Defiance, Ohio
Defiance Ohio average (US Census ACS)
Population16,830
Per-capita income$34,890
Median home value$134,600
Typical home value $188,631 +4.2% yr/yr · +28% 5-yr
Home-value trend 2000–2026 (Zillow ZHVI)
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Tue Jul 21, 2026
City Council
No City Council meeting scheduled for July 21, 2026
The agenda indicates there is no meeting scheduled for July 21, 2026. The next scheduled sessions are a special meeting and a regular meeting both occurring on July 28, 2026.
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NOTICE OF PROCEEDINGS MEETING
City Council of the City of Defiance, Ohio
Charles D. Beard Council Chambers
City Hall, 631 Perry Street, Defiance, OH 43512
REGULAR MEETING OF COUNCIL
TUESDAY JULY 21, 2026
7:00 P.M.
PUBLIC HEARING: NONE
SPECIAL GUEST: NONE
NO MEETING
NEXT MEETING WILL BE A
SPECIAL MEETING JULY 28, 2026 STARTING AT 5:00
AND A
REGULAR MEETING JULY 28, 2026 STARTING AT 7:00
STUDY SESSION: NONE
CITIZEN CONCERNS: NAME FOR THE RECORD (5 MINS)
LIAISON
ASSIGNMENTS
TIME
P.M. DATE (2026) AGENDA
COMMITTEE OF A WHOLE
McMASTER 7:00 TUESDAY
JULY NO MEETING
BUILDING & LANDS
ENGEL 7:00 TUESDAY
JULY NO MEETING
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
HANCOCK 7:00 TUESDAY
JULY NO MEETING
FINANCE & BUDGET
WAXLER 7:00 TUESDAY
JULY NO MEETING
POLICE & FIRE
CORBITT 7:00 TUESDAY
JULY NO MEETING
PUBLIC RELATIONS
KRUTSCH 7:00 TUESDAY
JULY NO MEETING
PUBLIC UTILITIES, GAS & LIGHTS
KAUFMAN 7:00 TUESDAY
JULY NO MEETING
SEWER & SANITATION
KAUFMAN 7:00 TUESDAY
JULY NO MEETING
STREETS & SIDEWALKS
MAST 7:00 TUESDAY
JULY NO MEETING
WATERWORKS – SERVICE
KRUTSCH 7:00 TUESDAY
JULY NO MEETING
TRAFFIC COMMISSION:
MACK. Mayor. Zeedyk. Herbert. Wittkop.
Sprow. Waxler. Mast. Krutsch
5:00 TUESDAY
JULY NO MEETING
BOARD OF CONTROL MEETING:
MAYOR. Mack. O’Donnell. Sprague
1:30 MONDAY
9:00 A.M.
THURSDAY
MONDAY and
THURSDAY
POSTED AT 631 PERRY STREET
MEETINGS IN FRONT CONFERENCE ROOM
Mon Jul 20, 2026
Civil Service Commission
July 2026 Civil Service Commission meeting cancelled
The July 20, 2026, meeting of the Civil Service Commission has been cancelled due to a lack of agenda items. The next regular meeting is scheduled for August 17, 2026.
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City of Defiance
CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
631 Perry Street
Defiance, OH 43512
Phone: 419-784-2101
Fax: 419-784-4858
Email: [email protected]
DUE TO A LACK OF AGENDA ITEMS,
THE JULY 2026
CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION MEETING
HAS BEEN CANCELLED.
The next regular meeting is scheduled for
August 17, 2026 at 5:15pm.
cc: Mayor Mike McCann, Ryan Mack, Sean O’Donnell, Lanie Lambert
STEPHEN F. KORHN, Esq., Chairman
NORM WALKER, Member
TIM WHETSTONE, Member
CARRIN HOMAN, Clerk
Mon Jul 20, 2026
Planning Commission
Planning Commission to review variances for industrial and humane society sites
The Planning Commission will consider several variance requests for building setbacks, parking, and materials. The body will also review two alley vacation requests and a construction extension for an apartment project.
