Public Notice – Seeking Applicants

PUBLIC NOTICE
SEEKING APPLICANTS

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Civil Service Commission (Seat 2, unexpired term through 12/31/2023)
Appointing Authority:
City Council
Deadline: November 14, 2022, at 5:00 p.m.
Description: The Civil Service Commission is comprised of five members appointed to three-year terms by Council or the Mayor. Members are paid a compensation rate of $100.00 per meeting.

Duties:

  • The Civil Service Commission shall have the jurisdiction derived from Article XIII of the Charter, and the power, and duty to hear and decide appeals/grievances from administrative determinations pursuant to the provisions of the Civil Service Rules and Regulations as enacted by Council and the Codified Ordinances.
  • The Commission shall have such other powers, duties, and functions as provided by ordinance and in accordance with applicable collective bargaining agreements. The City may, from time to time, contract with other public entities.

To apply, please submit application via https://onboard.gahanna.gov/apply or inquire through the Clerk of Council’s office at City Hall 614-342-4091.

Certified by: Jeremy A. VanMeter, Clerk of Council

Posted: October 28, 2022

UPDATE: Cherry Bottom Road Maintenance

The first phase of construction on Cherry Bottom Road is scheduled to be completed on Monday, October 31. On that day, the northern portion of Cherry Bottom Road will reopen, and crews will then begin working on the second phase of the project. During this second phase, the south section of Cherry Bottom Road will be closed from north of the main entrance to Stonybrook Church to south of Springbrook Drive. This closure is expected to last 14 days.

Below is a map of the projected closure and alternative routes. It is expected that all property owners will have continuous access to their properties via the recommended detours.

Updates on this project and the road closure will continue to be shared on the City’s social media pages and here at Gahanna.gov as this work progresses.  We recognize there will be inconveniences to travel, and we thank you in advance for your patience and understanding as we work to preserve this important corridor.  Should you have any questions, please contact the City’s Department of Engineering at engineering@gahanna.gov or by calling (614) 342-4050.

Monthly PD Bulletin – October, 2022

Read the monthly PD bulletin here.

Public Notice: Wednesday, November 2

PUBLIC NOTICE Gahanna Planning Commission
Gahanna City Hall
200 S. Hamilton Rd., Council Chambers
Wednesday, November 2, 2022
7 p.m. 

CU-0009-2022 To consider a Conditional Use Application for property located on Johnstown and Morse Roads; Parcel IDs: 025-011244, 025-011243 and 025-011226; Current Zoning NC; Sheetz Gahanna; Sarah Gold, applicant. 

FDP-0009-2022 To consider a Final Development Plan Application for property located on Johnstown and Morse Roads; Parcel IDs: 025-011244, 025-011243 and 025-011226; Current Zoning NC; Sheetz Gahanna; Sarah Gold, applicant. 

V-0033-2022 To consider a Variance Application to vary Chapter 1167.18(c)(1) Screening Requirements and 1163.08 Interior Landscaping Requirements of the Codified Ordinances of the City of Gahanna, for property located on Johnstown and Morse Roads; Parcel IDs: 025-011244, 025-011243 and 025-011226; Current Zoning NC; Sheetz Gahanna; Sarah Gold, applicant. 

Gahanna to Participate in Prescription Drug Take-Back Day

FRANKLIN COUNTY TO PARTICIPATE IN PRESCRIPTION DRUG TAKE-BACK DAY
Bi-Annual Event to Take Place October 29 at Participating Locations Throughout Franklin County

WHAT: Join SWACO and local law enforcement partners for National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day, held annually in April and October each year. This event is conducted in partnership with communities throughout Franklin County at collection sites which provide families, residents and seniors a convenient and responsible way to dispose of unused or expired dry, prescription pills. The initiative also aims to educate the community about the potential for abuse of medications and how proper disposal of these materials can help to protect the environment and keep their families safe.

This event is free and open to any resident of Franklin County.

WHY: When you’re done with prescription medicine, it’s easy to forget about it as it sits unused in a drawer or medicine cabinet. But keeping unneeded medicine in the house can harm children, pets, teens and adults if accidentally ingested or misused. Properly disposing of medication also contributes to keeping our waterways and environment protected and healthy.

