New Philadelphia, OH

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MEETING NOTICE OF THE DESIGN REVIEW BOARD TO: Design Review Board members FROM: Jami Bailey, Mayor’s Office DATE: Thursday, September 3rd, 2026 TIME: 7:30 am PLACE: J.K.M.C. Council Chambers AGENDA: • Signage for 114 East High Avenue & discussion on other properties • Update on Historic District cc: Design Review Board Mayor Joel B. Day Josh Mathias Media

Mon Sep 14, 2026

City Council

Mon Sep 14, 2026

Safety, Health & Service Committee

Committee to discuss micromobility devices and ebikes

The Safety, Health, and Service Committee will meet to discuss micromobility devices and ebikes, along with any other matters brought before the committee. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with no specific decisions or proposals listed.

Discussion of micromobility devices and ebikes

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NOTICE OF A MEETING OF THE SAFETY, HEALTH, AND SERVICE COMMITTEE TO: All Members of the Safety, Health, and Service Committee FROM: Tom Simmelink, Chairman DATE: Monday, September 14, 2026 TIME: 6:00 PM PLACE: Council Chambers PURPOSE: To discuss micromobility devices and ebikes, , and any other matter that should come before Committee. . COPIES TO: All Members of the Safety, Health, and Service Committee President of Council All Council Members Mayor Law Director Service Director Safety Director Auditor Treasurer Media File

Mon Sep 14, 2026

Special / Contact Committee

Committee to discuss amending junk vehicle impound ordinance

The Special/Contact Committee will meet to discuss Proposed Ordinance 21-2026, which amends the City's Impound Ordinance on Junk Vehicles to authorize the Code Administrator to enforce it. Other matters may also be discussed.

Discussion of Proposed Ordinance 21-2026 amending the Impound Ordinance on Junk Vehicles
Authorization for Code Administrator to enforce impound rules

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NOTICE OF A MEETING OF THE SPECIAL/CONTACT COMMITTEE TO: All Members of the Special/Contact Committee FROM: Michael Walker, Chairperson DATE: Monday, September 14, 2026 TIME: 5:45 PM PLACE: Council Chambers Purpose: To discuss Proposed Ordinance 21-2026: This is to amend the City's Impound Ordinance on Junk Vehicles to authorize the Code Administrator to do the same. , and any other matter that should come before Committee. Copies to: All Members of the Special/Contact Committee President of Council All Council Members Mayor Law Director Service Director Safety Director Treasurer Auditor Media File

Mon Sep 14, 2026

Public Works & Economic Development Committee

Committee to discuss waterline project

The Public Works & Economic Development Committee is meeting to discuss a waterline project and any other matters brought before it. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with no specific proposals or decisions listed.

Discussion of a waterline project

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NOTICE OF A MEETING OF THE PUBLIC WORKS & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE TO: All Members of the Public Works & Economic Development Committee FROM: Dan Lanzer, Chairman DATE: Monday, September 14, 2026 TIME: 6:30 PM PLACE: Council Chambers PURPOSE: To discuss a waterline project, and any other matter that should come before Committee. COPIES TO: All Members of the Public Works Committee President of Council All Council Members Mayor Service Director Safety Director Law Director Treasurer Auditor Media File

Recent meetings

Wed Aug 26, 2026

Finance Committee

Finance Committee to review RITA income tax information

The Finance Committee is meeting to review and discuss information from the Regional Income Tax Authority (RITA) and any other matters that come before the committee. This is a discussion and review session, not a final decision-making meeting.

Review of RITA (Regional Income Tax Authority) information

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NOTICE OF A MEETING OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE TO: All Members of the Finance Committee FROM: Steve Rippeth, Chairperson DATE: Wednesday, August 26, 2026 TIME: 4:00 PM PLACE: Council Chambers PURPOSE: To review and discuss the RITA (Regional Income Tax Authority) information, and any other Matter that should come before Committee. . COPIES TO: All Members of the Finance Committee All Members of Council President of Council Mayor Service Director Safety Director Law Director Treasurer Auditor Media File

Mon Aug 24, 2026

Zoning & Annexation Committee

Committee to discuss proposed Historic District Downtown ordinance

The Zoning & Annexation Committee is meeting to discuss Proposed Ordinance 18-2026, which concerns creating a Historic District Downtown. The agenda lists this as the primary purpose, with no other specific items detailed.

