COUNCIL FOR THE VILLAGE OF YELLOW SPRINGS
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
AGENDA
| In Council Chambers @6:00 P.M. | | Monday, February 2, 2026 |
Anyone can observe the meeting live via cable Channel 5, (Community Access Yellow Springs) or on YouTube. ZOOM participation will be offered only for virtual meetings. Please contact the Council Clerk at 937-767-9126 or clerk@yellowsprings.gov for any questions regarding the Council meeting.
1. Minutes of January 20, 2026 Regular Meeting
2. Minutes of January 20, 2026 Special Meeting: Work Session
3. Minutes of January 23, 2026 Special Meeting: Retreat
The Clerk will receive and file:
David Hergescheimer re: Re-open Short Street
Mitzie Miller re: Mills Lawn and Traffic
Evelyn LaMers re: Re-open Short Street
Carol Cottom re: Re-open Short Street
Chris Zurbuchen re: Re-open Short Street
Charlene Prestopino re: Short Street Presentation Comments
Barbara Mann re: Apply for AARP Grant
Jason Lavek re: Traffic Safety on Fairfield Pike
Ralita Chambers re: Comment and Suggestions to New Council
Emergency Reading of Ordinance 2026-02 Approving a First Quarter Supplemental Appropriation and Declaring an Emergency
First Reading of Ordinance 2026-03 Repealing Chapter 220.01 “Rules and Procedures” of the Codified Ordinances of the Village of Yellow Springs, Ohio and Enacting New Chapter 220.01 “Rules and Procedures”
Reading of Resolution 2026-04 Adopting the 2025 Greene County Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan
Reading of Resolution 2026-05 Authorizing the Village Manager to Apply for Loan Funds from the Environmental Protection Agency in an Amount of up to $100,000
Short Street Presentation (Burns, Giardullo, Burge, Guest Speakers: 60 min)
Note: Citizen Concerns on Short Street will be taken after the staff presentation. (30 min.)
Council Discussion for the Purpose of a Decision Regarding the Future of Short Street. (DeVore Leonard: 20 min.)
Board and Commission Seat Assignments (DeVore Leonard: 10 min.)
Draft Village Values/Village Goals Document (DeVore Leonard: 5 min.)
Retreat Follow-up Information (DeVore Leonard: 5 min.)
Nominations: Brian Gibson; Environmental Commission (new member); Johanna Schultz-Herman; Environmental Commission (returning member), Stephen Green; Planning Commission (returning member)
Feb. 17: 5pm Work Session (Village Values/Goals)
6pm Regular Meeting
Second Reading and Public Hearing of Ordinance 2026-03 Repealing Chapter 220.01 “Rules and Procedures” of the Codified Ordinances of the Village of Yellow Springs, Ohio and Enacting New Chapter 220.01 “Rules and Procedures”
Reading of Resolution 2026-06 Approving Dues for Regional Planning and Coordinating Commission of Greene County for 2026
Reading of Resolution 2026-07 Designating Judy Kintner as Village Council’s Designee to Receive Public Records Training on Behalf of Each of the Elected Officials Pursuant to and in Accordance with Ohio Revised Code Section 109.43(B) and 149.43(E) (1)
Reading of Resolution 2026-08 Approving Village Goals for 2026-2027
Reading of Resolution 2026-XX Authorizing the Village Manager to Apply for Grant Funding from Ohio Department of Transportation
March 2: Prioritization of Projects/Requests
Special Reports Topic Discussion
Quarterly Financials
End of Year Report: Finance
End of Year Report: Treasurer
March 16: Solicitor Evaluation
Annual Calendar Update
Personnel Policy Manual Ordinance
*Future Agenda items are noted for planning purposes only and are subject to change.
The next regular meeting of the Council for the Village of Yellow Springs will be held at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, and will be preceded by a work session at 5pm.
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.