WESTON—Weston Village Council met July 6, 2026. In an emergency reading, it passed supplemental appropriations for the village’s new ambulance and gave final approval to selling surplus village property through an online auction. Council also voted to have OHM prepare the Washington Street grant application in place of DGL, and heard residents’ concerns about fireworks and e-bikes.


Ambulance Appropriations Passed as Emergency


Council took up Ordinance 2026-8, which makes supplemental appropriations for the 2026 fiscal year so the village can buy its new ambulance. Councilmember Craig Warner moved to suspend the rules, and Councilmember Brittney Klockowski seconded.

  • Suspend the rules: Approved 5–0, all members present voting yes
  • Adopt Ordinance 2026-8: Approved 5–0 on a motion by Ms. Klockowski, seconded by Councilmember Jessica Susor

The Public Safety Committee’s June 22 report said there is still no confirmed arrival date for the new ambulance. The village is setting up purchase orders to move the power lift system and radio equipment from the old ambulance and to letter the new vehicle. The committee reported 210 service calls so far this year. Amy Eckhardt of Medcount reviewed EMS billing for June 1, 2024, through May 31, 2026. The committee said the village’s rates are within Medicare allowances, and it is considering whether to raise them to cover rising equipment and supply costs.


Surplus Property Headed to GovDeals


At its final reading, Council adopted Resolution 2026-6, which authorizes disposing of surplus village property through the GovDeals internet auction site. Items include maintenance equipment and surplus EMS inventory. Ms. Klockowski made the motion and Councilmember Travis Ackerman seconded. It passed unanimously on a roll call vote.

Council also held the second reading of the resolution creating the Village of Weston Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission. No action was taken.


Washington Street Grant Moves to OHM


Following a recommendation from the Public Works Committee’s June 23 meeting, Council held two votes on the Ohio Public Works Commission (OPWC) grant application for the Washington Street project.

  • Rescind the earlier vote to have DGL prepare the OPWC application: Approved unanimously (motion by Mr. Warner, second by Councilmember Erica Rupp)
  • Authorize OHM to prepare the OPWC application: Approved unanimously (Warner/Klockowski)

The committee also decided that adding asphalt testing to the OPWC project was unnecessary, because the contractor already follows ODOT standards.

In his report, Mayor Rick Easterwood said the village is working with Helms & Sons and OHM Advisors on the 2026 street resurfacing project. Concrete work was set to begin right away, including ADA-compliant sidewalk upgrades and roughly 100 feet of curb replacement. Detour and traffic signs will go up as work proceeds.


Fireworks and E-Bikes


Sheriff’s Deputy Tyler Petree attended. Ms. Susor brought up residents’ concerns about July 4 fireworks. According to the minutes, the fireworks went on for about six hours, past the village’s 10 p.m. noise ordinance, and left heavy smoke. “For over six hours at our area, to the point where there was so much smoke in my backyard, it looked like I was setting them off,” Susor said.

Council discussed whether certain large fireworks require a license and whether the village could opt out of state fireworks rules by local ordinance. Deputy Petree said staffing limits make it hard to enforce noise rules.

Mr. Warner raised complaints about e-bikes and scooters running stop signs, especially at Center and Union, and about ATVs crossing private property. Members described seeing three minors riding one e-bike at high speed on private property. Council also discussed how e-bikes are classified under the law and noted how hard it can be to tell when one is running on motor power.


Code Enforcement Report


Code Enforcement and Zoning Officer Ken Taylor reported the following:

  • Notices were sent about furniture in the boulevard on Oak Street and about PODs placed without permits. The Oak Street property owner said departing tenants left the furniture and about eight cats behind. The furniture is gone, but the cats are still an unresolved issue. A Maple Street POD has been removed, and another owner plans to get a permit.
  • An Oak Street resident has not yet responded to a letter about chickens.
  • Taylor told one resident that mobile homes are only allowed in designated parks, while manufactured homes are allowed if they meet all standards.
  • A Taylor Street owner is deciding whether to repair or remove a damaged fence.

Taylor also asked about sidewalks along North Main Street. He said the subdivision code requires sidewalks in subdivisions but not at individual homes. Council discussed whether to enforce sidewalks through the subdivision code or another legal route, noting that past sidewalk installations were often tied to school building plans.


Meeting Highlights and Minor Business


  • Bobby Bussinger Field: Council discussed a commemorative sign at the main ball diamond honoring Bobby Bussinger, a local ballplayer who was killed in a bicycle accident. A similar tribute used to be on a scoreboard that was taken down years ago. Members agreed the “Bobby Bussinger Center Field” name should be kept. Council referred the sign to the Administrative Process Committee (Susor/Rupp, unanimous), which will work with the Weston Sports Initiative on costs and location. Online attendee Ron Dallas said he supported the idea but believed the WSI “should be responsible for that fully, financially and locationally.”
  • Downtown Zoning Hearing: The Planning Commission is working to turn the downtown district framework from a resolution into an ordinance. One proposal would allow vacant commercial-district parcels to be redeveloped under R1 and R2 rules. A public meeting is scheduled for August 13, 2026.
  • Cat Ordinance: The Community Development Committee recommended removing the $20-per-day impoundment fee from the village code and more clearly defining owners’ responsibilities. It concluded it is too late to plan an America 250 celebration, and noted that the village’s earlier request for a commemorative placard was denied.
  • Records Commission: The commission is reviewing its records retention schedule, including video and audio recordings. It plans to present recommendations on August 10, 2026.
  • Cemetery Board: The board approved spending up to $150 on metal lot markers. A special board meeting on rules revisions is set for July 21 at 9:00 AM.
  • Maintenance: Administrator Harold Boggs said Northwest Water has finished cleanup at its excavation site, and its contractor will permanently repave the area later in July. The broken John Deere mower remains in the village garage while the Administrative Process Committee considers options.
  • Expenditures: Council approved a $16,217.86 bill summary and $6,810.21 in outstanding invoices (Susor/Rupp, unanimous).
  • Attendance: Councilmember Ashley Patel was excused. The meeting adjourned at 6:46 PM.

Source: Official minutes · Meeting video