Kent, OH
KentOH averageUS Census ACS
Median home value
$210,700 Typical home value $253,734 +4.3% yr/yr · +29.8% 5-yr
Próximas reuniones
Tue Sep 1, 2026 · 19:00
Planning Commission
319 S. Water St., Kent
Wed Sep 2, 2026 · 19:00
City Council
319 S. Water St., Kent
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Kent City Council Committee Meeting
Council Chambers
319 S. Water Street • Kent, Ohio 44240
AGENDA
September 2, 2026
6:55PM
BOARD OF CONTROL
COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETING will begin immediately after Board of Control
CALL TO ORDER
COMMITTEES
1 Committee of the Whole – Chair Amrhein/Vice-Chair Clapper
1.1
August Yard Beautification Awards (Dominique Bollenbacher)
1.2
KSU Information Update (Dana Lawless Andric)
1.3
City Staff Updates
1.4
Discussion of Proposal to Create a New “Sustainability” Council Committee
(Bridget Susel, Hope Jones)
1.5
Proposed Topics for New Charter Amendments (Council, Hope Jones)
2 Community Development – Chair Shaffer Bish/Vice Chair Wallach
2.1
Permanent Designation of October as Sustainability Month (Bridget Susel)
2.2
Re-Appointment of Eric Helmstedter to Destination Kent Convention &
Visitors Bureau (Bridget Susel)
3 Finance – Chair Celko/Vice-Chair Tipton
3.1
Certification of Tax Rates and Amounts to Portage County (Rhonda Hall)
3.2
2026 Budget Appropriations Amendment (Rhonda Hall)
4 Health & Public Safety – Chair Hook/Vice-Chai …
Tue Sep 8, 2026 · 17:30
Board of Health
201 E ERIE ST STE E, KENT
Thu Sep 10, 2026 · 16:00
Standing Rock Cemetery
1361 N. Mantua St., Kent
Tue Sep 15, 2026 · 19:00
Planning Commission
319 S. Water St., Kent
Wed Sep 16, 2026 · 19:00
City Council
319 S. Water St., Kent
Thu Sep 17, 2026 · 17:30
Parks and Recreation Board
Old Jail, Kent
Mon Sep 21, 2026 · 19:00
Board of Zoning Appeals
319 S. Water St., Kent
Mon Sep 21, 2026 · 19:00
Board of Zoning Appeals
319 S. Water St., Kent
Mon Sep 21, 2026 · 19:00
Board of Zoning Appeals
319 S. Water St., Kent
Mon Sep 21, 2026 · 17:00
Civil Service Commission
319 S. Water St., Kent
Mon Oct 5, 2026 · 17:00
Shade Tree Commission
319 S. Water Street, Kent
Tue Oct 6, 2026 · 19:00
Planning Commission
319 S. Water St., Kent
Wed Oct 7, 2026 · 19:00
City Council
319 S. Water St., Kent
Thu Oct 8, 2026 · 16:00
Standing Rock Cemetery
1361 N. Mantua St., Kent
Tue Oct 13, 2026 · 17:30
Board of Health
201 E ERIE ST STE E, KENT
Thu Oct 15, 2026 · 17:30
Parks and Recreation Board
Old Jail, Kent
Mon Oct 19, 2026 · 19:00
Board of Zoning Appeals
319 S. Water St., Kent
Mon Oct 19, 2026 · 19:00
Board of Zoning Appeals
319 S. Water St., Kent
Mon Oct 19, 2026 · 19:00
Board of Zoning Appeals
319 S. Water St., Kent
Mon Oct 19, 2026 · 17:00
Civil Service Commission
319 S. Water St., Kent
Tue Oct 20, 2026 · 19:00
Planning Commission
319 S. Water St., Kent
Wed Oct 21, 2026 · 19:00
City Council
319 S. Water St., Kent
Tue Nov 3, 2026 · 19:00
Planning Commission
319 S. Water St., Kent
Wed Nov 4, 2026 · 19:00
City Council
319 S. Water St., Kent
Tue Nov 10, 2026 · 17:30
Board of Health
201 E ERIE ST STE E, KENT
Thu Nov 12, 2026 · 16:00
Standing Rock Cemetery
1361 N. Mantua St., Kent
Mon Nov 16, 2026 · 19:00
Board of Zoning Appeals
319 S. Water St., Kent
Mon Nov 16, 2026 · 17:00
Civil Service Commission
319 S. Water St., Kent
Mon Nov 16, 2026 · 19:00
Board of Zoning Appeals
319 S. Water St., Kent
Tue Nov 17, 2026 · 19:00
Planning Commission
319 S. Water St., Kent
Wed Nov 18, 2026 · 19:00
City Council
319 S. Water St., Kent
Thu Nov 19, 2026 · 17:30
Parks and Recreation Board
Old Jail, Kent
Tue Dec 1, 2026 · 19:00
Planning Commission
319 S. Water St., Kent
Wed Dec 2, 2026 · 19:00
City Council
319 S. Water St., Kent
Mon Dec 7, 2026 · 17:00
Shade Tree Commission
319 S. Water Street, Kent
Tue Dec 8, 2026 · 17:30
Board of Health
201 E ERIE ST STE E, KENT
Thu Dec 10, 2026 · 16:00
Standing Rock Cemetery
1361 N. Mantua St., Kent
Tue Dec 15, 2026 · 19:00
Planning Commission
319 S. Water St., Kent
Wed Dec 16, 2026 · 19:00
City Council
319 S. Water St., Kent
Thu Dec 17, 2026 · 17:30
Parks and Recreation Board
Old Jail, Kent
Mon Dec 21, 2026 · 19:00
Board of Zoning Appeals
319 S. Water St., Kent
Mon Dec 21, 2026 · 17:00
Civil Service Commission
319 S. Water St., Kent
Mon Dec 21, 2026 · 19:00
Board of Zoning Appeals
319 S. Water St., Kent
Mon Jan 4, 2027 · 17:00
Shade Tree Commission
319 S. Water Street, Kent
Mon Jan 4, 2027 · 17:00
Shade Tree Commission
319 S. Water St., Kent
Tue Jan 5, 2027 · 19:00
Planning Commission
319 S. Water St., Kent
Tue Jan 12, 2027 · 17:30
Board of Health
201 East Erie Street, Kent
Tue Jan 12, 2027 · 17:30
Board of Health
201 E ERIE ST STE E, KENT
Tue Jan 12, 2027 · 17:30
Board of Health
201 E ERIE ST STE E, KENT
Tue Jan 12, 2027 · 17:30
Board of Health
201 E ERIE ST STE E, KENT
Tue Jan 12, 2027 · 17:30
Board of Health
201 E ERIE ST STE E, KENT
Mon Jan 18, 2027 · 19:00
Board of Zoning Appeals
319 S. Water St., Kent