Discussion of Proposed Ordinance 18-2026 regarding a Historic District Downtown

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NOTICE OF A MEETING OF THE ZONING & ANNEXATION COMMITTEE TO: All Members of the Zoning & Annexation Committee FROM: Cheryl Ramos, Chairperson DATE: Monday, August 24, 2026 TIME: 6:45 pm PLACE: Council Chambers PURPOSE To discuss Proposed Ordinance 18-2026 regarding a Historic District Downtown, and any other matter that should come before Committee. . . COPIES TO: All Members of the Zoning & Annexation Committee President of Council All Council Members Law Director Mayor Service Director Safety Director Auditor Treasurer Media File

Mon Aug 24, 2026

Special / Contact Committee

Committee to discuss animal classification rules

The Special/Contact Committee is meeting to discuss the classification of animals and any other matter brought before it. The agenda is brief and contains no specific proposals, dollar amounts, or decisions listed.

Discussion of animal classification
Open agenda for other committee matters

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NOTICE OF A MEETING OF THE SPECIAL/CONTACT COMMITTEE TO: All Members of the Special/Contact Committee FROM: Michael Walker, Chairperson DATE: Monday, August 24, 2026 TIME: 6:15 PM PLACE: Council Chambers Purpose: To discuss the classification of animals, and any other matter that should come before Committee. Copies to: All Members of the Special/Contact Committee President of Council All Council Members Mayor Law Director Service Director Safety Director Treasurer Auditor Media File

Mon Aug 24, 2026

Safety, Health & Service Committee

Committee to consider repealing Ordinance 505.10 at health department's request

The Safety, Health, and Service Committee will meet to consider repealing Ordinance 505.10, as requested by the health department. The agenda also allows for any other matters that come before the committee.

Repeal of Ordinance 505.10

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NOTICE OF A MEETING OF THE SAFETY, HEALTH, AND SERVICE COMMITTEE TO: All Members of the Safety, Health, and Service Committee FROM: Tom Simmelink, Chairman DATE: Monday, August 24, 2026 TIME: 6:00 PM PLACE: Council Chambers PURPOSE: To consider repeal of Ordinance 505.10, at the request of the health department, and any other matter that should come before Committee. . COPIES TO: All Members of the Safety, Health, and Service Committee President of Council All Council Members Mayor Law Director Service Director Safety Director Auditor Treasurer Media File

Mon Aug 24, 2026

City Council

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AGENDA August 24, 2026 - **CALL MEETING TO ORDER** - **INVOCATION** - **PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE** - **ROLL CALL** - **AGENDA** - **ADDITIONS TO AGENDA** - **MINUTES FROM:** - 1\) **August 10, 2026 Council Meeting** - **CORRESPONDENCE:** **1)** **2)** **3)** - **ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS:** **Mayor, Service Director, Safety Director, Auditor, Treasurer, Law Director** - **BOARD/COMMISSION REPORTS: Planning, Board of Zoning Appeals, Airport, Park, Cemetery, Health** - **COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS:** **( ) Finance ( ) Zoning & Annexation Committee** **( ) Salary ( ) Special/Contact** **( ) Safety, Health, & Service ( ) Parks & Cemetery ( ) Public Works & Economic Development** - **VISITOR’S COMMENTS** - **COUNCIL COMMENTS** - **\*LEGISLATIVE AGENDA** | | | | | --- | --- | --- | | **ORDINANCE#** | **TOPIC** | STATUS | | **17-2026** | AN ORDINANCE BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEW PHILADELPHIA, OHIO AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO APPLY FOR AN OHIO DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (ODOT) STATE INFRASTRUCTURE BANK (SIB) LOAN TO ASSIST THE CITY OF NEW PHILADELPHIA IN FUNDING TO FINANCE A PAVING PROJECT FOR THE 1000 BLOCK OF FRONT AVE. SW IN THE CITY OF NEW PHILADELPHIA OHIO, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. | 4th Reading | | **RESOLUTION#** | **TOPIC** | **STATUS** | NEW BUSINESS ADJOURNMENT \* Prior to voting on any Ordinance, Resolution, or Suspension of Rules, Council President shall ask for Public Comment, Administration Comment, and Council Comment in that order. Agenda is c …

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Wed Aug 19, 2026

Civil Service Commission

Civil Service Commission meeting notice only; no agenda items listed

This is a procedural meeting notice for the Civil Service Commission of New Philadelphia, Ohio, scheduled for Wednesday, August 19, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers. The agenda text contains no specific items for discussion or decision, only the date, time, and location.

Meeting date and time: August 19, 2026, 5:00 p.m.
Location: New Philadelphia City Council Chambers, 150 East High Avenue

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MEETING NOTICE Civil Service Commission City of New Philadelphia, Ohio WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 19, 2026 5:00 p.m. NEW PHILADLEPHIA CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 150 EAST HIGH AVENUE NEW PHILADELPHIA, OH 44663 City of New Philadelphia

Wed Aug 19, 2026

Finance Committee

Finance Committee to hear Regional Income Tax Agency presentation

The Finance Committee is holding an informational meeting to hear a presentation from Claudie Cioates of the Regional Income Tax Agency about available services, with time for questions and answers. No formal decisions are scheduled; the agenda also allows for any other matters that come before the committee.

