Gambier, Ohio
Upcoming
Village Council
The Gambier Village Council will consider approval of prior meeting minutes, hear reports from officials, and discuss seven business items. Topics include community center window and roof work, women's stalls, Pelotonia road closures and one-way streets, a maintenance supervisor position, an ICMA conference, and legacy signs. The meeting also sets dates for upcoming committee sessions.
- Pelotonia road closures and one-ways
- Community Center Windows
- Community Center Roof
- Maintenance Supervisor
- Legacy Signs
Recent meetings
Village Council
This is a special meeting of the Gambier Village Council with one agenda item. Council will consider Ordinance 2026-07, which authorizes the Village Administrator to enter into a contract with the Preferred Bidder for street resurfacing. The vote will determine the contractor and scope of the resurfacing project.
- Ordinance 2026-07 authorizing contract with Preferred Bidder for street resurfacing
Village Council passed an emergency ordinance authorizing the Village Administrator to enter into a contract with Small’s Asphalt Paving, Inc. for resurfacing Duff Street and installing five permanent speed humps on Duff Street, Meadow Lane, S. Acland Street, and Wiggin Street at a cost of $159,839.05. The ordinance was declared an emergency measure for immediate preservation of public peace, health, and safety.
- Approved Ordinance 2026-07 authorizing $159,839.05 street resurfacing and speed hump installation contract with Small’s Asphalt Paving, Inc.
Planning and Zoning
The Gambier Planning and Zoning Commission will review four zoning certificate applications, including a proposal from Kenyon College for pole top lighting at Benson Bowl. The commission will also discuss a possible special land use or variance for Dan Vermeire's accessory buildings at 405 ½ Gaskin. Other agenda items include approval of past meeting minutes and a report from the zoning inspector.
- Kenyon College: zoning certificate for pole top lighting system at Benson Bowl
- Scott Mackey: zoning certificate for door and window remodel at 106 Rand Drive
- Zach Wright: zoning certificate for 14'x20' accessory building at 102 Allen Drive
- Dan Vermeire: zoning certificate for accessory buildings at 405 ½ Gaskin, with possible special land use or variance discussion
- Zoning inspector report including a zoning designation confirmation request
Village Council
The Gambier Village Council will vote on several items including adopting the 2027 budget via Ordinance 2026-06, which declares an emergency. The council will also decide on three variance applications at 405 1/2 Gaskin, 106 Rand Dr., and 100 Duff St., and approve an $8,000 transfer between special revenue fund lines. Other votes include design services for multimodal safety improvements, the 2026 paving project, and street closures for July 4th and Gaskin Street on June 8 and 10.
- Variance applications: 405 1/2 Gaskin, 106 Rand Dr., 100 Duff St.
- Ordinance 2026-06 adopting the 2027 budget and declaring an emergency
- Transfer of $8,000 from County License Tax Capital Line to Contract Services line
- Design services selection for multimodal safety improvements
- Street closures: July 4th and Gaskin Street on June 8 and 10
The Village Administrator recommended that Council authorize street closures for the July 4 celebration and parade. The report also detailed the selection of Strand Associates for design services on a multimodal safety project and the approval of a $8,000 fund transfer for road engineering costs.
- Recommended authorization for July 4 street closures
- Recommended design services from Strand Associates
- Recommended iWorQ asset/fleet management service agreement
- Recommended authorization for Community Center roof and window repairs
- Recommended approval of $8,000 fund transfer for road engineering
Village Council
The Village Council is holding a public hearing to present the proposed 2027 budget and receive public comments. No specific dollar amounts or other decisions are listed on the agenda.
- Presentation of the 2027 Budget and public comment period
The Village of Gambier presented Ordinance 2026-_06_ to adopt the 2027 annual appropriations and estimated resources. The Finance Committee has recommended the budget for adoption, which includes a proposed General Fund expenditure of $2,554,195.00.
- Proposed adoption of the 2027 annual budget (Ordinance 2026-_06_)
Village Council
Gambier Village Council will hold a public hearing to consider three variance requests: an area variance for a fence at 405 ½ Gaskin Avenue, an area variance for a garage entrance at 106 Rand Drive, and a use variance to operate a bed and breakfast at 100 Duff Street. Only these three items are on the agenda.
- Area variance for fence extension at 405 ½ Gaskin Avenue (Daniel Vermeire)
- Area variance for garage entrance at 106 Rand Drive (Scott Mackey)
- Use variance for Bed & Breakfast at 100 Duff Street (Gignosko Gambier, LLC)
The Gambier Village Council met on June 1, 2026, to consider three variance applications. The minutes were not approved at this meeting and will be available after the July 7, 2026, Council meeting.
