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Mon Aug 24, 2026
City Council
Mon Aug 24, 2026
Zoning & Annexation Committee
Committee to discuss proposed Historic District Downtown ordinance
The Zoning & Annexation Committee is meeting to discuss Proposed Ordinance 18-2026, which concerns creating a Historic District Downtown. The agenda lists this as the primary purpose, with no other specific items detailed.
- Discussion of Proposed Ordinance 18-2026 regarding a Historic District Downtown
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NOTICE OF A MEETING OF
THE ZONING & ANNEXATION
COMMITTEE
TO:
All Members of the Zoning & Annexation Committee
FROM:
Cheryl Ramos, Chairperson
DATE:
Monday, August 24, 2026
TIME:
6:45 pm
PLACE:
Council Chambers
PURPOSE To discuss Proposed Ordinance 18-2026 regarding a Historic District Downtown, and
any other matter that should come before Committee.
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COPIES TO: All Members of the Zoning & Annexation Committee
President of Council
All Council Members
Law Director
Mayor
Service Director
Safety Director
Auditor
Treasurer
Media
File
Mon Aug 24, 2026
Safety, Health & Service Committee
Committee to consider repealing Ordinance 505.10 at health department's request
The Safety, Health, and Service Committee will meet to consider repealing Ordinance 505.10, as requested by the health department. The agenda also allows for any other matters that come before the committee.
- Repeal of Ordinance 505.10
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NOTICE OF A MEETING OF
THE SAFETY, HEALTH, AND SERVICE
COMMITTEE
TO:
All Members of the Safety, Health, and Service Committee
FROM: Tom Simmelink, Chairman
DATE:
Monday, August 24, 2026
TIME: 6:00 PM
PLACE: Council Chambers
PURPOSE:
To consider repeal of Ordinance 505.10, at the request of the health department, and any
other matter that should come before Committee.
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COPIES TO:
All Members of the Safety, Health, and Service Committee
President of Council
All Council Members
Mayor
Law Director
Service Director
Safety Director
Auditor
Treasurer
Media
File
Mon Aug 24, 2026
Special / Contact Committee
Committee to discuss animal classification rules
The Special/Contact Committee is meeting to discuss the classification of animals and any other matter brought before it. The agenda is brief and contains no specific proposals, dollar amounts, or decisions listed.
- Discussion of animal classification
- Open agenda for other committee matters
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NOTICE OF A MEETING OF
THE SPECIAL/CONTACT COMMITTEE
TO:
All Members of the Special/Contact Committee
FROM:
Michael Walker, Chairperson
DATE:
Monday, August 24, 2026
TIME:
6:15 PM
PLACE:
Council Chambers
Purpose:
To discuss the classification of animals, and any other matter that should come
before Committee.
Copies to:
All Members of the Special/Contact Committee
President of Council
All Council Members
Mayor
Law Director
Service Director
Safety Director
Treasurer
Auditor
Media
File
Recent meetings
Wed Aug 19, 2026
Finance Committee
Finance Committee to hear Regional Income Tax Agency presentation
The Finance Committee is holding an informational meeting to hear a presentation from Claudie Cioates of the Regional Income Tax Agency about available services, with time for questions and answers. No formal decisions are scheduled; the agenda also allows for any other matters that come before the committee.
- Presentation by Claudie Cioates on Regional Income Tax Agency services
- Informational Q&A session on tax agency services
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NOTICE OF A MEETING OF
THE FINANCE COMMITTEE
TO:
All Members of the Finance Committee
FROM:
Steve Rippeth, Chairperson
DATE:
Wednesday, August 19, 2026
TIME:
4:00 PM
PLACE:
Council Chambers
PURPOSE:
To hear a presentation on the services that can be offered by Claudie Cioates from the Regional
Income Tax Agency (This is an informational meeting for questions and answers) , and any other
Matter that should come before Committee.
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COPIES TO:
All Members of the Finance Committee
All Members of Council
President of Council
Mayor
Service Director
Safety Director
Law Director
Treasurer
Auditor
Media
File
Wed Aug 19, 2026
Civil Service Commission
Civil Service Commission meeting notice only; no agenda items listed
This is a procedural meeting notice for the Civil Service Commission of New Philadelphia, Ohio, scheduled for Wednesday, August 19, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers. The agenda text contains no specific items for discussion or decision, only the date, time, and location.
- Meeting date and time: August 19, 2026, 5:00 p.m.
- Location: New Philadelphia City Council Chambers, 150 East High Avenue
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MEETING NOTICE
Civil Service Commission
City of New Philadelphia, Ohio
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 19, 2026
5:00 p.m.
NEW PHILADLEPHIA CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
150 EAST HIGH AVENUE
NEW PHILADELPHIA, OH 44663
City of New Philadelphia
Wed Aug 19, 2026
Park Board
Park Board meeting notice; no agenda items listed
This is a procedural meeting notice for the Park Board, providing only the date, time, and location. No agenda items are listed, so the board is not scheduled to decide or discuss any specific matters at this meeting.
