Minster public meetings in 2024

Council

Council passed several ordinances and resolutions, including a three-year emergency medical services contract with the Minster Area Life Squad at $96,500 annually, a salary administration plan with a 3% raise for full-time employees, and interim appropriations for 2025 totaling $8,767,724. A new Future Recreational Facilities and Equipment Fund was created with $100,000 per year for up to ten years. John Stechschulte was appointed Interim Fiscal Officer.

• Adopted 3-year EMS contract with Minster Area Life Squad ($96,500/yr)
• Adopted salary plan with 3% raise for full-time employees
• Adopted 2025 interim appropriations of $8,767,724
• Created Future Recreational Facilities and Equipment Fund ($100,000/yr)
• Increased appropriations in several funds, incl. $9,000 for refuse service
• Approved invoices over $3,000 totaling $262,767.67
• Accepted November 2024 income tax report ($280,999.57)
• Appointed John Stechschulte as Interim Fiscal Officer

Zoning Board

The Minster Zoning Board of Appeals held a public hearing and approved conditional use permits for two short-term rentals, allowing continued operation under new zoning code provisions. The board also approved minutes from the November 12, 2024 meeting. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved conditional use permit for Jared Post's short-term rental at 93 South Hanover Street
• Approved conditional use permit for Winner Family Investments LLC's short-term rental at 136 East Fourth Street
• Approved November 12, 2024 meeting minutes

Council

Council approved the third and final reading of Ordinance 24-11-01, levying $75,233.11 in special assessments on property owners for the East Seventh Street and North Paris Street reconstruction project. The council also discussed but did not vote on several other items, including a new EMS contract with the Minster Area Life Squad and a salary administration plan. Resignations of the Fiscal Officer and a Public Works employee were accepted.

• Approved Ordinance 24-11-01 levying $75,233.11 in special assessments for East Seventh/North Paris street improvements
• Approved invoices over $3,000 totaling $1,800,009.08
• Accepted resignation of Fiscal Officer Tricia LeDoux
• Accepted resignation of Matthew Douglas from Public Works
• Approved November 19, 2024 meeting minutes
• Entered executive session to discuss personnel

Council

Council approved the third and final reading of Ordinance 24-10-03, creating a Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area (DORA) in the village. They also approved the second reading of Ordinance 24-11-01, levying special assessments for street improvements, and passed resolutions to transfer funds and increase appropriations. Additionally, they approved invoices over $3,000 and the October income tax report.

• Approved Ordinance 24-10-03 creating a DORA (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 24-11-01 levying $75,233.11 in special assessments for East Seventh and North Paris Streets (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 24-11-02 transferring funds (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 24-11-03 increasing supplemental appropriations by $12,000 (5-0)
• Approved invoices over $3,000 totaling $499,328.03 (5-0)
• Approved October 2024 Income Tax Report showing $452,390.56 in receipts (5-0)

Zoning Board

The Minster Zoning Board of Appeals approved a conditional use permit for a short-term rental at 156 East Fourth Street, a variance for a detached accessory building at 247 Wooden Shoe Drive, and a setback variance for a shed at 201 South Frankfort Street. The board also approved the minutes from the previous meeting and discussed enforcement letters for short-term rentals.

• Approved September 10, 2024 meeting minutes (all in favor)
• Approved conditional use permit for short-term rental at 156 East Fourth Street (all in favor)
• Approved side-yard variance for detached garage at 247 Wooden Shoe Drive (all in favor)
• Approved 7.5-foot setback variance for shed at 201 South Frankfort Street (all in favor)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:23 pm (all in favor)

Council

Council approved the third and final reading of Ordinance 24-10-01, establishing a four-way stop at Second and Hanover Streets. They also approved the third and final reading of Ordinance 24-10-02, authorizing a mutual aid contract with the Loramie Fire District for $23,960.00. The second reading of Ordinance 24-10-03, creating a Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area (DORA), was approved. Additionally, the first reading of Ordinance 24-11-01, levying special assessments for East Seventh Street and North Paris Street improvements, was discussed.

