adjourn the meeting. It was seconded by Mr. Taylor-Lehman. Mr. King: All in favor say aye. Opposed? A voice vote was taken with all being in favor. None were opposed. Mrs. Osborn was absent. Mr. King: We are adjourned. The meeting ended about 5:09 p.m. Billie Corns Michael King Clerk of Council Public Service Committee Chairman Public Service Committee Meeting Minutes - February 9, 2026 Page 5 of 5 Public Service Committee Mike King, Chair ORDINANCE NO. 2026 - 19 INTRODUCED BY COUNCIL AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE PUBLIC SERVICE DIRECTOR TO PREPARE AND SUBMIT AN APPLICATION TO PARTICIPATE IN THE OHIO PUBLIC WORKS COMMISSION (OPWC) STATE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT AND / OR LOCAL TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM(S) AND TO EXECUTE CONTRACTS AS REQUIRED. WHEREAS, the State Capital Improvement Program and the Local Transportation Improvement Program both provide financial assistance to political subdivisions for capital improvements to public infrastructure, WHEREAS, the City of Zanesville is planning to make capital improvements considered to be a priority need for the community that are qualified under these OPWC programs, and WHEREAS, authorizing legislation is required to designate the proper city official to submit applications and execute contracts in connection with these OPWC Programs. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Zanesville, State of Ohio, that: SECTION ONE: The Public Service Director is hereby authorized to apply to the OPWC for funds as described above and to enter into any agreements as may be necessary and appropriate for obtaining this financial assistance. SECTION TWO: This Ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after the earliest period allowed by law. PASSED: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ ,2026 ATTEST: Billie Corns Daniel M. Vincent Clerk of Council President of Council APPROVED: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ ,2026 This legislation approved as to form: Donald L. Mason Law Director's Office Mayor Public Service Committee Mike King, Chair ORDINANCE NO. 2026 - 20 INTRODUCED BY COUNCIL AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE PUBLIC SERVICE DIRECTOR TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS AND ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH THE LOWEST AND BEST BIDDER FOR THE 2026 CITYWIDE OPWC PAVING PROJECT. WHEREAS, the City has secured Ohio Public Works Commission (OPWC) grant and loan funds for pavement resurfacing of the streets as detailed in Exhibit A; and WHEREAS, the administration would like to proceed with advertising, bidding, and the award of the contract for the project. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Zanesville, State of Ohio, that: SECTION ONE: The Public Service Director is hereby authorized to advertise for bids for the 2026 Citywide OPWC Paving Project and enter into contract with the lowest and best bidder. SECTION TWO: The cost of the project is estimated to be $800,000, with $535,000 taken from Line Item 215.6531.54487, and the balance taken from Line Items 202.7791.54426 and 608-5462-53266. SECTION THREE: This Ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after the earliest period allowed by law. PASSED: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ ,2026 ATTEST: BILLIE CORNS DANIEL M. VINCENT Clerk of Council President of Council APPROVED: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ ,2026 This legislation approved as to form: Donald L. Mason Law Director's Office Mayor  Ordinance 2026-20 Exhibit A 401 Market Street, Zanesville, Ohio 43701 Phone: (740) 617-4910 Email: csaunders@coz.org Department of Public Service Council-Mayor Government Engineering Division Donald L. Mason, Mavor Charles M. Saunders, P.E., CITY ENGINEER 2026 Citywide OPWC Paving Program 7/1/27 Completion Date (7 /1/26 Award Date) Market St. Underwood to Zane Landing Fess St. Pine to Melick Melick Ave. Fess to Seborn Superior Ave. Fess to Seborn Wilson Ave. Fess to Seborn Carey St. Shelby to Baker Cliffwood Ave. Grandview to Shelby Grandview Ave. Pine to Cliffwood Spangler Dr. Dearborn to Ridge Oakwood Ave. Taylor to Newman Myrtle Ave. Clearview to end Hazel Ave. Clearview to end Page 1 of 1 Scott Brown Public Service Director ORDINANCE 2026-21 INTRODUCED BY COUNCIL AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A MAXIMUM SCHEDULE OF POSITIONS FOR THE CITY OF ZANESVILLE'S WORKFORCE WHEREAS, Ordinance #2025-144 presently