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Chardon, Ohio

Chardon   Ohio average (US Census ACS)
Population5,246
Per-capita income$41,704
Median home value$274,500
Typical home value $381,341 +4.9% yr/yr · +31.1% 5-yr
Home-value trend 2000–2026 (Zillow ZHVI)
📰 Resúmenes

Próximas reuniones

Tue Jul 28, 2026 · 18:30

Planning Commission

Council Chambers, Chardon
Wed Aug 5, 2026 · 17:30

Finance Committee

111 Water St, Chardon
Thu Aug 13, 2026 · 18:30

City Council

111 Water St, Chardon
Thu Aug 13, 2026 · 17:30

Economic Development Committee

Conference Room A, Chardon
Tue Aug 25, 2026 · 18:30

Planning Commission

Council Chambers, Chardon
Tue Aug 25, 2026 · 18:00

Park & Recreation Board

Municipal Center Conference Room A, Chardon
Thu Sep 10, 2026 · 18:30

City Council

111 Water St, Chardon
Tue Sep 22, 2026 · 18:30

Planning Commission

Council Chambers, Chardon
Thu Oct 8, 2026 · 18:30

City Council

111 Water St, Chardon
Tue Oct 27, 2026 · 17:30

Park & Recreation Board

Municipal Center Conference Room A, Chardon
Tue Oct 27, 2026 · 18:30

Planning Commission

Council Chambers, Chardon
Thu Nov 12, 2026 · 18:30

City Council

111 Water St, Chardon
Tue Nov 24, 2026 · 18:30

Planning Commission

Council Chambers, Chardon
Thu Dec 10, 2026 · 18:30

City Council

111 Water St, Chardon
Tue Dec 22, 2026 · 18:30

Planning Commission

Council Chambers, Chardon
Thu Jan 14, 2027 · 18:30

City Council

111 Water St, Chardon
Tue Jan 26, 2027 · 18:30

Planning Commission

Council Chambers, Chardon
Thu Feb 11, 2027 · 18:30

City Council

111 Water St, Chardon
Tue Feb 23, 2027 · 18:30

Planning Commission

Council Chambers, Chardon
Tue Mar 23, 2027 · 18:30

Planning Commission

Council Chambers, Chardon

Reuniones recientes

Thu Jul 9, 2026 · 18:30

City Council

El Concejo considerará una resolución para una exención de impuestos de zona empresarial con Eye Stud, LLC.

El Concejo Municipal de Chardon se reunirá el 9 de julio de 2026 para discutir asuntos rutinarios, como la aprobación de las actas de las reuniones de junio y la recepción de informes del gerente, la comisión de planificación y la junta de parques y recreación. El concejo considerará la adopción del presupuesto tributario de 2027. Un punto clave de la agenda es la Resolución 18-26, que autorizaría al gerente municipal a celebrar un acuerdo de zona empresarial para la exención de impuestos sobre bienes inmuebles con Eye Stud, LLC y declarar una emergencia. La reunión también incluirá una audiencia pública y otros asuntos estándar.

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111 Water St, Chardon
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City Council Regular Session Thursday, July 9, 2026, 6:30 PM Council Chambers | Chardon Municipal Center Agenda 1. Call to Order 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Roll Call 4. Approval of Minutes - June 11, 2026 Regular Session - June 18, 2026 Special Session 5. Manager’s Report 6. Planning Commission Report 7. Council Committee Reports A. Park & Recreation Board - (Chuha/Martin) 8. Hearing of Persons Before Council A. Those Persons on the Agenda B. General Public 9. Old Business 10. New Business A. Consider Adoption of the 2027 Tax Budget 11. Legislation A. RES. 18-26: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN ENTERPRISE ZONE AGREEMENT FOR REAL PROPERTY TAX ABATEMENT WITH EYE STUD, LLC AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. 12. Review of Expenditures 13. Executive Session 2 14. Any Other Business A. Council Committee Assignments 15. Adjournment ________________________ AMY DAY Clerk of Council
Thu Jul 9, 2026 · 18:15

City Council

El Concejo Municipal de Chardon llevará a cabo una audiencia pública sobre el presupuesto fiscal propuesto para 2027

El Concejo Municipal llevará a cabo una audiencia pública para permitir que los residentes comenten sobre el presupuesto fiscal propuesto para el año fiscal 2027.

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111 Water St, Chardon
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City Council Public Hearing Thursday, July 9, 2026, 6:15 PM Council Chambers | Chardon Municipal Center Agenda 1. The Council of the City of Chardon will hold a Public Hearing on Thursday, July 9, 2026, at 6:15 PM in Council Chambers of the Chardon Municipal Center to provide the public an opportunity to comment regarding the City of Chardon’s proposed tax budget for fiscal year 2027. ________________________ AMY DAY Clerk of Council
Mon Jul 6, 2026 · 17:30

Shade Tree Commission

La Comisión de Árboles de Sombra de Chardon se reúne sin temas específicos en la agenda

La Comisión de Árboles de Sombra llevará a cabo una sesión regular con únicamente elementos procesales estándar en la agenda: llamada al orden, aprobación de actas, participación pública, asuntos pendientes, asuntos nuevos, cualquier otro asunto y clausura. No se enumeran propuestas, ordenanzas ni partidas financieras específicas para discusión o decisión.

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Shade Tree Commission Regular Session Monday, July 6, 2026, 5:30 PM Conference Room A | Chardon Municipal Center Agenda 1. Call to Order 2. Approval of Minutes 3. Public Participation 4. Old Business 5. New Business 6. Any Other Business 7. Adjournment The City complies with ADA requirements. e-mail: Geauga County Maple Leaf, Geauga Times Courier, The News-Herald, G-TV
Mon Jul 6, 2026 · 17:30

General

111 Water St, Chardon
Tue Jun 30, 2026 · 17:30

Park & Recreation Board

La Junta de Parques y Recreación se reúne con agenda estándar

Esta es una reunión procedimental sin decisiones ni discusiones específicas enumeradas. La agenda incluye puntos rutinarios como la aprobación de actas, un informe del director de recreación y la participación ciudadana. No se identifican acciones notables.

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Park Avenue Trailhead, Chardon
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Park & Recreation Board Regular Session Tuesday, June 30, 2026, 5:30 PM Mel Harder Park 12519 Chardon Windsor Road Agenda 1. Call to Order 2. Approval of Minutes 3. Recreation Director’s Report 4. Public Participation 5. Old Business 6. New Business 7. Executive Session 8. Any Other Business 9. Adjournment
Tue Jun 23, 2026 · 18:30

Planning Commission

Uso condicional y varianza para vivienda bifamiliar en 220 Claridon Road

La Comisión de Planificación llevará a cabo una audiencia pública y votará sobre cuatro nuevos asuntos comerciales: el plan de desarrollo final para un estacionamiento, la consolidación de lotes y el plan final revisado para un edificio comercial, un certificado de uso condicional y una varianza para una vivienda bifamiliar, y una división/consolidación de lotes para una propiedad propiedad de la ciudad. La comisión también aprobará las actas de la reunión anterior.

