Archives for June 2021

Board of Zoning Appeals and Planning Meeting on Thursday, June 24th at 6:00 pm

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Board of Zoning Appeals and Planning meetings are currently being held via Zoom. Here’s how to access the upcoming meeting:

  • To join the Zoom Webinar from a PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone or Android device, click here.
  • Or iPhone one-tap: US: +13126266799,,96600306347#
  • Or Telephone: (312) 626-6799
  • Webinar ID: 966 0030 6347

To view agendas and other supporting documents, visit www.bexley.org/meetings. Please note that agendas are subject to change before the meeting occurs. Residents are encouraged to email public comment to Director of Building and Zoning, Kathy Rose, in advance of the meeting. Every effort will be made to accommodate testimony from individuals with standing via the Zoom webinar.

Address: 2713 Bryden Road
BZAP Request: Variance between house and garage

Address: 2753 Standwood
BZAP Request: Porch for garage

Address: 2115 Clifton Avenue
BZAP Request: Lot coverage

Address: 2455 E. Main Street
BZAP Request: Covered outdoor patio space

Address: 2534 Brentwood
BZAP Request: Swim spa and fence variance 

City Council Meeting on Tuesday, June 22nd at 6:00 pm

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Members of the public who want to provide public comment at the upcoming City Council meeting are encouraged to attend in-person at City Hall. Those who are high risk for COVID-19, or those not fully vaccinated**, may register to provide public comment virtually by clicking here. 

For those participating in-person, we will have chairs distanced apart in the lobby of City Hall, and we ask that face coverings be worn at all times, except when speaking at the podium. In an effort to adapt to public health recommendations in the future, Council may decide to change these procedures. 

Those who do not wish to provide public comment are encouraged to view the meeting live via the City of Bexley Youtube channel.

At the upcoming City Council meeting, the following items will be discussed:

  • Resolution 07-21: Confirming appointments of members to the Architectural Review Board; the Board of Zoning Appeals and Planning; the Recreation and Parks Board; the Tree and Public Gardens Commission; the Bexley Board of Health; the Bexley Civil Service Commission; and the Environmental Sustainability Advisory Committee
  • Ordinance 24-21: Award the Bexley Electricity Aggregation Program contract to AEP Energy, based upon the terms and conditions provided for in their RFP, as modified by the Board of Control
  • Ordinance 25-21: Amend Section 1220.05, 1223.06, and 1223.08 to specify the membership, quorum, and majority vote of the Board of Zoning Appeals and Planning and the Architectural Review Board
  • Ordinance 26-21: Amend section 262.02(e) to allow for the payout of sick leave to part-time employees upon termination from service with the City 
  • Ordinance 27-21: Appropriate $281,500 from the Capital Fund and $240,000 from the Refuse Fund for the purpose of funding mid-2021 Capital Projects 
  • Ordinance 29-21: Amend 618.15 (Dogs on City Park and Recreational Property), to regulate the admittance of service animals in city parks
  • Ordinance 30-21: Create the position of “Chief Executive Assistant”
  • Ordinance 31-21: Create section 262.02 (c)(14)(A)(4), Vacation Accrual for New Employees, and to amend Section 262.02(c)(14)(D), Credit for Prior Service, to provide for credit for prior service to employees
  • Ordinance 28-21: Amend section 262.02 (c)(3) to provide for Juneteenth as a holiday for employees 

The following tabled ordinance(s) may be discussed:

  • Resolution 05-21: A Resolution approving the 2021 Bicycle Friendly Bexley Plan
  • Ordinance 12-21: Adopt and approve the City of Bexley Electric Aggregation Plan of Operation and Governance, and to declare an emergency
  • Ordinance 23-21: An Ordinance accepting the donation of an Access Easement, Conservation Easement and 1.175 acres of real property adjacent to and east of Alum Creek to the City of Bexley

To view current agendas for city meetings, passed ordinances, or to learn more, visit www.bexley.org/meetings.

** According to the CDC, people are considered fully vaccinated:

  • 2 weeks after their second dose in a 2-dose series, such as the Pfizer or Moderna vaccines, or
  • 2 weeks after a single-dose vaccine, such as Johnson & Johnson’s Janssen vaccine

Recording of June 22 City Council Meeting

Fire Hydrant Flushing the Week of June 21st

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The Bexley Water Department will begin flushing fire hydrants on June 21st for routine maintenance. One crew will be assigned to the area south of Main Street; one crew to the area between Main Street and Broad Street; and one crew to the area north of Broad Street. We anticipate this work will take one week to complete and a flushing schedule will be posted our website at www.bexley.org.

Users may notice that the water is cloudy for a short time during and after this flushing program. Although the water may be cloudy, it is safe to drink. However, we advise residents to run cold water for about two minutes prior to doing any laundry. If you have any questions relating to this program, please call the Bexley Water Department at (614) 559-4270.

