Trenton public meetings in 2025

City Council

City Council will hold a public hearing on the 2026 annual appropriations ordinance and present the 2026 budget. The body is also considering a contract for road design and the purchase of 7.26 acres of real property.

• Contract with Kleingers Group for Wayne Madison Road widening design: $185,000.00
• Payment for 2025 Bureau of Workers’ Comp premium: $44,517
• Ordinance to purchase approximately 7.26 acres of real property
• Resolution for ODOT resurfacing improvements to East State Street (S.R. 73)
• Collective bargaining agreement with Ohio Patrolmen’s Benevolent Association

The council voted unanimously to appoint Hannah Dearth and Vince Wasiloski to the two vacant Parks Board seats for three‑year terms starting Jan. 1, 2026. They also appointed Donna Fields, Samantha Owens, Henry Root, Timothy Phillips and Nathan Coffey as alternates for the same term. The council approved the Dec. 4, 2025 meeting minutes with one abstention. Additional procedural motions to read items and finish unfinished business were also approved unanimously.

• Approved appointment of Hannah Dearth to Parks Board (7-0)
• Approved appointment of Vince Wasiloski to Parks Board (7-0)
• Approved appointment of Donna Fields as Parks Board alternate (7-0)
• Approved appointment of Samantha Owens as Parks Board alternate (7-0)
• Approved appointment of Henry Root as Parks Board alternate (7-0)
• Approved appointment of Timothy Phillips as Parks Board alternate (7-0)
• Approved appointment of Nathan Coffey as Parks Board alternate (7-0)
• Approved Dec. 4, 2025 meeting minutes (6-0, 1 abstain)

City Council

The Trenton City Council will discuss and vote on the 2026 budget, a $185,000 contract for road design, and the appointment of planning commission members. The meeting also includes a public comment session.

• Authorize $185,000 contract for Wayne Madison Road design
• 2026 Budget Presentation
• Authorize purchase of 7.26 acres of real property
• Authorize cooperation with ODOT for East State Street resurfacing
• Appoint Jennifer Harris and Bob Melloh to Planning Commission

The Trenton City Council work session covered authorizing a $44,517 workers‑comp payment, several budget‑related ordinances, a three‑year police collective bargaining agreement, reappointments to the planning commission, and a Parks and Recreation Board amendment. No motions were voted on or formally adopted during the meeting.

• Discussed authorization to pay $44,517 workers‑comp premium (no vote recorded)
• Reviewed budget ordinance for annualized appropriations (second reading, no vote recorded)
• Considered resolution accepting tax levy amounts (first reading, suspend rules, no vote recorded)
• Considered supplemental appropriations ordinance (first reading, suspend rules, no vote recorded)
• Reviewed police collective bargaining agreement (first reading, suspend rules, no vote recorded)
• Considered reappointment of Jennifer Harris to planning commission (no vote recorded)
• Considered reappointment of Bob Melloh to planning commission (no vote recorded)
• Reviewed amendment to Parks and Recreation Board ordinance (second reading, no vote recorded)

Parks & Recreation Board

The Trenton Parks & Recreation Board will review meeting minutes, discuss veterans memorial updates, and plan the 2026 Community Celebration schedule. The board will also review rules and regulations and suicide prevention signage.

• Approval of November 18, 2025, meeting minutes
• Update regarding the Veterans Memorial
• Discussion regarding the 2026 Community Celebration Dates
• Discussion regarding Suicide Prevention signs at Home Ave Park and Community Park
• 2025-2026 Community Celebration Yearly Budget Overview

The Parks & Recreation Board voted to recommend the proposed 2026 Community Celebration schedule to City Manager Marcos Nichols. The board also approved a motion to amend Chapter 276 of the Trenton Codified Ordinances and a motion to revisit the Static Display Program at a later date. Additional motions to excuse two absent members, approve the November 18 minutes, and adjourn the meeting were decided.

• Motion to excuse Ms. Osuna and Mr. Hill failed (2 Yea, 3 Nay)
• Approved minutes of November 18, 2025 meeting (unanimous Yea)
• Approved motion to revisit Static Display Program discussion (unanimous Yea)
• Approved motion to amend Chapter 276 ordinance (unanimous Yea)
• Approved recommendation of 2026 Community Celebration dates to City Manager (unanimous Yea)
• Approved motion to adjourn the meeting (unanimous Yea)

Planning Commission

The Trenton Planning Commission will review two lot‑combination applications at its December 8, 2025 meeting. One request seeks to combine parcels R8000030000006 and R8000031000119 at 703 W. State Street, creating a 2.6766‑acre lot for the Gilligan Company LLC (Dunkin Donuts). The second request seeks to combine parcels R8000009000152 and R8000009000151 at 310 S. First Street, creating a 0.362‑acre lot for homeowner Holly Irvin.

• Lot Combination – 703 W. State Street (parcels R8000030000006 & R8000031000119, total 2.6766 acres)
• Lot Combination – 310 S. First Street (parcels R8000009000152 & R8000009000151, total 0.362 acres)

City Council

The Trenton City Council meeting will consider several actions. New business includes a motion to realign the Board of Zoning Appeals term dates, a motion to approve cash transfers for the 2025 budget, and the election of the mayor and vice mayor for the 2026‑2027 term. The council will also take first‑reading votes on several ordinances, including a correction of a scrivener’s error, adoption of the 2025 Ohio Fire Code revision, and an appropriations ordinance for fiscal year 2026. All items are presented for council decision.

• Motion to realign Board of Zoning Appeals term expiration dates per City Charter, effective Jan 1 2026
• Motion recognizing 2025 budget cash transfers and approving Exhibit A for audit compliance
• Election of mayor and vice mayor for term Jan 1 2026 – Dec 31 2027
• Ordinance amending Ordinance 34‑2025 to correct a scrivener’s error (first reading)
• Ordinance adopting the 2025 revision of the Ohio Fire Code (first reading)

The council approved several motions, including excusing Vice Mayor Woodrey and adopting the November 20 minutes. It realigned the Board of Zoning Appeals terms and approved all 2025 cash transfers for audit compliance. Council members elected Ryan Perry as mayor and Floyd Croucher as vice mayor for the 2026‑2027 term.