• Approved four-way stop at Second & Hanover (Ordinance 24-10-01)
• Approved $23,960 mutual aid contract with Loramie Fire District (Ordinance 24-10-02)
• Advanced DORA ordinance to second reading (Ordinance 24-10-03)
• Discussed first reading of special assessments for East Seventh & North Paris Streets (Ordinance 24-11-01)
• Approved invoices over $3,000 totaling $52,212.00
• Removed Bradyn Adams from introductory status to full-time permanent with pay increase
• Removed Morgan Moeller from introductory status to full-time permanent with pay increase

Council

The Minster Village Council approved the purchase of a new digger derrick for the Electric Department at a cost of $405,110, and also approved the September 2024 income tax report and invoices over $3,000. The council passed several ordinances and resolutions, including final readings for special assessments on State Route 119 West and West Seventh Street, and resolutions granting utility easements to Purpose Energy. A new ordinance to create a Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area (DORA) was introduced for its first reading.

• Approved purchase of new digger derrick for Electric Department for $405,110
• Approved September 2024 Income Tax Report showing $399,333.65 in receipts
• Approved invoices over $3,000 totaling $1,255,862.93
• Passed Ordinance 24-09-01 levying special assessments for State Route 119 West improvements ($68,748.34)
• Passed Ordinance 24-09-02 levying special assessments for West Seventh Street improvements ($50,731.97)
• Passed Resolution 24-10-01 transferring $208,000 from general fund to capital improvement fund
• Passed Resolutions 24-10-02 and 24-10-03 granting utility easements to Purpose Energy
• Passed Resolution 24-10-04 assigning an existing utility easement to Purpose Energy

Zoning Board

The Minster Zoning Board of Appeals held a public hearing on October 8, 2024, to consider three requests: a conditional use permit for a short-term rental at 156 East Fourth Street, a variance for a detached accessory building at 247 Wooden Shoe Drive, and a variance for a shed at 201 South Frankfort Street. The minutes do not record any motions, votes, or decisions on these items, indicating the board took no substantive action during this meeting.

• No decision recorded on conditional use permit for short-term rental at 156 East Fourth Street
• No decision recorded on variance request for 247 Wooden Shoe Drive
• No decision recorded on variance request for 201 South Frankfort Street

Council

The Minster Village Council met on October 1, 2024, and held discussions on several items but took no formal votes. The council discussed a resolution to transfer $402,500 for a new shelter house, ordinances for special assessments on State Route 119 West and West Seventh Street, a four-way stop at Second and Hanover Streets, and a mutual aid contract with the Loramie Fire District. A motion to purchase tasers, body cameras, and in-car cameras for the Police Department was discussed but no action was taken.

• No formal votes taken at the October 1, 2024 meeting
• Discussed Resolution 24-09-02 to transfer $402,500 for Paris Street Park Shelter House
• Discussed Ordinance 24-09-01 for $68,748.34 special assessments on State Route 119 West
• Discussed Ordinance 24-09-02 for $50,731.97 special assessments on West Seventh Street
• Discussed Ordinance 24-10-01 for a four-way stop at Second and Hanover Streets
• Discussed Ordinance 24-10-02 for a mutual aid contract with Loramie Fire District
• Discussed purchasing Axon tasers, body cameras, and in-car cameras for $142,860.02

Council

Council passed Resolution 24-09-01 authorizing the Village Administrator to apply for Ohio Public Works Commission funding for the North Hamilton Street reconstruction project. The council also gave first readings to resolutions and ordinances for fund transfers and special assessments for sidewalk and street improvements. A motion was made to enter into an agreement with Choice One Engineering for a multi-use trail study between Minster and Ft. Loramie.