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MEETING NOTICE OF THE PARK BOARD
TO:
Park Board Members
FROM: Jami Bailey, Mayor’s Office
DATE:
Wednesday, August 19th, 2026
TIME:
12:00 pm
PLACE: Park Pavilion
cc:
Mayor Joel Day
Ron McAbier
Brian Sears
Media
Tue Aug 11, 2026
Planning Commission
Planning Commission to finalize Commercial Avenue property auction, continue development talks
The New Philadelphia Planning Commission is meeting to continue discussion on potential development at Commercial Avenue and 5th Street SW and to finalize the auction of city property on Commercial Avenue. The agenda contains only these two items, both related to the same area.
- Continue discussion on potential development at Commercial Avenue and 5th Street SW
- Finalize auction of city property on Commercial Avenue
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August 2026
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
To:
All Planning Commission Members
From:
Mayor Joel B. Day
Date:
Tuesday, August 11th, 2026
Time:
10:00 a.m.
Place:
J.K.M.C. Council Chambers
Agenda:
• Continue discussion on potential development at
Commercial Avenue and 5th Street SW
• Finalize auction of city property on Commercial Avenue
Cc: Planning Commission Members and Media
Mon Aug 10, 2026
Finance Committee
Finance Committee to discuss rescue truck loan and Then and Now legislation
The Finance Committee is meeting to discuss Then and Now Legislation and a loan for a new rescue truck for the fire station. The agenda also allows for any other matters that come before the committee.
- Discussion of Then and Now Legislation
- Loan for a new rescue truck for the fire station
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NOTICE OF A MEETING OF
THE FINANCE COMMITTEE
TO:
All Members of the Finance Committee
FROM:
Steve Rippeth, Chairperson
DATE:
Monday, August 10, 2026
TIME:
6:15 PM
PLACE:
Council Chambers
PURPOSE:
To discuss Then and Now Legislation and a loan for a new rescue truck for the fire station, and any
other matter that should come before Committee.
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COPIES TO:
All Members of the Finance Committee
All Members of Council
President of Council
Mayor
Service Director
Safety Director
Law Director
Treasurer
Auditor
Media
File
Mon Aug 10, 2026
Committee of the Whole
Council to conduct post-audit review
The Committee of the Whole is meeting solely to conduct a post-audit review and discuss any other matter that may arise. No specific legislation, contracts, or public hearings are listed on the agenda.
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NOTICE OF A MEETING OF
THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
TO: All Members of the City Council
FROM: President of Council Don Kemp
DATE: Monday, August 10 , 2026
TIME: 6 :45 PM
PLACE: Council Chambers
PURPOSE : To con duct a Post-Audit Review, any other matter that should come before Committee.
COPIES TO:
All Council Members
Law Director
Mayor
Auditor
Service Director
Safety Director
Tr easurer
Media
File
Mon Aug 10, 2026
City Council
Mon Aug 3, 2026
City Council
✓ Decided: Council approves amended taxing authority resolution
The New Philadelphia City Council met in special session and approved Amended Resolution 19-2026, which authorizes the city to proceed as a taxing authority under Ohio Revised Code sections. The ordinance for an ODOT loan to pave the 1000 block of Front Ave. SW was read for the second time but not voted on. No other substantive decisions were made.
- Approved Amended Resolution 19-2026 (6-0)
- Motion to forego committee reports and proceed to legislative agenda (6-0)
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NEW PHILADELPHIA CITY COUNCIL MET IN SPECIAL SESSION IN COUNCIL CHAMBERS ON
AUGUST 3, 2026 WITH PRESIDENT DON KEMP PRESIDING. MR. WALKER OFFERED A PRAYER,
AND ALL IN ATTENDANCE RECITED THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.
COUNCIL MEMBERS IN ATTENDENCE
MR. KRIS KREINBIHL
MR. DAN LANZER
MR. STEVE RIPPETH
MR. BRIAN SEARS
MR. TOM SIMMELINK
MR. MICHAEL WALKER
EXCUSED ABSENSES: MRS. CHERYL RAMOS
MR. RIPPETH MOTIONED TO FOREGO THE COMMITTEE REPORTS AND MOVE RIGHT TO
THE LEGISLATIVE AGENDA
MR. WALKER SECONDED THE MOTION
6 YEAS
THE COUNCIL MEETING WILL PROCEED TO THE LEGISLATIVE AGENDA
READING OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
ORDINANCES
17-2026 AN ORDINANCE BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEW PHILADELPHIA,
OHIO AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO APPLY FOR AN OHIO DEPARTMENT
OF TRANSPORTATION (ODOT) STATE INFRASTRUCTURE BANK (SIB)
LOAN TO ASSIST THE CITY OF NEW PHILADELPHIA IN FUNDING TO
FINANCE A PAVING PROJECT FOR THE 1000 BLOCK OF FRONT AVE. SW
IN THE CITY OF NEW PHILADELPHIA OHIO, AND DECLARING AN
EMERGENCY.