The best option for safely disposing prescription medicines is at a prescription drug drop-off site.

WHEN: Saturday, October 29, 2022 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.  

WHERE: Enter your zip code here to find the closest collection site near you. The Gahanna collection site is Kroger Marketplace at 300 S. Hamilton Rd. (this location is available for prescription drug drop-off every day).

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES: SWACO also partners with communities across Franklin County to make permanent collection sites available year-round. Visit the website to learn more about the types of medications accepted, and details on drop-off sites throughout Central Ohio.

Clark State Road Closure

Clark State Road between Havens Road and Mann Road is expected to be closed for approximately two weeks, beginning on Monday, October 24, for drainage repairs. The posted detour route will point westbound drivers to Reynoldsburg-New Albany Road, south to Havens Corners Road, west to Hamilton Road and then north to Clark State Road. Eastbound drivers will follow the detour in the opposite direction.

The Franklin County Engineer Bridge Department will be doing this work, not the City of Gahanna or its contractors, but we will provide updates as those become available. If you have any questions, please contact the Franklin County Engineer’s Office at (614) 525-3030.

 

Cherry Bottom Road and Parking Information for Great Gahanna Goblin Fest

The first phase of construction on Cherry Bottom Road began on Monday, October 17. During this phase, the northern portion of Cherry Bottom Road (immediately south of Academy Park to north of the entrance to Columbus Academy) is expected to be closed until October 31. This closure will impact traffic for those attending the Great Gahanna Goblin Fest on October 28.

We urge those who can walk or carpool to the event to do so. The trail on the south end of Academy Park will be open to Woodside Green Park and Nob Hill Drive.  The only portion of the trail that will be closed is from Academy Park, where it splits off and leads north, to Meadowside Court. That portion will be used for a hayride. Remember, the trail is not lit. For your safety, we ask that pedestrians not walk along the side of Cherry Bottom Road in the construction zone.

Registration for parking at Academy Park is closed as all of the spaces there have been reserved. Parking will be permitted in the following lots:

  • Howard Hanna Real Estate – 4261 Morse Road
  • The Charles R. Porter Building – 1375 Cherry Way
  • Future home of Columbus Aesthetic & Plastic Surgery (CAPS) – Gahanna Office – 1356 Cherry Way Drive – A FREE shuttle will begin operating to and from this location at 5:30 p.m. and run until the end of the event. It will take passengers to the corner of Cherry Bottom Road and Coldwell Drive and pick them up there as well

Parking for the event will be prohibited on the residential streets near Academy Park.

The map below shows the location of the closure on Cherry Bottom Road and suggested detours.

Public Notice – Wednesday, October 26

PUBLIC NOTICE
Gahanna Planning Commission
Gahanna City Hall
200 S. Hamilton Rd., Council Chambers
Wednesday, October 26, 2022
7 p.m. 

V-0029-2022 To consider a Variance Application to vary Chapter 1151.15(q)(4) of the Codified Ordinances of the City of Gahanna, for a pool for property located at 378 DePauw Ct.; Parcel ID No. 025-003160; Current Zoning PUD; Lisa Easley, applicant. 

V-0030-2022 To consider a variance application to vary Chapter 1143.08(a) of the Codified Ordinances of the City of Gahanna, for a room addition for property located at 344 Heil Dr.; Parcel ID: 025-003234; Current Zoning SF-3, Jeremy Little, applicant. 

V-0031-2022 To consider a Variance Application to vary Chapter 1163.08(e)(g) and 1163.08(h) Interior Landscaping requirements of the Codified Ordinances of the City of Gahanna, for property located at 730 Clotts Road; Parcel ID: 025-001821; Current Zoning RID; GJPS Middle School East Project; David Jolliff, applicant. 

V-0032-2022 To consider a Variance Application to vary Chapters 1151.04(b)(14) Development Standards, 1167.20(b)(7) Property Perimeter Requirements and 1167.18(c)(1) Screening Requirements of the Codified Ordinances of the City of Gahanna, for property located at Buckles Court North (Lot 1); Parcel ID: 025-013773; Current Zoning SCPD; OGGI Medical Office; Paul Ghidotti, applicant. 

