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Put-in-Bay Adds Emergency Insurance Rule for Rental Golf Carts
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The highest-priority permits, legislation, and civic activity — pulled from today's public records.
Emergency Ordinance 1538-26 adds insurance requirements and penalties for registered rental vehicles, as council debated moving licenses between the township's 718 carts and the village's 885.
The mayor asked legal counsel to circulate sample e-bike and scooter legislation, since current rental-vehicle rules don't cover them, while the Island Heritage District effort restarts.
Oct. 8 special meeting approves second readings on three bond ordinances totaling up to $2.765M for retiring bond anticipation notes.
Ordinance 1524-2026 establishes the official salary and compensation schedule for Put-in-Bay's officers and employees for the year — the annual pay-setting ordinance that governs how the village's small full-time and seasonal workforce is compensated.
Put-in-Bay completed an environmental assessment for a new sewer construction project — a prerequisite for state and federal financing on the island's infrastructure expansion, which includes the East Point and Ibis Drive sanitary sewer work.
Ordinance 1484-2025 amended Section 440.11 of the village code to update licensing and operating requirements for chauffeured limousine services — part of a broader effort to manage commercial transportation on the island alongside golf cart and dock regulations.
Ordinance 1526-2026 sends a May 5 ballot question to voters on raising Put-in-Bay's resort area tax from 1.5% to 2.0%, with council framing the increase as new support for the general fund.
The rewritten Chapter 875 expands registration and inspection rules, sharpens nuisance enforcement, and positions the rental program as a way to protect neighborhood character and preserve housing for permanent residents.
Put-in-Bay's amended rental application packet requires proof of Ottawa County lodging-tax registration, State of Ohio resort-tax registration, a local inspection, and a 24/7 contact before certification is issued.
The village is seeking engineering services for a sewer extension that would add new gravity lines, pump stations, standby power, property laterals, and road resurfacing across East Point Boulevard and Ibis Drive.
Put-in-Bay opened proposals for a three-year lease to run Village Docks A and C plus the bathhouse in Perry Park, putting a key harbor asset up for outside operation and possible further development.
Ordinance 1523-2026 formally authorizes recusals on matters involving the Put-in-Bay Gazette, Miller Boat Line, and Ashley's Island House, making council conflict boundaries explicit for the year.
| Record Type | Date | Record Name | Location | Summary | Action |
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Meeting | May 18, 2026 | Public Hearing 5-18-2026 | Put-in-Bay | The Village Council discusses regulating golf carts during a special meeting on May 18, 2026. They introduce and… | |
Meeting | May 14, 2026 | May 14th | Put-in-Bay | The Village of Put-in-Bay Council holds a regular meeting on May 14, 2026, where they approve two invoices totaling… | |
Meeting | May 7, 2026 | May 7th | Put-in-Bay | On May 7, 2026, the Put-in-Bay Village Council holds a meeting where they administer oaths to new police hires and pass… | |
Meeting | Apr 9, 2026 | April 9th | Put-in-Bay | The Village Council of Put-in-Bay meets to discuss agenda additions, approving two pay requests: $12,646 for promenade… | |
Meeting | Apr 2, 2026 | April 2nd | Put-in-Bay | During the April 2, 2026, Village of Put-in-Bay Council meeting, members approve Jacob Market's resignation and Bill… | |
Meeting | Mar 12, 2026 | March 12th | Put-in-Bay | The Village of Put-in-Bay Council meets to discuss various agenda items, including the approval of Greg Auger as… |
| Record Type | Date | Record Name | Location | Summary | Action |
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Legislation | Jul 28, 2026 | Complete List of Village Ordinances | Put-in-Bay | Complete List of Village Ordinances. | |
Legislation | Jun 29, 2026 | ORDINANCE 1523- 2026 RECUSAL OF MEMBERS OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL | Put-in-Bay | The Village Council of Put-in-Bay passes Ordinance No. 1523-2026, which mandates the recusal of Council Members Jeff… | |
Legislation | Apr 10, 2026 | PARKING | Put-in-Bay | Overview page for Put-in-Bay's parking system, directing visitors to village parking facilities and seasonal… | |
Legislation | Apr 6, 2026 | PARKING INFORMATION | Put-in-Bay | General parking information page for visitors and residents of Put-in-Bay, covering village parking regulations and… | |
Legislation | Mar 23, 2026 | Request for Qualifications -> Village of Put-in-Bay, Ohio - East Point Blvd and Ibis Dr Gravity Sanitary Sewer Improvements | Put-in-Bay | Request for Qualifications -> Village of Put-in-Bay, Ohio - East Point Blvd and Ibis Dr Gravity Sani. | |
Legislation | Mar 23, 2026 | REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS LEASE AND OPERATION OF VILLAGE OF PUT-IN-BAY DOCKS AND BATHHOUSE | Put-in-Bay | The Village of Put-in-Bay issued a request for proposals in December 2024 seeking a party to enter into a three-year,… |