Mt. Healthy council members sworn in; city leaders outline charter review and local projects

New and returning members of the Mt. Healthy City Council recited the oath of office and were congratulated by colleagues at the start of the meeting.

Mayor Moody distributed copies of the city charter and encouraged council to review it, saying the charter “has not been reviewed” and recommending formation of a charter-review committee; she and another official noted an upcoming charter meeting in Wilmington and pointed members to Ohio Municipal League training opportunities.

City administrative staff reported several items of local business. The clerk position has been posted and Melanie will serve in a temporary capacity while the city fills the role. The community room is rented next week by the Great American Treasure Hunters on Jan. 14–16 for an antiques event, and staff said they will finalize scheduling and logistics.

On economic development, staff said facade-improvement projects are nearly complete (one awning adjustment remains) and that about 10 applicants have been approved pending verification of prevailing-wage compliance. The city plans to use the next round of county grant funds to pay for a feasibility study of the former bowling-alley property (formerly “Just 1 More,” now housing Ethos Art Studio) to determine whether the structure is salvageable and how it might be repurposed.

On recreation, staff discussed pool operations and staffing; possible opening dates mentioned were May 30 or June 6, and staff proposed extending weekday hours from 12–6 to about 12–7 to accommodate residents who visit after work.

The council voted to accept the minutes from the Dec. 16 meeting after a motion by Councilmember Paul Young and a second from Mister Redding; the motion carried. No ordinances or resolutions were on the agenda.

The meeting concluded after a motion to adjourn was made by Missus Rissell and seconded; council adjourned.