January 20, 2026 Newsletter

Renee Spencer asked about the Migration Sensation Banner size which will be going up across St. Rt. 226 downtown . The event is scheduled to take place on March 14, 2026.

Dark Skies/Lights Out Initiative: Renee Spencer shared this for the migrating birds season from the Wilderness Center. She explained that some villages adopt a lighting ordinance for new or replacement lighting to minimize impact on migrating birds. Council acceypted the information for future consideration. If anyone wants more information on Dark Skies/Lights Out please visit the Wilderness Center website.

New Business

Council President was selected, nominations were Heidi Garst and Christine Bender, the vote was for Heidi Garst for Council President.

Committee Assignments for 2026

Police & Administration: Jeff Edington, Christine Bender

Buildings, Lands & Parks: Christine Bender, Paula Shearer

Personnel, Finance & Insurance: Jeff Edington, Jeff Hammitt

Streets, Utilities & Sidewalks: Heidi Garst, Jeff Hammitt

Community Involvement: Heidi Garst, Alyssa Hilton

Public Records: Alyssa Hilton, Paula Shearer

Legislature

Ordinance 1-2026: Police Uniform Allowance for officers of the Village of Shreve Police Department.

                                    (First Reading)

Ordinacne 2-2026: Part-time Officer Recertification Stipend for up to four officers to complete receritification.

                                     (First Reading)

FEBRUARY 16, 2026

COUNCIL MINUTES

Deb Yoho & Alexis Skalsky talked about the Shreve Ohio 'TNR' Program (Trap, Neuter & Release). They have been trapping cats in Wayne & Holmes Counties to help curb the cat population. If anyone would like to help with trapping they can get ahold of Deb or Alexis. The more help the more control on the cat population. If you see a cat and it has one ear notched is has been taken care of. When they go through 'TNR' Program they get treated for fleas, FVRCP, & Rabies. If the cats are friendly and healthy they go into the shelters to hopefully find their furever home. If you would like to donate to help with 'TNR' Program costs; transport $10.00, Spay/Neutered & vaccines $52.00.  They have an account at AlterClinic in Canton, Ohio. This will allow anyone  who wants to donate easily do so! Simply call AlterClinic at 234-804-3064 and tell them you want your donation to go into the Village of Shreve Account. AlterClinic is also a 501c3 so your donation is tax deductible! If you mail a check please put on it Apply to Village of Shreve Account on the memo line.

Legislature

Ordinance 1-2026: Police Uniform Allowance for officers of the Village of Shreve Police Department

                                    (Second Reading)

Ordinance 2-2026: Part-time Officer Recertification Stipend for up to four officers to complete recertification.

                                     (Second Reading)

Ordinance 3-2026: Prohibiting Parking on Sunrise Drive.  Prohibiting parking on the street shall be prohibited for periods of time                                                  exceeding four hours and anyone parking on the street must remain accessible in the event the Village needs their                                          vehicle moved to conduct Village business or for Emergency reasons. First time offenders will get a warning ticket,                                        subsequent offense, the vehicle will be towed at the owners expense. To see the full Ordinance, it will be posted on                                          the Village's website and is also available at the Town Hall.

Ordinance 4-2026: Establishing a Fire Loss Insurance Deposit Requirement Pursuant to Ohio Revised Code Section 3929.86.  The.                                            Ohio Revised Code 3929.86 authorizes political subdivisions to require insurance companies to deposit the.                                                     municipality under certain conditions prior to paying out a fire-related insurance claim. Such a policy exist to.                                                   ensure the fire damaged property is properly remediated and the municipality is not left bearing the cost of.                                                     remediation.

Ordinance 5-2026: Village Cyber Security Policy. Ohio Revised Code Section 9.64 political subdivisions to establish a Cyber Security                                              Policy. Passed as emergency so this policy will go into effect in 30 days from February 16, 2026.

Ordinance 6-2026: Ordinance Establishing Signatures on Village Accounts.  The Village of Shreve seeks to ensure proper, but.                                                        efficient,  financial oversight of all accounts and expenditures. Passed as emergency so this will go into effect 30                                              days from February 16, 2026.

A quote for Water Distribution System Tools  was presented to council for approval. This will put the same tools on both the utility trucks to make things more efficient for the Water Department. Cost of tools is $1,700.74.

Council motioned to approve the hiring of Part-time Police Officer William Little to the Village of Shreve Police Department. He has six years of experience and has passed all his qualification and tests. His hire is immediate.

Police Chief Flinner presented a quote for a Motorola Radio for the Ford Explorer from Staley Technologies, Inc.  Council approved the request to purchase the radio at cost of $5,192.02, which was the same price we paid in November of 2025 for the Tahoe.

Discussion about Board of Tax Appeals Committee that the Council and Mayor will need to pick people to sit on.

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