Minster, OH
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- Budget & taxes
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- Public safety
- Planning & zoning
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MinsterOH averageUS Census ACS
Typical home value $343,010 +7.1% yr/yr · +39.5% 5-yr
Home-value trend 2000–2026 (Zillow ZHVI)
👤 Members & officials (35)
Members seen in recent official meeting records — names and roles as published.
Who’s on the Council
- Tom Millhouse
- Travis Wilges
- Curt Albers
- Eric Morris
- Nicole Clune
- Craig Sherman
- Trey Steele
- Brent Melton
- Josh Osterloh
- Skylar Mitchell
- Allan Heitbrink
- Skyler Mitchell
- Alan Winner
- David Meyer
- Emily Kemper
- Erin Gardner
- Adam Krouskop
- Andew Blum
- Andrew Blum
- Ben Bonvillian
- Bill Kincaid
- Brian Barhorst
- Bryan Koesters
- Cathy Banner
- Charles William
- Dane Sommer
- Dawson Oldiges
- Fred Miller
- Mindy Cordonnier
- Renee Metz
- Skitter Mitchell
- Tom Mil
- Torn Millhouse
- Zach Klosterman
- Zech Klosterman
Municipal budget
Total revenue$25.3M (FY2023)
Total spending$21.7M (FY2023)
Taxes$5.9M (FY2023)
Debt outstanding$4.3M (FY2023)
Spending per resident$7,173 (FY2023)
Development activity
Housing units permitted — US Census Building Permits Survey
20254 housing units ($2.7M)
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Tue Sep 1, 2026 · 18:30
Council
Village of Minster's Administration Building, Minster
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Tue Oct 6, 2026 · 18:30
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Tue Oct 20, 2026 · 18:30
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Tue Nov 3, 2026 · 18:30
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Village of Minster's Administration Building, Minster
Tue Nov 17, 2026 · 18:30
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Village of Minster's Administration Building, Minster
Tue Dec 1, 2026 · 18:30
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Village of Minster's Administration Building, Minster
Tue Dec 15, 2026 · 18:30
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Village of Minster's Administration Building, Minster
Tue Jan 5, 2027 · 18:30
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Village of Minster's Administration Building, Minster
Tue Jan 19, 2027 · 18:30
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Village of Minster's Administration Building, Minster
Tue Feb 2, 2027 · 18:30
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Village of Minster's Administration Building, Minster
Tue Feb 16, 2027 · 18:30
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Village of Minster's Administration Building, Minster
Tue Mar 2, 2027 · 18:30
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Village of Minster's Administration Building, Minster
Tue Mar 16, 2027 · 18:30
Council
Village of Minster's Administration Building, Minster
Recent meetings
Tue Aug 18, 2026 · 18:30
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Tue Jul 7, 2026 · 18:30
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Tue Jun 16, 2026 · 18:30
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Tue Jun 2, 2026 · 18:30
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Tue May 19, 2026 · 18:30
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Tue May 5, 2026 · 18:30
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Fri Feb 27, 2026 · 18:00
General
Tue Feb 17, 2026 · 18:30
Council
✓ Decided: Council narrows Second Street right-of-way and authorizes industrial land sale
Council held the first reading of an ordinance to narrow the Second Street right-of-way between Lakewood Drive and Hamilton Street to 12 feet, and suspended rules to pass an emergency ordinance designating the remaining industrial park land as unneeded for municipal purposes, authorizing the Community Improvement Corporation to sell it. Council also approved invoices over $3,000 and the January 2026 income tax report. No final vote was recorded for the Second Street ordinance, which remains in first reading.
- Passed emergency ordinance designating industrial park land under ORC 1724.10 for sale (unanimous)
- Approved invoices over $3,000 totaling $454,906.24
- Approved January 2026 income tax report showing $337,803.06 in receipts
- Discussed first reading of ordinance narrowing Second Street right-of-way to 12 feet (no vote)
- Approved invoices totaling $1,362,093.37 (from Feb 3 minutes)
- Approved receipts of $1,534,466.60 (from Feb 3 minutes)
- Hired Gavin Thobe as Laborer I in Public Works (5-0, Albers abstained)
- Approved Choice One Engineering proposal for North Garfield Street waterline project (5-0, Clune abstained)
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February 17, 2026
Tuesday - 6:
30 p.
m.
