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Trotwood public meetings in 2025

19 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Wed Dec 17, 2025 · 6:30 PM

City Council

Council to vote on 2026 annual appropriations ordinance

At this special meeting, the City Council will consider a motion to reconsider before voting on Ordinance OR11-25, which establishes annual appropriations for the city's expenses and expenditures for fiscal year 2026 (January 1 – December 31, 2026). The agenda includes only this legislative item and standard procedural actions.

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✓ Decided: Trotwood Council approves 2026 city appropriations ordinance

Council voted unanimously to reconsider and then approve Ordinance No. OR11-25, establishing the city's annual appropriations for fiscal year 2026. The motion to reconsider the prior vote carried 7-0, and the ordinance itself was approved 7-0. No other substantive business was conducted.

Trotwood Community and Cultural Arts Center 4000 Lake Center Drive, Trotwood, Ohio 45426
Mon Dec 15, 2025 · 6:30 PM

City Council

City Council will review the proposed 2026 operating budget (SR25-26).

The Trotwood City Council meeting will include routine items such as a call to order, pledge of allegiance, roll call, and agenda approval. The primary substantive business is the review of the proposed 2026 operating budget under resolution SR25‑26. No other agenda items are listed.

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✓ Decided: Council workshop on 2026 budget; no vote taken

The City Council held a workshop to discuss the 2026 Operating Budget, which failed to pass on December 1st due to three abstentions. No formal decisions were made during this workshop; it was a discussion to clarify budget concerns and processes. The council discussed the elimination of four temporary firefighter positions and the need for more transparent budget reviews.

Trotwood Community and Cultural Arts Center 4000 Lake Center Drive, Trotwood, Ohio 45426
Mon Dec 1, 2025 · 6:30 PM

City Council

Council to decide on 5.75-mill renewal tax levy, cannabis moratorium extension

The Trotwood City Council will hold a regular meeting with several key actions. They will vote on a resolution to renew a 5.75-mill property tax levy for five years, extend the moratorium on adult-use cannabis operators through June 2026, and adopt the 2026 budget appropriations and wage scales. The council will also consider zoning map amendments for a property on Strawberry Court and the transfer of city-owned property on Olive Road to the Trotwood Community Improvement Corporation.

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✓ Decided: Council approved tax advance, legal aid, and multiple ordinance hearings

The council approved two resolutions: one authorizing the city manager to request an advance of 2025 taxes (R25-73) and another to enter a service agreement with the Montgomery County Public Defender for indigent legal counsel (R25-74). It also approved motions to schedule public hearings on barnyard‑animal regulations, group‑home and day‑care updates, definition changes, and a zoning‑map amendment. The agenda, executive session, consent agenda, and opening of public hearings were each approved as well.

Trotwood Community and Cultural Arts Center 4000 Lake Center Drive, Trotwood, Ohio 45426
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
A Motion was made by Vice Mayor Brown, seconded by Council Member Clark, and the Motion CARRIED by the following vote:
5 yea
Moore yea · Clark yea · Pearson yea · Vice Mayor Brown yea · Page yea
Mon Nov 17, 2025 · 6:30 PM

City Council

Council reviews proposed 2026 operating budget

The City Council holds a budget workshop to review the 2026 Proposed Annual Operating Budget. Presentations are scheduled from police, fire, public works, finance, planning, recreation, personnel, city manager, and mayor/council. No votes or decisions are scheduled; this is a discussion and information session.

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✓ Decided: Council approved agenda; FY 2026 budget presented but no votes taken

The City Council approved the meeting agenda with a 7-0 vote. A presentation of the FY 2026 proposed operating budget was given, covering police, fire, public works, finance, planning, parks and recreation, and mayor‑and‑council items. No other motions or votes on budget items were recorded.

