Wauseon public meetings in 2024
40 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council
The Wauseon City Council is holding a special meeting to consider three ordinances, including emergency readings. They will vote on amending the codified ordinances to increase vehicle impound fees, raise solicitor application fees, and require individual solicitor filings. The council will also consider an emergency ordinance amending Section 147.11 of the Codified Ordinances and Section 623.4 of the Local Government Manual.
- Ordinance 2024-14: Emergency ordinance amending Section 147.11 and Section 623.4
- Ordinance 2024-10: Increase impound fees for vehicles (Section 521.13(G)(2))
- Ordinance 2024-11: Increase solicitor application fee and require individual filings (Section 709)
City Council
The Wauseon City Council will consider several ordinances and resolutions, including the 2025 budget, increased impound and solicitor fees, and changes to employee compensation. They will also vote on agreements for HR services, health insurance, and software management, plus routine items like board appointments and the 2025 meeting schedule.
- Ordinance 2024-10: increase vehicle impound fees
- Ordinance 2024-11: increase solicitor application fee and require individual applications
- Ordinance 2024-12: Annual Appropriation Ordinance for 2026
- Ordinance 2024-13: increase longevity pay for non-bargaining full-time employees
- Resolution 2024-38: health insurance agreement with Pareto Captive Services, Mertian Health Smithhrx, and Tokio Marine HCC for 2025-2026
Committee of the Whole
The Wauseon City Council’s Committee of the Whole will consider first readings of three emergency ordinances—including a water-rate increase—and two resolutions authorizing insurance and union agreements. The meeting also includes committee reports on fee increases and a contract renewal, plus second readings of four police-union resolutions.
- Increase water rates via Ordinance 2024-7 (emergency first reading)
- Amend impound fee to $25 for vehicles ≤10,000 lbs and $50/day for heavier vehicles
- Renew HR Premier Consulting human-resources contract
- Authorize $30 per-person solicitor fee
- Four police-union agreements slated for second reading
City Council
The Wauseon City Council will consider several ordinances and resolutions, including changes to water rates, impound fees, and solicitor fees, as well as contract renewals for HR services and insurance. They will also vote on agreements with police unions and for indigent defense services. The meeting includes first, second, and third readings of legislation, with many items declared as emergencies.
- Ordinance 2024-7: Modifying water rate schedule
- Ordinance 2024-6: Amending impound fee to $25 for vehicles under 10,000 lbs and $50 per day for heavier vehicles
- Resolution 2024-35: Adjusting wage scale based on CPI
- Resolution 2024-36: Agreement with Ohio Plan Risk Management for insurance
- Resolutions 2024-30 to 2024-33: Agreements with police unions and for indigent defense
Committee of the Whole
The Wauseon City Council Committee of the Whole is meeting for routine business, including committee reports, department head reports, and readings of legislation. No specific agenda items are listed, so the meeting is likely procedural or open-ended.
- Department head reports from Law, Public Service, Finance, Police, and Fire
- First, second, and third readings of legislation or emergency items
- New and old business items
City Council
The Wauseon City Council will meet to approve prior meeting minutes, hear committee reports including a proposed 5% water rate increase, and vote on several union agreements. The council will also consider emergency legislation and first, second, and third readings of various resolutions.
- 5% water rate increase recommended by Utility Committee
- Amendments to Codified Ordinances to eliminate bonus personal days and create five unrestricted personal days
- Increase in clothing allowance for Department of Public Service employees from $400 to $600
- Implementation of employee badges for city staff
- Multiple union agreements with Ohio Patrolmen’s Benevolent Association for patrol officers, command officers, and dispatchers
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole will discuss a recommendation to increase water rates by 5%, along with reports from the Utility Committee, Tree Commission, Park Board, and Personnel Committee. The council will also consider resolutions authorizing agreements with police unions and for indigent defense services, plus an EPA agreement on an emergency.
