REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
AGENDA
In Council Chambers @6:00 P.M. Tuesday, February 17, 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.
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
SWEARINGS-IN
Stephen Green: Planning Commission
Lexi Kip: Environmental Commission
ANNOUNCEMENTS
CONSENT AGENDA
1. Minutes of February 2, 2026 Regular Meeting
2. Credit Card Statement for January
REVIEW OF AGENDA
I. PETITIONS/COMMUNICATIONS
The Clerk will receive and file:
Molly Lunde re: Unsafe Structures in Business District
Mayor’s Clerk re: Mayor’s Monthly Report (2)
Anne Randolph re: Thanks for Opening Short Street
Council Clerk re: Board and Commission Updated Document
Marcia Wallgren re: How Motions and Votes Should Work
II. PUBLIC HEARINGS/LEGISLATION (6:15)
First Reading of Ordinance 2026-04 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 Purchase of a YSPD Cruiser at State Bid Pricing
Reading of Resolution 2026-09 Approving 2026 Expenditures for “AMERICA 250” Events as Appropriated in the Village of Yellow Springs 2026 Budget
III. CITIZEN CONCERNS (6:40)
IV. SPECIAL REPORTS
V. MANAGER’S REPORT (6:50)
VI. OLD BUSINESS (7:05)
Village Goals Document Discussion (Giardullo: 45 min.)
VII. NEW BUSINESS (7:50)
Housing: Next Steps (DeVore Leonard: 15 min.)
VIII. BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS (8:05)
Planning Commission Leonard Brown
Active Transportation Enhancement Committee (ATEC) Pearce
Finance Committee Leonard Semere
Yellow Spring Development Corporation (YSDC) Brown Semere
Public Arts & Culture Commission Brown Pearce
Library Commission (LC) Hsu Semere
Environmental Commission (EC) (TBD) Brown Hsu
Village Mediation Program (VMP) Brown
YS School Liaison Pearce
YS Chamber Liaison Leonard
Miami Valley Regional Planning Commission (MVRPC) Semere Brown
Greene County Regional Planning Commission (GCRPC) Brown Semere
Municipal Broadband/Fiber Advisory Committee (MBAC)
X. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS* (8:10)
March 2: Second Reading and Public Hearing of Ordinance 2026-04 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 2026-10 Approving 2026 Expenditures for Public Arts and Culture Commission as Appropriated in the Village of Yellow Springs 2026 Budget
Reading of Resolution 2026-11 Approving 2026 Expenditures for Environmental Commission as Appropriated in the Village of Yellow Springs 2026 Budget
Reading of Resolution 2026-12 Approving Village Goals for 2026-2027
Prioritization of Projects/Requests
Special Reports Topic Discussion
Quarterly Financials
End of Year Report: Finance
End of Year Report: Treasurer
March 16: Swearing In: Schultz-Herman; Gibson
Annual Calendar Update
Personnel Policy Manual Ordinance
April 6:
April 20: Solicitor Evaluation Timeline
*Future Agenda items are noted for planning purposes only and are subject to change.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
ADJOURNMENT
The next regular meeting of the Council for the Village of Yellow Springs will be held at 6:00 p.m. on Monday, March 2, 2026.
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