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Council Chambers, Chardon
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Planning Commission Regular Session Tuesday, June 23, 2026, 6:30 PM Council Chambers | Chardon Municipal Center Agenda 1. Call to Order 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Approval of Minutes - May 26, 2026 4. Reminder for Audience to Sign-In 5. Chair Review of Procedure of Hearing 6. Swearing in of City Staff 7. Old Business 8. New Business A. PC Case #26-2008: Applicant, Chardon Custom Polymers, is requesting Final Development Plan approval to construct a parking lot at 373 Washington Street. B. PC Case # 26-009: Applicant, Dale Griffis (Cold Harbor Building Company, is rerequesting Lot Consolidation and revised Final Development Plan approval for a new commercial building at 223 Center Street. C. PC Case #26-010: Applicant, William Daubert, is requesting a Conditional Use Certificate for a two-family dwelling and a Variance to Section 1133.05(a) to allow a side setback of four (4) feet three (3) inches at 220 Claridon Road, Chardon (parcel no. 10-033000). D. PC Case #26-2011: Applicant, City of Chardon, requesting Lot Split and Consolidation approval for 108 South Street (ppn 10-709590). 9. Any Other Business 10. Comments 11. Adjournment
Thu Jun 18, 2026 · 18:30

General

El Concejo entrevistará a candidatos para llenar el asiento vacante

El Concejo Municipal de Chardon llevará a cabo entrevistas para un puesto vacante en el concejo, luego entrará en sesión ejecutiva antes de realizar un nombramiento para llenar la vacante.

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✓ Decidido: Chardon Council appoints Steven Yaney to fill vacant seat through Dec 31, 2027

The Chardon City Council appointed Steven Yaney to fill the council vacancy left by David Lelko, with service running through December 31, 2027. The appointment followed a special session where three candidates were interviewed and an executive session regarding personnel. The motion passed unanimously on roll call.

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City Council Regular Session Thursday, June 18, 2026, 6:30 PM Council Chambers | Chardon Municipal Center Agenda 1. Call to Order 2. Roll Call 3. Pledge of Allegiance 4. Conduct Interviews for Vacant Council Position A. Cole Kornell B. Matt Wasylyk C. Michael Williams D. Steven Yaney 5. Executive Session 6. Appointment to Fill City Council Vacancy 7. Any Other Business 8. Adjournment ________________________ AMY DAY Clerk of Council
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1 SPECIAL SESSION June 18, 2026 The Council of the City of Chardon met in Special Session on Thursday, June 18, 2026 at 6:30 P.M. in Council Chambers of the Chardon Municipal Center. Christopher Grau, Mayor & President of Council presiding. The meeting opened with the pledge of allegiance and roll call. Members of Council present: Andrew Blackley, Deborah Chuha, Christopher Grau, Kyle Martin, Heather Means, Daniel Meleski. Members of Council absent: none. Others present: City Manager Benjamin Young, Clerk of Council Amy Day, Steve Yaney, Cole Kornell, Matt Wasylyk, Allison Wilson. Mayor Grau explained the interview process to fill the vacant Council position which would be conducted in open session followed by Council deliberation in Executive Session. Matt Wasylyk and Steve Yaney left Council Chambers. Cole Kornell, 193 Canfield Drive, gave his introductory remarks about why he applied for the Council vacancy. Mr. Martin asked Mr. Kornell what City issues he has paid attention to over the last few years and why. Mr. Kornell stated that the biggest issue he has been paying attention to is housing. He stated that housing projects are of interest to him because he is involved with real estate investing and having affordable, available housing is important to him as well as his family and friends. Mr. Blackley asked Mr. Kornell what he believes Council's role is. Mr. Kornell stated that he believes Council’s role [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Thu Jun 11, 2026 · 18:30

City Council

El Concejo considerará cambios de estacionamiento para el uso del tribunal del condado

El Concejo Municipal fijará una fecha de audiencia pública para el presupuesto tributario de 2026, considerará la aceptación de una subvención para dispositivos de protección auditiva y deliberará sobre varias piezas de legislación. Estas incluyen una ordenanza para designar estacionamiento para el uso del tribunal del condado, una resolución que apoya la autoridad del impuesto sobre la renta para los distritos de bomberos conjuntos y una resolución para adquirir una propiedad de asta de bandera en 105 Water Street.

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✓ Decidido: Chardon City Council modifies parking rules and supports fire district tax change

Council adopted Ordinance No. 3364 to adjust parking time limits and designate spaces for County use. They also approved a resolution to lobby for state law changes regarding fire district income tax authority and authorized the purchase of property at 105 Water Street.

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City Council Regular Session Thursday, June 11, 2026, 6:30 PM Council Chambers | Chardon Municipal Center Agenda 1. Call to Order 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Roll Call 4. Approval of Minutes - May 14, 2026 Regular Session 5. Manager’s Report 6. Planning Commission Report 7. Council Committee Reports 8. Hearing of Persons Before Council A. Those Persons on the Agenda B. General Public 9. Old Business 10. New Business A. Set date for Public Hearing to provide the public an opportunity to comment regarding the 2026 tax budget. (7/9/26 at 6:15 PM) B. Consider acceptance of OCJS grant for hearing protection devices. 11. Legislation A. ORD. 3364 - AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 351, PARKING GENERALLY, SPECIFICALLY SECTION 351.24, SPECIFIED PARKING TIME LIMITS; PARKING BEYOND TIME LIMIT; PENALTY; MULTIPLE VIOLATIONS, OF THE CODIFIED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF CHARDON TO DESIGNATE PARKING FOR COUNTY COURT USE, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. B. RES 16-26 - A RESOLUTION OF SUPPORT FOR A STATUTORY AMENDMENT TO GRANT JOINT FIRE DISTRICTS THE SAME INCOME TAX AUTHORITY AS JOINT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DISTRICTS AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. 2 C. RES. 17-26 - A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO ALL AGREEMENTS NECESSARY TO OBTAIN FEE SIMPLE OWNERSHIP IN THE FLAGPOLE PORTION OF THE REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 105 WATER STREET (GEAUGA COUNTY PARCEL NO. 10-021400) AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. 12. Review of Expenditures 13. [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
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1 REGULAR SESSION June 11, 2026 The Council of the City of Chardon met in Regular Session Thursday, June 11, 2026 at 6:30 p.m. in Council Chambers of the Chardon Municipal Center. Christopher Grau, Mayor & President of Council presiding. The meeting opened with the pledge of allegiance and roll call. Members of Council present: Andrew Blackley, Deborah Chuha, Christopher Grau, Kyle Martin, Heather Means Daniel Meleski. Members of Council absent: none. Others Present: City Manager Benjamin Young, Finance Director Mark Iacofano, Clerk of Council Amy Day, Law Director Benjamin Chojnacki, Police Chief Scott Niehus, Community Development Administrator Jonathan Holody, Bill Hess, Steve Yaney, Mike Hannon, Ginger Hannon, Marci Mondello King, Emily Grambrel, Marilyn Muscenti, Michael Williams, Allison Williams, Kim Lloyd Marincic. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Mrs. Chuha moved and Mr. Meleski seconded to approve the minutes of the May 14, 2026 Regular Session as presented. Results of the roll call vote: Blackley: Yes Chuha: Yes Grau: Yes Martin: Yes Means: Abstain Meleski: Yes Motion passed. MANAGER'S REPORT Mr. Young reported that the process to change residential trash service to Dumpster Bandit on June 1 has gone smoothly. Mr. Young reported that the Policy Committee of the Geauga–Trumbull Solid Waste Management District voted to close the recycling drop- off site at the County Offices at 470 Center Street once the proper [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Tue May 26, 2026 · 18:30

Planning Commission

Revisión del plan final para oficina médica en 220 Meadowlands Drive

La Comisión de Planificación votará sobre un Plan de Desarrollo Final para un edificio de oficinas médicas en 220 Meadowlands Drive, y discutirá informalmente una propuesta de rezonificación de 401 Park Drive de Industrial a Distrito de Residencia de Densidad Media R-3.

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✓ Decidido: Planning Commission approves medical office building plan

The Planning Commission approved the Final Development Plan for a medical office building on Meadowlands Drive, including a sign deviation. The meeting also included an informal discussion regarding a proposed re-zoning of 401 Park Drive.