Village of Minster Council Chambers
1)
Call to Order
2)
Approval of the meeting minutes of February 3, 2026. Na—
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Introduction
of Visitors:
a)
4)
Ordinances and Resolutions:
a)
Ordinance 26-
02-
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Discussion and first reading of an ordinance narrowing
a portion of the
right-
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way of Second Street between Lakewood
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Discussion, suspend, pass and adopt an ordinance designating lands
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Committee Reports and Discussion
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Old Business:
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Audit:
Travis, Craig, Trey
klities: Josh, Nicole, Travis
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Community Engagement and Development:
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a)
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Tue Feb 10, 2026 · 19:00
Zoning Board
✓ Decided: ZBA approves two variances for pool and pool building at 212 Lakewood Drive
The Minster Zoning Board of Appeals approved two variance requests by Peter and Sue Falk for their property at 212 Lakewood Drive: a 5-foot setback variance for an inground pool and a 7.5-foot setback variance for an accessory pool building. Both motions passed unanimously. The board also approved minutes from the November 11, 2025, meeting and elected officers for 2026.
- Approved 5-foot setback variance for inground pool at 212 Lakewood Drive (unanimous)
- Approved 7.5-foot setback variance for accessory pool building at 212 Lakewood Drive (unanimous)
- Approved minutes from November 11, 2025, meeting (unanimous)
- Elected officers for 2026
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VILLAGE OF MINSTER ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
February 10, 2026
AGENDA
7:00 p.m.
warn1. Public Hearing
2. Call to Order 1?..1
3. Approval of November 11, 2025, minutes
4. New Business:
a) Election of Officers for the year 2026.
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b) A variance request by Peter and Sue Falk, owners of the property at 212 Lakewood Drive.The Falks would like to install an inground pool ten feet off the rear
property line.Accordingto the zoning code, a minimum setback for an in - ground pool is 15 feet. Avariance of 5 feet would be required to allow the pool to be installed.
c) A variance request by Peter and Sue Falk, owners of the property at 212 Lakewood Drive.35 , The Falks would like to install an
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Tue Feb 3, 2026 · 18:30
Council
✓ Decided: Council approves $50,100 engineering contract for North Garfield waterline project
Council approved a $50,100 engineering contract with Choice One Engineering for the North Garfield Street Waterline and Curb Replacement Project, hired Gavin Thobe as a Laborer I in Public Works, and approved invoices totaling $1,362,093.37. Resolutions authorizing participation in the state cooperative purchasing program and internet auction of surplus property passed on final reading, along with the ordinance for the AMP Smart Thermostat program.
- Approved $50,100 engineering contract with Choice One Engineering for North Garfield Street Waterline and Curb Replacement
- Hired Gavin Thobe as Laborer I in Public Works Department at $22.51/hr
- Approved invoices totaling $1,362,093.37
- Passed Resolution 26-01-01 authorizing participation in Ohio Cooperative Purchasing Program
- Passed Resolution 26-01-02 authorizing internet auction of surplus property
- Passed Ordinance 26-01-01 for AMP Smart Thermostat Program participation
- Entered executive session to discuss land sale and purchase
📄 From the minutes
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February 3, 2026
Tuesday - 6:
30 p.m.
