Wauseon public meetings in 2025

Wauseon Recreation Association

The Wauseon Recreation Association board reviewed finances, program registrations, and participation trends, noting concerns about declining recreational basketball numbers due to travel teams. They also discussed stalled music festival planning, facility liability, coaching standards, first aid kits, and a sponsorship proposal for uniforms. The meeting was largely discussion-based with action items assigned for future work.

• CD balance $21,000.03; checking $44,006.57
• New basketballs purchased for Start Smart program
• Sponsorship proposal for team uniforms discussed
• Indoor sports facility planning discussed
• First aid kits at park hubs proposed

Wauseon Recreation Association

The Wauseon Recreation Association board will meet to review financial reports, discuss winter and spring program status, and vote on new presidents for the baseball and softball boards. New business includes a Homecoming Committee update, tournament director discussion, and a bylaws update.

• Vote on Baseball Board President Brent Kebschull
• Vote on Softball Board President Sabrina Lind
• Bylaws update
• Homecoming Committee report by Doug Kutzli
• Biddle Music Festival update

Wauseon Recreation Association

The Wauseon Recreation Association will hold its regular meeting to review financial reports, program status, and discuss new business including Kristen Boyer and the Biddle Music Festival. Old business includes sport board refresh, coaching standards, increasing revenue, communication improvements, after-school program, park board attendance, and a business case for a tournament director and social media marketer.

• Discussion on increasing WRA revenue
• Establish coaching standards
• Business case for tournament director and social media marketer
• Status of fall and winter programs
• Biddle Music Festival discussion

Wauseon Recreation Association

The Wauseon Recreation Association board will meet to receive reports on fall and winter programs, discuss new coaching standards, and review old business including sponsorship funds and after-school programs. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Status of Fall programs
• Status of Winter programs
• Establish Coaching Standards
• Money from Sponsorships
• After School Program

The Wauseon Recreation Association Board held a special meeting on September 21, 2025, and approved the minutes from August 18. They discussed a soccer field incident where a child was injured, and the board is purchasing two new goals. The board also reviewed financials and winter sports registrations. Several committees were established with chairs assigned for after-school programs, sport board refresh, coaching standards, and communications.

• Approved minutes from August 18, 2025 (motion passed)
• Approved purchase of two new goals for soccer field (discussed, no formal vote recorded)
• Assigned Jason Blonstein as chair of After School Program committee (motion passed)
• Assigned Phil Kessler as chair of baseball board refresh committee (motion passed)
• Assigned Brittany Roof as chair of softball board reestablishment committee (motion passed)
• Assigned Chris Hannon as lead of coaching standards committee (motion passed)
• Assigned Dana Frost as chair of communications committee (motion passed)
• Phil Kessler to lead initiative for park board attendance (no formal vote)

City Council

The Wauseon City Council is meeting to consider routine administrative items, including approving prior meeting minutes, adopting job description changes for the Utility Clerk and Administrative Assistant to the Mayor, and increasing the Utility Clerk's pay grade from 11 to 16. The council will also vote on scheduling Trick or Treat for October 31, 2025, and approving payment of bills through September 15, 2025. Department heads will provide reports, but no legislation readings are listed.

• Recommendation to approve Utility Clerk job description with changes
• Recommendation to increase Utility Clerk pay grade from 11 to 16
• Recommendation to approve Administrative Assistant to the Mayor job description
• Motion to schedule Trick or Treat for October 31, 2025
• Motion to approve and pay bills through September 15, 2025

City Council

Wauseon City Council will consider five ordinances (2025-7 through 2025-11) that would place charter amendments on the ballot to change qualifications for serving on boards and commissions from being an elector of the municipality to being a resident of the Wauseon Exempted Village School District or a business owner in the city. The amendments cover the Civil Service Commission, Planning Commission, Board of Zoning Appeals, Charter Revision Commission, and various boards and commissions. The council will also hear reports from department heads and approve prior meeting minutes.