- Recommendation to increase water rate by 5%
- Resolution 2024-34: EPA Agreement on Emergency
- Resolution 2024-30: Agreement with OPBA Patrol Officer's Union
- Resolution 2024-31: Agreement with OPBA Command Officers Union
- Resolution 2024-32: Agreement with OPBA Records Technicians and Full-time Dispatchers Union
City Council
The Wauseon City Council will hold its regular meeting on November 4, 2024, with first readings of four resolutions: three authorizing agreements with police unions (patrol officers, command officers, records technicians/dispatchers) and one for indigent defense services with Fulton County. A third reading will consider a clinical affiliation agreement with Rhodes State College for the fire department. The council will also accept the Local Government Fund allotment and may enter executive session for personnel matters.
- Resolution 2024-30: Agreement with OPBA Patrol Officer's Union
- Resolution 2024-31: Agreement with OPBA Command Officers Union
- Resolution 2024-32: Agreement with OPBA Records Technicians and Full-time Dispatchers Union
- Resolution 2024-33: Indigent defense services agreement with Fulton County Commissioners
- Resolution 2024-29: Clinical affiliation agreement with Rhodes State College (third reading)
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole will discuss and vote on four union contracts (Command, Dispatch, Patrol, Indigent Defense) and a clinical affiliation agreement between the Wauseon Fire Department and Rhodes State College. The meeting also includes a motion to approve the Local Government Fund.
- Resolution 2024-30: Union Command Contract
- Resolution 2024-31: Union Dispatch Contract
- Resolution 2024-32: Union Patrol Contract
- Resolution 2024-33: Indigent Defense Contract
- Resolution 2024-29: Clinical Affiliation Agreement with Rhodes State College
City Council
The Wauseon City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on a recommendation to rezone five parcels comprising the Wauseon Plaza on North Shoop Avenue from B-4 to B-2. They will also consider first, second, and third readings of ordinances and resolutions, including an emergency ordinance to amend the zoning map. New business includes authorizing agreements for grant writing services and an addendum to a client services agreement. The meeting includes routine items like approval of minutes, department head reports, and bill payments.
- Public hearing and vote on rezoning Wauseon Plaza (5 parcels) from B-4 to B-2
- Ordinance 2024-5: Amending Chapter 1117 and Official Zoning Map, declared emergency
- Resolution 2024-29: Clinical affiliation agreement with Rhodes State College for Fire Department
- Ordinance 2024-4: Adding new Section 191.21 to Codified Ordinances
- Authorize agreement with Lexipol for grant writing services; addendum with Medicount Management, Inc.
General
The Wauseon City Council will hold its regular meeting on October 7, 2024, at 5:00 pm. The agenda includes a first reading of a resolution authorizing the fire department to enter into a clinical affiliation agreement with Rhodes State College, and a second reading of an ordinance amending the codified ordinances to add a new section. The council will also hear department head reports, approve prior meeting minutes, and consider paying bills.
- Resolution 2024-29: Authorizes Wauseon Fire Department to enter into clinical affiliation agreement with Rhodes State College (first reading)
- Ordinance 2024-4: Amends codified ordinances to add new Section 191.21 (second reading)
- Approval of prior meeting minutes from September 16, 20, and October 3, 2024
- Department head reports from Fire, Police, Public Service, Finance, and Law
- Tree Commission report from October 1, 2024
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole discussed upcoming council legislation, including a clinical affiliation agreement between Rhodes State College and the Wauseon Fire Department. Department heads reported on completed projects, grant funding status, and upcoming events like the Christmas for Kids celebration.
- First reading of Resolution 2024-29: Clinical Affiliation agreement between Rhodes State College and Wauseon Fire Department
- Second reading of Ordinance 2024-4: Amending city ordinances to include new Section 19.21
- Oak Street final walk-through completed
- Fulton Street water line project delayed by leak
- Two OPWC grant applications not awarded
City Council
This is a special council meeting held primarily to honor the promotions of two fire department members, Brady Schaffer (Lieutenant to Captain) and Jarrid Wyse (Part-Time to Full-Time), during a badge pinning ceremony led by Captain Jason Fischer. The regular council meeting followed the ceremony. No legislative or decision-making items are listed on this agenda.
- Promotion of Brady Schaffer from Lieutenant to Captain
- Promotion of Jarrid Wyse from Part-Time to Full-Time
- Badge Pinning Ceremony led by Captain Jason Fischer
Committee of the Whole
The Wauseon Committee of the Whole is reviewing several resolutions for first reading, including OPWC grants for water line projects on Burr Road and Chestnut Street, an ODOT grant for Fulton Street, and amendments to the zoning and tax codes. They will also discuss setting a $100 fee for a new zoning certificate for commercial property and approving the Magne grant. This is a working session ahead of the formal council meeting on September 16.