2nd Reading
RESOLUTIONS:
AMENDED 19-2026 RESOLUTION TO PROCEED OF THE TAXING AUTHORITY (Revised Code,
Sec. 5705.19, .191, .192, .194, .21, .26)
1st Reading
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MR. LANZER MOTIONED FOR APPROVAL OF AMENDED RESOLUTION
19-2026
MR. KREINBIHL SECONDED THE MOTION
6 YEAS
AMENDED RESOLUTION 19-2026 HAS BEEN APPROVED
UNFINISHED OR OLD BUSINESS: NONE
NEW BUSINESS: NONE
With no other business to discuss Mr. Lanzer motioned to adjourn at 5:03 PM.
CLERK OF COUNCIL______________________ …
Mon Jul 27, 2026
City Council
✓ Decided: Council approves $500K airport grant application and fire code update
Council approved three agenda additions and then passed several items, including an emergency ordinance updating the International Fire Code (16-2026), a resolution authorizing the mayor to apply for a $500,000 ODOT aviation grant for a new T-hangar (6-2026), and two resolutions related to tax levies (18-2026 and 19-2026). Ordinance 17-2026, authorizing a loan application for a paving project on Front Ave. SW, received first reading but was not voted on. The meeting also included reports on audits, income tax collections, and a discussion about possibly outsourcing the income tax department to RITA, but no decision was made on that matter.
- Approved Ordinance 16-2026 updating the International Fire Code (6-0)
- Approved Resolution 6-2026 authorizing mayor to submit $500,000 ODOT aviation grant application for T-hangar construction (6-0)
- Approved Resolution 18-2026 requesting certification from county auditor for tax levy (5-1)
- Approved Resolution 19-2026 to proceed as taxing authority (5-1)
- Added Resolution 6-2026, Ordinance 16-2026, and Ordinance 17-2026 to agenda (6-0, 6-0, 5-1)
- Approved minutes from July 13, 2026 regular session (6-0)
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NEW PHILADELPHIA CITY COUNCIL MET IN REGULAR SESSION IN COUNCIL CHAMBERS ON
JULY 27, 2026 WITH PRESIDENT DON KEMP PRESIDING. MR. RIPPETH OFFERED A PRAYER,
AND ALL IN ATTENDANCE RECITED THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.
COUNCIL MEMBERS IN ATTENDENCE
MR. KRIS KREINBIHL
MR. DAN LANZER
MRS. CHERYL RAMOS
MR. STEVE RIPPETH
MR. BRIAN SEARS
MR. TOM SIMMELINK
EXCUSED ABSENSES: MR. MICHAEL WALKER
MR. LANZER MOTIONED TO ADD RESOLUTION 6-2026 TO TONIGHT’S AGENDA
MR. RIPPETH SECONDED THE MOTION
6 YEAS
RESOLUTION 6-2026 HAS BEEN ADDED TO TONIGHT’S AGENDA
MRS. RAMOS MOTIONED TO ADD ORDINANCE 16-2026 TO TONIGHT’S AGENDA
MR. SIMMELINK SECONDED THE MOTION
6 YEAS
ORDINANCE 16-2026 HAS BEEN ADDED TO TONIGHT’S AGENDA
MR. LANZER MOTIONED TO ADD ORDINANCE 17-2026 TO TONIGHT’S AGENDA
MR. RIPPETH SECONDED THE MOTION
5 YEAS, 1 NAY (MRS. RAMOS)
ORDINANCE 17-2026 HAS BEEN ADDED TO TONIGHT’S AGENDA
MR. RIPPETH MOTIONED TO APPROVE TONIGHT’S AGENDA WITH THE ADDITIONS
MR. KREINBIHL SECONDED THE MOTION
6 YEAS
TONIGHT’S AGENDA HAS BEEN APPROVED
MR. KREINBIHL MOTIONED TO APPROVE THE MINUTES FROM THE JULY 13, 2026 REGULAR
SESSION OF COUNCIL
MR. SIMMELINK SECONDED THE MOTION
6 YEAS
MINUTES FROM THE JULY 13, 2026 REGULAR SESSION OF COUNCIL HAVE BEEN APPROVED
CORRESPONDENCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CLERK, JULIE COURTRIGHT
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1. To Council and Administration from Auditor Denham, dated July 20, 2026. This is an email titled
“Post Audit Review”
2.
To President Kemp from Administrative Assistant to …
Mon Jul 27, 2026
Special / Contact Committee
Committee to discuss adopting International Fire Code appendices
The Special/Contact Committee is meeting to discuss Proposed Ordinance 16-2026, which would adopt the appendices of the International Fire Code into the city's local fire code, as mandated by Ohio law. The committee may also consider any other matters brought before it.
- Discussion of Proposed Ordinance 16-2026 to adopt International Fire Code appendices
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NOTICE OF A MEETING OF
THE SPECIAL/CONTACT COMMITTEE
TO: All Members of the Special/Contact Committee
FROM: Michael Walker , Chair person
DATE: Monday, July 27, 2026
TIME: 7:15 PM
PLACE : Council Chambers
Purpose: To discuss Proposed Ordinance 16-2026: Ohio Law has mandated that the City
adopt the appendices of the International Fire Code to our local fire code, which this
legislation accomplishes , and any other m atter that should come before Committee.