• Excused Vice Mayor Woodrey (YAYS 6, NAYS 0)
• Approved November 20 minutes (YAYS 6, NAYS 0)
• Realigned Board of Zoning Appeals term dates (YAYS 6, NAYS 0)
• Approved 2025 cash transfers for audit compliance (YAYS 6, NAYS 0)
• Elected Ryan Perry mayor (YAYS 6, ABSTAIN 1)
• Elected Floyd Croucher vice mayor (YAYS 4, NAYS 1, ABSTAIN 2)
• Read legislation items 1‑4 by title only (YAYS 6, NAYS 0)

City Council

City Council will hold a work session to discuss the 2026 operating budget and updates to the municipal wage scale. The body will also review the 2025 Ohio Fire Code and budget year cash transfers for audit compliance.

• Ordinance adopting the 2025 revision of the Ohio Fire Code
• Annualized appropriations for operating expenses from January 1, 2026, to December 31, 2026
• Amendment to the municipal wage scale
• Motion to recognize 2025 budget year cash transfers for audit compliance
• Realigning Board of Zoning Appeals Term Expiration Dates

The December 4 work session featured public comments on a proposed data center, including concerns about noise, water use, emergency services, and zoning. The City Attorney answered questions, but no motions, votes, or approvals were recorded.

City Council

The Trenton City Council will hold a second reading of an ordinance amending Chapter 222 to rename and broaden the use of Fund 890, the Employee Termination Benefits Fund. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from the November 6 work session and regular council meeting, swearing‑in ceremonies for two new police officers, and presentations on zoning, industrial park development, and water‑sewer rate policies.

• Ordinance amending Chapter 222 to rename and broaden Fund 890 (second reading)
• Swearing‑in ceremonies for Police Officer Lyla M. Keil and Officer Jenna K. Frary
• Zoning presentation covering residential, commercial, industrial districts and conditional uses such as solar farms
• Finance Director briefing on water and sewer rates, tap fees, and potential data‑center impacts
• Approval of minutes from the November 6 work session and regular council meeting

The council voted to approve the minutes from the November 6, 2025 work session and regular meeting. All seven members voted YAY, with no NAYS or abstentions. No other motions or votes were recorded during this meeting.

• Approved minutes of the November 6, 2025 Council Work Session and Regular Council Meeting (7-0)

City Council

The City Council will review the Digital Budget Book and discuss an ordinance to rename and broaden the Employee Termination Benefits Fund. The meeting will also include a request for an executive session regarding confidential economic development and legal matters.

• Review of Digital Budget Book and Open Checkbook
• Ordinance to rename and broaden Employee Termination Benefits Fund (Chapter 222)
• Executive session regarding confidential economic development applicant information
• Executive session regarding pending or imminent court action

The Trenton City Council met for a work session to discuss the proposed data center. Mayor Perry and City Manager Nichols provided updates on preliminary site plans and required staff reviews. Residents voiced concerns about noise, health, utility costs, and zoning. No formal actions, approvals, or votes were recorded.

Parks & Recreation Board

The board will receive presentations on America-250 and suicide prevention signs. Members will discuss the Veterans Memorial and a related 5k event. The meeting includes an executive session to consider applicants for board and alternate member positions.

• America-250 presentation by Dr. Alan Burley
• Suicide Prevention signs presentation by Butler County Mental Health & Addiction Recovery Services Board
• Veterans Memorial update and 5k Event overview
• Review of resumes for open Parks Board positions
• Christmas Tree Lighting updates

The board approved the minutes from the October 14, 2025 meeting. It voted to recommend that city staff purchase suicide‑prevention signs for Community Park and Home Avenue Park. It also amended its rules to permit one regular City Council member and an unlimited number of City Council alternates on the Parks & Recreation Board.

• Approved October 14, 2025 meeting minutes (all members voted Yea)
• Recommended city staff purchase suicide‑prevention signs (all members voted Yea)
• Amended board rules to allow one regular City Council member and unlimited alternates (all members voted Yea)
• Motion to excuse absent members Ms. Osuna and Mr. Hill failed (4 Nay, 2 Yea)

Trenton Community Improvement Corporation (CIC)

The Trenton Community Improvement Corporation Board of Trustees will review a revolving loan fund update, discuss and possibly approve a partnership with the Ohio Small Business Development Center involving a grant or loan, and consider actions on loan applications. The agenda also includes routine approvals of prior meeting minutes and other business.

• Revolving Loan Fund Update – Matthew Mesisklis
• Ohio Small Business Development Center Grant/Loan Partnership discussion/approval – Matthew Mesisklis
• Possible action on revolving fund loan applications
• Approval of May 1, 2025 Executive Session Minutes
• Approval of August 7, 2025 Meeting Minutes

City Council

The Trenton City Council will consider several ordinance amendments, including changes to sections 1248.01, 1264.02, 1264.06, and the creation of section 1252.17 of the city code. New business includes a motion to let the city manager contract Barrett Paving Materials Inc. for up to $1,168,608.10 for the Trenton Square off‑site improvement project, and a motion to approve a change order for Miller‑Valentine Construction that raises the guaranteed maximum price of the Trenton Square Municipal Complex design‑build contract to $33,877,701. The council will also adopt an ordinance renaming and broadening Fund 890, the Employee Termination Benefits Fund, and an emergency ordinance to update the codified ordinances.

• Ordinance amendments to sections 1248.01, 1264.02, 1264.06 (Second Reading)
• Ordinance establishing section 1252.17 (Second Reading)
• Motion authorizing contract with Barrett Paving Materials Inc. up to $1,168,608.10 for Trenton Square off‑site improvement
• Motion approving change order for Miller‑Valentine Construction, GMP $33,877,701 for Trenton Square Municipal Complex
• Ordinance amending Chapter 222 to rename and broaden Fund 890, Employee Termination Benefits Fund (First Reading)

The council voted unanimously to approve the minutes from the October 16 work session and regular meeting. A motion to add the work‑session presentation to the agenda also passed unanimously. No other substantive actions were taken during the meeting.

