Trotwood public meetings in 2025

City Council

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.

• Motion to reconsider required before proceeding with Ordinance OR11-25
• Ordinance OR11-25: Annual appropriations for FY 2026 (Exhibit A attached)

City Council

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.

• Review Proposed 2026 Operating Budget (SR25‑26)

City Council

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.

• R25-75: Resolution to levy a 5.75-mill renewal tax in excess of the ten-mill limitation for five years.
• R25-77: Resolution extending the moratorium on adult-use cannabis operator permits through June 30, 2026.
• 25-23: Motion to schedule a public hearing on rezoning 3.082 acres on Strawberry Court from Light Industrial to Residential Single-Family Low Density.
• OR14-25: Ordinance authorizing transfer of city-owned property on Olive Road (Parcel H33 00416 0047) to Trotwood Community Improvement Corporation.
• R25-78: Resolution to accept ODOT Municipal Bridge Program grant for Autumn Leaf Drive bridge replacement.

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.

• Approved agenda (5‑aye, 1‑nay, 1‑excused)
• Moved into executive session (6‑aye, 1‑excused)
• Approved consent agenda (7‑aye)
• Approved Resolution R25-73 authorizing tax‑advance request
• Approved Resolution R25-74 authorizing legal‑counsel service agreement
• Approved motion to schedule public hearing on barnyard‑animals ordinance (25‑20)
• Approved motion to schedule public hearing on group‑home and day‑care ordinance updates (25‑21)
• Approved motion to schedule public hearing on zoning‑map amendment for Strawberry Court (25‑23)

City Council

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.

• PR13-25: Presentation of the 2026 Proposed Annual Operating Budget
• Police Department budget presentation
• Fire and Rescue Department budget presentation
• Public Works Department budget presentation
• Finance Department budget presentation

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.

• Approved agenda (7-0)

City Council

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.

• Resolution adopting Pre-Disaster Warning and Post-Disaster Plan (R25-55)
• Motion to schedule public hearing for 2026 annual appropriations
• Motion to schedule public hearing for 2026 wage scales for full-time and part-time non-union employees
• Motion to transfer city-owned property on Olive Road (Parcel H33 00416 0047) to Trotwood Community Improvement Corporation
• Motion to schedule public hearing to amend income tax code per Ohio Revised Code Chapter 718

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.

• Approved agenda (6 ayes, 1 excused)
• Approved consent agenda (6 ayes, 1 excused)
• Approved Resolution R25-71 appointing Bianca Harvey to Property Maintenance Appeals Board (6 ayes, 1 excused)
• Approved Resolution R25-72 reappointing Karen Bryant to Property Maintenance Appeals Board (6 ayes, 1 excused)
• Adopted Resolution R25-55 Pre‑Disaster Warning and Post‑Disaster Plan (6 ayes, 1 excused)
• Approved motion to schedule a public hearing and authorize the Law Director to prepare 2026 annual appropriations legislation
• Approved motion to schedule a public hearing and authorize the Law Director to amend Ordinance OR19-24 for 2025 appropriations
• Approved motion to schedule a public hearing and authorize the Law Director to adopt 2026 wage scales

City Council

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.

• Resolution R25-69: 100% tax abatement for 15 years for a 100,000 sq ft industrial facility by Gated Properties Global II, LLC
• Resolution R25-70: 100% tax abatement for 15 years for a 58,000 sq ft industrial facility by Gated Properties Global III, LLC

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.

• Approved agenda – vote 5‑2
• Approved Resolution R25-69 (100% tax abatement for 100,000‑sq‑ft industrial facility) – vote 6‑1
• Approved Resolution R25-70 (100% tax abatement for 58,000‑sq‑ft industrial facility) – vote 6‑1

City Council

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.

• Approving tax levies and authorizing necessary certifications
• Adopting a revised public records policy
• Authorizing water service agreement with City of Dayton
• Opposing state forensic hospital at former Hara Arena site
• Accepting Montgomery County Human Services Levy B renewal

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.

• Approved Agenda (7-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance OR10-25 (7-0)
• Approved Resolution R25-63 authorizing tax levies (7-0)
• Approved Resolution R25-64 authorizing insurance agreement (7-0)
• Approved Resolution R25-65 authorizing federal funding application (7-0)
• Approved Resolution R25-66 adopting revised public records policy (7-0)
• Approved Resolution R25-67 water service agreement with Dayton (7-0)

City Council

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.

• Executive Session SR25-17 regarding pending or imminent court action

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.