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Planning Commission Regular Session Tuesday, May 26, 2026, 6:30 PM Council Chambers | Chardon Municipal Center Agenda 1. Call to Order 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Approval of Minutes - April 28, 2026 4. Reminder for Audience to Sign-In 5. Chair review of procedure of hearing 6. Swearing in of City Staff 7. Old Business 8. New Business A. PC Case #26-007: Applicant, Augustine Kellis M.D. on behalf of Eyestud LLC, is requesting Final Development Plan approval for construction of a medical office building at 220 Meadowlands Drive, Chardon. 9. Any Other Business A. Pre-application meeting in accordance with Section 1119.05 with George Davis of ProBuilt Homes to informally discuss a proposed re-zoning of 401 Park Drive from the Industrial District to the R-3 Medium Density Residence District. 10. Comments 11. Adjournment
Thu May 14, 2026 · 18:30

City Council

El Concejo considerará la transferencia de dos permisos de licor a JNJ Painesville en 380 Center St.

El Concejo Municipal de Chardon escuchará una solicitud para cambiar el límite de tiempo de estacionamiento en Main Street y considerará objeciones a la transferencia de los permisos de licor C-1 y C-2 de Sines Inc. (DBA Chardon Marathon) a JNJ Painesville Inc. en 380 Center Street. El concejo también revisará su procedimiento para adoptar legislación y autorizará al secretario a asistir a una capacitación sobre registros públicos. Se considerarán varias ordenanzas de emergencia, incluyendo la pavimentación de carreteras, la reparación de aceras y contratos de ingeniería.

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✓ Decidido: Council approves ordinances for road repairs, flag policy, and sidewalk maintenance

The City Council approved multiple ordinances including a policy limiting flags on city property, a $1.23 million street resurfacing project, and sidewalk and street repair contracts. The Council also adopted a new procedure to streamline the legislative voting process.

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City Council CHARDON cy come Thursday, May 14, 2026, 6:30 PM Council Chambers | Chardon Municipal Center Agenda 1. Call to Order 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Roll Call 4. Approval of Minutes - April 9, 2026 Regular Session 34 Manager’s Report 6. Planning Commission Report Tk Council Committee Reports A. Water & Sewer Committee (Blackley*/Lelko) B. Parks and Recreation Board (Chuha/Martin) C. Safety Committee (Meleski*/Martin) 8. Hearing of Persons Before Council A. Those Persons on the Agenda - Marci King - Request Change to Parking Time Limit on Main Street. B. General Public 9. Old Business 10. New Business A. Consider any objections to the transfer of C-1 and C-2 liquor permits from Sines Inc, DBA Chardon Marathon to JNJ Painesville Inc, - 380 Center Street. B. Consider Council's procedure for the adoption of legislation. C. Authorize Clerk of Council to attend public records training on behalf of City Council. ll. Legislation A. AN ORDINANCE DESIGNATING THE CITY OF CHARDON DISPLAY OF CERTAIN FLAGS ON CITY-OWNED PROPERTY AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A LPA FEDERAL ODOT-LET PROJECT AGREEMENT WITH THE DIRECTOR OF THE OHIO DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO BE USED FOR THE RESURFACING OF NORTH STREET FROM CENTER STREET TO THE NORTH CORPORATION LIMIT IN THE CITY OF CHARDON AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A COOPERATIVE FUNDING INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN COUNTY OF GEAUGA AND CITY [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Thu May 14, 2026 · 17:30

General

El Comité de Seguridad discutirá el mecanismo de financiación del departamento de bomberos

El Comité de Seguridad discutirá un mecanismo de financiación para el Chardon Fire Department. Otros puntos incluyen la aprobación de las actas y una posible sesión ejecutiva.

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111 Water St, Chardon
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Safety Committee Thursday, May 14, 2026, 5:30 PM Conference Room A | Chardon Municipal Center Agenda 1. Call to Order 2. Approval of Minutes 3. Old Business 4. New Business A. Discuss Funding Mechanism for Fire Department 5. Executive Session 6. Any Other Business 7. Adjournment cc: Geauga County Maple Leaf, Geauga Times Courier, The News-Herald; G-TV The City complies with ADA requirements.
Mon May 4, 2026 · 17:30

Shade Tree Commission

Reunión de la Comisión de Árboles de Sombra sin temas enumerados en la agenda

La Comisión de Árboles de Sombra se reunirá para una sesión regular, pero la agenda contiene únicamente puntos procesales (llamado al orden, actas, participación pública, asuntos pendientes/nuevos, clausura) sin temas o acciones específicas enumeradas. La reunión está programada para el 4 de mayo de 2026, a las 5:30 PM en la Sala de Conferencias A del Chardon Municipal Center.

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111 Water St, Chardon
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Shade Tree Commission Regular Session Monday, May 4, 2026, 5:30 PM Conference Room A | Chardon Municipal Center Agenda 1. Call to Order 2. Approval of Minutes 3. Public Participation 4. Old Business 5. New Business 6. Any Other Business 7. Adjournment The City complies with ADA requirements. e-mail: Geauga County Maple Leaf, Geauga Times Courier, The News-Herald, G-TV
Tue Apr 28, 2026 · 18:30

Planning Commission

La Comisión de Planificación revisará tres planes de desarrollo y una alteración de un distrito histórico

La Comisión de Planificación de Chardon llevará a cabo una sesión ordinaria el 28 de abril de 2026, para considerar tres nuevos asuntos comerciales: aprobaciones finales del plan de desarrollo y variaciones para una instalación de estacionamiento interior en 171 Wilson Mills Road y un edificio industrial/de almacenamiento en 490 Center Street, además de documentos de registro para la Fase I del Desarrollo Residencial Planificado Willo Tree en Water Street. La comisión también revisará una solicitud para alterar el exterior de un edificio en 106 Water Street en el Distrito Histórico de Uptown.

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✓ Decidido: Planning Commission approves three development variances and roof material

The Planning Commission approved a variance for a car condominium facility at 171 Wilson Mills and an industrial building variance at Center Street, both contingent on design changes. The Commission also approved a Record Document for Phase I of a development project and selected a synthetic slate roof material for a historic district building.

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Planning Commission Regular Session Tuesday, April 28, 2026, 6:30 PM Council Chambers | Chardon Municipal Center Agenda 1. Call to Order 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Roll Call 4. Approval of Minutes - April 2, 2026 5. Reminder for Audience to Sign-In 6. Chair review of procedure of hearing 7. Swearing in of City Staff 8. Old Business 9. New Business A. PC Case #26-004: Applicant, Kingsley Charles, is requesting Final Development Plan approval, access drive approval, and a Variance to Section 1139.03 to allow an indoor parking facility at 171 Wilson Mills Road, Chardon. B. PC Case #26-005: Applicant, North Coast Architects, Inc., on behalf of Twenty 4, LLC, is requesting Final Development Plan approval and a Variance to Section 1155.11(b)(2) to allow an exception to the design standards for an industrial/warehousing building to be constructed on parcel 10-087295 (490 Center Street, Chardon). C. PC Case #26-006: Applicant, Willo Tree Development Inc., is requesting Record Documents approval for Phase I of the Willo Tree Planned Residential Development located at the south side of Water Street, Parcel ID# 10-165740, 10-165741, and 10-165742. 10. Any Other Business A. 106 Water Street: Public Service Director Justin Czekaj seeks the approval of the Planning Commission, in accordance with Section 1141.15, prior to making alterations to the exterior of the building at 106 Water Street, Chardon in the Uptown Historic District. 11. [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Tue Apr 28, 2026 · 17:30

Park & Recreation Board

Reunión rutinaria de la junta del parque sin decisiones importantes

La Junta de Parques y Recreación de Chardon llevará a cabo una sesión regular con puntos de agenda estándar, que incluyen la aprobación de actas, un informe del director y la participación ciudadana. No se enumeran propuestas, contratos ni cambios de política específicos para discusión o decisión.

