Defiance public meetings in 2025

City Council

The agenda indicates there is no meeting for the Defiance City Council on December 23 or December 30. The next regular meeting is scheduled for January 6, 2026.

City Council

City Council will hold first readings for several ordinances, including a proposal to adopt new fees for various city services. The body will also discuss a final development plan for the Bistel Addition Extension and budget appropriations for 2025.

• Proposed fee changes including increasing the License to Occupy Private Occupation of Municipal Rights of Way from $25 to $50
• Proposed increase for Street & Sidewalk Permit Applications from $5 to $50
• Proposed increase for Banner Permit Fees on light poles from $100 to $200
• First reading of a final development plan for property at the Bistel Addition Extension
• Ordinance to amend appropriations for current expenses for the period of January 1, 2025, through December 31, 2025

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will vote on appointments for the 2026‑2030 term, including Chairperson, Vice‑Chairperson, Clerk, and Secretary. It will also approve the minutes from the November 17, 2025 meeting. The commission will conduct a site‑plan review for an 86,800 sq ft industrial manufacturing building on approximately 35.51 acres at 1795 Plummer Drive in the Enterprise Industrial Park subdivision.

• Vote to appoint members for the 2026‑2030 term
• Vote for Chairperson for 2026
• Vote for Vice‑Chairperson for 2026
• Approval of November 17, 2025 Planning Commission meeting minutes
• Site‑plan review for 86,800 sq ft industrial building at 1795 Plummer Drive

The commission voted unanimously to appoint Ryan Mack as Chairperson, Steve Hoffman as Vice‑Chairperson, Melissa Sprow as Clerk, and Connie Seimet as Secretary for 2026. The November 17, 2025 meeting minutes were approved unanimously. The site plan for 1795 Plummer Drive was approved pending additional information for the Fire Chief and City Engineer. The meeting was adjourned at 4:43 p.m.

• Appointed Ryan Mack as Chairperson (unanimous)
• Appointed Steve Hoffman as Vice‑Chairperson (unanimous)
• Appointed Melissa Sprow as Planning Commission Clerk (unanimous)
• Appointed Connie Seimet as Planning Commission Secretary (unanimous)
• Approved November 17, 2025 Planning Commission minutes (unanimous)
• Approved site plan request for 1795 Plummer Drive pending further fire chief and engineer information (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 4:43 p.m. (unanimous)

Civil Service Commission

The Defiance Civil Service Commission will first approve the minutes from its October 27, 2025 and November 17, 2025 meetings. In new business, the commission will discuss a police lateral transfer. The meeting runs at 5:15 p.m. in the front conference room at 631 Perry Street.

• Approve minutes from October 27, 2025 meeting
• Approve minutes from November 17, 2025 meeting
• Discuss police lateral transfer

The commission unanimously approved the minutes from the October 27 and November 17, 2025 meetings. It declared the current police lateral transfer list expired because it contained only one name. The commission also approved a new testing procedure for lateral transfer police officer candidates, including a minimum two‑week posting and specified advertising venues.

• Approved October 27 and November 17, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Declared existing police lateral transfer list expired (unanimous)
• Approved testing process for lateral transfer police officer candidates (unanimous)
• Set minimum two‑week posting period for lateral transfer advertisements (unanimous)

City Council

City Council is reviewing a budget ordinance to allocate $66,747,194.52 for city expenses from January 1 to December 31, 2026. The body is also considering several first-reading ordinances regarding infrastructure and personnel.

• Proposed 2026 appropriations totaling $66,747,194.52 across all funds
• Contract for the Myrna Street alley sewer repair project
• Purchase of a new truck and plow for snow removal operations
• Permanent easements for the Bistel Addition Extension development
• Compensation for nonbargaining personnel for calendar year 2026

City Council

City Council is reviewing a proposed budget for current expenses and expenditures from January 1 to December 31, 2026. The body is also considering property appropriations for a storm sewer project and tax exemptions for specific real property improvements.

• Proposed 2026 appropriations totaling $66,747,194.52 across all funds
• Appropriation of real property at 1203 Ralston Avenue for the Ralston Avenue Roundabouts storm sewer project
• Ordinance to exempt certain real property improvements from taxation in exchange for service payments
• Renewal of a contract with Defiance County for legal services for indigent defendants

City Council

City Council will review ordinances regarding property interests and easements for the Ralston Avenue roundabouts project. The body is also considering a purchase for the water pollution control plant and tax exemptions for specific real property improvements.

• Appropriation of fee simple interest at 1203 Ralston Avenue for storm sewer construction
• Acquisition of an easement interest for the Ralston Avenue roundabouts project
• Purchase of a magnetic aeration blower for the water pollution control plant
• Acceptance of a perpetual easement at 1140 North Clinton Street
• Ordinance regarding public purpose tax exemptions for certain real property improvements

City Council

The City Council of Defiance will hold a Committee of the Whole and Finance & Budget meeting to review the 2026 budget overview for the general, capital, water, and wastewater funds. The council will also discuss liaison assignments for the upcoming year.

• Committee of the Whole meeting to review 2026 budget
• Finance & Budget Committee meeting to review 2026 budget
• Sewer & Sanitation Committee meeting to review 2026 budget
• Waterworks – Service Committee meeting to review 2026 budget
• Traffic Commission meeting scheduled for November

Civil Service Commission

The Civil Service Commission will discuss new business items covering several staff positions. Members will consider appointing a Zoning Commissioner/Code Enforcement Officer, a Residential Building Official, an Engineering Technician, and a Construction Inspector. The commission will also review the Firefighter Eligibility for Hire List and conduct Police testing.

• Consider appointment of Zoning Commissioner/Code Enforcement Officer
• Consider appointment of Residential Building Official
• Consider appointment of Engineering Technician
• Consider appointment of Construction Inspector
• Review Firefighter Eligibility for Hire List

The Civil Service Commission unanimously approved evaluation forms and oral interview testing procedures for the Zoning Commissioner/Code Enforcement Officer, Residential Building Official, Engineering Technician, and Construction Inspector positions. The commission also voted to remove Firefighter Candidate #6 from the eligibility list based on rule violations. A motion to remove Candidate #1 was not seconded and was suspended. All other motions carried with an aye vote.

