Minster public meetings in 2025

Council

Council passed several emergency ordinances, including a 2.8% employee pay increase effective Dec. 29, 2025, a 10-year enterprise zone tax abatement for Fabcor Inc.'s $3.05M expansion, and interim appropriations of $9,108,500 for 2026. Also approved were the mutual aid contract with Loramie Fire District ($29,950) and designation of Minster Bank as depository. Invoices totaling $2,872,657.56 were approved.

• Adopted salary plan with 2.8% pay increase (emergency)
• Approved enterprise zone agreement with Fabcor Inc. (60% abatement years 1-5, 30% years 6-10)
• Adopted interim appropriations for 2026 totaling $9,108,500
• Approved mutual aid contract with Loramie Fire District for $29,950
• Designated Minster Bank as depository for public funds for 5 years
• Approved invoices over $3,000 totaling $2,872,657.56
• Increased appropriations and transferred funds via Resolution 25-12-01

Council

The Minster Village Council unanimously approved the October 2025 income‑tax report from the City of St. Mary’s. It also approved all listed invoices exceeding $3,000, totaling about $1.2 million. In addition, the council moved forward with the second reading of Ordinance 25‑11‑01 (Efficiency Smart Schedule), the first reading of Ordinance 25‑11‑03 (Loramie Fire District mutual‑aid contract), and the first reading of Resolution 25‑11‑02 (designating Minster Bank as a depository). All actions were approved unanimously.

• Approved October 2025 Income Tax Report (unanimous)
• Approved invoices over $3,000 totaling ~$1.2 M (unanimous)
• Second reading of Ordinance 25‑11‑01 approved (unanimous)
• First reading of Ordinance 25‑11‑03 approved (unanimous)
• First reading of Resolution 25‑11‑02 approved (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of November 18 2025 meeting (unanimous)

Council

The council approved the November 4 minutes and discussed several ordinances and resolutions, but the record does not show any votes, approvals, denials, or tablings. No final actions on the addressing authority resolution, the Efficiency Smart Schedule ordinance, the mutual‑aid fire contract, the bank depository resolution, the income‑tax report, or the large invoices were documented. Consequently, the meeting contained only procedural discussion without substantive decisions.

Zoning Board

The Zoning Board approved the September 9, 2025 meeting minutes with all members voting in favor. It then denied Tom Kinsella’s request for a 3.5‑foot setback variance for a portable shed at 177 South Garfield Street, also by unanimous vote. No other variance applications were acted on. The meeting adjourned at 7:12 p.m.

• Approved September 9, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Denied Tom Kinsella variance request for shed setback (unanimous)
• Motion to adjourn passed (unanimous)

Council

The November 4, 2025 Minster Village Council meeting included discussions of several ordinances and resolutions, old business items, and an administrator's report. No vote outcomes or final actions were recorded in the minutes.

Council

The council adopted Ordinance 25-10-03, granting Danone a 75% property‑tax abatement for its new facility and a compensation agreement with the local school board. It also passed Ordinance 25-10-01 to transfer 0.012 acre of right‑of‑way to Post Printing, approved invoices over $3,000, accepted the September 2025 income‑tax report, and authorized purchase of a 1500 kVA transformer. All motions passed with five ayes.

• Adopted Ordinance 25-10-03 approving Danone enterprise zone agreement (5 aye votes)
• Adopted Ordinance 25-10-01 transferring 0.012 acre to Post Printing (5 aye votes)
• Approved invoices totaling $795,282.91 (5 aye votes)
• Accepted September 2025 income‑tax report ($4,128,088.56 YTD) (5 aye votes)
• Authorized purchase of 1500 kVA transformer for $64,500 (5 aye votes)
• Suspended three readings of Ordinance 25-10-01 (5 aye votes)
• Suspended three readings of Ordinance 25-10-03 (5 aye votes)
• Excused Councilman Albers from attendance (5 aye votes)

Council

The council adopted three ordinances, including a land‑transfer to cure an encroachment, a solid‑waste management plan update, and an enterprise zone agreement with Danone, both declared emergencies. It also approved invoices over $3,000, accepted the September 2025 income‑tax report from the City of St. Marys, authorized purchase of a 1500 kVA three‑phase pad‑mount transformer, and permitted the Harmony for Ohio Foundation to use village streets for the annual Turkey Trot.

