Dayton meeting summaries, agendas, and minutes

Dayton boards weigh housing, hospital, and safety plans; no major votes taken this week

Dayton's city boards and commissions met several times over the past week, but the only formal decisions were procedural. The most significant items — a $1.25 million EPA grant, a $567,952 contract extension, and a 28.78-acre housing development — remain pending votes on upcoming agendas.

Joint city-county meeting on downtown safety

The Dayton City Commission and Montgomery County Commission met jointly for the first time in about 10 years on Aug. 10 to discuss the Downtown Dayton Working Group's recommendations on safety, social services, and coordination. The meeting consisted of presentations, commissioner comments, and public input. No formal decisions were made. The only actions taken were excusing Commissioner Joseph's absence (unanimous) and adjourning the meeting (unanimous).

City Plan Board: housing and hospital expansion

The City Plan Board met Aug. 11 to consider several items, but minutes have not yet been published, so no decisions are confirmed. The agenda included:

• Case # PLN2026-00217: Final planned development for 28.78 acres at Brandt Pike and Schwinn Drive for single-family housing by DR Horton.
• Case # PLN2026-00096: Update to Dayton Children's Hospital's general development plan for parking and building location at Valley and Light Street and Valley and Air Street.
• Case # PLN2026-00097: Zoning map amendment to rezone 1.73 acres at 427 Valley Street from MR-5 to CI and 0.43 acres from ER-4 to CI for the hospital campus.
• Case # PLN2026-00208: Review of the Age-Friendly Dayton Plan.

City Commission: EPA grant and health insurance contract on tap

The City Commission met Aug. 12 and Aug. 19, but minutes have not yet been published. The Aug. 12 agenda included a public hearing on a zoning text amendment (PLN2026-00193) regarding collection of unpaid civil fines, and a resolution to accept a $1,255,295.00 EPA grant for the Wolf Creek Trunks Sanitary Liner Installation Project.

The Aug. 19 agenda included a $567,952 contract modification for Enrollment Management Services LLC to continue the employee health insurance opt-out program through Dec. 31, 2027, despite lower-than-projected participation. Also on that agenda:

• $175,381 in purchase orders: a $54,995 Ford Transit van for Police, a $53,850 mower purchase, and a $66,536 Chevrolet Silverado for Public Works.
• $75,000 service agreement with Dayton Public Schools for a Fire/EMS instructor for the 2026-2027 school year.
• $24,400 lease agreement with Whoa Dogs LLC for property at 200 East Fifth Street through Aug. 31, 2031.
• Ordinances to appropriate property for the Smithville Road Reconstruction and Salem Avenue Reconstruction Phase 5 projects.

Landmarks Commission: demolition and porch proposals

The Landmarks Commission met Aug. 13 to consider two Major Certificates of Appropriateness. No decisions are confirmed because minutes are not yet published. The cases:

• Removal of a severely deteriorated rear carriage house at 601 McLain St. in the St. Anne's Hill historic district. Applicant: Real Estate Reborn LLC, Xenia, OH.
• New porch and rear alteration at 219 Neal Ave. in the Squirrel-Forest historic district. Applicant: James Rougier, Dayton, OH.

The commission also held a work session on sections of the updated Blueprint for Rehabilitation covering landscaping, non-residential buildings, and public improvements.

Procedural meetings

The Environmental Advisory Board met Aug. 14 with a routine agenda: approval of July 2026 minutes, updates from Water, Sustainability, Economic Development, Ohio EPA, Five Rivers MetroParks, and MVRPC, and discussion of a presentation from Wright-Patterson Air Force Base. No major decisions were listed.

The Welcome Dayton Committee also met Aug. 14, with immigration updates from Katie Kersh of ABLE, subcommittee reports from six committees, and coordinator's updates from Jeannette Horwitz. The agenda was procedural.

Coming up

The Board of Zoning Appeals will meet Aug. 25 to hear two variance cases:

• A bulk variance at 2135 N Gettysburg Avenue to reduce the minimum lot size from 1 acre to 0.5309 acres for auto sales, and to reduce vehicle display setback from 10 feet to 8 feet and parking lot setback from 15 feet to 0 feet along the eastern property line.
• A use variance at 4475 Old Troy Pike to use an existing church building as an assembly hall with expanded parking. Applicant: Royal Banquet Event Center, owner Kemran Gafurov.

The meeting includes roll call and approval of prior minutes.

Dayton Commission approves airport easements for $20M road project; joint county meeting held

The Dayton City Commission on Aug. 5 passed an emergency ordinance authorizing airport easements needed to secure about $20 million in state funding for a Montgomery County roadway widening project. The 4-0 vote was the most consequential action taken by city boards in the past two weeks.

