{
 "city": "Gambier",
 "state": "Ohio",
 "page": "https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/villageofgambier.org/",
 "attribution": "MyTown / The Boring Parts — CC BY 4.0. Summaries AI-generated from official sources.",
 "license": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/",
 "generated": "2026-07-06",
 "upcoming": [
  {
   "date": "2026-07-06",
   "body": "Village Council",
   "headline": "Council to discuss Pelotonia road closures and community center repairs",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.villageofgambier.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07062026-43",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.villageofgambier.org/AgendaCenter"
  }
 ],
 "recent": [
  {
   "date": "2026-06-29",
   "body": "Village Council",
   "headline": "Council to vote on street resurfacing contract",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.villageofgambier.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06292026-42",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.villageofgambier.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06292026-42",
   "source": "https://www.villageofgambier.org/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-16",
   "body": "Planning and Zoning",
   "headline": "Kenyon College seeks zoning certificate for lighting at Benson Bowl",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.villageofgambier.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06162026-41",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.villageofgambier.org/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-01",
   "body": "Village Council",
   "headline": "Council to adopt 2027 budget and vote on three variance requests",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.villageofgambier.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06012026-40",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.villageofgambier.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06012026-40",
   "source": "https://www.villageofgambier.org/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-01",
   "body": "Village Council",
   "headline": "Public hearing on 2027 Village Budget",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.villageofgambier.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06012026-39",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.villageofgambier.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06012026-39",
   "source": "https://www.villageofgambier.org/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-01",
   "body": "Village Council",
   "headline": "Council to hear three variance applications including B&B use change",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.villageofgambier.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06012026-38",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.villageofgambier.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06012026-38",
   "source": "https://www.villageofgambier.org/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-19",
   "body": "Planning and Zoning",
   "headline": "Commission to consider bed-and-breakfast and short-term rental permits",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.villageofgambier.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05192026-37",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.villageofgambier.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05192026-37",
   "source": "https://www.villageofgambier.org/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-04",
   "body": "Village Council",
   "headline": "Council to vote on sewer damage reimbursement program and dump truck purchase",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.villageofgambier.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05042026-36",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.villageofgambier.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05042026-36",
   "source": "https://www.villageofgambier.org/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-21",
   "body": "Planning and Zoning",
   "headline": "Commission to decide on zoning certificate for gravel driveway",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.villageofgambier.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04212026-35",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.villageofgambier.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_04212026-35",
   "source": "https://www.villageofgambier.org/AgendaCenter"
  }
 ]
}