• Approved October 16 work session minutes (7-0)
• Approved October 16 regular council meeting minutes (7-0)
• Approved addition of work‑session presentation to agenda (7-0)

City Council

The City Council will discuss authorizing a contract with Barrett Paving Materials Inc. for up to $1,168,608.10 to complete the Trenton Square Offsite Improvement Project. The Finance Director will present a September financial snapshot and a change order for the Miller Valentine Construction design‑build contract for the Trenton Square municipal complex. Several ordinances will be considered, including a first reading to rename Fund 890 and a first reading to edit codified ordinances, as well as second‑reading amendments to multiple code sections. An executive session request will address confidential economic‑development and legal matters.

• Authorize contract with Barrett Paving Materials Inc. up to $1,168,608.10 for Trenton Square Offsite Improvement Project
• Discuss change order for Miller Valentine Construction design‑build contract for Trenton Square municipal complex
• First‑reading ordinance to rename and broaden Fund 890, Employee Termination Benefits Fund
• First‑reading ordinance to edit and include certain ordinances into codified codes (suspend rules)
• Second‑reading ordinances amending Sections 1248.01, 1264.02, 1264.06 and establishing Section 1252.17

The council discussed communication improvements, including new newsletters, a YouTube channel, and an Ask the Mayor program. A zoning presentation explained current districts, conditional uses, and water system updates. The finance director reviewed water and sewer rates and noted a recent $7.7 million land sale. No formal votes, approvals, denials, or tabling actions were recorded.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider a conditional use permit for Duke Energy Kentucky's Woodsdale Solar Center. The body will also discuss four proposed ordinances amending the city's codified ordinances.

• Conditional Use Permit for Duke Energy Kentucky's 49.9-megawatt Woodsdale Solar Center
• Proposed amendment to Section 1248.01 of the Codified Ordinances
• Proposed amendment to Section 1264.02 of the Codified Ordinances
• Proposed amendment to Section 1264.06 of the Codified Ordinances
• Proposed establishment of Section 1252.17 of the Codified Ordinances

City Council

The council will take a second reading on two emergency ordinance amendments to the city code (sections 205.03 and 1046.01). They will also vote on a motion authorizing the city manager to sign a $46,000 agreement with Four Seasons Environmental Inc. to serve as third‑party commissioner for mechanical, electrical, HVAC, and plumbing systems. The meeting includes routine approval of the October 2, 2025 council minutes.

• Second‑reading ordinance amending Section 205.03 of the City of Trenton Code (emergency)
• Second‑reading ordinance amending Section 1046.01 of the City of Trenton Code (emergency)
• Motion to authorize a $46,000 contract with Four Seasons Environmental Inc. for third‑party mechanical, electrical, HVAC, and plumbing systems commissioner
• Approval of minutes from the October 2, 2025 regular council meeting

The Trenton City Council approved, by a 7‑0 vote, emergency amendments to Sections 205.03 and 1046.01 of the city code. It also authorized the City Manager to sign a $46,000 agreement with Four Seasons Environmental Inc. for third‑party mechanical, electrical, HVAC and plumbing services. All items were adopted without opposition.

• Approved minutes of the Oct 2, 2025 meeting (7-0)
• Approved reading of Unfinished Business items by title only (7-0)
• Approved emergency ordinance amending Section 205.03 of the City Code (7-0)
• Approved emergency ordinance amending Section 1046.01 of the City Code (7-0)
• Authorized $46,000 contract with Four Seasons Environmental Inc. (7-0)

City Council

City Council will hold a work session to discuss two ordinance amendments and a service agreement. The body will also consider requests for executive sessions regarding economic development and legal matters.

• Proposed $46,000 agreement with Four Seasons Environmental INC. for systems commissioning
• Second reading of an ordinance amending Section 205.03 of the City Code
• Second reading of an ordinance amending Section 1046.01 of the City Code
• Executive session request regarding economic development applicant information
• Executive session request regarding pending or imminent court action

The Trenton City Council voted 7‑0 to enter an executive session to discuss confidential marketing and legal matters. Later, the council again voted 7‑0 to adjourn the meeting. Discussions were held on two storm‑water fee ordinances and a $46,000 contract with Four Seasons Environmental, but no votes were recorded on those items.

• Approved motion to go into executive session (7-0)
• Approved motion to adjourn the meeting (7-0)

Trenton Community Improvement Corporation (CIC)

The Trenton Community Improvement Corporation will meet to discuss and potentially approve a partnership with the Ohio Small Business Development Center. The agenda includes an update on the Revolving Loan Fund and possible action on loan applications.

• Ohio Small Business Development Center Grant/Loan Partnership discussion
• Revolving Loan Fund update
• Possible action on Revolving Fund Loan Applications

Parks & Recreation Board

The Parks & Recreation Board will approve or amend the minutes from the September 9, 2025 meeting. It will receive an update on the Veterans Memorial and overviews of the Fall Fest and Movies in the Park events. The board will also discuss an open application for a vacant board member position.

• Approve or amend the minutes of the September 09, 2025 meeting
• Update regarding the Veterans Memorial
• Fall Fest event overview
• Movies in the Park event overview
• Discuss future Parks Board member vacancy – open application

The board voted to excuse absent members Ms. Osuna and Mr. Hill. It approved the September 9, 2025 meeting minutes. Members agreed to post the open board‑vacancy application on Facebook and the city website. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Excused Ms. Osuna and Mr. Hill (motion passed 5-3)
• Approved September 9, 2025 minutes (6 Yea, 2 abstain)
• Post open board vacancy application on Facebook and city website (unanimous agreement)
• Adjourned meeting (all voted Yea)

City Council

The Trenton City Council will consider several new business items, including authorizing the city manager to enter into a $3,085,365 contract with Selhorst Equipment Services LLC for construction of new roadways for the Trenton Square Collector Roads project. The council will also vote on a $44,470 agreement with S&M Engineering Inc for third‑party construction materials testing and a $68,571.42 FEMA Assistance to Firefighters grant for the fire department. Additional items include a resolution to adopt a cybersecurity program and multiple ordinances and resolutions related to property acquisition, water service, and municipal wage scales.