Presentation by Claudie Cioates on Regional Income Tax Agency services
Informational Q&A session on tax agency services

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NOTICE OF A MEETING OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE TO: All Members of the Finance Committee FROM: Steve Rippeth, Chairperson DATE: Wednesday, August 19, 2026 TIME: 4:00 PM PLACE: Council Chambers PURPOSE: To hear a presentation on the services that can be offered by Claudie Cioates from the Regional Income Tax Agency (This is an informational meeting for questions and answers) , and any other Matter that should come before Committee. . COPIES TO: All Members of the Finance Committee All Members of Council President of Council Mayor Service Director Safety Director Law Director Treasurer Auditor Media File

Wed Aug 19, 2026

Park Board

Park Board meeting notice; no agenda items listed

This is a procedural meeting notice for the Park Board, providing only the date, time, and location. No agenda items are listed, so the board is not scheduled to decide or discuss any specific matters at this meeting.

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MEETING NOTICE OF THE PARK BOARD TO: Park Board Members FROM: Jami Bailey, Mayor’s Office DATE: Wednesday, August 19th, 2026 TIME: 12:00 pm PLACE: Park Pavilion cc: Mayor Joel Day Ron McAbier Brian Sears Media

Tue Aug 11, 2026

Planning Commission

Planning Commission to finalize Commercial Avenue property auction, continue development talks

The New Philadelphia Planning Commission is meeting to continue discussion on potential development at Commercial Avenue and 5th Street SW and to finalize the auction of city property on Commercial Avenue. The agenda contains only these two items, both related to the same area.

Continue discussion on potential development at Commercial Avenue and 5th Street SW
Finalize auction of city property on Commercial Avenue

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August 2026 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING To: All Planning Commission Members From: Mayor Joel B. Day Date: Tuesday, August 11th, 2026 Time: 10:00 a.m. Place: J.K.M.C. Council Chambers Agenda: • Continue discussion on potential development at Commercial Avenue and 5th Street SW • Finalize auction of city property on Commercial Avenue Cc: Planning Commission Members and Media

Mon Aug 10, 2026

Finance Committee

Finance Committee to discuss rescue truck loan and Then and Now legislation

The Finance Committee is meeting to discuss Then and Now Legislation and a loan for a new rescue truck for the fire station. The agenda also allows for any other matters that come before the committee.

Discussion of Then and Now Legislation
Loan for a new rescue truck for the fire station

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NOTICE OF A MEETING OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE TO: All Members of the Finance Committee FROM: Steve Rippeth, Chairperson DATE: Monday, August 10, 2026 TIME: 6:15 PM PLACE: Council Chambers PURPOSE: To discuss Then and Now Legislation and a loan for a new rescue truck for the fire station, and any other matter that should come before Committee. . COPIES TO: All Members of the Finance Committee All Members of Council President of Council Mayor Service Director Safety Director Law Director Treasurer Auditor Media File

Mon Aug 10, 2026

City Council

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1 NEW PHILADELPHIA CITY COUNCIL MET IN REGULAR SESSION IN COUNCIL CHAMBERS ON AUGUST 10, 2026 WITH PRESIDENT DON KEMP PRESIDING. MR. RIPPETH OFFERED A PRAYER, AND ALL IN ATTENDANCE RECITED THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE. COUNCIL MEMBERS IN ATTENDENCE MR. DAN LANZER MRS. CHERYL RAMOS MR. STEVE RIPPETH MR. BRIAN SEARS MR. TOM SIMMELINK MR. MICHAEL WALKER EXCUSED ABSENSES: MR. KRIS KREINBIHL  MR. RIPPETH MOTIONED TO ADD RESOLUTION 21-2026 AND RESOLUTION 22-2026 TO TONIGHT’S AGENDA MR. LANZER SECONDED THE MOTION 6 YEAS RESOLUTION 21-2026 AND RESOLUTION 22-2026 HAVE BEEN ADDED TO TONIGHT’S AGENDA  MR. WALKER MOTIONED TO APPROVE TONIGHT’S AGENDA MR. RIPPETH SECONDED THE MOTION 6 YEAS TONIGHT’S AGENDA HAS BEEN APPROVED  MR. SIMMELINK MOTIONED TO APPROVE THE MINUTES FROM THE JULY 27, 2026 REGULAR SESSION OF COUNCIL MRS. RAMOS SECONDED THE MOTION 5 YEAS, 1 ABSTAINED (MR. WALKER) MINUTES FROM THE JULY 27, 2026 REGULAR SESSION OF COUNCIL HAVE BEEN APPROVED  MR. WALKER MOTIONED TO APPROVE THE MINUTES FROM THE AUGUST 3, 2026 SPECIAL SESSION OF COUNCIL MR. SIMMELINK SECONDED THE MOTION 5 YEAS, 1 ABSTAINED (MRS. RAMOS) MINUTES FROM THE AUGUST 3, 2026 SPECIAL SESSION OF COUNCIL HAVE BEEN APPROVED CORRESPONDENCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CLERK, JULIE COURTRIGHT 1. To Council and Administration from Executive Administrative Assistant to the Mayor Jami Bailey, dated August 3, 2026. This is the Mayor’s Month End Report for July. 2. To Council and Administration from Carly Loos with t …