Mon Jan 18, 2027 · 17:00
Civil Service Commission
319 S. Water St., Kent
Mon Jan 18, 2027 · 19:00
Board of Zoning Appeals
319 S. Water St., Kent
Wed Jan 20, 2027 · 19:00
City Council
319 S. Water St., Kent
Mon Feb 1, 2027 · 17:00
Shade Tree Commission
319 S. Water Street, Kent
Mon Feb 1, 2027 · 17:00
Shade Tree Commission
319 S. Water St., Kent
Tue Feb 9, 2027 · 17:30
Board of Health
201 E ERIE ST STE E, KENT
Tue Feb 9, 2027 · 17:30
Board of Health
201 E ERIE ST STE E, KENT
Tue Feb 9, 2027 · 17:30
Board of Health
201 E ERIE ST STE E, KENT
Tue Feb 9, 2027 · 17:30
Board of Health
201 E ERIE ST STE E, KENT
Mon Feb 15, 2027 · 19:00
Board of Zoning Appeals
319 S. Water St., Kent
Mon Feb 15, 2027 · 19:00
Board of Zoning Appeals
319 S. Water St., Kent
Mon Feb 15, 2027 · 17:00
Civil Service Commission
319 S. Water St., Kent
Wed Feb 17, 2027 · 19:00
City Council
319 S. Water St., Kent
Mon Mar 1, 2027 · 17:00
Shade Tree Commission
319 S. Water St., Kent
Mon Mar 1, 2027 · 17:00
Shade Tree Commission
319 S. Water Street, Kent
Tue Mar 9, 2027 · 17:30
Board of Health
201 E ERIE ST STE E, KENT
Tue Mar 9, 2027 · 17:30
Board of Health
201 E ERIE ST STE E, KENT
Tue Mar 9, 2027 · 17:30
Board of Health
201 E ERIE ST STE E, KENT
Tue Mar 9, 2027 · 17:30
Board of Health
201 E ERIE ST STE E, KENT
Mon Mar 15, 2027 · 17:00
Civil Service Commission
319 S. Water St., Kent
Mon Mar 15, 2027 · 19:00
Board of Zoning Appeals
319 S. Water St., Kent
Mon Mar 15, 2027 · 19:00
Board of Zoning Appeals
319 S. Water St., Kent
Wed Mar 17, 2027 · 19:00
City Council
319 S. Water St., Kent
Mon Apr 5, 2027 · 17:00
Shade Tree Commission
319 S. Water Street, Kent
Mon Apr 5, 2027 · 17:00
Shade Tree Commission
319 S. Water St., Kent
Tue Apr 13, 2027 · 17:30
Board of Health
201 E ERIE ST STE E, KENT
Tue Apr 13, 2027 · 17:30
Board of Health
201 E ERIE ST STE E, KENT
Tue Apr 13, 2027 · 17:30
Board of Health
201 E ERIE ST STE E, KENT
Tue Apr 13, 2027 · 17:30
Board of Health
201 E ERIE ST STE E, KENT
Mon Apr 19, 2027 · 19:00
Board of Zoning Appeals
319 S. Water St., Kent
Mon Apr 19, 2027 · 19:00
Board of Zoning Appeals
319 S. Water St., Kent
Mon Apr 19, 2027 · 17:00
Civil Service Commission
319 S. Water St., Kent
Mon May 3, 2027 · 17:00
Shade Tree Commission
319 S. Water St., Kent
Mon May 3, 2027 · 17:00
Shade Tree Commission
319 S. Water Street, Kent
Tue May 11, 2027 · 17:30
Board of Health
201 E ERIE ST STE E, KENT
Tue May 11, 2027 · 17:30
Board of Health
201 E ERIE ST STE E, KENT
Tue May 11, 2027 · 17:30
Board of Health
201 E ERIE ST STE E, KENT
Tue May 11, 2027 · 17:30
Board of Health
201 E ERIE ST STE E, KENT
Mon May 17, 2027 · 19:00
Board of Zoning Appeals
319 S. Water St., Kent
Mon May 17, 2027 · 17:00
Civil Service Commission
319 S. Water St., Kent
Mon May 17, 2027 · 19:00
Board of Zoning Appeals
319 S. Water St., Kent
Mon Jun 7, 2027 · 17:00
Shade Tree Commission
319 S. Water St., Kent
Mon Jun 7, 2027 · 17:00
Shade Tree Commission
319 S. Water Street, Kent
Mon Jun 21, 2027 · 19:00
Board of Zoning Appeals
319 S. Water St., Kent
Mon Jun 21, 2027 · 17:00
Civil Service Commission
319 S. Water St., Kent
Mon Jun 21, 2027 · 19:00
Board of Zoning Appeals
319 S. Water St., Kent
Mon Jul 5, 2027 · 17:00
Shade Tree Commission
319 S. Water Street, Kent
Mon Jul 5, 2027 · 17:00
Shade Tree Commission
319 S. Water St., Kent
Mon Jul 19, 2027 · 19:00
Board of Zoning Appeals
319 S. Water St., Kent
Mon Jul 19, 2027 · 19:00
Board of Zoning Appeals
319 S. Water St., Kent
Mon Jul 19, 2027 · 17:00
Civil Service Commission
319 S. Water St., Kent
Mon Aug 2, 2027 · 17:00
Shade Tree Commission
319 S. Water Street, Kent
Mon Aug 2, 2027 · 17:00
Shade Tree Commission
319 S. Water St., Kent
Mon Sep 6, 2027 · 17:00
Shade Tree Commission
319 S. Water Street, Kent
Mon Oct 4, 2027 · 17:00
Shade Tree Commission
319 S. Water Street, Kent
Reuniones recientes
Thu Aug 20, 2026 · 17:30
Parks and Recreation Board
Old Jail, Kent
Wed Aug 19, 2026 · 19:00
City Council
El Concejo juramentará al jefe de policía y considerará la agenda de consentimiento con 8 ordenanzas
El Concejo Municipal de Kent llevará a cabo una reunión ordinaria el 19 de agosto de 2026, comenzando con una sesión de la Junta de Control. La agenda incluye la juramentación del Jefe de Policía Gary Stone, una proclamación para Aaron Ruggles y comentarios del público. El asunto principal es una agenda de consentimiento de ocho ordenanzas, que incluyen la autorización del pago de órdenes de compra superiores a $3,000, la enmienda del cuórum de vivienda justa, la certificación de facturas impagas por reparaciones de aceras y cargos de servicios públicos al auditor del condado, la extensión del acuerdo del oficial de recursos escolares, la aceptación de servidumbres para el proyecto de North Mantua Street y la aprobación de una conexión de agua para una propiedad en State Route 43. Todos los informes de los comités indican que no hay asuntos pendientes.