govern authorized workforce positions for the various City offices and departments; and WHEREAS, the Administration would like to amend the maximum strength in order to continue efficient operation of various departments; and WHEREAS, a periodic update of the Maximum Strength Ordinance is necessary to incorporate changes made necessary for the operational needs of the City; and WHEREAS, the City would not be permitted to pay its employees without Council amending the authorized workforce positions; and WHEREAS, the Public Service Director has requested that the Job Classification for Traffic Signal Crew Leader/Programmer reduce from two (2) to one (1) in Schedule B. WHEREAS, the Public Service Director has requested that the Traffic Signal Technician I increase from two (2) to three (3) in Schedule B. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Zanesville, State of Ohio; that: SECTION ONE: The following maximum schedule of positions for the various City offices and departments, effective with the passage of this ordinance, be and is hereby authorized. Each of the following sections, numbered 101-1021, etc., is hereby declared to be a separate and distinct section for the purposes of this ordinance. NUMBER OF CLASSIFICATIONS SECTION BY DIVISION 101-1121 PUBLIC SAFETY: Parking Enforcement Officer (Seasonal) 1 Public Safety Director 1 Ordinance 2026-21 Page 1 of8  NUMBER OF CLASSIFICATIONS SECTION BY DIVISION 101-3281 PARKS: Crew Leader (Parks and Cemetery) 1 Vehicle Operator (Recreation) 1 Vehicle Operator (Recreation) (upgrade only) 1 Maintenance Worker 4 Maintenance Worker (Seasonal) 10 101-4381 BUILDING & CODE ENFORCEMENT: Administrative Secretary to the Safety Director 1 Building Inspector 1 Code Enforcement Officer/Building Inspector 1 Code Enforcement Officer 2 Code Enforcement Officer/Weed, Litter and Property Preservation Manager 1 Weed and Litter Control Laborer 2 Crew Supervisor (Seasonal) 2 Maintenance Worker (Seasonal) 6 101-7661 MAYOR: Executive Secretary 1 Floating Administrative Assistant (Full Time) 2 101-7681 AUDITOR: Accounting Specialist 1 Auditing Specialist 1 Deputy Auditor 1 101-7682 TREASURER: Deputy Income Tax Administrator 1 Deputy Treasurer 1 Income Tax Administrator 1 Income Tax Auditor/Investigations 1 Income Tax Clerk II 2 Income Tax Clerk Ill 1 Payroll Manager full-time 1 Treasurer Office Assistant (part-time) 1 Ordinance 2026-21 Page 2 of 8  NUMBER OF CLASSIFICATIONS SECTION BY DIVISION 101-7691 LEGAL DEPARTMENT: Assistant Law Directors (80% of wages paid by City): Civil 1 Prosecutions 1 Paralegal (70% of wages paid by City) 1 Victim/Witness Coordinator (100% paid by City) 1 101-7705, -7791 PUBLIC SERVICE ADMINISTRATION: Administrative Secretary to Public Service Director 1 City Engineer 1 Assistant City Engineer 1 Deputy Director/Public Service 1 Engineering Technician 1 GIS Specialist 1 Public Service Director 1 Public Service Student Apprentice 30 101-7712 CITY COUNCIL: Clerk of Council 1 Deputy Clerk of Council (on-call) 1 101-7721 MUNICIPAL COURT: Court Bailiff (60% of wages paid by City) 1 Deputy Court Bailiff 1 Deputy Court Clerk 3 Municipal Court Clerk (60% of wages paid by City) 1 Municipal Court Bookkeeper (part-time) 1 101-7771 CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION: Civil Service Employment Coordinator 1 101-7781 CITY HALL: Custodial or Maintenance Worker 1 101-7782 CITY MAINTENANCE: City Maintenance Supervisor 1 General Service Worker 2 HVAC Technician/Plumber 2 Master Electrician 1 Electrical Technician 1 Ordinance 2026-21 Page 3 of 8  NUMBER OF CLASSIFICATIONS SECTION BY DIVISION 101-1021 CITY TRAFFIC: Traffic Signal Supervisor/Programmer 1 Traffic Signal Crew Leader/Programmer 1 Traffic Signal Technician I 3 101-7861 HUMAN RESOURCE DEPARTMENT: Human Resource Manager 1 101-7862 IT DEPARTMENT: Information Technology Administrator 1 IT Network Engineer 1 IT Technician 2 101-7863 BUDGET & FINANCE: Budget & Finance Director 1 101-7864 PURCHASING: 201-1111 to 201-1115 POLICE: Communications Operator 11 Custodial or Maintenance Worker 1 Police Commander 3 Police Chief 1 Police Lieutenant 0 Police Officer 49 Police Officer (6-month training, Max 13 pay periods) 2 Police Clerk 7 Police Sergeant 7 Property Room & Impound Clerk 1 202-6541, -6571, -6651, -6991 STREETS: Maintenance Worker 8 Maintenance Worker (Seasonal) 7 Secretary to Street and Refuse Superintendent 1 Sign Painter 2 Sign Painter (upgrade only) 1 Street Maintenance Supervisor 1 Street and Refuse Superintendent 1 Vehicle Operator 5 Vehicle