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COUNCIL FOR THE VILLAGE OF YELLOW SPRINGS
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
AGENDA
| Virtual Meeting @7:00 P.M. | | April 19, 2021 |
Please note: In accordance with Village Ordinance 2020-36, this meeting will be held as a remote meeting. The public is not permitted to access Council Chambers during the meeting.
UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE, ALL COUNCIL MEETINGS WILL BE HELD VIRTUALLY. Anyone can observe the meeting via YouTube (Community Access Yellow Springs), Facebook or by contacting porourke@yso.com. If you would like to make a live statement or otherwise participate, please contact Judy Kintner (Clerk@yso.com or 937-767-9126) to arrange via the Zoom meeting platform. Please be advised that if you wish to participate, you MUST identify yourself and your contact information as it will be part of the public record created from the meeting. No unidentified statements or commentary or from platforms other than Zoom will be read into the minutes of the meeting or responded to in real time. Council may establish reasonable uniform limitations on public participation, including time restrictions for comments.
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
ANNOUNCEMENTS
CONSENT AGENDA (7:10)
1. Minutes of April 5, 2021 Regular Session
REVIEW OF AGENDA (7:15)
I. PETITIONS/COMMUNICATIONS (7:20)
The Clerk will receive and file:
Rebecca Kuder re: Transient Guest Lodging
GCPH re: Distracted Driving Awareness Month
Elise Burns re: Mayor’s Report (2)
Tim Barhorst re: Carbon Dividend Tax
Eric Clark re: Transient Guest Lodging
Don Hollister re: Miami Township Position Regarding Kingwood Solar
Thea Tremain re: Transient Guest Lodging
II. PUBLIC HEARINGS/LEGISLATION (7:25)
Second Reading and Public Hearing of Ordinance 2021-06 Repealing Chapter 882 “Lodging Excise Tax” of the Codified Ordinances of Yellow Springs, Ohio and Enacting New Chapter 882 “Lodging Excise Tax”
First Reading of Ordinance 2021-07 Dedicating a Revenue Source from Affordable Housing Mitigation Fees for the Fund Established for the Furtherance of Affordable Housing in the Village of Yellow Springs
First Reading of Ordinance 2021-08 Amending Section 1262.08 of the Codified Ordinances of the Village of Yellow Springs, Ohio with Respect to Transient Guest Lodging Special Requirements for Conditional Use Permits
Reading of Resolution 2021-13 Approving the Annual Fee for Spring Clean-Up
Reading of Resolution 2021-14 Supporting Legislative Action for the Carbon Tax Dividend
Reading of Resolution 2021-15 Supporting Glen Helen’s Application to the Clean Ohio Conservation Fund of the Ohio Public Works Commission
III. CITIZEN CONCERNS (8:05)
IV. SPECIAL REPORTS (8:15)
Strong Towns Presentation (Salmeron: 10 min.)
V. OLD BUSINESS (8:25)
Review Council Roles and Responsibilities and Commission Assignments (Housh: 30 min.)
VI. NEW BUSINESS (9:05)
Proposal for a Dedicated Outdoor Refreshment Area (DORA) (Salmeron: 5 min.)
Memorial Naming of Ellis Park Bike Spur Proposal (Housh: 5 min.)
VII. MANAGER’S REPORT (9:15)
VIII. BOARD AND COMMISSION REPORTS (9:20)
| Planning Commission (PC) | | | Curliss | | Kreeger |
| (Nominations) | | | | | |
| Active Transportation Enhancement Committee (ATEC) | | | Curliss | | Housh |
| Investment Advisory Committee (IAC) | | | | | Housh |
| Yellow Spring Development Corporation (YSDC) | | | Kreeger | | MacQueen |
| | | Kreeger | | Housh (Nominations) | |
| Library Commission (LC) | | | Stokes | | MacQueen |
| Human Relations Commission (HRC) | | | Stokes | | Curliss |
| Justice System Collaborative Committee (JSCC) | | | Housh | | Kreeger |
| Environmental Commission (EC) | | | MacQueen | | Curliss (NOMINATIONS) |
| Housing Advisory Board (HAB) | | | MacQueen | | Stokes |
| Village Mediation Program (VMP) | | | MacQueen | | Kreeger |
| Miami Valley Regional Planning Commission (MVRPC) | | | Housh | | Salmeron |
| Greene County Regional Planning Commission (GCRPC) | | | Housh | | Curliss |
| Residential Solar Task Force (RSTF) | | | Curliss | | Stokes |
| Municipal Broadband/Fiber Advisory Committee (MBAC) | Stokes | | | Housh | |
IX. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS* (9:25)
May 3: First Reading of Weeds Ordinance Text Amendment
Parking Minimums Discussion
Reciprocal Income Tax Discussion
Ordinance Establishing Chapter 212 of the Codified Ordinances: Ethics
Ordinance Approving the Amended Personnel Policy Manual
Resolution Supporting Climate and Sustainability Actions
*Future Agenda items are noted for planning purposes only and are subject to change.
ADJOURNMENT
The next regular meeting of the Council of the Village of Yellow Springs will be held as a virtual meeting at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, May 3, 2021.
The Village of Yellow Springs is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities. Any person requiring a disability accommodation should contact the Village Clerk of Council’s Office at 767-9126 or via e-mail at clerk@yso.com for more information.