The commissioners discussed updates on various local infrastructure projects, including the progress of the convention center and wastewater treatment plant, as well as recent community events. A presentation from the Parks Department highlighted the successful renovation and operation of the city pool, noting a significant increase in revenue and a zero-incident safety record. Additionally, the meeting included a public participation segment where a resident expressed concerns regarding a sewer backup incident, the resulting insurance claim denial, and the processing of public records requests related to the claim.
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The board discussed multiple ordinances and resolutions, including the approval of the 2026 Annual Action Plan for Community Development Block Grants, salary and compensation plan adjustments, and a $10 million water and sewer revenue bond ordinance for infrastructure improvements. Key agenda items featured budget adoptions for the 2026-2027 fiscal year, various public works and utility contract payments, demolition clearances, and zoning ordinance amendments regarding manufactured homes, recreational vehicles, and tiny homes. Additionally, the board approved a Safe Streets and Roads for All safety action plan and formally designated a new city representative for the conference center project.
May 14, 2026·Board meeting
Ashland Board of Commissioners Agenda
The agenda includes the final adoption of several ordinances, such as an electric distribution agreement for a water booster station, a change order for the Pollard Mills infrastructure project, the purchase of property for a future farmer's market, and a contract renewal for recording and broadcasting commission meetings. Consent items cover multiple demolition contracts for unsafe structures, pay applications for fire station shower installations and roof replacements, engineering services for wastewater treatment expansion, and repairs to the Logtown tank. New business items involve first readings for demolition contracts, fixing tax levies and license fees for alcoholic beverages, a federal grant application for the Mayo Plaza streetscape project, an update to city procurement regulations, and the submission of the 2026 Annual Action Plan for HUD. Additionally, municipal orders were proposed regarding police department grants, the establishment of a finance committee, fire department training equipment, and temporary construction easements for a storm sewer project.
Apr 23, 2026·Board meeting
Ashland Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting
The meeting included an ordinance for rezoning a property for townhome development. Several consent agenda items were approved, involving payments for HVAC projects, structure demolition, roof replacements, sidewalk construction, street paving, sewer overflow reporting, and engineering services for utility infrastructure and safety planning. A promotional appointment for a Water Distribution Crew Leader was also approved. New business items included ordinances for an electric distribution service agreement, a contract change order for infrastructure improvements, the purchase of property for a farmer's market, and a contract renewal for recording and broadcasting commission meetings. Additionally, a municipal order was passed to authorize the police department's participation in a regional unified police protection system, followed by a budget worksession.