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Mon Aug 10, 2026

Committee of the Whole

Council to conduct post-audit review

The Committee of the Whole is meeting solely to conduct a post-audit review and discuss any other matter that may arise. No specific legislation, contracts, or public hearings are listed on the agenda.

Post-audit review

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NOTICE OF A MEETING OF THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE TO: All Members of the City Council FROM: President of Council Don Kemp DATE: Monday, August 10 , 2026 TIME: 6 :45 PM PLACE: Council Chambers PURPOSE : To con duct a Post-Audit Review, any other matter that should come before Committee. COPIES TO: All Council Members Law Director Mayor Auditor Service Director Safety Director Tr easurer Media File

Thu Aug 6, 2026

Design Review Board

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MEETING NOTICE OF THE DESIGN REVIEW BOARD TO: Design Review Board members FROM: Jami Bailey, Mayor’s Office DATE: Thursday, August 6th, 2026 TIME: 7:30 am PLACE: J.K.M.C. Council Chambers AGENDA: • Signage for 133 West High Avenue • Downtown electrical box wraps cc: Design Review Board Mayor Joel B. Day Josh Mathias Media

Mon Aug 3, 2026

City Council

✓ Decided: Council approves amended taxing authority resolution

The New Philadelphia City Council met in special session and approved Amended Resolution 19-2026, which authorizes the city to proceed as a taxing authority under Ohio Revised Code sections. The ordinance for an ODOT loan to pave the 1000 block of Front Ave. SW was read for the second time but not voted on. No other substantive decisions were made.

Approved Amended Resolution 19-2026 (6-0)
Motion to forego committee reports and proceed to legislative agenda (6-0)

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1 NEW PHILADELPHIA CITY COUNCIL MET IN SPECIAL SESSION IN COUNCIL CHAMBERS ON AUGUST 3, 2026 WITH PRESIDENT DON KEMP PRESIDING. MR. WALKER OFFERED A PRAYER, AND ALL IN ATTENDANCE RECITED THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE. COUNCIL MEMBERS IN ATTENDENCE MR. KRIS KREINBIHL MR. DAN LANZER MR. STEVE RIPPETH MR. BRIAN SEARS MR. TOM SIMMELINK MR. MICHAEL WALKER EXCUSED ABSENSES: MRS. CHERYL RAMOS  MR. RIPPETH MOTIONED TO FOREGO THE COMMITTEE REPORTS AND MOVE RIGHT TO THE LEGISLATIVE AGENDA MR. WALKER SECONDED THE MOTION 6 YEAS THE COUNCIL MEETING WILL PROCEED TO THE LEGISLATIVE AGENDA READING OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS ORDINANCES 17-2026 AN ORDINANCE BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEW PHILADELPHIA, OHIO AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO APPLY FOR AN OHIO DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (ODOT) STATE INFRASTRUCTURE BANK (SIB) LOAN TO ASSIST THE CITY OF NEW PHILADELPHIA IN FUNDING TO FINANCE A PAVING PROJECT FOR THE 1000 BLOCK OF FRONT AVE. SW IN THE CITY OF NEW PHILADELPHIA OHIO, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. 2nd Reading RESOLUTIONS: AMENDED 19-2026 RESOLUTION TO PROCEED OF THE TAXING AUTHORITY (Revised Code, Sec. 5705.19, .191, .192, .194, .21, .26) 1st Reading 2 MR. LANZER MOTIONED FOR APPROVAL OF AMENDED RESOLUTION 19-2026 MR. KREINBIHL SECONDED THE MOTION 6 YEAS AMENDED RESOLUTION 19-2026 HAS BEEN APPROVED UNFINISHED OR OLD BUSINESS: NONE NEW BUSINESS: NONE With no other business to discuss Mr. Lanzer motioned to adjourn at 5:03 PM. CLERK OF COUNCIL______________________ …

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Mon Jul 27, 2026

Special / Contact Committee

Committee to discuss adopting International Fire Code appendices

The Special/Contact Committee is meeting to discuss Proposed Ordinance 16-2026, which would adopt the appendices of the International Fire Code into the city's local fire code, as mandated by Ohio law. The committee may also consider any other matters brought before it.

