For a summary of the May 6th meeting of the Minster Village Council with Village Administrator Don Harrod:

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Meeting Notes

1. Fireworks Ordinance Second Reading
   Council conducted the second reading of an ordinance establishing rules and regulations regarding the discharge of fireworks within the village. The ordinance stipulates that individuals may only discharge fireworks if they comply with the Ohio Advice Code, the Ohio Administrative Code, and the Ohio Fire Code. If an individual does not comply with these codes, they are prohibited from discharging fireworks. This ordinance has been under discussion for several weeks, and the second reading was presented at this meeting.
2. Vacant Building Registration Ordinance Second Reading
   Council held the second reading of an ordinance requiring the registration of vacant buildings within the Village of Minster. Owners of vacant buildings must submit a plan detailing future use of the building, such as renting it out, repurposing, or demolishing it. There is a registration fee that starts at $500 for the first year, and for each consecutive year the building remains vacant, the fee doubles. The ordinance aims to encourage local businesses and homeowners not to leave buildings vacant.
3. Dangerous Buildings Ordinance Second Reading
   Council gave a second reading to an ordinance classifying dangerous buildings within the village. The ordinance outlines approximately eleven conditions that could designate a vacant building as dangerous, including fire hazards, safety hazards, or structural instability (such as parts of the structure falling down). Buildings classified as dangerous must be repaired or demolished within 90 days. The council proceeded with the second reading of this ordinance.
4. Hiring of Pool Employees
   Council hired 33 lifeguards and 3 maintenance staff for the pool. This staffing will enable the pool to operate from Memorial Day into August of this year.

   33 lifeguards and 3 maintenance staff hired for the pool season, ensuring full operation throughout the summer.

5. Parks Department Equipment Purchase
   Council approved the purchase of a 2025 72-inch zero-turn cabot and a set of nursery forks for the Parks Department. These equipment acquisitions were approved to support park maintenance and operations.

   Equipment purchases for the Parks Department, including a zero-turn cabot and nursery forks, were approved.

6. Appointment of Police Officer
   Council appointed Connor Barrett as a police officer with the Minster Police Department. Connor is a recent graduate of Wright State’s Police Academy and will fill the department’s eighth officer position. His starting pay will be $25.72 per hour. Mayor Oldiges appointed him, and council confirmed the appointment through a motion.

   Connor Barrett, a recent Wright State Police Academy graduate, appointed as police officer at $25.72 starting pay, filling the eighth officer position.