Kenton Lions Club Hears From Councilman Chad Miller on Proposed City Charter

The Kenton Lions Club held its regular meeting recently.  Guest Speaker for the evening was Chad Miller, Kenton City Council Member representing the 4th Ward, is involved with the finance, utility and legislative committees.  Chad presented members with information about the upcoming ordinance submitted to the board of elections on whether a commission shall be chosen to frame a city charter.  He stated that the Council desires to enact a charter for the purpose of providing a better governmental framework for the City of Kenton.  He gave examples of how a charter will provide stricter criteria and more specific job descriptions for hiring personnel and improve the efficiency pertaining to local issues.  

Chad also gave examples of surrounding cities like Bellefontaine, Marion and Lima having Charters. He pointed out that the charter would be created by a committee of 15 elected city residents who would draft a charter with the guidance of a qualified law firm.  This charter would be voted on in Nov. 2026, after all residents get a copy to look at and provide feedback.   

Committee Reports

Playground Equipment Update – Lion Joe Burbacher led discussion on teens climbing the monument at the park and had estimates on signage to stay off.  After discussion, members decided not to invest in signs that would be ignored and encouraged members to report and take pictures of youth climbing it and address with school personnel and/or school resource officers.   Lions Roar: Lion Todd Oates is looking at dates/availability of the new KCS Performing Arts Center.  Christmas Parade, Nov. 25th:  Lion Judd Robinson has been in contact with the area marching band directors and has a meeting with The Chamber of Commerce later in the month.   Mints: Lion Jack Elsasser said he collected $37.96 or .52/roll

Chicken Dinner Fundraiser: Lion President Brad Bailey updated members that tickets need to be sold.  He reminded members that helpers will be needed at 3 pm on Oct. 3rd to assemble everything.  All the contents are coming in bulk.  They will furnish 4 oz cups with lids for the baked beans and Cole slaw.  They will furnish styrofoam containers for the chicken, baked beans and Cole slaw, and roll with butter.  They will also furnish cutlery setup (i.e. napkin, salt, pepper and fork with knife) and generic bags.  We have to put the bulk items together for the meals.  Remember dinner pickup time is 4-6 pm.

The Meeting Adjourned at 8:26 PM, Followed by the Lions Roar.

Submitted by Lion Rick Collins