COUNCIL FOR THE VILLAGE OF YELLOW SPRINGS

REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING

AGENDA

 

In Council Chambers @5:00 P.M.                                                    Monday, September 21, 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

 

EXECUTIVE SESSION (5:00)

            Under Ohio Revised Code 121.22(G)(1) To consider the appointment, employment or compensation of a public employee or official.

 

SWEARINGS-IN (6:00)

            Matthew Raska: Board of Zoning Appeals

 

ANNOUNCEMENTS

 

CONSENT AGENDA

1.       Minutes of September 8, 2026 Regular Meeting

2.       Credit Card Statement for August

 

REVIEW OF AGENDA

             

I.                        PETITIONS/COMMUNICATIONS (6:10)

The Clerk will receive and file:

 

                        John Millman re: Drainage Issues (6)

                        Jerry Papania re: Utilities

                        Jerry Papania re: Traffic Study

Mitzie Miller re: Request for Curb Cut

Amy Bailey re: ATC Request for Signage on School Property

Angie Hsu re: Letter to the Community

 

II.                        CITIZEN CONCERNS (6:10)

 

III.                        PUBLIC HEARINGS/LEGISLATION (6:40)

Emergency Reading of Ordinance 2026-19 Additional 2026 3Q Supplemental and Declaring an Emergency

Reading of Resolution 2026-33 Authorizing the Interim Village Manager to Prepare and Submit an Application to Participate in the Ohio Public Works Commission State Capital Improvement and/or Local Transportation Improvement Program(s) and to Execute Contracts as Required

Reading of Resolution 2026-34 Accepting the Resignation of Johnnie Burns as Village Manager and Approving a Separation Agreement and Consulting Agreement with Johnnie Burns for Public Works Consultation

 

IV.                        SPECIAL REPORTS

 

V.                        MANAGER’S REPORT (7:00)

 

VI.                        OLD BUSINESS (7:05)

Economic Development Progress Update (Semere: 10 min.)

 

VII.                        NEW BUSINESS

 

VIII.    BOARD AND COMMISSION REPORTS (7:15)

Planning Commission                                                            Leonard           Brown

Finance Committee                                                                 Leonard           Semere

Yellow Spring Development Corporation (YSDC)                    Pearce               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)

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

Oct. 5:             Ordinance: Zoning Fee Text Amendment

                        Ordinance: Zoning Fee Text Amendment

Process for Charter Amendment (Recall)

?CRA Work Session?

Oct. 19:           Ordinance: Contractor Fee Text Amendment

Oct. 22:           Budget Session #2: 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, October 5, 2026.

 

 

 

 

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