• Approved evaluation form for Zoning Commissioner/Code Enforcement Officer (aye)
• Approved oral interview testing process for Zoning Commissioner/Code Enforcement Officer (aye)
• Approved evaluation form for Residential Building Official (aye)
• Approved oral interview testing process for Residential Building Official (aye)
• Approved oral interview testing process for Engineering Technician (aye)
• Approved evaluation form for Construction Inspector (aye)
• Approved oral interview testing process for Construction Inspector (aye)
• Approved removal of Firefighter Candidate #6 from eligibility list (aye)

Planning Commission

The Defiance Planning Commission will approve minutes from its September 15 and October 1 meetings, appoint a CRA representative, and vote for a clerk. It will consider a map amendment to rezone a 0.133‑acre parcel at 916 E. Second Street from B‑1 Neighborhood Business to R‑2 Medium Density Residence. It will also review a map amendment that would change a 33.8‑acre parcel at 0 Ayersville Avenue from R‑1 Low Density Residence to a Planned Unit Development overlay, including a variance to exceed 25% lot coverage and a plat review.

• Approval of September 15, 2025 Planning Commission meeting minutes
• Approval of October 1, 2025 Special Planning Commission meeting minutes
• Map amendment/rezone of 916 E. Second Street from B‑1 to R‑2
• Map amendment/rezone of 0 Ayersville Avenue from R‑1 to PUD overlay with variance request and plat review
• Appointment of CRA Representative and vote for Clerk

The commission approved a map amendment to rezone 916 E. Second Street from B‑1 to R‑2 and recommended it to City Council. It also approved a map amendment to rezone 0 Ayersville Avenue from R‑1 to a Planned Unit Development overlay, along with a variance to exceed the 25% lot‑coverage limit, and recommended these to City Council. The commission appointed Ryan Mack as the CRA representative and Melinda Sprow as the Planning Commission clerk, both unanimously.

• Approved map amendment rezoning 916 E. Second St from B‑1 to R‑2 (all members voting aye)
• Approved map amendment rezoning 0 Ayersville Ave from R‑1 to PUD Overlay (all members voting aye)
• Approved variance to exceed 25% lot coverage for residential PUD (all members voting aye)
• Approved review of the plat, pending receipt of required items by City Engineer (all members voting aye)
• Appointed Ryan Mack as CRA representative (motion carried unanimously)
• Appointed Melinda Sprow as Planning Commission clerk (motion carried unanimously)

City Council

The Defiance City Council will hold first‑reading votes on several ordinances. Items include a public‑purpose tax‑exemption ordinance that would require service payments in lieu of taxes, rezoning of parcels at 1910 Baltimore Street and 386 Maumee River Crossing, and easement appropriations for drainage and storm‑sewer projects on Ottawa Avenue and Ralston Avenue.

• Ordinance declaring improvements to certain parcels a public purpose, exempt from taxation, with service‑payment requirements
• Amend district map to rezone 1910 Baltimore Street from B‑3, R‑3, S‑1 to M‑2 limited industrial
• Amend district map to rezone 386 Maumee River Crossing from B‑3 to R‑2 medium‑density residence
• Authorize easement interest at 1105 Ottawa Avenue for drainage for the Ottawa Avenue Corridor Improvements project
• Authorize fee‑simple interest at 1203 Ralston Avenue for storm‑sewer construction for the Ralston Avenue Roundabouts project

City Council

The Defiance City Council held its regular meeting on Tuesday, November 4, 2025. No public hearing or special guests were scheduled, and no agenda items were listed for discussion. The agenda notes future budget overview sessions on November 18, 2025, but no business was addressed at this meeting.

• No agenda items were scheduled for discussion at this meeting

City Council

City Council will hold public hearings on two rezoning requests and consider ordinances for state infrastructure bank loans. The body will also discuss a contingency-based legal contract for PFAS contamination claims and property appropriations for drainage and sewers.

• Rezoning request for 34.023 acres at 1910 Baltimore Street to M-2: Limited Industrial District
• Rezoning request for 0.276 acres at 386 Maumee River Crossing to R-2: Medium Density Residence District
• ODOT State Infrastructure Bank loan applications for Ralston Avenue Roundabouts and Ottawa Avenue Corridor projects
• Contingency legal contract with Grossman & Kelly, LLP for PFAS civil claims (33% fee of gross recovery)
• Resolutions of necessity to acquire property interests at 1105 Ottawa Avenue, 1115 Ottawa Avenue, and 1203 Ralston Avenue

Civil Service Commission

The Defiance Civil Service Commission will first approve the minutes from its August 18, 2025 meeting. It will then discuss several new business items, including a job description for the M.A.N. Unit Commander, job descriptions for the Zoning Commissioner, Code Enforcement Officer, and Residential Building Official, a review of the classification schedule, and police testing.

• Approval of minutes from August 18, 2025 meeting
• Job description – M.A.N. Unit Commander
• Job descriptions – Zoning Commissioner, Code Enforcement Officer, Residential Building Official
• Review of classification schedule
• Police testing

The commission approved a revised job description for the M.A.N. Unit Commander, updated classifications for the Residential Building Official (Class E) and Zoning Commissioner/Code Enforcement Officer (Class H), and adopted an updated Classification Schedule. It also changed police physical agility testing to require only sit‑ups, push‑ups, and a 1.5‑mile run, and assigned the Police Chief to conduct local testing after National Testing Network results. All motions were seconded and carried with unanimous aye votes.

• Approved M.A.N. Unit Commander job description with revised supervision clause (all aye)
• Approved Residential Building Official job description classified as Class E (all aye)
• Approved Zoning Commissioner/Code Enforcement Officer job description classified as Class H (all aye)
• Approved updated Classification Schedule for Class D, E, and H positions (all aye)
• Approved revised police agility testing to require sit‑ups, push‑ups, and 1.5‑mile run (all aye)
• Approved withdrawal of previously required agility events (15‑lb weight, patrol car push, dummy drag) (all aye)
• Approved Police Chief to conduct local physical agility testing after NTN pass (all aye)
• Approved motion to table further discussion on local CSC rule changes for police testing (all aye)

City Council

The Defiance City Council regular meeting on Oct. 21, 2025 has no public hearing or special guests. Council members will hold joint Finance/Water/Sewer sessions to discuss priorities for the 2026 capital projects. The discussions cover Building & Lands, Finance & Budget, Sewer & Sanitation, and Waterworks – Service. No specific projects or dollar amounts are listed on the agenda.

