Gambier public meetings in 2025

Planning and Zoning

The commission will approve the minutes from the November 18, 2025 meeting. It will consider an application from Steve Barr for a conditional use to operate a Bed & Breakfast at 100 Duff Street. No other agenda items are listed.

• Approval of November 18, 2025 meeting minutes
• Conditional use application for a Bed & Breakfast at 100 Duff Street

The commission approved the November 18, 2025 meeting minutes by a 4‑0 vote. It then denied Steve Barr’s conditional use application to operate a Bed and Breakfast at 100 Duff Street, citing failure to meet the zoning code residency requirement. The denial was approved by a 4‑0 vote.

• Approved November 18, 2025 minutes (4-0)
• Denied conditional use application for Bed & Breakfast at 100 Duff Street (4-0)

Village Council

The Gambier Village Council is holding a public hearing to consider a sign variance application from the Philander Chase Conservancy for a property at 100 Quarry Chapel. The variance would allow a sign that exceeds the maximum area and height limits for the Residential District. The council will decide whether to grant the variance.

• Public hearing on sign variance application from Philander Chase Conservancy
• Property location: 100 Quarry Chapel
• Variance sought from 6 sq ft maximum sign area and 6 ft maximum height in Residential District

The council held a public hearing on an application to vary sign size limits for a mural at 100 Quarry Chapel, the Philander Chase Conservancy Bike Barn. Council members discussed the mural’s logo placement, size, and community concerns, and the solicitor presented the relevant zoning code. No vote or formal decision was recorded before the meeting adjourned.

Village Council

The Gambier Village Council will consider ordinances regarding employee wages and the 2026 permanent appropriations. The body will also discuss a Rumpke contract addendum and a sewer project addition. A reorganizational meeting for 2026 is scheduled.

• Ordinance 2025-08: Amending wages and benefits for village employees
• Ordinance 2025-11: Setting permanent appropriations for 2026
• Rumpke Contract Addendum
• 101 Kokosing Drive addition to Kokosing Drive Sewer Project
• Remote Deposit Capture (RDC)

The council adopted Ordinance 2025-11, setting permanent appropriations for 2026 and declaring an emergency, with a unanimous vote. It also approved a 4% wage increase ordinance, a mural variance for 100 Quarry Chapel Road, and a $25,000 cap for adding 101 Kokosing Drive to the sewer project. Contracts and proposals—including the Rumpke contract addendum, Remote Deposit Capture, and a $72,000 Modern Builders renovation—were all approved. An additional $2.00 hourly raise for water employee Josh Miller was also authorized.

• Ordinance 2025-11 (2026 budget emergency) approved (6 Yes)
• Ordinance 2025-08 (4% employee wage increase) approved (6 Yes)
• Mural variance at 100 Quarry Chapel Road approved (5 Yes, 1 Abstain)
• 101 Kokosing Drive sewer addition approved up to $25,000 (5 Yes, 1 Recuse)
• Rumpke Contract Addendum approved (6 Yes)
• Remote Deposit Capture (RDC) approved (6 Yes)
• Modern Builders $72,000 renovation contract approved (6 Yes)
• Josh Miller wage increase of $2.00/hr approved (6 Yes)

Planning and Zoning

The Planning and Zoning Commission will consider several agenda items, including approving the October 21, 2025 meeting minutes and discussing a proposed amendment to section 155.03(A)(n) of the zoning code. It will review an application for a mural sign permit on the south side of the bike barn at 100 Quarry Chapel Road, and a demolition permit request for a garage at 103 Duff Street. The commission will also receive a letter from Steve Barr regarding a future conditional use application.

• Approval of October 21, 2025 meeting minutes
• Discussion of proposed changes to zoning code section 155.03(A)(n)
• Sign permit application for a mural by Philander Chase Conservancy at 100 Quarry Chapel Road
• Demolition permit application for a garage at 103 Duff Street by Steve Barr
• Steve Barr's letter and upcoming conditional use application

The commission approved the October 21, 2025 meeting minutes by a 5‑0 vote. Morgan Giles and PU Glandon recused themselves from the Philander Chase Conservancy application. The commission voted 5‑0 to recommend approval of the Conservancy’s mural at the December 8 variance hearing. No decisions were made on the proposed demolition or conditional‑use requests.