Copies to:
All Members of the Special/Contact Committee
President of Council
All Council Members
Mayor
Law Director
Service Director
Safety Director
Treasurer
Auditor
M edia
File
Mon Jul 27, 2026
Public Works & Economic Development Committee
Committee to discuss residential water application for outside rates
The Public Works & Economic Development Committee is meeting to discuss a residential water application for outside rates. No other substantive items are listed on the agenda.
- Discussion of a residential water application for outside rates
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NOTICE OF A MEETING OF
THE PUBLIC WORKS & ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
TO: All Members of the Public Works & Economic Development Committee
FROM: D an Lanzer , Chairman
DATE: Monday, J uly 27 , 2026
TIME: 6:45 PM
PLACE: Council Chambers
PURPOSE : To discuss a residential water application for outside rates , and any other matter that should come
before Committee.
COPIES TO: Al l Members of the Public Works Committee
President of Council
All Council Members
Mayor
Service Director
Safety Director
Law Director
Treasurer
Audit or
Media
File
Wed Jul 15, 2026
Park Board
Park Board to discuss Tuscora Park pool repairs and summer programs
The Park Board is meeting to discuss operational matters including Tuscora Park pool repairs and summer programming. No votes or decisions are noted on the agenda.
- Discussion of Tuscora Park pool repairs
- Review of summer program schedules
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MEETING NOTICE OF THE PARK BOARD
TO: Park Board Members
FROM: Jami Bailey, Mayor’s Office
DATE: Wednesday, July 15
th, 2026
TIME: 12:00 pm
PLACE: Park Pavilion
cc: Mayor Joel Day
Ron McAbier
Brian Sears
Media
Tue Jul 14, 2026
Planning Commission
Planning Commission to discuss canal lands and potential development at Commercial Ave and 5th St SW
The Planning Commission will continue a discussion on canal lands and hear from Tekton Engineering about a potential development at Commercial Avenue and 5th Street SW. No decisions or votes are listed on the agenda.
- Continue discussion on canal lands
- Tekton Engineering to discuss potential development at Commercial Avenue and 5th Street SW
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July 2026
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
To: All Planning Commission Members
From: Mayor Joel B. Day
Date: Tuesday, July 14th, 2026
Time: 1:00 p.m.
Place: J.K.M.C. Council Chambers
Agenda:
• Continue canal lands discussion
• Tekton Engineering to discuss potential development at
Commercial Avenue and 5
th Street SW
Cc: Planning Commission Members and Media
Mon Jul 13, 2026
City Council
Mon Jul 13, 2026
Finance Committee
Finance Committee to discuss Then and Now Legislation
The Finance Committee is meeting to discuss Then and Now Legislation and any other matters that come before the committee. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate with no specific items listed.
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NOTICE OF A MEETING OF
THE FINANCE COMMITTEE
TO: All Members of the Finance Committee
FROM: Steve Rippeth , Chair person
DATE: Monday, Ju ly 13 , 2026
TIME: 6:45 PM
PLACE: Council Chambers
PURPOSE : To discuss Then and Now Legislation , and any other matter that should c ome before Committee.
.
COPIES TO: All Members of the Finance Committee
All Members o f Counci l
President of Coun cil
Mayor
Service D irector
Safety Director
Law Director
Treasurer
Auditor
Media
File
Mon Jul 13, 2026
Public Works & Economic Development Committee
Committee to discuss residential water rate application
The Public Works & Economic Development Committee will meet to discuss a residential water application for outside rates. The meeting may also address any other matters brought before the committee.
- Discussion of a residential water application for outside rates
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NOTICE OF A MEETING OF
THE PUBLIC WORKS & ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
TO: All Members of the Public Works & Economic Development Committee
FROM: D an Lanzer , Chairman
DATE: Monday, J uly 13, 2026
TIME: 7: 00 PM
PLACE: Council Chambers
PURPOSE : To discuss a residential water application for outside rates , and any other matter that should come
before Committee.
COPIES TO: All Members of the Public Works Committee
President of Council
All Council Members
Mayor
Service Director
Safety Director
Law Director
Treasurer
Audit or
Media
File
Thu Jul 9, 2026
Cemetery Board
Cemetery Board to hear superintendent's update
The Cemetery Board is meeting to receive an update from Superintendent Kelly Herron. The agenda contains only this single item, with no other business listed.
- Update from Superintendent Kelly Herron
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NOTICE OF A MEETING
OF THE CEMETERY BOARD
TO: All Members of the Cemetery Board
FROM: Mayor Joel B. Day
DATE: Thursday, July 9
th, 2026
TIME: 8:00 AM
PLACE: J.K.M.C. Council Chambers
AGENDA:
• Update from Superintendent Kelly Herron.
cc: Cemetery Board Members
Kelly Herron, Superintendent
Media
Mon Jul 6, 2026
Committee of the Whole
Council to discuss parks levy for November ballot
The Committee of the Whole will discuss the possibility of placing a parks levy on the November ballot at the Mayor's request and review related legislation, including Proposed Resolutions 18-2026 and 19-2026. No final decisions will be made at this meeting.