Fire Hydrant Flushing for today, June 22, 2021

South: Completed
Central: Fair Ave, going south to Main Street from Gould to Cassady North: Ashbourne to Sessions Village

The Bexley Patio, the City’s DORA, Launches Friday, June 18th

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The Bexley Patio, the City’s Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area (DORA), establishes a district on E. Main Street can enjoy to-go alcoholic beverages on the sidewalk! The program launches today, June 18th, and we’re excited to join several other central Ohio communities who have implemented a DORA this year! 

Beverages must be purchased from the following registered DORA establishments in Bexley: 

  • Moshi Sushi
  • Rusty Bucket
  • Brassica
  • Giuseppe’s Ritrovo
  • Harvest Pizza
  • Kittie’s Cakes
  • Cafe Istanbul

Hours of Operation for the DORA:
Monday-Friday: 4:00 – 10:00 pm
Saturday-Sunday: 11:00 am – 10:00 pm

For more information, visit www.bexley.org/DORA.

Juneteenth Observance on Saturday, June 19th

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We celebrate Juneteenth to commemorate that on June 19, 1865 – more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation was signed – the enslaved people of Galveston, Texas were told that slavery had ended. The Bexley Juneteenth Planning Committee invites you to join us for a day of recognition, reflection and celebration of the freedom, struggle and resilience that this day marks.

Bexley’s Juneteenth planning committee is hosting a Juneteenth observance on Saturday, June 19th from 12:00-5:00 pm at St. Charles Preparatory School – 2010 E. Broad Street. The event includes activities, dancing, a vendor marketplace, and a keynote presentation by State Senator Hearcel F. Craig.

To learn more about Juneteenth in Bexley, please click here.

Architectural Review Board Meeting on Thursday, June 10th at 6:00 pm

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Architectural Review Board meetings are currently being held via Zoom. Here’s how to access the upcoming meeting:

  • To join the Zoom Webinar from a PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone or Android device, click here.
  • Or iPhone one-tap: US: +13126266799,,767554925# or +16468769923,,767554925#
  • Or Telephone: US: +1 312 626 6799 or +1 646 876 9923 
  • Webinar ID: 767 554 925

To view agendas and other supporting documents, visit www.bexley.org/meetings. Please note that agendas are subject to change before the meeting occurs. Residents are encouraged to email public comment to Director of Building and Zoning, Kathy Rose, in advance of the meeting. Every effort will be made to accommodate testimony from individuals with standing via the Zoom webinar.

Address: 331 S. Parkview Avenue
ARB Request: Screened porch addition

Address: 160 N. Stanwood 
ARB Request: 2-story addition, porch, trellis

Address: 2630 Bryden
ARB Request: Screened porch addition

Address: 291 S. Cassady Avenue
ARB Request: 2nd story room addition

Address: 665 Vernon Road
ARB Request: 2nd floor addition and deck

Address: 129 N. Ardmore 
ARB Request: Adding windows to front porch

Address: 2753 Sherwood Road
ARB Request: Porch addition to garage

Address: 2115 Clifton Avenue
ARB Request: Lot coverage variance

The Main Event on Friday, June 4th

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The first Main Event of the season kicks off on Capital’s Main Street Lawn on Friday, June 4th with a screening of Academy Award winning film, Black Panther! Pre-movie entertainment will be provided by GOREE Drum and Dance, followed by an aerialist, a juggler, and a magician each prepared to amaze a crowd. These pre-movie performances will begin at 6:30 pm, and Sweet T’s and Ena’s Caribbean Kitchen food trucks will be on-site ready to serve food at that time. The movie will begin at sunset, around 9:00 pm.

2021 Main Event Schedule:

  • June 4th: Black Panther (PG-13)
  • August 13th: Trolls World Tour (PG) at Schneider Park
  • September 5th: Cars 3 (G) – topping off the Labor Day Block Party
  • October 1st: Mystery Movie (exciting!)

Face Mask Policy at This Event:
For this event, we ask that you wear a face mask unless seated and at a safe distance from those who you do not know to be vaccinated.

Bexley House & Garden Tour 2021: Focus on Outdoor Living

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The annual Bexley House & Garden Tour is not just to show some of the amazing history and homes in Bexley, but it is also our main fundraising event for the Bexley Women’s Club Scholarships. Bexley Women’s Club has awarded over 900 Scholarships totaling over $550,000 to students in the Bexley area. The House & Garden Tour is a large part of what makes this possible.

The 2021 edition of the House and Garden Tour will focus on outdoor living. Bexley residents have risen to the COVID-19 challenge by finding creative ways to enjoy their outdoor spaces. This year, the Bexley Women’s Club House & Garden Tour will feature some of the best outdoor living spaces in Bexley. We will also showcase one of our alleys, following May’s Love Your Alleys Month in Bexley. This is definitely the year to celebrate our gardens, yards, patios, and decks and all the different ways that outdoor spaces enhance our daily lives. 

Tickets may be purchased until noon on Saturday June 5th at Bexley Johnson’s Ice Cream, Bexley Graeter’s, Bexley Coffee Shop or Bexley Natural Market, or online. Day-of tickets will be on sale at Columbus School for Girls for $25.