• Motion to authorize a $3,085,365 contract with Selhorst Equipment Services LLC for new roadways (Trenton Square Collector Roads project)
• Motion to authorize a $44,470 agreement with S&M Engineering Inc for third‑party construction materials testing and special building inspection
• Motion to accept a $68,571.42 FEMA Assistance to Firefighters grant for the Trenton Fire Department
• Resolution to adopt and implement a cybersecurity program in compliance with Ohio’s cybersecurity law (first reading, suspend rules)
• Ordinance authorizing purchase of approximately 216 acres of real property in Madison Township, Butler County, and declaring an emergency (first reading, suspend rules)

The Trenton City Council unanimously approved several financial authorizations: a $44,470 contract with S&M Engineering for material testing, acceptance of a $68,571.42 FEMA grant for the fire department, and a $3,085,365 contract with Selhorst Equipment Services for the Trenton Square Collector Roads project. The council also adopted a cybersecurity program, authorized participation in an Ohio Public Works Commission water and street grant, and approved the emergency purchase of about 216 acres in Madison Township.

• Approved $44,470 contract with S&M Engineering Inc. (7-0)
• Approved acceptance of $68,571.42 FEMA AFG grant (7-0)
• Approved $3,085,365 contract with Selhorst Equipment Services for road construction (7-0)
• Approved cybersecurity program resolution (7-0)
• Approved participation in OPWC water and street reconstruction grant (7-0)
• Approved emergency purchase of ~216 acres in Madison Township (7-0)
• Approved fifth amendment to Prologis sale agreement (7-0)
• Approved minutes of September 18, 2025 meetings (7-0)

City Council

City Council will discuss new regulations for mobile food units and a 'Do Not Knock' registry. The body is also deciding on several contracts for city infrastructure, including paving and park improvements.

• Contract with Normac Company LLC for 2025 local paving program not to exceed $740,695.29
• Contract with LJ Stone LLC / Urban Structures for a gazebo at Trenton Founders Park for $6,951.63
• Payment of $37,811.62 to Central Square Technologies for annual software maintenance
• Ordinance establishing Section 1258.17 regarding mobile food units
• Resolution to reduce performance bond for Arlington Parke Subdivision from $4,403,088.87 to $390,137.44

The council approved the minutes from previous meetings and authorized several items, including a Do Not Knock Registry ordinance, a part‑time police specialist position, a gazebo for Founders Park, a $740,695 paving contract, and a $37,812 software maintenance payment. It also adopted a mobile‑food‑unit ordinance and an emergency ordinance amending Section 1044.01. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved September 4 and 11 meeting minutes (7‑0)
• Authorized Do Not Knock Registry ordinance (7‑0)
• Authorized part‑time police specialist position (7‑0)
• Authorized $6,951.63 gazebo contract for Founders Park (7‑0)
• Authorized $740,695.29 paving contract for 2025 local paving program (7‑0)
• Authorized $37,811.62 software maintenance payment to Central Square Technologies (7‑0)
• Adopted mobile‑food‑unit ordinance (Section 1258.17) with amended language (7‑0)
• Approved emergency ordinance amending Section 1044.01 (7‑0)

City Council

The Trenton City Council will discuss several items, including a $37,811.62 payment for software maintenance, ordinance amendments to sections 1044.01 and 1046.01, and contracts for a gazebo ($6,951.63) and a paving program up to $740,695.29. The council will also hold a second reading on a mobile food units ordinance and consider a bond reduction resolution and a plat emergency ordinance. An executive session is requested for confidential economic‑development and legal matters.

• Authorize $37,811.62 payment to Central Square Technologies for annual software maintenance
• First reading of ordinances amending City Code sections 1044.01 and 1046.01
• Authorize purchase and installation of a gazebo at Founder Park for up to $6,951.63
• Authorize a paving contract for the 2025 local paving program not to exceed $740,695.29
• Second reading of ordinance establishing mobile food units (Section 1258.17)

The council heard a motion to authorize a $37,811.62 payment for software maintenance for police and fire records and CAD systems. It also considered a gazebo purchase for Founder Park costing up to $6,951.63 and a paving contract for the 2025 Local Paving Program not to exceed $740,695.29. Ordinance amendments on water‑usage estimation, storm‑water fee scheduling, and a mobile food‑unit ordinance were presented for first or second readings. No votes or final approvals were recorded for any of these items.

• Motion to authorize $37,811.62 software maintenance – no vote recorded
• Motion to approve gazebo purchase up to $6,951.63 – no vote recorded
• Motion to authorize paving contract up to $740,695.29 – no vote recorded
• First‑reading ordinance amending water‑usage billing – no vote recorded
• First‑reading ordinance moving storm‑water fee schedule to Chapter 205 – no vote recorded
• Second‑reading mobile food‑unit ordinance – no vote recorded
• Resolution for one‑time performance bond reduction – no vote recorded
• Ordinance to accept final plat of Trenton Square – no vote recorded

Planning Commission

The commission will consider a commercial civil plan for a new Dunkin Donuts at 703 W. State Street. It will also review the final plat for Trenton Square and discuss a PUD amendment for the Trenton Store and Lock project. An ordinance establishing Section 1258.17 for mobile food units will be considered as well.

• Commercial site plan review – Dunkin Donuts, 703 W. State Street
• Final plat review – Trenton Square
• PUD amendment – Trenton Store and Lock
• Ordinance establishing Section 1258.17, Mobile Food Units

City Council

At the special council meeting, members will vote on several motions that would allow the city manager to sign purchase agreements for furnishings and technology for the new municipal building. The items include a $286,687.33 contract with Office Furniture Source LLC for the Trenton Square Municipal Complex and YMCA, and contracts up to $277,584 for camera security, $252,586 for network infrastructure, $115,984 for door access controls, and $60,631 for audio‑visual equipment. The council will also consider a property purchase for public purposes and discuss security arrangements, though details are not provided in the agenda.

• Office Furniture Source LLC contract for furnishings for Trenton Square Municipal Complex and YMCA – $286,687.33
• IMS Technology and Security contract for door and gate access controls – up to $115,984.00
• TechKinect contract for audio‑visual infrastructure – up to $60,631.00
• IMS Technology and Security contract for camera security infrastructure – up to $277,584.00
• IMS Technology and Security contract for network infrastructure – up to $252,586.00

The Trenton City Council authorized the City Manager to enter into purchase agreements for five projects related to the new municipal building. Approvals included furniture for the complex and YMCA ($286,687.33), door and gate access controls ($115,984.00), audio‑visual equipment for the council chambers ($60,631.00), camera security ($277,584.00), and network infrastructure ($252,586.00). Each motion passed with a 5‑2 vote.

