Gambier, OH

Village Council

Village Council

Planning and Zoning

The Gambier Village Planning and Zoning Commission will consider a demolition permit for a residence at 100 Kokosing Drive, review the zoning inspector's report, and discuss the zoning application process for new Kenyon rentals. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and a visitor's forum.

• Demolition permit application by Don Drunsic/Susan Norman for 100 Kokosing Drive due to severe damage
• Zoning inspector report on approved like-for-like replacements
• Discussion of new Kenyon rentals regarding zoning application process and utility setup
• Approval of July 16, 2026, meeting minutes

Village Council

The Gambier Village Council will hold a public hearing to decide two area-variance applications. One request seeks a variance for a storage shed and greenhouse at 405½ Gaskin Avenue, and the other requests a variance for a privacy fence at 105 Allen Drive.

• Area-variance request for storage shed and greenhouse at 405½ Gaskin Avenue
• Area-variance request for privacy fence at 105 Allen Drive

The Gambier Village Council held a public hearing on August 3, 2026, to consider two area variance applications: one from Daniel Vermeire and Kim Loscko for a storage shed and greenhouse at 405 ½ Gaskin Avenue, and one from Jenny Lee for a privacy fence at 105 Allen Drive. The minutes do not record any decisions or votes on these applications; they only document the hearing and the applications themselves. No substantive actions were taken at this meeting.

• No decisions recorded; public hearing held for two variance applications

Village Council

The Village Council will consider variance applications for two properties and discuss electric vehicle charging station rates and equipment. The meeting also includes reviews of a lease agreement and infrastructure projects.

• Variance application for 405 ½ Gaskin
• Variance application for 105 Allen Drive
• Electric vehicle charging station rates and NACS replacement cable installation
• Headstart lease agreement
• Baseball field renovation and chlorine booster station enclosure

The Village Council approved the July 2026 bills, including a $103,824.23 payment to Unlimited Core Solutions for the Kokosing Drive sewer project. The council also discussed but did not vote on several items, including a NACS cable replacement for the electric charging station, a chlorine booster station enclosure, and a Head Start lease renewal. No formal resolutions or ordinances were recorded in the minutes.

• Approved July 2026 bills totaling $103,824.23 to Unlimited Core Solutions (sewer project)
• Approved payment of $47,992.41 for payroll wages
• Approved payment of $41,987.49 to Division of Water & Wastewater
• Approved payment of $11,671.10 to Side Street Studio LLC
• Approved payment of $11,670.75 to Modern Builders
• Approved payment of $7,337.05 to United Healthcare Ins
• Approved payment of $6,385.68 to Sheriff of Knox County
• Approved payment of $5,341.30 to Constellation NewEnergy

Planning and Zoning

The Gambier Village Planning and Zoning Commission is meeting to consider a zoning certificate application. The commission will also review a Zoning Inspector Zoning Report.

• Zoning certificate application for Scott Mackey at 10 Allen Drive
• Review of Zoning Inspector Zoning Report

Village Council

The Gambier Village Council will consider approval of prior meeting minutes, hear reports from officials, and discuss seven business items. Topics include community center window and roof work, women's stalls, Pelotonia road closures and one-way streets, a maintenance supervisor position, an ICMA conference, and legacy signs. The meeting also sets dates for upcoming committee sessions.

• Pelotonia road closures and one-ways
• Community Center Windows
• Community Center Roof
• Maintenance Supervisor
• Legacy Signs

The Village Council approved payments for June 2026 utility and payroll bills totaling $249,954. The minutes for this meeting are scheduled for approval during the August 3, 2026 Council meeting.

• Approved June 2026 bills totaling $249,954
• Set July 1, 2026 meeting minutes for August 3, 2026 approval
• Authorized records requests for audio/video before written minutes are approved

Village Council

This is a special meeting of the Gambier Village Council with one agenda item. Council will consider Ordinance 2026-07, which authorizes the Village Administrator to enter into a contract with the Preferred Bidder for street resurfacing. The vote will determine the contractor and scope of the resurfacing project.

