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Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will vote on approving a Taco Bell site plan at 810 W. State Street, including a 2,278 sq ft restaurant with a drive-through and two requested deviations for a monument sign and light pole height. They will also review final development plans for single-family, townhome, and duplex sections of Trenton Square. The meeting includes approval of the previous May 11 minutes.
- Taco Bell site plan approval (2,278 sq ft, drive-through) at 810 W. State Street
- Two requested minor deviations: monument sign area 52 SF (max 50) and light pole height 22.5 ft (max 20)
- Final development plans for Trenton Square residential: single-family, townhomes, duplexes
- Approval of May 11, 2026 meeting minutes
Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA)
The Board of Zoning Appeals will conduct a quasi-judicial review of a Planning Commission decision to approve the Prologis Data Center Campus. An appellant is challenging the approval based on technical review adequacy, meeting notice errors, and the application of zoning codes.
- Appeal of the March 30, 2026, Planning Commission approval for the Prologis Data Center at 3000 Arnold Brown Industrial Drive
Personnel Board
The Personnel Board will discuss and make a final decision on an employment appeal. The board will also vote to approve minutes from the June 17 meeting.
- Final decision on employment appeal
- Approval of June 17 meeting minutes
The Personnel Board convened to discuss an employment appeal and state correspondence. The board approved the minutes from the previous meeting and adjourned at 11:43 AM.
- Approved minutes of June 17, 2026 meeting (2nd: Herbel)
- Adjourned meeting at 11:43 AM (2nd: New)
Planning Commission
This Planning Commission meeting was canceled. The agenda included a Taco Bell site plan approval and final development plans for Trenton Square residential sections (single-family, townhomes, duplexes). No decisions were made.
- Taco Bell site plan approval at Trenton Square Commercial Outparcels
- Trenton Square final development plans for single-family, townhomes, and duplexes
Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA)
The scheduled meeting for June 22, 2026, has been moved to Monday, June 29, 2026. The meeting will begin at 6:00 PM.
City Council
The June 18 regular meeting includes public hearings on amending farm animal regulations and zoning code, consideration of the FY2027 tax budget, and authorization of an emergency sewer repair contract for $138,775. Council will also vote on resolutions consenting to the annexation of over 600 acres from St. Clair and Madison townships.
- Annexation of 601.589 acres from St. Clair and Madison townships (first reading)
- Emergency sewer repair contract with Tele Vac Environmental for $138,775
- Adoption of FY2027 tax budget
- Public hearings on amending Chapter 620 (farm animals) and Section 1258.18 (zoning)
- Community Reinvestment Area agreement (first reading)
The council approved the minutes from the May 16th workshop. No other substantive legislative actions or votes were recorded during the meeting, which featured extensive public comment regarding city ordinances and legal matters.
- Approved May 16th Council Workshop minutes (4-0, 2 abstentions)
City Council
The Trenton City Council will discuss and vote on the Fiscal Year 2027 Tax Budget and authorize a $138,775 contract for emergency sewer repairs. The meeting also includes resolutions regarding the annexation of 601.589 acres of land and the creation of a Community Reinvestment Area.
- Authorize $138,775 contract with Tele Vac Environmental for emergency sewer repairs
- Vote on Fiscal Year 2027 Tax Budget
- Resolution to annex 601.589 acres of land in St. Clair and Madison Townships
- Resolution to approve a Community Reinvestment Area Agreement
- Purchase of property for public purposes
Council adopted the Fiscal Year 2027 Tax Budget, a procedural step that projects $25.8M in revenues and $26.4M in expenses, with no residential water or sewer rate increases expected. First readings were held for annexation-service and consent resolutions, and a Community Reinvestment Area agreement with Prologis for a data center project.
- Adopted FY2027 Tax Budget (no vote tally recorded)
- First reading of resolution on statement of services for proposed annexation of 601.589 acres
- First reading of resolution consenting to annexation
- First reading of ordinance approving CRA agreement with Prologis
Personnel Board
The Personnel Board will conduct a hearing on an employment appeal filed by Chris Spahn. The board will also consider approving minutes from a previous meeting. The meeting is otherwise procedural.
- Employment appeal by Chris Spahn
- Appeal representative: Matthew Davidson
- Employer representatives: Brad Baker, Nick Ziepfel
The Personnel Board held a final discussion on an employment appeal but took no recorded action. The board approved the minutes of the previous meeting and adjourned. No decisions were made on the appeal or any other substantive matter.
- Approved minutes of June 10, 2026 meeting (unanimous)
City Council
The City Council is holding a special meeting to discuss personnel matters in executive session. The council will also vote on authorizing the Finance Director to conduct an internal investigation.
- Authorization of up to $10,000 for independent legal counsel and internal investigation
Council voted down a motion to authorize the finance director to conduct an internal investigation and hire independent legal counsel up to $10,000. The motion failed with 0 in favor and 4 opposed, with the mayor abstaining. Two council members were excused. An executive session was held regarding a personnel matter but no action was taken.
- Excused Council Members Roark and Proffitt (5-0)
- Denied motion to authorize finance director to conduct internal investigation and hire independent legal counsel up to $10,000 (0-4)
City Council
This special meeting is largely procedural, with the main action being a motion to enter executive session to discuss the appointment, employment, or discipline of a public employee and to confer with legal counsel. No other business is scheduled.
- Motion to go into executive session for personnel and legal consultation
No substantive decisions were made at this special meeting. Council excused an absent member, then entered executive session to discuss personnel/employment matters, and adjourned.
- Excused Council Member Roark from meeting (6-0)
- Entered executive session for personnel/employment/legal discussion (6-0)
- Adjourned executive session (6-0)
- Adjourned meeting (6-0)
Personnel Board
The Personnel Board tabled two motions to abolish the Competitive Exam Eligibility List and Certification List for the classification of Laborer III. The board approved the minutes of the May 27 meeting. No decision was recorded on the employment appeal.
- Approved May 27 meeting minutes
- Tabled motion to abolish Laborer III Competitive Exam Eligibility List
- Tabled motion to abolish Laborer III Competitive Exam Certification List