• Adopted Ordinance 25-10-01 transferring 0.012 acres to Post Business Properties, Inc. and declaring an emergency
• First reading of Ordinance 25-10-02 adopting the Auglaize County Solid Waste Management Plan Update
• Adopted Ordinance 25-10-03 approving an enterprise zone agreement with Danone, U.S. I.I.C. and declaring an emergency
• Approved invoices exceeding $3,000 as listed in the council packet
• Accepted the September 2025 Income Tax Report from the City of St. Marys
• Authorized purchase of a 1500 kVA three‑phase pad‑mount transformer
• Allowed Harmony for Ohio Foundation to use village streets for the annual Turkey Trot
• Approved the minutes from the September 16, 2025 council meeting

Council

The September 16, 2025 Minster Village Council meeting included discussion of two resolutions—one to authorize the administrator to apply for state capital improvement programs and another to adopt a cybersecurity policy—and several motions on invoices, tax reports, personnel promotions, and a land purchase. The minutes do not record any vote tallies or final actions for these items. No substantive decisions were documented in the record.

• Resolution 25-09-03: authorize administrator for state capital improvement program – outcome not recorded
• Resolution 25-09-04: adopt cybersecurity policy and ransomware rules – outcome not recorded
• Motion to approve invoices over $3,000 – outcome not recorded
• Motion to accept August 2025 Income Tax Report from City of St. Marys – outcome not recorded
• Motion to promote Patrolman Adam Krouskop to Police Officer 3 – outcome not recorded
• Motion to promote Patrolman Ben Bonvillian to Police Officer 3 – outcome not recorded
• Motion to enter executive session to discuss purchase and sale of land – outcome not recorded
• Motion to seek bids for State Route 66 Sidewalk Project – outcome not recorded

Zoning Board

The Zoning Board approved a variance allowing a 48.5‑square‑foot wall sign for J & E Automotive LLC at 134 East Fourth Street, exceeding the 36‑square‑foot limit. All board members voted in favor of the variance. The board also approved the June 10, 2025 meeting minutes by unanimous vote. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved signage variance (48.5 sq ft) for J & E Automotive at 134 East Fourth St (unanimous)
• Approved June 10, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Council

The September 2, 2025 meeting included discussion of a temporary utility easement (Resolution 25-08-01), a budget levy adoption (Resolution 25-09-01), an alternate fund‑distribution plan (Resolution 25-09-02), and an award of the 2025 Minor Street Resurfacing contract (Ordinance 25-09-01). Additional items such as seeking bids for Phase 2 sidewalk repairs, approving invoices over $3,000, accepting the July 2025 Income Tax Report, and setting a Trick‑or‑Treat date were also discussed. The minutes do not record any vote outcomes or formal approvals for these items.

• Discussed Resolution 25-08-01 temporary utility easement (no vote recorded)
• Discussed Resolution 25-09-01 budget levy adoption (no vote recorded)
• Discussed Resolution 25-09-02 alternate fund‑distribution plan (no vote recorded)
• Discussed Ordinance 25-09-01 Minor Street Resurfacing contract award (no vote recorded)
• Discussed motion to seek bids for Phase 2 Sidewalk Repair Project (no vote recorded)
• Discussed motion to approve invoices over $3,000 (no vote recorded)
• Discussed motion to accept July 2025 Income Tax Report (no vote recorded)
• Discussed motion to set Trick‑or‑Treat date (no vote recorded)

Council

The council approved the first reading of a temporary utility easement resolution (6‑aye). It accepted bids and adopted an ordinance awarding the Hamilton Street Reconstruction Project to PAB Construction (6‑aye). Additional actions included un‑tabling the code‑enforcement position, assigning Shelly Kemper duties with a $1/hr raise, promoting Dustin Thobe, and approving a new police cruiser purchase (each 6‑aye).