• Approved October 21, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Recused Morgan Giles and PU Glandon from Philander Chase Conservancy application
• Recommended approval of Philander Chase Conservancy mural at Dec 8 variance hearing (5-0)

Village Council

The Gambier Village Council will consider several ordinances and resolutions at its regular meeting on November 3, 2025. Key items include amending the village employee wages and benefits ordinance, establishing benefits and residence requirements for the village administrator, and modifying the 2024‑17 ordinance to adjust annual appropriations for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2025 while declaring an emergency. The council will also authorize the administrator to apply for the Ohio Public Works Commission State Capital Improvement Program and the Transportation Alternatives Program. Additional discussion items cover community‑center renovations, cleaning of the Understorms sculpture, and recycling‑area improvements.

• Ordinance 2025-08: amend Ordinance 2006-05 to set wages and benefits for village employees
• Ordinance 2025-09: establish benefits and residence requirements for the village administrator
• Ordinance 2025-10: amend ordinance 2024-17 to adjust annual appropriations for FY ending Dec 31 2025 and declare an emergency
• Resolution 2025-12: authorize administrator to apply for Ohio Public Works Commission State Capital Improvement Program
• Resolution 2025-13: authorize administrator to apply for the Transportation Alternatives Program

The council unanimously approved Ordinance 2025-09 establishing benefits and residence requirements for the village administrator, Ordinance 2025-10 adjusting the 2025 fiscal appropriations, and Resolutions 2025-12 and 2025-13 authorizing applications to the Ohio Public Works Commission and the Transportation Alternatives Program. It also approved a bid package for 2026 community‑center renovations, a contract with Modern Builders for restroom upgrades, and agreed to pay for removal of a disputed tree. Additional approvals were made for under‑storm sculpture cleaning and recycling‑area improvements.

• Approved Ordinance 2025-09 (admin benefits/residence) – all six members Yes
• Approved Ordinance 2025-10 (fiscal appropriations adjustments) – all six members Yes
• Approved Resolution 2025-12 (apply to Ohio Public Works Commission) – all six members Yes
• Approved Resolution 2025-13 (apply to Transportation Alternatives Program) – all six members Yes
• Approved bid package for 2026 community‑center renovations – all six members Yes
• Approved contract with Modern Builders for community‑center restroom upgrades – all six members Yes
• Agreed to pay for removal of the tree AEP did not remove – council consensus
• Approved under‑storm sculpture cleaning using Knox Exterior – all six members Yes

Planning and Zoning

The Gambier Village Planning and Zoning Commission will review several permit applications, including a building demolition and a conditional use request. The body will also consider zoning certificates for a storage shed and solar panels.

• Demolition permit request for Kenyon College building at 102 College Drive
• Conditional use request for a fence at 201 Scott Lane
• Zoning certificate request for a storage shed at 201 Scott Lane
• Zoning certificate request for solar panel installation at 210 Kokosing Drive
• Review of David Engle preliminary site plan and concept design

The Planning Commission voted to approve Kenyon College's demolition permit for the building known as Sunset Cottage (3‑0 with one abstention). It also approved a fence conditional use, a storage‑shed permit, and a solar‑panel installation, each with unanimous votes except the solar vote which had one abstention. The meeting minutes from September 16 were adopted (3‑0).

• Approved demolition of Sunset Cottage (3‑0, 1 abstention)
• Approved conditional‑use fence at 201 Scott Lane (4‑0)
• Approved storage‑shed permit at 201 Scott Lane (4‑0)
• Approved solar‑panel installation at 210 Kokosing Drive (3‑0, 1 abstention)
• Approved September 16 meeting minutes (3‑0)
• Approved garage‑door replacement at 306 E. Woodside Drive (no vote recorded)

Village Council

The Gambier Village Council will discuss two ordinances: one to amend the village employee wages and benefits ordinance and another to set benefits and residence requirements for the village administrator. A resolution will authorize the administrator to apply for the Ohio Public Works Commission State Capital Improvement Program and to sign related contracts. Additional items include a solid waste district contract, a sewer project at 204 Kokosing Dr., a street closure for village lights, a polling place agreement, and a sewer backup incident. An executive session will address personnel matters under ORC 121.22 (G)(1).

• Ordinance 2025-08 – amend wages and benefits for village employees
• Ordinance 2025-09 – establish benefits and residence requirements for the village administrator
• Resolution 2025-12 – authorize application to Ohio Public Works Commission State Capital Improvement Program
• Solid waste district contract for Delaware, Knox, Marion, and Morrow counties
• Kokosing Drive Sewer Project at 204 Kokosing Dr.

The council approved a $175,000 transfer from the wastewater reserve line to the Kokosing Drive Sewer Project line. It also approved the solid‑waste district contract, a controlled deer‑hunt reimbursement program, and extensions to the sewer project and street closure for Village Lights. An executive session was held but no action was taken.