- Juramentación del Jefe de Policía Gary Stone
- Ordenanza 2026-73: autorizar el pago de órdenes de compra que excedan $3,000
- Ordenanza 2026-74: enmendar el cuórum de vivienda justa (Sección 557.05(e))
- Ordenanza 2026-75/76/77: certificar facturas impagas de aceras, servicios públicos y cumplimiento de códigos al auditor del condado para gravamen fiscal
- Ordenanza 2026-78: extender el MOU del oficial de recursos escolares con la Junta de Educación de Kent City hasta el 1 de junio de 2027
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City of Kent
Regular City Council Meeting
319 S. Water Street, Kent, Ohio 44240
Council Chambers
Wednesday, August 19, 2026
AGENDA
6:55PM
BOARD OF CONTROL
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING will begin immediately after Board of
Control
1. ROLL CALL
2. OPENING REMARKS AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – Ms. Shaffer Bish
3. SWEARING-IN OF POLICE CHIEF GARY STONE – Mayor Amrhein
4. PROCLAMATION FOR AARON RUGGLES – Mayor Amrhein
5. COMMUNICATIONS
5.1
Public Comment – Anyone wishing to address Council must submit their written
comments to the Clerk of Council at councilclerk@kentohio.gov by 4:30pm on the
meeting day. If also requesting to speak at the meeting, comments are limited to
three (3) minutes.
5.2
Written Communication (on file in Clerk of Council’s office)
5.2.1 On July 20, 2026, the agenda for the July 27, 2026 Board of Zoning Appeals
meeting was received and posted.
5.2.2 On July 30, 2026, a letter was received in the Clerk’s office, registering a
complaint about the restrictions that the City’s noise ordinance places on
residents. The letter was shared with Council.
5.2.3 On August …
Tue Aug 18, 2026 · 19:00
Planning Commission
319 S. Water St., Kent
Mon Aug 17, 2026 · 19:00
Board of Zoning Appeals
319 S. Water St., Kent
Mon Aug 17, 2026 · 17:00
Civil Service Commission
319 S. Water St., Kent
Mon Aug 17, 2026 · 19:00
Board of Zoning Appeals
319 S. Water St., Kent
Mon Aug 17, 2026 · 19:00
Board of Zoning Appeals
BZA to hear four variance requests for structures at 128 N. Prospect St.
The Kent Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing and business meeting on August 17, 2026, to consider a single new business item: four variance requests from Benjamin Tipton for property at 128 N. Prospect Street. The requests seek to reduce required setbacks for a wood storage unit and a shed, and to allow three subordinate structures where only two are permitted. The board will also review meeting minutes from July 27, 2026.
- Variance to allow wood storage unit 1 foot from rear property line (9-foot variance from 10-foot requirement)
- Variance to allow wood storage unit 2 feet from south property line (8-foot variance)
- Variance to allow shed 2 feet from south property line (8-foot variance)
- Variance to allow three subordinate structures on parcel (limit is two)
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KENT CITY BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS
PUBLIC HEARING & BUSINESS MEETING
CITY OF KENT COUNCIL CHAMBERS
319 S. WATER STREET
AUGUST 17, 2026
7:00 P.M.
I.
CALL TO ORDER
II.
ROLL CALL
III.
PREAMBLE
IV.
ADMINISTRATION OF THE OATH
V.
NEW BUSINESS
BZ26-008
BENJAMIN TIPTON
128 N. PROSPECT STREET
Section:
1106.10(A)
Request:
1. A variance from Section 1106.10(A) to allow for a 9-foot variance
where 10 feet is the minimum requirement to allow a subordinate
structure to be located 1 foot from the rear property line. (wood
storge unit)
2. A variance from section 1106.10(a) to allow for an 8-foot
variance where 10 feet is the minimum requirement to allow for a
subordinate structure to be located 2 feet from the side (south)
property line. (wood storage unit)
3. A variance from Section 1106.10(a) to allow for an 8-foot
variance where 10 feet is the minimum requirement to allow a
subordinate structure to be located 2 feet from the side (south)
property line. (shed)
4. A variance from Section 1106.10(a)(1) to allow t …
Thu Aug 13, 2026 · 16:00
Standing Rock Cemetery
1361 N. Mantua St., Kent
Tue Aug 11, 2026 · 17:30
Board of Health
La Junta votará sobre la denegación de la licencia de tabaco para Kent Mart Inc.
