Written with the help of AI from the Waynesville Village Council agenda, Monday, November 16, 2026.
Retaining wall at Hammel House: up to $30,000
Ordinance 2026-046 would let the Village Manager sign a cost-sharing agreement with the owner of 121 South Main Street, known as Hammel House. The village would pay 50 percent of the cost of a retaining wall, up to $30,000. An ordinance is a village law. This is its second reading.
At the Nov. 2 meeting, when the ordinance had its first reading, Chief Copeland said installing the parking lot created a drop-off and that the wall would benefit both properties.
Pay ranges and employment agreements
Ordinance 2026-051 would establish certain positions and amend the base pay rates and ranges for village employees. The agenda does not list the new rates.
Ordinance 2026-052 would authorize the Mayor to sign an amendment to the employment agreement with Gary L. Copeland. Ordinance 2026-053 would authorize the Village Manager to sign an amendment to the employment agreement with Jamie Morley. The agenda does not describe what the amendments change.
Law director contract
Ordinance 2026-047 would appoint Jeffrey D. Forbes and the law firm of Wood & Lamping LLP as the village’s law director and set the compensation. At the Nov. 2 meeting, Forbes described the contract as a two-year renewal with a modest increase in the retainer and the hourly rate. The agenda gives no dollar figures.
Chapman Street naming and unclaimed money fund
Ordinance 2026-048 would accept the public street right-of-way between Third Street and Main Street, dedicated partly as Chapman Street and partly as Tyler Street, and declare the whole stretch Chapman Street. At the Nov. 2 meeting, Forbes said the request came from the Map Room and that sections on record still refer to Tyler Street.
Ordinance 2026-050 would create an Unclaimed Money Fund (Fund No. 9903) under Ohio law and set procedures for handling unclaimed money, including that of the Mayor’s Court. At the Nov. 2 meeting, Finance Director Morley said there are several uncashed checks in the Mayor’s Court and General checking accounts, and that after five years the money can move to the General Fund.
Routine items
Council will also take up the roll call, the Pledge of Allegiance, the Nov. 2 minutes, committee and staff reports, and an executive session slot. The agenda lists no first readings and no tabled items.
How to weigh in
Council meets Monday, Nov. 16, at 7 p.m. at the Municipal Building, 1400 Lytle Road. The agenda sets aside time for public recognition and visitors’ comments, with a five-minute limit per speaker unless a majority of council approves more time. Earlier that day, the Waynesville Revitalization Partnership meets at 5 p.m. and the Finance Committee at 6 p.m. The next regular council meeting is Dec. 7 at 7 p.m.
Source: Waynesville Village Council agenda, Monday, November 16, 2026.
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