• Approved Delaware, Knox, Marion and Morrow solid‑waste district contract (Yes votes)
• Approved controlled deer‑hunt reimbursement program (Yes votes)
• Approved extension of Kokosing Drive Sewer Project to include 204 Kokosing Drive (Yes votes)
• Approved street closure for Village Lights on Gaskin Avenue (Yes votes)
• Approved polling place agreement with Board of Elections for Nov 4 election (Yes votes)
• Approved transfer of $175,000 from wastewater reserve to Kokosing Project line (Yes votes)
• Approved back‑pay for employee Josh Miller (Yes votes)
• Executive session held; no action taken

Village Council

The Village Council is holding a special meeting to conduct interviews with finalists for the Village Administrator position. This business will be handled in executive session.

• Interviews with Village Administrator candidate finalists

The council held an executive session on employee matters, but no action was taken. Mayor Kessler announced the appointment of Courtney DeCosky as Village Administrator. The council then approved the appointment with votes in favor from all present members.

• Held executive session on employee matters; no action taken
• Approved appointment of Courtney DeCosky as Village Administrator

Planning and Zoning

The Gambier Planning and Zoning Commission will consider two applications for zoning certificates. One request from Bruce Kiracofe seeks permission to add steps on the southeast and west ends of a home and replace a window with a door at 201 Scott Lane. A separate “like‑for‑like” application for a roof replacement has been approved for 213 Kokosing Drive. The commission will also approve the August 19, 2025 meeting minutes.

• Zoning certificate request by Bruce Kiracofe to construct steps and replace a window with a door at 201 Scott Lane
• Approval of “like‑for‑like” roof replacement application at 213 Kokosing Drive
• Approval of August 19, 2025 meeting minutes

The Planning Commission approved the August 8‑19‑25 meeting minutes with a 4‑0 vote. It also approved Bruce Kiracofe’s zoning certificate to add steps and replace a window with a door at 201 Scott Lane, voting 3‑0 with one abstention. The zoning inspector reported a “like for like” roof replacement approval for 213 Kokosing Drive. No other motions were decided.

• Approved August 8‑19‑25 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved zoning certificate for 201 Scott Lane (3-0, 1 abstention)

Village Council

The Gambier Village Council will hold its regular meeting on September 8, 2025, to approve minutes, bills, and reports from the Mayor, Administrator, Fiscal Officer, and Solicitor. Council will also discuss and potentially vote on several items, including the Kokosing Drive sewer project, a community center stormwater proposal, and a Head Start lease renewal.

• Ordinance 2025-07 Kokosing Drive Sewer Project
• Community Center stormwater proposal
• Head Start lease renewal
• Verbiage update to Data Security Breach Incident Management Plan
• Emergency tree removals

The council approved the Ordinance 2025-07 for the Kokosing Drive sewer project after an emergency vote. It also approved a stormwater proposal for the Community Center with a VA OPWC grant application, renewed the Head Start lease, updated the Data Security Breach Incident Management Plan, authorized emergency tree removals, set a Dumpster Day for Oct. 4, and adopted the on‑call compensation policy and related back‑pay.

• Approved Ordinance 2025-07 Kokosing Drive Sewer Project (5 Yes, 1 recused)
• Approved Community Center stormwater proposal and VA OPWC grant (6 Yes)
• Approved Head Start lease renewal (6 Yes)
• Approved Data Security Breach Incident Management Plan update (6 Yes)
• Approved emergency tree removals (6 Yes)
• Approved Dumpster Day for Oct 4, 2025 (6 Yes)
• Approved on‑call compensation policy (6 Yes)
• Approved back pay for on‑call program (6 Yes)

Planning and Zoning

The Gambier Village Planning and Zoning Commission will consider a lot split request and several zoning certificates for construction and renovations. The commission will also discuss regulations regarding homeowners living in campers during home renovations.

• Lot split request for 107 Duff Street (vacant lot) from 110 Meadow Lane
• Zoning certificate for concrete pad and 250-gallon Diesel Tank at 102 E. Brooklyn Street
• Zoning certificate for 12’ X 23’ deck at 201 Scott Lane
• Zoning certificate for renovations at 106 Rand Dr. including solar panels and a new garage
• Discussion on screening rules for homeowners staying in campers while making homes habitable

The Gambier Planning Commission approved several applications at its August 19, 2025 meeting. Approvals included a lot split combining 110 Meadow Lane with 107 Duff Street, a diesel fuel tank at the east side of the E. Brooklyn service station, a deck at 201 Scott Lane, a roof replacement and solar panels at 106 Rand Drive, and a two‑car garage addition at the same address. All motions passed unanimously or with a 5‑0 vote. The commission also approved the July 15 minutes with a 4‑0 vote.

