COUNCIL FOR THE VILLAGE OF YELLOW SPRINGS

REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING

AGENDA

 

In Council Chambers @6:00 P.M.

Tuesday, September 8, 2026

 

                                                          

 

Anyone can observe meetings 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

 

ANNOUNCEMENTS

 

CONSENT AGENDA

1.       Minutes of August 17, 2026 Regular Meeting

2.       Minutes of August 17, 2026 Special Meeting: Work Session: Bowen Housing Study

3.       Minutes of August 21, 2026, Special Meeting: Executive Session

 

REVIEW OF AGENDA

             

I.         PETITIONS/COMMUNICATIONS (6:10)

The Clerk will receive and file:

 

            Letters in Support of Johnnie Burns:

           

                        Alex Price (2)

                        Amy Bailey

                        Amy Wamsley

                        Arthur and Julie Allison

                        Carl Champney

                        Carmen Milano

                        Carolyn Powers

                        Charlene Prestopino

                        Dorothee Bouquet

                        Holly Smith-Conway (2)

                        Joanne Lakomski

                        Johanna Northway

                        Johanna Northway re: Opposition to Village Funded Housing Initiatives

                        Joslyn LaFlamme

                        Julie/Matt Jones

            Jyoti Miller

                        Kathryn Burkland

                        Lisa Abel

                        Lisa Kreeger

                        Lisa Wolters

                        Lynn Adams

                        Mark Heise

                        Mitzie Miller

                        Patrick Lake

                        Patti Bates

                        Ryan Aubin

                        Samantha Williams-Eckenrode

                        Scott Bachmann

                        Sheila Dunphy/Dino Pallotta

                        Terri Holden

                        Tom/Elise Burns

                        Village Staff Members (10 signators)

                        Mayor’s Clerk re: Monthly Report (2)

                        YS Home, Inc. re: Cascades Development

                        Mitzie Miller re: Xenia Ave Accessibility

                        Judith Hempfling re: Affordable Housing

                        Carol Allin-Cromer re: Glass Farm

                       

II.        CITIZEN CONCERNS (6:10)

 

III.      PUBLIC HEARINGS/LEGISLATION (6:40)

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

Emergency Reading of Ordinance 2026-18 Approving an Additional Third Quarter Supplemental

Reading of Resolution 2026-31 Accepting the Resignation of Johnnie Burns as Village Manager and Approving a Separation Agreement and Consulting Agreement with Johnnie Burns for Public Works Consultation

Reading of Resolution 2026-32 Approving an Agreement with the Management Advisory Group, LLC for Interim Village Manager Services

 

IV.       SPECIAL REPORTS

 

V.         MANAGER’S REPORT (7:00)

 

VI.       OLD BUSINESS

 

VII.     NEW BUSINESS

                        Status Update re: Village Manager Position (DeVore Leonard: 10 min.)

 

IX.       FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS* (7:10)             

Sept. 21:          Swearings In/BZA

                        Ordinance 2026-19 Additional 3Q Supplemental

                        Strategic Plan RFQ Recommendation

                        Updated Glass Farm Public Engagement Timeline

                        Economic Development Progress Update

Goals Update

Sept. 28:          Budget Session #1: 3-5pm

Oct. 5:

Oct. 12:           Budget Session #2: 3-5pm

Oct. 19:

Oct. 22:           Budget Session #3: 3-5pm

 

*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, September 21, 2026.

 

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