- Site plan and variance requests for Fort Defiance Humane Society at 25232 Elliott Road
- Multiple variance requests for a 150,000 SF industrial facility at 25239 Elliott Road
- Rear yard setback variance for an addition at 391 Maumee River Crossing
- Alley vacation requests for 334 Danforth Street and 616 Nicholas Street
- PUD construction extension request for Defiance Place Apartments at 1850 North Clinton Street
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Planning Commission
AGENDA
Monday, July 20, 2026 at 4:30 p.m.
Community Room, 631 Perry Street, Defiance
ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS:
ITEM 1: Roll Call of Members
ITEM 2: Approval of the June 20, 2026 Planning Commission Meeting minutes.
PLANNING ITEMS:
ITEM 1: VARANCE REQUEST & SITE PLAN REVIEW
Let Lie from June 2026
PROJECT LOCATION: 25232 ELLIOTT ROAD, DEFIANCE, OH 43512.
APPLICANT: FORT DEFIANCE HUMANE SOCIETY, INC., 7169 ST RT 15,
DEFIANCE, OH 43512.
Description:
Parcel J08-0018-0-011-00 is approximately 6.64 acres located in Section 18PT, NW 1/4 of
the City of Defiance, Richland Township, Defiance County, OH. This parcel is currently in
the annexation process. The applicant is requesting a site plan review to allow for the
construction of a new location for the Defiance County Humane Society. The applicant is
requesting the following variances:
-Variance request to reduce the required 100’ side yard setback to 85’ per City of
Defiance Planning and Zoning Code, Chapter 1169.08C.10.a.
-Variance request to eliminate the required number of bicycle parking spaces from
2 to 0 per City of Defiance Planning and Zoning Code, Chapter 1175.04.C.
ITEM 2: VARIANCE REQUEST
PROJECT LOCATION: 25239 ELLIOTT ROAD, DEFIANCE, OH 43512.
APPLICANT: FORT WINCHESTER INVESTMENT 2, LLC, 1978 THOMAS E.
KELLER BLVD., DEFIANCE, OH 43512.
Description:
Parcel split from J12-0007-0-006-00 is approximately 8.735 acres located in Section 7 PT,
SW 1/2 of the City
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Tue Jul 14, 2026
City Council
City Council considers ordinance to vacate riverfront right-of-way
The Defiance City Council will meet on July 14, 2026, at City Hall for its regular session. The council is scheduled for a third reading of an ordinance to vacate right-of-way in lots between the Maumee and Auglaize Rivers. Members will also hear five minutes of citizen concerns and assign liaison duties. All standing committees are listed as having no meetings this month.
- Third reading of an ordinance vacating right-of-way in lots between the Maumee and Auglaize Rivers
- Five-minute public comment period for residents to state name and address for the record
- Liaison assignments for council members to various city committees
- Committee schedules listed with no meeting status for July 2026
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NOTICE OF PROCEEDINGS MEETING
City Council of the City of Defiance, Ohio
Charles D. Beard Council Chambers
City Hall, 631 Perry Street, Defiance, OH 43512
REGULAR MEETING OF COUNCIL
TUESDAY JULY 14, 2026
7:00 P.M.
PUBLIC HEARING: NONE
SPECIAL GUEST: NONE
THIRD READING: AN ORDINANCE VACATING RIGHT-OF-WAY IN THE LOTS BETWEEN THE MAUMEE AND
AUGLAIZE RIVERS IN THE CITY OF DEFIANCE, OHIO
STUDY SESSION: NONE
CITIZEN CONCERNS: NAME & ADDRESS FOR THE RECORD (5 MINS)
LIAISON
ASSIGNMENTS
TIME
P.M. DATE (2026) AGENDA
COMMITTEE OF A WHOLE
McMASTER 7:00 TUESDAY
JULY NO MEETING
BUILDING & LANDS
ENGEL 7:00 TUESDAY
JULY NO MEETING
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
HANCOCK 7:00 TUESDAY
JULY NO MEETING
FINANCE & BUDGET
WAXLER 7:00 TUESDAY
JULY NO MEETING
POLICE & FIRE
CORBITT 7:00 TUESDAY
JULY NO MEETING
PUBLIC RELATIONS
KRUTSCH 7:00 TUESDAY
JULY NO MEETING
PUBLIC UTILITIES, GAS & LIGHTS
KAUFMAN 7:00 TUESDAY
JULY NO MEETING
SEWER & SANITATION
KAUFMAN 7:00 TUESDAY
JULY NO MEETING
STREETS & SIDEWALKS
MAST 7:00 TUESDAY
JULY NO MEETING
WATERWORKS – SERVICE
KRUTSCH 7:00 TUESDAY
JULY NO MEETING
TRAFFIC COMMISSION:
MACK. Mayor. Zeedyk. Herbert. Wittkop.
