Council Meeting: 01/20/2026

Government Village Council
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Village of Gates Mills Council Agenda

January 20, 2026
Time: 05:30 pm
Location: Community House, 1460 Chagrin River Rd.

20260120 - 00 - Council Agenda.pdf (463.3 KB)
20260120 - 04 - Election of Council President Pro Tern for one-year term.pdf (94.3 KB)
20260120 - 07 - Minutes of Regular Council meeting of December 16, 2025.pdf (154.5 KB)
20260120 - 08 - Pay Ordinance 1305.pdf (393.9 KB)
20260120 - 12 - Financial Report.pdf (370.9 KB)
20260120 - 14 - Treasurers Report.pdf (1017.8 KB)
20260120 - 15 - Police Department Report.pdf (341.5 KB)
20260120 - 16 - Service Department Report.pdf (186.2 KB)
20260120 - 17 - Fire Department Report.pdf (495.8 KB)
20260120 - 18e - Planning and Zoning Minutes of December 02, 2025.pdf (393.6 KB)
20260120 - 19 - Resolution No 2025-48 (Third Reading).pdf (962.3 KB)
20260120 - 20 - Ordinance No 2026-1.pdf (171.5 KB)
20260120 - 21 - Resolution No 2026-2.pdf (110.9 KB)
20260120 - 22 - Resolution No 2026-3.pdf (199.5 KB)
20260120 - 23 - Resolution No 2026-4.pdf (278.7 KB)
20260120 - 24 - Resolution No 2026-5.pdf (174.2 KB)
20260120 - 25 - Resolution No 2026-6.pdf (198.7 KB)
20260120 - 26 - Resolution No 2026-7.pdf (285.5 KB)
20260120 - 26 - Resolution No 2026-7a.pdf (201.9 KB)
20260120 - 26 - Resolution No 2026-7b.pdf (468.7 KB)
20260120 - 26 - Resolution No 2026-7c.pdf (336.8 KB)
20260120 - 27 - Ordinance No 2026-8.pdf (108.2 KB)
20260120 - 28 - Resolution No 2026-9.pdf (835.6 KB)
20260120 - 29 - Resolution No 2026-10.pdf (846.6 KB)
20260120 - 30 - Ordinance No 2026-11.pdf (878.1 KB)
20260120 - 31 - Resolution No 2026-12.pdf (222.4 KB)

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Tentative votes

Please comment!

Ordinance No 2026-1.pdf
Notes: Very excited
My Vote: Yes

Resolution No 2026-2.pdf
Notes: None
My Vote: Yes

Resolution No 2026-3.pdf
Notes: None
My Vote: Yes

Resolution No 2026-4.pdf
Notes: None
My Vote: Yes

Resolution No 2026-5.pdf
Notes: None
My Vote: Yes

Resolution No 2026-6.pdf
Notes: None
My Vote: Yes

Resolution No 2026-7.pdf
Notes: Finally!
My Vote: Yes

Ordinance No 2026-8.pdf
Notes: None
My Vote: Yes

Resolution No 2026-9.pdf
Notes: Everyone did a great job with the selection process. Thanks for all of your hard work and I look forward to using the new site later in the year.
My Vote: Yes

Resolution No 2026-10.pdf
Notes: It’s easy to forget that civil liberties run on agreements like this one.
My Vote: Yes

Ordinance No 2026-11.pdf
Notes: A code of conduct for elected officials is a reasonable idea, and much of this ordinance is straightforward. That said, a few sections raise questions that I think are worth considering as this moves through the process:

  • Subjective language around nonverbal behavior (167.04): Prohibiting “scowling” and “facial expressions that suggest ridicule or contempt” is vague. Who decides what counts as a scowl versus concentration? This could invite selective enforcement.

  • Private conduct extension (167.08): Requiring respectful behavior “in private conversations related to Village business” and reminding officials they’re “always on display” and may be “eavesdropped upon” seems to extend a bit far.

  • The prohibition on publicly criticizing staff (167.09): While protecting employees from public berating makes sense, council members should be able to raise legitimate performance concerns publicly.

  • The penalty structure (167.11): A simple majority can strip voting rights for up to three months. Without clearer due process safeguards, this could be used against dissenting voices.

My Vote: N/A

Resolution No 2026-12.pdf
Notes: None
My Vote: Yes