• Approved lot split combining 110 Meadow Lane and 107 Duff Street (5‑0)
• Approved above‑ground diesel fuel tank at east side of E. Brooklyn service station (5‑0)
• Approved deck construction at 201 Scott Lane (5‑0)
• Approved standing‑seam metal roof replacement at 106 Rand Drive (5‑0)
• Approved solar panel installation on 106 Rand Drive roof (5‑0)
• Approved two‑car garage addition at 106 Rand Drive (5‑0)
• Approved July 15 meeting minutes (4‑0)

Village Council

The Gambier Village Council will meet to discuss infrastructure projects and administrative updates. The agenda includes reviews of a sewer project bid, a stormwater study, and lease renewals.

• Kokosing Drive Sewer Project bid
• Stormwater study
• Head Start lease renewal
• Employee handbook updates
• Temporary one-way designations

The council voted to appoint resident Alec Wood to the open council seat left by a former member. The council also approved the shared‑use path plaque design with adjustments, authorized a stormwater‑study engineering contract, renewed the Head Start lease, and approved temporary one‑way traffic changes on North Acland and Gaskin streets. The employee handbook updates were tabled for later consideration.

• Appointed Alec Wood to vacant council seat (unanimous)
• Approved shared‑use path plaque with design adjustments
• Authorized stormwater‑study engineering contract with V3
• Approved Head Start lease renewal with contract updates
• Approved temporary one‑way traffic designations on North Acland and Gaskin streets
• Authorized Kokosing Drive sewer project bid process
• Tabled employee handbook updates pending attorney review
• No action taken in executive session

Planning and Zoning

The Gambier Village Planning and Zoning Commission is meeting to review three permit applications. The body will consider a demolition request and two zoning certificates for new structures.

• Demolition permit request for a house and two accessory buildings at 419 Chase
• Zoning certificate for a 12’X16’ shed at 107 E. Woodside Drive
• Zoning certificate for a 20’X50’ house/suite with a 16’X6’ connecting corridor at 309 E. Woodside Drive
• Zoning report regarding tall grass notices for an unimproved lot on Wiggin St.

The Planning Commission approved the June 6‑17‑25 meeting minutes (5‑0). It granted a demolition permit for the property at 419 Chase (5‑0). It approved a storage shed zoning certificate for 107 E Woodside (5‑0). It approved an in‑law suite zoning certificate for 309 E Woodside (5‑0).

• Approved June 6‑17‑25 meeting minutes (5‑0)
• Approved demolition permit for 419 Chase (5‑0)
• Approved storage shed zoning certificate at 107 E Woodside (5‑0)
• Approved in‑law suite zoning certificate at 309 E Woodside (5‑0)

Village Council

The Village Council will consider the 2026 Budget and a $30,000 appropriation transfer. The body is also reviewing second readings for street resurfacing, equipment purchase, and the sale of surplus property.

• Ordinance 2025-06: Adopting and approving the 2026 Budget
• Ordinance 2025-05: Contract with Small’s Paving for street resurfacing (2nd reading)
• Resolution 2025-11: Purchase of a 2025 Polaris Ranger XP 1000 from Valley ATV LLC (2nd reading)
• Transfer of $30,000.00 from Capital-Community Center to Capital-Maintenance Barn
• Ordinance 2025-04: Sale of surplus personal property via internet auction (2nd reading)

The council approved Ordinance 2025-06, adopting the 2026 budget. It also approved Ordinance 2025-05 for a street resurfacing contract with Small's Paving, Resolution 2025-11 to purchase a Polaris Ranger, and Ordinance 2025-04 to auction surplus personal property. Additional actions included transferring $30,000 to the maintenance barn, changing the AWWO operator, installing a shared‑use path plaque, and compensating staff overtime.

• Adopted 2026 budget (Ordinance 2025-06) – approved
• Approved street resurfacing contract with Small's Paving (Ordinance 2025-05) – approved
• Authorized purchase of 2025 Polaris Ranger XP 1000 (Resolution 2025-11) – approved
• Declared surplus personal property for internet auction (Ordinance 2025-04) – approved
• Transferred $30,000 from Capital‑Community Center to Capital‑Maintenance Barn – approved
• Changed operator of record from AWWO to JD with retainer arrangement – approved
• Approved placement of non‑corrosive metal plaque on shared‑use path fence – approved
• Approved staff overtime compensation for work on April 20, 2025 – approved

Village Council

The Village Council will present the 2026 budget for public review. The meeting includes a dedicated period for public comments regarding the proposed budget.