La Junta de Salud considerará denegar una licencia de venta minorista de tabaco para Kent Mart Inc. y revisará los gastos de junio y julio de 2026. Se presentarán informes sobre estadísticas y actividades del departamento de salud para esos meses, junto con una discusión sobre los datos comparativos de Servicios Epi. La reunión también incluye la aprobación de las actas anteriores y comentarios del público.
- Elemento de acción: Denegación de la Licencia de Venta Minorista de Tabaco de Kent Mart Inc.
- Gastos de junio y julio de 2026
- Informe Estadístico de junio y julio de 2026
- Informe del Departamento de Salud de junio y julio de 2026
- Discusión: Tabla comparativa de Servicios Epi
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City of Kent
Regular Health Board Meeting
201 E. Erie Street, Kent, OH 44240
Tuesday, August 11, 2026
Regular Health Board Meeting August 11, 2026
AGENDA
1. Roll Call
1.1. Roll Call
2. Approval of Minutes
2.1. Minutes Approval
3. Open Comments / Guest Comments
3.1. Bob Walker OPHCS Response
Dr. Angela DeJulius
4. Reports
4.1. Statistical Report for June and July 2026
4.2. Health Department Report for June and July 2026
5. Discussion Items
5.1. Epi Services comparison table
6. Action Items
6.1. Expenditures June and July 2026
6.2. Kent Mart Inc. Tobacco Retail License Denial
6.3. Executive Session
6.4. Adjourn Meeting
Wed Aug 5, 2026 · 19:00
City Council
El Concejo Municipal discutirá la creación de un nuevo comité de sostenibilidad
La reunión del Comité del Concejo Municipal de Kent revisará las actualizaciones del personal y los comités, incluyendo una propuesta para crear un nuevo Comité del Concejo de "Sostenibilidad". Otros temas incluyen actualizaciones de la estrategia de desarrollo económico, facturas municipales impagas y una donación de derecho de vía para el Proyecto de Mejora de N. Mantua St.
- Propuesta para crear un nuevo Comité del Concejo de "Sostenibilidad"
- Actualización de la Estrategia de Desarrollo Económico
- Consideración para certificar facturas municipales impagas al condado para la colocación de gravámenes
- Proyecto de Mejora de N. Mantua St. – Donación de Derecho de Vía
- Renovación anual del Acuerdo del Oficial de Recursos Escolares con Kent City Schools
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✓ Decidido: Council approves liens, SRO renewal, and water extension
The Kent City Council approved several items, including certifying unpaid bills for property tax liens, renewing the School Resource Officer agreement with Kent City Schools, accepting easements for the North Mantua St. project, and extending city water service to 5085 SR 43. The council also authorized an amendment to the Fair Housing Board's quorum definition and updated its pending list by removing several items.
- Approved certifying unpaid concrete/sidewalk repair bills for property tax liens (unanimous)
- Approved certifying unpaid utility bills for property tax liens (unanimous)
- Approved certifying unpaid non-utility bills for property tax liens (unanimous)
- Approved renewal of School Resource Officer Agreement with Kent City Schools (unanimous)
- Approved acceptance of easements for North Mantua St. improvement project (unanimous)
- Approved extension of city water service to 5085 SR 43 in Brimfield (unanimous)
- Approved amendment to Fair Housing Board quorum definition (unanimous)
- Removed Senior Advisory Committee, Downtown Historic District, and other items from Council Pending List
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Kent City Council Committee Meeting
Council Chambers
319 S. Water Street • Kent, Ohio 44240
AGENDA
August 5, 2026
6:55PM BOARD OF CONTROL
COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETING will begin immediately after Board of Control
CALL TO ORDER
COMMITTEES
1 Committee of the Whole – Chair Amrhein/Vice-Chair Clapper
1.1 July Yard Beautification Awards (Dominique Bollenbacher)
1.2 Staff Updates
1.3 Discussion of Proposal to Create a New “Sustainability” Council Committee
(Bridget Susel, Hope Jones)
1.4 Council Pending List Update (Dave Ruller)
2 Community Development – Chair Shaffer Bish/Vice Chair Wallach
2.1 Economic Development Strategy Update (Bridget Susel)
2.2 Proposed Amendment to Fair Housing Board Quorum Definition (Bridget
Susel)
3 Finance – Chair Celko/Vice-Chair Tipton
3.1 Consideration of Certifying Unpaid City Bills to the County for Placement as a
Lien (Rhonda Hall)
4 Health & Public Safety – Chair Hook/Vice-Chair Clapper
4.1 Annual Renewal of the School Resource Officer Agreement with Kent City
Schools (Chief Stone)
5 Land Use – Chair Clapper/Vice-Chair Hook
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CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Jack Amrhein called the Committee meeting to order at 7:00pm.
Present:
Ms. Melissa Celko; Mr. Jeff Clapper; Mr. Eric Dreger; Ms. Heidi Shaffer Bish; Mr. Benjamin
Tipton; Ms. Sarah Wesley
Also Present: Mr. Jack Amrhein, Mayor and President of Council; Ms. Kathy Coleman, Clerk of Council; Mr.
Dave Ruller, City Manager; Ms. Hope Jones, Law Director; Dominique Bollenbacher,
Community Outreach Coordinator; Ms. Bridget Susel, Community Development Director;
Ms. Rhonda Hall, Finance Director; Mr. Gary Stone, Police Chief; Mr. Jim Bowling, City
Engineer; Eric Helmstedter, Economic Development Director; Mr. Jordan Snyder, IT
Technician
COMMITTEES
Committee of the Whole – Chair Amrhein/Vice-Chair Clapper
City Staff Updates
•
Ms. Bollenbacher presented the Neighborhood Beautification Awards to Liz and Kyle Kutinsky of
Ward 6, who were in attendance, and to Renee and Randy Ruchotzke of Ward 5. She also reported
that there would be a Summer Movie Night on August 6, 2026 at Artemis Park.
