Trotwood public meetings in 2023

City Council

The Trotwood City Council is scheduled to consider ordinances adopting the 2024 city budget, updating employee wage scales, and revising fire prevention enforcement rules. The council will also vote on resolutions imposing a one-year moratorium on new self-storage and adult-use cannabis permits, approve amendments to two union contracts, and award an $86,113.50 contract for dam spillway repairs. These actions set city spending levels, pause specific commercial development applications through December 2024, and fund infrastructure maintenance at the Newfields Development Dam.

• OR38-23: Adopt 2024 annual appropriations budget
• OR36-23 & OR37-23: Amend 2023 wage scales and adopt 2024 wage scales for non-union staff
• R23-79 & R23-80: Impose moratoriums through Dec 31, 2024 on new self-storage and adult-use cannabis permits
• R23-81: Award $86,113.50 contract for Newfields Development Dam emergency spillway armoring project
• SR23-28: Review liquor permit request from Family Dollar at 818 East Main Street

City Council

The City Council is conducting a special meeting to review presentations of the 2024 Proposed Annual Operating Budget. Department heads from Police, Fire and Rescue, Public Works, Finance, Planning and Development, Recreation, and Personnel will present their budgets.

• Presentation of the 2024 Proposed Annual Operating Budget (PR21-23)

City Council

The City Council is considering several resolutions including holiday event funding, legal service agreements, and a development agreement for Technocote, Inc. Additionally, the council will discuss public hearings regarding 2024 wage scales, annual appropriations, and fire hydrant clearance.

• Christmas tree lighting event expenditure not to exceed $3,000.00
• Annual outdoor holiday light contest prizes not to exceed $500.00
• Development agreement with Technocote, Inc. for 6206 Wolf Creek Pike
• Service agreement with the Law Office of the Montgomery County Public Defender
• Public hearings regarding 2024 wage scales and annual appropriations

City Council

The City Council is reviewing several resolutions regarding insurance, tax levies, and property tax foreclosures. The agenda also includes updates to cemetery regulations and garbage disposal fines. Additionally, the council will consider agreements for police contract amendments and grocery store funding.

• Purchase of six Stryker chest compression systems for $116,752.24 using FEMA grant funds
• $100,000 Montgomery County grant for grocery store furniture, fixtures, and equipment
• Amendments to collective bargaining agreements for police officers and sergeants
• New civil fines for violations of garbage and rubbish disposal ordinances
• Property tax foreclosure actions on various parcels by the Trotwood Community Improvement Corporation

City Council

The City Council will review several ordinance updates, including fire safety codes and cemetery rules. The agenda also includes requests for community event funding and the sale of surplus police equipment. Additionally, the council will consider farmland preservation for properties on North Snyder Road.

• New regulations and business licenses for food trucks and mobile vendors
• Farmland preservation renewal for 70.778 acres on North Snyder Road
• Authorization of a "Drive-Thru Trick-or-Treat" event up to $3,000
• Sale of surplus police department vehicles and equipment
• Updated rules for Bear Creek-Hligrove Cemetery

City Council approved several resolutions to certify delinquent water, sewer, storm drainage, and refuse charges to the county auditor. The council also adopted ordinances updating the city's fire codes and fire lane regulations. Additionally, funding was approved for a drive-thru trick-or-treat event and a community communications project.

• Approved certification of delinquent sewer, water, storm drainage, and refuse charges to Montgomery County Auditor (7-0)
• Approved renewal of agricultural tax district for 70.778 acres owned by Terry C. and Deborah K. Hohenbrink (7-0)
• Authorized sale or disposal of obsolete Police Department vehicles and equipment (7-0)
• Approved up to $3,000 for a city-sponsored 'Drive-Thru Trick-or-Treat' event (7-0)
• Approved up to $500 for a 'Community Communications Project' kick-off event (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance OR23-23 to conform with the current edition of the Ohio Fire Code (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance OR24-23 to update fire lane regulations and remove references to Madison Township (7-0)
• Approved scheduling public hearings for updates to the Codes of Ordinances, cemetery rules, and waste receptacle removal

City Council

The City Council will consider several resolutions including a supermarket development agreement and various city-sponsored events. The agenda also includes discussions on amending the Fire Prevention Code, Traffic Code, and Planning and Zoning Code.

• Development agreement with Gordon Food Services, Inc. for a full-service supermarket
• City-sponsored community farmers market up to $250.00
• City-sponsored banquet for Fire and Rescue Department Explorer Post 4024 up to $2,500.00
• Amendments to the Fire Prevention Code and Traffic Code regarding fire lanes
• Grant acceptance for mechanical CPR devices for the Fire and Rescue Department

City Council approved the creation of a part-time, non-union Deputy Clerk of Council position. The council also updated regulations regarding abandoned vehicles to ensure consistency between the city code and citation tags. Several resolutions for community events and equipment disposal were approved.