• Joint Finance/Water/Sewer/Council discussion of 2026 capital project priorities (Building & Lands)
• Joint Finance/Water/Sewer/Council discussion of 2026 capital project priorities (Finance & Budget)
• Joint Finance/Water/Sewer/Council discussion of 2026 capital project priorities (Sewer & Sanitation)
• Joint Finance/Water/Sewer/Council discussion of 2026 capital project priorities (Waterworks – Service)

Planning Commission

The Defiance Planning Commission meeting on October 20, 2025 had no agenda items. Administrative and planning sections listed 'None'. The meeting consisted only of a clerk’s report, public input, and adjournment.

City Council

The Defiance City Council will conduct a first reading of an ordinance that would vacate a right‑of‑way in the plat of North Defiance. No public hearing is scheduled, and a brief citizen‑concern segment will allow individuals to record their name and address. Future joint Finance/Water/Sewer council meetings are noted for October 21 to discuss 2026 capital project priorities.

• First reading of an ordinance vacating the right‑of‑way in the plat of North Defiance
• Citizen concerns segment: name & address for the record (5 minutes)
• Scheduled joint Finance/Water/Sewer council meeting on Oct 21 to discuss 2026 capital project priorities

City Council

The Defiance City Council will hold a public hearing on a rezoning map amendment and plat review for 0 Rosewood Avenue, a site of about 8.836 acres owned by Jefferson South Holdings, LLC. The council will also take first‑reading votes on several ordinances, including approval of the city personnel policy manual, an emergency development plan for the same Rosewood Avenue property, a right‑of‑way vacancy, a perpetual easement at 1000 North Clinton Street, and an emergency easement acquisition for the Ralston Avenue roundabouts project. A special guest, Zeke Tracy, will give an update on banner regulations for city light poles in downtown and on bridges.

• Map amendment request to change 0 Rosewood Ave from B‑3 Highway and General Business District to a Planned Unit Development overlay with underlying R‑2 Medium Density Residence District (approx. 8.836 acres).
• First‑reading ordinance to approve the City of Defiance Personnel Policy Manual and amend Chapter 147 of the codified ordinances.
• First‑reading ordinance to approve an emergency development plan for 0 Rosewood Ave (31 townhouse structures, 90 residential units).
• First‑reading ordinance to vacate right‑of‑way in the plat of North Defiance.
• First‑reading ordinances to accept a perpetual easement at 1000 North Clinton Street and to authorize acquisition of easement interests for the Ralston Avenue roundabouts project (emergency).

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review a map amendment request to rezone parcels at 0 Rosewood from a Highway and General Business District to a Planned Unit Development (PUD) with an underlying R‑2 medium‑density residential district. The applicant, Jefferson South Holdings, LLC, also seeks several variances—including zero‑lot‑line dwelling limits, side‑yard setbacks, lot coverage, and unit‑per‑acre caps—along with a plat review for the approved 31‑townhouse, 90‑unit project. The commission will also conduct a site‑plan review for a 100,000‑square‑foot industrial building proposed by Edward Harmon at 25940 Commerce Drive, with variances for front‑facade offsets and front‑yard loading spaces. No decisions have been recorded; the items are scheduled for discussion at this meeting.

• Map amendment and rezoning request for 0 Rosewood, converting B‑3 district to a PUD overlay with R‑2 underlying district (Jefferson South Holdings, LLC)
• Variance requests at 0 Rosewood for zero‑lot‑line dwelling limits, side‑yard setbacks, lot coverage, and unit density
• Plat review for the 0 Rosewood development’s approved 31 townhouses (90 residential units)
• Site‑plan review for a 100,000 sf industrial building at 25940 Commerce Drive (Edward Harmon) with variances for front‑facade offsets and front‑yard loading spaces

The commission approved a rezoning map amendment and a Planned Unit Development overlay for Jefferson South Holdings, along with all requested variances and the plat review. It also approved two variances and the site plan for Edward Harmon's proposed industrial building. All motions passed with unanimous affirmative votes. The meeting was adjourned at 5:09 p.m.

• Approved Rezoning Map Amendment/Rezoning Request for Jefferson South Holdings (all aye)
• Approved PUD Overlay Request for Jefferson South Holdings (all aye)
• Approved all variance requests for Jefferson South Holdings development (all aye)
• Approved Plat Review for Jefferson South Holdings (all aye)
• Approved variance to exclude required offsets on front facades for Edward Harmon site (all aye)
• Approved variance to allow loading spaces in front yard for Edward Harmon site (all aye)
• Approved Site Plan for Edward Harmon's industrial building (all aye)
• Adjourned meeting (all aye)

City Council

The agenda indicates there is no meeting scheduled for the City Council of Defiance on September 30, 2025. All listed committee and commission meetings for September are also marked as no meeting.

City Council

The Defiance City Council will hold a regular meeting on September 23, 2025. Council members will conduct first readings of three ordinances—including one that designates eligible banks as public depositories of city money and declares an emergency—and a resolution adopting the Defiance Parks & Riverfront Master Plan. The agenda also includes the monthly financial reports for August 2025 and a special guest appearance by Kirstie Mack and Zeke Tracy for the 2026 Façade Program.

• First reading of an ordinance accepting permanent easements in the planned Whispering Pines subdivision and declaring an emergency
• First reading of an ordinance designating The State Bank & Trust Company, Farmers & Merchants State Bank, and Wes Banco as public depositories of city funds and declaring an emergency
• First reading of a resolution adopting the Defiance Parks & Riverfront Master Plan and requiring an annual review
• Monthly financial reports for August 2025
• Special guests: Kirstie Mack and Zeke Tracy – 2026 Façade Program

Civil Service Commission

The September 2025 Civil Service Commission meeting was cancelled because there were no agenda items. No decisions or discussions will take place at this meeting. The next regular meeting is scheduled for October 20, 2025 at 5:15 pm.

Planning Commission

The Defiance Planning Commission will consider approval of the July 21, 2025 meeting minutes and three planning items. Two rezoning map amendment requests seek to change land‑use designations for parcels at 1910 Baltimore Street (about 34.023 acres) and 386 Maumee River Crossing (0.276 acres). A street vacation request proposes vacating a 66‑foot portion of Broadway Street between Ridge Street and Van Buren (Jackson) Street.