• Adopted Resolution 24-09-01 authorizing OPWC grant application for Hamilton Street project
• Gave first reading to Resolution 24-09-02 transferring $402,500 for Paris Street Park shelter house
• Gave first reading to Ordinance 24-09-01 levying $68,748.34 in special assessments for State Route 119 sidewalks
• Gave first reading to Ordinance 24-09-02 levying $50,731.97 in special assessments for West Seventh Street improvements
• Moved to enter into agreement with Choice One Engineering for $38,900 multi-use trail study
• Moved to approve August 2024 income tax report of $340,910.46
• Moved to seek bids on new 20 MVA substation transformer
• Moved to promote Bryan Koesters to full-time permanent status with pay increase

Zoning Board

The Minster Zoning Board of Appeals approved all four variance requests and a ground sign request at its September 10, 2024 meeting. The board approved a parking variance for a retail conversion at 87 North Main Street, three variances for Joseph and Maura Gavit's property at 94 South Hanover Street, and a ground sign at 52 North Main Street. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved parking variance for retail conversion at 87 North Main Street (unanimous)
• Approved porch repair variance at 94 South Hanover Street (unanimous)
• Approved addition variance at 94 South Hanover Street (unanimous)
• Approved attached garage variance at 94 South Hanover Street (unanimous)
• Approved ground sign at 52 North Main Street (unanimous)

Council

The Village of Minster Council held its regular meeting on September 3, 2024, addressing a contract for the Paris Street Park Shelter House Project and tax levies. Council members discussed the establishment of a Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area (DORA) and scheduled a public hearing for September 17, 2024. Additionally, council handled routine financial reports, invoice approvals, and personnel reclassifications.

• Awarded contract for Paris Street Park Shelter House Project to Heyne Construction ($402,500.00)
• Approved first reading of Resolution 24-08-01 accepting Auglaize County Budget Commission tax rates
• Approved first reading of Resolution 24-08-02 accepting alternate plan of local government fund distribution
• Authorized COEC to complete a speed study for the State Route 66 crosswalk area
• Approved payment of invoices over $3,000.00
• Approved July 2024 Income Tax Report showing $311,330.20 in receipts
• Approved reclassification of Daniel Schmiesing from Utility Maintenance Worker II to III ($27.40 pay rate)
• Approved purchase of 500 KVA pad mount transformer from Sunbelt Solomon ($34,985.00)

Council

Council held a second reading of Ordinance 24-07-02, which would award a $402,500 contract to Heyne Construction for the Paris Street Park Shelter House Project. The ordinance was not adopted at this meeting; it will require a third and final reading. Council also discussed the State Route 66 Crosswalk Project, noting ODOT's opposition to proposed safety changes, and discussed the formation of a Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area (DORA).

• Held second reading of Ordinance 24-07-02 for $402,500 Paris Street Park Shelter House contract to Heyne Construction
• Held first reading of Resolution 24-08-01 accepting Budget Commission tax levy amounts and rates
• Held first reading of Resolution 24-08-02 accepting alternate plan of distribution of local government funds
• Discussed State Route 66 Crosswalk Project; ODOT opposed proposed safety changes
• Discussed formation of a Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area (DORA) for the Village

Zoning Board

The Minster Zoning Board of Appeal tabled Adam Meyer's request for a new monument sign at 52 N. Main Street until the next meeting. The board asked Meyer to provide a site plan, elevation dimensions, and a copy of his parking agreement with K of C Hall before reconsidering.

• Tabled Adam Meyer's monument sign request at 52 N. Main Street until next meeting (all in favor)

Council

Council approved Ordinance 24-07-02, awarding a $402,500 contract to Heyne Construction Inc. for the Paris Street Park Shelter House Project. Council also gave final approval to Ordinance 24-07-01, annexing 1.006 acres in Jackson Township. Additionally, council approved allowing the Oktoberfest Committee to use two parks for the 2024 Oktoberfest, approved invoices over $3,000, and hired a lifeguard.