Operator (upgrade only) 2 Ordinance 2026-21 Page 4 of 8  NUMBER OF CLASSIFICATIONS SECTION BY DIVISION 250-1191 JAIL: Assistant Jail Administrator 1 Corrections Officer 23 Corrections Officer (6-month training) 1 Jail Administrator 1 Senior Corrections Officer (upgrade only) 1 per shift 260-1161 PROBATION: Chief Probation Officer 1 Probation Officer 1 Secretary to Probation Officer 1 270-1041 FIRE: Assistant Fire Chief (56 hr.) 3 Assistant Fire Chief (40 hr.) 1 Fire Chief 1 Fire Fighter 42 Fire Fighter (6-month training, Max 13 pay periods) 2 Fire Fighter/EMT - Basic (Upgrade Position) 2 Fire Fighter/EMT - Intermediate (Upgrade Position) 2 Fire Fighter - Paramedic (Upgrade Position) 2 Fire Lieutenant 9 Fire Lieutenant/EMT - Basic (Upgrade Position) 2 Fire Lieutenant/EMT- Intermediate (Upgrade Position) 2 Fire Lieutenant - Paramedic (Upgrade Position) 2 Secretary to Fire Chief 1 304-4361 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT: Administrative Secretary to CD Director 1 Associate Planner 3 Community Development Director 1 Fair Housing Coordinator (Upgrade Position) 1 Planning & Zoning Administrator 1 Redevelopment Administrator 3 601-6611 AIRPORT: Airport Attendant 1 Airport Manager (full-time) 1 Maintenance Worker (Seasonal) 1 Ordinance 2026-21 Page 5 of 8  NUMBER OF CLASSIFICATIONS SECTION BY DIVISION 602-2171 CEMETERY: Cemetery & Parks Superintendent 1 Maintenance Worker 2 Maintenance Worker (Seasonal) 6 Secretary to Parks & Cemeteries Superintendent 1 Vehicle Operator 1 Vehicle Operator (upgrade only) 1 603-5470, -5471, -5472, -5473 WATER: Maintenance Worker 10 Maintenance Worker (Seasonal) 3 Plant Maintenance Mechanic 1 Public Service Auditor 1 Secretary to the Water Superintendent 1 Utilities Billing Clerk I 3 Utilities Billing Clerk I (Part-Time) 1 Utilities Billing Clerk II 2 Utilities Billing Supervisor 1 Vehicle Operator 6 Vehicle Operator (upgrade only) 6 Water Lab Analyst 1 Water Maintenance Crew Leader 2 Water Maintenance and Metering Supervisor 1 Water Plant Operator 4 Lead Water Plant Operator 1 Water Superintendent 1 Ordinance 2026-21 Page 6 of 8  NUMBER OF CLASSIFICATIONS SECTION BY DIVISION 604-5451, -5452 SEWER: Deputy Wastewater Superintendent 1 Environmental Coordinator 1 Industrial Wastewater Technician I 1 Industrial Wastewater Technician I (upgrade position) 1 Industrial Wastewater Technician II 1 Industrial Wastewater Technician II (upgrade position) 1 Maintenance Worker 5 Maintenance Worker (Seasonal) 5 Plant Maintenance Mechanic 4 Plant Maintenance Mechanic (upgrade position) 4 Plant Maintenance Mechanic Foreman 1 Secretary to the Wastewater Superintendent 1 Wastewater Collections Crew Leader 1 Wastewater and Storm Collections Supervisor 1 Sewer/Drainage Technician 1 Vehicle Operator 4 Vehicle Operator (upgrade position) 2 Wastewater Field Technician 1 Wastewater Field Technician (upgrade position) 1 Wastewater Laboratory Analyst 1 Wastewater Laboratory Supervisor 1 Wastewater Plant Operator 5 Lead Wastewater Plant Operator 1 Wastewater Superintendent 1 608-5462 STORM SEWER: Storm Water Program Manager 1 620-3261 SECREST AUDITORIUM: Maintenance Worker (Seasonal) 1 Secrest Auditorium and Entertainment Director 1 Secrest Auditorium and Entertainment Deputy Director 1 Administrative Assistant to Auditorium Manager 1 Marketing and Events Coordinator (part-time) 1 Secrest Auditorium Box Office Administrator 1 Stage Technician 15 Technical Director 1 Stage Hand/Custodian 30 Ordinance 2026-21 Page 7 of 8  NUMBER OF CLASSIFICATION SECTION BY DIVISION 650-5481 REFUSE: Litter/Recycling Coordinator (upgrade only} 1 Maintenance Worker (Seasonal} 4 Refuse Collection Vehicle Operator 5 Refuse Collection Vehicle Operator (upgrade only} 4 Refuse Collection Supervisor 1 Refuse Collector 10 700-7631 VEHICLE AND EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE: Fleet Manager 1 Maintenance Garage Coordinator 1 Maintenance Worker (Seasonal) 2 Vehicle Mechanic 4 Vehicle Mechanic (upgrade only) 1 Vehicle Service Worker 1 SECTION TWO: Other ordinances or resolutions or any part of any ordinance or resolution inconsistent herewith, regardless of effective date, are hereby repealed. SECTION THREE: This Ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after the earliest period allowed by law. PASSED: - - - - - - - - - - - ~ 2026 ATTEST: Billie Corns Daniel M. Vincent Clerk of Council President of Council APPROVED: -----------~2026 This legislation approved as to form: Donald L. Mason, Mayor Law Director's Office Ordinance 2026-21 Page 8 of 8