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The Powell City Council held its regular meeting on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, at 7:30 PM in Council Chambers. Key actions included declaring a referendum petition against the new zoning code invalid due to insufficient signatures, authorizing a maintenance contract for Arbor Ridge Park tennis courts, and approving the first phase of fence replacement at Bennett Farm as an emergency measure. The meeting also featured a proclamation for Pediatric Cancer Awareness Month and citizen concerns about traffic safety.
Council moved into executive session under ORC 121.22(G)(2), (G)(3), and (G)(8) to discuss property purchase, attorney conference on imminent court action, and confidential economic development information. No action was anticipated afterward.
The Powell City Council meeting of October 6, 2026 to order. Would you please call Rolane? Lee Carlson. Tom Counts. Yeah. Carlos Crawford. Tyler Herman, your car here, David Lester, Kurt Ramsey. Please stand for the Pledge of Allegiance. I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stays under God with liberty and justice for all. The first item on our agenda are the presentation. It is the Pediatric Cancer Awareness Proclamation and Presentation presented to the family of Alex Schreiner. First of all, thank you for being here tonight. I appreciate it. So this is recognizing Pediatric Cancer Awareness Month. Whereas September is recognized nationally as Pediatric Cancer Awareness Month, a time to raise awareness of childhood cancers and honor the courage of children and families affected by them. And whereas, although this proclamation is being presented in October, the City of PAL recognizes the importance of continuing to raise awareness of pediatric cancer and supporting affected families throughout the year. And whereas pediatric cancer impacts entire families, creating significant emotional, logistical, and financial challenges during an already difficult journey. And whereas Alex Schreiner and his family have experienced firsthand the profound impact of pediatric cancer. And whereas, inspired by their experience, Alex's parents, Heather and Chuck Schreiner, established the 2816 Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to helping families navigate and alleviate the severe financial hardships associated with pediatric cancer treatment, as well as providing meaningful support and hope to other families facing pediatric cancer. And whereas the City of PAL recognizes the compassion, perseverance, and generosity demonstrated by the Shriner family in creating the 2816 Foundation and in extending support to other families facing pediatric cancer. And whereas the City of PAL encourages its residents, businesses, organizations, and community partners to increase awareness of pediatric cancer, support affected families, and recognize the importance of organizations working to ease the burdens associated with childhood cancer. Now, therefore, I, Heather Carr, by the virtue of the authority vested in me as the mayor of the City of Powell, Ohio, on behalf of City Council, do hereby recognize Pediatric Cancer Month and honor Alex Schreiner, his parents, Heather and Chuck, his brother Jacob, and the 2816 Foundation for their courage, compassion, and commitment to helping families affected by pediatric cancer. I encourage all members of the community to support families facing pediatric cancer and the organizations working to ease their burdens while continuing to raise awareness and hope throughout their journey. And I think you wanted to say a few words. Do you want to have more than a few words? Okay. So are you okay if we turn this further? All right. I'll go this way so around everybody. We're just starting off on a light note tonight, right? Yeah. Childhood cancer, good topic. So thanks so much to the City of PAL for honoring our family for Pediatric Cancer Awareness Month. For those of you who don't know me, my name's Heather Schreiner. I grew up just down the road, actually off of Smokey Row Road in Worthington. I always laugh because local roots, that used to be Don Antonio's. I'm probably dating myself there for any of you who've grown up in PAL. But in truth, I'm glad we're doing this in October. I don't love Pediatric Cancer Month in September for a lot of reasons. It's a grim reminder of not only what we're dealing with every day, but some of the things you might find a little shocking. For example, all of the chemo and medications utilized on my child were over 60 years old.