Discussion of Proposed Ordinance 16-2026 to adopt International Fire Code appendices

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NOTICE OF A MEETING OF THE SPECIAL/CONTACT COMMITTEE TO: All Members of the Special/Contact Committee FROM: Michael Walker , Chair person DATE: Monday, July 27, 2026 TIME: 7:15 PM PLACE : Council Chambers Purpose: To discuss Proposed Ordinance 16-2026: Ohio Law has mandated that the City adopt the appendices of the International Fire Code to our local fire code, which this legislation accomplishes , and any other m atter that should come before Committee. Copies to: All Members of the Special/Contact Committee President of Council All Council Members Mayor Law Director Service Director Safety Director Treasurer Auditor M edia File

Mon Jul 27, 2026

City Council

✓ Decided: Council approves $500K airport grant application and fire code update

Council approved three agenda additions and then passed several items, including an emergency ordinance updating the International Fire Code (16-2026), a resolution authorizing the mayor to apply for a $500,000 ODOT aviation grant for a new T-hangar (6-2026), and two resolutions related to tax levies (18-2026 and 19-2026). Ordinance 17-2026, authorizing a loan application for a paving project on Front Ave. SW, received first reading but was not voted on. The meeting also included reports on audits, income tax collections, and a discussion about possibly outsourcing the income tax department to RITA, but no decision was made on that matter.

Approved Ordinance 16-2026 updating the International Fire Code (6-0)
Approved Resolution 6-2026 authorizing mayor to submit $500,000 ODOT aviation grant application for T-hangar construction (6-0)
Approved Resolution 18-2026 requesting certification from county auditor for tax levy (5-1)
Approved Resolution 19-2026 to proceed as taxing authority (5-1)
Added Resolution 6-2026, Ordinance 16-2026, and Ordinance 17-2026 to agenda (6-0, 6-0, 5-1)
Approved minutes from July 13, 2026 regular session (6-0)

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1 NEW PHILADELPHIA CITY COUNCIL MET IN REGULAR SESSION IN COUNCIL CHAMBERS ON JULY 27, 2026 WITH PRESIDENT DON KEMP PRESIDING. MR. RIPPETH OFFERED A PRAYER, AND ALL IN ATTENDANCE RECITED THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE. COUNCIL MEMBERS IN ATTENDENCE MR. KRIS KREINBIHL MR. DAN LANZER MRS. CHERYL RAMOS MR. STEVE RIPPETH MR. BRIAN SEARS MR. TOM SIMMELINK EXCUSED ABSENSES: MR. MICHAEL WALKER  MR. LANZER MOTIONED TO ADD RESOLUTION 6-2026 TO TONIGHT’S AGENDA MR. RIPPETH SECONDED THE MOTION 6 YEAS RESOLUTION 6-2026 HAS BEEN ADDED TO TONIGHT’S AGENDA  MRS. RAMOS MOTIONED TO ADD ORDINANCE 16-2026 TO TONIGHT’S AGENDA MR. SIMMELINK SECONDED THE MOTION 6 YEAS ORDINANCE 16-2026 HAS BEEN ADDED TO TONIGHT’S AGENDA  MR. LANZER MOTIONED TO ADD ORDINANCE 17-2026 TO TONIGHT’S AGENDA MR. RIPPETH SECONDED THE MOTION 5 YEAS, 1 NAY (MRS. RAMOS) ORDINANCE 17-2026 HAS BEEN ADDED TO TONIGHT’S AGENDA  MR. RIPPETH MOTIONED TO APPROVE TONIGHT’S AGENDA WITH THE ADDITIONS MR. KREINBIHL SECONDED THE MOTION 6 YEAS TONIGHT’S AGENDA HAS BEEN APPROVED  MR. KREINBIHL MOTIONED TO APPROVE THE MINUTES FROM THE JULY 13, 2026 REGULAR SESSION OF COUNCIL MR. SIMMELINK SECONDED THE MOTION 6 YEAS MINUTES FROM THE JULY 13, 2026 REGULAR SESSION OF COUNCIL HAVE BEEN APPROVED CORRESPONDENCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CLERK, JULIE COURTRIGHT 1. 1. To Council and Administration from Auditor Denham, dated July 20, 2026. This is an email titled “Post Audit Review” 2. To President Kemp from Administrative Assistant to …

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Mon Jul 27, 2026

Public Works & Economic Development Committee

Committee to discuss residential water application for outside rates

The Public Works & Economic Development Committee is meeting to discuss a residential water application for outside rates. No other substantive items are listed on the agenda.

