Waynesfield council confirms zoning-board appointees, advances ordinances and sets community cleanup day

Waynesfield council on Monday approved mayoral recommendations for zoning-board appointees, moved several ordinances and resolutions through readings and set a community cleanup day for July 12, 2025.

Appointments and votes: Mayor presented five nominees for the zoning board of appeals; council moved and approved the mayor's recommendations by roll-call vote of the members present. The meeting minutes show affirmative votes by the four attending councilors.

Legislation and readings: Council adopted Resolution 25-3-1 amending zoning fee structures and held second readings on other measures including a fixed-asset policy ordinance and a resolution designating the veterans memorial park. A proposed change to the ordinance adopting the Ohio Basic Code was discussed: members recommended removing the edition year so the village would not need to repass the ordinance each time a new edition is published. Because only four members were present, the Ohio Basic Code change proceeded as a first reading.

Community cleanup: Council approved a motion to establish the village community cleanup day on July 12, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., providing residents an opportunity to use dumpsters and dispose of bulky waste; staff will publicize the date and logistics.

Park fee policy: Council discussed a park-committee recommendation to waive rental fees for a celebration-of-life event with military honors. Members cautioned about setting a precedent for fee waivers but agreed the group could use the memorial area and were advised to notify village staff; council did not adopt a blanket policy change at this meeting.

Votes at a glance: multiple motions and readings recorded affirmative roll-call votes by the four council members present; absent members were noted in the roll call.

The council adjourned after completing scheduled business.