• Ordinance 2025-7: Charter amendment for Section 7.07(A)(2) (various boards/commissions)
• Ordinance 2025-8: Charter amendment for Section 7.01(B) (Civil Service Commission)
• Ordinance 2025-9: Charter amendment for Section 7.02(A) (Planning Commission)
• Ordinance 2025-10: Charter amendment for Section 7.03(A) (Board of Zoning Appeals)
• Ordinance 2025-11: Charter amendment for Section 7.05(A) (Charter Revision Commission)

Wauseon Recreation Association

The Wauseon Recreation Association board will convene on July 24, 2025, at 7:00 PM to conduct routine business including approving prior meeting minutes, receiving financial and sports status reports, and discussing new and old business items such as board refresh, coaching standards, and sponsorship funding.

City Council

The Wauseon City Council will meet to approve prior minutes, receive committee and department head reports, and hold first readings of three resolutions (2025-10, 2025-11, 2025-12). The Finance Committee recommends a budget amendment for Code Administrator software, covering costs to scalp two ball fields, and terminating Glenwood development assessments with reimbursement over five years starting December 1, 2025.

• Budget amendment for Code Administrator's software
• Cover costs of scalping two ball fields
• Terminate Glenwood development assessments and reimburse payments over five years starting Dec 1, 2025
• First reading of Resolution 2025-10, 2025-11, 2025-12
• Approval of bills (Check Run Report)

City Council

The Wauseon City Council will hold its regular meeting on July 7, 2025, at 5:00 PM. The agenda includes approval of prior meeting minutes, committee reports, and department head reports. A notable item is a recommendation from the Personnel Committee to accept job description changes for several positions, including Fire Chief Executive Assistant and Assistant Director of Finance. No legislation readings or other substantive actions are listed, so the meeting may be largely procedural.

• Personnel Committee recommendation to accept job description changes for Fire Chief Executive Assistant, Assistant Director of Finance, Paramedic and EMS Coordinator, Construction Maintenance Worker, and Working Foreman
• Approval of minutes from June 16, 2025 Council meeting and July 3, 2025 Committee of the Whole meeting
• Committee reports from Personnel Committee (June 4), Park Board (June 17), and Tree Commission (July 1)
• Department head reports from Fire Chief, Police Chief, Public Service Director, Finance Director, and Law Director

City Council

The Wauseon City Council will meet on June 16, 2025, to consider approving job description changes for several city positions, as recommended by the Personnel Committee. The agenda also includes routine items such as approval of prior meeting minutes, department head reports, and payment of bills. A resident will receive an award for a hybrid beacon.

• Personnel Committee recommendation to accept job description changes for Utility Clerk, Administrative Assistant, Fire Chief Executive Assistant, Assistant Director of Finance, Paramedic and EMS Coordinator, Construction Maintenance Worker, and Working Foreman
• Approval of prior meeting minutes (June 2, 2025 Council; June 12, 2025 Committee of the Whole)
• Award to Jerry Smith for Hybrid Beacon
• Department head reports from Fire, Police, Public Service, Finance, and Law
• Approval and payment of bills as presented

City Council

The Wauseon City Council will convene a regular meeting with no substantive legislation, ordinances, or public hearings listed on the agenda. The session includes procedural items such as approval of prior meeting minutes, public comments, committee reports, and department head updates.

City Council

The Wauseon City Council will hold its regular meeting, including a joint session with Clinton Township Trustees to appoint a cemetery board member. The main legislative item is a first reading of Resolution 2025-9, which would authorize the mayor to apply for a Nature Works grant to replace playground equipment at Rotary Park. The council will also hear department reports, consider a tree commission appointment, and approve bills.

• Resolution 2025-9: Authorizes applying for a Nature Works grant to replace playground equipment at Rotary Park (first reading, possible emergency)
• Joint meeting with Clinton Township Trustees to appoint Council President Chamberlin and Trustee Frey to the Wauseon Union Cemetery Board
• Approve Mayor's appointment of Julie Wolf to the Tree Commission
• Approval of bills as presented
• Public comment from Karen Pennington on Health Department Tobacco Prevention

Council unanimously approved Resolution 2025-9, authorizing the mayor to apply for a Nature Works grant to replace playground equipment at Rotary Park, and placed it on emergency final reading. The council also reappointed Council President Chamberlin and Trustee Frey to the Wauseon Union Cemetery Board during a joint meeting with Clinton Township Trustees. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included reports and a public comment period.