- Discussion of a parks levy for the November ballot
- Review of Proposed Resolution 18-2026
- Review of Proposed Resolution 19-2026
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NOTICE OF A MEETING OF
THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
TO: All Members of the City Council
FROM: President of Council Don Kemp
DATE: Monday, July 6, 2026
TIME: 6 :00 PM
PLACE: Council Chambers
PURPOSE : To discuss t he p ossibility of putting a park s levy on the November ballot at the M a yor ’s request and
revie w the related legislation ; P roposed Resolution 1 8 -2026 and Proposed Resolution 19-2026 ,
and any other matter that should come before Committee .
COPIES TO:
All Council Members
Law Director
Mayor
Auditor
Service Director
Safety Director
Tr easurer
Media
File
Mon Jul 6, 2026
City Council
✓ Decided: Council adds two resolutions to agenda, holds second readings on annexations
New Philadelphia City Council met in special session on July 6, 2026, with four members present. They voted unanimously to add Resolutions 18-2026 and 19-2026 to the agenda, then approved the amended agenda. Council proceeded to the legislative agenda, where ordinances and resolutions received second readings, including two annexation resolutions (15-2026 and 16-2026) for properties in Goshen Township. No substantive decisions were made; all items remain in progress.
- Added Resolutions 18-2026 and 19-2026 to agenda (unanimous)
- Approved amended agenda (4 yeas)
- Forgone committee reports to proceed to legislative agenda (4 yeas)
- Held second reading of Ordinance 14-2026 (appropriations amendment)
- Held second reading of Resolution 15-2026 (Scott Heil annexation)
- Held second reading of Resolution 16-2026 (Kathryn and Sky Cabbage annexation)
- Held second reading of Resolution 17-2026 (then-and-now certificate)
- Held first reading of Resolutions 18-2026 and 19-2026 (tax-related)
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NEW PHILADELPHIA CITY COUNCIL MET IN SPECIAL SESSION IN COUNCIL CHAMBERS ON JU LY
6 , 2026 WITH PRESIDENT DON KEMP PRESIDING. MR. RIPPETH OFFERED A PRAYER, AND ALL
IN ATTENDANCE RECITED THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.
COUNCIL MEMBERS IN ATTENDENCE
MR. DAN LANZER
MR. STEVE RIPPETH
MR. BRIAN SEA RS
MR. TOM SIMMELINK
EXCUSED ABSENSES : MR. KRIS KREINBIHL
MR S. CHERYL RAMOS
MR. MICHAEL WALKER
MR. RIPPETH MOTIONED TO ADD RESOLUTION 18 -2026 AND RESOLUTION 1 9 -2026
TO TONIGHT ’S AGENDA
MR . SIMMELINK SECONDED THE MOTION
4 YEAS
RESOLUTION 18 -2026 AND RESOLUTION 1 9 -2026 HAVE BEEN ADDED TO TONIGHT ’S
AGENDA
MR. SIMMELINK MOTIONED TO APPROVE TONIGHT ’S AGENDA WITH THE ADDITIONS
MR. RIPPETH SECONDED THE MOTION
4 YEAS
TONIGHT ’S AGENDA HAS BEEN APPROVED
MR . RIPPETH MOTIONED TO FORGO THE COMMITTEE REPORTS AND PROCEED TO THE
LEGISLATIVE AGENDA PORTION OF THE MEETING
MR. SIMMELINK SECONDED THE MOTION
4 YEAS
COUNCIL WILL PROCEED TO THE LEGISLATIVE AGENDA PORTION OF TONIGHT ’S MEETING
READING OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
ORDINANCES
14-2026 AN ORDINANCE BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEW PHILADELPHIA,
OHIO, AMENDING AND ADJUSTING THE PERMANENT APPROPRIATIONS
ORDINANCE FOR THE YEAR 2026 AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
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RESOLUTIONS:
15-2026 A RESOLUTION BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEW PHILADELPHIA,
OHIO AUTHORIZING THE ANNEXATION OF REAL PROPERTY LOCATED IN
GOSHEN TOWNSHIP, PARCEL NUMBER 25-00007.000, OWNED BY SCOTT
HEIL, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY .
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Thu Jul 2, 2026
Design Review Board
Design Review Board to discuss downtown mural protection and historic district update
The Design Review Board is meeting to discuss the protection of downtown murals and receive an update from David Hipp on the historic district. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.
- Discussion on protection of downtown murals
- Update from David Hipp on historic district
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MEETING NOTICE OF THE
DESIGN REVIEW BOARD
TO: Design Review Board members
FROM: Jami Bailey, Mayor’s Office
DATE: Thursday, July 2
nd, 2026
TIME: 7:30 am
PLACE: J.K.M.C. Council Chambers
AGENDA:
• Protection of Downtown Murals
• Update from David Hipp on historic district
cc: Design Review Board
Mayor Joel B. Day
Josh Mathias
Media
Mon Jun 22, 2026
Finance Committee
Finance Committee to review appropriations legislation
The Finance Committee is meeting to review appropriations legislation and consider any other matters that come before the committee. The agenda is primarily procedural, with no specific items or dollar amounts listed.