Council Pending List
•
Mr. Ruller reviewed items on the Council Pending List. After discussion, Council voted to update the
list as follows, while noting that items may be returned to the list at any time:
REMOVE:
Senior Advisory Committee
Downtown Historic District
Role of Architecture Review Board
Arborist and Health Department Used in Rental Inspections
Warming Centers for the Unhoused
KEEP:
Discussion with Franklin Twp. re: Sidewa …
Tue Aug 4, 2026 · 19:00
Planning Commission
319 S. Water St., Kent
Mon Aug 3, 2026 · 17:30
General
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Mon Aug 3, 2026 · 17:00
Shade Tree Commission
319 S. Water St., Kent
Wed Jul 29, 2026 · 17:30
General
Kent City Health Board to hold special meeting
The Kent City Health Board will convene a special meeting to discuss employment matters in an executive session before adjourning.
- Executive session to discuss employment matters
- Meeting at Kent City Hall, 319 South Water Street
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KENT CITY HEALTH BOARD MEETING
Kent City Hall
319 South Water Steet
5:30 – 7:00 PM
July 29, 2026
MISSION: Healthy People, Thriving Community, and a Safe Environment
AGENDA for Health Board Special Meeting
1. ROLL CALL
2. EXECUTIVE SESSION - Matters regarding employment.
3. RETURN TO REGULAR SESSION
4. ADJOURN MEETING
If you require assistance to attend this meeting, please contact the Health Department at (330) 678-8109.
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City Manager File
Clerk of Council News Media
Mon Jul 27, 2026 · 19:00
General
Board reviews variance requests for 636 Emich Drive
The Kent City Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing on two variance applications submitted by Halle Troutman for the property at 636 Emich Drive. The first request seeks a 7‑foot setback variance where a 10‑foot minimum is required for a subordinate structure located 3 feet from the east property line. The second request seeks a 6‑foot setback variance where a 15‑foot minimum is required for a subordinate structure located 9 feet from the principal structure. The meeting will also include review of prior minutes and other business.
- Variance request: 7‑foot setback (minimum 10 ft) for subordinate structure 3 ft from east property line, 636 Emich Drive
- Variance request: 6‑foot setback (minimum 15 ft) for subordinate structure 9 ft from principal structure, 636 Emich Drive
- Public hearing on the above variance applications
- Review of meeting minutes from May 18 2026 and June 15 2026
- Other business items
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✓ Decidido: BZA grants garage side-yard variance, denies house setback variance
The Board of Zoning Appeals approved a variance for Halle Troutman at 636 Emich Drive to build a detached garage 3 feet from the east property line (7-foot variance from the 10-foot requirement), but denied a second variance to place the garage 9 feet from the principal structure (6-foot variance from the 15-foot requirement). The board found no hardship for the house setback since the garage could be moved to meet it. Minutes from May 18 and June 15, 2026, were approved.
- Approved variance for 3-foot side yard setback at 636 Emich Dr. (4-0)
- Denied variance for 9-foot distance from principal structure at 636 Emich Dr. (4-0)
- Approved May 18, 2026 meeting minutes (3-0-1, Szygenda abstained)
- Approved June 15, 2026 meeting minutes (4-0)
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KENT CITY BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS
PUBLIC HEARING & SPECIAL BUSINESS MEETING
CITY OF KENT COUNCIL CHAMBERS
319 S. WATER STREET
JULY 27, 2026
7:00 P.M.
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. ROLL CALL
III. PREAMBLE
IV. ADMINISTRATION OF THE OATH
V. NEW BUSINESS
BZ26-006 HALLE TROUTMAN
636 EMICH DRIVE
Section: 1106.10(A)
Request: 1. A variance from Section 1106.10(A) to allow a 7- foot variance
where 10 feet is the minimum requirement to allow a subordinate
structure to be located 3 feet from the east property line.
2. A variance from Section 1106.10(A) to allow a 6- foot variance
where 15 feet is the minimum requirement to allow a subordinate
structure to be located 9 feet from the principal structure.
VI. MEETING MINUTES
May 18, 2026
June 15, 2026
VII. OTHER BUSINESS
VIII. ADJOURNMENT
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CITY OF KENT
BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS
PUBLIC HEARING & BUSINESS MEETING
July 27, 2026
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Randall Smith
Michelle Sahr
O’livia Kennedy
Robert Szygenda
STAFF PRESENT:
Bridget Susel, Director
Kailyn Cyrus, Zoning and Grants Coordinator
I.
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m.
II.
ROLL CALL
Randall Smith, Michelle Sahr, Robert Szygenda, and O’livia Kennedy were present.
III.
PREAMBLE
The Board of Zoning Appeals, Kent citizens serving without pay, hear evidence at public meetings
both in support of and in opposition to an applicant’s request before rendering a decision.
Generally, the Board will decide to approve or deny each requested application at the meeting that
it hears the testimony. Some decisions may be continued for further review. Once a decision has
been made, the case is closed for the Board, as there is no provision in the code for the Board to
reopen a case. If the petitioner disagrees with the findings of the Board, there are only two proper
procedures. One is to resubmit a revision of the request that is more compatible with the code and
the second is to file an appeal in the Common Pleas Court. Anyone interested in appealing a
decision of the Board is advised to seek private legal counsel.
IV.
ADMINISTRATION OF OATH
Ms. Susel instructed members of the audience, wishing to be heard on any of the cases
presented at this meeting, to raise their right hand. She administered the oath. The participant(s)
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Wed Jul 22, 2026 · 19:00
City Council
Kent City Council to vote on 2027 tax budget and fire department grants
City Council will consider several ordinances regarding city finances, including the 2027 tax budget and purchase orders exceeding $3,000. The body is also reviewing grant applications for fire department staffing and equipment, as well as a noise ordinance amendment.