• Authorized $286,687.33 furniture purchase for municipal complex and YMCA (5-2)
• Authorized $115,984.00 door and gate access control purchase (5-2)
• Authorized $60,631.00 audio‑visual infrastructure purchase for council chambers (5-2)
• Authorized $277,584.00 camera security system purchase (5-2)
• Authorized $252,586.00 network infrastructure purchase (5-2)

Parks & Recreation Board

The Parks & Recreation Board will approve the minutes from the August 12, 2025 meeting. It will receive updates on the gazebo at Founders Park and the Veterans Memorial. New business includes an overview of the Sundown Jam-bilee event. The board will also hear updates on upcoming community events such as Movies in the Park, Fall Fest, a Veterans Memorial 5k, and the Christmas Tree Lighting.

• Approve or amend minutes of August 12, 2025 meeting
• Update on the gazebo at Founders Park
• Update on the Veterans Memorial
• Sundown Jam-bilee event overview
• Updates on Movies in the Park, Fall Fest, Veterans Memorial 5k, Christmas Tree Lighting

The Parks & Recreation Board excused four absent members and approved the minutes from the August 12, 2025 meeting. The board voted to recommend the LJ Stone Buildings LLC gazebo estimate to City Council. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Excused absent members Ms. Osuna, Mr. Melloh, Mr. Nichols, Ms. Lucas (motion passed Yea)
• Approved minutes of August 12, 2025 meeting (motion passed Yea, Ms. Hale abstained)
• Recommended LJ Stone Buildings LLC gazebo estimate to Council (motion passed Yea)
• Adjourned meeting (motion passed Yea)

City Council

The Trenton City Council appointed Allison Hatter to the Parks Board for a three‑year term. It authorized a $700,095 contract with Majors Enterprises for a splash‑pad at Community Park and a $38,476.39 purchase of pipe‑setting supplies from Ferguson Enterprises. The council also cancelled a $121,994.06 maintenance bond and approved an ordinance establishing priority property‑tax exemptions.

• Approved appointment of Allison Hatter to Parks Board (7‑0‑0)
• Authorized $700,095 splash‑pad contract with Majors Enterprises (7‑0‑0)
• Authorized $38,476.39 pipe‑setting supplies purchase from Ferguson Enterprises (7‑0‑0)
• Cancelled Maintenance Bond No. 3022473 for $121,994.06 (7‑0‑0)
• Approved ordinance establishing priority property‑tax exemptions (7‑0‑0)
• Approved resolution honoring former Police Chief Joe Richard (7‑0‑0)
• Approved reading of legislation items by title only (7‑0‑0)
• Approved minutes of August 21, 2025 meeting (6‑0‑1 abstain)

City Council

The council entered an executive session after a unanimous vote (7‑0). The meeting was then adjourned by another unanimous vote (7‑0). The council also discussed authorizing a $38,476.39 pipe‑setting supplies purchase, a part‑time police specialist position at $30 per hour, a Do‑Not‑Knock registry ordinance, a $700,095 splash‑pad contract, and the cancellation of a $121,994.06 maintenance bond, but no votes on those items were recorded.

• Approved motion to go into executive session (7 YAYS, 0 NAYS)
• Approved motion to adjourn the meeting (7 YAYS, 0 NAYS)

City Council

The council authorized a supplemental appropriations amendment declaring an emergency and adjusted various funds. It also approved a resolution allowing the city manager to pursue a litigation settlement with Purdue Pharma. Additional actions included a $5,000 pledge and $20,000 grant program with the Small Business Development Center, a $51,000 demolition contract for 249 East State Street, and amendments to ordinances sections 1252.14 and 1256.11.

• Approved supplemental appropriations amendment (emergency) – YAYS 6, NAYS 0, ABSTAIN 0 (Woodrey absent)
• Authorized litigation settlement with Purdue Pharma – YAYS 6, NAYS 0, ABSTAIN 0 (Woodrey absent)
• Authorized $5,000 pledge and $20,000 grant program with SBDC – YAYS 6, NAYS 0, ABSTAIN 0 (Woodrey absent)
• Authorized $51,000 demolition contract for 249 East State Street – YAYS 6, NAYS 0, ABSTAIN 0 (Woodrey absent)
• Approved amendment to ordinance section 1252.14 – YAYS 6, NAYS 0, ABSTAIN 0 (Woodrey absent)
• Approved amendment to ordinance section 1256.11 – YAYS 6, NAYS 0, ABSTAIN 0 (Woodrey absent)
• Approved minutes of August 7, 2025 meeting – YAYS 5, NAYS 0, ABSTAIN 1 (Woodrey absent)
• Excused Vice Mayor Woodrey from the meeting – YAYS 6, NAYS 0, ABSTAIN 0 (Woodrey absent)

City Council

The City Council voted unanimously to enter an executive session and then to adjourn the meeting. No other motions were voted on, so no substantive decisions on demolition, funding, zoning, or fence ordinances were made.

• Approved motion to go into executive session (6-0)
• Approved motion to adjourn the meeting (6-0)

Personnel Board

The Personnel Board will meet to approve minutes from May 21, 2025. The board is deciding on the status of certification and eligibility lists for police officers and emergency services dispatchers.

• Abolish Competitive Exam Certification List for Police Officer
• Abolish Lateral Hire Certification List for Police Officer
• Approve Competitive Exam Eligibility List for Emergency Services Dispatcher
• Approve Competitive Exam Certification List for Emergency Services Dispatcher

The board received several motions to modify certification lists for police officers and emergency services dispatchers, and to approve prior meeting minutes. The minutes do not record the outcomes or vote counts for any of these motions. The meeting was adjourned at 11:08 AM.

