Village Council Special Meeting Agenda: Retreat
- Published: January 15, 2026
— Public Notice —
Village Council AgendaSpecial Meeting: Retreat
Friday, Jan. 23, 9 a.m.–4 p.m
In Council Chambers, second floor, Bryan Community Center
Please contact the Council Clerk at 937-767-9126 or clerk@yellowsprings.gov for any questions regarding the meeting.
9-9:30 — AGENDA REVIEW AND INTRODUCTIONS
9:30-9:45 — COMMUNITY, COUNCIL, STAFF: Who Does What Big Picture
PURPOSE: establish a baseline understanding of how we all work together
9:45–11 — CURRENT WORK
PURPOSE: to ground us in what is already happening or been discussed
BREAK
11:15–12:30 — COUNCIL COMMISSIONS
PURPOSE: to review what is currently happening and get initial ideas on how we’ll manage Commission work together
12:30–1:15 — BREAK (lunch)
1:15–2:45 — HOW WE WORK TOGETHER
PURPOSE: to talk about the rules, facilitation practices, and other processes that will shape how we work all year, working to move from expectations to agreements
2:45–3:00 — BREAK
3–3:45 — VILLAGE VALUES & STRATEGY SCREENS
PURPOSE: to review the foundational ideas that guide our goal setting, budget, and more
3:45–4 — CLOSING & NEXT STEPS
The Village of Yellow Springs is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities. Any person requiring a disability accommodation should contact the Village, Clerk of Council’s Office at 937-767-9126 or via e-mail at clerk@yso.com for more information.











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