Airport easements advance $20M road project

Commissioners voted 4-0 to pass Emergency Ordinance No. 32199-26, authorizing the City Manager to execute an easement purchase agreement and grant right-of-way easements at Dayton International Airport. The action was required to meet an Ohio Department of Transportation deadline for approximately $20 million in project funding for a Montgomery County roadway widening project.

In the same meeting, the commission unanimously adopted two grant resolutions:

• Resolution No. 6947-26 approving a $3,390,987 State Issue 1 grant application for public infrastructure.
• Resolution No. 6948-26 approving a $1,255,295 EPA grant for the Wolf Creek Trunks Sanitary Liner project.

Commissioner Joseph was excused from the meeting.

Joint city-county meeting on downtown safety

On Aug. 10, the Dayton City Commission and Montgomery County Commission held their first joint meeting in about 10 years to discuss recommendations from the Downtown Dayton Working Group on safety, social services, and coordination. No formal decisions were made; the meeting consisted of presentations, commissioner comments, and public input. The only actions were excusing Commissioner Joseph's absence and adjourning.

Housing, hospital expansion on City Plan Board agenda

The City Plan Board met Aug. 11 to consider several items, though minutes have not yet been published. The agenda included:

• A final planned development for 28.78 acres at Brandt Pike and Schwinn Drive for single-family housing by DR Horton.
• An update to Dayton Children's Hospital's general development plan for parking and building locations at Valley and Light Street and Valley and Air Street.
• A zoning map amendment to rezone 1.73 acres at 427 Valley Street from MR-5 to CI and 0.43 acres from ER-4 to CI for the hospital campus.
• A review of the Age-Friendly Dayton Plan.

Other recent meetings

• **Human Relations Council (Aug. 3):** Reviewed an administrative hearing decision in Moore & MVFHC v. Mak Gregor (HRC Case Nos. 3942H & 39436H) and a final investigative report in Smith v. Dayton Family Housing LP, et al. (HRC Case No. 3950H). Minutes not yet published.
• **City Commission (Aug. 12):** Held a public hearing on a zoning text amendment (PLN2026-00193) regarding collection of unpaid civil fines. Also considered accepting the $1,255,295 EPA grant for the Wolf Creek Trunks Sanitary Liner project. No vote results published yet.
• **Landmarks Commission (Aug. 13):** Considered two Major Certificates of Appropriateness: removal of a deteriorated carriage house at 601 McLain St. in St. Anne's Hill (applicant: Real Estate Reborn LLC, Xenia, OH) and a new porch and rear alteration at 219 Neal Ave. in Squirrel-Forest (applicant: James Rougier, Dayton, OH). Also discussed sections of the Blueprint for Rehabilitation.
• **Environmental Advisory Board (Aug. 14):** Routine meeting with updates from staff and partners, and discussion of a Wright-Patterson Air Force Base presentation. No major decisions listed.
• **Welcome Dayton Committee (Aug. 14):** Received immigration updates from Katie Kersh of ABLE, subcommittee reports, and coordinator updates from Jeannette Horwitz. Procedural only.

Coming up

• **Board of Zoning Appeals — Aug. 25:** Will hear a bulk variance for auto sales at 2135 N Gettysburg Avenue (reducing minimum lot size from 1 acre to 0.5309 acres, plus setback reductions) and a use variance to convert a church into an assembly hall at 4475 Old Troy Pike (applicant: Royal Banquet Event Center, owner Kemran Gafurov).

Dayton boards weigh $3.39M infrastructure grant, New Community Authority, and zoning variances

Dayton's City Commission and several advisory boards met the week of July 22–30, with agendas covering a $3.39 million state infrastructure grant, the proposed city-wide New Community Authority, vehicle purchases, street improvements, and zoning variance requests. Minutes had not been published for any of these meetings as of this report, so outcomes listed below reflect what was scheduled for consideration, not confirmed decisions.

City Commission — July 22

The Commission agenda included second readings on resolutions to establish a city-wide New Community Authority district. Also scheduled were purchase orders for vehicles totaling $1,181,581.29 for the Public Works and Water departments, a janitorial service contract at Dayton International Airport valued at $163,025.51, and an East Third Street improvements contract award of $461,483.50.

Development agreements were on the agenda for property renovations at 1960 Troy Street ($60,000) in Old North Dayton and 3730 Delphos Street ($100,000) in Westwood. Additional items included a legal settlement and legislation to accept funding for the Sierra Nevada Corporation project.