• First reading of Resolution 25-08-01 granting temporary utility easement (6 aye)
• Accepted bids for Hamilton Street Reconstruction Project (6 aye)
• Suspended three readings of Ordinance 25-08-01 (6 aye)
• Adopted Ordinance 25-08-01 awarding contract to PAB Construction (6 aye)
• Un‑tabled Code Enforcement position discussion (6 aye)
• Assigned Shelly Kemper code‑enforcement duties with $1/hr pay increase (6 aye)
• Promoted Dustin Thobe to Operator VI at $31.48/hr (6 aye)
• Approved purchase of new police F‑150 cruiser for 2026 budget ($71,922) (6 aye)

Council

The August 5, 2025 council meeting recorded discussion of Resolution 25-08-01 to grant a temporary utility easement and Ordinance 25-08-01 to award a contract for the Hamilton Street Reconstruction Project. Several new‑business motions were introduced, including a personnel reclassification, a request for bids on minor street resurfacing, a police cruiser purchase, and park use for Oktoberfest. No vote tallies or final outcomes were recorded for any of these items.

• Discussed Resolution 25-08-01 granting temporary utility easement (outcome not recorded)
• Discussed Ordinance 25-08-01 awarding contract for Hamilton Street Reconstruction (outcome not recorded)
• Motion to move Dustin Thobe from Operator V to Operator VI (outcome not recorded)
• Motion to seek bids for the 2025 Minor Street Resurfacing Program (outcome not recorded)
• Motion to purchase a new police cruiser in the 2026 budget (outcome not recorded)
• Motion to allow Oktoberfest Committee use of Minster Machine Centennial Park and Oktoberfest Park and to prohibit dogs during Oktoberfest (outcome not recorded)

Council

The council authorized a purchase order for $532,447.50 to Fenson Contracting LLC for the Columbia Drive Water and Sewer Extension Project. It also passed the third reading of Resolution 25-06-02 to improve North Hamilton Street and tabled the sidewalk resolution for North Main Street. In addition, the council approved all invoices over $3,000 and moved employee Dustin Thobe to an Operator V classification, and accepted Officer Bradyn Adams' resignation.

• Authorized purchase order $532,447.50 to Fenson Contracting (5 aye votes)
• Passed third reading of Resolution 25-06-02 for North Hamilton St improvements (5 aye votes)
• Tabled Resolution 25-01-01 for North Main St sidewalks (5 aye votes)
• Approved all invoices over $3,000 (5 aye votes)
• Moved Dustin Thobe to Operator V classification (5 aye votes)
• Accepted resignation of Officer Bradyn Adams (5 aye votes)
• Approved $964,306.70 in invoices (5 aye votes)

Zoning Board

The Zoning Board approved the minutes from the May 13, 2025 meeting with all members voting in favor. The board also approved the variance request by Danyel Spillers to increase the accessory building height at 143 Northcrest Drive, with all members voting in favor. The meeting was then adjourned after a motion passed unanimously.

• Approved May 13, 2025 minutes (all voted in favor)
• Approved variance request for Danyel Spillers – 9 ft 3 in height increase at 143 Northcrest Drive (all voted in favor)
• Motion to adjourn passed (all voted in favor)

Council

The council approved invoices totaling $1,415,894.01 that exceed $3,000 each. It also appointed James Cain as Fiscal Officer with an $80,000 salary and increased the Minster Marlins swim‑team coach stipend to $3,000. Several personnel promotions and a resolution to take no action on a rail‑authority land sale were also adopted.

• Approved invoices over $3,000 – motion passed on six aye votes
• Appointed James Cain as Fiscal Officer – motion passed on six aye votes
• Increased swim‑team coach stipend to $3,000 – motion passed on six aye votes
• Moved Daniel Schmiesing to Utility Maintenance Worker IV – motion passed on six aye votes
• Tabled discussion of a new Code Enforcement Officer position – motion passed on six aye votes
• Approved first reading of Resolution 25-06-01 (sidewalk improvements) – motion passed on six aye votes
• Approved first reading of Resolution 25-06-02 (North Hamilton Street improvements) – motion passed on six aye votes
• Took no action on the Western Ohio Rail Authority land‑sale notice

Zoning Board

The board approved the minutes from the March 11, 2025 meeting. It granted a variance allowing Weigandt Land Company to reduce the required rear‑yard setback by 7 feet for condominiums at 409 and 413 Park Place Drive. The Danone Company variance was withdrawn before the meeting. The meeting was adjourned.