FDP-0007-2022 To consider a Final Development Plan Application for property located at 730 Clotts Road; Parcel ID: 025-001821; Current Zoning RID; GJPS Middle School East Project; David Jolliff, applicant. 

FDP-0008-2022 To consider a Final Development Plan Application for property located at Buckles Court North (Lot 1); Parcel ID: 025-013773; Current Zoning SCPD; OGGI Medical Office; Paul Ghidotti, applicant. 

Parks & Recreation Fall Program Guide 2023

Fall is a time for crisp, cool weather, perfect to get outside and enjoy your Gahanna parks. Take a look at our new Parks & Rec Fall Program Guide.

Be sure to visit ExploreGahannaParks.com to stay updated on all new programs, classes, and events. We’re looking forward to a fun and active fall season!

Gahanna’s First Historical Marker Now Stands at Site of Former Big Walnut Country Club

On September 16, Gahanna’s very first historical marker was unveiled and dedicated in the City’s oldest and most beloved park.

The marker, located in Friendship Park, commemorates and recognizes a significant, but largely unknown, piece of the City’s history.  Before the park came into existence, the Big Walnut Country Club – one of the Nation’s first for members of the Black community – stood on that land.

Founded in the 1920s by a number of civic leaders, the Big Walnut Country Club was a social and recreational hub for nearly 40 years.  One of the Club’s founders was Nimrod Booker Allen, who also was a founder of the Columbus Urban League. The Club served as a place for members of the Black community to socialize, hold conferences, and have recreational opportunities during the time of segregation. It included a golf course and a clubhouse, where it hosted beauty pageants and high-profile politicians who stopped there to speak. The Club ceased operations in the 1960s.

“Our collective memories and stories are present in all that we do,” said Reita Smith, who once won a beauty pageant at the Club. “The Big Walnut Country Club’s creation inspires us to remember the founders’ resilience, success, relationships, struggles, optimism, spirituality and dreams for us all.”

The historical marker at the former site of the Club was sanctioned by the Ohio History Connection and was one of multiple locations that were part of Ohio Open Doors, an event created by the History Connection to celebrate the State’s architecture and history.  The marker itself is the result of years of collaborative work by many in the Gahanna community.

The genesis of this project began more than a decade ago when Christy Evans, a longtime Gahanna resident, was tasked by the Gahanna Historical Society to research the Club’s history. Her work led her to connect with Smith and many others, who provided personal stories and details about the Club. Evans’ research later was expanded under the administration of former Mayor Tom Kneeland. Based on this collective research, the Vision Committee for The Big Walnut Country Club Memorial Project was formed, led by Kevin Dengel and Tom Gregory. The BWCC Vision Committee applied for the historical marker. Support for the application and the marker was provided by the City of Gahanna, the Gahanna Parks & Recreation Foundation, the Gahanna Historical Society, the Gahanna Area Arts Council, the Ohio History Connection and Mifflin Township.

“The African American story in the United States includes both tragedy and triumph,” said Johnel Amerson, a member of the BWCC Vision Committee. “Through slavery, Jim Crow, segregation, redlining, and countless confinements, our community has continued to find a way to overcome obstacles, have joy, celebrate life, and keep a sense of belonging. Exposing stories like this keeps alive the spirit of resiliency and reminds us all that we reap the fruits of the trees that were planted long before us.  This project is so inspiring.”

Dwight Carter, a former principal of Gahanna Lincoln High School, also is a member of the BWCC Vision Committee.

“What I love most is that this story includes the narrative of those in the Black community who were accomplished,” he said. “It reminds me of the quote ‘we are our ancestors’ wildest dreams.’ I am sure, knowing that this location would one day become a historical marker had to be beyond what they ever could have imagined.”

Dozens of members of the community attended the dedication.

“The City of Gahanna prides itself on being a diverse and welcoming community,” said Gahanna Mayor Laurie Jadwin. “The Big Walnut Country Club was a significant establishment for Gahanna, the region and the State. This historical marker will help generations to come understand what it meant, and what it continues to mean, for the community.”

Among those in attendance at the ceremony was Nana Watson, President of the NAACP Columbus Branch.

“We don’t want Black history to be lost,” Watson said. “The Big Walnut Country Club needs to be celebrated and acknowledged. We salute Gahanna for valuing and appreciating diversity and inclusion.”