- Resolution 2024-24: OPWC Grant for Burr Road Water Line
- Resolution 2024-25: OPWC Grant for Chestnut Street
- Resolution 2024-26: Add Chapter 1117A (Zoning Certificate for Commercial Property) to Zoning Code (emergency)
- Resolution 2024-27: Add Section 191.21 (landlord reporting requirement) to Tax Code
- Motion to set Zoning Certificate fee at $100
City Council
The Wauseon City Council will hold its regular meeting on August 19, 2024, to approve prior meeting minutes, hear committee reports, and take first readings of two resolutions. One resolution would authorize a service contract with Triotech for IT services, and the other would amend the 2024 appropriations ordinance to adjust line-item funding.
- Resolution 2024-23: Service contract with Triotech for IT services
- Resolution 2024-22: Amend 2024 appropriations ordinance to adjust line-item funding
- Proposed 2025 pool entry fee increase for non-city residents
- Amendment to Codified Ordinances adding Chapter 1117 A (Zoning Certificate for Commercial Property)
- Amendment to Codified Ordinances adding Section 191.21 (landlord reporting requirement to Tax Code)
Committee of the Whole
The Wauseon Committee of the Whole is reviewing recommendations from several committees ahead of the August 19 council meeting. Items include approving a $100 zoning certificate fee for commercial properties, a tax code amendment, increased city pool fees, and a budget amendment for feasibility studies. The council will also consider an IT contract and schedule Trick or Treat for October 31.
- Zoning Certificate for Commercial Properties with a $100 fee
- Tax code amendment
- Increase city pool fees
- Resolution 2024-22: Budget amendment for feasibility studies
- Resolution 2024-23: IT Contract
City Council
The Wauseon City Council is meeting to consider two resolutions: one authorizing the mayor to annually advertise for and accept bids for salt and chemicals, and another authorizing a copier and fax machine lease from Perry Pro Tech. The agenda also includes routine items such as approving prior meeting minutes, receiving department head reports, and paying bills.
- Resolution 2024-21: Authorizes mayor to annually advertise for bids for salt and chemicals, accept lowest and best bids, and enter contracts; declared an emergency
- Resolution 2024-20: Authorizes mayor to enter into a copier and fax machine lease agreement with Perry Pro Tech; declared an emergency
- Approval of minutes from July 15, 2024 council meeting and August 1, 2024 Committee of the Whole
- Department head reports from fire, police, public service, finance, and law
- Approval and payment of bills as presented
City Council
The Wauseon City Council is meeting to handle routine business, including approving prior meeting minutes, receiving committee and department head reports, and voting on bills. The main action item is the first reading of Resolution 2024-20, which would authorize the mayor to enter into a lease agreement for copiers and fax machines from Perry Pro Tech. No other legislation or major decisions are listed.
- Resolution 2024-20: Authorizes mayor to lease copiers and fax machines from Perry Pro Tech
- Approval of prior meeting minutes (July 1, 2024 Council; July 11, 2024 Committee of the Whole)
- Committee reports from Tree Commission and Safety & Code
- Department head reports from Fire, Police, Public Service, Finance, and Law
- Approval of bills as presented
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole will receive reports from the Tree Commission and Safety and Code committees. It will also hold a first reading of Resolution 2024-20, which proposes a contract for copier services.
- First reading of Resolution 2024-20: Copier Contract
- Tree Commission report from July 2, 2024
- Safety and Code report from July 3, 2024
City Council
The Wauseon City Council will consider Resolution 2024-19 regarding an annexation agreement for 13.92 acres in Clinton Township. Additionally, council members will vote on funding for the immediate remediation of a property on Ottokee Street following a recent fire.
- Resolution 2024-19: Annexation of 13.92 acres in Clinton Township
- Funding for immediate remediation of a property on Ottokee Street
- Department head reports from Fire, Police, Public Service, Finance, and Law
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole will review resolutions regarding annual salt and chemical bids and a lease agreement for office equipment. The meeting also includes committee reports and opportunities for individuals to address Council.