• Motion to approve May 21, 2025 Personnel Board minutes – outcome not recorded
• Motion to abolish Competitive Exam Certification List for Police Officer – outcome not recorded
• Motion to abolish Lateral Hire Certification List for Police Officer – outcome not recorded
• Motion to approve Competitive Exam Eligibility List for Emergency Services Dispatcher – outcome not recorded
• Motion to approve Competitive Exam Certification List for Emergency Services Dispatcher – outcome not recorded
• Motion to adjourn the meeting – outcome not recorded

Parks & Recreation Board

The board approved the minutes from the July 8 meeting, with one member abstaining. It excused three absent members and entered an executive session to consider an alternate appointment. The session closed and the board voted to recommend Allison Hatter for the Parks & Recreation Alternate position. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Excused absent members Hill, Osuna, and Lucas (motion passed)
• Approved July 8, 2025 minutes (passed; Hale abstained)
• Entered Executive Session to consider alternate appointment (passed)
• Closed Executive Session (passed)
• Recommended Allison Hatter as Parks & Recreation Alternate (passed)
• Adjourned meeting (passed)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission approved the minutes from the June 9, 2025 meeting. It voted to recommend City Council approval of an amendment to Section 1252.14 that makes building‑height increases a conditional use. It also voted to recommend Council approval of an amendment to Section 1256.11 that modifies the fence code to allow fences in certain easements. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved June 9, 2025 minutes (5‑0)
• Recommended approval of Section 1252.14 building‑height amendment (5‑0)
• Recommended approval of Section 1256.11 fence‑code amendment (5‑0)
• Adjourned meeting (5‑0)

City Council

The council approved an ordinance that updates several codified ordinances and declares an emergency, voting 5‑0. It also authorized a resolution amending the municipal wage scale with a 5‑0 vote. The mobile food units ordinance was sent to the Planning Commission and a public hearing was set for September 18, each approved unanimously.

• Approved minutes of July 17, 2025 work session and regular meeting (5-0)
• Excused Councilwoman Combs and Vice Mayor Woodrey from the meeting (5-0)
• Authorized amendment to the municipal wage scale (second reading) (5-0)
• Approved ordinance updating codified ordinances and declaring emergency (5-0)
• Sent mobile food units ordinance to Planning Commission (5-0)
• Set public hearing for mobile food units ordinance for September 18 (5-0)
• Motion to read unfinished business item by title only (5-0)
• Motion to read legislation items 1‑4 by title only (5-0)

City Council

The council voted to enter an executive session and then to adjourn the meeting. Both motions passed unanimously with five votes in favor and none against. No other substantive actions were decided during the session.

• Approved motion to go into executive session (5-0)
• Approved motion to adjourn the meeting (5-0)

Trenton Community Improvement Corporation (CIC)

The board approved the staff recommendation to pursue a $30,000 loan for Jeffrey Patrick’s business, pending additional financial information, improvement quotes, and collateral negotiation, authorizing the Treasurer to proceed. It also approved adding two extra payments to an existing repayment schedule for a borrower who missed two payments. The board nominated Ms. Nichols as board president, pending legal review for a potential conflict of interest. Additional actions included approving the March 6, 2025 meeting minutes, authorizing an executive session to discuss loan applications, and scheduling the next meeting for August 7, 2025.

• Approved staff recommendation to pursue $30,000 loan for JP’s Fading Station (6-0 voice vote)
• Approved amendment to add two payments to borrower’s repayment schedule (5-0)
• Approved executive session to discuss confidential loan applicant information (7-0)
• Approved March 6, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Nominated Ms. Nichols as board president pending legal review (8-0)
• Set next meeting for August 7, 2025 (consensus)
• Adjourned meeting (7-0)

City Council

The council approved three emergency ordinances: an amendment to Chapter 620 on farm animals, an ordinance designating certain parcels as a public purpose with tax‑exempt status and service‑payment requirements, and a tax‑increment financing incentive district. All three measures passed unanimously (7‑0). The council also reappointed three members to the Tax Board of Review for a three‑year term and authorized the preliminary official statement for the 2025 special obligation bonds, each also approved 7‑0.

• Approved amendment to Chapter 620 Farm Animals ordinance (7-0)
• Approved ordinance declaring parcel improvements a public purpose with tax exemption and service payments (7-0)
• Approved ordinance creating a Tax Increment Financing Incentive District (7-0)
• Authorized amendment to Chapter 892 Title Four ordinance and declared emergency (7-0)
• Authorized resolution to repeal Resolution 17-2019 and establish Community Reinvestment Area (7-0)
• Reappointed Brano Tomic, Cynthia Sorrell, and Bob Mellow to Tax Board of Review (2026-2028) (7-0)
• Approved preliminary official statement for 2025 Special Obligation Bonds (7-0)
• Referred items 5 and 6 to planning commission and set public hearing for August 21 (7-0)

City Council

The only formal action taken was a motion to adjourn the work session, which passed with seven votes in favor and none against. No other resolutions, ordinances, or budget items were adopted or rejected during the meeting.

• Adjourned work session (7-0)

Parks & Recreation Board

The board approved the minutes from the June 10, 2025 meeting, with three members abstaining and the rest voting yea. The board excused the absences of Mr. Hill and Ms. Hale, with all members voting yea. The board voted to table the discussion of a Singles Mingles event to the next meeting. The board moved the proposed Veterans Memorial 5K race to the City Manager’s consideration, with all voting yea.

• Excused absences of Mr. Hill and Ms. Hale (all yea)
• Approved June 10, 2025 minutes (yea; Ms. Butts, Mr. Proffitt, Mr. Croucher abstained)
• Tabled Singles Mingles Event discussion to next meeting (all yea)
• Referred Veterans Memorial 5K event to City Manager (all yea)

City Council

The council authorized a contract with Caldwell Tanks, Inc. to build a 1.5 MGD elevated water storage tower for up to $9,661,300, passing 6‑1. Council members also rejected the $658,670.33 bid for the 2025 community park splash‑pad project by a 6‑1 vote. In addition, the council approved a resolution allowing the city manager to enter a local public agency agreement with the Ohio Department of Transportation for the FY26 urban paving project, passing unanimously. The meeting minutes were approved unanimously as well.

• Authorized $9,661,300 water tower contract (6‑1)
• Rejected $658,670.33 splash‑pad bid (6‑1)
• Approved LPA agreement for FY26 urban paving project (7‑0)
• Approved June 26 meeting minutes (7‑0)

City Council

The council heard a presentation on fire‑wage step proposals but took no action on them. Four items were placed on their first reading: an amendment to Chapter 892 of the city code, an ordinance declaring certain parcel improvements a public purpose, a tax‑increment‑financing incentive district for Trenton Square, and a resolution to repeal Resolution 17‑2019 and expand the community‑reinvestment area citywide. Council members also discussed a motion to reject the $658,670.33 bid for the 2025 Trenton Community Park splash‑pad project; no vote outcome was recorded.

