City Commissioner· 2026-2029
Chris Wallace
Springfield
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 20
- Total speaking time
- 50:30
- Avg per meeting
- 2:32
- Segments
- 1036
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Top issues during term (20)
Rezoning of 1520 N. Belmont Avenue from RHD to PIE
Private capital investment by Alta Fiber to expand local telecommunications infrastructure.
Community Fear and Advocacy Regarding Federal Immigration (ICE) Enforcement
Shifts in workforce availability and community support demands could ripple through the local economy.
Police and Fire Division Capital Plans
Potential allocation of public safety personnel and potential overtime expenses.
High-Density Computing Facilities Moratorium
Substantial capital and operational costs for municipal broadband deployment.
Flock Safety Automated License Plate Reader Cameras
Uses grant funding previously allocated for violent crime reduction.
Proposed County Jail and Public Safety Building Site
Estimated at $125.7 million, funded partly through county reserves and grants, with officials still hunting for more funding to reduce the local share.
Personnel Retirement and Employment
Labor negotiations could affect future payroll and benefit costs, but no figures were made public.
Tremont Barrel Fill Remediation Update
High environmental remediation and brownfield cleanup costs.
immigration and demographic change
While local businesses gain workers, the sudden population surge likely strains city budgets and public services.
City Manager Reinstatement
No salary increase, but the severance-related terms could carry future cost if the manager's employment ends without cause.
HUD Federal Grant Allocations and Permanent Supportive Housing
About $2.3 million in federal funding for the 2026 fiscal year, roughly $10,000 less than 2025.
Immigration and naturalization support
Local businesses and public services could take a major hit as a chunk of our workforce and community suddenly faces forced removal.
York Street sewer line under Norfolk Southern tracks
Street Lighting Maintenance and Outages
Costs are absorbed by Ohio Edison as part of utility maintenance and repair operations.
Homeless Shelter and Warming Center Resources
The city's spending on Sheltered Inc. was questioned, but no figure was provided.
Electra.aero Airport Development and Employment Incentive
The city forgoes roughly $1.4 million in income tax over seven years but retains a similar amount, with the deal void if hiring targets aren't met.
Electra.aero Airport Facility Development & Land Sale
The incentive agreement represents about $1.4 million in net retained income tax sharing over seven years, with the city retaining an equal amount.
Personnel Employment Matter Discussed in Closed Session
Utility Rate Increases for Water and Sewer
Over $102,000 in additional encumbrances plus roughly $518,000 in utility/fuel appropriations across funds.
2027 City Tax Budget and General Fund Pressures
Directly impacts municipal service funding and taxpayer obligations.
Decisions during term (386)
Recorded while Wallace was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Adjournment
Approval of minutes
Ordinance 21226 — Rezone 1520 North Belmont Avenue
Ordinance 23026 — Norfolk Southern sewer line agreement
Ordinance 23126 — 2026 Byrne JAG grant application
Resolution 28725 — Utility super blanket purchase orders
Resolution 23726 — Amend City Manager Heck's employment agreement
Ordinance 09423 — ODOT agreement amendment, Decorative Lights Project
Ordinance 07626 — East Home Road storm sewer change order
Ordinance 09726 — S&ME geotechnical services amendment
Ordinance 21825 — Airport Taxiway C change orders
Ordinance 00926 — Supplemental appropriations
Ordinance 01026 — Moral obligations (confirming purchases)
Rezoning 1520 N. Belmont Avenue to PIE District
Approval of Minutes (October 6, 2026)
Ordinance 194-24 — ODOT OTP2 grant extension
Ordinance 242-25 — ODOT Urban Transit grant extension
Ordinance 170-15 — MVECA dark fiber agreement extension
Ordinance 164-26 — Cincinnati Bell purchase agreement extension
Ordinance 224-26 — 2026 HUD CDBG, ESG and HOME grants
Voting record (428)
Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.
Adjournment
Approval of minutes
Ordinance 21226 — Rezone 1520 North Belmont Avenue
Ordinance 23026 — Norfolk Southern sewer line agreement
Ordinance 23126 — 2026 Byrne JAG grant application
Resolution 28725 — Utility super blanket purchase orders
Resolution 23726 — Amend City Manager Heck's employment agreement
Ordinance 09423 — ODOT agreement amendment, Decorative Lights Project
Ordinance 07626 — East Home Road storm sewer change order
Ordinance 09726 — S&ME geotechnical services amendment
Ordinance 21825 — Airport Taxiway C change orders
Ordinance 00926 — Supplemental appropriations
Ordinance 01026 — Moral obligations (confirming purchases)
Rezoning 1520 N. Belmont Avenue to PIE District
the public hearing adjourned at 7:22 p.m.
On Motion of Mrs. Tackett, seconded by Mr. Rigsbee, the public hearing adjourned at 7:00 p.m.
On Motion of Mrs. Tackett, seconded by Mr. Rigsbee, the communication was ordered received, recorded in the minutes, and filed.
Approval of Change Order No. 3 with SpryPoint Services, Inc.
Approval of 2026 Bagged Leaves Collection Contract with Rumpke
Approval of Change Order No. 5 for Henry Street Sewer Replacement
Approval of Real Estate Appropriation for Bechtle Avenue and Hillcrest Avenue Sidewalks
Confirmation of Purchases and Services
Approval of Supplemental Appropriations
Establishment of Super Blanket Purchase Orders
Approval of 2027 City Commission Meeting Calendar
On Motion of Mr. Wallace, seconded by Mr. Rigsbee, the Ordinance passed
On Motion of Mr. Wallace, seconded by Mr. Rigsbee, the Ordinance passed
On Motion of Mrs. Tackett, seconded by Mr. Rigsbee, the Ordinance passed
On Motion of Mrs. Tackett, seconded by Mr. Rigsbee, the Ordinance passed
On Motion of Mrs. Tackett, seconded by Mr. Wallace, the was adjourned at 8:04 p.m.
On Motion of Mrs. Tackett, seconded by Mr. Rigsbee, the minutes of the September 8, 2026 Executive Session, Public Hearings, Public Comment, Regular Meeting and the September 14, 2026 Special Meeting
On Motion of Mrs. Tackett, seconded by Mr. Rigsbee, the Ordinance passed
On Motion of Mr. Wallace, seconded by Mr. Rigsbee, the Ordinance passed
On Motion of Mr. Rigsbee, seconded by Mrs. Tackett, the Resolution adopted
On Motion of Mr. Wallace, seconded by Mr. Rigsbee, the Ordinance passed
On Motion of Mr. Rigsbee, seconded by Mr. Wallace, the Ordinance passed
On Motion of Mr. Wallace, seconded by Mr. Rigsbee, the Ordinance passed
On Motion of Mrs. Tackett, seconded by Mr. Rigsbee, the Ordinance passed
On Motion of Mrs. Tackett, seconded by Mr. Rigsbee, the Ordinance passed
On Motion of Mr. Rigsbee, seconded by Mrs. Tackett, the Resolution adopted
On Motion of Mr. Rigsbee, seconded by Mrs. Tackett, the Ordinance passed
On Motion of Mr. Rigsbee, seconded by Mrs. Tackett, the Ordinance passed
Reinstatement of City Manager Bryan Heck
Stated that after due diligence, the city's responsibility is to return an employee to work from paid leave when appropriate.