Discussion of a residential water application for outside rates

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NOTICE OF A MEETING OF THE PUBLIC WORKS & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE TO: All Members of the Public Works & Economic Development Committee FROM: D an Lanzer , Chairman DATE: Monday, J uly 27 , 2026 TIME: 6:45 PM PLACE: Council Chambers PURPOSE : To discuss a residential water application for outside rates , and any other matter that should come before Committee. COPIES TO: Al l Members of the Public Works Committee President of Council All Council Members Mayor Service Director Safety Director Law Director Treasurer Audit or Media File

Wed Jul 15, 2026

Park Board

Park Board to discuss Tuscora Park pool repairs and summer programs

The Park Board is meeting to discuss operational matters including Tuscora Park pool repairs and summer programming. No votes or decisions are noted on the agenda.

Discussion of Tuscora Park pool repairs
Review of summer program schedules

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MEETING NOTICE OF THE PARK BOARD TO: Park Board Members FROM: Jami Bailey, Mayor’s Office DATE: Wednesday, July 15 th, 2026 TIME: 12:00 pm PLACE: Park Pavilion cc: Mayor Joel Day Ron McAbier Brian Sears Media

Tue Jul 14, 2026

Planning Commission

Planning Commission to discuss canal lands and potential development at Commercial Ave and 5th St SW

The Planning Commission will continue a discussion on canal lands and hear from Tekton Engineering about a potential development at Commercial Avenue and 5th Street SW. No decisions or votes are listed on the agenda.

Continue discussion on canal lands
Tekton Engineering to discuss potential development at Commercial Avenue and 5th Street SW

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July 2026 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING To: All Planning Commission Members From: Mayor Joel B. Day Date: Tuesday, July 14th, 2026 Time: 1:00 p.m. Place: J.K.M.C. Council Chambers Agenda: • Continue canal lands discussion • Tekton Engineering to discuss potential development at Commercial Avenue and 5 th Street SW Cc: Planning Commission Members and Media

Mon Jul 13, 2026

Public Works & Economic Development Committee

Committee to discuss residential water rate application

The Public Works & Economic Development Committee will meet to discuss a residential water application for outside rates. The meeting may also address any other matters brought before the committee.

Discussion of a residential water application for outside rates

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NOTICE OF A MEETING OF THE PUBLIC WORKS & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE TO: All Members of the Public Works & Economic Development Committee FROM: D an Lanzer , Chairman DATE: Monday, J uly 13, 2026 TIME: 7: 00 PM PLACE: Council Chambers PURPOSE : To discuss a residential water application for outside rates , and any other matter that should come before Committee. COPIES TO: All Members of the Public Works Committee President of Council All Council Members Mayor Service Director Safety Director Law Director Treasurer Audit or Media File

Mon Jul 13, 2026

Finance Committee

Finance Committee to discuss Then and Now Legislation

The Finance Committee is meeting to discuss Then and Now Legislation and any other matters that come before the committee. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate with no specific items listed.

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NOTICE OF A MEETING OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE TO: All Members of the Finance Committee FROM: Steve Rippeth , Chair person DATE: Monday, Ju ly 13 , 2026 TIME: 6:45 PM PLACE: Council Chambers PURPOSE : To discuss Then and Now Legislation , and any other matter that should c ome before Committee. . COPIES TO: All Members of the Finance Committee All Members o f Counci l President of Coun cil Mayor Service D irector Safety Director Law Director Treasurer Auditor Media File

Mon Jul 13, 2026

City Council

Thu Jul 9, 2026

Cemetery Board

Cemetery Board to hear superintendent's update

The Cemetery Board is meeting to receive an update from Superintendent Kelly Herron. The agenda contains only this single item, with no other business listed.

Update from Superintendent Kelly Herron

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NOTICE OF A MEETING OF THE CEMETERY BOARD TO: All Members of the Cemetery Board FROM: Mayor Joel B. Day DATE: Thursday, July 9 th, 2026 TIME: 8:00 AM PLACE: J.K.M.C. Council Chambers AGENDA: • Update from Superintendent Kelly Herron. cc: Cemetery Board Members Kelly Herron, Superintendent Media

Mon Jul 6, 2026

City Council

✓ Decided: Council adds two resolutions to agenda, holds second readings on annexations

New Philadelphia City Council met in special session on July 6, 2026, with four members present. They voted unanimously to add Resolutions 18-2026 and 19-2026 to the agenda, then approved the amended agenda. Council proceeded to the legislative agenda, where ordinances and resolutions received second readings, including two annexation resolutions (15-2026 and 16-2026) for properties in Goshen Township. No substantive decisions were made; all items remain in progress.