• Approved Resolution 2025-9 for Nature Works grant application for Rotary Park playground (6-0)
• Reappointed Council President Chamberlin and Trustee Frey to Wauseon Union Cemetery Board (8-0)
• Approved mayor's appointments to boards and committees (6-0)
• Approved payment of bills as presented (6-0)

City Council

The Wauseon City Council is meeting to consider routine business, including approving prior minutes, accepting investment statements, and hearing department head reports. The main items are a first reading of Ordinance 2025-6, which amends the compensation plan and declares an emergency, and a third reading of Resolution 2025-8, which authorizes bidding for resurfacing North Fulton Street. The agenda also includes approval of bills and possible executive session.

• Ordinance 2025-6: Amends Section 147.26 of Codified Ordinances and Compensation Plan; declares emergency
• Resolution 2025-8: Authorizes mayor to advertise for bids for resurfacing North Fulton Street, accept lowest and best bid, and enter contract
• Approval of prior meeting minutes (April 21, 2025 and May 1, 2025)
• Finance Committee recommendation to accept investment statements
• Approval of bills

The Wauseon City Council approved a resolution authorizing the mayor to advertise for bids and contract for resurfacing North Fulton Street, and passed an emergency ordinance amending the compensation plan. The council also accepted investment statements, approved bills, and heard reports on vandalism and revenue.

• Approved Resolution 2025-8 authorizing bids for North Fulton Street resurfacing (6-0)
• Passed Ordinance 2025-6 amending compensation plan on emergency and final reading (6-0)
• Accepted investment statements from Finance Director (6-0)
• Approved and paid bills as presented (6-0)
• Approved prior meeting minutes (unanimous)

City Council

The Wauseon City Council is meeting to conduct routine business, including approving prior minutes, receiving department head reports, and considering a resolution for the resurfacing of North Fulton Street. The council will also vote on appointing the Clerk of Council as the Public Records Certified Designee and may enter executive session to discuss personnel and litigation matters.

• Resolution 2025-8: Authorizing bids and contract for resurfacing North Fulton Street (second reading)
• Motion to appoint Clerk of Council as Public Records Certified Designee
• Oath of office for Heather Galbraith
• Approval of bills
• Executive session for personnel and litigation discussion

Council placed Resolution 2025-8 on first reading to authorize advertising for bids for resurfacing North Fulton Street, passing 6-0. They also appointed the Clerk of Council as Public Records Certified Designee and approved paying bills, both 6-0. Councilor Chamberlin was nominated as Council President with a 5-0 vote and one abstention.

• Placed Resolution 2025-8 (North Fulton Street resurfacing) on first reading (6-0)
• Appointed Clerk of Council as Public Records Certified Designee (6-0)
• Approved and paid bills as presented (6-0)
• Nominated Councilor Chamberlin as Council President (5-0, 1 abstain)

City Council

The Wauseon City Council is meeting to conduct routine business, including approving prior meeting minutes, receiving committee and department head reports, and holding readings of legislation. The agenda includes a first reading of Resolution 2025-8, second readings of Ordinances 2025-4 and 2025-5, and approval of bills. No specific details on the content of these items are provided in the agenda.

• First reading of Resolution 2025-8
• Second reading of Ordinance 2025-4
• Second reading of Ordinance 2025-5
• Approval of bills
• Committee reports: Tree Commission

City Council

The Wauseon City Council will hold its regular meeting, including accepting a resignation, hearing committee and department reports, and voting on ordinances. Key items include second readings of ordinances on mobile food vehicles and an amendment to Section 377, plus recommendations for a memorial bench and a 25% employee discount on pool passes. The agenda also includes routine approvals of minutes and bills, and a possible executive session.

• Ordinance 2025-4: Add Section 721 on mobile food vehicles (second reading)
• Ordinance 2025-5: Amend Section 377 of codified ordinances (second reading)
• Recommendation to accept memorial bench from Fulton County Veterans Service Organization
• Recommendation to approve 25% discount for city employees on pool passes and rentals
• Accept resignation of Council Member Harold Stickley

City Council

This is a special meeting with only procedural items: entering executive session to discuss personnel matters and pending court action, followed by adjournment. No public decisions or votes on substantive issues are scheduled.

