Councilmember· 2026-08-06 to 2027-12-31
Steve Clark
Vandalia
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 3
- Total speaking time
- 2:26
- Avg per meeting
- 0:49
- Segments
- 28
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Top issues during term (20)
Johnson Station Road bridge replacement funding
City pays $238,723, with over $1.5 million covered by federal and ODOT grants.
City Manager Removal Process
Changes could affect severance and salary-payment exposure during a manager removal, and litigation risk from the deleted no-review clause.
Rising road salt prices
Roughly $243,840 for up to 2,000 tons, depending on usage.
Rewriting Initiative and Referendum Rules
Could avoid the kind of special-election costs a neighboring city incurred because of confusing charter petition language.
Public Works Facility debt renewal
The 2026 budget covers a $615,000 principal payment and $739,925 in interest on the maturing note.
Remote participation in special council meetings
No direct cost — the city already has the Zoom equipment used for Planning Commission meetings.
North Dixie Drive sign variance
Griffins Reserve subdivision
No direct cost to taxpayers; the land dedication adds public right-of-way.
AI-Generated Documents in Records Retention
Citywide RC-2 Records Retention Schedule
Dayton airport air service and economic development
The chamber is asking the city for a $25,000 contribution to the air-service incentive fund — no decision made yet.
Airport solar field screening concerns
The solar farm is expected to reduce the airport's electric utility costs; the $78 million apron grant is separate.
Health insurance stop loss transition to Jefferson Health Plan
Projected savings of about $82,000 next year, with the stop loss line dropping from $660,100 to about $501,000.
Presidential visit security
Extra staff hours were worked over the weekend, though no cost figure was given.
2026-2027 tax rates and levies
Sets the property tax levies residents will pay for the 2026-2027 tax year.
2027 budget workshops
Will shape the city's 2027 spending plan.
NNG Takar Oil LLC subdivision
0.604 acres of land dedicated to the city as public right-of-way.
Resident complaints regarding police interactions
Hopeland Church playground variance
Emergency Ordinances (Charter Section 4-7)
Emergency ordinances often involve spending — like emergency equipment repairs and utility assessments — taking effect immediately.
Decisions during term (51)
Recorded while Clark was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Approval of October 15, 2026 meeting minutes
Submission of charter revision report to City Council
Adjournment
Resolution 26-R-51 — Tax amounts and rates
Resolution 26-R-52 — Highway rock salt purchase
Resolution 26-R-53 — NNG Takar Oil LLC plat, Section 1
Emergency Ordinance 26-15 — Delinquent assessments
Approval of meeting minutes
Approval of September 24, 2026 minutes
Adoption of public hearing rules
Adjournment
Motion to enter executive session
Resolution 26-R-50 — Johnson Station Road Bridge agreement with ODOT
Ordinance 26-14 — $17,385,000 public works complex notes (emergency)
Ordinance 26-13 — Annexation of western Mulberry Road territory
Approval of September 10, 2026 Meeting Minutes
Adjournment
Resolution 26-R-45: Financial contribution to Vandalia Development Corporation
Resolution 26-R-46: Rescind agreement with Dayton for building appeals
Resolution 26-R-47: Designate State Board of Building Appeals
Voting record (22)
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