• Public hearing for 2026 Budget

The council approved Ordinance 2025‑06, adopting the Village of Gambier’s 2026 budget. It also approved Ordinance 2025‑05 to contract Small’s Paving for street resurfacing and Resolution 2025‑11 to purchase a 2025 Polaris Ranger XP 1000 from Valley ATV LLC. The council transferred $30,000 from the Capital‑Community Center appropriation to the Capital‑Maintenance Barn, changed the operator of record for AWWO, and authorized a plaque for the shared‑use path. Finally, staff overtime compensation for work on April 20 2025 was approved.

• Adopted 2026 Budget (Ordinance 2025‑06) – Approved
• Approved contract with Small’s Paving for street resurfacing (Ordinance 2025‑05) – Approved
• Authorized purchase of 2025 Polaris Ranger XP 1000 (Resolution 2025‑11) – Approved
• Transferred $30,000 from Capital‑Community Center to Capital‑Maintenance Barn – Approved
• Changed operator of record for AWWO to JD – Approved
• Authorized placement of non‑corrosive metal plaque on shared‑use path – Approved
• Approved staff overtime compensation for April 20 2025 work – Approved
• Declared personal property surplus and authorized internet auction (Ordinance 2025‑04) – Approved

Planning and Zoning

The Gambier Village Planning and Zoning Commission will review two zoning certificate applications and discuss a potential lot split. The commission will also review reports on approved synthetic turf and roof replacements.

• Zoning certificate for 10x12 storage shed addition at 112 Allen Drive
• Zoning certificate for swing set at 401 E. Woodside
• Discussion of potential lot split between Duff and Meadow Lane
• Approved synthetic turf replacement at athletic field
• Approved roof replacement on accessory building at 202 E. Wiggin St.

The commission approved the regular meeting minutes with a 4‑0 vote. It approved Ed Schortman's application for a wingset on 401 E. Woodside by a 4‑0 vote. It approved Morgan Giles's request to expand his accessory building by a 3‑0 vote, with Morgan abstaining. No other motions were decided at this meeting.

• Approved regular meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved Ed Schortman's wingset zoning certificate (4-0)
• Approved Morgan Giles's accessory building expansion (3-0, Morgan abstaining)

Village Council

The Gambier Village Council will meet to discuss several ordinances and resolutions, including the sale of surplus property and street maintenance. The body will also review quotes for furniture and website options.

• Ordinance 2025-04: Sale of surplus personal property via internet auction
• Resolution 2025-11: Purchase of a 2025 Polaris Ranger XP 1000 from Valley ATV LLC
• Ordinance 2025-05: Contract with Small’s Paving for street resurfacing
• Additional survey and electric work for Kokosing Drive Sewer
• Street closing for Fourth of July

The council approved a temporary street closure for Fourth of July events. It also approved additional survey and electric work for the Kokosing Drive sewer, Ohio Plan liability insurance, an Options Plus furniture quote, and Civic Plus website options. Routine approvals of the May 5 meeting minutes and May bills were also adopted.

• Approved street closing for Fourth of July (Yes)
• Approved additional survey and electric work for Kokosing Drive sewer (Yes)
• Approved Ohio Plan liability insurance (Yes)
• Approved Options Plus furniture quote (Yes)
• Approved Civic Plus website options (Yes)

Planning and Zoning

The Gambier Village Planning and Zoning Commission will consider two conditional use applications from Kenyon College for property conversions. The body will also review a zoning certificate request for an event at 221 Duff Street.

• Request by Pelotonia to erect six tents at 221 Duff Street on August 2
• Application by Kenyon College to convert 308 Gaskin Ave. to a single-family home
• Application by Kenyon College to convert 211 Chase from offices to faculty housing
• Zoning report regarding requirements for swingsets
• Zoning certificate for additional plumbing improvements

The commission approved the minutes from the Jan. 21, 2025 meeting (4‑0). It granted Kenyon College a zoning certificate to erect a 20' × 40' tent on the East Lawn of Cromwell Cottage (3‑0, PJ abstained). It also approved a certificate for three 40' × 120' tents on Ascension Lawn North (3‑0, PJ abstained). Finally, the commission approved a conditional‑use permit for a short‑term rental at 109 Meadow Lane (4‑0).