• Awarded $402,500 Paris Street Park Shelter House contract to Heyne Construction (passed)
• Approved annexation of 1.006 acres in Jackson Township (Ordinance 24-07-01, passed)
• Approved Oktoberfest use of Minster Machine Centennial Park and Oktoberfest Park with dog ban (passed)
• Approved invoices over $3,000 totaling $1,849,248.55 (passed)
• Hired Emma Ihlebeau as lifeguard at $11.15/hour (passed)

Council

Minster Village Council met July 16, 2024 and passed a resolution declaring intent to place a 3-mill renewal tax levy for Fire and EMS on the November 5, 2024 ballot, with the Auglaize County Auditor certifying about $323,000 in annual revenue. Council also gave a third and final reading to a resolution accepting a donated parcel at 26 North Lincoln Drive and a second reading to an ordinance annexing about 1.006 acres in Jackson Township. Several other resolutions and motions passed, including appropriations amendments, new grant funds, and hiring and contract approvals. All recorded motions passed on five aye votes.

• Passed Resolution 24-07-05 declaring intent to place 3-mill Fire/EMS renewal levy on Nov 5, 2024 ballot (5-0)
• Gave third and final reading to Resolution 24-06-02 accepting donation of land at 26 North Lincoln Drive (5-0)
• Gave second reading to Ordinance 24-07-01 annexing about 1.006 acres in Jackson Township (5-0)
• Passed Resolution 24-07-01 amending prior appropriations to $815.54 in COVID Fund (5-0)
• Passed Resolution 24-07-03 appropriating $70,000 for Fire Department MARC's radios (5-0)
• Passed Resolution 24-07-04 creating Fund 220 (MARC's Radio Grant) and Fund 221 (Parkview ADA Curb Ramp) (5-0)
• Approved June 2024 Income Tax Report from City of St. Marys (5-0)
• Approved removing Logan Gray from introductory period to full-time permanent Police Department position (5-0)

Zoning Board

The Minster Zoning Board of Appeals met on July 9, 2024, with a public hearing scheduled on a variance request from Vince and Nicole Clune for a detached accessory building at 3931 State Route 119. The minutes as provided record no vote, decision, or outcome on that request, and no other substantive decisions are documented. The only other agenda item was approval of the March 12, 2024 minutes, which is also not recorded as acted upon. The document consists largely of the agenda and hearing notice, plus an attached copy of the March 12, 2024 minutes.

• No decision recorded on the Clune variance request for a 3.5-foot side-yard setback reduction at 3931 State Route 119
• No vote recorded on approval of the March 12, 2024 minutes
• No other substantive actions appear in the July 9, 2024 minutes as provided

Council

Minster Council met July 2, 2024 and gave readings to several ordinances and resolutions: a second reading on accepting a donated North Lincoln Drive parcel, a first reading on annexing about 1.006 acres in Jackson Township, and first readings on several resolutions to suspend rules, pass and adopt measures increasing appropriations, creating new funds, and declaring the need to levy a renewal tax. The minutes as recorded do not show final passage votes or outcomes for most of these items, and several sections (including new business motions and the administrator's report) are garbled or incomplete in the supplied text. No dollar amounts or vote tallies beyond those stated in the record are reported here.

• Second reading held on Resolution 24-06-02 accepting donation of a North Lincoln Drive parcel (no final vote recorded)
• First reading held on Ordinance 24-07-01 annexing ~1.006 acres in Jackson Township (no final vote recorded)
• First reading/discussion on Resolution 24-07-01 amending Resolution 24-05-01 and increasing appropriations (no final vote recorded)
• First reading/discussion on Resolution 24-07-02 declaring need to levy a renewal tax in excess of ten-mill limitation (no final vote recorded)
• First reading/discussion on Resolution 24-07-03 increasing appropriations in certain accounts/funds (no final vote recorded)
• First reading/discussion on Resolution 24-07-04 creating new funds (no final vote recorded)
• New business items (invoices over $3,000, income tax report, scoreboards, engineering study, well field building, shelter house bids, fire department and public works appointments) listed but outcomes not clearly recorded in supplied text

Council

The Village Council passed an ordinance prohibiting adult-use cannabis operators within village limits. Additionally, the Council awarded the 2024 Minor Street Resurfacing Project contract to Barrett Paving, Inc. for $417,997.00. Members also approved the purchase of a new excavator and authorized the hiring of additional summer staff for the parks and pool departments.