Civil Service Board — July 23

The board was scheduled to review requests for temporary medical waivers of appointment, a probationary discharge, extensions of city eligible lists, and removal of candidates from eligible lists. A Personnel Actions Report and Hearing Docket were also on the agenda.

Board of Zoning Appeals — July 28

Two use variance applications were set for review:

• Case PLN2026-00192: A use variance for a medical office at 426 S James H McGee Blvd, in the Mature Single Family zoning district.
• Case PLN2026-00182: A use variance for a supportive living group home at 136 Heid Avenue, in the Light Industrial zoning district, plus a request to exceed the maximum number of individuals allowed at that facility.

City Commission — July 29

A public hearing was scheduled on accepting a $3,390,987.00 grant from the Ohio Public Works Commission for capital infrastructure improvements under State Issue 1. The Commission was also set to vote on Ordinance 32200-26, Resolution 6948-26, Improvement Resolution 3599-26, and Informal Resolution 1017-26.

Additional agenda items included a petition to establish the Dayton City-Wide New Community Authority and the addition of parcels to that authority.

Landmarks Commission — July 30

The Commission was scheduled to consider Case PLN2026-00219, a Major Certificate of Appropriateness request for a metal bracket projecting sign and door decal at 1171 W Third Street in the Wright-Dunbar historic district. A work session on Case PLN2026-00205 was also set, covering updates to the Blueprint for Rehabilitation regarding Supplemental Elements and New Construction.

Coming up

No upcoming meetings were listed on the provided schedule for the next 14 days. Residents can check the City of Dayton's official calendar for any meetings added after this report.

Dayton boards weighed $4M in contracts, zoning changes, and land subdivisions in recent meetings

Dayton's City Commission was scheduled to vote on more than $4 million in contracts and purchase orders at its July 8 meeting, including a $1.5 million electrical refurbishment contract for the Ottawa Pump Station. Minutes have not yet been published, so outcomes are not yet available.

City Commission — July 8

The commission agenda included a second-reading emergency ordinance (No. 32197-26) amending and repealing sections of the zoning code. Contract and purchase items on the agenda totaled over $4 million:

• **$1,539,175** contract award to Electrical Process Solutions LLC for Ottawa Pump Station electrical refurbishment.
• **$750,000** grant agreement with Montgomery County Land Reutilization Corp for commercial space at The Mainline, 40 S. Main St.
• **$270,125** design services agreement with App Architecture for Police Academy renovations at 3237 Guthrie Road.
• Development agreement with Thrive Realty for the "Everything Green" botanical event space at 3827 West Third Street.

A work session on a property conditions survey update was scheduled to follow the regular meeting.

City Plan Board — July 14

The Plan Board was set to consider four land use and zoning items:

• Subdivision record plan to divide one lot into seven residential lots at 222 Burns Ave in the South Park planning district.
• Lot reconfiguration at 1944 and 1960 Troy St in the Old North Dayton planning district.
• Planned development amendment for Ruskin Elementary at 407 Ambrose Ct., including a donated parcel (R72 02007 0072) for a school entrance walkway from Xenia Ave.
• Zoning code text amendment to clarify the civil penalty collection process (section 150.130.7).

Community Appeals Board — July 7

The board was scheduled to hear two cases: Case #2026-01 (Alex Dzhalilov) and Case #2025-03 (Nicholas Jones). The agenda also included approval of May 11, 2026 minutes, review of the 2025/2026 Annual Commission Report and bylaws, discussion of National Night Out on August 4, 2026, and a board vacancy announcement.

Environmental Advisory Board — July 10

The agenda included approval of June 2026 minutes, a Wright-Patterson Air Force Base restoration update, discussion of the Water Administration Building meeting location, and updates from Ohio EPA, the Solid Waste District, Public Health, and Five Rivers MetroParks.

Civil Service Board — July 9

The board was scheduled to consider a request for reconsideration of removal from eligible lists, followed by an executive session as permitted by Ohio law.

Coming up

• **Civil Service Board — July 23:** Will review requests for temporary medical waivers of appointment, a probationary discharge, extension of city eligible lists, and removal of candidates from eligible lists, plus a Personnel Actions Report and Hearing Docket.
• **Board of Zoning Appeals — July 28:** Will consider two use variance cases — Case PLN2026-00192 for a medical office at 426 S James H McGee Blvd and Case PLN2026-00182 for a supportive living group home at 136 Heid Avenue, including a request to exceed the maximum number of individuals at that facility.