• Approved March 11, 2025 minutes (all members in favor)
• Approved variance for Weigandt Land Company – rear yard setback reduced 7 ft (all members in favor)
• Recorded withdrawal of Danone Company variance request
• Adjourned meeting (motion passed)

Council

The June 3, 2025 Minster Village Council held a meeting where several resolutions and motions were introduced, including first‑readings of street‑improvement resolutions, a motion to approve invoices over $3,000, and proposals to create a Code Enforcement Officer position, adjust staff assignments, and increase swim‑team coach stipends. The minutes record discussion and motions but do not specify vote results or final outcomes for any of these items. No substantive decisions were recorded as approved, denied, or tabled.

• Resolution 25-06-01 – first reading on street improvements with sidewalks – outcome not recorded
• Resolution 25-06-02 – first reading on North Hamilton Street improvements – outcome not recorded
• Motion to approve invoices over $3,000 – outcome not recorded
• Discussion on Western Ohio Rail Authority land sale – outcome not recorded
• Discussion on creating a Code Enforcement Officer position – outcome not recorded
• Motion to move Daniel Schmiesing to Utility Maintenance Worker IV – outcome not recorded
• Motion to move Dustin Hobe to Operator III – outcome not recorded
• Motion to increase Minster Marlins swim‑team coach stipend to $3,000 – outcome not recorded

Council

The council approved the May 6, 2025 meeting minutes (5 aye votes, 1 abstention). It gave second readings to three ordinances—fireworks regulation, vacant building registration, and dangerous building definitions—each passing unanimously. The mayor's summer pool employee appointments were approved (5 aye votes, 1 abstention). No final decisions were recorded on the water‑extension bid request or the invoices over $3,000.

• Approved May 6, 2025 minutes (5 aye, 1 abstention)
• Second reading of Ordinance 25-04-04 (fireworks) approved (6 aye)
• Second reading of Ordinance 25-04-05 (vacant buildings) approved (6 aye)
• Second reading of Ordinance 25-04-06 (dangerous buildings) approved (6 aye)
• Approved summer pool employee appointments (5 aye, 1 abstention)
• Motion to approve invoices over $3,000 presented; outcome not recorded

Zoning Board

The Minster Zoning Board of Appeals considered three variance requests. It approved the Knapke request for a 2‑foot rear‑yard setback variance to allow a covered porch at 23 Crestwood Drive, with all members voting in favor. No decisions were recorded for the Weigandt Land Company or Dannon Company variance requests.

• Approved 2‑ft setback variance for Aaron & Abigail Knapke, 23 Crestwood Dr (unanimous)

Council

The May 6, 2025 council meeting reviewed second readings of three ordinances concerning fireworks, vacant building registration, and dangerous buildings. Several motions were introduced, including hiring summer pool staff, purchasing a Kubota mower and nursery forks for the Parks Department, accepting a resignation, and hiring a new police officer. The minutes do not record the outcomes or vote tallies for these items.

• Second reading of Ordinance 25-04-04 (fireworks regulations) – outcome not recorded
• Second reading of Ordinance 25-04-05 (vacant building registration) – outcome not recorded
• Second reading of Ordinance 25-04-06 (dangerous buildings) – outcome not recorded
• Motion to hire summer pool employees – outcome not recorded
• Motion to purchase a Kubota mower for Parks Department – outcome not recorded
• Motion to purchase nursery forks for Parks Department – outcome not recorded
• Motion to accept resignation of Taylor West – outcome not recorded
• Motion to hire Connor Barrett as Police Officer – outcome not recorded

Council

The council adopted ordinances authorizing 10‑year notes to fund the State Route 119 sidewalk project, the West Seventh Street reconstruction, and the East Seventh Street/North Paris Street improvements, each declared an emergency. It also approved the award of a contract for a 20 MVA substation transformer and took first readings on fireworks, vacant‑building and dangerous‑building regulations. New business included hiring summer park staff and mowers, approving the March 2025 income‑tax report, promoting Mathew Dawson to Operator II, and approving invoices exceeding $3,000.