- Review of appropriations legislation
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NOTICE OF A MEETING OF
THE FINANCE COMMITTEE
TO: All Members of the Finance Committee
FROM: Steve Rippeth , Chair person
DATE: Monday, June 22 , 2026
TIME: 7:10 PM
PLACE: Council Chambers
PURPOSE : To review appropriations legislation , and any other matter that should c ome before Committee.
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COPIES TO: All Members of the Finance Committee
All Members o f Counci l
President of Coun cil
Mayor
Service D irector
Safety Director
Law Director
Treasurer
Auditor
Media
File
Mon Jun 22, 2026
Zoning & Annexation Committee
Committee to review two annexation resolutions
The Zoning and Annexation Committee will meet to review Proposed Resolution 15-2026 and Proposed Resolution 16-2026, which concern the Cabbage and Heil annexations. The meeting is scheduled for June 22, 2026, at 7:00 PM in Council Chambers. No other substantive items are listed.
- Proposed Resolution 15-2026 regarding the Cabbage annexation
- Proposed Resolution 16-2026 regarding the Heil annexation
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NOTICE OF A MEETING OF
THE ZONING AND ANNEXATION COMMITTEE
TO: All Members of the Zoning and Annexation Committee
FROM: Cheryl Ramos , Chairman
DATE: Monday, June 22 , 2026
TIME: 7:00 PM
PLACE: Council Chambers
PURPOSE : To review Proposed Resolution 15-2026 and Proposed Resolution 16-2026 regarding the Cabbage
A nd Heil Ann exations , and any other matter that should come before Committee.
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COPIES TO: All Members of the Zoning and Annexation Committee
President of Council
All Council Members
Mayor
Service Direct or
Safety Director
Law Director
Treasurer
Auditor
Media
File
Mon Jun 22, 2026
City Council
✓ Decided: Council adds ordinances and resolutions to agenda, approves prior minutes
The meeting was largely procedural. Council voted to add four pieces of legislation to the agenda and approved the minutes from the June 8 session. No substantive decisions were made on ordinances or resolutions, which were only given first readings.
- Added Ordinance 14-2026 and Resolution 17-2026 to agenda (5-0)
- Added Resolution 15-2026 and Resolution 16-2026 to agenda (5-0)
- Approved agenda with additions (5-0)
- Approved minutes from June 8, 2026 regular session (4-0-1)
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NEW PHILADELPHIA CITY COUNCIL MET IN REGULAR SESSION IN COUNCIL CHAMBERS ON
JUNE 22 , 2026 WITH PRESIDENT DON KEMP PRESIDING. MR. WALKER OFFERED A PRAYER,
AND ALL IN ATTENDANCE RECITED THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.
COUNCIL MEMBERS IN ATTENDENCE
MR. KRIS KREINBIHL
MRS. CHERYL RA MOS
MR. BRIAN SEA RS
MR. TOM SIMMELINK
MR. MICHAEL WALKER
EXCUSED ABSENSES : MR. DAN LANZER
MR. STEVE RIPPETH
TREASURER MICHELLE CAMPBELL
MR. KREINBIHL MOTIONED TO ADD ORDINANCE 14-2026 AND RESOLUTION 17-2026
TO TONIGHT ’S AGENDA
MR S. RAMOS SECONDED THE MOTION
5 YEAS
ORDINANCE 14-2026 AND RESOLUTION 17-2026 HAVE BEEN ADDED TO TONIGHT ’S
AGENDA
MRS. RAMOS MOTIONED TO ADD RESOLUTION 15-2026 AND RESOLUTION 16-2026 TO
TONIGHT ’S AGENDA
MR. WALKER SECONDED THE MOTION
5 YEAS
RESOLUTION 15-2026 AND RESOLUTION 16-2026 HAVE BEEN ADDED TO TONIGHT ’S
AGENDA
MRS. RAMOS MOTIONED TO APPROVE TONIGHT ’S AGENDA WITH THE ADDITIONS
MR. KREINBIHL SECONDED THE MOTION
5 YEAS
TONIGHT ’S AGENDA HAS BEEN APPROVED
MR . WALKER MOTIONED TO APPROVE THE JUNE 8 , 2026 REGULAR SESSION OF
COUNCIL
MR . SEARS SECONDED THE MOTION
4 YEAS , 1 ABSTAINED (MR. SIMMELINK)
MINUTES FROM THE JUNE 8 , 2026 REGULAR SESSION OF COUNCIL HAVE BEEN APPROVED
CORRESPONDENCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CLERK, JULIE COURTRIGHT
1. To Councilman Lanzer from President Kemp , dated June 18, 2026. This
is an email titled “ Outside Water Application-Assign to Committee ” .
President Kemp asked Mr. Lanzer to take this issue into his Committee . …
Wed Jun 17, 2026
Park Board
Park Board meets June 17 at Park Pavilion
The Park Board is meeting on June 17, 2026, at 12:00 pm at the Park Pavilion. The agenda contains only procedural items with no specific decisions or discussions listed.
