Cheviot council adopts Ordinance 26-01 setting first-quarter 2026 appropriations

Cheviot — The Cheviot City Council unanimously adopted Ordinance 26-01, the Quarterly Appropriation Ordinance for the first quarter of 2026, which sets spending authority through March 31, 2026.

Council Member Troy Borgmann introduced the ordinance and was seconded by Council Member Amy Richter. A motion to suspend the rules was made by Richter and seconded by Hugo Peterman; the motion to adopt the ordinance was made by Richter and seconded by Chris Watt. The minutes record that motions carried by unanimous vote unless otherwise noted.

The ordinance will govern appropriations for the city for the period ending March 31, 2026. The minutes do not specify line-item totals or departmental allocations in the text of the meeting record; detailed budget schedules were not read into the public minutes provided.

The council began the Jan. 1 meeting with Council President Kerry Smyth calling the meeting to order at 12:00 p.m., followed by the Pledge of Allegiance and a moment of silent prayer. Mayor Sam Keller conducted the swearing-in of newly elected council members and the city treasurer and auditor before business on the agenda continued. After the ordinance vote, Amy Richter invited attendees to remain for a bell dedication tied to the USA 250 Celebration, and Council President Stefanie Hawk said she prepared handbooks for council members to help them in their roles.

Amy Richter moved to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Dan Morgan; the council adjourned at 12:16 p.m.