Vandalia City Council Meeting - Monday, June 15, 2026

This is video from the regularly-schedule Vandalia City Council meeting of Monday, June 15, 2026. At the meeting, Council considered the following items: 1. Call to Order 2. Moment of Reflection 3. Pledge of Allegiance 4. Approval of Minutes A. Council Study Session Meeting Minutes: March 16, 2026 B. Council Meeting Minutes: March 16, 2026 5. Communications, Petitions and Awards A. Proclamation: Pollinator Week June 22-28, 2026 Mayor Herbst will present a Bee City USA Proclamation to Mr. Al Tuttle in celebration of Pollinator Week, which is June 22 through June 28, 2026. B. Proclamation: Sister Cities of Vandalia 50 years of service C. Introduction & Oath of Office: Justin Maxwell, Firefighter /Paramedic. D. Introduction: Cheynne Borton, Public Safety Specialist E. Introduction: Ryan Malott, Public Works Supervisor F. Introduction: Daniel Robinson, Vandalia Recreation Custodian G. Retirement Recognition: Steve Milliken, Division of Fire 6. Public Hearing 7. Comments from Interested Citizens 8. City Manager's Report A. Information Item 1. Robinette Park Splash Pad Ribbon Cutting – Monday, June 22, 2026 The official ribbon-cutting ceremony of the highly anticipated Robinette Park Splash Pad will be held Monday, June 22 at 10:30 a.m. at Robinette Park, 761 Enola Ct. 2. Annual Blood Drive – Friday, June 26, 2026 The Vandalia Division of Police will be hosting their annual blood drive at the Justice Center Community Room on Friday, June 26 from 9 am – 1 pm. Sign up early to get the time slot that works best for you! Walk-Ins are welcome, as space allows. 3. City Offices Closed – Friday, July 3, 2026 City offices will be closed on Friday, July 3 in observance of Independence Day. The Recreation Center will close on July 3 at 6:00 p.m. and will be Open 7:00 a.m. to Noon on July 4. 4. Star Spangled Celebration – July 3, 2026 The City of Vandalia and Butler Township will present the Star-Spangled Celebration on Friday, July 3 beginning at 6:00 p.m. at the Vandalia Sports Complex. 5. Summer Schedule – Council Meetings City Council established a summer schedule for Council meetings, which is one meeting a month on the third Monday of the month for June, July and August. The next regular Council meeting will be held on Monday, July 20th at 7:00 p.m. 6. Large Debris drop off Saturday, July 11, 2026 The City of Vandalia is offering Vandalia Residents free large debris drop off from 8 am – 2 pm at the Public Works Garage. Proof of residency is required. 7. River Clean Up, Saturday, July 18, 2026 Clean Sweep of the Great Miami River will be held Saturday, July 18th from 8 am – 12 pm. B. Action Items 1. Boards and Commission Reappointments & Expirations & Oaths Enclosed is a list of current members of various boards and commissions whose terms expire June 30, 2026, and are interested in reappointment. 9. Old Business 10. Resolutions A. 26-R-34 A Resolution Awarding The Bid For CIPP Lining Of Sanitary Sewer Project, Requested By Development And Engineering Services, To United Survey, Inc. At The Lowest And Best Bid Price Of $141,562.00 B. 26-R-35 A Resolution Waiving Competitive Bidding And Authorizing The Purchase Of Dispatch Radio Consoles For The Division Of Police 11. Ordinances - First Reading 12. Ordinances - Second Reading 13. Ordinances – Emergency A. 26-09 An Ordinance To Revise Appropriations For Current Expenses And Other Expenditures Of The City Of Vandalia, Montgomery County, Ohio During The Calendar Year Ending December 31, 2026, And Amending Ordinance 25-27 And Declaring An Emergency 14. Reports from Boards and Commissions A. BZA 26-0004 - 9375 N. Dixie Dollar General Market The Applicant, Choice One Engineering, on behalf of S & S Leasing LLC has requested a variance to construct a 9,100 square-foot retail establishment for the property located at 9375 North Dixie Drive. B. Vandalia Arts Council Meeting Minutes: April 21, 2026 C. Civil Service Meeting Minutes: April 24, 2026 D. Planning Commission Meeting Minutes: March 24, 2026 15. May 2026 Bill Listing $4,628,257.96 Monthly Expenses over $25,000 and Monthly Purchasing Card Detail in the amount of $45,271.66. A. May 2026 Bill Listing and Expenses over $25,000 B. May 2026 Purchasing Card Detail 16. Council Comments 17. Executive Session - To consider the purchase or sale of real property and discuss the compensation of a public employee. 18. Adjournment