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Vandalia public meetings in 2023

9 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Tue Sep 5, 2023

City Council

Council to award refuse/recycling contract and approve $6M road bonds

The Vandalia City Council will consider several resolutions and an emergency ordinance, including awarding a refuse and recycling collection contract to Rumpke Waste & Recycling for 2024-2028, awarding a $796,514.80 bid for the Clyde Place & Cyril Court reconstruction project to Milcon Concrete, Inc., and authorizing the issuance of up to $6,000,000 in bonds for road improvements on National Road (U.S. 40) and Dog Leg Road. The council will also hear reports on zoning variances and introduce new fire and police personnel.

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Mon Aug 21, 2023

City Council

Council to consider $6M bond for road improvements on U.S. 40 and Dog Leg Road

The Vandalia City Council will consider several resolutions and ordinances, including a $6 million bond for road improvements, a contract for architectural design work for the Art Park Amphitheater, and a resolution to join the AARP Network of Age-Friendly Communities. They will also hold first and second readings of ordinances on texting while driving and the Redwood Vandalia development, and approve assessments and budget revisions.

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Mon Jul 17, 2023

City Council

Council to vote on $108K computer purchase, $165K police SUVs, and texting ban

The Vandalia City Council will consider several resolutions and ordinances, including waiving bidding to buy computers for $108,188.73 and three police SUVs for up to $165,000, and introducing a ban on texting while driving as a primary offense. They will also hold first readings on rezoning 72.6 acres of city land on Webster Street and amending a PUD for the Redwood Vandalia development. The meeting includes introductions of new city employees and a proclamation for Inteva Products.

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Mon Jun 19, 2023

City Council

Council to vote on CDBG funds, CRA expansion, and fee changes

The Vandalia City Council will consider several resolutions and ordinances, including applications for Community Development Block Grant funds for a playground at Robinette Park and sewer slip lining, an expansion of the Community Reinvestment Area, and new fee schedules for water/sewer permits and inspections. They will also vote on two emergency ordinances to issue notes totaling over $2.6 million to retire outstanding debt, and discuss a variance for solar panels at 825 Olde Farm Court.

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Mon May 15, 2023

City Council

Council to award street resurfacing bid for $818,213 and sewer work for $149,692

The Vandalia City Council will consider several resolutions and ordinances, including awarding contracts for street resurfacing and sewer replacement, approving fee schedule changes, and authorizing a market feasibility study. The meeting also includes proclamations, oath of office for new firefighters, and reports on a conditional use for a daycare and a variance request.

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Mon Apr 3, 2023

City Council

Council to vote on $39,560 Verizon contract, hear library and sister city updates

The Vandalia City Council is meeting to consider a resolution waiving competitive bidding for a $39,560 annual Verizon cellular services agreement. The agenda also includes proclamations, presentations on Dayton Metro Library programs and Sister Cities exchange students, and routine items like minutes approval and reports. No public hearings are scheduled.

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Mon Mar 20, 2023

City Council

Council to vote on $72K access control upgrade, pool fees, and more

The Vandalia City Council is meeting to consider several resolutions and ordinances, including approving the Parks and Recreation Master Plan, a financial contribution to the Historical Society, a $72,051.54 access control upgrade, accepting fact finder recommendations for police and other staff, and a revenue sharing agreement with Dayton. They will also hold a second reading on amending the Cassel Hills Swimming Pool fee schedule and consider emergency ordinances for assessments and budget revisions. The agenda includes a public hearing, citizen comments, and an executive session for collective bargaining and economic development negotiations.

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Tue Jan 17, 2023

City Council

Council to buy heart monitors, CPR devices; approve grants and assessments

The Vandalia City Council will consider resolutions to purchase heart monitors, defibrillators, and mechanical CPR devices, and to accept a NatureWorks grant for the Robinette Park restroom project. Two emergency ordinances will be voted on: one certifying individual assessment amounts to the county auditor, and another amending the city manager's contract. The council will also review the December 2022 bill listing totaling $3,081,159.68 and purchasing card details of $27,662.34.

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Tue Jan 3, 2023

City Council

Council to buy fire gear, approve Trusscore economic deal

The Vandalia City Council will consider several action items, including appointments to regional boards and resolutions authorizing the purchase of firefighting equipment and an economic development agreement related to the Trusscore USA project. The meeting also includes routine approvals of minutes and reports, plus an executive session on personnel and economic development matters.

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