• Authorized 10‑year note for State Route 119 Sidewalk Project (emergency)
• Authorized 10‑year note for West Seventh Street Reconstruction (emergency)
• Authorized 10‑year note for East Seventh Street & North Paris Street Improvement (emergency)
• Awarded contract for 20 MVA Substation Transformer (emergency)
• First reading of fireworks discharge ordinance
• First reading of vacant‑building registration ordinance
• First reading of dangerous‑building ordinance
• Approved hiring of summer park employees and mowers

Council

The Minster Village Council adopted the 2025 annual appropriations ordinance as an emergency with six aye votes. It also approved the garbage‑collection rate ordinance, a utility easement for CenterPoint Energy, and a resolution transferring funds, each by six aye votes. Invoices exceeding $3,000 were authorized by a six‑aye vote.

• Approved Ordinance 25-03-01 (2025 budget) as emergency (6 aye votes)
• Approved Ordinance 25-02-03 (garbage collection rate) as emergency (6 aye votes)
• Approved Resolution 25-03-01 supporting State Issue 2 (6 aye votes)
• Approved Resolution 25-03-02 granting CenterPoint Energy a utility easement (6 aye votes)
• Approved Resolution 25-03-03 transferring multiple funds (6 aye votes)
• Approved invoices over $3,000 as listed (6 aye votes)

Council

Council passed the third and final reading of Ordinance 25-02-03, extending the Rumpke garbage collection contract for five years with annual rate increases for residents. They also adopted the 2025 annual appropriations of $34,947,180.01 and passed resolutions supporting State Issue 2 and granting a utility easement to CenterPoint Energy. The meeting included discussion on proposed vacant and dangerous building ordinances but no final action was taken on those items.

• Adopted Ordinance 25-02-03 extending Rumpke contract with garbage rates rising from $17.86 to $20.85 per month over five years
• Adopted Ordinance 25-03-01 approving 2025 annual appropriations totaling $34,947,180.01
• Adopted Resolution 25-03-01 supporting renewal of State Issue 2 on May 6, 2025 ballot
• Adopted Resolution 25-03-02 granting utility easement to CenterPoint Energy for $500
• Adopted Resolution 25-03-03 transferring funds for 2025 budget
• Approved invoices over $3,000 totaling $164,902.92
• Discussed but did not vote on vacant building registration and dangerous building ordinances

Zoning Board

The Minster Board of Zoning Appeals held a public hearing and approved a variance request by Aaron and Abigail Knapke to build a covered porch over an existing patio at 23 Crestwood Drive. The porch would be 33 feet from the rear property line, requiring a 2-foot variance from the 35-foot setback. The board also approved the minutes from the February 11, 2025 meeting. No other new business was discussed.

• Approved the February 11, 2025 meeting minutes.
• Approved a 2-foot rear yard setback variance for Aaron and Abigail Knapke at 23 Crestwood Drive to construct a covered porch.

Council

Council held the second reading of Ordinance 25-02-03, which would extend the Rumpke contract for five years and raise monthly residential garbage rates from $16.76 to $17.86 starting May 1, 2025, with further increases each year. Council suspended rules to pass Resolution 25-03-01 supporting the renewal of State Issue 2 on the May 6 ballot, and Resolution 25-03-02 granting a utility easement to CenterPoint Energy. Council also held first readings on the 2025 appropriations ordinance and a fund transfer resolution, and discussed hiring Tyler Karnehm for the Public Works Department at $23.19 per hour.

• Held second reading of Ordinance 25-02-03 to extend Rumpke garbage contract and raise rates; no final vote yet.
• Passed Resolution 25-03-01 supporting renewal of State Issue 2 and urging a yes vote on May 6.
• Passed Resolution 25-03-02 granting a utility easement to CenterPoint Energy and authorizing the mayor to execute it.
• Held first reading of Ordinance 25-03-01 adopting 2025 annual appropriations totaling $35,000,397.48.
• Held first reading of Resolution 25-03-03 authorizing twelve fund transfers for the 2025 budget.
• Discussed hiring Tyler Karnehm as a Public Works employee at $23.19 per hour; no motion recorded in minutes.
• Discussed adopting Ohio Fire Code rules to regulate consumer fireworks within village limits.
• Approved invoices over $3,000 and the February 2025 income tax report from the City of St. Marys.

Community Improvement Corporation

The Minster Community Improvement Corporation approved the sale of 1.96 acres in the State Route 66 Industrial Park to Image Machine and Tool. The board also approved the 2024 Annual Report, appointed two new members, and retained all current officers. No old business was discussed.