• Approved Jan 21, 2025 meeting minutes (4‑0)
• Approved zoning certificate for 20' × 40' tent on East Lawn, Cromwell Cottage (3‑0, PJ abstained)
• Approved zoning certificate for three 40' × 120' tents on Ascension Lawn North (3‑0, PJ abstained)
• Approved conditional‑use permit for short‑term rental at 109 Meadow Lane (4‑0)

Village Council

The Gambier Village Council will consider Resolution 2025-10 declaring intent to reimburse capital improvement funds for the Duff Street OP WC project. Other business includes advertising for the 2025 street resurfacing project and discussing options for the village website. The meeting also includes routine approvals of minutes and bills, reports from officials, and committee updates.

• Resolution 2025-10 on reimbursing Capital Improvement Funds for Duff Street OP WC project
• Advertisement for 2025 street resurfacing project
• Civic Plus options for village website
• Approval of April 7, 2025 council meeting minutes
• Approval of April bills paid

The council passed Resolution 2025‑10, authorizing reimbursement of capital improvement funds for the Duff Street waterline replacement after suspending the three‑reading rule. They also approved advertising the 2025 street resurfacing project. Discussion on the CivicPlus website migration was tabled for later review.

• Approved Resolution 2025‑10 to reimburse capital funds for Duff Street waterline project (unanimous Yes)
• Approved advertisement for 2025 street resurfacing project (unanimous Yes)
• Tabled discussion on CivicPlus website migration

Planning and Zoning

The Gambier Village Planning and Zoning Commission is meeting to review five applications for zoning certificates. These requests include residential modifications and property conversions by Kenyon College.

• Zoning certificate for glass porch replacement at 307 E Brooklyn St.
• Zoning certificate for deck addition at 202 W. Woodside
• Kenyon College request to convert 308 Gaskin Ave. to a single-family home
• Kenyon College request to convert 103 N. Acland dormitory to faculty housing
• Kenyon College request to convert 211 Chase from offices to faculty housing

The Planning and Zoning Commission approved three zoning certificates: a glass porch replacement at 307 E. Brooklyn, a deck addition at 202 W. Woodside, and the conversion of the 103 N. Acland duplex into faculty housing. The applications to convert 308 Gaskin and 211 Chase into faculty housing were deferred to the May meeting for conditional‑use review. The March meeting minutes were also approved.

• Approved March 3‑18‑25 meeting minutes (5‑0)
• Approved zoning certificate for glass porch at 307 E. Brooklyn (5‑0)
• Approved zoning certificate for deck at 202 W. Woodside (5‑0)
• Deferred conditional‑use review of 308 Gaskin and 211 Chase faculty housing (no vote recorded)
• Approved zoning certificate to convert 103 N. Acland duplex into faculty housing (4‑0, PJ abstained)
• Zoning inspector granted six‑month extension for certificate on 106 Rand Drive (informational)

Village Council

The Gambier Village Council will consider several resolutions, including a third reading on the solid waste management plan (Resolution 2025-05), authorizing a loan fund application for sanitary sewer improvements (Resolution 2025-08), and approving the ODOT road salt contract (Resolution 2025-09). The council will also discuss a street resurfacing design proposal, a Knox County IT contract, and community events such as Stick it to Village Day and Dumpster Day.

• Resolution 2025-08: authorizing application for Water Pollution Control Loan Fund for sanitary sewer collection improvements
• Resolution 2025-09: approving participation agreement for ODOT road salt contract
• Resolution 2025-05 (3rd reading): approving the Delaware Knox Marion Morrow Solid Waste Management Plan
• V3 design proposal for street resurfacing
• Knox County IT contract

The council approved the Delaware‑Knox‑Marion‑Morrow solid waste management plan, authorized a water‑pollution control loan fund for sanitary sewer improvements, and adopted the ODOT road‑salt contract. It also approved the V3 street‑resurfacing design, a Knox County IT services contract, and scheduled community events and a street closure for the 43022 celebration. All listed actions were adopted with unanimous council support.