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MEETING NOTICE OF THE PARK BOARD
TO: Park Board Members
FROM: Jami Bailey, Mayor’s Office
DATE: Wednesday, June 17
th, 2026
TIME: 12:00 pm
PLACE: Park Pavilion
cc: Mayor Joel Day
Ron McAbier
Brian Sears
Media
Thu Jun 11, 2026
Cemetery Board
June Cemetery Board meeting cancelled
The Cemetery Board will not hold a meeting in June. The agenda consists solely of a notice of cancellation from Mayor Joel B. Day, with no items for discussion or decision.
- No meeting scheduled for June
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NOTICE OF A MEETING
OF THE CEMETERY BOARD
TO: All Members of the Cemetery Board
FROM: Mayor Joel B. Day
There will be no Cemetery Board meeting in June.
cc: Cemetery Board Members
Kelly Herron, Superintendent
Media
Tue Jun 9, 2026
Planning Commission
Planning Commission to discuss Commercial Avenue parcel and Joy redevelopment
The Planning Commission will consider a usage request for a parcel on Commercial Avenue, hold a work session on canal lands, and continue discussion on the Joy redevelopment project. No final decisions are listed; items are under discussion or review.
- Usage request for parcel #43-08174.000 on Commercial Avenue
- Canal lands work session
- Continued discussion on Joy redevelopment project
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June 2026
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
To: All Planning Commission Members
From: Mayor Joel B. Day
Date: Tuesday, June 9th, 2026
Time: 1:00 p.m.
Place: J.K.M.C. Council Chambers
Agenda:
• Usage request for parcel #43-08174.000 on Commercial
Avenue
• Canal lands work session
• Continue discussion on Joy redevelopment project
Cc: Planning Commission Members and Media
Mon Jun 8, 2026
City Council
✓ Decided: Council approves traffic safety ordinance and garage sale fee change
New Philadelphia City Council approved two ordinances on third reading: Ordinance 4-2026 amends the traffic code to prohibit overtaking and passing on the right in a specified area during restricted hours on school days for safety reasons, and Ordinance 10-2026 amends the garage sale permit fee. Both were declared emergencies and passed 6-0. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included reports on state funding, income tax collections, and recognition of the high school track team's state championship.
- Approved Ordinance 4-2026 amending traffic code to prohibit overtaking/passing on right in specified area during restricted school-day hours (6-0)
- Approved Ordinance 10-2026 amending garage sale permit fee (6-0)
- Approved meeting agenda (6-0)
- Approved minutes of May 28, 2026 regular session (6-0)
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NEW PHILADELPHIA CITY COUNCIL MET IN REGULAR SESSION IN COUNCIL CHAMBERS ON
JUNE 8 , 2026 WITH PRESIDENT DON KEMP PRESIDING. MR. WALKER OFFERED A PRAYER, AND
ALL IN ATTENDANCE RECITED THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.
COUNCIL MEMBERS IN ATTENDENCE
MR. KRIS KREINBIHL
MR. DAN LANZ ER
MRS. CHERYL RAMOS
MR. STEVE RIPPETH
MR. BRIAN SEA RS
MR. MICHAEL WALKER
EXCUSED ABSENSES : MR. TOM SIMMLINK
SAFETY DIRECTOR KEVIN MILLIGAN
MR. RIPPETH MOTIONED TO APPROVE TONIGHT ’S AGENDA
MR . WALKER SECONDED THE MOTION
6 YEAS
TONIGHT ’S AGENDA HAS BEEN APPROVED
MR S. RAMOS MOTIONED TO APPROVE THE MAY 28 , 2026 REGULAR SESSION OF
COUNCIL
MR . KREINBIHL SECONDED THE MOTION
6 YEAS
MINUTES FROM THE MAY 28 , 2026 REGULAR SESSION OF COUNCIL HAVE BEEN APPROVED
CORRESPONDENCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CLERK, JULIE COURTRIGHT
1. To Council and Administration from Executive Administrative
Assistant to the Mayor Jami Bailey, dated June 1, 2026. This is the
Mayor ’s Month-end Report
2. To Council and Administration from Carly Loos with the Income Tax
Department. This is the May Month-end Reports.
3. To Council and Administration from Danielle DeMatteo with the
Auditor ’s Office, dated June 4th, 2026. This is the May Month-end
Reports.
4. To Council and Administration from Mayor Day, dated June 8, 2026,
the Mayor ’s Report
MAYOR ’S REPORT/REQUESTS … .MAYOR JOEL B. DAY
Mayor Day had the following report:
New Philadelphia Is a City of Champions
The news has traveled fast, but if you haven ’t h …
Thu Jun 4, 2026
Design Review Board
Historic district update from David Hipp
The Design Review Board will receive an update from David Hipp on the historic district. No other items are listed on the agenda.