Sprow. Waxler. Mast. Krutsch
5:00 TUESDAY
JULY NO MEETING
BOARD OF CONTROL MEETING:
MAYOR. Mack. O’Donnell. Sprague
1:30 MONDAY
9:00 A.M.
THURSDAY
MONDAY and
THURSDAY
POSTED AT 631 PERRY STREET
MEETINGS IN FRONT CONFERENCE ROOM
Exhibit A
Tue Jul 7, 2026
City Council
El Concejo Municipal de Defiance discute centros de datos y contrato de permisos en línea
El Concejo Municipal escuchará una discusión sobre los centros de datos y una posible moratoria o asamblea municipal. Además, el concejo está considerando una ordenanza para un programa de pagos y permisos en línea.
- Discusión sobre centros de datos y propuesta para una asamblea municipal o moratoria
- Ordenanza para vacar el derecho de paso en los lotes entre los ríos Maumee y Auglaize
- Ordenanza que autoriza un contrato con iWorQ Systems para un programa de pagos y permisos en línea
- Contrato de iWorQ Systems: factura prorrateada de $11,480.00 y tarifa de configuración de $3,500.00
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NOTICE OF PROCEEDINGS MEETING
City Council of the City of Defiance, Ohio
Charles D. Beard Council Chambers
City Hall, 631 Perry Street, Defiance, OH 43512
REGULAR MEETING OF COUNCIL
TUESDAY JULY 7, 2026
7:00 P.M.
PUBLIC HEARING: NONE
SPECIAL GUEST: REBECCA RUPP – DISCUSSION ON DATA CENTERS AND PROPOSAL FOR A TOWN HALL OR
MORATORIUM
SECOND READING: AN ORDINANCE VACATING RIGHT-OF-WAY IN THE LOTS BETWEEN THE MAUMEE AND
AUGLAIZE RIVERS IN THE CITY OF DEFIANCE, OHIO
FIRST READING: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIOZING A CONTRACT FOR AN ONLINE PERMITTING AND PAYMENT
PROGRAM AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY
STUDY SESSION: NONE
CITIZEN CONCERNS: NAME & ADDRESS FOR THE RECORD (5 MINS)
LIAISON
ASSIGNMENTS
TIME
P.M. DATE (2026) AGENDA
COMMITTEE OF A WHOLE
McMASTER 7:00 TUESDAY
JULY NO MEETING
BUILDING & LANDS
ENGEL 7:00 TUESDAY
JULY NO MEETING
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
HANCOCK 7:00 TUESDAY
JULY NO MEETING
FINANCE & BUDGET
WAXLER 7:00 TUESDAY
JULY NO MEETING
POLICE & FIRE
CORBITT 7:00 TUESDAY
JULY NO MEETING
PUBLIC RELATIONS
KRUTSCH 7:00 TUESDAY
JULY NO MEETING
PUBLIC UTILITIES, GAS & LIGHTS
KAUFMAN 7:00 TUESDAY
JULY NO MEETING
SEWER & SANITATION
KAUFMAN 7:00 TUESDAY
JULY NO MEETING
STREETS & SIDEWALKS
MAST 7:00 TUESDAY
JULY NO MEETING
WATERWORKS – SERVICE
KRUTSCH 7:00 TUESDAY
JULY NO MEETING
TRAFFIC COMMISSION:
MACK. Mayor. Zeedyk. Herbert. Wittkop.