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Municipal Center Conference Room A, Chardon
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Park & Recreation Board Regular Session Tuesday, April 28, 2026, 5:30 PM Conference Room A | Chardon Municipal Center Agenda 1. Call to Order 2. Approval of Minutes 3. Recreation Director’s Report 4. Public Participation 5. Old Business 6. New Business 7. Executive Session 8. Any Other Business 9. Adjournment
Tue Apr 14, 2026 · 14:00

Water & Sewer Committee

El Comité recorre las plantas de tratamiento de agua y aguas residuales

El Comité de Agua y Alcantarillado lleva a cabo una reunión rutinaria que incluye recorridos por la Planta de Tratamiento de Agua (11422 Bass Lake Road) y la Planta de Tratamiento de Aguas Residuales (501 N. Hambden St.). La agenda también incluye la aprobación de las actas de la reunión del 9 de marzo de 2026 y una posible sesión ejecutiva. No se enumeran decisiones sustantivas ni partidas monetarias.

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11422 Bass Lake Rd., Chardon
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Water & Sewer Committee Tuesday, April 14, 2026, 2:00 PM 11422 Bass Lake Road, Chardon, OH 44024 Agenda 1. Call to Order 2. Approval of Minutes A. Water/Sewer Committee Meeting 3/9/26 3. Old Business 4. New Business A. Tour of Water Treatment Plant (11422 Bass Lake Road) B. Tour of Wastewater Treatment Plant (501 N. Hambden St.) 5. Executive Session 6. Any Other Business 7. Adjournment
Thu Apr 9, 2026 · 18:30

City Council

El Concejo votará sobre los convenios de negociación colectiva con los sindicatos de la ciudad

El concejo considerará múltiples ordenanzas para aprobar convenios de negociación colectiva con AFSCME y los sindicatos de policía, aceptará una donación de $50,000 de Rotary para un parque de bolsillo y discutirá el financiamiento de subvenciones de la EPA para la infraestructura hídrica. Se ha programado una audiencia pública para una presentación sobre los planes pasados, presentes y futuros del Metzenbaum Center. La agenda también incluye legislación sobre regulaciones de personal, una enmienda al contrato de arrendamiento del departamento de bomberos, compras cooperativas de ODOT, mejoras de señales de tráfico, enmiendas presupuestarias y un acuerdo para un mercado de invierno.

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✓ Decidido: Council approves union contracts and accepts EPA grants

The City Council approved two collective bargaining agreements with the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees and the Ohio Patrolmen's Benevolent Association. The Council also accepted $67,792 in EPA grant funding for water system projects.

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City Council Regular Session Thursday, April 9, 2026, 6:30 PM Council Chambers | Chardon Municipal Center Agenda 1. Call to Order 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Roll Call 4. Resolutions of Appreciation A. Jack Bennett 5. Approval of Minutes - March 12, 2026 Regular Session 6. Manager’s Report 7. Planning Commission Report 8. Council Committee Reports A. Legislative Committee (Martin/Blackley) 9. Hearing of Persons Before Council A. Those Persons on the Agenda - Don Rice, Superintendent - Geauga County Board of Developmental Disabilities - Inform the public of the past, present, and future plans of the Metzenbaum Center. B. General Public 10. Old Business 11. New Business A. Demonstration from ADP of Cemetery Software B. Consider acceptance of $50,000 Rotary gift for pocket park C. EPA Grant Funding for Condition Assessment Updates D. EPA Grant Funding for Source Water Protection Strategies 2 12. Legislation A. AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT WITH THE AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE, COUNTY, AND MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES, OHIO COUNCIL 8, AFL/CIO, LOCAL 3824 (“AFSCME”), AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. B. AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT WITH THE OHIO PATROLMEN’S BENEVOLENT ASSOCIATION, FULL-TIME (“OPBA- FT”), AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. C. AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A COLLECTIVE [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Thu Apr 2, 2026 · 18:30

Planning Commission

Planning Commission to consider library development plan at 345 Park Avenue

The Chardon Planning Commission will review a request for Final Development Plan approval for a new public library and administrative center at 345 Park Avenue. The applicant is Rick Ortmeyer of Bostwick Design Partnership representing the Geauga County Public Library Board of Trustees. The commission will decide whether to approve the development plan during this special session.

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✓ Decidido: Planning Commission approves final development plan for new public library

The Planning Commission approved the Final Development Plan for a new public library and administrative center. Approval was granted with the condition that the City Engineer's comments from March 25, 2026, are addressed.

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Planning Commission Special Session Thursday, April 2, 2026, 6:30 PM Council Chambers | Chardon Municipal Center Agenda 1. Call to Order 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Roll Call 4. Approval of Minutes - March 24, 2026 5. Reminder for Audience to Sign-In 6. Chair review of procedure of hearing 7. Swearing in of City Staff 8. Old Business 9. New Business A. PC Case #26-003: Applicant, Rick Ortmeyer of Bostwick Design Partnership on behalf of the Board of Trustees of the Geauga County Public Library is requesting Final Development Plan approval to allow for the construction of a public library and administrative center at 345 Park Avenue, Chardon. 10. Any Other Business 11. Comments 12. Adjournment
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1 CITY OF CHARDON PLANNING COMMISSION Special Meeting Minutes April 2, 2026 Members Present: Andrew Blackley, Chairman Richard Dietz Robert Emmons Dan Meleski Randy Sharpe Mary Jo Stark, Vice-Chairman Members Absent Lene Hill Also Present: Gene Arters, Verdantas Emily Carr, Bostwick Design Kris Carroll, Geauga County Public Library Benjamin Chojnacki, Law Director Doug Courtney, City Engineer Meagan Dutczak, Bostwick Design Chris Grau, Chardon City Mayor Jonathan Holody, Community Development Administrator Elaine Holowaty Hurt Emma MacNilen, Geauga Maple Leaf Anastasia Nicholas, Geauga Times Courier Rick Ortmeyer, Bostwick Design Rebecca Repasky, Secretary Andrew Sargeant, LayerCake Carol Tuttle Mr. Blackley called the meeting to order at 6:30p.m. Mr. Blackley had a correction on page 2. Mr. Meleski made a motion to approve the amended March 24, 2026, meeting minutes. It was seconded by Mr. Dietz. Roll was called. The vote carried 7-0. The Pledge of Allegiance was said. Attendance roll was called. Mr. Blackley reminded all that were present to sign in and swore in City Staff. OLD BUSINESS - none. NEW BUSINESS PC Case #26-003: Mr. Holody explained the applicant, Rick Ortmeyer, is requesting Final Development Plan approval to allow for the construction of a public library and administrative center. Mr. Holody explained there will be no outdoor activities. There will be a drive-thru and pick-up window. Mr. Holody said a [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Mon Mar 30, 2026 · 13:00

General

Legislative Committee to consider flag policy

The Chardon Legislative Committee will meet to approve minutes from February 23 and discuss a flag policy. The meeting will include an executive session.

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Legislative Committee Monday, March 30, 2026, 1:00 PM Conference Room A | Chardon Municipal Center Agenda 1. Call to Order 2. Approval of Minutes A. Legislative Committee Meeting - February 23, 2026 3. Old Business 4. New Business A. Consider flag policy 5. Executive Session 6. Any Other Business 7. Adjournment cc: Geauga County Maple Leaf, Geauga Times Courier, The News-Herald The City complies with ADA requirements.
Tue Mar 24, 2026 · 18:30

Planning Commission

Planning Commission to consider conditional use for service station at 240 Meadowlands Drive

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings and vote on two development proposals: a lot split with variance at 409 Wilson Mills Road and a motor vehicle service station with conditional use at 240 Meadowlands Drive. Additionally, the commission will review and recommend on proposed pickleball court improvements near Maple Avenue. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from February 24, 2026.