Trotwood Community and Cultural Arts Center 4000 Lake Center Drive, Trotwood, Ohio 45426
Mon Nov 3, 2025 · 6:30 PM

City Council

Council to consider pre-disaster plan, budget hearings, property transfer

The City Council will vote on a resolution adopting a Pre-Disaster Warning and Post-Disaster Plan. Under the consent agenda, council will consider motions to schedule public hearings for the 2026 annual appropriations, 2026 wage scales for non-union employees, transfer of a city-owned property on Olive Road to the Trotwood Community Improvement Corporation, and amendments to the income tax code. The meeting also includes appointments to the Property Maintenance Appeals Board.

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✓ Decided: Council adopted the city’s Pre‑Disaster Warning and Post‑Disaster Plan

The council unanimously approved the meeting agenda and consent agenda. It approved two resolutions appointing Bianca Harvey and reappointing Karen Bryant to the Property Maintenance Appeals Board. The council adopted Resolution R25-55, the City Pre‑Disaster Warning and Post‑Disaster Plan. Several motions were approved to schedule public hearings and authorize the Law Director to draft legislation on annual appropriations, wage scales, a property transfer, and an income‑tax amendment.

Trotwood Community and Cultural Arts Center 4000 Lake Center Drive, Trotwood, Ohio 45426
Wed Oct 15, 2025 · 6:30 PM

City Council

Council to vote on 15-year tax abatements for two industrial projects

The Trotwood City Council is holding a special meeting to consider two resolutions authorizing the city manager to enter into Community Reinvestment Area abatement agreements with Gated Properties Global II and III. The agreements would grant 100% real property tax abatements for 15 years for the development of a 100,000 sq ft and a 58,000 sq ft industrial facility. The council will decide whether to approve these incentives.

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✓ Decided: Council approved two 15‑year 100% tax abatements for new industrial facilities

The City Council approved Resolution R25-69, granting a 100% property‑tax abatement for 15 years on a 100,000‑sq‑ft industrial building. The Council also approved Resolution R25-70, granting the same 15‑year, 100% tax abatement for a 58,000‑sq‑ft industrial building. Both motions passed with a 6‑1 vote; Council Member Finley was excused. The agenda was adopted earlier by a 5‑2 vote.

Trotwood Community and Cultural Arts Center 4000 Lake Center Drive, Trotwood, Ohio 45426
Mon Oct 6, 2025 · 6:30 PM

City Council

Trotwood Council to approve tax levies and water service agreement

The Trotwood City Council will consider approving tax levies, adopting a public records policy, and authorizing a water service agreement with Dayton. The body will also discuss a resolution opposing a state forensic hospital site.

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✓ Decided: Council approved a new water service agreement with Dayton to save $400,000 annually

The council unanimously approved the agenda, consent agenda, and opened a public hearing. It adopted Ordinance OR10-25 updating the city code. The council approved several resolutions, including a water service agreement with the City of Dayton expected to save about $400,000 in the first year, and a resolution opposing a state forensic hospital at the former Hara Arena site. Additional resolutions addressed budget tax levies, insurance, federal funding, and the public records policy.

Trotwood Community and Cultural Arts Center 4000 Lake Center Drive, Trotwood, Ohio 45426
Mon Sep 29, 2025 · 6:00 PM

City Council

Trotwood City Council holds special meeting for executive session

The City Council is convening for a special meeting. The primary purpose is to enter an executive session to discuss pending or imminent court action with an attorney.

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✓ Decided: Council approved agenda and entered executive session

The Trotwood City Council approved the meeting agenda, moved into an executive session to discuss pending court action, and then adjourned both the executive session and the meeting. All votes were unanimous or recorded as 7‑0.

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Tue Sep 2, 2025 · 6:30 PM

City Council

Proposed moratorium on multi-family housing permits until Sept 2026

The Trotwood City Council will consider a resolution imposing a moratorium through September 30, 2026, on accepting new permits for three-four family and multi-family dwellings. Other resolutions include establishing new permit fees, accepting CDBG funds for water main replacement and demolition, authorizing a roundabout project with Clayton, and accepting a grant for a zoning code rewrite. The consent agenda covers delinquent utility charges and an additional $2,000 for the Smoke, Sizzle, and Sounds Festival.