• Rezoning map amendment for 1910 Baltimore St (≈34.023 acres) from B‑3, R‑3, S‑1 to M‑2 Limited Industrial District
• Rezoning map amendment for 386 Maumee River Crossing (≈0.276 acres) from B‑3 to R‑2 Medium Density Residence District for single‑family homes
• Street vacation request to vacate a 66‑ft width of Broadway Street between Ridge Street and Van Buren (Jackson) Street
• Approval of July 21, 2025 Planning Commission meeting minutes
• Roll call of commission members

The commission approved the July 21, 2025 Planning Commission minutes unanimously. It approved and recommended to City Council three rezoning map amendment requests: one for 1910 Baltimore Street, one for 386 Maumee River Crossing, and a street vacation request on Broadway Street. All motions passed with all voting members in favor.

• Approved July 21, 2025 Planning Commission minutes (unanimously)
• Approved rezoning of 1910 Baltimore Street and recommended to City Council (all members voting aye)
• Approved rezoning of 386 Maumee River Crossing and recommended to City Council (all members voting aye)
• Approved Broadway Street and Ridge Street vacation request and recommended to City Council (all members voting aye)
• Adjourned meeting at 4:45 p.m. (all members voting aye)

City Council

The Defiance City Council meeting on September 9, 2025 has no public hearings, special guests, or agenda items. All standing committees are listed as “NO MEETING.” The only scheduled item is a five‑minute slot for citizens to provide their name and address for the record.

• Citizen concerns – name and address for the record (5 min)

City Council

City Council will review several first-reading ordinances, including infrastructure improvements and legal settlements. The meeting includes presentations on the Parks & Riverfront Plan and the risks of lithium-ion batteries.

• Grant application to Ohio Public Works Commission for waterline replacement on Wayne Avenue
• Proposed settlement agreement with eight pharmaceutical manufacturers
• Contract for wastewater treatment plant improvements
• Agreement with the Ohio Attorney General for collection of unpaid income taxes
• Final presentation of the Parks & Riverfront Plan by City Planner Niki Warncke

City Council

The Defiance City Council will hold its regular meeting on August 26, 2025, at 7:00 P.M. in the Charles D. Beard Council Chambers. Two ordinances will receive first readings: one authorizing the acquisition of easement interests for the Ralston Avenue roundabouts project and another approving a 29-month electric aggregation service agreement with Dynegy Energy Services, LLC. Monthly financial reports for July 2025 will also be presented.

• First reading: ordinance authorizing easement acquisition for Ralston Avenue roundabouts project
• First reading: ordinance approving 29-month electric aggregation service agreement with Dynegy Energy Services, LLC for $2,765.00
• Monthly financial reports for July 2025 to be presented
• Citizen concerns segment (5 minutes) for public input

City Council

The Defiance City Council did not hold a regular meeting on August 19, 2025. All committees and liaison assignments also reported no meetings. The next regular meeting is scheduled for August 26, 2025.

Civil Service Commission

The Defiance Civil Service Commission will meet to approve minutes from its July 21 meeting and discuss personnel actions, including promotions and transfers within the police department and a maintenance technician role.

• Approval of minutes from July 21, 2025 meeting
• Review of M.A.N. Unit Commander promotion
• Consideration of Police Lateral Transfer
• Discussion of WTP Maintenance Technician position

The Civil Service Commission approved the minutes from the July 21, 2025 meeting. It voted to remove the physical agility test for police lateral‑transfer candidates, requiring only a medical physical. It also adopted an oral‑interview process for the Water Treatment Plant Maintenance Technician position, including scoring rules, veteran preference, and advertising locations.

• Approved July 21, 2025 meeting minutes (all members aye)
• Removed police officer physical agility test for lateral transfers (all members aye)
• Adopted oral interview process for Water Plant Maintenance Technician hiring (all members aye)
• Set minimum 60% oral interview score for Water Plant candidates (all members aye)
• Granted Veterans Preference Credit for applicants submitting DD214 before deadline (all members aye)
• Authorized advertising of the Water Plant position in The Crescent‑News, OTCO, Indeed.com, Ohio Means Jobs, and city website/Facebook (all members aye)
• Assigned Water Plant Superintendent, Assistant Superintendent, and HR Manager to conduct interviews (all members aye)
• Required independent scoring and tabulation by CSC clerk for Water Plant interviews (all members aye)

Planning Commission

The Defiance Planning Commission did not meet on August 18, 2025, as no agenda items were listed. The meeting was scheduled for 4:30 p.m. in the Community Room at 631 Perry Street but was canceled with no administrative or planning items to address.

City Council

City Council will hold a first reading for several ordinances including land annexations, easement acquisitions for road projects, and a collective bargaining agreement. The body will also review tax levy authorizations and contracts for city services.

• Annexation of 33.610 acres of land in Richland Township
• Easement acquisitions for Ottawa Avenue Corridor and Ralston Avenue Roundabouts projects
• Collective bargaining agreement between the City of Defiance and A.F.S.C.M.E. Local 2213
• Contract for prosecution of misdemeanor cases for the Village of Hicksville
• Resolution authorizing tax levies based on Budget Commission rates

City Council

City Council will hold first readings for ordinances regarding the purchase of real property and infrastructure projects. The meeting includes proposals for sidewalk construction and waterline replacement.

• Purchase of real property located at 734 Harrison Avenue
• Property acquisition of parcels 012, 022, and 032 for the Ralston Avenue Roundabouts project
• Contract for sidewalk construction along Ayersville Avenue
• Contract for waterline replacement on State Route 281
• Payment of $2,255.00 for parcel 012-WD,T1,T2 on Ralston Avenue

City Council

The agenda indicates there is no meeting scheduled for the City Council or its committees on July 29, 2025.

City Council

City Council will hold a first reading for an ordinance to acquire property for the Ralston Avenue roundabouts project. The body will also consider an ordinance to amend 2025 city appropriations and approve June 2025 financial reports.

• Swearing-in of Frank Herbert as Chief of Police
• First reading: Ordinance to acquire parcels 011, 013, and 019 for Ralston Avenue roundabouts
• First reading: Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 8620 regarding 2025 city appropriations
• Approval of June 2025 Bank Reconciliation, Expense Report, Revenue Report, and Statement of Cash

Civil Service Commission

The Civil Service Commission will meet to review personnel matters. The agenda includes discussions on police promotional and entry-level hiring as well as a maintenance mechanic position.

• WPC Maintenance Mechanic
• Police Promotional Testing for Sergeant/Lieutenant
• Police Entry Level/Lateral Transfer

The Civil Service Commission approved an oral interview process to hire a Water Pollution Control Maintenance Mechanic. It also adopted testing procedures for police lieutenant, sergeant, entry‑level, and lateral‑transfer officer positions. All motions were carried unanimously.