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✓ Decidido: Planning Commission approves lot split and motor vehicle service station

The Commission approved a lot split for an additional single-family home at 409 Wilson Mills Road. It also approved a final development plan for a motor vehicle service station with conditions regarding city standards.

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Planning Commission Regular Session Tuesday, March 24, 2026, 6:30 PM Council Chambers | Chardon Municipal Center Agenda 1. Call to Order 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Roll Call 4. Approval of Minutes - February 24, 2026 - Reminder for Audience to Sign-In 6. Old Business 7. New Business A. PC Case #26-001: Applicant, Ibold Investments, Inc., is requesting Final Development Plan approval of a proposed lot split of parcel 10-063600 at 409 Wilson Mills Road, Chardon, and Variances to Section 1133.05(a)2 to allow lot widths of 60.69 and 79.00 feet. B. PC Case #26-002: Applicant, Eric A. Schoessler, on behalf of Medallion North 2, LLC, is requesting Final Development Plan approval and a Conditional Use Certificate for a proposed motor vehicle service station at 240 Meadowlands Drive, Chardon. 8. Any Other Business A. Pickleball Courts –Parks and Recreation Director Adam Rogers is requesting review and recommendations, pursuant to Section 1111.01(d)(3) of the Planning and Zoning Code, of the proposed public improvement of the outdoor court area near Maple Avenue. 9. Comments 10. Adjournment
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1 CITY OF CHARDON PLANNING COMMISSION Meeting Minutes March 24, 2026 Members Present: Andrew Blackley, Chairman Richard Dietz Robert Emmons Lene Hill Dan Meleski Randy Sharpe Mary Jo Stark, Vice-Chairman Members Absent Also Present: Benjamin Chojnacki, Law Director Doug Courtney, City Engineer Jonathan Holody, Community Development Administrator Dennis Ibold Karl Johnson, Amprop Ventures Ken Pritt, Fire Marshall Rebecca Repasky, Secretary Ryan Schweissguth, Cochran Collin Walsh Allison Wilson, Geauga Maple Leaf Ben Young, City Manager Mr. Blackley called the meeting to order at 6:30p.m. Mr. Blackley had a correction on page 2 – grasscrete. Mrs. Stark asked for clarification of what a static sign is. Mr. Courtney said an electronic sign that can display rotating messages. Mr. Meleski made a motion to approve the amended February 24, 2026, meeting minutes. It was seconded by Mr. Dietz. Roll was called. Mrs. Hill, Mr. Sharpe and Mrs. Stark abstained. The vote carried 4-0. The Pledge of Allegiance was said. Attendance roll was called. Mr. Blackley reminded all that were present to sign in and swore in City Staff. NEW BUSINESS – Mr. Meleski made a motion to insert a new item A first on the agenda. The item is to discuss a privileged and confidential memorandum from Law Director Ben Chojnacki in regards to Planning Commission’s authority for architectural qualities of developments in a residential area. It was seconded by Mrs. S [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Thu Mar 12, 2026 · 18:30

City Council

Council to consider Chipotle liquor permit, cemetery fee, traffic signal, street repairs

This regular session includes public hearings, consideration of objections to a new liquor permit for Chipotle at 414 Water Street and a transfer of existing permits, and votes on several ordinances and resolutions. Key items include amending parking rules for county court use, establishing a cemetery preservation fee, clarifying the city manager's spending authority, awarding a traffic signal project, approving 2026 manager goals, and authorizing street repairs on Allynd Boulevard and Tilden Avenue with county funding.

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✓ Decidido: City Council adopted ordinance designating County Court parking spaces

The council unanimously adopted Ordinance No. 3343 to designate five parking spaces for County Court use and amended it to specify Monday‑Friday availability. The council also approved the County’s request for six additional spaces for the courthouse ribbon‑cutting on April 7, 2026. Both D‑1 liquor permits for Chipotle (414 Water St) and the transfer of D‑1, D‑2, D‑3 permits for Chardon Lakes Golf Course (414 South St) were approved without objection.

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City Council Regular Session - AMENDED Thursday, March 12, 2026, 6:30 PM Council Chambers | Chardon Municipal Center 111 Water Street, Chardon, OH 44024 Agenda 1. Call to Order 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Roll Call 4. Approval of Minutes A. February 12, 2026 Regular Session B. March 5, 2026 Special Session 5. Manager’s Report 6. Planning Commission Report 7. Council Committee Reports A. Service Committee (Chuha*/Means) B. Economic Development Committee (Means*/Chuha) C. Legislative Committee (Martin*/Blackley) D. Safety Committee (Meleski*/Martin) E. Finance Committee (Lelko*/Meleski) F. Water/Sewer Committee (Blackley*/Lelko) 8. Hearing of Persons Before Council A. Those Persons on the Agenda - Robert Faehnle - Discuss Family First Council - Mark Horvath, Dumpster Bandit - Discuss Trash Services B. General Public 9. Old Business 2 10. New Business A. Consider any objections to a new D-1 liquor permit for Chipotle, 414 Water Street. B. Consider any objections to the transfer of stock ownership of D-1, D-2 & D-3 liquor permits from Jerry Petersen to Kristine Farrow and Todd Petersen. 11. Legislation A. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHATPER 351, PARKING GENERALLY, SPECIFICALLY SECTION 351.24, SPECIFIED PARKING TIME LIMITS; PARKING BEYOND TIME LIMIT; PENALTY; MULTIPLE VIOLATIONS, OF THE CODIFIED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF CHARDON TO DESIGNATE PARKING FOR COUNTY COURT USE, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. B. AN ORDINA [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
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REGULAR SESSION March 12, 2026 The Council of the City of Chardon met in Regular Session Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 6:30 PM in Council Chambers of the Chardon Municipal Center. Christopher Grau, Mayor & President of Council presiding. The meeting opened with the pledge of allegiance and roll call. Members of Council present: Andrew Blackley, Deborah Chuha, Christopher Grau, David Lelko, Kyle Martin, Heather Means, Daniel Meleski. Members of Council absent: none. Others Present: City Manager Benjamin Young, Finance Director Mark Iacofano, Clerk of Council Amy Day, Law Director Benjamin Chojnacki, Police Chief Scott Niehus, City Engineer Doug Courtney, Community Development Administrator Jonathan Holody, Public Service Director Justin Czekaj, Bill Hess, Max Yost, Amy Bevan, Paul Ovark, Ken Ovark, Steven Joley, Josh Burke, Ryan Laubenthal, Randy Taylor, Mark Horvath, Kenneth Latz, Allison Wilson, Robert Faehnle, Lori Babik. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Mr. Meleski moved and Mrs. Chuha seconded to approve the minutes of the February 12, 2026 Regular Session and March 5, 2026 Special Session as presented. Upon roll call vote the motion passed unanimously. MANAGER'S REPORT Mr. Young reported that the City is still seeking lifeguards for the pool. Mr. Young reported on the untimely passing of Lenny Clemson, a Property Maintenance Worker with the Lands & Buildings Department. Mr. Young reported that the City has applied for and be [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Mon Mar 9, 2026 · 11:30

Water & Sewer Committee

Water & Sewer Committee to set City Manager goals

The committee will consider City Manager Goals and Objectives under Strategy 4.1. They will also approve minutes from November 25, 2024, and may enter executive session. No other substantive items are listed.

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✓ Decidido: Water/Sewer Committee approved prior meeting minutes and adjourned

The committee approved the Water/Sewer Committee minutes from November 25, 2024 by unanimous voice vote. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous voice vote. No other substantive actions were decided during this session.

