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Overflow crowd will be seated in lobby
In her weekly memo to Middletown City Council, City Manager Judy Gilleland said the city hall staff is preparing for a large crowd for council’s Tuesday, May 6 meeting.
A large crowd is anticipated due to an agenda item seeking council confirmation of a rezoning decision made by the Middletown Planning Commission in March.
The proposed rezoning of 157 acres has raised the ire of Monroe residents who live adjacent to the property as it is being targeted for the construction of a $340 million cokemaking and electric generation plant. Residents say they are not opposed to the building of the plant but they do object to the proposed location off of Ohio 4 near their homes. They would prefer the plant be located inside the property of AK Steel Corp.
Gilleland said the city fire marshal will be on hand to ensure the capacity of the council chamber is not exceeded. Overflow seating will be provided in the lobby where people can observe the proceedings on a television monitor. She also added that officers will be present to ensure a safe environment for all.
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