• Approved oral interview testing for Water Pollution Control Maintenance Mechanic (aye)
• Approved police lieutenant and sergeant promotional testing using NTN and OACP (aye)
• Approved marking the Police Entry Level certification list as expired (aye)
• Approved entry‑level police officer testing through NTN with specified score requirements (aye)
• Approved lateral‑transfer police officer testing with same posting timeline as entry level (aye)
• Approved the minutes from the June 16, 2025 meeting (aye)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review a site plan for a new drive-thru beverage kiosk and a variance request for a residential building. The meeting also includes updates on the Parks & Riverfront Master Plan timeline.

• Site plan review for a drive-thru beverage kiosk at 1180 N. Clinton Street
• Variance request for a 2-unit residential building at 214-218 Union Street to reduce side yard setbacks to 0'
• Variance request for 214-218 Union Street to reduce back yard setbacks to 12'
• Announcement of Parks & Riverfront Master Plan Community Workshop on July 29

The commission unanimously approved the May 19, 2025 meeting minutes. It approved the site‑plan review for the Brew Team drive‑thru beverage kiosk at 1180 N. Clinton St, contingent on required engineering information. It approved both the 8‑foot side‑yard setback reduction to 0 feet and the 30‑foot back‑yard setback reduction to 12 feet for the duplex project at 214‑218 Union St. The meeting was adjourned at 4:42 p.m.

• Approved May 19, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved site‑plan for 1180 N. Clinton St, contingent on required info (all members voting aye)
• Approved 8' side‑yard setback reduction to 0' for 214‑218 Union St (all members voting aye)
• Approved 30' back‑yard setback reduction to 12' for 214‑218 Union St (all members voting aye)
• Adjourned meeting at 4:42 p.m. (all members voting aye)

City Council

The agenda indicates there is no meeting scheduled for the City Council or its committees on July 15, 2025. The next regular meeting is listed for July 22, 2025.

City Council

The City Council will hold a regular meeting to conduct a first reading of an ordinance regarding property acquisition. This action is intended for the improvement of the Ottawa Avenue corridor.

• First reading of an ordinance to acquire parcels 008, 104, 018, 020, and 027 for the Ottawa Avenue corridor

City Council

City Council will hold first readings for two ordinances. One involves a contract to restore flood-damaged equipment at the Water Pollution Control Plant, and the other establishes a job creation incentive program.

• Contract for repair and restoration of UV Disinfection System at the Water Pollution Control Plant for $386,046
• Ordinance establishing a job creation incentive program for Titan Mechanical Inc.

City Council

The Defiance City Council will hold a regular meeting to conduct first readings on three ordinances. These items include personnel compensation, street renaming, and property acquisition for infrastructure improvements.

• Ordinance establishing salary and vacation leave for the City Police Chief
• Ordinance renaming the street connecting West High Street and Ralston Avenue to Latchaw Drive
• Ordinance authorizing real property interest acquisition for the Ottawa Avenue Corridor Improvements Project

City Council

The agenda indicates there is no meeting scheduled for the City Council or its committees on June 17, 2025.

Civil Service Commission

The Civil Service Commission is holding a special meeting to discuss personnel eligibility. The body will consider extending the hire list for WPC Plant Operators.

• Extension of WPC Plant Operator Eligibility for Hire List

The Civil Service Commission approved the minutes from its May 6, 2025 meeting. It then voted to extend the WPC Plant Operator Eligibility for Hire List for an additional year, setting a new expiration of June 19, 2026. Both actions passed unanimously.

• Approved May 6, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Extended WPC Plant Operator Eligibility for Hire List to June 19, 2026 (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The meeting scheduled for June 16, 2025, has no agenda items. No decisions or discussions are scheduled.

City Council

City Council will consider a third reading of an ordinance to create the Jefferson South Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Incentive District. This district aims to facilitate a residential subdivision of approximately 90 single-family townhomes. Council is also considering the first reading of an ordinance to annex 230.101 acres of land in Noble Township.

• Third reading: Creating the Jefferson South TIF Incentive District to fund infrastructure for ~90 townhomes
• First reading: Annexation of 230.101 acres of land in Noble Township
• Recognition of Fire Department promotions: Brandon Case to Captain and Roy Perez to Lieutenant

City Council

City Council is reviewing a proposal to create the Jefferson South Tax Increment Financing Incentive District to support a residential subdivision of approximately 90 single-family townhomes. The body is also considering the acquisition of property for the Ralston Avenue roundabouts project.

• Second reading of ordinance creating the Jefferson South TIF Incentive District for approximately 90 townhomes
• First reading of ordinance for property acquisition of part of parcel numbers 16 and 18 of the Wooded Acres Estates plat for Ralston Avenue roundabouts
• Discussion with Lisa Weaner of Fort Defiance Humane Society regarding an upcoming TNR event
• Updates from CIC Executive Director Erika Willitzer

City Council

City Council will hold first readings on several ordinances, including the creation of the Jefferson South Tax Increment Financing (TIF) incentive district. The body will also discuss the city's nuisance code during a study session.

• First reading: Creating the Jefferson South TIF district for a residential subdivision of approximately 90 single-family townhomes
• First reading: Amending Ordinance No. 8471 regarding an electricity supply contract for municipal facilities
• First reading: Application to the Water Pollution Control Loan Fund for wastewater treatment plant improvements
• First reading: Application for Community Development Block Grant funds for Ralston Avenue roundabouts
• First reading: Amending Ordinance No. 8620 to make appropriations for 2025 expenses

City Council

The Defiance City Council did not hold a regular meeting on May 20, 2025. No public hearing, special guest, or study session was scheduled. Citizen concerns were not taken, and all committee assignments listed no meeting.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider a site plan and two setback variances for a new home. The body will also conduct a final plat review for a project in the Bistel Addition Extension.

• Variance request for 326 W. Sessions Street to reduce rear yard setback to 24.72' and front yard highway setback to 18.5'
• Site plan review for a new residence at 326 W. Sessions Street
• Final plat review for 0 Wildwood Drive (Parcels J03-0179-0-001-00 through J03-0179-0-043-00)

The commission unanimously approved a variance to reduce the rear yard setback to 24.72 ft and another to reduce the front yard setback to 18.5 ft for the 326 W. Sessions Street project. The site plan for that project was also approved. The final plat review for 0 Wildwood Drive was approved with a recommendation to City Council pending City Engineer approval. The meeting minutes and adjournment were approved unanimously.