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Water & Sewer Committee Special Session Monday, March 9, 2026, 11:30 AM Conference Room A | Chardon Municipal Center Agenda 1. Call to Order 2. Approval of Minutes A. Acceptance - 11/25/24 3. Old Business 4. New Business A. Consider City Manager Goals and Objectives (Strategy 4.1) 5. Executive Session 6. Any Other Business 7. Adjournment
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1 WATER/SEWER COMMITTEE MEETING March 9, 2026 The Water/Sewer Committee of Chardon City Council met on Monday, March 9, 2026, at 11:30 AM in Conference Room A of the Municipal Center. Andrew Blackley, Chairman of the Water/Sewer Committee presiding. Members of the Water/Sewer Committee present: Andrew Blackley, David Lelko. Others present: City Manager Benjamin Young, Clerk of Council Amy Day, Public Service Director Justin Czekaj, Water/Sewer Superintendent Frank Taylor. Mr. Blackley called the meeting to order at 11:37 AM. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Mr. Lelko moved and Mr. Blackley seconded to accept the minutes of the Water/Sewer Committee meeting from November 25, 2024 as presented. Upon voice vote the motion passed unanimously. OLD BUSINESS – none. NEW BUSINESS Regarding the City Manager Goals and Priorities (Goal 4.1), City Manager Ben Young stated that he has composed action steps to the broad goals he had previously presented to Council. He is requesting that each Council Committee review the goals and action steps that pertain to their respective committees, and make comments, add, remove or amend the strategies or initiatives presented. Goal 4.1 Mr. Young reviewed his proposed initiatives to Strategy 4.1 ensuring the long-term stability of public utilities including: • Establishing working capital targets • Assessment of infrastructure capacity • GIS for public infrastructure, • Transitioning connection char [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Thu Mar 5, 2026 · 18:00

City Council

Special session with executive session only

This is a procedural special session of Chardon City Council with no substantive items on the agenda. The only action item is an executive session, with no details provided. All other items are routine formalities.

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✓ Decidido: Council unanimously adjourned to Executive Session, then adjourned meeting

The council voted unanimously to enter an Executive Session at 6:03 PM to discuss personnel and labor matters. No substantive actions were taken during that session. The council reconvened at 8:37 PM and again voted unanimously to adjourn the meeting.

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_ MEHARDON Agenda 4; Call to Order 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Roll Call 4. Executive Session 5. Any Other Business 6. Adjournment AMYDAY =~] * Clerk of Council City Council Special Session Thursday, March 5, 2026, 6:00 PM Council Chambers | Chardon Municipal Center 111 Water Street
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1 SPECIAL SESSION March 5, 2026 The Council of the City of Chardon met in Special Session on Thursday, March 5, 2026 at 6:00 PM in Council Chambers of the Chardon Municipal Center. Christopher Grau, Mayor & President of Council presiding. The meeting opened with the pledge of allegiance and roll call. Members of Council present: Andrew Blackley, Deborah Chuha, Christopher Grau, David Lelko, Kyle Martin, Daniel Meleski, Heather Means. Members of Council absent: none. Others present: City Manager Benjamin Young, Clerk of Council Amy Day, Finance Director Mark Iacofano, Deputy Finance Director Heidi Delaney. EXECUTIVE SESSION Mr. Meleski moved and Ms. Means seconded to adjourn to Executive Session at 6:03 PM to consider the appointment, employment, dismissal, promotion, demotion, discipline or compensation of a public employee or official, to prepare for conducting or reviewing negotiations for bargaining sessions with public employees concerning their compensation or other terms and conditions of their employment, to consider the purchase of public property for a public purpose or the sale of public property at competitive bidding and invite Ben Young, Heidi Delaney, Mark Iacofano, and Amy Day into the session. Upon roll call vote the motion passed unanimously. Discussion occurred regarding the appointment, employment, dismissal, promotion, demotion, discipline or compensation of a public employee or official. Discussio [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Mon Mar 2, 2026 · 18:00

Finance Committee

Finance Committee will review City Manager goals and code changes

The Chardon Finance Committee will discuss the City Manager's goals and priorities as outlined in Section 5. It will also consider proposed amendments to Administrative Code Chapter 127. No decisions are recorded yet; these items are slated for consideration at the meeting.

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Finance Committee Monday, March 2, 2026, 6:00 PM Conference Room A | Chardon Municipal Center Agenda 1. Call to Order 2. Approval of Minutes A. Acceptance - February 5, 2025 3. Old Business 4. New Business A. Consider City Manager Goals and Priorities (Section 5) B. Consider Changes to Administrative Code Chapter 127 5. Executive Session 6. Any Other Business 7. Adjournment cc: G-TV, Geauga County Maple Leaf, Geauga Times Courier, The News-Herald The City complies with ADA requirements.
Mon Mar 2, 2026 · 17:30

General

Shade Tree Commission meets to discuss agenda items

The Shade Tree Commission will hold a regular session to approve minutes and address old and new business. The meeting is scheduled for Monday, March 2, 2026, at 5:30 PM in Conference Room B at the Chardon Municipal Center.

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Shade Tree Commission Regular Session Monday, March 2, 2026, 5:30 PM Conference Room B | Chardon Municipal Center Agenda 1. Call to Order 2. Approval of Minutes 3. Public Participation 4. Old Business 5. New Business 6. Any Other Business 7. Adjournment The City complies with ADA requirements. e-mail: Geauga County Maple Leaf, Geauga Times Courier, The News-Herald, G-TV
Mon Feb 23, 2026 · 11:00

General

Committee to discuss City Manager goals 6 and 7

The Legislative Committee will consider proposed goals and objectives for the City Manager, specifically Goals 6 and 7. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from September 2025 and a potential executive session. No other substantive items are listed.

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✓ Decidido: Committee approved 2025 minutes and adjourned; no new actions taken

The Legislative Committee approved the minutes from the September 23, 2025 meeting by unanimous voice vote. No other formal actions or votes were taken; the committee discussed the City Manager's goals and initiatives but did not adopt any measures. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous voice vote.

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Legislative Committee Monday, February 23, 2026, 11:00 AM Conference Room A | Chardon Municipal Center Agenda 1. Call to Order 2. Approval of Minutes A. September 23, 2025 3. Old Business 4. New Business A. Consider City Manager Goals and Objectives (Goals 6 & 7) 5. Executive Session 6. Any Other Business 7. Adjournment cc: Geauga County Maple Leaf, Geauga Times Courier, The News-Herald The City complies with ADA requirements.
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1 LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE MEETING February 23, 2026 The Legislative Committee of Chardon City Council met on Wednesday, February 23, 2026, at 11:00 AM in Conference Room A of the Municipal Center. Kyle Martin, Chairman of the Legislative Committee presiding. Members of Legislative Development Committee present: Andrew Blackley, Kyle Martin. Others present: City Manager Benjamin Young, Clerk of Council Amy Day. Mr. Martin called the meeting to order at 11:00 AM. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Mr. Blackley moved and Mr. Martin seconded to accept the minutes of the Legislative Committee meeting from September 23, 2025 as presented. Upon voice vote the motion passed unanimously. OLD BUSINESS – none. NEW BUSINESS Regarding the City Manager Goals and Priorities (Goals 6 & 7), City Manager Ben Young stated that he has composed action steps to the broad goals he had previously presented to Council. He is requesting that each Council Committee review the goals and action steps that pertain to their respective committees, and make comments, add, remove or amend the strategies or initiatives presented. Goal 6 Transparency Mr. Young stated that the strategies for transparency include: • improving public communication, • improving data capture and sharing • providing transparency into public meetings and records Mr. Young reviewed initiatives to improve public communication including: improving the use of traditional communication cha [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Wed Feb 18, 2026 · 18:00

General

Safety Committee to discuss city manager goals and priorities

The Safety Committee will convene to approve minutes from April 2025 and discuss specific goals and priorities for the City Manager. The meeting will conclude with an executive session.

