Meeting recap City Council - Work Sessions
City Discusses Hiring Assistant Law Director and Designing New Council Chambers
During their work session on October 5, 2026, Avon city leaders discussed bringing on an assistant law director to help manage growing legal workloads and moratoriums. They also reviewed plans for a feasibility study to turn the new City Hall gym into council chambers, and looked over upcoming designs for Fire Station No. 2.
Highlights
- The administration proposed hiring Attorney Blake Beachler as an assistant law director under a $105,000 annual retainer.
- Council reviewed a $77,000 contract with Architectural Vision Group to study converting the new City Hall gym into council chambers.
- Perspectus presented architectural designs for Fire Station No. 2 to be built at Middleton Road and Pendleton Court.
- Mr. Presley presented several appropriation adjustments totaling $180,930, including increased fuel costs and road repairs.
Decisions
| Item | Outcome | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Executive Session to discuss real estate and personnel | Passed | 7-0 |
| Reconvene Work Session | Passed | 7-0 |
Ordinances & resolutions
| Number | Subject | Status |
|---|---|---|
| ORDINANCE NO. 90-26 | Authorizing execution of a revised Local Public Agency Federal Local-Let Project Agreement with ODOT for State Route 83 sidewalk installation project | Discussed at work session; addressed at subsequent special meeting |
| ORDINANCE NO. 91-26 | Ratifying agreement with Ash Innovations, LLC and authorizing addendum for Block E property conveyance | Discussed at work session; addressed at subsequent special meeting |
| ORDINANCE NO. 92-26 | Authorizing city to retain Mission Critical Partners to review Chapter 1284 of Codified Ordinances on wireless telecommunications facilities | Discussed at work session; addressed at subsequent special meeting |
| ORDINANCE NO. 93-26 | Authorizing hiring of Architectural Vision Group, Ltd. for a feasibility study to convert space in new City Hall into council chambers | Discussed at work session |
| ORDINANCE NO. 94-26 | Authorizing hiring of Perspectus for professional design services for new Fire Station No. 2 | Discussed at work session |
| ORDINANCE NO. 95-26 | Authorizing and directing Mayor to convey a vacant lot in Orchard Trail No. 5 to Orchard Trail Homeowner's Association Inc. | Discussed at work session |
| ORDINANCE NO. 96-26 | To amend and supplement appropriations Ordinance No. 106-25 | Presented at work session |
| RESOLUTION NO. R-17-26 | Supporting submission of Clean Ohio Green Space Conservation Program funding application for land purchase | Discussed at work session; addressed at subsequent special meeting |
| RESOLUTION NO. R-18-26 | Accepting amounts and rates determined by Budget Commission and authorizing necessary tax levies | Presented at work session |