- Draft 2026-63: Resolution adopting the tax budget for the fiscal year beginning January 1, 2027
- Draft 2026-61: Authorization to pay purchase orders exceeding $3,000.00
- Draft 2026-65: Application for SAFER grant for three firefighter/paramedic positions
- Draft 2026-71: Amendment to the "Unlawful Noise" section of codified ordinances
- Draft 2026-72: Appointment of Ash D’Angelo to the Sustainability Commission
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City of Kent
Special City Council Meeting
319 S. Water Street, Kent, Ohio 44240
Council Chambers
Wednesday, July 22, 2026 7:00pm
AGENDA
1. ROLL CALL
2. CONSENT AGENDA
Items listed under the Consent Agenda are considered routine. Each item will be read
individually into the record and Consent Agenda will then be enacted as a whole by one motion
and one roll call. There will be no separate discussion of these items. If discussion by Council
is desired on any item on the Consent Agenda, that item will be removed from the Consent
Agenda by Council motion and considered in its normal sequence under the Regular Order of
Business.
2.1 DRAFT 2026-61 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE FINANCE DIRECTOR,
UPON THE ISSUANCE OF A CERTIFICATE OF AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS, TO PAY
CERTAIN PURCHASE ORDERS MADE THAT EXCEED $3000.00; AND
DECLARING AN EMERGENCY .
2.2 DRAFT 2026-62 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY BUDGET &
FINANCE DIRECTOR AND LAW DIRECTOR, OR THEIR DESIGNEES, TO SIGN AN
ADDENDUM TO THE EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF KENT
AND DAVID RULLER AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY .
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Tue Jul 21, 2026 · 19:00
Planning Commission
319 S. Water St., Kent
Tue Jul 21, 2026 · 17:30
General
Kent City Health Board holds special meeting for employment matters
The Kent City Health Board is convening a special meeting to conduct an executive session regarding employment matters before adjourning.
- Executive session to discuss employment matters
- Meeting held at Kent City Hall, 319 South Water Street
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KENT CITY HEALTH BOARD MEETING
Kent City Hall
319 South Water Steet
5:30 – 7:00 PM
July 21, 2026
MISSION: Healthy People, Thriving Community, and a Safe Environment
AGENDA for Health Board Special Meeting
1. ROLL CALL
2. EXECUTIVE SESSION - Matters regarding employment.
3. RETURN TO REGULAR SESSION
4. ADJOURN MEETING
If you require assistance to attend this meeting, please contact the Health Department at (330) 678-8109.
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Clerk of Council News Media
Mon Jul 20, 2026 · 17:00
Civil Service Commission
Civil Service Commission reviews new hires and a testing exemption request
The commission is meeting to approve June 2026 minutes and review personnel updates. The body will consider a request for a testing exemption for specific engineering positions.
- New hires: TJ Grippi (Water Reclamation Facility Manager), Ryan Grant (Water Reclamation Facility Operator), and Alex Labajetta (Water Reclamation Facility Operator)
- Request from Melanie Baker for exemption from testing for Engineering Aide and Engineering Tech positions
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City of Kent Civil Service Meeting
July 20, 2026
319 S. Water Street • Community Room • Kent, Ohio 44240
AGENDA
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
1. CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
a) Approval of June 2026 minutes
b) Personnel Updates:
• New Hires:
TJ Grippi, Water Reclamation Facility Manager, eff. 6/29/26
Ryan Grant, Water Reclamation Facility Operator, eff. 7/6/26
Alex Labajetta, Water Reclamation Facility Operator, eff. 7/7/26
2. BUDGET AND FINANCE
No business.
3. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
No business.
4. HEALTH DEPARTMENT
No business.
5. PARKS & RECREATION
No business.
6. SAFETY ADMINISTRATION
No business.
7. SERVICE DEPARTMENT
Melanie Baker is requesting exemption from testing for the positions of Engineering Aide and
Engineering Tech.
8. OLD BUSINESS
9. NEW BUSINESS
10. ADJOURNMENT
*Rule 7.04 (b) In the case of a vacancy in a position in the classified civil service where peculiar and exceptional qualifications of a sci entific, managerial, professional,
or educational character are required, and upon satisfactory evidence that for specified reasons competition in such special case is impractical and that the position
can best be filled by a selection of some designated person of high and recognized attainments in those qualities, the Commis sion may suspend the provisions of
Section 124.01 to 124.64 of the Revised Code that require competition in such case, but no suspension shall be general in its application. All such ca ses of
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Mon Jul 20, 2026 · 19:00
Board of Zoning Appeals
319 S. Water St., Kent
Thu Jul 16, 2026 · 17:30
Parks and Recreation Board
Old Jail, Kent
Wed Jul 15, 2026 · 19:00
City Council
El Concejo votará sobre la subvención SAFER para tres puestos de bomberos
El Concejo Municipal de Kent considerará una agenda de consentimiento que incluye ordenanzas para solicitar subvenciones de FEMA para personal de bomberos, equipo y capacitación en seguridad, adoptar el presupuesto tributario de 2027, enmendar la ordenanza sobre el ruido y autorizar un acuerdo de uso conjunto para el John Davey Arboretum. Una moción separada nombrará a Ash D'Angelo para la Comisión de Sostenibilidad. Se recibieron comentarios públicos sobre la gestión de nieve/hielo y el paisajismo de Haymaker Parkway.
- Autorizar la solicitud de la subvención SAFER para financiar tres puestos de bombero/paramédico durante tres años
- Adoptar el presupuesto tributario de 2027 y enviarlo al auditor del condado
- Autorizar el acuerdo de uso conjunto para el John Davey Arboretum con Davey Tree Expert Co. y Kent City Schools
- Enmendar la Sección 509.12 (ordenanza de ruido ilegal)
- Nombrar a Ash D'Angelo para la Comisión de Sostenibilidad
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✓ Decidido: Council approves consent agenda with 11 items on first reading
The Kent City Council approved the consent agenda on first reading, covering 11 items including ordinances for purchase orders, budget adjustments, fire department grant applications, and a joint use agreement for the Davey Arboretum. The council also appointed Ash D'Angelo to the Sustainability Commission and approved the related resolution. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was brief and procedural.
