COUNCIL FOR THE VILLAGE OF YELLOW SPRINGS

REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING

AGENDA

 

 

 

 

Anyone can observe the meeting via cable channel 5, YouTube (Community Access Yellow Springs) or on Facebook.   If you would like to make a live statement or otherwise participate virtually, please contact Judy Kintner (Clerk@yso.com or 937-767-9126) to arrange access to the Zoom meeting platform. THIS MUST BE DONE PRIOR TO 6pm ON THE DATE OF THE MEETING.  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.  VIRTUAL PARTICIPATION WILL BE PERMITTED ONLY DURING LEGISLATION AND CITIZEN CONCERNS.

 

CALL TO ORDER

 

ROLL CALL

 

SWEARINGS-IN

 

ANNOUNCEMENTS

            Beth Rubin re: Greene County Children’s Services Renewal Levy

            Delana Zapata re: Greene County Board of Developmental Disabilities Renewal Levy

 

CONSENT AGENDA

1.      Minutes of  October 2, 2023 Regular Session

2.      Minutes of October 12, 2023 Special Session: Budget

3.      Credit Card Statement for September, 2023

 

REVIEW OF AGENDA

 

I.             PETITIONS/COMMUNICATIONS

The Clerk will receive and file:

           

Laura Curliss re: Comments Regarding Council President

John Hempfling re: Comments Regarding Council President

Mayor’s Clerk re: Mayor’s Monthly (3)

Kate Anderson re: Community Meals (2)

Beth Rubin re: Greene County Children’s Services Renewal Levy

Delana Zapata re: Greene County Department of Disabilities Renewal Levy

Kevin Stokes re: Council Initiatives Policy

 

II.          PUBLIC HEARINGS/LEGISLATION (7:20)

First Reading of Ordinance 2023-35 Amending the Village Income Tax Code

Reading of Resolution 2023-69 Approving a Sponsorship and Grant Policy for the Village of Yellow Springs

Reading of Resolution 2023-70 Granting a Stipend to Superintendent of Water and Electric Ben Sparks

Reading of Resolution 2023-71 Granting a Stipend to Finance Director Amy Kemper

 

III.      CITIZEN CONCERNS (7:30)

 

IV.       SPECIAL REPORTS (7:40)

Power Portfolio Review (John Courtney: 15 min.)

                        Youth Center and Pool Operations (Samantha Stewart: 10 min.)

 

V.          MANAGER’S REPORT (8:05)

 

VI.       OLD BUSINESS

 

VII.    NEW BUSINESS (8:20)

Police Recruit Program Proposal (Burge: 5 min.)

 

VIII. BOARD AND COMMISSION REPORTS (8:25)

Planning Commission (PC)        Leonard Brown

Active Transportation Enhancement Committee (ATEC) MacQueen Housh

Finance Committee      Housh Leonard

Yellow Spring Development Corporation (YSDC) Stokes Brown

Public Arts & Culture Commission (PACC)     Brown Leonard

Library Commission (LC)         Stokes           MacQueen

Environmental Commission (EC)       MacQueen Brown

Housing Committee       Leonard Brown

Village Mediation Program (VMP)       MacQueen    

YS School Liaison Housh           MacQueen

YS Chamber Liaison Stokes Leonard

Miami Valley Regional Planning Commission (MVRPC) Housh   Burns

Greene County Regional Planning Commission (GCRPC) Stokes Housh

Municipal Broadband/Fiber Advisory Committee (MBAC) Stokes Housh

 

IX.       FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS*   (8:40)

Oct. 20:            12-2pm Special Meeting: Budget Session #2

Oct. 23:             4-6pm Special Meeting: Budget Session #3

Nov. 6: Second Reading and Public Hearing of Ordinance 2023-35 Amending the Village Income Tax Code

Treasurer Report

                        Third Quarter Financials

Nov. 20:            Final Budget Amendments

                        First Reading of 2024 Village Budget Ordinance

First Reading of Ordinance 2023-36 Accepting Planning Commission Recommendation to Approve Spring Meadows Final Plan

                      Housing Committee Update

            Announcement of Incoming Council and Orientation Schedule

Dec. 4:            Second Reading and Public Hearing of 2024 Village Budget

Second Reading and Public Hearing of Ordinance Accepting Planning Commission Recommendation to Approve Spring Meadows Final Plan

                       

*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 Monday, November 6, 2023.

 

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.