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Tuesday, October 27, 2026
Previews from posted agendas and recaps from approved minutes for Avon City Council and its boards and commissions. Every story links to the official document.
Meeting recap Civil Service Commission
At the September 8, 2026 Avon Civil Service Commission meeting, officials reviewed and updated eligibility lists for clerical, laborer, police, and fire positions. Several candidates were removed from active lists due to expired applications, unresponsiveness, or accepting jobs elsewhere, opening up opportunities for new applicants to be contacted.
Meeting recap Civil Service Commission
At the August 3, 2026, Civil Service Commission meeting, commissioners certified a new police officer entrance list featuring 57 candidates. Police and fire officials also shared staffing updates, noting upcoming retirements and ongoing efforts to fill open positions without lowering department standards.
Meeting recap Civil Service Commission
At its June 10, 2026 meeting, the Avon Civil Service Commission unanimously approved the eligibility list for the recent firefighter entrance exam. Fire Chief David Swope shared that 27 candidates sat for the exam on June 6, resulting in 24 passing scores. The commission also briefly touched on future possibilities for lateral entry rules and noted that the next special meeting is scheduled for August 3, 2026.
Meeting recap Civil Service Commission
At the June 1, 2026 meeting, the Civil Service Commission approved a new police officer entrance exam to help address open positions and a nearly exhausted hiring list. Fire Chief David Swope also updated the commission on the upcoming firefighter's entrance exam scheduled for June 6, 2026, and discussed future staffing plans.
Meeting recap Civil Service Commission
Avon is moving forward with filling a vacancy in the fire department. Commissioners voted unanimously to approve a new Firefighter and Paramedic Entrance Exam, which will be administered by the Ohio Fire Chiefs Association on June 6, 2026. City officials also discussed scheduling a special meeting in June to certify the exam results and get the hiring process underway.
Meeting recap Civil Service Commission
At the recent April meeting, the Avon Civil Service Commission certified updated eligibility lists for clerical workers, laborers, and police officers, alongside a new promotional list for fire lieutenant. Commissioners also reviewed name removals from police entry and lateral lists and noted the completion of the annual state civil service report.
Meeting recap Civil Service Commission
The Avon Civil Service Commission met briefly on March 2, 2026, to discuss the ongoing Fire Lieutenant Promotional Exam. Chief Swope shared that the written portion is complete, with the Assessment Center scheduled for March 14. Final results are expected to be reviewed at the next meeting.
Meeting recap Civil Service Commission
The Avon Civil Service Commission met briefly on February 16, 2026, to handle routine matters. With no action items on the agenda, the commission approved minutes from their previous meeting and quickly adjourned.
Meeting recap Civil Service Commission
At the January 5, 2026 meeting, the Avon Civil Service Commission approved a new promotional exam for the Fire Department to fill an open lieutenant position. Commissioners also updated several eligibility lists for clerical, laborer, and police positions.