- Update from David Hipp on historic district
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MEETING NOTICE OF THE
DESIGN REVIEW BOARD
TO: Design Review Board members
FROM: Jami Bailey, Mayor’s Office
DATE: Thursday, June 4
th, 2026
TIME: 7:30 am
PLACE: J.K.M.C. Council Chambers
AGENDA:
• Update from David Hipp on historic district
cc: Design Review Board
Mayor Joel B. Day
Josh Mathias
Media
Thu May 28, 2026
Finance Committee
Finance Committee to discuss Then and Now legislation
The Finance Committee is meeting to discuss Then and Now legislation and any other matters that come before the committee. The agenda is largely procedural with no specific items listed.
- Discussion of Then and Now legislation
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NOTICE OF A MEETING OF
THE FINANCE COMMITTEE
TO: All Members of the Finance Committee
FROM: Steve Rippeth , Chair person
DATE: Thursday, May 28 , 2026
TIME: 6: 00 PM
PLACE: Council Chambers
PURPOSE : To discuss Then and Now legislation , and any other matter that should c ome before Committee.
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COPIES TO: All Members of the Finance Committee
All Members o f Counci l
President of Coun cil
Mayor
Service D irector
Safety Director
Law Director
Treasurer
Auditor
Media
File
Thu May 28, 2026
City Council
✓ Decided: Council approved airport hangar loan application and alley vacation
New Philadelphia City Council approved several items including an ordinance authorizing the mayor to apply for an ODOT State Infrastructure Bank loan to finance construction of a 12-bay nested T-hangar at Harry Clever Airport (5-1), and an ordinance vacating an unnamed alley on Meadowbrook Drive SW (6-0). Council also approved resolutions for municipal services for two annexations on Hillandale Road NE and six 'then and now' certificates for expenditures. The meeting included reports on e-bike policy development, a $300,000 Brownfield grant for the Joy/Howden property, and the opening of Hobby Lobby at New Towne Mall.
- Approved Ordinance 12-2026 authorizing ODOT SIB loan application for airport hangar construction (5-1)
- Approved Ordinance 13-2026 vacating unnamed alley on Meadowbrook Drive SW (6-0)
- Approved Resolution 5-2026 authorizing NatureWorks grant application (5-1)
- Approved Resolution 7-2026 for municipal services upon annexation of parcel 25-00007.000 (6-0)
- Approved Resolution 8-2026 for municipal services upon annexation of parcels 25-00295.000, .001, .002 (6-0)
- Approved Resolutions 9-2026 through 14-2026, six 'then and now' certificates for expenditures (6-0 each)
- Approved minutes from May 11, 2026 regular session (6-0)
- Added ordinances 12-2026 and 13-2026 and resolutions 7-2026 through 14-2026 to agenda (6-0 each)
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NEW PHILADELPHIA CITY COUNCIL MET IN REGULAR SESSION IN COUNCIL CHAMBERS ON
MAY 28 , 2026 WITH PRESIDENT DON KEMP PRESIDING. MR. RIPPETH OFFERED A PRAYER,
AND ALL IN ATTENDANCE RECITED THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.
COUNCIL MEMBERS IN ATTENDENCE
MR. KRIS KREINBIHL
MR. DAN LANZ ER
MRS. CHERYL RAMOS
MR. STEVE RIPPETH
MR. BRIAN SEA RS
MR. MICHAEL WALKER
EXCUSED ABSENSES : MR. TOM SIMMLINK
MR S. RAMOS MOTIONED TO A DD ORDINANCE 13 -2026 TO TONIGHT ’S AGENDA
M RS. WALKER SECONDED THE MOTION
6 YEAS
ORDINANCE 13 -2026 HAS BEEN ADDED TO TONIGHT ’S AGENDA
MR S. RAMOS MOTIONED TO A DD RESOLUTION 7 -2026 TO TONIGHT ’S AGENDA
MR. WALKER SECONDED THE MOTION
6 YEAS
RESOLUTION 7 -2026 HAS BEEN ADDED TO TONIGHT ’S AGENDA
MR S. RAMOS MOTION ED TO ADD RESOLUTION 8-2026 TO TONIGHT ’S AGENDA
MR . LANZER SECONDED THE MOTION
6 YEAS
RESOLUTION 8-2026 HAS BEEN ADDED TO TONIGHT ’S AGENDA
MR. LANZER MOTIONED TO ADD ORDINANCE 12-2026 TO TONIGHT ’S AGENDA
MR. RIPPETH SECONDED THE MOTION
6 YEAS
ORDINANCE 12-2026 HAS BEEN ADDED TO TONIGHT ’S AGENDA
MR. RIPPETH MOTIONED TO ADD RESOLUTION 9-2026, RESOLUTION 10-2026, RESOLUTION
11-2026, RESOLUTION 12-2026, RESOLUTION 13-2026, AND RESOLUTION 14-2026 TO
TONIGHT ’S AGENDA
MR. LANZER SECONDED THE MOTION
6 YEAS
RESOLUTION 9-2026, RESOLUTION 10-2026, RESOLUTION 11-2026, RESOLUTION 12-2026,
RESOLUTION 13-2026, AND RESOLUTION 14-2026 HAVE BEEN ADDED TO TONIGHT ’S AGENDA
MR. RIPPETH MOTIONED TO APPROVE TONIGHT ’S AGENDA WITH THE ADDITIONS
MRS. R …
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