Eaton, OH

Planning Board

The Eaton Planning Board will hold a regular meeting on September 8, 2026. The main item is a major site plan application for a building addition to John's Tire Service at 1013 East Main Street. The board will also approve minutes from the July 14 meeting and handle any old or new business.

• Major site plan application MJSP-26-03 for John's Tire Service, 1013 East Main Street, building addition
• Approval of minutes from July 14, 2026 meeting

City Council

The Eaton City Council is meeting to consider two contract renewals: a three-year renewal for the fuel contract and a one-year renewal for the cash lease contract. The agenda also includes a presentation by the Community Development Specialist, reports, and routine administrative items.

• Resolution 26-35: Authorize addendum for three-year renewal of fuel contract
• Resolution 26-36: Authorize addendum for one-year renewal of cash lease contract
• Presentation by Community Development Specialist
• Acknowledge clerk's journal entries and July 2026 financial report

City Council

The Eaton City Council will hold second readings and votes on two ordinances: Ordinance 26-04 amending the Unified Development Ordinance Section 1113.05(d)(3)(A,B) and Ordinance 26-05 authorizing property purchase from the H.I.T. Foundation. Several resolutions are also up for approval, including a third-quarter fund transfer, sale of excess public works equipment, and a one-year addendum to the Rumpke waste contract. The meeting begins with ceremonial items including proclamations for the high school track team and swearing in of new police officers.

• Ordinance 26-04: Amend Section 1113.05(d)(3)(A,B) of the UDO (2nd reading & vote)
• Ordinance 26-05: Authorize purchase of property from the H.I.T. Foundation (2nd reading & vote)
• Resolution 26-34: Authorize one-year addendum to Rumpke of Ohio, Inc. contract
• Resolution 26-33: Authorize sale of excess public works equipment
• Swearing in of new Eaton Police Officers

The Eaton City Council approved all items on the agenda, including the adoption of Ordinance 26-04 (repealing and enacting a zoning code section) and Ordinance 26-05 (authorizing the purchase of two parcels at 133 North Barron Street). Resolutions 26-32 (fund transfer), 26-33 (sale of excess equipment), and 26-34 (one-year extension of the Rumpke solid waste contract) were also adopted. All votes were unanimous (4-0).

• Adopted Ordinance 26-04, repealing and enacting Section 1113.05(d)(3)(A,B) (4-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 26-05, authorizing purchase of two parcels at 133 North Barron Street (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution 26-32, transferring general revenue funds to special revenue funds (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution 26-33, authorizing sale of excess equipment by Public Works (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution 26-34, extending Rumpke contract for one year (4-0)
• Approved absence of Councilman Ball (4-0)
• Approved minutes and financial report for June 2026 (4-0)

Planning Board

The Eaton Planning Board will consider a conditional use and major site plan application for a Valvoline Instant Oil Change facility on N Barron Street, and a minor subdivision application to split lots at 323 South Cherry Street. The board will also approve minutes and take public comment.

• Conditional use application PB-26-01 for Valvoline oil change facility at 1691 N Barron St (also 1607 N Barron St)
• Major site plan application MJSP-26-02 for the same Valvoline facility
• Minor subdivision MR-26-01 to split lots 845 & 846 at 323 South Cherry Street, applicant Preble County Land Reutilization Corp.

City Council

The Eaton City Council will meet on June 15, 2026, to conduct routine business, including acknowledging past meeting minutes and financial reports. A public hearing will be held on Resolution 26-24 to adopt the 2027 tax budget. The council will also review ordinances and resolutions, including property purchases, contracts, and street maintenance.

• Public hearing on Resolution 26-24 adopting the 2027 Tax Budget
• Ordinance 26-04 amending UDO Section 1113.05(d)(3)(A,B) at 1st reading
• Ordinance 26-05 authorizing purchase of property from the H.I.T. Foundation at 1st reading
• Resolution 26-25 authorizing 2027 Rock Salt contract
• Resolution 26-26 authorizing striping of certain city streets

The council unanimously adopted the 2027 tax budget and approved several resolutions, including awarding a rock salt contract, street striping, engineering safety studies, and equipment purchases/sales. Two ordinances were introduced for first reading, and an executive session on property acquisition ended with no action.