• Passed ordinance banning adult-use cannabis operators
• Awarded $417,997 street resurfacing contract to Barrett Paving, Inc.
• Approved purchase of Caterpillar 315 GC excavator for $187,936.23
• Approved hiring of additional summer pool and park staff
• Approved payment of invoices over $3,000
• Accepted April 2024 Income Tax Report

Council

The Minster Village Council approved ordinances prohibiting adult-use cannabis operators, increasing the police chief and fiscal officer salaries, setting mutual aid pay at double time, and raising seasonal employee wages. Council also passed resolutions for COVID fund appropriations and South Industrial Park restrictive covenant variances, and approved police promotions, invoices, and various purchases.

• Passed third reading of Ordinance 24-04-01 vacating an alley south of Sixth Street (5-2 votes not applicable, passed 5 ayes)
• Passed second reading of Ordinance 24-04-02 for four-way stops at Third/Garfield and Seventh/Hamilton (5 ayes)
• Passed second reading of Ordinance 24-04-03 removing Seventh Street as a truck route (5 ayes)
• Passed and adopted Ordinance 24-04-04 revising part-time seasonal wage rates (5 ayes)
• Passed second reading of Ordinance 24-04-05 setting electrical mutual aid response pay to double time (5 ayes)
• Passed first reading of Ordinance 24-05-01 prohibiting adult-use cannabis operators as an emergency (5 ayes)
• Suspended and adopted Resolution 24-05-01 returning $815.84 in unappropriated COVID funds (5 ayes)
• Suspended and adopted Resolution 24-05-02 granting restrictive covenant variances to Purpose Energy (5 ayes)

Council

The Village of Minster Council adopted Ordinance 24-05-01, prohibiting adult use cannabis operators within village limits. They also passed ordinances increasing pay for part-time seasonal employees and mutual aid responders, and adopted a resolution granting variances to restrictive covenants for the Purpose Energy bio-digestor project in the South Industrial Park. Several other ordinances regarding alley vacations, four-way stops, and truck route removals received third or second readings.

• Adopted Ordinance 24-05-01 prohibiting adult use cannabis operators (emergency)
• Adopted Resolution 24-05-02 granting variances for Purpose Energy bio-digestor
• Adopted Ordinance 24-04-01 vacating alley south of Sixth Street (3rd reading)
• Adopted Ordinance 24-04-02 establishing four-way stops at Third/Garfield and Seventh/Hamilton (2nd reading)
• Adopted Ordinance 24-04-03 removing Seventh Street from truck routes (2nd reading)
• Adopted Ordinance 24-04-04 increasing part-time seasonal employee pay rates (2nd reading)
• Adopted Ordinance 24-04-05 setting mutual aid pay at 2x normal rate (2nd reading)
• Approved invoices over $3,000 totaling $596,960.64

Council

The Village of Minster Council adopted a new investment policy for public funds. They also advanced ordinances to vacate an alley, establish four-way stops at two intersections, remove Seventh Street as a truck route, and adjust pay rates for seasonal and mutual-aid employees. Additionally, the council approved invoices over $3,000, accepted the March income tax report, and authorized bids for the 2024 minor street resurfacing program.

• Adopted Ordinance 24-03-03 (Investment Policy) on third reading
• Advanced Ordinance 24-04-01 (Alley Vacation) to second reading
• Advanced Ordinance 24-04-02 (Four-Way Stops) to first reading
• Advanced Ordinance 24-04-03 (Remove Truck Route) to first reading
• Advanced Ordinance 24-04-04 (Seasonal Pay Rates) to first reading
• Advanced Ordinance 24-04-05 (Mutual Aid Pay Rates) to first reading
• Approved invoices totaling $57,366.92 (over $3,000 threshold)
• Accepted March 2024 Income Tax Report ($424,604.64 received)

Zoning Board

The Village of Minster Zoning Board of Appeals cancelled its April 9, 2024 meeting because no new business was presented to the Board. The minutes record no decisions, votes, or substantive actions. The only item in the supplied record is the cancellation notice.