• Ordinance 2026-07 authorizing contract with Preferred Bidder for street resurfacing

Village Council passed an emergency ordinance authorizing the Village Administrator to enter into a contract with Small’s Asphalt Paving, Inc. for resurfacing Duff Street and installing five permanent speed humps on Duff Street, Meadow Lane, S. Acland Street, and Wiggin Street at a cost of $159,839.05. The ordinance was declared an emergency measure for immediate preservation of public peace, health, and safety.

• Approved Ordinance 2026-07 authorizing $159,839.05 street resurfacing and speed hump installation contract with Small’s Asphalt Paving, Inc.

Planning and Zoning

The Gambier Planning and Zoning Commission will review four zoning certificate applications, including a proposal from Kenyon College for pole top lighting at Benson Bowl. The commission will also discuss a possible special land use or variance for Dan Vermeire's accessory buildings at 405 ½ Gaskin. Other agenda items include approval of past meeting minutes and a report from the zoning inspector.

• Kenyon College: zoning certificate for pole top lighting system at Benson Bowl
• Scott Mackey: zoning certificate for door and window remodel at 106 Rand Drive
• Zach Wright: zoning certificate for 14'x20' accessory building at 102 Allen Drive
• Dan Vermeire: zoning certificate for accessory buildings at 405 ½ Gaskin, with possible special land use or variance discussion
• Zoning inspector report including a zoning designation confirmation request

Village Council

Gambier Village Council will hold a public hearing to consider three variance requests: an area variance for a fence at 405 ½ Gaskin Avenue, an area variance for a garage entrance at 106 Rand Drive, and a use variance to operate a bed and breakfast at 100 Duff Street. Only these three items are on the agenda.

• Area variance for fence extension at 405 ½ Gaskin Avenue (Daniel Vermeire)
• Area variance for garage entrance at 106 Rand Drive (Scott Mackey)
• Use variance for Bed & Breakfast at 100 Duff Street (Gignosko Gambier, LLC)

The Gambier Village Council met on June 1, 2026, to consider three variance applications. The minutes were not approved at this meeting and will be available after the July 7, 2026, Council meeting.

• Meeting held to consider variance applications
• Minutes not approved; to be available after July 7, 2026 Council meeting
• Public hearing held for fence extension variance at 405 ½ Gaskin Avenue
• Public hearing held for garage entrance variance at 106 Rand Drive
• Public hearing held for bed and breakfast variance at 100 Duff Street

Village Council

The Village Council is holding a public hearing to present the proposed 2027 budget and receive public comments. No specific dollar amounts or other decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Presentation of the 2027 Budget and public comment period

The Village of Gambier presented Ordinance 2026-_06_ to adopt the 2027 annual appropriations and estimated resources. The Finance Committee has recommended the budget for adoption, which includes a proposed General Fund expenditure of $2,554,195.00.

• Proposed adoption of the 2027 annual budget (Ordinance 2026-_06_)

Village Council

The Gambier Village Council will vote on several items including adopting the 2027 budget via Ordinance 2026-06, which declares an emergency. The council will also decide on three variance applications at 405 1/2 Gaskin, 106 Rand Dr., and 100 Duff St., and approve an $8,000 transfer between special revenue fund lines. Other votes include design services for multimodal safety improvements, the 2026 paving project, and street closures for July 4th and Gaskin Street on June 8 and 10.

• Variance applications: 405 1/2 Gaskin, 106 Rand Dr., 100 Duff St.
• Ordinance 2026-06 adopting the 2027 budget and declaring an emergency
• Transfer of $8,000 from County License Tax Capital Line to Contract Services line
• Design services selection for multimodal safety improvements
• Street closures: July 4th and Gaskin Street on June 8 and 10

The Village Administrator recommended that Council authorize street closures for the July 4 celebration and parade. The report also detailed the selection of Strand Associates for design services on a multimodal safety project and the approval of a $8,000 fund transfer for road engineering costs.