• Approved Resolution 2025‑05 solid waste management plan (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2025‑08 authorizing water‑pollution control loan fund for sewer improvements (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2025‑09 participation agreement for ODOT road‑salt contract (unanimous)
• Approved V3 design proposal for street resurfacing (unanimous)
• Approved Knox County IT contract (unanimous)
• Approved Stick it to Village Day (April 14 & 21), Shred‑it Day (May 2) and Dumpster Day (May 3) (unanimous)
• Approved street closure of Gaskin from Wiggin St to Brooklyn for 43022 Day (April 25‑26) (unanimous)
• Approved polling place use agreement (unanimous)

Planning and Zoning

The Gambier Planning and Zoning Commission will discuss and decide on a conditional use application for a short-term rental at 109 Meadow Lane, and two zoning certificate applications from Kenyon College for temporary tents on campus. The meeting will also include approval of previous minutes and a zoning report on Senate Bill 104 regarding short-term rentals.

• Conditional use application by Christian Gunning for a short-term rental at 109 Meadow Lane.
• Kenyon College request for a 20' x 40' tent on the East Lawn of Cromwell Cottage, May 19-29.
• Kenyon College request for three 40' x 120' tents on Ascension Lawn North between Middle Path and College Park Street, May 13-27.
• Discussion of Senate Bill 104 regarding short-term rentals.
• Approval of January 21, 2025, meeting minutes.

The Gambier Planning Commission approved a zoning certificate for Pelotonia to place six tents for a cycling event on August 2, and approved two conditional use requests from Kenyon College to convert properties at 308 Gaskin and 211 Chase into faculty housing. The commission also discussed three zoning interpretation requests, including requiring a zoning certificate for a swing set, and agreed that a plumbing change at a bakery and a synthetic turf replacement at Kenyon's athletic field would not require new certificates.

• Approved Pelotonia zoning certificate for six tents (4-0)
• Approved conditional use for 308 Gaskin single-family faculty housing (3-0, PJ recused)
• Approved conditional use for 211 Chase faculty housing (3-0, PJ recused)
• Approved April 15 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Determined swing set requires zoning certificate under current code
• Agreed no zoning certificate needed for bakery plumbing change
• Agreed synthetic turf replacement qualifies as 'like for like'

Village Council

The Village Council will hold its regular meeting, including third readings of resolutions to designate a fiscal officer for public records training and transfer funds from the Lepley-Metcalf Trust to the cemetery fund. Second reading of the solid waste management plan. Council will also consider authorizing the administrator to enter into agreements with Aspen Energy for natural gas and electricity supply, and an employee handbook amendment.

• Resolution 2025-03 (3rd reading): designating fiscal officer for public records training on behalf of newly elected officials
• Resolution 2025-04 (3rd reading): transferring funds from Lepley-Metcalf Trust to special revenue cemetery fund
• Resolution 2025-05 (2nd reading): approving Delaware Knox Marion Morrow Solid Waste Management Plan
• Resolution 2025-06: authorizing Village Administrator to enter into natural gas supply agreement with Aspen Energy
• Resolution 2025-07: authorizing Village Administrator to enter into electricity supply agreement with Aspen Energy

The Gambier Village Council approved resolutions authorizing the Village Administrator to enter into agreements with Aspen Energy for natural gas and electricity supply, both passed unanimously after suspending rules for an emergency third reading. The council also approved resolutions for fiscal officer public records training and a fund transfer for the cemetery, and adopted an employee handbook amendment. No other substantive decisions were made; several items were discussed but not voted on.

• Approved Resolution 2025-03 designating Fiscal Officer for public records training (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-04 transferring funds from Lepley-Metcalf Trust to cemetery fund (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-06 authorizing natural gas supplier agreement with Aspen Energy (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-07 authorizing electricity supplier agreement with Aspen Energy (6-0)
• Approved employee handbook amendment (6-0)
• Approved Feb. 3, 2025 council minutes (6-0)
• Approved Feb. 10, 2025 special meeting minutes (6-0)
• Approved February 2025 bills paid (6-0)

Village Council

At this special meeting, the Gambier Village Council will consider Ordinance 2024-18, which amends Ordinance 2008-07 to clarify and define zoning districts in the village. The ordinance was tabled from the Feb. 3 meeting. Council will also discuss village property, possibly in executive session under Ohio Revised Code 121.22(G)(2).

• Consideration of Ordinance 2024-18 (zoning district clarification, tabled from Feb. 3)
• Village property discussion with possible executive session

The Gambier Village Council unanimously approved Ordinance 2024-18, which amends the 2008 zoning ordinance to clarify and define zoning districts, with a change to use parcel numbers instead of business names. The council also discussed the potential school district changes, heard public input on keeping a school in the village, and held an executive session, but took no action on the school matter.