- Resolution 2024-21: Annual salt and chemical bids
- Resolution 2024-20: Leasing copiers and fax machines from Perry Pro Tech
Committee of the Whole
The Wauseon Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss agenda items ahead of the July 1 council meeting. The main item is a resolution authorizing the mayor to enter into an annexation agreement with Clinton Township for 13.92 acres. Other items include committee reports and public comment.
- Resolution 2024-19: Authorizes mayor to sign Clinton Township–City of Wauseon annexation agreement for 13.92 acres
- Committee report from Board of Controls (June 26, 2024)
- Public comment period for individuals wishing to address council
City Council
Wauseon City Council will hold readings and votes on two resolutions: one authorizing a direct primary care agreement with Nexus Health Connect, and another for a 13.92-acre annexation agreement with Clinton Township. Council will also consider a third reading of an ordinance amending Section 159 of the codified ordinances, approve prior minutes, hear department reports, and vote on a board appointment.
- Resolution 2024-18: Authorize mayor to enter employer-sponsored direct primary care agreement with Nexus Growth Solutions, LLC DBA Nexus Health Connect; declared an emergency
- Resolution 2024-19: Authorize mayor to enter Clinton Township–City of Wauseon annexation agreement for 13.92 acres
- Ordinance 2024-2: Third reading to amend Section 159 of codified ordinances
- Appointment of Lisa Smith to Charter Revision Commission, term 6/30/2024–6/30/2027
- Approval of bills and prior meeting minutes (June 3 and June 12, 2024)
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole reviewed routine reports and will send two resolutions to council for final approval: one to authorize a direct primary care agreement with Nexus Health Connect and another to finalize a 13.92-acre annexation from Clinton Township. An ordinance amending city code and a charter revision commission update were also discussed.
- Resolution 2024-18: Employer-sponsored direct primary care agreement with Nexus Growth Solutions, LLC (Nexus Health Connect)
- Resolution 2024-19: Annexation of 13.92 acres from Clinton Township
- Ordinance 2024-2: Amending Section 159 of the Codified Ordinances of the City of Wauseon
- Charter Revision Commission update: Lisa Smith term 6/30/2024–6/30/2027
City Council
The Wauseon City Council is holding its regular meeting, which includes a joint session with Clinton Township Trustees, recognition of Macy Chamberlin, and department head reports. The council will consider first readings of Ordinance 2024-2 (amending Section 159 of the codified ordinances) and Resolution 2024-17 (creating a new Grounds Keeper position, declared an emergency). The agenda also includes routine items such as approving minutes and paying bills.
- Ordinance 2024-2: Amending Section 159 of the Codified Ordinances
- Resolution 2024-17: Creating a new Grounds Keeper position; declared an emergency
- Annual joint meeting with Clinton Township Trustees
- Proclamation/Recognition of Macy Chamberlin
- Approval of bills and prior meeting minutes
Committee of the Whole
The Wauseon Committee of the Whole will meet to review committee reports, hold a joint meeting with Clinton Township, and consider emergency ordinances including a new Tree Code and a Grounds Keeper job position. No substantive decisions are scheduled for this meeting.
- Joint Meeting with Clinton Township
- Emergency Ordinance 2024-2: Tree Code (first reading)
- Emergency Resolution 2024-17: Grounds Keeper Job Position
City Council
The Wauseon City Council is meeting to approve prior minutes, receive committee reports, and vote on several recommendations, including allowing alcohol sales at the Homecoming event at Dorothy Biddle Park, approving a job classification for Grounds Keeper, and amending the Tree Code (Chapter 159). Department heads will also provide reports. The agenda is largely procedural with these specific action items.
- Recommendation to approve Homecoming Committee's request to sell alcohol at Dorothy Biddle Park
- Recommendation to approve job classification for Grounds Keeper position
- Recommendation to amend Chapter 159 (Tree Code) of the Codified Ordinances
- Approval of prior meeting minutes (April 15, April 19, May 2)
- Approval of bills as presented
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole reviews reports from the Park Board, Tree Commission, Personnel Committee, and Safety & Code Committee. Items include a recommendation to allow alcohol at Biddle Park for Homecoming pending state approval and updates to the Tree Code.