• Recommended authorization for July 4 street closures
• Recommended design services from Strand Associates
• Recommended iWorQ asset/fleet management service agreement
• Recommended authorization for Community Center roof and window repairs
• Recommended approval of $8,000 fund transfer for road engineering

Planning and Zoning

The Gambier Planning and Zoning Commission will review multiple zoning certificate and conditional use permit applications. Items include a bed-and-breakfast at 100 Duff Street, a short-term rental at 307 E. Wiggin Street, temporary tents for Pelotonia, a solar panel system at 103 Meadow Lane, and a driveway extension at 405 ½ Gaskin Avenue. The commission will also hear the zoning inspector's report and approve minutes from the prior meeting.

• Gignosko Gambier, LLC requests conditional use permit to operate a bed and breakfast at 100 Duff St
• Emily Anne Williamson requests conditional use permit for short-term rental at 307 E. Wiggin St while on pre-tenure leave through January 2027
• Pelotonia requests zoning certificate for 6 temporary tents for event August 1-2 (tents up July 23 to August 5)
• Matthew and Elizabeth Bonaudi request zoning certificate for solar panel system on roof at 103 Meadow Lane
• Dan Vermeire requests zoning certificate for 175 ft driveway extension at 405 ½ Gaskin Ave

The Commission approved a four-month short-term rental permit and three zoning certificates for temporary tents, solar panels, and a driveway extension. Two conditional use applications for a fence and a bed and breakfast were denied and referred to Village Council as variance requests.

• Approved zoning certificate for six temporary Pelotonia tents (4-0)
• Approved zoning certificate for roof-mounted solar panels at 103 Meadow Lane (4-0)
• Approved zoning certificate for 170-foot driveway extension at 405 ½ Gaskin Avenue (4-0)
• Denied conditional use for fence extension at 405 ½ Gaskin Avenue; recommended to council as variance (4-0)
• Denied conditional use for bed and breakfast at 100 Duff Street; recommended to council as variance (4-0)
• Approved four-month conditional use permit for short-term rentals at 307 E. Wiggin Street (3-0)
• Approved 'Like for Like' HVAC replacement at 200 E. Brooklyn St.
• Approved 'Like for Like' front step replacement at 124 Meadow Lane

Village Council

The council will consider Ordinance 2026-03 to establish a limited reimbursement program for property damage from village sewer system failures. They will also vote on purchasing a new dump truck, review a Kenyon College tent application, discuss design fees for Side Street Studio, update Oak Grove rules, and approve temporary street closures.

• Ordinance 2026-03: establishing limited reimbursement program for property damage from village sewer system failures
• Ordinance 2026: authorizing purchase of new dump truck through Ohio Cooperative Purchasing Program (declared emergency)
• Kenyon Tent Application
• Side Street Studio Professional Design Fee
• Temporary One-Way Designations and Street Closure

The Village Council approved an ordinance for a limited sewer system failure reimbursement program and authorized the purchase of a new dump truck. Additional actions included approving Kenyon tent applications, investment transfers, design fees, and street closure designations.

• Approved April 6, 2026, meeting minutes (6-0)
• Approved April bills paid (6-0)
• Approved Kenyon tent application (6-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2026-03 regarding sewer system failure reimbursement (6-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2026-05 for a new dump truck purchase (6-0)
• Approved moving CDARS to the Wealth Management account (5-0)
• Approved Side Street Studio professional design fee (6-0)
• Approved Oak Grove Rules and Regulations updates (6-0)

Planning and Zoning

The Planning and Zoning Commission will consider an application from Justin Vela and Natalie Roth for a zoning certificate to construct a new gravel driveway. The commission will also receive the zoning inspector's report, which includes an approved like-for-like gutter replacement at 402 Chase Avenue and demolition plans for Kenyon College temporary dormitories. The meeting includes a visitor's forum, correspondence from Jake Mackey, and approval of the March 17 minutes.