*Note: All recent meetings listed above were agenda-only; minutes had not been published as of July 20, 2026. Vote tallies and final outcomes are not yet available.*

Dayton commission approved June minutes; major contracts and zoning votes await confirmation

The only confirmed decision from the past two weeks of Dayton government meetings was a unanimous vote by the City Commission on July 1 to approve minutes from its June 24 session. Several boards and commissions met or posted agendas during the same period, but most outcomes are not yet available because official minutes have not been published.

City Commission — July 1

According to official minutes, Commissioner Shaw moved to approve the June 24, 2026 meeting minutes and Commissioner Fairchild seconded. The motion passed unanimously. Mayor Turner-Sloss recognized Commissioner Shaw for ten years of service. The commission also heard presentations on a July 3 celebration, demolition updates, and a proposed citywide New Community Authority, but no formal actions were taken on those items.

City Commission — July 8 (outcomes pending)

The commission's July 8 agenda listed several significant items, but minutes have not yet been published, so results are not confirmed. The agenda included:

• **Emergency ordinance No. 32197-26**, a second-reading measure amending and repealing sections of the zoning code.
• **$1,539,175 contract award** to Electrical Process Solutions LLC for electrical refurbishment of the Ottawa Pump Station.
• **$750,000 grant agreement** with Montgomery County Land Reutilization Corp for commercial space at The Mainline, 40 S. Main St.
• **$270,125 design services agreement** with App Architecture for Police Academy renovations at 3237 Guthrie Road.
• **Development agreement** with Thrive Realty for the "Everything Green" botanical event space at 3827 West Third Street.
• A work session on a property conditions survey update was scheduled to follow the regular meeting.

Human Relations Council — June 29

The council's agenda called for reviewing final investigative reports for two civil rights cases: Smith v. Dayton Family Housing LP (Case No. 3950H) and Criswell v. Bella Vista (Case No. 3952H). The board was also scheduled to receive updates from the Executive Director and hear citizen comments. Minutes are not yet published.

Source Water Protection Fund Board — July 2

Agenda items included a Dayton Fire Department Knox Box request, the Triad Extension water supply project, a sanitary liner project on Wright Way, review of March 2026 meeting minutes, and a Source Water Protection Trust Summary Report. Minutes are not yet published.

Community Appeals Board — July 7

The board was scheduled to hear two cases: Alex Dzhalilov (Case #2026-01) and Nicholas Jones (Case #2025-03). The agenda also included approval of May 11, 2026 minutes, review of the 2025/2026 Annual Commission Report and bylaws, discussion of National Night Out on August 4, 2026, and a board vacancy announcement. Minutes are not yet published.

Other boards

• **Civil Service Board (July 9):** Agenda listed a request for reconsideration of removal from eligible lists, followed by an executive session permitted under Ohio law. Minutes not yet published.
• **Environmental Advisory Board (July 10):** Agenda included a Wright-Patterson Air Force Base restoration update, Ohio EPA and Solid Waste District updates, and public health and Five Rivers MetroParks reports. Minutes not yet published.

Coming up

City Plan Board — July 14: The board will consider subdividing one lot at 222 Burns Ave into seven residential lots in the South Park planning district, reconfiguring lots at 1944 and 1960 Troy St in the Old North Dayton planning district, and a planned development amendment for Ruskin Elementary at 407 Ambrose Ct. to add a donated parcel (R72 02007 0072) for a school entrance walkway from Xenia Ave. The board will also consider a zoning code text amendment to clarify the process for collecting unpaid civil fines under section 150.130.7.

Dayton Commission approves $1M airport grant, zoning amendment; water and transit contracts on deck

The Dayton City Commission unanimously approved a $1 million air service grant and a zoning code amendment at its June 24 meeting, while several major contracts — including more than $3.5 million in water main projects and a $1.48 million transit policing agreement — are scheduled for consideration at the July 1 meeting.

City Commission — June 24

The Commission passed a zoning code amendment on second reading in a 4-0 vote. It also adopted resolutions approving a $1 million air service grant for the airport and property appropriations for two road projects — Smithville Road and Salem Avenue — each by a 4-0 vote.

Three members were reappointed to the Board of Tax Review in a 3-0 vote, with one commissioner identified as Joseph abstaining. The Commission also approved the City Manager's Reports and the previous meeting minutes, both unanimously.

Several items were introduced on first reading but not voted on.

Civil Service Board — June 25

The Civil Service Board was scheduled to consider multiple personnel actions, including approval of probationary discharges, removal of candidates from eligible lists, extension of city eligible lists, and reinstatement of a former city employee. The board was also set to receive a personnel actions report and hear public comments. Minutes from this meeting have not yet been published.