- Approved consent agenda on first reading (6-0-0)
- Appointed Ash D'Angelo to Sustainability Commission (unanimous)
- Approved Draft 2026-72 appointing D'Angelo on first reading (6-0-0)
- Approved City Manager's Report items 1-8 (unanimous)
- Approved minutes from June regular and July committee meetings (unanimous)
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City of Kent
Regular City Council Meeting
319 S. Water Street, Kent, Ohio 44240
Council Chambers
Wednesday, July 15, 2026
AGENDA
6:55PM BOARD OF CONTROL
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING will begin immediately after Board of
Control
1. ROLL CALL
2. OPENING REMARKS AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – Mr. Hook
3. COMMUNICATIONS
3.1 Public Comment – Anyone wishing to address Council must submit their written
comments to the Clerk of Council at councilclerk@kentohio.gov by 4:30pm on the
meeting day. If also requesting to speak at the meeting, comments are limited to
three (3) minutes.
3.2 Written Communication (on file in Clerk of Council’s office)
3.2.1 On June 25, 2026, the Clerk’s office was notified that, due to a lack of
agenda items, there will be no Planning Commission meeting in July.
3.2.2 On June 30, 2026, the June minutes and July agenda of the Standing Rock
Cemetery Board of Trustees were received and posted online.
3.2.3 On July 2, 2026, an email was received from Rick Hawksley, inquiring
about the progress on establishing a snow and ice management strategy
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City of Kent
Regular City Council Meeting
319 S. Water Street, Kent, Ohio 44240
At 7:00pm, Mayor Amrhein called the Regular City Council meeting to order.
Present:
Ms. Melissa Celko; Mr. Jeff Clapper; Mr. Eric Dreger; Ms. Heidi Shaffer Bish;
Mr. Benjamin Tipton; Ms. Sarah Wesley
Also Present: Mr. Jack Amrhein, Mayor and President of Council; Ms. Kathy Coleman, Clerk of
Council; Mr. Dave Ruller, City Manager; Ms. Bridget Susel, Community
Development Director; Jim Bowling, City Engineer; Fire Chief Jamie Samels;
Dominique Bollenbacher, Community Outreach Coordinator; Ms. Melanie Baker;
Service Director; Ms. Angela Manley; Parks & Recreation Director; Police Chief
Gary Stone; Jordan Snyder, IT Technician
Motion to excuse Mr. Turner, Mr. Hook and Ms. Wallach was made by Mr. Clapper, seconded by
Ms. Shaffer Bish, and carried by unanimous voice vote.
OPENING REMARKS and PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Amrhein introduced Gary Stone, the new Police Chief, who spoke briefly to Council.
Mayor Amrhein then led Council in the Pledge of Allegiance.
COMMUNICATIONS
Public Comment
•
There was …
Tue Jul 14, 2026 · 17:30
Board of Health
201 E ERIE ST STE E, KENT
Thu Jul 9, 2026 · 16:00
Standing Rock Cemetery
1361 N. Mantua St., Kent
Wed Jul 8, 2026 · 17:30
General
La Junta de Vivienda Justa revisará la actualización del estudio de vivienda y el nuevo programa de adquisición
La Junta de Vivienda Justa elegirá un presidente y un vicepresidente, aprobará las actas de la reunión anterior y revisará el Contrato de Servicios de Contacto de Vivienda Justa con datos de informes desde agosto de 2025 hasta febrero de 2026. Los miembros discutirán el HB 135 y recibirán actualizaciones sobre el Comprehensive Community Housing Study and Needs Analysis y el nuevo Housing Acquisition Assistance Program.
- Elección de presidente y vicepresidente
- Aprobación de las actas de la reunión del 8 de diciembre de 2025
- Revisión del Contrato de Servicios de Contacto de Vivienda Justa (datos de agosto 2025-febrero 2026)
- Actualización del Comprehensive Community Housing Study and Needs Analysis
- Nuevo Housing Acquisition Assistance Program
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
CITY OF KENT, OHIO
Agenda
City of Kent Fair Housing Board Meeting
July 8, 2026 (5:30 pm – 6:30pm)
To be held at:
Kent City Hall - Community Room
(Lower Level)
319 S. Water Street
Kent, OH 44240
• Roll Call
• Election of Officers (Chair and Vice-Chair)
• Approval of Meeting Minutes: December 8, 2025
• Review of Protected Classes and Fair Housing Ordinance
• Review of Fair Housing Contact Services Contract
o Reporting data (August 2025-February 2026)
• HB 135
• Current City Housing Updates
o Update to the Comprehensive Community Housing Study and Needs Analysis
o New Housing Acquisition Assistance Program
• Adjournment
o Upcoming Workshop: Fair Housing for Real Estate Professionals
July 22, 2026 (1-3PM) at City Hall in Council Chambers
o Upcoming Workshop: Fair Housing for Kent Residents
September 2026
o Next meeting date: Fall 2026 (date TBD)
Any person who requires an auxiliary aid or service for effective communication or a modification of policies and
procedures in order to participate, should contact the City of Kent Community Development Department at 330-
678-8108 or via e-mail at kailyn.cyrus@kentohio.gov. Any request for auxiliary aid or other accommodation
should be made as soon as possible, but no later than forty-eight hours prior to the public hearing.
Tue Jul 7, 2026 · 19:00
Planning Commission
319 S. Water St., Kent
Mon Jul 6, 2026 · 17:30
General
Reunión especial de la Comisión de Sostenibilidad sobre temas generales
Esta es una reunión especial de la Comisión de Sostenibilidad de la City of Kent. La agenda incluye únicamente una discusión general sobre temas y proyectos de sostenibilidad, sin propuestas ni decisiones específicas enumeradas. La reunión es esencialmente procedimental y no contiene elementos concretos para acción.
