WESTON—Weston Village Council met June 15, 2026, and voted to once again require a council liaison on every village board and commission. Council also held the first reading of a resolution creating a new Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission that would return spending authority to Council, approved the 2027 revenue budget for submission to the county, and sent a broken village mower back to committee.


Council Liaisons Return to Boards and Commissions


The Administrative Process Committee, reporting on its June 8 meeting, noted that Council voted in March 2025 to drop the requirement that each board and commission have a council liaison. The committee recommended bringing that requirement back.

Councilmember Jessica Susor moved to reinstate the requirement, and Councilmember Craig Warner seconded.

  • Outcome: Motion carried.

After the vote, members said boards without a liaison will have one assigned. They noted that Parks and Recreation is currently the main body without one.


New Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission


Under New Business, Council held the first reading of a resolution creating the Village of Weston Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission. According to the minutes, discussion focused on keeping the body’s advisory role while returning spending authority to Council, following public meeting requirements and state law, and the commission’s role in developing recommendations and plans for parks and recreation activities.

Mayor Rick Easterwood described the draft as “really not too much different from original documents, but it puts the power back to the council.” No action was required at the first reading.

The proposal came up again during the visitors’ portion of the meeting. Rob Myerholtz, who attended in person, asked about the role and authority of an advisory body compared with a board that has spending authority. He also asked why a body without executive authority would need formal board requirements and oaths of office.

Ms. Susor said that even as an advisory body, the commission must follow the Ohio Revised Code and public meeting laws. Mayor Easterwood said the commission is a public body under ORC 121.22. He explained that the resolution moves spending authority to Council, which means more administrative involvement to carry out the commission’s goals. The minutes record that he described the goal as centralizing budget authority within Council for greater oversight. The draft he read from says the commission would have three to five members appointed by the Mayor and would bring plans to Council for approval.


Mower Repair Sent Back to Committee


Administrator Harold Boggs reported that the village’s John Deere mower developed electrical problems again about a week after its last repair. The repair shop recommended replacing the entire wiring harness.

  • Wiring harness: approximately $989
  • Installation: approximately $584
  • Remaining machinery budget: about $200

“I know we don’t have any money for it,” Boggs told Council. Members talked about getting more repair estimates and comparing the cost of repair with the price of a new mower. Councilmember Travis Ackerman moved to refer the issue back to the Administrative Process Committee, with a second from Mr. Warner. The motion carried.


Budget, Bills and Grant Writing


Fiscal Officer Stephanie Monts submitted a written report. It noted that the proposed 2027 revenue budget must reach the Wood County Auditor in July and that the Administrative Process Committee had already reviewed it. Council approved sending the budget to the auditor on a motion by Councilmember Ashley Patel, seconded by Ms. Susor.

Council also voted to hire OHM Grant Writing Services on an as-needed basis to identify grants and help with applications. The minutes state that legal counsel reviewed the proposal and found that no legislation was required. The motion was made by Mr. Warner and seconded by Councilmember Erica Rupp.

  • Bills: $38,530.72 summary and $5,855.37 in outstanding invoices approved (Patel/Warner); Mr. Ackerman abstained.
  • May bank reconciliation: Approved (Warner/Rupp).


Code Enforcement


Code Enforcement and Zoning Officer Ken Taylor reported the following:

  • A June 5 grass notice to the owner of 13345 N. Main Street. Village personnel mowed the property after the owner did not respond.
  • Eight more grass-cutting notices.
  • Fence permits for 20835 Sycamore Street and 13407 Main Street.
  • A notice about a toilet left in the boulevard on Sand Ridge Road east of SR 235, and notices about a couch left in a boulevard elsewhere in the village.
  • Four letters about temporary storage units placed without permits.

Taylor also said a caller had asked to go door to door offering free books. He told the caller that the village’s Green River Ordinance and its background check requirements would apply. He plans to follow up with chicken permit holders who have not renewed.


Meeting Highlights and Minor Business


  • Internet Auction: Council held the second reading of a resolution allowing the sale of village property by internet auction. Members said it should cover the ambulance and also surplus equipment from the Maintenance Department and EMS.
  • America 250: Ms. Susor raised the idea of joining Ohio’s year-long celebration of the nation’s 250th anniversary, possibly with commemorative signage or community activities. Council referred it to the Community Development Committee.
  • Mobile Health Center: Ms. Susor presented a Health Department proposal for a mobile health center offering blood pressure and diabetes screenings, with other preventive services possible later. Council asked for a representative to attend a future meeting, and Mayor Easterwood offered to help coordinate. The Public Safety Committee may review whether year-round service is feasible.
  • Tree Commission: The commission finished its review of a proposed Tree Ordinance. Council decided the ordinance will not go to first reading until legal counsel Paul Skaff completes his final review. Boggs will get quotes for removing trees in Alumni Park.
  • Cemetery Board: The board reported that the tree donated by the Dewitt family has been planted and the foundation for the David Wurst monument is complete.
  • Stormwater: The Administrative Process Committee discussed a stormwater utility surcharge and possible levy options. It will gather information from neighboring communities.
  • Infrastructure: A gas line replacement between Taylor and Locust Streets will be bored through the alley behind homes because of a significant leak. Council asked for follow-up with JPX and Northwestern Water on the Milton Street patch.
  • Visitors: Boggs said the Route 235 sign was fixed by replacing its bulbs. Council asked for occasional mowing near the Oak Street railroad crossing and sidewalk. Taylor raised concerns about mowing open areas in the mobile home park and possible nuisance enforcement.
  • Attendance: Councilmember Brittney Klockowski was excused. The meeting adjourned at 6:42 PM.

Source: Official minutes · Meeting video