Human Relations Council — June 29

The Human Relations Council was scheduled to review final investigative reports for two civil rights cases: *Smith v. Dayton Family Housing LP* (Case No. 3950H) and *Criswell v. Bella Vista* (Case No. 3952H). The board was also to receive an update from the Executive Director and hear citizen comments. Minutes have not yet been published.

City Commission — July 1

The Commission is scheduled to discuss and vote on several contracts, including:

• A $2,006,168 contract to Tetra Tech for Miami Well Field South Improvements
• $1,540,772 in water main improvements on Gettysburg-Blueberry-Pennway
• A $1,478,231 transit policing service agreement with RTA

A public hearing will be held on a zoning text amendment related to group homes and foster care facilities. The Commission will also consider establishing a city-wide new community authority and the sale of two properties — 25 Indianola Ave and a Main/Helena site — for economic development. Minutes have not yet been published.

Source Water Protection Fund Board — July 2

The board was scheduled to receive a trust summary report and a quarterly report from CityWide. Items on the agenda included a Knox Box request from the Dayton Fire Department, the Triad Extension water supply project, and a sanitary liner project on Wright Way. The board was also set to review March 2026 meeting minutes. Minutes have not yet been published.

Coming up

• **July 7 — Community Appeals Board:** Will hear two cases, Alex Dzhalilov (Case #2026-01) and Nicholas Jones (Case #2025-03), and review the 2025/2026 annual commission report and bylaws. The board will also discuss National Night Out on August 4, 2026, and a board vacancy.
• **July 9 — Civil Service Board:** Will consider a request for reconsideration of removal from eligible lists, followed by an executive session as permitted by Ohio law.
• **July 14 — City Plan Board:** Will consider subdividing 222 Burns Ave into seven residential lots, reconfiguring industrial lots at 1944 and 1960 Troy Street, and a Planned Development amendment for Ruskin Elementary at 407 Ambrose Ct., including donation of parcel R72 02007 0072 for a school entrance walkway.

Dayton City Commission approves zoning code amendment, $1M air service grant

At its June 24 meeting, the Dayton City Commission voted unanimously to amend the zoning code and adopted a $1 million air service grant. The commission also approved property resolutions for two road projects and reappointed members to the Board of Tax Review.

Zoning and airport grant approved

The commission passed the zoning code amendment on its second reading by a vote of 4-0. A separate resolution accepting a $1 million air service grant was also adopted 4-0.

Road property appropriations adopted

The commission adopted two resolutions to acquire property for road improvements. A resolution for the Smithville Road project and a resolution for the Salem Avenue project each passed 4-0.

Board of Tax Review reappointments

Three members were reappointed to the Board of Tax Review. The vote was 3-0, with Commissioner Joseph abstaining.

Other recent board meetings

Civil Service Board (June 25) – Agenda items included probationary discharges, removal of candidates from eligible lists, extension of city eligible lists, and reinstatement of a former employee. Minutes have not yet been published.

Human Relations Council (June 29) – The council was scheduled to review final investigative reports for two civil rights cases: Smith v. Dayton Family Housing LP (Case No. 3950H) and Criswell v. Bella Vista (Case No. 3952H). No decision documents are available.

City Commission (July 1) – The agenda listed a $2,006,168 contract to Tetra Tech for Miami Well Field South Improvements, a $1,540,772 water main project on Gettysburg-Blueberry-Pennway, and a $1,478,231 transit policing service agreement with the RTA. A public hearing was set on zoning text amendments concerning group homes and foster care facilities. The commission also considered the sale of properties at 25 Indianola Ave. and Main/Helena for economic development. Minutes are not yet published.

Source Water Protection Fund Board (July 2) – The board was to discuss a Knox Box request from the Dayton Fire Department, the Triad Extension water supply project, and a sanitary liner project on Wright Way, along with a trust summary report and quarterly report from CityWide.

Coming up

• **July 7 – Community Appeals Board** – Hearings for Alex Dzhalilov (Case #2026-01) and Nicholas Jones (Case #2025-03), plus review of the annual commission report and bylaws, and discussion of an upcoming National Night Out event and a board vacancy.
• **July 9 – Civil Service Board** – Request for reconsideration of a removal from eligible lists, followed by an executive session.
• **July 14 – City Plan Board** – Subdivision of 222 Burns Ave. into seven residential lots, reconfiguration of lots at 1944 and 1960 Troy St., an amendment to the planned development for Ruskin Elementary at 407 Ambrose Ct., and a donation of a parcel for a school entrance walkway.