COUNCIL FOR THE VILLAGE OF YELLOW SPRINGS

WORK SESSION AND REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING

AGENDA

 

In Council Chambers @5:00 P.M.

 

Monday, July 20, 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.

 

WORK SESSION @5PM

 

CALL TO ORDER

 

ROLL CALL

 

WORK SESSION

Rollout of New Village Website.

 

ADJOURNMENT

 

REGULAR SESSION @6PM

 

CALL TO ORDER

 

ROLL CALL

 

ANNOUNCEMENTS

 

CONSENT AGENDA

1.      Minutes of July 6, 2026 Regular Meeting

2.      Credit Card Statement for June, 2026

 

REVIEW OF AGENDA

 

I.                   PETITIONS/COMMUNICATIONS (6:05)

The Clerk will receive and file:

 

Benjamin Valley re: Animal Control Contract Question

Pam Nelson re: Concern re: Development on Glass Farm

Mayor’s Clerk re: Mayor’s Reports (3)

 

II.                CITIZEN CONCERNS (6:10)

 

III.             PUBLIC HEARINGS/LEGISLATION (6:25)

Emergency Reading of Ordinance 2026-13 Approving a Third Quarter 2026 Supplemental Appropriation and Declaring an Emergency

First Reading of Ordinance 2026-14 Repealing and Replacing Section 206.04 “Credit Card Policy” of the Codified Ordinances of the Village of Yellow Springs, Ohio

First Reading of Ordinance 2026-15 Renewing a Franchise for Operation of a Gas Utility in the Village of Yellow Springs, Ohio to the Vectren/Center Point Energy Company and Specifying the Terms and Conditions Thereof

Emergency Reading of Ordinance 2026-16 Approving the Editing and Inclusion of Certain Ordinances and Resolutions as Parts of the Various Component Codes of the Codified Ordinances; Approving, Adopting and Enacting New Matter in the Updated and Revised Codified Ordinances; Repealing Ordinances and Resolutions in Conflict Therewith; Publishing the Enactment of New Matter; and Declaring an Emergency

First Reading of Ordinance 2026-17 Approving a Bad Debt Write-Off Policy for Village Accounts

Reading of Resolution 2026-29 Approving a Grant to Yellow Springs Senior Center

 

IV.             SPECIAL REPORTS

 

V.                MANAGER’S REPORT (6:45)

 

VI.             OLD BUSINESS (7:00)

Housing Mission Statement (Hsu: 5 min.)

 

VII.          NEW BUSINESS (7:00)

      Bowen Housing Study Work Session Discussion (Giardullo/Burns: 5 min.)

 

VIII.       BOARD AND COMMISSION REPORTS

Planning Commission                                                            Leonard           Brown

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

Active Transportation Liaison                                                            Pearce

Miami Valley Regional Planning Commission (MVRPC)     Semere            Brown

Greene County Regional Planning Commission (GCRPC)   Brown             Semere

Housing Committee                                                                Hsu                  TBD

 

IX.       FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS*         (7:20)

Aug. 3:                        CANCELLED

Aug. 17:          Work Session: Bowen Housing Study

Aug. 17:          Second Reading and Public Hearing of Ordinance 2026-14 Repealing and Replacing Section 206.04 “Credit Card Policy” of the Codified Ordinances of the Village of Yellow Springs, Ohio

Second Reading and Public Hearing of Ordinance 2026-15 Renewing a Franchise for Operation of a Gas Utility in the Village of Yellow Springs, Ohio to the Vectren/Center Point Energy Company and Specifying the Terms and Conditions Thereof

Second Reading and Public Hearing of Ordinance 2026-17 Approving a Bad Debt Write-Off Policy for Village Accounts

Reading of Resolution 2026-31 Providing VYS Job Descriptions

                        Recommendation of Strategic Planner
                        Economic Development Progress Update

Sep. 8:             Reading of Resolution 2026-30 Accepting Amounts and Rates as Determined by the Budget Commission and Authorizing the Necessary Tax Levies and Certifying Them to the County Auditor

 

*Future Agenda items are noted for planning purposes only and are subject to change.

 

EXECUTIVE SESSION

            Under Ohio Revised Code 121.22(G)(1) To consider the appointment of a public official.

 

MOTION TO ENTER REGULAR SESSION

 

NOMINATION/VOTE FOR BZA POSITIONS

 

ADJOURNMENT

The next regular meeting of the Council for the Village of Yellow Springs will be held at 6:00 p.m. on Monday, August 17, 2026.

 

 

 

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