Village of Minster Council Chambers
1)
Call to Order
2)
Approval of the meeting minutes of January 20, 2025. '
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Ordinances
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Village'
s participation
in the Ohio Department of Administrative
Service'
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Purchasing Program for 2026. Titt-
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Discussion, third and final reading of a resolution authorizing the sale
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c) Ordinance 26-
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Discussion, third and final reading of an ordinance
to approve the
execution of a schedule with American Municipal Power, Inc. for participation in the
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Committee Reports and Discussion Items:
greets: Nicole, Trey, and Travis
Safety: Nicole, Curt, Josh
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Personnel: Curt, Craig, Josh
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Old Business:
a)
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New Business:
F1nance/
Audit:
Travis, Craig, Trey
tilities: Josh, Nicole, Travis
on. Development: Trey, Travis, Craig
Q6mmunity Engagement and Development:
Craig, Curt, Trey
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a proposal from Choice One Engineering for
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Tue Jan 20, 2026 · 18:30
Council
✓ Decided: Council moves James Cain to permanent fiscal officer, seeks bids for Fourth Street brick project
The council held second readings for resolutions on state cooperative purchasing and internet auction of surplus property, and an ordinance for the AMP smart thermostat program, with passage scheduled for February 3. They also discussed and motioned to appoint individuals to various boards, seek bids for the Fourth Street brick replacement project, and move James Cain from introductory to permanent status as fiscal officer. No final votes were recorded on these items during this meeting.
- Second reading of Resolution 26-01-01 (state cooperative purchasing) held, passage set for Feb 3
- Second reading of Resolution 26-01-02 (internet auction of surplus property) held, passage set for Feb 3
- Second reading of Ordinance 26-01-01 (AMP smart thermostat program) held, passage set for Feb 3
- Motion to appoint individuals to various commissions and boards discussed
- Motion to seek bids for Fourth Street brick replacement project discussed
- Motion to move James Cain to permanent fiscal officer status discussed
📄 From the minutes
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January 20, 2026
Tuesday - 6:
30 p.
m.
Village of Minster Council Chambers
1)
Call to Order
2)
Approval of the meeting minutes of January 6, 202 '
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Introduction
of Visitors:
a)
4)
Ordinances and Resolutions:
a) Resolution 26-
01-
01:
Discussion
and second reading of a resolution authorizing the Village'
s
participation
in the Ohio Department of Administrative
Service'
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Ordinance 26-
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Discussion and second reading of an ordinance
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5)
Committee Reports and Discussion Items:
eets: Nicole, Trey, and Travis
S'afety: Nicole, Curt, Josh
rks: Curt, Josh, Nicole
Arsonnel: Curt, Craig, Josh
6)
Old Business:
a)
7)
New Business:
b)
c)
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Audit:
Travis, Craig, Trey
tilities: Josh, Nicole, Travis
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Tue Jan 6, 2026 · 18:30
Council
✓ Decided: Minster Council holds first readings on purchasing, surplus sales, thermostat program
The Minster Village Council met on January 6, 2026, and conducted first readings of three items: a resolution to join Ohio's Cooperative Purchasing Program, a resolution to sell surplus property via internet auction, and an ordinance to join AMP's Smart Thermostat Program. No final votes were taken on these items. The council also discussed but did not vote on appointing a council president, appointing representatives to the Fire Fighters' Dependent Fund, hiring Carter Elking as a parks laborer, approving invoices over $3,000, appointing a public records training designee, and approving the December 2025 income tax report.
- First reading of Resolution 26-01-01 (Cooperative Purchasing Program) — no vote
- First reading of Resolution 26-01-02 (internet sale of surplus property) — no vote
- First reading of Ordinance 26-01-01 (AMP Smart Thermostat Program) — no vote
- Discussed appointing council president — no action
- Discussed appointing Fire Fighters' Dependent Fund representatives — no action
- Discussed hiring Carter Elking as parks laborer — no action
- Discussed approving invoices over $3,000 — no action
- Discussed approving December 2025 income tax report — no action
📄 From the minutes
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January 6, 2026
Tuesday - 6:
30 p.
m.
Village of Minster Council Chambers
1)
Call to Order
2)
Approval of the meeting minutes of December 16, 2025. evcoe.