Sprow. Waxler. Mast. Krutsch
5:00 TUESDAY
JULY NO MEETING
BOARD OF CONTROL MEETING:
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Tue Jun 30, 2026
City Council
El Concejo se reúne sin temas de negocios programados
La reunión regular del 30 de junio del Concejo Municipal de Defiance no incluye audiencias públicas, sesiones de estudio ni reuniones de comités. La agenda enumera únicamente inquietudes de los ciudadanos y asignaciones de enlace, y todos los comités informan 'no meeting'. Esta es una sesión procesal sin decisiones ni discusiones planificadas.
- No hay audiencias públicas ni invitados especiales programados
- Todas las reuniones de comités fueron canceladas para el 30 de junio
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NOTICE OF PROCEEDINGS MEETING
City Council of the City of Defiance, Ohio
Charles D. Beard Council Chambers
City Hall, 631 Perry Street, Defiance, OH 43512
REGULAR MEETING OF COUNCIL
TUESDAY JUNE 30, 2026
7:00 P.M.
PUBLIC HEARING: NONE
SPECIAL GUEST: NONE
NO MEETING
NEXT REGULAR MEETING
JULY 7,2026
STUDY SESSION: NONE
CITIZEN CONCERNS: NAME & ADDRESS FOR THE RECORD (5 MINS)
LIAISON
ASSIGNMENTS
TIME
P.M. DATE (2026) AGENDA
COMMITTEE OF A WHOLE
McMASTER 7:00 TUESDAY
JUNE NO MEETING
BUILDING & LANDS
ENGEL 7:00 TUESDAY
JUNE NO MEETING
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
HANCOCK 7:00 TUESDAY
JUNE NO MEETING
FINANCE & BUDGET
WAXLER 7:00 TUESDAY
JUNE NO MEETING
POLICE & FIRE
CORBITT 7:00 TUESDAY
JUNE NO MEETING
PUBLIC RELATIONS
KRUTSCH 7:00 TUESDAY
JUNE NO MEETING
PUBLIC UTILITIES, GAS & LIGHTS
KAUFMAN 7:00 TUESDAY
JUNE NO MEETING
SEWER & SANITATION
KAUFMAN 7:00 TUESDAY
JUNE NO MEETING
STREETS & SIDEWALKS
MAST 7:00 TUESDAY
JUNE NO MEETING
WATERWORKS – SERVICE
KRUTSCH 7:00 TUESDAY
JUNE NO MEETING
TRAFFIC COMMISSION:
MACK. Mayor. Zeedyk. Herbert. Wittkop.
Sprow. Waxler. Mast. Krutsch
5:00 TUESDAY
JUNE NO MEETING
BOARD OF CONTROL MEETING:
MAYOR. Mack. O’Donnell. Sprague
1:30 MONDAY
9:00 A.M.
THURSDAY
MONDAY and
THURSDAY
POSTED AT 631 PERRY STREET
MEETINGS IN FRONT CONFERENCE ROOM
Tue Jun 23, 2026
City Council
Primera lectura de la ordenanza para adjudicar el contrato de marcado de pavimento
El Concejo Municipal de Defiance llevará a cabo una reunión regular con el reconocimiento del jefe de bomberos y los bomberos del turno B, la aprobación de los informes financieros de mayo de 2026 y las primeras lecturas de cuatro ordenanzas. Estas incluyen la anulación de un derecho de paso, la designación de la Community Improvement Corporation como agente de desarrollo económico, la adjudicación de un contrato de marcado de pavimento y la autorización de una solicitud de subvención de Nature Works. No hay audiencias públicas ni sesiones de estudio programadas.
- Reconocimiento del Jefe de Bomberos Wittkop, el Sr. Stover y los bomberos del turno B
- Aprobación de los informes financieros de mayo de 2026 (conciliación bancaria, gastos, ingresos, efectivo)
- Primera lectura de la ordenanza para anular el derecho de paso entre los ríos Maumee y Auglaize
- Primera lectura de la ordenanza que designa a la Community Improvement Corporation of Defiance County como agente de desarrollo económico
- Primera lectura de la ordenanza para adjudicar un contrato de marcado de pavimento en toda la ciudad (emergencia)
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NOTICE OF PROCEEDINGS MEETING
City Council of the City of Defiance, Ohio
Charles D. Beard Council Chambers
City Hall, 631 Perry Street, Defiance, OH 43512
REGULAR MEETING OF COUNCIL
TUESDAY JUNE 23, 2026
7:00 P.M.