• Approved agenda (7-0)
• Entered executive session (7-0)
• Adjourned executive session (unanimous voice vote)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous voice vote)

City Council

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.

• Moratorium on new permits for 3-4 family and multi-family dwellings until Sept 30, 2026 (R25-57)
• Westbrook & Hoke Roads roundabout project with Clayton; cost not to exceed $217,665.80 (R25-61)
• CDBG funds: $75,000 for Eppington Water Main Phase Three, $60,000 for demolition of dangerous structures (R25-59, R25-60)
• New permit fees, administrative fees, and service charges established (R25-56)
• Additional $2,000 for annual Smoke, Sizzle, and Sounds Festival (R25-62)

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.

• Approved agenda (7‑0)
• Approved consent agenda (6‑0, 1 abstain)
• Approved Resolution R25-56 establishing new permit and service fees (7‑0)
• Approved Resolution R25-57 moratorium on new conditional‑use and multi‑family housing permits through Sept 30 2026 (7‑0)
• Approved Resolution R25-58 accepting grant funds for comprehensive zoning‑code rewrite (7‑0)
• Approved Resolution R25-59 accepting $75,000 CDBG grant for phase three of Eppington water‑main replacement (7‑0)
• Approved Resolution R25-60 accepting $60,000 CDBG grant for demolition of blighted properties (7‑0)
• Approved Resolution R25-62 authorizing up to $2,000 additional expenditures for the annual Smoke, Sizzle and Sounds Festival

City Council

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.

• Resolution R25-43 authorizing acceptance of a FY2024 Assistance to Firefighters Grant for portable ventilators and suction units for Trotwood Fire and Rescue
• Ordinance OR09-25 accepting the 2025 Compensation Board recommendation
• Consent item R25-42 cancelling the August 4, 2025 regular council meeting (next meeting September 2)
• Consent items R25-44 through R25-47 removing/certifying delinquent storm-drainage and refuse-collection charges against specific parcels
• Decision 25-13 modifying a prior Planning Commission decision (case PL-2025-02)

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.

• Approved Agenda (7-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda (6-0, 1 abstain)
• Approved Ordinance OR09-25 accepting Compensation Board recommendation (7-0)
• Approved Resolution R25-43 to pursue DHS grant for fire equipment (7-0)
• Approved Resolution R25-44 to remove storm drainage assessment (7-0)
• Approved Resolution R25-45 to remove refuse collection assessment (7-0)
• Approved Resolution R25-46 to certify storm drainage delinquent charges (7-0)
• Approved Decision 25-13 modifying planning commission decision (7-0)

City Council

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.

• R25-41: Authorize city manager to contract with ODOT for Shiloh Springs Road resurfacing and marking (Project ID 121597).
• R25-38: Approve $150 expenditure for a Mother’s Day community event.
• R25-39: Approve up to $500 for a city‑sponsored community market.
• OR08-25: Ordinance to negotiate a regional one‑price electric street‑lighting schedule.
• Petition to appeal Planning Commission decision on Zappia Motors’ request to increase vehicle sales from 5 to 10.

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.

• Approved Resolution R25-41 (ODOT road contract) (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance OR08-25 (joint street‑lighting negotiation) (7-0)
• Approved Resolution R25-39 (community market) (7-0)
• Approved Resolution R25-40 (community movie night) (7-0)
• Approved Resolution R25-37 (disposal of surplus IT equipment) (7-0)
• Approved Resolution R25-38 (Mother’s Day event expense) (7-0)
• Amended Consent Agenda to remove Resolutions R25-39 and R25-40 (7-0)
• Scheduled public hearing and authorized draft ordinance for compensation board recommendations (7-0)

City Council

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.

• Grant up to $987,120 for pedestrian access on Olive Road and the Olive Road/State Route 49 intersection
• Three $75,000 CDBG grants for Eppington water main, Macmillan water main, and blight demolition
• Appeal of Planning Commission decision to limit Zappia Motors at 5242 Salem Bend Drive to five vehicles
• Ordinances to update zoning definitions and the schedule of permitted and conditional uses
• Farmland Preservation Act renewal applications for parcels on West Third Street, North Snyder Road, and Seybold Road

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.

