Carrollton approves zoning change, school property replat

Carrollton Village Council approved a zoning change and a replat of the former school property during its May 11 meeting.

Tom Konst of the village planning committee presented both items to council, noting the committee approved each request before forwarding them for final action.

Council approved a request from Greg McGee to change zoning on his property near the Carroll County Fairgrounds from B-1 to B-2 to bring his car sales business into compliance with village zoning requirements. The planning committee recommended approval, with no opposition reported.

Council also approved a replat of the former school property between Second and Third streets, reducing the number of lots from 16 to 11. Konst said the change meets current zoning requirements and does not involve any rezoning.

In department updates, village crews continued infrastructure and maintenance work across Carrollton.

The street department reported ongoing park maintenance and mowing, replacement of a drainage basin at Fifth Street NW and Lincoln Avenue NW, and continued pothole patching following winter damage. Crews also pressure washed the municipal building and completed landscaping improvements at the site.

The wastewater department reported it is preparing for summer operations, including installation and testing of UV lights and review of a new discharge permit, which is scheduled for public notice with a 30-day comment period through May 12.

The water department reported replacing a fire hydrant on Daringer Avenue, flushing hydrants, installing a new service line along state Route 39 and assisting with street repairs tied to water line work.

In other business, council:

—HEARD Village Administrator Chris Kiehl report he attended the Ohio Department of Transportation District 11 Technical Advisory Committee meeting, which is required for eligibility for Ohio Public Works Commission funding. He also attended the annual Community Improvement Corporation meeting with Mayor Bill Stoneman and fielded resident questions about the village paving program.

—HEARD Kiehl report required legal documents have been submitted to implement the village’s soft billing program for fire department responses, with final adjustments expected at a future meeting.

—APPROVED participation in the Ohio Department of Transportation road salt contract for 2026.

—TABLED a resolution related to village spending due to the absence of a full council. Council members Chris Barto and Brittany Tangler were absent and excused.

—TABLED an ordinance due to needed revisions in its wording.

—PAID the bills of $121,148.56 in vendor payments, $59,078.81 in payroll and $2,289.06 in bills without prior certification.

Council announced its next meeting will be held May 27 due to the Memorial Day holiday.