• Adopted 2027 tax budget (Resolution 26-24) (5-0)
• Awarded annual rock salt bid (Resolution 26-25) (5-0)
• Authorized street striping (Resolution 26-26) (5-0)
• Approved engineering contracts for safety studies at Aukerman/E. Lexington and Aukerman/Eaton Lewisburg (Resolution 26-27) (5-0)
• Authorized purchase of 2026 Kubota RTV for Mound Hill Cemetery (Resolution 26-28) (5-0)
• Authorized sale of excess equipment by Mound Hill Cemetery (Resolution 26-29) (5-0)
• Authorized two separate sales of excess police equipment (Resolutions 26-30, 26-31) (5-0 each)
• Gave first reading to ordinances repealing/re-enacting zoning section 1113.05(d)(3) and authorizing purchase of two parcels at 133 North Barron Street

Appeals Board

The Eaton Appeals Board will meet to review a variance application regarding a residential fence. The board will also vote on the approval of minutes from the March 9, 2026 meeting.

• Variance application AB-26-02 for an eight foot privacy fence at 104 Leatherman Dr (Lot 1656)

Parks Board

This meeting is largely procedural: the board will approve minutes from the previous meeting and receive an update on parks and programs. No specific proposals, contracts, or ordinances are listed for discussion or decision.

• Approval of minutes from the March 2, 2026 regular meeting
• Update on parks and programs

City Council

The Eaton City Council will consider resolutions to authorize the purchase of a public maintenance truck and snow and ice package, as well as the sale of excess equipment. The body will also authorize a paving contract and renew a camera system.

• Resolution 26-17: Authorize clean-up of city yard waste area
• Resolution 26-18: Authorize purchase of a public maintenance one ton truck
• Resolution 26-22: Authorize Flock Camera Twelve-Month Renewal
• Resolution 26-21: Authorize sale of excess public maintenance vehicle
• Resolution 26-23: Authorize award and execute contract for 2026 Municipal Paving

The Eaton City Council approved all resolutions on the agenda, including awarding the 2026 municipal paving project to Wagner Paving, Inc., authorizing the purchase of a one-ton chassis and a snow/ice package for a 2026 Ford F600, and authorizing the sale of excess equipment. The council also approved a Flock Safety subscription renewal (4-1) and appointed Jessica Goeke to the Planning, Building and Zoning Appeals Board. No items were denied or tabled.

• Approved Resolution 26-17 authorizing clean-up of the yard waste area (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 26-18 authorizing purchase of a one-ton chassis for Public Maintenance (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 26-19 authorizing purchase of snow/ice package for 2026 Ford F600 (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 26-20 authorizing sale of excess equipment (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 26-21 authorizing sale of excess vehicle (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 26-22 awarding 2026 paving contract to Wagner Paving, Inc. (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 26-23 for Flock Safety subscription renewal (4-1, Renner dissenting)
• Appointed Jessica Goeke to Planning, Building and Zoning Appeals Board (5-0)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will review a major site plan application for a new Waffle House restaurant on North Barron Street. The meeting also includes reorganization, approval of prior minutes, and other routine business.

• Major site plan application (MJSP-26-01) by Waffle House, Inc. for construction of a new restaurant at 1751 North Barron Street, Lot 3197, North End Annexation

The Eaton Planning, Zoning and Building Board approved a major site plan for a new Waffle House restaurant at 1751 North Barron Street, with the condition that a sidewalk be installed as required by the UDO. The board also gave a favorable recommendation to City Council to change the height requirements for accessory buildings in Section 1113.05 of the UDO to align with the State of Ohio Building Code. The board reorganized, electing Tim Lane as Chairman and Gary Wagner as Vice Chairman for one-year terms.

• Approved major site plan MJSP-26-01 for new Waffle House at 1751 North Barron Street, including required sidewalk (6-1)
• Recommended to City Council changing accessory building height limits in UDO Section 1113.05 to match Ohio Building Code (7-0)
• Elected Tim Lane as Chairman for one-year term ending December 31, 2026 (7-0)
• Elected Gary Wagner as Vice Chairman for one-year term ending December 31, 2026 (7-0)
• Approved minutes from November 11, 2025 meeting (7-0)