• Approved Agenda (6-0, 1 excused)
• Approved Consent Agenda (6-0, 1 excused)
• Approved Resolution R25-29 renewing 106.048 acres on West Third Street (6-0, 1 excused)
• Approved Resolution R25-30 renewing 50.609 acres at 325 North Snyder Road (6-0, 1 excused)
• Approved Resolution R25-31 renewing 40.980 acres at 5500 Seybold Road (6-0, 1 excused)
• Approved Ordinance OR05-25 revising zoning code definitions (6-0, 1 excused)
• Approved Ordinance OR06-25 revising Appendix B permitted and conditional uses (6-0, 1 excused)
• Approved motion to schedule a public hearing and authorize drafting a joint electric‑light services ordinance (6-0, 1 excused)

City Council

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.

• Public hearing and ordinance for 2025 Compensation Board recommendation
• Presentation on new zoning definitions and permitted uses (Appendix B)
• First reading of ordinance 25-09 regarding compensation board

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.

• Approved agenda (7 aye votes, 0 nay)

City Council

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.

• Ordinance OR02-25: adopt 2025 Comprehensive Land Use Plan, replacing 1999 plan
• Ordinance OR03-25: new zoning text and map amendment procedure with wait period for resubmissions
• Ordinance OR04-25: new variance procedures with wait period and decision standards
• Motions 25-06, 25-07, 25-08: schedule public hearings on zoning definitions, use schedules, and application procedures
• Consent: temporary easement at 5345 Olive Road and appointment to Civil Service Board

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.

• Adopted Ordinance OR02-25 (2025 Comprehensive Land Use Plan) – vote 7-0
• Adopted Ordinance OR03-25 (wait period for zoning application resubmissions) – vote 7-0
• Adopted Ordinance OR04-25 (wait period for variance resubmissions) – vote 7-0
• Approved temporary easement on 5345 Olive Road (Resolution R25-27) – vote 7-0
• Appointed Crystal Commodore to the Civil Service Board (Resolution R25-28) – vote 7-0
• Approved motion to schedule public hearing for Section 1123.02 changes – vote 7-0
• Approved motion to schedule public hearing for Appendix B changes – vote 7-0
• Approved motion to schedule public hearing for Section 1166.02 changes – vote 7-0

City Council

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.

• PR05-25: Future Land Use Plan - Final Draft presented by Planning and Zoning Administrator
• SR25-08: Moratorium on Self-Storage Facilities, Mini-Storage Facilities, and Mini-Warehouses
• SR25-09: Moratorium on Three-Four Family Dwellings and Multi-Family Dwellings

City Council

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.

• R25-20 – Approval of a contract up to $692,067.75 for resurfacing Knollcroft Road, Weddington Drive, Dartmoor Drive, Old Denlinger Road, and Trotwood Boulevard (Olive Road to Sparks Street)
• R25-21 – Approval of a contract up to $84,471.20 for resurfacing the east parking lot of the Madison Park Pavilion
• R25-22 – Authorization to accept federal Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act funds for resurfacing Denlinger Road from Salem Avenue to Westbrook Road
• R25-24 – Authorization to enter a contract with the Ohio Department of Transportation for pavement planing, repair, resurfacing, and marking on Denlinger Road (Project ID 119322)
• R25-18 – Authorization of a city‑sponsored bike helmet safety event with expenditures not to exceed $750.00

City Council

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.

• Resolution R25-15: imposing a moratorium on applications and issuance of new zoning permits for group homes until February 28, 2026
• Ordinance OR01-25: transferring 5.148 acres (Parcel R72 16101P0000) in the Sherwood Park Tract to Five Rivers MetroParks via quit claim deed for the Wolf Creek Recreational Trail
• Resolution R25-12: adopting the 2024 Montgomery County Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan
• Resolution R25-16: authorizing removal of assessments for cutting/removal of noxious weeds from certain parcels
• Resolution R25-14: approving revisions to the bylaws of the First Suburbs Consortium of Dayton Ohio

City Council

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.

• Resolution R25-11: Appointing a citizen to the Ward 3 City Council vacancy
• Resolution 25-02: Adding a name to Resolution No. R25-11
• Executive Session SR25-04 regarding the appointment of a public official

City Council

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.

• Resolution opposing a paper recycling plant at Olive Road and Little Richmond Road in Dayton
• Purchase of a 2025 medic unit (Medix MSV-II 170 on Ford F550 XLT) for up to $276,837
• Authorization to buy three turnout gear drying systems for $30,000 with $27,000 from FEMA grant
• Motion to transfer 5.148 acres in Sherwood Park to Five Rivers MetroParks for trail extension
• Annual events approved: Black History Month contest ($500), Madison Park Live concert series ($50,000), Smoke Sizzle and Sounds festival ($10,000), Trunk-or-Treat ($3,000), Christmas tree lighting ($2,000)