• Approved rear‑yard setback variance to 24.72 ft (unanimous)
• Approved front‑yard setback variance to 18.5 ft (unanimous)
• Approved site plan for 326 W. Sessions Street (unanimous)
• Approved final plat review for 0 Wildwood Drive, recommended to Council pending engineer sign‑off (unanimous)
• Approved April 21, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

City Council

Defiance City Council will hold a regular meeting where the most consequential item is a first reading of an ordinance to rezone 0 Wildwood Drive from an office-residential district to a medium-density residential district. No public hearing or special guest is scheduled, and no study session is planned.

• First reading of ordinance to rezone 0 Wildwood Drive from O-R to R-2 district
• Applicant: Baden Properties, Ltd., 2716 SR 66 South, Defiance, OH 43512
• Parcels J03-0179-0-028-00 through J03-0179-0-0043-00 in Bistel Addition Extension lots 85-100

Civil Service Commission

The Civil Service Commission is holding a special meeting to review applications for the position of Police Chief. The commission will also discuss the Engineering Project Manager position.

• Review of Police Chief applications
• Discussion regarding Engineering - Project Manager

The commission approved the minutes from the March 17, 2025 meeting. It adopted an updated job description for the Engineering Project Manager position and accepted a new oral interview evaluation form. The commission also approved moving forward with filling the Engineering Project Manager vacancy using the approved description, evaluation form, and a specified interview and advertising plan.

• Approved March 17, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved updated Engineering Project Manager job description (unanimous)
• Accepted updated oral interview evaluation form for Engineering Project Manager (unanimous)
• Approved proceeding with hiring Engineering Project Manager using approved description, evaluation form, interview panel, 70% passing score, and specified advertising outlets (unanimous)

City Council

Council will hold a public hearing on a proposed Tax Increment Financing incentive district for three parcels. First readings include an ordinance authorizing a contract for the Veterans' Memorial Park shelter house and sidewalk project (declared an emergency) and a resolution consenting to annexation with zoning restrictions. A rezoning request from Baden Properties to change 43 lots at 0 Wildwood from Office Residential to Residential, along with three variance requests, is also on the agenda. All committee meetings are canceled for May.

• Public hearing on TIF district for parcels B01-4167-F-004-00, B01-4167-F-005-00, B01-4167-A-016-05 under R.C. §5709.40(C)
• First reading of ordinance authorizing contract for Veterans' Memorial Park shelter house and sidewalk improvements, with emergency clause
• First reading of resolution consenting to annexation and establishing zoning restrictions (R.C. §709.023(C))
• Rezoning request by Baden Properties to rezone 43 lots at 0 Wildwood from O-R to R-2 for single-family homes, with variances to reduce lot width and corner lot dimension
• Citizen concerns period (5 minutes per speaker, name and address required)

City Council

The April 29 regular meeting of the Defiance City Council is procedural only. All committee of the whole meetings are cancelled, no public hearings or special guests are scheduled, and no ordinances or resolutions are listed for discussion or action.

• All nine committee meetings listed as 'NO MEETING'

City Council

The Defiance City Council will hold a regular meeting with no public hearings. They will receive March financial reports and conduct first readings of two emergency ordinances: one authorizing a contract for the Pleasant Street and Greenhouse Avenue sewer extension project, and another amending the 2025 annual street resurfacing ordinance to add additional resurfacing. Citizens may speak during the citizen concerns period. No committee meetings are scheduled for April.

• First reading of ordinance authorizing a contract for the Pleasant Street and Greenhouse Avenue Sewer Extension Project (emergency declared)
• First reading of ordinance amending Ordinance 8639 to include additional resurfacing in the 2025 Annual Street Resurfacing Project (emergency declared)
• March financial reports presented to council
• Citizen concerns period (5 minutes per speaker, name and address required)
• All April committee meetings (Committee of the Whole, Building & Lands, etc.) listed as 'NO MEETING'

Civil Service Commission

The April 2025 meeting of the Civil Service Commission has been cancelled due to a lack of agenda items.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider three variance requests regarding signage and building setbacks. The body is also reviewing a site plan for a new facility at 1747 Upton Street.

• Sign variance request for 601 Clinton Street to allow a 20' pylon sign and height increases
• Sign variance request for 1177 N. Clinton Street to increase monument sign height to 10'
• Site plan review and request to reduce side yard setback from 15' to 5' at 1747 Upton Street

The commission unanimously approved three sign‑height variance requests for the Wes Banco property at 601 Clinton Street, including increasing the maximum sign height to 16 ft 9 in, permitting a 20‑ft‑tall pylon sign, and allowing a sign up to 20 ft in height. It also approved a variance to raise the monument‑sign height to 10 ft for the Wes Banco property at 1177 North Clinton Street. Additionally, the commission approved a setback variance and a conditional site‑plan approval for the New Home Development project at 1747 Upton Street.

• Approved variance to increase sign height to 16 ft 9 in at 601 Clinton St (unanimous)
• Approved variance to permit 20‑ft‑tall pylon sign at 601 Clinton St (unanimous)
• Approved variance to allow sign up to 20 ft height at 601 Clinton St (unanimous)
• Approved variance to increase monument sign height to 10 ft at 1177 N. Clinton St (unanimous)
• Approved variance to reduce side‑yard setback to 5 ft at 1747 Upton St (unanimous)
• Approved site plan for 1747 Upton St contingent on final city‑engineer details (unanimous)

City Council

This regular meeting of the Defiance City Council is entirely procedural. All committee meetings are cancelled, no public hearings or special guests are scheduled, and no ordinances, resolutions, or other actionable items appear on the agenda.

City Council

Council will hear a first reading of an ordinance authorizing a construction services contract for the Water Pollution Control Plant improvements, declared an emergency. A special presentation on the Parks and Riverfront Master Plan Phase II is also scheduled. No public hearings or committee meetings are listed for this date.

• First reading: ordinance for construction services contract for Water Pollution Control Plant improvements (emergency)
• Presentation: Parks and Riverfront Master Plan Phase II
• Citizen concerns period (5 minutes, name and address required)

City Council

The Defiance City Council will hold a regular meeting with a third reading of an ordinance to repeal Chapter 109 of the city's codified ordinances. Two first-reading ordinances authorize contracts for the 2025 Street Resurfacing Program and for resurfacing Elliott Road and Cleveland Avenue, both declared emergencies. No public hearings or study sessions are scheduled.