- Discusión general de temas y proyectos de sostenibilidad
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City of Kent, Ohio
Sustainability Commission Meeting
SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA
July 6, 2026, at 5:30 p.m.
City Hall Community Room
319 S. Water Street, Kent, Ohio
1. Call to Order - Roll Call
2. Sustainability topics and projects
3. Adjournment
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Wed Jul 1, 2026 · 19:00
City Council
El Concejo celebra audiencia pública sobre la propuesta de presupuesto tributario para 2027
La reunión comienza con una sesión de la Junta de Control, seguida de una audiencia pública sobre la propuesta de Presupuesto Tributario del Condado para 2027. Posteriormente, la Reunión del Comité del Concejo considera una enmienda a las apropiaciones presupuestarias de 2026, analiza los impactos del ruido del centro en los vecindarios residenciales y revisa las solicitudes de subvenciones de FEMA para el departamento de bomberos. Otros puntos incluyen una actualización del proyecto de matriz solar y solicitudes de subvenciones y préstamos de infraestructura de OPWC. Se ha programado una sesión ejecutiva para asuntos de personal.
- Audiencia pública sobre la propuesta de Presupuesto Tributario del Condado para 2027
- Consideración de la enmienda a las apropiaciones presupuestarias de 2026
- Discusión sobre el impacto del ruido del centro en los vecindarios residenciales
- Solicitudes de subvenciones de FEMA para el Departamento de Bomberos (AFG, FP&S, SAFER)
- Solicitudes de subvenciones y préstamos sin intereses de OPWC para infraestructura
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Kent City Council Committee Meeting
Council Chambers
319 S. Water Street • Kent, Ohio 44240
AGENDA
July 1, 2026
6:55PM BOARD OF CONTROL
PUBLIC HEARING: 2027 TAX BUDGET will begin immediately after Board of Control
COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETING will begin immediately after Public Hearing
CALL TO ORDER
COMMITTEES
1 Community Development – Chair Shaffer Bish/Vice Chair Wallach
1.1 Solar Array Project Update (Bridget Susel)
2 Committee of the Whole – Chair Amrhein/Vice-Chair Clapper
2.1 Staff Updates
3 Finance – Chair Celko/Vice-Chair Tipton
3.1 Consideration of the Proposed 2027 County Tax Budget (Rhonda Hall)
3.2 2026 Budget Appropriations Amendment (Rhonda Hall)
4 Health & Public Safety – Chair Hook/Vice-Chair Clapper
4.1 Discussion of Downtown Noise Impact on Residential Neighborhoods
(Hope Jones, Bridget Susel, Eric Helmstedter, Nick Shearer)
4.2 Fire Department FEMA Grants (Jamie Samels)
4.2.1 AFG (Assistance to Firefighters) Grant
4.2.2 FP&S (Fire Prevention and Safety) Grant
4.2.3 SAFER Grant
5 Land Use – Chair Clapper/Vice-Chair Hook
6 Streets, Sidewalks & Utilit …
Thu Jun 18, 2026 · 17:30
Parks and Recreation Board
Old Jail, Kent
Wed Jun 17, 2026 · 19:00
City Council
El Consejo votará sobre colocar la extensión del impuesto sobre la renta en la boleta para la policía y los bomberos
El Consejo de la Ciudad de Kent considerará una resolución para colocar una pregunta en la boleta de noviembre para que los votantes extiendan y amplíen el impuesto sobre la renta de la ciudad a partir del 1 de enero de 2027, para financiar a la policía, los bomberos, el personal del departamento de servicios, los proyectos de calidad de vida y el servicio de deuda. El orden del día de consentimiento incluye varios artículos y ordenanzas rutinarios, incluidas las actualizaciones de las definiciones del código de zonificación y las regulaciones de las entradas de vehículos, un cierre de calle para evento especial en East Erie Street y las enmiendas a la ordenanza de la ciudad. El consejo también entrará en sesión ejecutiva para discutir asuntos de empleados y consultas legales.
- Resolución (BORRADOR 2026-53) para declarar una elección sobre la extensión y ampliación del impuesto sobre la renta para las operaciones municipales, los proyectos de calidad de vida y el servicio de deuda
- Ordenanza (BORRADOR 2026-59) que modifica el código de zonificación para alterar definiciones, agregar nuevas definiciones y especificar las regulaciones de las entradas de vehículos
- Ordenanza (BORRADOR 2026-55) que aprueba las actualizaciones de los planes de reubicación de empleados con Pingree 2000 Real Estate Holdings, LLC y Clerac, LLC (también conocida como Enterprise Holdings, LLC)
- Ordenanza (BORRADOR 2026-57) que autoriza la tercera enmienda a un contrato de arrendamiento con College Town Kent, LLC que cambia el cálculo de la tarifa anual de mantenimiento del estacionamiento
- Solicitud de evento especial (BORRADOR 2026-60) para el cierre total de East Erie Street desde Haymaker Parkway hasta South Water Street el 21 de agosto de 2026
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City of Kent
Regular City Council Meeting
319 S. Water Street, Kent, Ohio 44240
Council Chambers
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
AGENDA
6:55PM BOARD OF CONTROL
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING will begin immediately after Board of
Control
1. ROLL CALL
2. OPENING REMARKS AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – Mr. Dreger
3. COMMUNICATIONS
3.1 Public Comment – Anyone wishing to address Council must submit their written
comments to the Clerk of Council at councilclerk@kentohio.gov by 4:30pm on the
meeting day. If also requesting to speak at the meeting, comments are limited to
three (3) minutes.
3.2 Presentation of Military Order of the Purple Heart Organization Plaque
Matt Kelly, Portage County Auditor
3.3 Written Communication (on file in Clerk of Council’s office)
3.3.1 On May 28, 2026, an email was received from Kevin Koogle, regarding
noise violations from live music at the Zephyr. Mr. Koogle was provided a
link to Kent’s noise ordinance and the email was shared with Council.
3.3.2 On June 1, the Clerk’s office was notified that there will be no Planning
Committee meetings in June.
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