• Zoning certificate application by Justin Vela and Natalie Roth for an additional gravel driveway south of existing
• Zoning inspector report: approved like-for-like gutter/downspout replacement at 402 Chase Avenue
• Demolition and utility termination plans for Kenyon College temporary dormitories
• Approval of March 17, 2026, meeting minutes
• Correspondence from Jake Mackey

The Planning Commission approved a zoning certificate for a new gravel driveway at a property on SR 308, intended to allow forward entry onto the road instead of backing out, addressing traffic safety concerns. The vote was 4-0. The commission also approved previous meeting minutes and noted the Zoning Inspector's approval of two minor like-for-like replacements (HVAC and steps). An area variance application was submitted for 106 Rand Drive with a public hearing scheduled for June 1.

• Approved zoning certificate for gravel driveway on SR 308 (4-0)
• Approved minutes of March 17, 2026, regular meeting (4-0)
• Zoning Inspector approved like-for-like HVAC replacement at 200 E. Brooklyn St.
• Zoning Inspector approved like-for-like front step replacement at 124 Meadow Lane
• Area variance application submitted for 106 Rand Drive; public hearing set for June 1

Village Council

The Village Council will hold a third reading of an ordinance regarding residency requirements and consider the purchase of a new dump truck. The body will also discuss a backup sewer policy and fund transfers to the cemetery fund.

• Ordinance 2026-02: Amending residency requirements (3rd reading)
• Ordinance 2026-03: Purchase of new dump truck via Ohio Cooperative Purchasing Program
• Resolution 2026-10: Transfer of funds from General Fund to Special Revenue, Cemetery Fund
• Resolution 2026-11: Participation in 2026 ODOT Road Salt Agreement
• Backup Sewer Policy (2nd reading)

The council adopted Ordinance 2026‑02 changing residency requirements to 10 months and approved Ordinance 2026‑04 authorizing purchase of a new dump truck. It also passed resolutions moving funds to the Cemetery Fund, joining the ODOT road‑salt agreement, and authorizing multimodal safety improvements. Additionally, the council approved an engineering contract with Decisive Dynamics, a Habitat for Humanity fun run, and a Ferris mower purchase. All actions were approved by the voting members present, with Alec Wood absent.

• Approved Ordinance 2026‑02 amending residency requirements (all present voted Yes)
• Approved Ordinance 2026‑04 authorizing purchase of new dump truck via Ohio Cooperative Purchasing Program (all present voted Yes)
• Approved Resolution 2026‑10 transferring funds from General Fund to Special Revenue, Cemetery Fund (all present voted Yes)
• Approved Resolution 2026‑11 authorizing participation in ODOT Road Salt Agreement (all present voted Yes)
• Approved engineering services contract with Decisive Dynamics LLC (all present voted Yes)
• Approved Habitat for Humanity Fun Run scheduled for May 23 (all present voted Yes)
• Approved purchase of a Ferris mower (all present voted Yes)
• Approved Resolution 2026‑12 authorizing multimodal safety improvements (all present voted Yes, pending solicitor review)

Planning and Zoning

The Gambier Village Planning and Zoning Commission will review and vote on Ordinance 2026-02, which amends Chapter 155 to clarify residency requirements for business entities and trusts. The commission will also consider four applications for zoning certificates for residential construction and related structures. Standard agenda items such as minutes approval and a visitor’s forum are also on the docket.

• Ordinance 2026-02: amendment to Chapter 155 to clarify residency requirements for businesses and trusts
• Zoning certificate request by David Engle for a residential dwelling on Tract 4, Wiggin Street
• Zoning certificate request by Kaitlin Sockman for a garage with a second‑floor suite at 203 W. Brooklyn Street
• Zoning certificate request by Joshua Bradley for a gravel pad and prefabricated garage at 100 Chester Lane
• Zoning certificate request by Daniel Vermeire for a water tap and residential driveway at 405 ½ Gaskin Avenue

The commission approved the February meeting minutes (5‑0). It then approved four zoning certificate requests—David Engle’s residential rental house, the Sockmans’ garage with master suite, Joshua Bradley’s gravel‑pad garage, and Daniel Vermeire’s water tap and driveway—each by a 5‑0 vote. The ordinance amendment was discussed but no action was taken.