• Third reading: ordinance repealing Chapter 109 of the Codified Ordinances
• First reading: ordinance authorizing a contract for the 2025 Street Resurfacing Program (declared emergency)
• First reading: ordinance authorizing a contract for resurfacing Elliott Road and Cleveland Avenue (declared emergency)
• Traffic Commission appeals for access permits at 621 Division St. and 408 E. High St. on April 2

City Council

At this regular meeting, the Defiance City Council will hold a second reading of an ordinance to repeal Chapter 109 of the codified ordinances, and first readings on three items: renewing the electric aggregation certification with the PUCO, authorizing a contract for a wheel loader with an emergency declaration, and a resolution supporting State Issue 2 (capital improvement renewal) on the May 6 ballot. No public hearings or study sessions are scheduled. Citizens may speak during the citizen concerns period.

• Second reading: ordinance repealing Chapter 109 of the Codified Ordinances
• First reading: ordinance authorizing renewal of electric aggregation certification with the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio
• First reading: ordinance authorizing a contract for purchase of a wheel loader and declaring an emergency
• First reading: resolution supporting State Issue 2, renewal of the State Capital Improvement Program on the May 6 ballot

City Council

This is a regular City Council meeting, but all committee meetings listed on the agenda are marked "NO MEETING" and no public hearings or special guests are scheduled. The agenda indicates only citizen concerns and liaison assignments, with no legislation, contracts, or ordinances for consideration.

• No committee meetings scheduled for any of the council's standing committees
• No public hearings or special guests
• Citizen concerns period with 5-minute limit per speaker

Civil Service Commission

The Civil Service Commission will approve minutes from February and consider two new business items: reviewing applications for police chief and discussing promotional testing for the fire department.

• Review of Police Chief applications
• Fire Department promotional testing discussion

The Defiance Civil Service Commission approved waivers to allow firefighters to take promotional exams despite incomplete training requirements. They also approved using National Testing Network and Ohio Fire Chiefs Association for testing, with a 70% pass mark and a scoring formula of 55% assessment and 45% written. The meeting was otherwise routine, including approval of prior minutes.

• Approved minutes of February 18, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Waived Local Rule 50.13 three-class requirement for Fire Lieutenant promotional exam (one-time waiver, unanimous)
• Allowed third eligible Lieutenant to take Captain's exam without completing NFPA 1521 course, with 90-day provisional appointment condition (unanimous)
• Approved National Testing Network for written portion and Ohio Fire Chiefs Association for assessment center for fire promotions (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will decide on three planning items: a variance to increase sign height from 5' to 6' at 309 Latchaw Drive; a rezoning from O-R to R-2, preliminary plat approval, and three variances for 40 lots on Wildwood to allow single-family homes; and a site plan review for an indoor/outdoor event rental space at 2705 SR 66 South. The clerk will also update on the Parks & Riverfront Plan and upcoming related meetings.

• Variance to increase sign height from 5' to 6' at 309 Latchaw Drive
• Rezoning of 40 lots (61-100) at 0 Wildwood from O-R to R-2 for single-family homes
• Preliminary plat approval for Bistel Addition Extension lots 61-100
• Variance to reduce lot width from 60' to 50' and corner lot dimension from 75' to 72'
• Site plan review for an indoor/outdoor event rental space at 2705 SR 66 South

The Defiance Planning Commission approved a rezoning request from O-R to R-2 for parcels in Bistel Addition Extension, recommending it to City Council, along with three variances to allow single-family homes. It also approved a signage height variance for a development at 309 Latchaw Drive. A site plan review for an event rental space at 2705 SR 66 South was tabled at the applicant's request.

• Approved signage height variance from 5' to 6' at 309 Latchaw Drive (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning from O-R to R-2 for Wildwood parcels, recommended to City Council (unanimous)
• Approved variance to reduce lot width from 60' to 50' for Wildwood parcels (unanimous)
• Approved variance to reduce corner lot dimension from 75' to 72' along Upton Street (unanimous)
• Approved variance to enlarge lot depth greater than 2.5 times width (unanimous)
• Tabled site plan review for 2705 SR 66 South event rental space (unanimous)

City Council

Defiance City Council will hold first readings on two items at its March 11 regular meeting: an ordinance repealing Chapter 109 of the city's codified ordinances, and a resolution declaring services for a territory proposed for annexation, consenting to the annexation, and establishing zoning restrictions. No public hearings, guest speakers, or committee meetings are scheduled. No other business is listed.

• First reading: Ordinance repealing Chapter 109 of the Codified Ordinances of Defiance Ohio
• First reading: Resolution declaring services for territory proposed for annexation, consenting to annexation, and establishing zoning restrictions (R.C. §709.023(C))

City Council

The Defiance City Council holds a regular meeting with no public hearing, study session, or committee meetings. The only agenda item is a first reading of an ordinance to amend Section 151.03 of the city's codified ordinances.

• First reading of ordinance amending Section 151.03 of the Codified Ordinances

City Council

The February 25 regular meeting of Defiance City Council is proceeding but all standing committee meetings (Building & Lands, Economic Development, Finance & Budget, Police & Fire, Public Relations, Public Utilities, Sewer & Sanitation, Streets & Sidewalks, Waterworks, and Traffic Commission) are listed as 'NO MEETING' for February. No public hearings or special guests are scheduled. The agenda is entirely procedural, with no ordinances, contracts, or other items for decision or discussion.

• All committee of the whole and standing committee sessions are cancelled for February
• No public hearing is scheduled
• Regular meeting proceeds with citizen concerns (5-minute limit) and liaison assignments

Civil Service Commission

The Civil Service Commission will consider approving minutes from the January 20 meeting and discuss the process for hiring a new police chief.

• Discussion of the Police Chief Hiring Process

The Civil Service Commission approved a hiring process for a new Police Chief, open to both inside and outside candidates, to fill the impending vacancy. The process includes a local panel and an assessment center, with the top three candidates certified to the appointing authority. The timeline targets an appointment by mid-to-late April.

• Approved hiring process for Police Chief, open to outside candidates (unanimous)
• Approved commencement of hiring process for Police Chief (unanimous)
• Approved advertising plan for Police Chief position on multiple platforms (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from January 20, 2025 meeting (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider three requests regarding land use and zoning. These include parking requirements for a new business and a setback reduction for a building addition.