- Recommendation to approve alcohol in Biddle Park for Homecoming, pending state approval
- Recommendation to approve the Grounds Keeper position
- Recommendation to approve the updated Tree Code
City Council
The Wauseon City Council is meeting to consider several financial and legislative items. They will vote on reallocating $50,000 in the Parks and Recreation Special Fund for new playground equipment, and on underwriting employee access to Everside Clinic. The council will also hold readings on an ordinance amending city code, a resolution for health insurance with Pareto Captive Services, and resolutions regarding the county 9-1-1 plan and the fire department's participation in a special response team. Additionally, they will consider approving alcohol sales at the Walapalooza concert on April 26.
- Reallocate $50,000 in Parks and Recreation Special Fund for playground equipment
- Underwrite employee access to Everside Clinic
- Ordinance 2024-1 amending Section 933.07(C)(1) of codified ordinances
- Resolution 2024-16 authorizing amended health insurance agreement with Pareto Captive Services
- Resolution 2024-10 adopting County 9-1-1 Final Plan; Resolution 2024-11 for Fulton County Special Response Team MOU
Committee of the Whole
The Wauseon Committee of the Whole will review committee reports including a $50,000 playground equipment relocation and employee health insurance contributions. It will also consider emergency resolutions for health insurance and a 9-1-1 plan, as well as a fire department agreement for a county response team. New business includes a pending motion to approve alcohol sales at the Walapalooza Concert on S. Fulton Street and Commercial.
- Relocate $50,000 for playground equipment (Park Board recommendation)
- City to pay $55/month, employee $10/month for Everside Clinic use (Finance Committee recommendation)
- Resolution 2024-16: Amended health insurance agreement with Pareto Captive Services (emergency)
- Resolution 2024-10: Adopt County 9-1-1 Final Plan (second reading)
- Motion to approve alcohol sales at Walapalooza Concert (S. Fulton Street and Commercial, April 26, 2024)
Committee of the Whole
The Wauseon Committee of the Whole is reviewing several resolutions ahead of the April 1 council meeting, including a budget amendment, a purchase of door locks, adoption of the county 9-1-1 plan, a fire department agreement, and an annexation petition. These items are at various reading stages, with some up for final approval.
- Resolution 2024-14: Budget amendment
- Resolution 2024-15: Purchase of four door locks
- Resolution 2024-10: Adopting the County 9-1-1 Final Plan
- Resolution 2024-11: MOU for Fulton County Special Response Team
- Resolution 2024-9: Accepting annexation petition for nine parcels
City Council
The Wauseon City Council will meet to approve prior meeting minutes, hear committee and department reports, and conduct first readings of new legislation. The Finance Committee will recommend funding for a JAG Grant and a cloud-based police camera storage system. The council will also consider an annexation petition for nine parcels and the mayor’s annual report.
- First reading of Resolution 2024-9 to accept annexation petition for nine parcels
- Finance Committee to recommend JAG Grant funding
- Finance Committee to recommend $X purchase of cloud-based police camera storage system
- Mayor’s annual report presentation
- Approval of bills and prior meeting minutes
City Council
The Wauseon City Council is meeting to consider several resolutions, including a software service agreement for the Building and Housing Department, street resurfacing bids for Oak Street, and fire protection agreements with Clinton and Dover Townships. They will also vote on accepting a JAG grant and mayoral appointments to boards and commissions. The agenda includes routine items like approving minutes and paying bills.
- Resolution 2024-5: Authorize service agreement with IWORQ Systems, Inc. for software applications and services
- Resolution 2024-6: Authorize advertising for bids for street resurfacing on Oak Street
- Resolution 2024-7: Authorize fire and emergency protection agreement with Clinton Township
- Resolution 2024-8: Authorize fire and emergency protection agreement with Dover Township
- Motion to authorize Police Chief to accept JAG grant
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole will discuss and vote on four emergency resolutions: software services for the Building and Housing Department, resurfacing Oak Street, and fire protection agreements with Clinton and Dover Townships. It will also consider accepting a JAG Grant and approving mayoral board appointments.