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✓ Decided: Council approved a moratorium on new multi‑family housing permits through Sept 30 2026

The council approved the regular agenda and consent agenda. It adopted several resolutions, including establishing new permit and service fees, a moratorium on new conditional‑use and multi‑family housing permits through September 30 2026, and acceptance of grant funds for a zoning‑code rewrite, a water‑main replacement project, and blight demolition. All votes were unanimous (7‑0) except the consent agenda, which passed with one abstention.

Trotwood Community and Cultural Arts Center 4000 Lake Center Drive, Trotwood, Ohio 45426
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
A Motion was made by Vice Mayor Brown, seconded by Council Member Moore, and the Motion CARRIED by the following vote:
6 yea
Gales yea · Moore yea · Clark yea · Pearson yea · Vice Mayor Brown yea · Page yea
Mon Jul 7, 2025 · 6:30 PM

City Council

Council to vote on firefighter grant for new equipment

The city council will hold a public hearing and vote on an ordinance accepting the 2025 compensation board recommendation. They will also vote on a resolution authorizing acceptance of a federal grant, if awarded, to purchase portable ventilators and suction units for the fire and rescue department. The consent agenda includes cancelling the August 4 regular meeting, removing delinquent storm-drainage and refuse-collection assessments from the tax duplicate for specific parcels, certifying similar delinquent charges for placement on the tax duplicate, and recognizing $7,500 in expenditures for an employee appreciation luncheon. The council will also act on a decision modifying a planning commission case.

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✓ Decided: Council approves grant authorization for fire department equipment

The Trotwood City Council approved a resolution to seek a DHS grant for portable ventilators and suction units for the fire department. It also approved several resolutions removing and certifying delinquent storm drainage and refuse collection assessments on specific parcels. The council adopted the 2025 Compensation Board recommendation and a planning‑commission decision modification. All actions were approved by unanimous or near‑unanimous votes.

Trotwood Community and Cultural Arts Center 4000 Lake Center Drive, Trotwood, Ohio 45426
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
A Motion was made by Vice Mayor Brown, seconded by Council Member Gales, and the Motion CARRIED by the following vote:
6 yea
Gales yea · Moore yea · Clark yea · Pearson yea · Vice Mayor Brown yea · Page yea
Mon Jun 2, 2025 · 6:30 PM

City Council

Council to approve ODOT contract for Shiloh Springs Road improvements

The Trotwood City Council will consider several resolutions, including authorizing a contract with the Ohio Department of Transportation for pavement work on Shiloh Springs Road. A public hearing will address a petition to appeal the Planning Commission’s denial of Zappia Motors’ request to increase vehicle sales. The agenda also includes a special presentation of the police department’s 2024 annual report and routine consent items.

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✓ Decided: Council approved $460,080 ODOT road resurfacing contract (7-0)

The City Council approved Resolution R25-41 authorizing a contract with the Ohio Department of Transportation to resurface Shiloh Springs Road for $460,080, with the city covering $76,680. The council also approved Ordinance OR08-25 to negotiate joint street‑lighting rates with neighboring cities, and approved community market (R25-39) and movie night (R25-40) resolutions. Additionally, the council approved the disposal of surplus IT equipment (R25-37) and removed Resolutions R25-39 and R25-40 from the consent agenda for separate discussion.

Trotwood Community and Cultural Arts Center 4000 Lake Center Drive, Trotwood, Ohio 45426
Mon May 5, 2025 · 6:30 PM

City Council

Trotwood Council to consider zoning updates and $987,120 Olive Road project

City Council will discuss updating zoning definitions and permitted uses to align with the 2025 Comprehensive Land Use Plan. The body is also deciding on several grant-funded infrastructure projects and an appeal regarding a vehicle sales limit for Zappia Motors.