• Approved February 2‑17‑26 meeting minutes (5‑0)
• Approved David Engle zoning certificate for residential rental house on Wiggin Street (5‑0)
• Approved Sockman garage with master suite at 203 W. Brooklyn Street (5‑0)
• Approved Joshua Bradley gravel pad and prefabricated garage at 100 Chester Lane (5‑0)
• Approved Daniel Vermeire water tap and residential driveway at 405 ½ Gaskin Avenue (5‑0)
• Discussed Ordinance 2026‑02 on residency requirements; no decision taken

Village Council

The Gambier Village Council will consider several resolutions, including designating the Fiscal Officer for public records training and directing the village to enter agreements with Aspen Energy Corp for its Electricity Aggregation Program and Natural Gas Aggregation Program. The council will also vote on an ordinance to amend residency requirements and authorize an application for the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation Safety Intervention Grant. Additional items include discussion of a backup sewer policy, an IT contract, and procurement of new laptops and server equipment.

• Resolution 2026-07: Direct the council to agree with Aspen Energy Corp for the Electricity Aggregation Program
• Resolution 2026-08: Direct the council to agree with Aspen Energy Corp for the Natural Gas Aggregation Program
• Ordinance 2026-02: Amend Chapter 155 to clarify residency requirements (second reading)
• Knox IT Contract
• New laptops & server equipment procurement

The council approved resolutions to enter into electricity and natural gas aggregation agreements with Aspen Energy. It also approved the application for the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation Safety Intervention Grant. Additional actions approved included an ordinance amending residency requirements, a backup sewer policy ordinance, an IT services contract, new laptop and server equipment purchases, and scheduling a Shred‑it day for May 1‑2.

• Approved electricity aggregation agreement with Aspen Energy (5-0)
• Approved natural gas aggregation agreement with Aspen Energy (5-0)
• Approved safety intervention grant application (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2026-02 amending residency requirements (5-0)
• Approved Backup Sewer Policy Ordinance 2026-03 (5-0)
• Approved Knox IT contract (5-0)
• Approved purchase of new laptops and server equipment (5-0)
• Approved Shred‑it day scheduled for May 1‑2 (5-0)

Planning and Zoning

The Planning and Zoning Commission will meet to approve minutes, review a zoning certificate for a lot split, and discuss an ordinance amending residency requirements. The agenda also notes Kenyon College's plans to remove modular units on Meadow Lane.

• Approval of January 20, 2026, meeting minutes
• Review of Ordinance 2026-02 amending residency requirements
• Zoning Certificate request for David Engle's lot split
• Kenyon College modular unit removal on Meadow Lane
• Next meeting scheduled for March 17, 2026

The Planning and Zoning Commission approved David Engle’s request to split his property into two parcels, Tract 1 and Tract 4, with a unanimous 5‑0 vote. The commission also approved the January 20, 2026 meeting minutes by a 5‑0 vote. The application for a zoning certificate for the new house on Tract 4 was tabled until the March meeting after a 5‑0 vote, pending a site location survey.

• Approved minor subdivision lot splits (Tract 1 & Tract 4) – vote 5‑0
• Approved January 20, 2026 meeting minutes – vote 5‑0
• Tabled zoning certificate application for Tract 4 pending survey – vote 5‑0

Village Council

The Gambier Village Council will consider resolutions regarding emergency staff on-call status, an investment policy, and a hazard mitigation plan. The agenda also includes a proposed 7% increase for Mount Vernon water, a backup sewer policy, and a public hearing on a wastewater discharge permit for the National Lime and Stone Company.