Council

Council held a second reading of an ordinance to adopt a more flexible investment policy and a first reading to vacate a portion of an alley. The board also approved several personnel changes and the purchase of two new pickup trucks for village departments.

• Approved second reading of Ordinance 24-03-03 adopting a new investment policy
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 24-04-01 to vacate an alley south of Sixth Street
• Approved invoices over $3,000.00
• Promoted Daniel Schmiesing to Utility Maintenance Worker II
• Transferred Matthew Dawson to Operator I in Water and Waste Water Department
• Confirmed appointment of Bud Vanover as police officer
• Confirmed appointment of Bradyn Adams as police officer
• Approved purchase of 2024 GMC 2500HD for water department ($48,111.00) and 2024 Ford F350 for Public Works ($82,138.00)

Council

Council approved an investment policy and designated STAR OHIO as a public fund depository. New zoning code revisions were enacted to regulate short-term rentals as conditional uses. The council also authorized the Fiscal Officer to perform intrafund appropriation transfers.

• Enacted Zoning Code revisions regulating short-term rentals as conditional uses
• Adopted new Village Investment Policy
• Designated STAR OHIO as a depository for public funds
• Authorized Fiscal Officer to make intrafund appropriation transfers for 2024
• Approved $531,335.73 fund transfer to Paris Street Park Grant Fund
• Approved invoices over $3,000 totaling $121,335.59
• Appointed Bryan Koesters to Police Sergeant position
• Accepted resignation of Amy Siegel

Zoning Board

The Zoning Board of Appeals denied a variance request for a covered porch at 192 Lakewood Drive due to a lack of information. The board also elected its officers for the calendar year.

• Denied variance request for covered porch at 192 Lakewood Drive (All in favor)
• Elected B. Garmann as President (All in favor)
• Elected S. Bruns as Vice-President (All in favor)
• Approved January 9, 2024 meeting minutes (All in favor)

Community Improvement Corporation

The Board approved the sale of a small parcel of land previously occupied by a water tower to Nidec Minster. The board also approved the 2023 Annual Report and updated its membership.

• Approved sale of 0.223 acres to Nidec Minster for $3,435 (unanimous)
• Approved 2023 Annual Report (unanimous)
• Voted to keep all current officers the same for the next year (unanimous)
• Accepted resignation of Jim Shenk (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Bryan Niemeyer to the CIC (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from September 5, 2023 meeting (unanimous)

Council

Council approved an annexation agreement with Jackson Township and enacted zoning revisions requiring conditional use permits for short-term rentals. The board also authorized a 10-year note for industrial curb replacement and appointed a new Police Sergeant.

• Approved annexation agreement with Jackson Township for 1.006 acres (6-0)
• Passed zoning revisions requiring conditional use permits for short-term rentals (6-0)
• Authorized $47,136.05 10-year note for 2023 Industrial Park Curb Replacement (6-0)
• Approved fund transfers via Resolution 24-03-01 (6-0)
• Appointed Bryan Koesters to Police Sergeant position (6-0)
• Approved $35,750.00 purchase of a 300 KVA Pad Mount Transformer (6-0)
• Approved engineering agreement with Choice One Engineering for $26,800.00 (6-0)
• Approved engineering agreement with Garmann and Miller for Paris Street Park shelter (6-0)

Council

Council approved the final 2024 budget and several infrastructure contracts, including a $207,260 electrical transformer purchase. The body also established new zoning regulations for short-term rentals and authorized a 10-year note for sidewalk replacements.

• Approved 2024 annual appropriations of $39,750,321.42
• Awarded $207,260 electrical transformer contract to Sunbelt Solomon
• Approved $15,724.01 10-year note with Minster Bank for 2023 Sidewalk Replacement Project
• Adopted zoning code revisions requiring conditional use permits for short-term rentals
• Authorized sale of 0.229-acre parcel to Nidec Minster for $5,343.50
• Approved engineering agreement with Choice One Engineering for Parkview Curb Ramp Replacement (not to exceed $26,800)
• Approved engineering agreement with Garmann and Miller for Paris Street Park shelter house design
• Appointed Dawson Oldiges to the Minster-Jackson Township Fire Department

Zoning Board

The Minster Zoning Board of Appeals met on February 13, 2024, with a public hearing scheduled to consider a variance request from Jeffrey Boate for a covered porch at 192 Lakewood Drive. The minutes as provided do not record a vote, decision, or outcome on that request. The document also includes the prior meeting's January 9, 2024 minutes, in which the board approved a variance for Precision Strip Inc. at 61 South Cleveland Street, and notes a February 20, 2024 village council public hearing on proposed short-term rental regulations.