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✓ Decidido: Safety Committee approved prior meeting minutes and adjourned

The Safety Committee approved the minutes from the April 16, 2025 meeting by unanimous voice vote. No other actions were formally decided; members discussed public‑safety staffing, fire district options, and municipal‑court initiatives. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous voice vote.

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Safety Committee Special Session Wednesday, February 18, 2026, 6:00 PM Conference Room A | Chardon Municipal Center Agenda 1. Call to Order 2. Approval of Minutes A. Acceptance - April 16, 2025 3. Old Business 4. New Business A. Discuss City Manager Goals and Priorities (Goals 3 & 10) 5. Executive Session 6. Any Other Business 7. Adjournment cc: Geauga County Maple Leaf, Geauga Times Courier, The News-Herald; G-TV The City complies with ADA requirements.
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1 SAFETY COMMITTEE MEETING February 18, 2026 The Safety Committee of Chardon City Council met on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, at 6:00 PM in Conference Room A of the Municipal Center. Daniel Meleski, Chairman of the Safety Committee presiding. Members of Service Development Committee present: Daniel Meleski, Kyle Martin. Others present: City Manager Benjamin Young, Clerk of Council Amy Day, Police Chief Scott Niehus. Mr. Meleski called the meeting to order at 6:05 PM. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Mr. Martin moved and Mr. Meleski seconded to accept the minutes of the Safety Committee meeting from April 16, 2025 as presented. Upon voice vote the motion passed unanimously. OLD BUSINESS – none. NEW BUSINESS Regarding the City Manager Goals and Priorities (Goals 3 & 10), City Manager Ben Young stated that he has composed action steps to the broad goals he had previously presented to Council. He is requesting that each Council Committee review the goals and action steps that pertain to their respective committees, and make comments, add, remove or amend the strategies or initiatives presented. Goal 3 Public Safety Mr. Young stated that the strategies for public safety include: • appropriate police staffing and operational efficiency • long-term fire company stability • maintaining the City’s emergency operations plan Mr. Young reviewed initiatives to appropriate police staffing and operational efficiency including: improved sc [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Fri Feb 13, 2026 · 08:30

Economic Development Committee

Chardon committee to discuss city manager goals and priorities

The Economic Development Committee will meet to approve minutes from January 8 and consider proposed City Manager Goals and Priorities (Sections 1, 2, 9). The committee may also discuss old business and hold an executive session. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda.

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Economic Development Committee Friday, February 13, 2026, 8:30 AM Conference Room A | Chardon Municipal Center Agenda 1. Call to Order 2. Approval of Minutes A. January 8, 2026 3. Old Business 4. New Business A. Consider Proposed City Manager Goals and Priorities (Sections 1, 2, 9) 5. Executive Session 6. Any Other Business 7. Adjournment cc: G-TV, Geauga County Maple Leaf, Geauga Times Courier, The News-Herald The City complies with ADA requirements.
Fri Feb 13, 2026 · 09:30

Service Committee

Committee will discuss the proposed City Manager goals and priorities

The Chardon Service Committee will meet on February 13, 2026. The meeting will include routine items such as a call to order, approval of the January 23, 2026 minutes, and old business. The primary new business item is a discussion of the proposed City Manager goals and priorities, specifically sections 4.2, 4.3 on city services and goal 8 on transportation. The committee may also hold an executive session and address any other business before adjourning.

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Service Committee Friday, February 13, 2026, 9:30 AM Conference Room A | Chardon Municipal Center Agenda 1. Call to Order 2. Approval of Minutes A. January 23, 2026 3. Old Business 4. New Business A. Discuss Proposed City Manager Goals and Priorities (Sections 4.2, 4.3 - City Services & Goal 8 - Transportation) 5. Executive Session 6. Any Other Business 7. Adjournment
Thu Feb 12, 2026 · 18:30

City Council

✓ Decidido: City Council adopts FY 2026 budget and approves Pocket Park design

The council adopted Ordinance No. 3339, approving the FY 2026 budget of $30,000,000. It authorized the City Manager to negotiate a Holiday Market agreement for 11/26‑12/20/26. It also approved the Pocket Park design at Water & Cherry streets with a $360,000 budget.

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1 REGULAR SESSION February 12, 2026 The Council of the City of Chardon met in Regular Session Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 6:30 PM in Council Chambers of the Chardon Municipal Center. Christopher Grau, Mayor & President of Council presiding. The meeting opened with the pledge of allegiance and roll call. Members of Council present: Andrew Blackley, Deborah Chuha, Christopher Grau, David Lelko, Kyle Martin, Heather Means, Daniel Meleski. Members of Council absent: none. Others Present: City Manager Benjamin Young, Finance Director Mark Iacofano, Clerk of Council Amy Day, Law Director Benjamin Chojnacki, Police Chief Scott Niehus, City Engineer Doug Courtney, Community Development Administrator Jonathan Holody, Public Service Director Justin Czekaj, Parks and Recreation Director Adam Rogers, Abbey Blashinski, Sylvia McGee, Rachel Ruffer, Chris Semrock, Leroy Dowling, Frank Taylor, Mike Butt, Mark Horvath, Allison Wilson, Vicki Dailey. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Mrs. Chuha moved and Mr. Blackley seconded to approve the minutes of the January 8, 2026 Regular Session as presented. Upon roll call vote the motion passed unanimously. MANAGER'S REPORT Mr. Young reported that seasonal staffing is still needed in the Parks and Recreation Department. Mr. Young reported that the City has acquired the Bid Express electronic bidding platform on State contract to help advertise and receive competitive solicitations more efficiently. The [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Fri Jan 23, 2026 · 09:30

Service Committee

✓ Decidido: Committee approved cemetery rule revisions and adopted meeting minutes

The Service Committee unanimously approved the minutes from the August 5, 2025 meeting. Members concurred with all proposed changes to Chapter 941 of the cemetery code, including the right‑to‑burial clarification, contractor‑only mausoleum work, decoration limits, a $10 transaction fee, and the indigent burial policy. No other formal actions were taken.

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1 SERVICE COMMITTEE MEETING January 23, 2026 The Service Committee of Chardon City Council met on Friday, January 23, 2026, at 9:30 a.m. in Conference Room A of the Municipal Center. Deborah Chuha, Chairman of the Service Committee presiding. Members of Service Development Committee present: Heather Means, Deborah Chuha. Others present: City Manager Benjamin Young, Community Development Administrator Jonathan Holody, Clerk of Council Amy Day, City Engineer Doug Courtney, Public Service Director Justin Czekaj, Street Superintendent Leroy Dowling, Kelsey Fortman, Jessica Gillenwater. Mrs. Chuha called the meeting to order at 9:30 a.m. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Mrs. Chuha moved and Ms. Means seconded to accept the minutes of the Service Committee meeting from August 5, 2025 as amended to reflect that Ben Chojnacki, Law Director, was present. Upon voice vote the motion passed unanimously. Regarding the 2026 Street Maintenance Program, City Engineer Doug Courtney reviewed the streets selected for repair, noting that the 2026 budget increased over the prior year. He stated that the streets planned for maintenance are in the same neighborhood as 2025: Allynd Blvd between Maple and Basquin and Downing Drive from Maple to Downing, Downing Drive from Maple to Allynd and the boulevard portion of Allynd Blvd. The estimated cost with overhead is $323,000 for the project. Ms. Means asked how long the project is expected to take. Mr. Courtn [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Mon Jan 12, 2026 · 17:30

Shade Tree Commission

Shade Tree Commission to meet in Chardon on Jan 12

The Shade Tree Commission will hold a regular session on Monday, January 12, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. in Conference Room A of the Chardon Municipal Center. The agenda includes the approval of minutes from November 3, 2025, and the discussion of old and new business.