Added Resolutions 18-2026 and 19-2026 to agenda (unanimous)
Approved amended agenda (4 yeas)
Forgone committee reports to proceed to legislative agenda (4 yeas)
Held second reading of Ordinance 14-2026 (appropriations amendment)
Held second reading of Resolution 15-2026 (Scott Heil annexation)
Held second reading of Resolution 16-2026 (Kathryn and Sky Cabbage annexation)
Held second reading of Resolution 17-2026 (then-and-now certificate)
Held first reading of Resolutions 18-2026 and 19-2026 (tax-related)

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1 NEW PHILADELPHIA CITY COUNCIL MET IN SPECIAL SESSION IN COUNCIL CHAMBERS ON JU LY 6 , 2026 WITH PRESIDENT DON KEMP PRESIDING. MR. RIPPETH OFFERED A PRAYER, AND ALL IN ATTENDANCE RECITED THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE. COUNCIL MEMBERS IN ATTENDENCE MR. DAN LANZER MR. STEVE RIPPETH MR. BRIAN SEA RS MR. TOM SIMMELINK EXCUSED ABSENSES : MR. KRIS KREINBIHL MR S. CHERYL RAMOS MR. MICHAEL WALKER  MR. RIPPETH MOTIONED TO ADD RESOLUTION 18 -2026 AND RESOLUTION 1 9 -2026 TO TONIGHT ’S AGENDA MR . SIMMELINK SECONDED THE MOTION 4 YEAS RESOLUTION 18 -2026 AND RESOLUTION 1 9 -2026 HAVE BEEN ADDED TO TONIGHT ’S AGENDA  MR. SIMMELINK MOTIONED TO APPROVE TONIGHT ’S AGENDA WITH THE ADDITIONS MR. RIPPETH SECONDED THE MOTION 4 YEAS TONIGHT ’S AGENDA HAS BEEN APPROVED  MR . RIPPETH MOTIONED TO FORGO THE COMMITTEE REPORTS AND PROCEED TO THE LEGISLATIVE AGENDA PORTION OF THE MEETING MR. SIMMELINK SECONDED THE MOTION 4 YEAS COUNCIL WILL PROCEED TO THE LEGISLATIVE AGENDA PORTION OF TONIGHT ’S MEETING READING OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS ORDINANCES 14-2026 AN ORDINANCE BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEW PHILADELPHIA, OHIO, AMENDING AND ADJUSTING THE PERMANENT APPROPRIATIONS ORDINANCE FOR THE YEAR 2026 AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. 2 nd Reading RESOLUTIONS: 15-2026 A RESOLUTION BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEW PHILADELPHIA, OHIO AUTHORIZING THE ANNEXATION OF REAL PROPERTY LOCATED IN GOSHEN TOWNSHIP, PARCEL NUMBER 25-00007.000, OWNED BY SCOTT HEIL, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY . 2 nd Re …

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Mon Jul 6, 2026

Committee of the Whole

Council to discuss parks levy for November ballot

The Committee of the Whole will discuss the possibility of placing a parks levy on the November ballot at the Mayor's request and review related legislation, including Proposed Resolutions 18-2026 and 19-2026. No final decisions will be made at this meeting.

Discussion of a parks levy for the November ballot
Review of Proposed Resolution 18-2026
Review of Proposed Resolution 19-2026

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NOTICE OF A MEETING OF THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE TO: All Members of the City Council FROM: President of Council Don Kemp DATE: Monday, July 6, 2026 TIME: 6 :00 PM PLACE: Council Chambers PURPOSE : To discuss t he p ossibility of putting a park s levy on the November ballot at the M a yor ’s request and revie w the related legislation ; P roposed Resolution 1 8 -2026 and Proposed Resolution 19-2026 , and any other matter that should come before Committee . COPIES TO: All Council Members Law Director Mayor Auditor Service Director Safety Director Tr easurer Media File

Thu Jul 2, 2026

Design Review Board

Design Review Board to discuss downtown mural protection and historic district update

The Design Review Board is meeting to discuss the protection of downtown murals and receive an update from David Hipp on the historic district. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.

Discussion on protection of downtown murals
Update from David Hipp on historic district

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MEETING NOTICE OF THE DESIGN REVIEW BOARD TO: Design Review Board members FROM: Jami Bailey, Mayor’s Office DATE: Thursday, July 2 nd, 2026 TIME: 7:30 am PLACE: J.K.M.C. Council Chambers AGENDA: • Protection of Downtown Murals • Update from David Hipp on historic district cc: Design Review Board Mayor Joel B. Day Josh Mathias Media

Mon Jun 22, 2026

City Council

✓ Decided: Council adds ordinances and resolutions to agenda, approves prior minutes

The meeting was largely procedural. Council voted to add four pieces of legislation to the agenda and approved the minutes from the June 8 session. No substantive decisions were made on ordinances or resolutions, which were only given first readings.

