Law Committee Meeting Minutes
Friday, February 20, 2026
12:30 p.m.
City Hall
104 East Main Street
1897 Conference Room, 2nd Floor
Meeting Called to Order @ 12:30 p.m.
Attendance:
☐ Kate Smiley, Facilitator & Chair ☐ Stephen Ogg, Member ☐ Stephanie Hall, LD
☐ John Carr, Member ☐ Don McDaniel, Mayor ☐ Mitch Harden, ALD
☐ Corey Schoonover, Member ☐ Carrie Woody, SSD ☐
ADDITIONAL ATTENDEES: Amie Cohen, Alayna Hoop, Joe Bizjak, Lynda Berge and Greenfield Township
Trustee, Jennifer Sitterley
New Business:
a. Greenfield Twp. Negotiations
- Greenfield Township Trustee presented documents pertaining to land in Greenfield Township,
near Wilson Rd, and possible partnership agreements b/w the Township and City for awareness.
Request for consideration of buffer zones and rezoning in the future.
- Mayor confirmed nothing imminent happening.
b. Law Director Budget/Staff Update
- Review of Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) Expense Report 1/1 – 2/28/2026
- Review of regular Law Directors dept Expense Report 1/1 – 2/28/2026
- Staff updates, including pending retirement of Sr. Attorney. Recruitment will start in March.
Old Business:
- Law Director corrected misinformation posted publicly on social media by an elected official regarding
Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) funding requirements.
Open Issues:
- Upcoming Legislation = AEP has been working on transmission updates, and they are requesting four
additional easements. Right-of-Way Manager and City Engineer have reviewed and approved, with a
proposed rate calculated on value of the land that has been deemed appropriate.
Adjournment @ 1:33pm
Motion: Corey Schoonover, At-Large Rep. Second: John Carr, At-Large Rep.
Next Meeting: Friday, April 17th at 12:30pm ~ 104 E. Main Street, 1897 Conference Room, 2nd Floor
Respectfully submitted,
Kate Smiley, Law Committee Chair
5th Ward Representative