• Approved sale of 1.96 acres to Image Machine and Tool (unanimous)
• Approved 2024 Annual Report (unanimous)
• Approved appointments of Morgan Moeller and Taylor West (unanimous)
• Retained all officers for next year (unanimous)

Zoning Board

The Minster Zoning Board of Appeals approved two height variance requests: one for Jason and Jessica Osterloh to build a 22.5-foot accessory building at 227 S. Lincoln Street (4.5-foot variance), and one for Danone to construct a 55-foot addition at 216 Southgate Drive (10-foot variance). The board also approved the January 14, 2025 minutes and elected officers for 2025.

• Approved height variance for Osterloh accessory building (4.5 ft)
• Approved height variance for Danone industrial addition (10 ft)
• Approved January 14, 2025 minutes
• Elected officers for 2025

Council

Council passed ordinances to sell a 1.96-acre industrial park lot to Image Tool and Machine for $20,000 per acre, and to eliminate the $50 shelter house deposit. It also approved a five-year Rumpke garbage contract extension with residential rates rising from $17.86 to $20.85 per month. Engineering contracts were awarded for Hamilton Street reconstruction ($77,300) and North Main Street sidewalks ($39,200), and 22 MARCS radios were purchased for $108,997.95.

• Approved sale of 1.96-acre lot in SR 66 Industrial Park to Image Tool and Machine at $20,000/acre (Ordinance 25-02-02)
• Approved five-year Rumpke garbage contract extension with rates rising to $20.85/month by 2029 (Ordinance 25-02-03, first reading)
• Approved $77,300 engineering contract with Choice One for Hamilton Street reconstruction
• Approved $39,200 engineering contract with Choice One for North Main Street sidewalks
• Approved $108,997.95 purchase of 22 MARCS radios for Fire Department
• Approved elimination of $50 shelter house deposit (Ordinance 25-02-01)
• Accepted dedication of right-of-way at SR 66 and SR 119/Bensman Road
• Accepted January 2025 income tax report of $363,289.93 from City of St. Marys

Council

The Minster Village Council rejected the only bid for the Southeast Substation power transformer and authorized a rebid. They also approved hiring a new firefighter, accepted an engineering proposal for a water and sewer extension, and authorized the purchase of a backup transformer. The council held a second reading on resolutions for state cooperative purchasing and internet auction of surplus property, but no final vote was recorded in the minutes.

• Rejected the sole bid for the Southeast Substation power transformer (motion passed)
• Authorized rebidding the Southeast Substation power transformer project (motion passed)
• Approved hiring Gavin Schulze as a firefighter (motion passed)
• Accepted Choice One Engineering proposal for Columbia Drive water/sewer extension (motion passed)
• Accepted December 2024 income tax report from City of St. Marys (motion passed)
• Authorized purchase of a 1000 KVA pad mount transformer from Sunbelt Solomon for $44,425 (motion passed)
• Entered executive session to discuss land sale (motion passed)

Zoning Board

The Minster Zoning Board of Appeals approved conditional use permits for two short-term rentals: one at 93 South Hanover Street owned by Jared Post, and one at 156 East Fourth Street owned by Winner Family Investments LLC. Both permits were approved unanimously. A request by Ted Heckman for a short-term rental at 8 North Hanover Street was not considered at this meeting; the zoning administrator said he expected to have the application ready for the next meeting.

• Approved conditional use permit for Jared Post's short-term rental at 93 South Hanover Street (unanimous)
• Approved conditional use permit for Winner Family Investments LLC's short-term rental at 156 East Fourth Street (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from November 12, 2024 meeting (unanimous)
• Adjourned at 7:22 pm

Council

The Minster Village Council met on January 6, 2025, and held first readings of two resolutions: one authorizing participation in the Ohio Cooperative Purchasing Program for 2025, and another authorizing the sale of excess personal property via internet auction. No final votes were taken on these items. The council also discussed appointing a council president and two representatives to the Volunteer Fire Fighters' Dependent Fund, but no appointments were made at this meeting.

• Held first reading of Resolution 25-01-01 (state cooperative purchasing program)
• Held first reading of Resolution 25-01-02 (internet auction of excess property)
• Discussed appointment of council president (no action)
• Discussed appointment of two council representatives to Volunteer Fire Fighters' Dependent Fund (no action)