Nelsonville City Council Committee meetings Tue, 9/1/2026, 5:30PM at City Hall, the public are invited and encouraged to attend

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The City of Nelsonville announces that the following City Council Committees will be holding meetings on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, at City Hall.

5:30 PM – Parks and Recreation Committee
Duration: 60 minutes

  • Hear and discuss a proposal for a Pocket Park Proposal.

6:30 PM – Planning & Development Committee
Duration: 60 minutes

  • Review and discussion of alleyway issues and potential policy/code updates.
  • Review and discussion of tree cutting requirements.
    • Clarify responsible party.
    • Review of height and maintenance requirements.
  • Discussion concerning Petting Zoos and Exotic Animals
    • Review current regulations.
    • Discuss whether code amendments or additional regulations are needed.
  • Discussion concerning a Feral Cat Spay & Neuter Program
    • Discuss funding for trapping, spaying, and neutering feral cats.
    • Historical allocation of approximately $2,500 annually.
    • Discuss potentially allocating up to $5,000, subject to available funds.
    • Possible referral/recommendation to Finance Committee.
  • Discussion concerning festival and transient vendor regulations.
    • Review current festival and transient vendor requirements.
    • Discuss possible updates and clarifications to city policy.
  • Discussion concerning rental property and landlord-tenant code enforcement.
    • Review current policy concerning violations at rental properties.
    • Discuss violations resulting from tenant conduct where notice is currently issued to the property owner.
    • Consider amendments establishing clearer responsibility between property owners and tenants.

7:30 PM – Utilities Committee
Duration: 45 minutes

  • Discussion concerning information technology and artificial intelligence policy.

8:15 PM – Finance Committee
Duration: 60 minutes

  • Discussion concerning refundable water deposits — approximately $150–$175
  • Discussion concerning information technology and artificial intelligence policy Costs
  • Possible discussion concerning pocket park funding

Citizens comments may be made in person or Emailed to councilclerk@cityofnelsonville.com by 1PM, Tuesday, September 1, 2026. The meetings may be streamed on the City of Nelsonville YouTube channel https://tinyurl.com/bhv6bp4u. The public is invited and encouraged to attend.