• Ordinance 2026-02: Amending residency requirements in Chapter 155
• Resolution 2026-04: Authorizing staff to enter on-call status for emergencies
• Resolution 2026-05: Adopting an investment policy for the Village
• Resolution 2026-06: Adopting the Knox County Multijurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan
• Public hearing on National Lime and Stone wastewater discharge permit

The Village Council voted to extend the residential trash hauling contract with Rumpke. It also approved several resolutions on on‑call staff, an investment policy, and the Knox County Hazard Mitigation Plan. Additional approvals included fund transfers, a water‑tower enclosure quote, a cargo‑trailer quote, and double‑time pay for snow‑storm work.

• Approved extension of Rumpke trash contract (5-0-1)
• Approved resolution to place additional staff on‑call for emergencies (5-0-1)
• Approved investment policy resolution for the Village (5-0-1)
• Approved adoption of the Knox County Multijurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan (5-0-1)
• Approved transfer of up to $425,000 to Park National Bank Wealth Management (5-0-1)
• Approved water‑tower enclosure quote from DeZign (5-0-1)
• Approved Darkhorse Cargo trailer quote (5-0-1)
• Approved double‑time and on‑call pay for snow‑storm crew (5-0-1)

Planning and Zoning

The Gambier Village Planning and Zoning Commission will consider a zoning certificate application from Denny and Jennifer Snow to install solar panels on the roof of 306 E. Wiggin Street. The commission will also approve the minutes from the December 16, 2025 meeting and hear a zoning inspector report indicating that Mr. Engle plans to present Engle Corner proposals at the February meeting.

• Zoning certificate application: solar panel installation at 306 E. Wiggin Street (Denny and Jennifer Snow)
• Approval of December 16, 2025 meeting minutes
• Zoning inspector report: Mr. Engle will bring Engle Corner plans to February meeting
• Visitor’s forum for public comments
• Swearing‑in of members of the public giving testimony

The Planning Commission approved the November 12-16-25 meeting minutes by a 5-0 vote. It also approved a zoning certificate for Denny and Jennifer Snow to install flush‑mounted solar panels on the southern roof of 306 E. Wiggin Street, also by a 5-0 vote. A draft ordinance to clarify residency definitions was discussed but not adopted.

• Approved November 12-16-25 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved zoning certificate for solar panels at 306 E. Wiggin St (5-0)

Village Council

The reorganizational meeting will elect a Council President, appoint a representative to the Planning & Zoning Commission, and adopt a resolution setting regular and special meeting notices. The regular meeting will approve the December 8, 2025 minutes, adopt Ordinance 2026-01 allowing transfers under $5,000 without council consent, and consider several resolutions and a legal services contract. Additional items include a resolution for public‑records training and establishing membership in the Knox County Regional Planning Commission.

• Ordinance 2026-01 authorizing Fiscal Officer to transfer up to $5,000 without council consent (emergency)
• Resolution 2026-01 setting regular meeting schedule and notice for special meetings
• Resolution 2026-02 designating Fiscal Officer for public records training
• Resolution 2026-03 establishing Village membership in Knox County Regional Planning Commission
• Agreement with Bailey Law Firm, Ltd. for legal services

The council appointed Morgan Giles as President and confirmed his role on the Planning & Zoning Commission. It approved staff full‑day holidays on Dec. 24 and 31 and moved recycling pickups to earlier in the week. The council adopted Ordinance 2026‑01, letting the Fiscal Officer transfer up to $5,000 without council approval, and approved membership in the Knox County Regional Planning Commission. It also denied a Bed & Breakfast application and approved a double‑time pay increase for J. Denuit.

• Appointed Morgan Giles as Council President (unanimous Yes votes)
• Confirmed Morgan Giles as Council representative to Planning & Zoning Commission
• Approved staff full‑day holidays on Dec. 24 and Dec. 31 (motion passed)
• Approved change to recycling pickup schedule (motion passed)
• Adopted Ordinance 2026‑01 authorizing Fiscal Officer transfers < $5,000 (unanimous Yes votes)
• Approved membership in Knox County Regional Planning Commission (unanimous Yes votes)
• Denied Bed & Breakfast application for non‑resident owners (Planning & Zoning decision)
• Approved double‑time pay increase for J. Denuit for Dec. 15, 2025 shift (unanimous Yes votes)