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COUNCIL FOR THE VILLAGE OF YELLOW SPRINGS
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
AGENDA
| In Council Chambers @6:00 P.M. | | June 6, 2022 |
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CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
EXECUTIVE SESSION (6:00)
For the Purpose of the Discussion of the Compensation and Employment of Village Employees.
ANNOUNCEMENTS (7:00)
CONSENT AGENDA (7:15)
1. Minutes of May 16, 2022 Regular Session
2. Minutes of May 27, 2022 Special Meeting: Retreat
REVIEW OF AGENDA (7:20)
I. PETITIONS/COMMUNICATIONS (7:25)
The Clerk will receive and file:
Marianne MacQueen re: Regional Green Invitation
Lindsay Burke re: Unaddressed Complaint
GCCHD re: Children’s Mental Health Awareness
Brian Housh re: Cleveland.com Article
Brian Housh re: Testimony Opposing HJR 4
Joseph Amend re: Public Record Complaints
Marcia Wallgren re: Objection to Dayton Street Sewer Replacement Project
Lisa Abel et al re: Unleashed Dogs
Chief Burge re: Unleashed Dogs
II. PUBLIC HEARINGS/LEGISLATION (7:30)
Second Reading and Public Hearing of Ordinance 2022-20 Approving the Form and
Authorizing the Execution of an Energy Contract with American Municipal Power, Inc.
Emergency Reading of Ordinance 2022-21 Enacting New Section 206.04 “Credit Card Policy” of the Codified Ordinances of the Village of Yellow Springs, Ohio and Amending Section 505 of the Personnel Policy Manual and Declaring an Emergency
First Reading of Ordinance 2022-22 Amending the Official Zoning Map of the Village of Yellow Springs, Ohio for the Property Located at
110 East Center College Street Parcel Id #F19000100080037300 from “E-I” Educational Institution District to “R-C” High-Density Residential District for a Total of 0.8045 Acres
First Reading of Ordinance 2022-23 Repealing Section 1040.12 “Utility Round Up Fund” And Enacting New Section 1040.12 Entitled “Utility Round Up Program”
First Reading of Ordinance 2022-24 Amending Council Rules and Procedures for 2022
Reading of Resolution 2022-28 Authorizing the Village Manager to Enter Into an Agreement for the Sale of Village Owned Renewable Energy Credits
Reading of Resolution 2022-34 Affirming the Rights of LGBTQ Persons and Celebrating Our Shared Diversities
Reading of Resolution 2022-35 Authorizing the Village Manager to Enter into an Agreement with Gray’s Tree Experts for 2022 Utility Line Clearance (Section 1) of the Village
Reading of Resolution 2022-36 Approving an Employment Contract with Michelle Robinson as Accounting and Payroll Manager
Reading of Resolution 2022-37 Approving a Five Year Contract with Josue Salmeron for Continuing Service as Village Manager
III. CITIZEN CONCERNS (8:20)
IV. SPECIAL REPORTS (8:30)
American Municipal Power Representatives re: Village Power Portfolio (25 min.)
Public Works Project Update (Burns: 15 min.)
Climate Action Update (MacQueen: 10 min.)
V. OLD BUSINESS (9:20)
Lawson Place Funding Request (Housh: 5 min.)
Environmental Commission Request for 2022 Funding (MacQueen: 5 min.)
Camera Proposal for Gaunt Park Pool (Burns: 5 min.)
VI. NEW BUSINESS (9:35)
Goals Report-Out (Housh: 5 min.)
Request for Funding for Safety Lights (Clerk: 5 min)
Finance Committee Update (Housh: 10 min.)
VII. MANAGER’S REPORT (9:55)
VIII. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS* (10:10)
June 21: Second Reading and Public Hearing of Ordinance 2022-22 Amending the Official Zoning Map of the Village of Yellow Springs, Ohio for the Property Located at
110 East Center College Street Parcel Id #F19000100080037300 from “E-I” Educational Institution District to “R-C” High-Density Residential District for a Total of 0.8045 Acres
Second Reading and Public Hearing of Ordinance 2022-23 Repealing Section 1040.12 “Utility Round Up Fund” And Enacting New Section 1040.12 Entitled “Utility Round Up Program”
Second Reading and Public Hearing of Ordinance 2022-24 Amending Council Rules and Procedures for 2022
Resolution 2022-38 Approving the Finance Director’s 2023 Tax Budget for the Village of Yellow Springs
Ordinance Creating a Storm Water Fund
Ordinance Creating a Storm Water Fee
Ordinance Amending Village Tap Fees
*Future Agenda items are noted for planning purposes only and are subject to change.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
ADJOURNMENT
The next regular meeting of the Council of the Village of Yellow Springs will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 21, 2022.
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.