• Executive session on appointment, employment, dismissal, discipline, promotion, demotion, or compensation of a public employee or official
• Executive session to discuss pending or imminent court action

City Council

The Wauseon City Council is meeting to consider several ordinances and resolutions, including new regulations for mobile food vehicles, an amendment to an existing code section, and authorizations for agreements related to emergency management, new heart monitors/defibrillators, and a generator warranty. The council will also hear department head reports, receive a proclamation for Kevin Nelson's 40 years of service, and review the mayor's annual report.

• Ordinance 2025-4: Adds new Section 721 to codified ordinances regarding mobile food vehicles
• Ordinance 2025-5: Amends Section 377 of codified ordinances
• Resolution 2025-5: Authorizes agreement for countywide emergency management agency
• Resolution 2025-6: Authorizes agreement with Zoll Medical Corporation for new heart monitors/defibrillators
• Resolution 2025-7: Authorizes agreement with Cummins, Inc. for extended warranty on city generator

City Council

Wauseon City Council will vote on recommendations from its committees, including a new ordinance regulating food trucks, a reduced inspection fee for slow-moving vehicles before March 1, and the purchase of Zoll medical equipment. The council will also hold a second reading of Ordinance 2025-2 amending Section 311.02 of the codified ordinances, approve the mayor's appointment to the Planning Commission, and pay bills as presented.

• New Section 721 regulating food truck operations in the city
• Amendment to slow moving vehicle ordinance (Section 377) to reduce inspection fee if done before March 1
• Purchase of new Zoll medical equipment pursuant to proposed plan and security agreement
• Ordinance 2025-2: Amending Section 311.02 of Codified Ordinances (second reading)
• Mayor's appointment of Bob Norris to Planning Commission

City Council

The Wauseon City Council will meet to consider several ordinances and resolutions, including extending the Glenwood assessment payment deadline by eight years, amending city codes, approving residential building fees, and authorizing bids for the Enterprise Sanitary Sewer Project. They will also hear reports from department heads and consider appointments to boards and commissions.

• Extend Glenwood assessment deadline eight additional years from January 25, 2025
• Ordinance 2025-2: Amending Section 311.02 of Codified Ordinances
• Ordinance 2025-3: Amending 1301.10(A) of Codified Ordinances, declared emergency
• Resolution 2025-3: Approving residential building fees, declared emergency
• Resolution 2025-4: Authorizing bids for Enterprise Sanitary Sewer Project, declared emergency

City Council

The Wauseon City Council will consider several recommendations from the Safety and Code Committee, including amending building inspection fees, approving a new residential permit fee structure, changing parade permit rules, and revising the vacation day policy. They will also vote on a resolution authorizing a mutual aid agreement for inspection services with Wood County, which is declared an emergency.

• Resolution 2025-1: Mutual aid agreement for inspection services with Wood County
• Amend Section 1301.10(a) to require Council approval of building inspection fees
• Approve residential permit fee structure prepared by Building Inspector Markley
• Changes to Section 311.02 (parade permits)
• Revise Local Government Handbook vacation day policy

City Council

The Wauseon City Council is holding its regular meeting on January 6, 2025. The agenda includes approval of prior meeting minutes, committee and department head reports, and a vote on the Mayor's appointments to five boards and commissions. No legislation readings or other substantive action items are listed, making this largely a routine administrative meeting.

• Vote on Mayor's appointments: Volunteer Fire Fighter Dependent Board (Brett Kolb), Park Board (Jacob Flores), Zoning Board of Appeals (Bob Norris), Revolving Loan Fund (Jacob Kessler), Civil Service (Bob Krumm)
• Approval of minutes from Dec 16, 2024 council meeting, Dec 30, 2024 special meeting, and Jan 2, 2025 Committee of the Whole
• Reports from Fire Chief, Police Chief, Public Service Director, Finance Director, and Law Director
• Approval of bills