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Mount Vernon City Council Meeting

January 12, 2026 · Mount Vernon, OH
Source: Source Document (PDF, 44 pp)
Retrieved April 29, 2026 from mountvernonoh.api.civicclerk.com ↗
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Attendees

Bruce Hawkins (President)
LeNan Hager (Fourth Ward)
Amber Keener (At-Large)
James Mahan (First Ward)
Mel Severns (At-Large)
John Ruckman (Second Ward)
Dale Miller (At-Large)
Taylor Jacklin (Third Ward)
✓ Present: 8/8

Decisions

#1

APPROVED

#2

APPROVED

#3

APPROVED

#4

APPROVED

#5

APPROVED

#6

APPROVED

Agenda Items

#1

Election of President Pro-Tem

The council elected Mel Severns as president pro-tem.

#2

Committee Structure

The council discussed and approved the committee structure for 2026-2027.

#3

Resolution 2026-01

The council approved a resolution authorizing the sale of city-owned personal property.

#4

Resolution 2026-02

The council approved a resolution confirming the mayor's appointments to various boards.

#5

Resolution 2026-03

The council approved a resolution authorizing the safety-service director to advertise for bids and enter into a contract for the 2026 street chip seal project.

#6

Resolution 2026-04

The council approved a resolution adopting rules for the conduct of city council meetings for the 2026-2027 biennium.

Public Comments

1 speaker
Rev. Justin Meier · Topic: Lime sludge removal

Rev. Meier expressed concerns about the removal of lime sludge from his backyard and the lack of response from council members.