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3)
Introduction
of Visitors:
a)
4)
Ordinances and Resolutions:
a)
Resolution 26-
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01:
Discussion
and first reading of a resolution authorizing the Village'
s
participation in the Ohio Department of Administrative Service'
s Cooperative Purchasing
Program for 2026. NIcc\`
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c)
Resolution 26-
01-
02:
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and first reading of a resolution authorizing the sale of
excess personal property by internet sales. C,_%
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Ordinance 26-
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Discussion and first reading of an ordinance
to approve the execution
of a schedule with American Municipal Power, Inc. for participation in the Community
Energy Savings Smart Thermostat Program.
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Committee Reports and Discussion Items:
teets: Nicole, Trey, and Travis
lfety: Nicole, Curt, Josh
parks: Curt, Josh, Nicole
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Old Business:
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New Business:
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Audit:
Travis, Craig, Trey
Utilities: Josh, Nicole, Travis
Jan. Development: Trey, Travis, Craig
immunity Engagement and Development:
Craig, Curt, Trey
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b) Discussion and motion to appoint two councilors
as the council representatives to the
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💰 Federal awards (top 10 by amount)
Largest recent federal contract/grant awards to recipients in this city (2023–present), via USAspending.gov.
| $601,250 | MACHINE CONCEPTS INC Department of the Treasury · DN UNCOILER STRAIGHTENER REPLACEMENT- BASE YEAR |
| $87,800 | MACHINE CONCEPTS INC Department of the Treasury · THE PURPOSE OF THIS ORDER IS FOR 3 METAL SHEARS FOR DELIVERY AND INSTA |
| $83,242 | MACHINE CONCEPTS INC Department of the Treasury · THE PURPOSE OF THIS ORDER IS FOR 3 METAL SHEARS FOR DELIVERY AND INSTA |
| $58,533 | MACHINE CONCEPTS INC Department of the Treasury · METAL SHEAR FOR DENVER |
| $55,495 | MACHINE CONCEPTS INC Department of the Treasury · THE PURPOSE OF THIS ORDER IS FOR 2 METAL SHEARS FOR DELIVERY AND INSTA |
| $29,267 | MACHINE CONCEPTS INC Department of the Treasury · THE PURPOSE OF THIS ORDER IS FOR 1 METAL SHEAR FOR DELIVERY AND INSTAL |
| $27,748 | MACHINE CONCEPTS INC Department of the Treasury · METAL SHEAR FOR PHILADELPHIA |
| $21,732 | MACHINE CONCEPTS INC Department of the Treasury · MAXIMO PARTS |
| $13,180 | FABCOR, INC Department of Justice · MISSION CRITICAL - KNOXVILLE CELLBLOCK REPAIR |
| $9,579 | MACHINE CONCEPTS INC Department of the Treasury · WORK ROLL, SEAL, OIL, O-RING, GASKET |
Source: USAspending.gov (U.S. Treasury) — federal awards only, not city budgets.
🌐 County-level context (Shelby County)
County-level context — from BLS, IRS, FEMA, HUD, Census. These figures cover the whole county this city sits in, not just the city itself.
Business establishments992 (23,217 employees · 2023)
Fair Market Rent (2BR)$884/mo (2025)
Adults with low literacy15.1% (low numeracy 25% · 2017)
Sources: BLS LAUS, IRS SOI, FEMA, NHTSA FARS, Census CBP, HUD, NCES PIAAC
City profile
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$25.3M
Annual budget
$4.3M
Debt outstanding
4
Permitted housing units
The money — in
source: Census gov-finance & state comptrollerBudget
Revenue$25.3M
Spending$21.7M
Revenue ran ahead of operating spending this year.
Debt load LOW
Outstanding debt$4.3M
Debt-to-revenue0.17×
Debt-load index30 / 100
A debt-load indicator (national percentile of debt, deficit & aid-reliance) — not a solvency verdict. Cross-checked against official state fiscal-stress scores where they exist.
Outcomes — economic mobility
source: Opportunity Atlas (Harvard) · research useFor kids who grew up here in low-income households, their adult household-income rank (0–1). The average hides a gap by race:
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