• February 13, 2024 variance request by Jeffrey Boate for a covered porch at 192 Lakewood Drive: no decision recorded in the provided minutes
• January 9, 2024: Approved variance for Precision Strip Inc. addition at 61 South Cleveland Street (all members voted in favor)
• January 9, 2024: Approved December 12, 2023 meeting minutes (all members voted in favor)
• January 9, 2024: Adjourned at 7:08 p.m. (motion passed)

Council

Minster Village Council met on January 23, 2024 and passed two emergency ordinances awarding construction contracts: the State Route 119 Sidewalk Improvement Project to America's Decorative Concrete for $205,206.50, and the Dilution Well Development Project to Moody's of Dayton for $831,256.00. Council also passed Resolution 24-01-05 increasing appropriations by $201,988.42 and declaring an emergency. Other items, including the annexation agreement, cooperative purchasing, internet auction of surplus property, board appointments, MARCS radio purchases, and cybersecurity enhancements, were discussed but the minutes do not record final passage or vote tallies for those items.

• Approved Ordinance 24-01-02 awarding SR 119 Sidewalk Improvement Project to America's Decorative Concrete for $205,206.50 (emergency)
• Approved Ordinance 24-01-03 awarding Dilution Well Development Project to Moody's of Dayton for $831,256.00 (emergency)
• Passed Resolution 24-01-05 increasing appropriations by $201,988.42 (emergency)
• Second reading of Resolution 24-01-01 on state cooperative purchasing program
• Second reading of Resolution 24-01-02 on selling excess property by internet auction
• First reading of Ordinance 24-01-01 on annexation agreement with Jackson Township
• Discussed board/commission appointments, MARCS radios for police and fire, cybersecurity, and invoices over $3,000

Zoning Board

The document is the January 9, 2024 agenda and hearing notice for the Village of Minster Zoning Board of Appeals, plus minutes from the prior December 12, 2023 meeting and USPS delivery records. The January 9 agenda lists one new business item — a variance request from Precision Strip Inc. for a 10,000-square-foot addition at 61 South Cleveland Street needing a 25-foot front setback reduction — but the minutes do not record any vote, decision, or outcome for that item. The only decisions actually recorded are from the December 12, 2023 meeting, where the board approved a 6-foot rear-yard setback variance for Argus Holdings at Garfield Street and Fifth Street and approved its November 14, 2023 minutes.

• Dec. 12, 2023: Approved rear-yard setback variance of 6.0 feet for Argus Holdings at northwest corner of Garfield Street and Fifth Street (all in favor)
• Dec. 12, 2023: Approved November 14, 2023 meeting minutes (all in favor)
• Dec. 12, 2023: Adjourned at 7:08 pm (motion passed)
• Jan. 9, 2024: Precision Strip Inc. variance request listed on agenda; no vote or outcome recorded in the supplied document

Council

Council scheduled a public hearing for February 20, 2024, to discuss proposed zoning code changes regarding short-term rentals. The body also appointed Trey Steele to fill a vacant council seat and approved several administrative resolutions.

• Scheduled short-term rental zoning public hearing for Feb 20, 2024
• Appointed Trey Steele to fill the unexpired term of Craig Oldiges
• Approved participation in the 2024 State Cooperative Purchasing Program
• Authorized the sale of excess personal property via internet auction
• Approved invoices over $3,000, including $18,818.60 for well house switchgear
• Accepted November 2023 Income Tax report showing $278,756.28 in receipts
• Authorized fund transfers between various budget accounts
• Appointed a council president