• Approved Ordinance 2024-18 (zoning district clarification) unanimously (6-0)
• Held executive session on school property discussion (ORC 121.22(G)(2)), no action taken

Village Council

Gambier Village Council will hold a regular meeting on February 3, 2025. The main business includes the third reading of Ordinance 2024-18 to amend zoning district definitions, as well as second readings of three resolutions: designating a fiscal officer for public records training, authorizing a trust fund transfer to the cemetery fund, and approving a solid waste management plan. The council will also consider extending a student housing permit for Meadow Lane and a Rumpke contract extension.

• Ordinance 2024-18 (third reading) to clarify zoning districts in the Village of Gambier
• Resolution 2025-03 designating Fiscal Officer for public records training (2nd reading)
• Resolution 2025-04 authorizing transfer from Lepley-Metcalf Trust Account to the special revenue cemetery fund (2nd reading)
• Resolution 2025-05 approving the Delaware Knox Marion Morrow Solid Waste Management Plan
• Extension of Meadow Lane student housing permit and Rumpke contract extension

The Gambier Village Council tabled Ordinance 2024-18, which would clarify zoning districts, until the next meeting. They approved a one-year extension for Kenyon College's modular dorms on Meadow Lane, a Rumpke contract extension, and scheduled a special meeting for February 10 to discuss property and the zoning map. No ordinances or resolutions were approved during the meeting.

• Tabled Ordinance 2024-18 (zoning district clarification) until next meeting (unanimous)
• Approved extension of Meadow Lane student housing permit (unanimous)
• Approved Rumpke contract extension (unanimous)
• Scheduled special meeting for Feb 10 at 7:00 p.m. for property discussion and zoning map approval (unanimous)
• Agreed to move tap-in fees to Star investment account (discussion, no formal vote)
• Agreed to wait on permitting outside entities to use banners on shared use path poles (committee agreement)

Planning and Zoning

The Planning and Zoning Commission will consider an extension of the zoning permit for Kenyon College's Meadow Lane student housing through May 31, 2026. The meeting also includes a visitor forum, approval of December 2024 minutes, a zoning inspector report, and discussion of Ordinance 2014-18 on zoning districts.

• Kenyon College requests extension of zoning permit for Meadow Lane student housing to May 31, 2026
• Visitor forum for public comments
• Approval of December 17, 2024, meeting minutes
• Zoning inspector report and discussion of Ordinance 2014-18 clarifying zoning districts

The Gambier Planning Commission voted 4-0 (with one abstention) to recommend that Village Council grant Kenyon College an extension of the zoning permit for Meadow Lane student housing until May 31, 2026, with a requirement that any further extension request be submitted by November 30, 2025. The Commission also discussed Ordinance 2024-18 (zoning district clarifications) and a potential lot split at Wiggin Street Elementary, but took no formal action on those items. The December 2024 meeting minutes were approved 5-0.

• Approved December 17, 2024 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Recommended to Council to grant Kenyon College zoning permit extension for Meadow Lane housing until May 31, 2026 (4-0, PJ abstaining)
• Set November 30, 2025 deadline for Kenyon to request any further extension (included in motion)

Village Council

The Gambier Village Council will hold a reorganizational meeting to elect a council president and appoint committee members, followed by a regular meeting. The council will consider second reading of a zoning ordinance, create a special revenue fund for cemetery funds, amend appropriations for 2025, and authorize small fund transfers without council consent. Resolutions include joining the Knox County Regional Planning Commission and designating a fiscal officer for public records training.

• Second reading of Ordinance 2024-18 to amend zoning districts in the Village of Gambier
• Ordinance 2025-01 creating a special revenue fund for cemetery funds
• Ordinance 2025-02 amending appropriations for 2025
• Ordinance 2025-03 authorizing the fiscal officer to make transfers under $5,000 without council consent
• Resolution 2025-02 establishing membership in Knox County Regional Planning Commission

At the reorganizational meeting, Council appointed Phil Brooks to fill the vacant council seat left by Natalie Wright and approved the 2025 meeting calendar with an added holiday on December 26. At the regular meeting, Council approved several ordinances and resolutions, including creating a cemetery special revenue fund, amending 2025 appropriations, authorizing small fund transfers, and establishing membership in the Knox County Regional Planning Commission. All votes were unanimous.

• Appointed Phil Brooks to fill vacant council seat (unanimous)
• Approved 2025 meeting calendar with Dec. 26 holiday (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2025-01 creating cemetery special revenue fund (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2025-02 amending 2025 appropriations (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2025-03 authorizing small fund transfers (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2025-02 for Knox County Regional Planning Commission membership (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2025-01 setting regular meetings (unanimous)
• Approved December 2024 bills paid (unanimous)