• First reading of ordinance amending Chapter 892 of Title Four of the City Code (pending further action)
• First reading of ordinance declaring improvements to certain parcels a public purpose (pending further action)
• First reading of tax increment financing incentive district ordinance for Trenton Square (pending further action)
• First reading of resolution to repeal Resolution 17‑2019 and establish a citywide community reinvestment area (pending further action)
• Motion to reject $658,670.33 bid for the 2025 Trenton Community Park Splashpad Project discussed; outcome not recorded

City Council

The council approved several ordinances and resolutions, all with unanimous 7‑0 votes. It authorized a $32,000,000 building‑improvement special‑obligation income‑tax revenue bond and a partnership with RITA for municipal income‑tax administration. The FY 2026 tax budget was adopted, fire‑gear purchases were approved for $49,580.20, and land‑acquisition and grant‑related measures were authorized.

• Approved $32,000,000 building‑improvement bond ordinance (7‑0)
• Authorized city manager to join RITA income‑tax partnership (7‑0)
• Adopted FY 2026 tax budget (7‑0)
• Approved purchase of fire gear for $49,580.20 (7‑0)
• Approved CDBG grant continuation resolution (7‑0)
• Approved Arlington Park final plat ordinance (7‑0)
• Approved purchase of approx. 11.2027 acres of real property (7‑0)

City Council

The council held a work session to discuss tax ordinance amendments, a $32 million building‑improvement bond ordinance (second reading), the FY 2026 tax budget, and fire‑department wage models. No motions were voted on, and no approvals, denials, or tabling of measures were recorded. The meeting consisted of presentations and informational updates only.

Parks & Recreation Board

The Parks & Recreation Board excused four regular members who were absent. The board approved the minutes from the May 13, 2025 meeting. The board also approved the proposed dates for the 2026 Community Celebration events.

• Excused Ms. Butts, Mr. Croucher, Ms. Lucas, and Mr. Proffitt (motion by Ms. Hale, seconded by Ms. Osuna) – approved unanimously
• Approved May 13, 2025 meeting minutes (motion by Mr. Melloh, seconded by Ms. Hale) – approved unanimously
• Approved 2026 Community Celebration dates (motion by Mr. Nichols, seconded by Ms. Osuna) – approved unanimously

Planning Commission

The commission approved the minutes from the May 27, 2025 meeting. It also voted to recommend approval of the civil site plan submitted by Martin Marietta, with the modifications noted in the staff report. Both motions passed unanimously with three votes in favor and none against. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved minutes of May 27, 2025 meeting (3-0)
• Recommended approval of Martin Marietta civil site plan (3-0)
• Adjourned meeting (3-0)

City Council

The Trenton City Council approved the minutes from the May 15 meeting and authorized several actions, including a $7,000 contribution to the Great Miami Riverway Coalition and a $589,801 contract with W.G. Stang for the E. Aberdeen water service replacement. The council also approved a resolution for a static combat‑material display, amended the municipal wage scale, certified no hearing is needed for a liquor permit, and set a July 17 public hearing for Ordinance 14‑2025. All votes were unanimous (7‑0).

• Approved minutes of May 15, 2025 meeting (7‑0)
• Authorized placement of static combat‑material display and participation in U.S. Army Donations Program (7‑0)
• Authorized $7,000 contribution to Great Miami Riverway Coalition (7‑0)
• Authorized $589,801 contract with W.G. Stang for E. Aberdeen water service replacement (7‑0)
• Certified that the council does not request a hearing on B & H 3S Food Mart liquor permit (7‑0)
• Approved amendment to the municipal wage scale (7‑0)
• Set public hearing for Ordinance 14‑2025 on July 17 (7‑0)
• Authorized council to enter emergency tax‑bond and regional council agreements (first reading, no vote recorded)

City Council

The City Council unanimously approved a motion to adjourn the work session, with a vote of 7‑0. Other agenda items, including a water service contract, financial snapshot, combat material display resolution, liquor permit certification, and a tax administration ordinance, were discussed but no formal actions were recorded. The meeting then moved to an executive session before reconvening for the regular council meeting.

• Adjourn work session (7-0)

Planning Commission

The commission approved the minutes from the March 10, 2025 meeting. It voted unanimously to recommend that City Council approve the final plat for Arlington Parke, including easement and basement restrictions. It also unanimously recommended amending the farm‑animals ordinance to add quail and revise language. The next meeting is scheduled for June 9, 2025.

• Approved minutes of March 10, 2025 meeting (3‑0, 2 abstain)
• Recommended City Council approve Arlington Parke final plat (5‑0)
• Recommended City Council adopt amended farm animals ordinance (5‑0)

Personnel Board

The Personnel Board considered four motions: to excuse member Diane Herbel, to approve the March 5, 2025 meeting minutes, to approve the Competitive Exam Eligibility List for the Distribution Assistant (Laborer II) classification, and to approve the Competitive Exam Certification List for the same classification. Each motion was moved by Donna New and seconded by Mary Wilham. The minutes do not record the outcomes or vote tallies for any of these motions.

• Motion to excuse Diane Herbel (outcome not recorded)
• Motion to approve March 5, 2025 meeting minutes (outcome not recorded)
• Motion to approve Competitive Exam Eligibility List for Distribution Assistant (Laborer II) (outcome not recorded)
• Motion to approve Competitive Exam Certification List for Distribution Assistant (Laborer II) (outcome not recorded)

City Council

The council voted to approve the minutes of the May 1 2025 Council Work Session, the May 1 2025 Regular Council Meeting, and the May 6 2025 Special Council Meeting. No other formal actions or votes were recorded; the remaining agenda items were presentations and discussions.

• Approved minutes of May 1 2025 Council Work Session (motion passed)
• Approved minutes of May 1 2025 Regular Council Meeting (motion passed)
• Approved minutes of May 6 2025 Special Council Meeting (motion passed)

City Council

The Trenton City Council voted to adjourn the work session with all seven members in favor. No other motions or resolutions received a recorded vote. The remaining agenda items were discussed but no formal actions were taken.