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M-E-M-O-R-A-N-D-U-M TO: Shade Tree Commission Members FROM: Jason Collette, Chairman SUBJECT: Shade Tree Commission Meeting DATE: January 7, 2026 ============================================= The City of Chardon Shade Tree Commission will meet in Regular Session on Monday, January 12, 2026 at 5:30 p.m. in Conference Room A of the Chardon Municipal Center located at 111 Water Street, Chardon, OH 44024. AGENDA 1. Call to Order 2. Approval of Minutes - November 3, 2025 3. Old Business 4. New Business 5. Any other Business 6. Adjourn The City complies with ADA requirements. e-mail: Geauga County Maple Leaf, Geauga Times Courier, The News-Herald, G-TV
Thu Jan 8, 2026 · 18:30

City Council

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1 REGULAR SESSION January 8, 2026 The Council of the City of Chardon met in Regular Session Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 6:30 p.m. in Council Chambers of the Chardon Municipal Center. Christopher Grau, Mayor & President of Council presiding. The meeting opened with the pledge of allegiance and roll call. Members of Council present: Andrew Blackley, Deborah Chuha, Christopher Grau, David Lelko, Kyle Martin, Heather Means, Daniel Meleski. Members of Council absent: none. Others Present: City Manager Benjamin Young, Finance Director Mark Iacofano, Clerk of Council Amy Day, Law Director Benjamin Chojnacki, Community Development Administrator Jonathan Holody, Police Chief Scott Niehus, City Engineer Doug Courtney, Public Service Director Justin Czekaj, Allison Wilson, Steve Yaney, Robert Rein, Ginney Rein, Elisabeth Giedt. APPOINTMENT OF COUNCIL VICE MAYOR Mayor Grau moved and Mr. Blackley seconded to appoint Heather Means as Vice Mayor of Council. Upon roll call vote the motion passed unanimously. APPOINTMENT OF COMMITTEES Mayor Grau read his appointments to Council Committees. Mayor Grau moved and Mr. Meleski seconded to approve the proposed appointments to the Council Committees as follows: Legislative Committee Kyle Martin– Chair Andrew Blackley Service Committee Deborah Chuha – Chair Heather Means Safety Committee Daniel Meleski - Chair Kyle Martin Water & Sewer Committee Andrew Blackley– Chair David L [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Thu Jan 8, 2026 · 18:30

City Council

Economic Development Committee to discuss Retail Strategies update

The Economic Development Committee will meet to review a quarterly update from Retail Strategies. The meeting also includes an executive session.

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www.chardon.ce Crry Counc Crry MANAGER 440-286-2600 Fax: 440-286-2658 FINANCE 440-286-2470 Fax: 440-286-2658 income Tax 440-286-2696 Fax; 440-279-0903 ater & Sewer Billing 440-286-2949 Fax; 440-286-2658 Park & Recreation 4A0-286-2630 Fax: 440-286-2658 Potter 440-286-6123 Fax: 440-286-2680 PLANNING & ZONING 440-286-2654 Fax: 440-286-3541 PuBLic Division of Streets, Cemeteries & Parks 440-286-2656 Fax; 440-286-2681 Division of Water ah 2 440-286-2657 Fax: 440-286-7538 City of Chardon Chardon Municipal Center * 111 Water Street » Chardon, Ohio 44024-1201 M-E-M-O-R-A-N-D-U-M To: Daniel Meleski, Member From: David Lelko, Chairman Date: January 2, 2026 Subject: Economic Development Committee Meeting The Economic Development Committee of the City of Chardon Council has scheduled a meeting for Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 5:30 PM. The Committee will meet in Conference Room A of the Municipal Center. Agenda 1. Call to Order 2. Approval of Minutes — September 11, 2025 3. Discuss Retail Strategies’ Quarterly Update 4. Executive Session 5. Any Other Business 6. Adjourn cc: G-TV, Geauga County Maple Leaf, Geauga Times Courier, The News-Herald The City complies with ADA requirements.
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1 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE MEETING January 8, 2026 The Economic Development Committee of Chardon City Council met on Thursday, January 8, 2026, at 5:30 PM in Conference Room A of the Municipal Center. David Lelko, Chairman of the Economic Development Committee presiding. Members of Economic Development Committee present: David Lelko, Daniel Meleski. Others present: City Manager Benjamin Young, Community Development Administrator Jonathan Holody, Clerk of Council Amy Day, Heather Means, Michael Warsaw, Jimmy Pritchett. Mr. Lelko called the meeting to order at 5:30 PM. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Mr. Meleski moved and Mr. Lelko seconded to accept the minutes of the Economic Development Committee meeting from September 11, 2025 as presented. Upon voice vote the motion passed unanimously. Regarding a quarterly update from Retail Strategies, Michael Warsaw, Portfolio Director; began a PowerPoint presentation that reviewed their activities in 2025 and summarized the retail and development environment going into 2026. He highlighted key points including a drop in available retail space that has caused growth in wider areas. 2025 was a good year even though deal volume was down. He stated that in 2025, they started focusing their efforts on existing vacancies and ready-made sites where there are opportunities for quick action, and they took a strategic approach to looking at where there are opportunities on Center Street. Discussi [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Thu Jan 8, 2026 · 18:30

City Council

Council to approve insurance contracts and emergency declarations

The newly sworn Chardon City Council will meet in regular session to consider several ordinances and resolutions. Items include authorizing the city manager to contract with Insurance Partners Agency, LLC for multiple liability coverages, amending the 2025 treasury appropriations, and approving easements for a traffic signal, water lines, and a pickleball court. Each measure also includes an emergency declaration.

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www.chardon.ce Ciry Counc. Crry MaNaGeR, 440-286-2600 Fax: 440-286-2658 FINANCE, 440-286-2470 Fax: 440-286-2658 Income Tax 440-286-2696 Fax; 440-279-0903 Water & Sewer Billing 440-286-2949 Fax: 440-286-2658 Park & RECREATION 440-286-2630 Fax; 440-286-2658 POLICE 440-286-6123 Fax: 440-286-2680 PLANNING & ZONING 440-286-2654 Fax: 440-286-5541 PuBLic SERVICE 440-286-2655 Fax: 440-286-5541 Division of Streets, Cemeteries & Parks 440-286-2656 Fax: 440-286-2681 Division of Water & Wastewater 440-286-2657 Fax. 440-286-7538 City of Chardon Chardon Municipal ane. + 111 Water Street + Chardon, Ohio 44024-1201 January 2, 2026 Newly elected members of Chardon City Council will be sworn in on Thursday, January 8, 2026, at 6:15 P.M in Council Chambers of the Chardon Municipal Center. The Council of the City of Chardon will meet in Regular Session in Council Chambers immediately following. AGENDA: iiss Call to Order 2. Pledge of Allegiance 34 Roll Call 4. Appointment of Vice Mayor 5%, Appointment of Council Committees 6. Approval of Minutes December 11, 2025 Regular Session 7. Resolution of Appreciation Dean Peska Collin Wantz 8. Manager’s Report On Planning Commission Report 4m Qtr. 2025 Economic Development Report 10. Council Committee Reports A. Economic Development Committee (Lelko/Meleski) 1 11. 12. 13. 14. Hearing of Persons Before Council Those Persons on the Agenda Retail Strategies - Provide Partnership Update General Public Old Business New [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]