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✓ Decided: Council approved agenda, farmland renewals and zoning code updates

The Trotwood City Council approved the meeting agenda and the consent agenda. It adopted three resolutions renewing placement of farmland parcels in the Agricultural Tax District. The council also approved two zoning ordinances updating definitions and permitted uses, and authorized a public hearing to draft a joint electric‑light services ordinance. All votes were 6‑0 with Council Member Moore excused.

Trotwood Community and Cultural Arts Center 4000 Lake Center Drive, Trotwood, Ohio 45426
Mon Apr 28, 2025 · 6:30 PM

City Council

City Council to hold public hearing on 2025 compensation board report

The Trotwood City Council will hold a public hearing and draft an ordinance accepting the 2025 Compensation Board's recommendation. The meeting also includes a presentation on new zoning definitions and permitted uses.

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✓ Decided: Council approves agenda; no other actions taken

The City Council unanimously approved the meeting agenda (7‑0). Council members discussed the Compensation Board’s salary recommendation and the required public hearing on May 5, but no vote was recorded on that motion. The meeting concluded without any other approvals, rejections, or tablings.

Trotwood Community and Cultural Arts Center 4000 Lake Center Drive, Trotwood, Ohio 45426
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion to reject the Report of the Compensation Board and to reconvene the Board to submit a revised report as soon as possible. The Motion was seconded by Vice Mayor Brown, and the Motion CARRIED by…
6 yea
Moore yea · Clark yea · Finley yea · Pearson yea · Vice Mayor Brown yea · Page yea
Mon Apr 7, 2025 · 6:30 PM

City Council

Council to consider adopting 2025 Comprehensive Land Use Plan

The Trotwood City Council will consider Ordinance OR02-25 to repeal the 1999 Comprehensive Land Use Plan and adopt a new 2025 plan. Several zoning code amendments are up for first reading, including new definitions, use schedules, and wait periods for resubmissions. The consent agenda includes granting a temporary easement on city-owned property at 5345 Olive Road and appointing Crystal Commodore to the Civil Service Board. Public hearings are scheduled for future meetings on zoning code updates.

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✓ Decided: Council adopts 2025 Comprehensive Land Use Plan and updates zoning ordinances

The Trotwood City Council adopted Ordinance OR02-25, adopting the 2025 Comprehensive Land Use Plan, and approved Ordinances OR03-25 and OR04-25, adding wait periods for resubmissions to zoning applications and variances. The Council also approved a temporary easement on 5345 Olive Road (Resolution R25-27) and appointed Crystal Commodore to the Civil Service Board (Resolution R25-28). Motions to schedule public hearings for several zoning code revisions were approved, each with a 7‑0 vote.

Trotwood Community and Cultural Arts Center 4000 Lake Center Drive, Trotwood, Ohio 45426
Mon Mar 17, 2025 · 6:30 PM

City Council

Council to discuss Future Land Use Plan final draft and storage/multi-family moratoriums

At this special workshop meeting, the Trotwood City Council will receive a presentation on the final draft of the Future Land Use Plan. The council will also discuss two proposed moratoriums: one on self-storage facilities, mini-storage facilities, and mini-warehouses (SR25-08), and another on three-four family dwellings and multi-family dwellings (SR25-09). No votes are scheduled; this is a discussion-only session.

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✓ Decided: Council reviews final draft of 2025 Comprehensive Land Use Plan

The City Council held a workshop to review the final draft of the 2025 Comprehensive Land Use Plan, discussing housing, zoning, and moratoriums on self-storage and multi-family dwellings. No formal votes were taken; the plan is expected to be adopted at the next meeting on April 7th.