• Approved adding a part-time, non-union Deputy Clerk of Council position (5-0)
• Approved updating abandoned vehicle regulations to align code with citation tags (5-0)
• Approved spending up to $2,500 for Fire and Rescue Explorer Post 4024 anniversary banquet (5-0)
• Approved spending up to $250 for a city-sponsored community farmers market (5-0)
• Approved disposal of obsolete IT equipment (5-0)
• Approved removing a noxious weed assessment from the tax duplicate (5-0)
• Approved canceling the August 7, 2023 regular meeting (5-0)
• Approved scheduling public hearings for updates to Fire Prevention, Traffic, and Planning codes (5-0)

City Council

The Trotwood City Council will consider ordinances to update regulations for truck parking and group homes or day care centers. The agenda also includes presentations from the Dayton Metro Library and the Police Department. Additionally, the council will review resolutions for local business support and a Father's Day event.

• Ordinance to update truck and trailer parking regulations (OR19-23)
• Ordinance to update group home and day care center zoning (OR20-23)
• Resolution for 'Trotwood Businesses' Discount Days' up to $2,400.00
• Resolution for a Father's Day event up to $1,300.00
• Presentation of the 2022 Trotwood Police Department Annual Report

City Council adopted ordinances to restrict truck and trailer parking and update zoning for group homes and day care centers. The council also approved funding for a local business discount event and a Father's Day celebration.

• Approved OR19-23 limiting truck/trailer parking to 48 hours with a $150 fine (6-0)
• Approved OR20-23 updating group home and day care zoning regulations (6-0)
• Approved R23-31 providing up to $2,400 for Trotwood Businesses’ Discount Days (6-0)
• Approved R23-32 providing up to $1,300 for a Father’s Day event (6-0)
• Approved May 1, 2023 meeting minutes (6-0)

City Council

The Trotwood City Council will review several zoning amendments and road improvement contracts. Items include reclassifying approximately 43 total acres on Olive Road to light industrial use. The council will also consider funding for community events and a contract with ODOT for Salem Bend Drive improvements.

• Reclassification of 10.032 and 33.65 acres on Olive Road from L-I-1 to L-I-2
• Contract with ODOT for paving and resurfacing Salem Bend Drive between Olive Road and Westbrook Road
• Authorization of a community movie night event with expenditures up to $2,000
• Proposed ordinance updates regarding truck/trailer parking and group home/daycare regulations
• A compensation step increase for the Clerk of Council

City Council approved the reclassification of approximately 10.032 acres on Olive Road from Light Industrial 1 to Light Industrial 2 to attract businesses using rail lines. The council also authorized expenditures for community events and appointed a new member to the Planning Commission.

• Approved reclassification of 10.032 acres on Olive Road to Light Industrial 2 (7-0)
• Approved $300 for Mother's Day event (7-0)
• Approved $2,000 for community movie night (7-0)
• Appointed Tyler Hauck to the Planning Commission (7-0)
• Approved scheduling public hearing to update truck and trailer parking regulations (7-0)
• Approved scheduling public hearing to update group home and day care regulations (7-0)
• Approved April 3, 2023 meeting minutes (7-0)

City Council

The City Council will consider several resolutions regarding city-sponsored community events and infrastructure projects. The agenda includes multiple paving contracts with Neyra Construction, Inc., various land rezonings, and a presentation on the Free Pike Bridge Repair Project.

• Paving contract for various roadways not to exceed $1,178,206.98
• Paving contract for Trotwood Community and Cultural Arts Center parking lot not to exceed $84,337.60
• Paving contract for Madison Park Walk Trail not to exceed $44,179.30
• Zoning amendment for 11.595 acres on Prosperity Drive
• City-sponsored Annual Family Reunion Weekend expenditure up to $10,000.00

City Council awarded a resurfacing contract to Neyra Paving for several city roads and parking areas. The council also approved funding for community events and extended the City Manager's employment for one year.

• Approved $1,178,206.98 contract with Neyra Paving for residential road resurfacing (7-0)
• Approved $84,337.60 contract with Neyra Paving for Arts Center parking lot resurfacing (7-0)
• Approved $44,179.30 contract with Neyra Paving for Madison Park walk trail resurfacing (7-0)
• Approved extension of City Manager's employment for one year (7-0)
• Approved $10,000 for Annual Family Reunion Weekend (7-0)
• Approved $3,000 for Electronic Waste Week and Shred Day (7-0)
• Approved $750 for Bike Helmet Safety and Spring Fling event (7-0)
• Approved rezoning of 11.595 acres on Prosperity Drive from L-I-2 to L-I-1 (7-0)

City Council

The City Council is considering several infrastructure projects, including sewer replacements and road resurfacing. The agenda also includes zoning amendments, appointments to city boards, and the establishment of electric and natural gas aggregation programs.

• Sanitary sewer replacement at Whispering Crossover for up to $746,463.15
• Road improvements on Free Pike/Main Street not to exceed $507,488.00
• Resurfacing of Salem Bend Drive via an agreement with ODOT
• Purchase of Pro 10 financial management software up to $328,980.00
• Zoning amendment for 11.595 acres on Prosperity Drive

City Council approved joint electric and natural gas aggregation programs through the Miami Valley Communications Council to secure competitive supply pricing. The council also authorized several infrastructure contracts and a new financial management software system.