• Adjourned work session (7-0)

Parks & Recreation Board

The board excused Ms. Osuna's absence. It approved the minutes from the April 8, 2025 meeting. The board voted to recommend the Veterans Memorial brochure to City Council for approval. Finally, the board adjourned the meeting.

• Excused Ms. Osuna (motion by Ms. Hale, seconded by Mr. Croucher) – approved unanimously
• Approved April 08, 2025 minutes (motion by Mr. Melloh, seconded by Ms. Lucas) – approved; Ms. Butts and Ms. Hale abstained
• Recommended Veterans Memorial brochure to Council (motion by Ms. Butts, seconded by Ms. Lucas) – approved unanimously
• Adjourned meeting (motion by Mr. Melloh, seconded by Mr. Croucher) – approved unanimously

City Council

The council voted unanimously to go into executive session to consider a public employee matter. After the session, they voted unanimously to close it and then adjourned the meeting.

• Approved motion to go into executive session (7-0)
• Approved motion to close executive session (7-0)
• Approved motion to adjourn the meeting (7-0)

City Council

The Trenton City Council approved several ordinances, including a project cooperation agreement with ODOT and an economic development plan for the Marconi Farms Incentive District. All votes were unanimous or near‑unanimous, with only one abstention on the economic development ordinance. The council also moved to read legislation items and unfinished business by title only and entered an executive session.

• Approved minutes of April 17th, 2025 meeting (YAYS 6, NAYS 0, ABSTAIN 1)
• Adopted economic development plan for Marconi Farms Incentive District (YAYS 6, NAYS 0, ABSTAIN 1)
• Approved ordinance authorizing project cooperation with ODOT (PID 105206) (YAYS 7, NAYS 0, ABSTAIN 0)
• Approved ordinance ratifying third amendment of purchase and sale agreement with Prologis, L.P. (YAYS 7, NAYS 0, ABSTAIN 0)
• Voted to read items 1‑4 of legislation by title only (YAYS 7, NAYS 0, ABSTAIN 0)
• Voted to read unfinished business item by title only (YAYS 7, NAYS 0, ABSTAIN 0)
• Approved motion to enter executive session (YAYS 7, NAYS 0, ABSTAIN 0)

City Council

The May 1, 2025 work session featured presentations on an economic‑development plan for the Marconi Farms Incentive District, a resolution to request termination of Carvana's enterprise zone agreement, a third amendment to a Prologis purchase agreement, an ODOT paving project, and an electric‑vehicle charger agreement. Council members also heard extensive updates on the city’s water‑loss issue and the Veterans Memorial fundraising effort. No votes, approvals, denials, or tabling of measures were recorded.

City Council

The council unanimously approved three contracts: a fiber‑optic cable installation from 11 East State Street to the new city building for up to $158,573.50; a $32,416 purchase of a virtual private server from CDWG; and an increase in the municipal and community center complex budget from $29,000,000 to $32,000,000. All three motions passed with six YAYS and zero NAYS.

• Approved fiber‑optic cable contract up to $158,573.50 (6‑0)
• Approved $32,416 purchase of virtual private server (6‑0)
• Approved increase of municipal & community center budget to $32,000,000 (6‑0)

City Council

The council voted 6‑0, with one member absent, to enter an executive session to consider confidential economic development matters. A second vote of 6‑0, with one absent, approved adjournment of that executive session. No other motions were voted on during the meeting.

• Approved motion to hold executive session on confidential economic development info (6 YAYS, 0 NAYS, 1 absent)
• Approved motion to adjourn the executive session (6 YAYS, 0 NAYS, 1 absent)

Parks & Recreation Board

The board excused Ms. Osuna's absence. It approved the minutes from the April 8, 2025 meeting. The board adopted a recommendation to send the Veterans Memorial brochure to City Council for approval. Finally, the board adjourned the meeting.

• Excused Ms. Osuna (all Yea)
• Approved April 08, 2025 minutes (Yea; Ms. Butts and Ms. Hale abstained)
• Recommended Veterans Memorial brochure to Council (all Yea)
• Adjourned meeting (all Yea)

City Council

The council approved the minutes from the March meetings. It authorized an ordinance amending Section 208.02 of the code and declaring an emergency. It also took first‑reading action on a farm‑animals ordinance and entered an executive session before adjourning the meeting.

• Approved minutes of March 6, March 20 and March 25 meetings (7‑0)
• Approved reading Item 1 under Unfinished Business by title only (7‑0)
• Authorized Ordinance amending Section 208.02, contracting authority and procedures, and declaring an emergency (7‑0)
• Approved reading Item 1 under Legislation by title only (7‑0)
• First reading of Ordinance amending Chapter 620, Farm Animals (7‑0)
• Approved motion to go into executive session for personnel matters (7‑0)
• Approved motion to adjourn the meeting (7‑0)

City Council

The council approved a motion to go into executive session with a 7‑0 vote. After the executive session, a motion to adjourn it and return to the open meeting was approved unanimously. No votes were taken on the police vehicle‑sale ordinance or the quail ordinance; they were only discussed.

• Approved motion to enter executive session (7-0)
• Approved motion to adjourn executive session (unanimous)

City Council

The Trenton City Council voted 7-0 to enter an executive session to discuss confidential matters. The council then voted 7-0 to adjourn the executive session. Finally, the council voted 7-0 to adjourn the meeting.

• Approved motion to enter executive session (7-0)
• Approved motion to adjourn executive session (7-0)
• Approved motion to adjourn meeting (7-0)

City Council

The council approved the minutes from the March 6 work session and regular meeting. It authorized the city manager to contract with Vortex Aquatic Structures International to purchase splashpad structures for $115,485.97. Council also voted to read three legislation items by title only and to suspend rules for the first reading of a resolution appointing a member to the Butler County 9‑1‑1 Program Review Committee.

• Approved March 6 work session and regular meeting minutes (YAYS 6, NAYS 0, ABSTAIN 1)
• Authorized $115,485.97 splashpad contract with Vortex Aquatic Structures International (YAYS 7, NAYS 0, ABSTAIN 0)
• Read Items 1‑3 under Legislation by title only (YAYS 7, NAYS 0, ABSTAIN 0)
• Suspended rules and approved first reading of appointment resolution to Butler County 9‑1‑1 Program Review Committee (YAYS 7, NAYS 0, ABSTAIN 0)