• Parking variance request for 330 Greenhouse Avenue to reduce required spaces from 32 to 12 and aisle width from 24 to 22 feet
• Side yard setback variance request for 211 Biede Avenue to reduce the requirement from 50 feet to 20 feet
• Site plan review for 2705 SR 66 South to allow an indoor/outdoor event rental space

The Defiance Planning Commission approved two parking variances for a nail salon at 330 Greenhouse Avenue, reducing required parking from 32 to 12 spaces and the parking aisle width from 24 to 22 feet. It also approved a side yard setback variance from 50 to 20 feet for an addition at Maumee Valley Guidance Center, 211 Biede Avenue. A site plan review for an event rental space at 2705 SR 66 South was tabled (let lie) because no representative or new paperwork was submitted. The meeting was adjourned at 4:45 p.m.

• Approved parking space reduction from 32 to 12 for 330 Greenhouse Ave (unanimous)
• Approved parking aisle width reduction from 24 to 22 feet for 330 Greenhouse Ave (unanimous)
• Approved side yard setback reduction from 50 to 20 feet for 211 Biede Ave (unanimous)
• Tabled site plan review for 2705 SR 66 South event rental space (unanimous)

City Council

The Defiance City Council regular meeting of February 18, 2025, has no public hearings, special guests, or committee meetings. All committee of the whole and standing committee meetings are listed as 'NO MEETING.' Citizen concerns are allowed, but no ordinances, resolutions, or contract awards appear on the agenda.

• All committee meetings (Building & Lands, Economic Development, Finance & Budget, etc.) are cancelled
• No public hearings or special guests scheduled
• Citizen concerns period remains open (5-minute limit, name and address required)
• Next regular meeting set for February 25, 2025

City Council

The Defiance City Council will hold a first reading of an ordinance authorizing a contract for the replacement of two digester membranes and declaring an emergency. No other legislative items or committee meetings are scheduled. Public comments will be accepted during the citizen concerns portion.

• First reading of ordinance authorizing contract for replacement of two digester membranes, declared an emergency
• No public hearings or study sessions scheduled

City Council

The City Council will hold a regular meeting to conduct first readings of two ordinances. One proposal concerns a services contract for the final phases of a parks and riverfront master plan.

• First reading of an ordinance for a Parks and Riverfront Master Plan scope and services contract
• First reading of an ordinance approving replacement pages to the Defiance Codified Ordinances

City Council

The council will hold a first reading of an ordinance that would authorize monthly transfers of funds for the 2025 budget year. The transfers include $433,333 monthly from General Fund to Police & Fire Fund, plus smaller amounts to pension funds and other funds. No final decision will be made tonight; the ordinance requires further readings. All committee meetings are canceled for January.

• First reading of an ordinance authorizing monthly transfers of funds for 2025
• $433,333/month from General Fund (101) to Police & Fire Fund (201)
• $43,104/month from General Fund to Police Pension Fund (732)
• $42,414/month from General Fund to Fire Pension Fund (733)
• Transfers also from WPC Fund ($49,691 to General Fund) and other funds

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider a site plan review application for a proposed indoor/outdoor event rental space at 2705 SR 66 South. The applicant is Julie Baden. The meeting will also include approval of the December 2024 minutes and public input.

• Site plan review for indoor/outdoor event rental space at 2705 SR 66 South (applicant Julie Baden)
• Approval of December 16, 2024 Planning Commission meeting minutes

The Planning Commission voted unanimously to let lie (table) the site plan review for a proposed 12,000-square-foot indoor/outdoor event rental space at 2705 SR 66 South. The applicant, Julie Baden, and representatives discussed the plan, including a new fire hydrant, storm water management, sidewalks, and a minor subdivision. The commission decided not to approve the site plan today, pending review of variances and a minor subdivision application. The meeting minutes from December 16, 2024, were approved unanimously.

• Approved December 16, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Let lie site plan review for 2705 SR 66 South event venue (unanimous)

City Council

The agenda indicates there is no meeting scheduled for the City Council or its committees on this date. The next regular meeting is scheduled for January 28, 2025.

Civil Service Commission

The Civil Service Commission will meet to approve previous meeting minutes and address new business. The body is scheduled to discuss the Police Chief job description and testing for entry-level and lateral fire positions.

• Police Chief job description
• Fire entry level/lateral testing

The Civil Service Commission approved an updated Police Chief Job Description, declared the existing Entry Level Firefighter list expired, and authorized new testing for both entry-level and lateral transfer firefighter candidates. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved minutes of December 16, 2024, with amendment correcting interviewer name (unanimous)
• Approved updated Police Chief Job Description (unanimous)
• Declared existing Entry Level Firefighter list expired (unanimous)
• Authorized Entry Level Firefighter/Paramedic testing via NTN with 30-day deadline, 60% pass on sections, agility test, and PSSA (unanimous)
• Authorized Lateral Transfer Firefighter testing with separate list, 30-day deadline, interview and agility test (unanimous)

City Council

The Defiance City Council will hold second readings on ordinances authorizing a contract for flow meter monitoring and the purchase of a new snow removal truck. First readings include supporting the Ohio Municipal League’s challenge of AT&T’s tariff, authorizing a contract for Jefferson Avenue resurfacing, and authorizing an additional payment for the Clinton Street Bridge replacement, which will also be designated as the 'Purple Heart Bridge.' No public hearings or committee meetings are scheduled.

• Second reading: ordinance for flow meter monitoring and data management contract
• Second reading: ordinance for purchase of new truck and plow for snow removal
• First reading: ordinance supporting Ohio Municipal League's challenge of AT&T tariff application at PUCO
• First reading: ordinance authorizing contract with state for resurfacing of Jefferson Avenue, approving city share of costs
• First reading: ordinance for additional payment to state for Clinton Street Bridge replacement, designating 'Purple Heart Bridge'

City Council

The Defiance City Council will hold two first readings of ordinances, both declared emergencies: one authorizing a contract for flow meter monitoring and data management, and another authorizing the purchase of a new truck and plow for snow removal. No public hearings or study sessions are scheduled. All committee meetings for January are canceled.

• First reading of ordinance authorizing contract for monitoring and data management of flow meters, declared emergency
• First reading of ordinance authorizing purchase of a new truck and plow for snow removal, declared emergency
• No public hearing or study session
• All committee meetings (Building & Lands, Economic Development, Finance, Police & Fire, etc.) show no meeting for January