• Approved electric aggregation program (7-0)
• Approved natural gas aggregation program (7-0)
• Approved $746,463.15 contract for Whispering Crossover sanitary sewer replacement (7-0)
• Approved ODOT contract for Free Pike/Main Street improvements not to exceed $507,488 (6-0, 1 excused)
• Approved agreement for Salem Bend Drive resurfacing (7-0)
• Approved $328,980 purchase of Tyler Technologies financial software (7-0)
• Approved rezoning of 0.149 acres on Bloomfield Drive to Residential Single Family Medium Density (7-0)
• Appointed Jameelah Ricks to Board of Zoning Appeals and Richard Eldridge to Public Safety Committee (7-0)

City Council

This special workshop meeting includes a presentation regarding various city boards and commissions. The session covers entities established by the City Charter or Ordinance and certain external community memberships.

• Presentation (PR07-23) providing an overview of city boards, commissions, and external memberships

City Council held a workshop to review the operations and memberships of various city boards and commissions. No legislative actions were taken other than the approval of the meeting agenda.

• Approved the meeting agenda (7-0)

City Council

The Trotwood City Council will review a proposal to rezone 0.149 acres on Bloomfield Drive from industrial to residential use. The agenda also includes approving electric and natural gas aggregation programs and transferring several city properties to the Trotwood Community Improvement Corporation.

• Rezoning 0.149 acres of vacant land on Bloomfield Drive from Business Industrial to Residential Single Family Medium Density
• Transferring ownership of 1549 Courter Street, 4963 Live Oak Drive, and 1500 Guenther Road to the Trotwood Community Improvement Corporation
• Approving operation and governance plans for electric and natural gas aggregation programs
• Authorizing a contract with the Ohio Department of Transportation for bridge repairs (Project ID 108092)
• Amending 2023 wage scales to correct errors on Schedule B

City Council approved the transfer of three surplus city-owned properties to the Trotwood Community Improvement Corporation for future development. The council also authorized a Black History Month student contest and approved a liquor permit for New York Pizzeria. Public hearings were held regarding electric and natural gas aggregation programs.

• Transferred 1549 Courter Street to Trotwood Community Improvement Corporation (7-0)
• Transferred 4963 Live Oak Drive to Trotwood Community Improvement Corporation (7-0)
• Transferred 1500 Guenther Road to Trotwood Community Improvement Corporation (7-0)
• Approved cash prizes up to $500 for Black History Month Expression Contest (7-0)
• Approved liquor permit request for Latherly Pizza LLC DBA New York Pizzeria (7-0)
• Approved ODOT contract for bridge repairs on State Route 49 (7-0)
• Approved scheduling a public hearing for zoning amendment at Bloomfield Drive (7-0)
• Amended 2023 wage scales to correct part-time non-union pay errors (7-0)

City Council

This special meeting of the Trotwood City Council includes a move into executive session. The council will meet with an attorney to discuss pending or imminent court action.

• Executive session for discussion with an attorney concerning pending or imminent court action (SR23-02)

The City Council held a special meeting consisting of procedural approvals and an executive session to discuss pending or imminent court action. No substantive legislative decisions were recorded.

• Approved the meeting agenda (7-0)
• Entered executive session for discussion of pending or imminent court action (7-0)

City Council

The council is reviewing a resolution to place a 4.15 mill fire equipment tax levy renewal on the May 2, 2023, ballot. They are also considering ordinances to transfer multiple city-owned properties to the Trotwood Community Improvement Corporation.

• Resolution to proceed with a 4.15 mill fire equipment tax levy renewal for the May 2, 2023 election
• Purchase of a 2023 Medic Unit not to exceed $269,736.00
• Financing up to $250,000.00 for the Strader Drive redevelopment project
• Ordinances transferring various city-owned properties to the Trotwood Community Improvement Corporation
• Authorization for the City Manager to apply for 2023 economic development grants

City Council approved a 4.15 mill renewal levy for fire and EMS services to be placed on the May 2, 2023 ballot. The council also approved the transfer of seven city-owned properties to the Trotwood Community Improvement Corporation (TCIC) for reuse. Additionally, the city authorized the purchase of a new medic unit and a loan for the Strader Drive redevelopment project.

• Approved 4.15 mill renewal fire/EMS levy for May 2, 2023 ballot (7-0)
• Approved purchase of 2023 Medic Unit not to exceed $269,736 (7-0)
• Approved $250,000 loan from DayAir Credit Union for Strader Drive redevelopment (7-0)
• Approved transfer of 1257 Guenther Road to TCIC (7-0)
• Approved transfer of 1311 Guenther Road to TCIC (7-0)
• Approved transfer of 4889 Marburn Avenue to TCIC (7-0)
• Approved transfer of 4878 Gardendale Avenue to TCIC (7-0)
• Approved transfer of 1386 Honeybee Drive, 1120 Graystone Drive, and 106 Morgan Avenue to TCIC (7-0)