- Meeting held to consider variance applications
- Minutes not approved; to be available after July 7, 2026 Council meeting
- Public hearing held for fence extension variance at 405 ½ Gaskin Avenue
- Public hearing held for garage entrance variance at 106 Rand Drive
- Public hearing held for bed and breakfast variance at 100 Duff Street
Planning and Zoning
The Gambier Planning and Zoning Commission will review multiple zoning certificate and conditional use permit applications. Items include a bed-and-breakfast at 100 Duff Street, a short-term rental at 307 E. Wiggin Street, temporary tents for Pelotonia, a solar panel system at 103 Meadow Lane, and a driveway extension at 405 ½ Gaskin Avenue. The commission will also hear the zoning inspector's report and approve minutes from the prior meeting.
- Gignosko Gambier, LLC requests conditional use permit to operate a bed and breakfast at 100 Duff St
- Emily Anne Williamson requests conditional use permit for short-term rental at 307 E. Wiggin St while on pre-tenure leave through January 2027
- Pelotonia requests zoning certificate for 6 temporary tents for event August 1-2 (tents up July 23 to August 5)
- Matthew and Elizabeth Bonaudi request zoning certificate for solar panel system on roof at 103 Meadow Lane
- Dan Vermeire requests zoning certificate for 175 ft driveway extension at 405 ½ Gaskin Ave
The Commission approved a four-month short-term rental permit and three zoning certificates for temporary tents, solar panels, and a driveway extension. Two conditional use applications for a fence and a bed and breakfast were denied and referred to Village Council as variance requests.
- Approved zoning certificate for six temporary Pelotonia tents (4-0)
- Approved zoning certificate for roof-mounted solar panels at 103 Meadow Lane (4-0)
- Approved zoning certificate for 170-foot driveway extension at 405 ½ Gaskin Avenue (4-0)
- Denied conditional use for fence extension at 405 ½ Gaskin Avenue; recommended to council as variance (4-0)
- Denied conditional use for bed and breakfast at 100 Duff Street; recommended to council as variance (4-0)
- Approved four-month conditional use permit for short-term rentals at 307 E. Wiggin Street (3-0)
- Approved 'Like for Like' HVAC replacement at 200 E. Brooklyn St.
- Approved 'Like for Like' front step replacement at 124 Meadow Lane
Village Council
The council will consider Ordinance 2026-03 to establish a limited reimbursement program for property damage from village sewer system failures. They will also vote on purchasing a new dump truck, review a Kenyon College tent application, discuss design fees for Side Street Studio, update Oak Grove rules, and approve temporary street closures.
- Ordinance 2026-03: establishing limited reimbursement program for property damage from village sewer system failures
- Ordinance 2026: authorizing purchase of new dump truck through Ohio Cooperative Purchasing Program (declared emergency)
- Kenyon Tent Application
- Side Street Studio Professional Design Fee
- Temporary One-Way Designations and Street Closure
The Village Council approved an ordinance for a limited sewer system failure reimbursement program and authorized the purchase of a new dump truck. Additional actions included approving Kenyon tent applications, investment transfers, design fees, and street closure designations.
- Approved April 6, 2026, meeting minutes (6-0)
- Approved April bills paid (6-0)
- Approved Kenyon tent application (6-0)
- Approved Ordinance 2026-03 regarding sewer system failure reimbursement (6-0)
- Approved Ordinance 2026-05 for a new dump truck purchase (6-0)
- Approved moving CDARS to the Wealth Management account (5-0)
- Approved Side Street Studio professional design fee (6-0)
- Approved Oak Grove Rules and Regulations updates (6-0)
Planning and Zoning
The Planning and Zoning Commission will consider an application from Justin Vela and Natalie Roth for a zoning certificate to construct a new gravel driveway. The commission will also receive the zoning inspector's report, which includes an approved like-for-like gutter replacement at 402 Chase Avenue and demolition plans for Kenyon College temporary dormitories. The meeting includes a visitor's forum, correspondence from Jake Mackey, and approval of the March 17 minutes.
- Zoning certificate application by Justin Vela and Natalie Roth for an additional gravel driveway south of existing
- Zoning inspector report: approved like-for-like gutter/downspout replacement at 402 Chase Avenue
- Demolition and utility termination plans for Kenyon College temporary dormitories
- Approval of March 17, 2026, meeting minutes
- Correspondence from Jake Mackey
The Planning Commission approved a zoning certificate for a new gravel driveway at a property on SR 308, intended to allow forward entry onto the road instead of backing out, addressing traffic safety concerns. The vote was 4-0. The commission also approved previous meeting minutes and noted the Zoning Inspector's approval of two minor like-for-like replacements (HVAC and steps). An area variance application was submitted for 106 Rand Drive with a public hearing scheduled for June 1.
- Approved zoning certificate for gravel driveway on SR 308 (4-0)
- Approved minutes of March 17, 2026, regular meeting (4-0)
- Zoning Inspector approved like-for-like HVAC replacement at 200 E. Brooklyn St.
- Zoning Inspector approved like-for-like front step replacement at 124 Meadow Lane
- Area variance application submitted for 106 Rand Drive; public hearing set for June 1