Trotwood Community and Cultural Arts Center 4000 Lake Center Drive, Trotwood, Ohio 45426
Mon Mar 3, 2025 · 6:30 PM

City Council

Council to approve $692,067.75 resurfacing contract for multiple roadways

The Trotwood City Council will consider several resolutions, including authorizing a $692,067.75 contract with John R. Jurgesen Co. to resurface multiple streets and a $84,471.20 contract for the Madison Park Pavilion parking lot. The council will also accept federal infrastructure funds for resurfacing Denlinger Road and approve a contract with the Ohio Department of Transportation for further improvements on that road. Additional items include small community event authorizations, appointments to committees, and motions to revise ordinance chapters.

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✓ Decided: Council approves $692K road resurfacing contract for five streets

The council approved a $692,067.75 contract with John R. Jurgensen Co. for resurfacing Knollcroft Road, Weddington Drive, Dartmoor Drive, Old Denlinger Road, and Trotwood Boulevard, funded by income tax. It also approved an $84,471.20 contract for the Madison Park Pavilion east parking lot, funded by capital improvement funds. Several resolutions were passed, including accepting federal funds for Denlinger Road resurfacing and authorizing a contract with ODOT for that project. The meeting included presentations on electric vehicles and the fire department's annual report, but no public comments or old/new business.

Trotwood Community and Cultural Arts Center 4000 Lake Center Drive, Trotwood, Ohio 45426
Mon Feb 3, 2025 · 6:30 PM

City Council

Council considers group home permit moratorium and land transfer for trail

The Trotwood City Council will vote on several items including a proposed moratorium on new zoning permits for group homes through February 28, 2026, and an ordinance transferring 5.148 acres of land (Parcel R72 16101P0000) to Five Rivers MetroParks for the Wolf Creek Recreational Trail. Other decisions include adopting the 2024 Montgomery County Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan, approving revisions to the First Suburbs Consortium bylaws, and removing assessments for noxious weeds from certain properties. The consent agenda includes approval of minutes from previous meetings and several resolutions.

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✓ Decided: Council approves group home moratorium through Feb 2026

The Trotwood City Council approved a moratorium on new group home zoning permits through February 28, 2026, citing an influx of applications and ongoing state review. The council also approved transferring 5.148 acres of land to Five Rivers MetroParks for a trail extension, adopted the 2024 Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan, and appointed seven members to the Compensation Board. All votes were unanimous (7-0).

Trotwood Community and Cultural Arts Center 4000 Lake Center Drive, Trotwood, Ohio 45426
Tue Jan 21, 2025 · 6:00 PM

City Council

Trotwood City Council to appoint citizen to Ward 3 vacancy

The City Council is holding a special meeting to fill a vacant seat in Ward 3. The session includes an executive session to discuss the appointment of a public official.

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Trotwood Community and Cultural Arts Center 4000 Lake Center Drive, Trotwood, Ohio 45426
Mon Jan 6, 2025 · 6:30 PM

City Council

Council opposes Dayton paper recycling plant at Olive & Little Richmond

The Trotwood City Council will vote on a resolution opposing a proposed paper recycling plant in Dayton at the intersection of Olive Road and Little Richmond Road. The consent agenda includes authorizing the city manager to apply for 2025 grants, appointing Molly Millsop to the Planning Commission, and approving cash prizes and expenditures for several community events. A separate resolution authorizes purchasing a 2025 medic unit for up to $276,837 and turnout gear drying systems for $30,000, partly covered by a FEMA grant. The council will also consider a motion to transfer 5.148 acres of Sherwood Park to Five Rivers MetroParks for the Wolf Creek Recreational Trail.

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✓ Decided: Council approves $276,837 medic unit purchase and opposes Dayton recycling plant

The Trotwood City Council approved a resolution to purchase a new medic unit for $276,837, replacing a 2010 model, and passed a resolution opposing a proposed paper recycling plant in Dayton near Olive and Little Richmond Roads. The council also approved several consent agenda items, including grant applications, appointments, and event funding, and scheduled a public hearing for a land transfer to Five Rivers MetroParks.

Trotwood Community and Cultural Arts Center 4000 Lake Center Drive, Trotwood, Ohio 45426