Added Ordinance 14-2026 and Resolution 17-2026 to agenda (5-0)
Added Resolution 15-2026 and Resolution 16-2026 to agenda (5-0)
Approved agenda with additions (5-0)
Approved minutes from June 8, 2026 regular session (4-0-1)

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1 NEW PHILADELPHIA CITY COUNCIL MET IN REGULAR SESSION IN COUNCIL CHAMBERS ON JUNE 22 , 2026 WITH PRESIDENT DON KEMP PRESIDING. MR. WALKER OFFERED A PRAYER, AND ALL IN ATTENDANCE RECITED THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE. COUNCIL MEMBERS IN ATTENDENCE MR. KRIS KREINBIHL MRS. CHERYL RA MOS MR. BRIAN SEA RS MR. TOM SIMMELINK MR. MICHAEL WALKER EXCUSED ABSENSES : MR. DAN LANZER MR. STEVE RIPPETH TREASURER MICHELLE CAMPBELL  MR. KREINBIHL MOTIONED TO ADD ORDINANCE 14-2026 AND RESOLUTION 17-2026 TO TONIGHT ’S AGENDA MR S. RAMOS SECONDED THE MOTION 5 YEAS ORDINANCE 14-2026 AND RESOLUTION 17-2026 HAVE BEEN ADDED TO TONIGHT ’S AGENDA  MRS. RAMOS MOTIONED TO ADD RESOLUTION 15-2026 AND RESOLUTION 16-2026 TO TONIGHT ’S AGENDA MR. WALKER SECONDED THE MOTION 5 YEAS RESOLUTION 15-2026 AND RESOLUTION 16-2026 HAVE BEEN ADDED TO TONIGHT ’S AGENDA  MRS. RAMOS MOTIONED TO APPROVE TONIGHT ’S AGENDA WITH THE ADDITIONS MR. KREINBIHL SECONDED THE MOTION 5 YEAS TONIGHT ’S AGENDA HAS BEEN APPROVED  MR . WALKER MOTIONED TO APPROVE THE JUNE 8 , 2026 REGULAR SESSION OF COUNCIL MR . SEARS SECONDED THE MOTION 4 YEAS , 1 ABSTAINED (MR. SIMMELINK) MINUTES FROM THE JUNE 8 , 2026 REGULAR SESSION OF COUNCIL HAVE BEEN APPROVED CORRESPONDENCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CLERK, JULIE COURTRIGHT 1. To Councilman Lanzer from President Kemp , dated June 18, 2026. This is an email titled “ Outside Water Application-Assign to Committee ” . President Kemp asked Mr. Lanzer to take this issue into his Committee . …

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Mon Jun 22, 2026

Zoning & Annexation Committee

Committee to review two annexation resolutions

The Zoning and Annexation Committee will meet to review Proposed Resolution 15-2026 and Proposed Resolution 16-2026, which concern the Cabbage and Heil annexations. The meeting is scheduled for June 22, 2026, at 7:00 PM in Council Chambers. No other substantive items are listed.

Proposed Resolution 15-2026 regarding the Cabbage annexation
Proposed Resolution 16-2026 regarding the Heil annexation

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NOTICE OF A MEETING OF THE ZONING AND ANNEXATION COMMITTEE TO: All Members of the Zoning and Annexation Committee FROM: Cheryl Ramos , Chairman DATE: Monday, June 22 , 2026 TIME: 7:00 PM PLACE: Council Chambers PURPOSE : To review Proposed Resolution 15-2026 and Proposed Resolution 16-2026 regarding the Cabbage A nd Heil Ann exations , and any other matter that should come before Committee. . COPIES TO: All Members of the Zoning and Annexation Committee President of Council All Council Members Mayor Service Direct or Safety Director Law Director Treasurer Auditor Media File

Mon Jun 22, 2026

Finance Committee

Finance Committee to review appropriations legislation

The Finance Committee is meeting to review appropriations legislation and consider any other matters that come before the committee. The agenda is primarily procedural, with no specific items or dollar amounts listed.

Review of appropriations legislation

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NOTICE OF A MEETING OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE TO: All Members of the Finance Committee FROM: Steve Rippeth , Chair person DATE: Monday, June 22 , 2026 TIME: 7:10 PM PLACE: Council Chambers PURPOSE : To review appropriations legislation , and any other matter that should c ome before Committee. . COPIES TO: All Members of the Finance Committee All Members o f Counci l President of Coun cil Mayor Service D irector Safety Director Law Director Treasurer Auditor Media File

Wed Jun 17, 2026

Park Board

Park Board meets June 17 at Park Pavilion

The Park Board is meeting on June 17, 2026, at 12:00 pm at the Park Pavilion. The agenda contains only procedural items with no specific decisions or discussions listed.

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