- Resolution 2024-5: Software services with IWORQ Systems, Inc. for Building and Housing Department
- Resolution 2024-6: Street resurfacing on Oak Street
- Resolution 2024-7: Fire protection agreement with Clinton Township
- Resolution 2024-8: Fire protection agreement with Dover Township
- Motion to accept the JAG Grant
City Council
The Wauseon City Council is meeting to consider several resolutions and motions, including authorizing the mayor to sign a quote for fire department radios, entering into a technical assistance agreement for the revolving loan fund, and accepting a $50,000 MARCS grant. The council will also approve prior meeting minutes, 2024 council committees, and the mayor's appointments to boards and commissions. Department heads will give reports, and the council will vote on paying bills.
- Resolution 2024-3: Authorize mayor to sign RG Communications quote for fire department radios (emergency)
- Resolution 2024-4: Authorize agreement with Maumee Valley Planning Organization for Revolving Loan Fund technical assistance (emergency)
- Motion to accept $50,000 MARCS Grant from Ohio Department of Commerce, Division of State Fire Marshal
- Approval of 2024 Council Committees
- Award for Jed Bowers, VFW EMT of the Year
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole will hear public comments, recognize local trustees, and consider emergency resolutions to purchase fire department radios and technical assistance for a loan fund. It will also vote on a $50,000 grant, an investment agreement amendment, and mayoral board appointments.
- Emergency resolution to buy radios for Fire Department from RG Communications
- Emergency resolution for technical assistance with Maumee Valley Planning Organization for Revolving Loan Fund
- Motion to accept $50,000 MARCS Grant from Ohio Department of Commerce for Fire Chief
- Motion to amend investment management agreement with Meeder Public Funds, Inc.
- Motion to approve mayor’s appointments to various boards and commissions
City Council
The Wauseon City Council met on January 15, 2024, to approve prior meeting minutes, receive department reports, and discuss new business. No legislation was introduced for first, second, or third reading. The council also allocated $500 toward the Owl Lab camera system.
- Approved prior meeting minutes unanimously
- Allocated $500 for Owl Lab camera system investment
- Tree Ordinance rewrite in progress by Tree Commission
- VFW EMT of the Year Jed Bowers recognized in Columbus
- Taste of Wauseon Gala scheduled for February 24
Committee of the Whole
The Wauseon Committee of the Whole will review finance committee recommendations including a $50,000 playground equipment relocation and employee health clinic cost-sharing. It will also consider emergency resolutions for health insurance and a fire department mutual aid agreement, and a motion to allow alcohol sales at an upcoming downtown festival.
- Relocate $50,000 for playground equipment per Finance Committee recommendation
- City pays $55/month, employee pays $10/month for Everside Clinic use; extended family pays full $65
- Emergency resolution to amend health insurance agreement with Pareto Captive Services (Resolution 2024-16)
- Ordinance 2024-1 amends codified ordinance Section 933.07(C)(1)
- Motion to approve alcohol sales at Walapalooza Concert on April 26 at S. Fulton Street and Commercial
Committee of the Whole
This is a procedural Committee of the Whole meeting with no specific agenda items listed. The agenda includes time for public comments, committee reports (including the Tree Commission), and potential readings of ordinances, but no concrete items are detailed.
- Individuals wishing to address council
- Tree Commission report from January 10, 2024
- First, second, and third readings or emergency items
- New business
- Calendar of upcoming events
City Council
The Wauseon City Council is meeting to organize itself, including electing a Council President and administering oaths of office. They will also consider two resolutions: one authorizing a federal local-let agreement for milling and resurfacing about 0.40 miles of Oak Street, and another authorizing an agreement with HR Premier Consulting, LLC for human resource services. Additionally, they will hold a third reading of an ordinance to add regulations for adult use cannabis operators.
- Resolution 2024-1: LPA federal local-let agreement for milling and resurfacing of approximately 0.40 miles of Oak Street
- Resolution 2024-2: Agreement with HR Premier Consulting, LLC for human resource services
- Ordinance 2023-7: Third reading to add Section 1114.12 'Adult Use Cannabis Operators'
- Election of Council President
- Oaths of office for Mayor Huner and Councilors Chamberlin, Tijerina, and Simon