PUBLIC HEARING: NONE
SPECIAL GUEST: FIRE CHIEF WITTKOP, MR. STOVER AND B-SHIFT FIREFIGHTERS - RECOGNITION
MAY 2026 FINANCIAL REPORTS
FIRST READING: AN ORDINANCE VACATING RIGHT-OF-WAY IN THE LOTS BETWEEN THE MAUMEE AND
AUGLAIZE RIVERS IN THE CITY OF DEFIANCE, OHIO
FIRST READING: AN ORDINANCE DESIGNATING THE COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT CORPORATION OF DEFIANCE
COUNTY AS THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AGENT FOR THE CITY
FIRST READING: AN ORDINANCE AWARDING A CONTRACT FOR PAVEMENT MARKING THROUGHOUT THE CITY
AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY
FIRST READING: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY ADMINISTRATOR TO APPLY FOR A NATURE WORKS
GRANT FROM THE OHIO DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY
STUDY SESSION: NONE
CITIZEN CONCERNS: NAME & ADDRESS FOR THE RECORD (5 MINS)
LIAISON
ASSIGNMENTS
TIME
P.M. DATE (2026) AGENDA
COMMITTEE OF A WHOLE
McMASTER 7:00 TUESDAY
JUNE NO MEETING
BUILDING & LANDS
ENGEL 7:00 TUESDAY
JUNE NO MEETING
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
HANCOCK 7:00 TUESDAY
JUNE NO MEETING
FINANCE & BUDGET
WAXLER 7:00 TUESDAY
JUNE NO MEETING
POLICE & FIRE
CORBITT 7:00 TUESDAY
JUNE NO MEETING
PUBLIC RELATIONS
KRUTSCH 7:00 TUESDAY
JUNE NO MEETING
PUBLIC UTILITIES, GAS & LIGHTS
KAUFMAN 7:00 TUESDAY
JUNE NO MEETING
SEWER &
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Tue Jun 16, 2026
City Council
El Concejo se reúne sin audiencias ni reuniones de comité
El Concejo Municipal de Defiance llevará a cabo una reunión ordinaria sin audiencias públicas, invitados especiales ni reuniones de comité programadas. Todas las sesiones de los comités figuran como 'NO MEETING', y la agenda consiste únicamente en asuntos procesales como inquietudes ciudadanas y asignaciones de enlace.
- Todas las reuniones de comité (Building & Lands, Economic Development, Finance & Budget, etc.) están canceladas para el 16 de junio
- La reunión de la Board of Control del 15 de junio de 2026 está cancelada
- La próxima reunión ordinaria del Concejo Municipal es el 23 de junio de 2026
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NOTICE OF PROCEEDINGS MEETING
City Council of the City of Defiance, Ohio
Charles D. Beard Council Chambers
City Hall, 631 Perry Street, Defiance, OH 43512
REGULAR MEETING OF COUNCIL
TUESDAY JUNE 16, 2026
7:00 P.M.
PUBLIC HEARING: NONE
SPECIAL GUEST: NONE
NO MEETING
NEXT REGULAR MEETING
JUNE 23, 2026
STUDY SESSION: NONE
CITIZEN CONCERNS: NAME & ADDRESS FOR THE RECORD (5 MINS)
LIAISON
ASSIGNMENTS
TIME
P.M. DATE (2026) AGENDA
COMMITTEE OF A WHOLE
McMASTER 7:00 TUESDAY
JUNE NO MEETING
BUILDING & LANDS
ENGEL 7:00 TUESDAY
JUNE NO MEETING
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
HANCOCK 7:00 TUESDAY
JUNE NO MEETING
FINANCE & BUDGET
WAXLER 7:00 TUESDAY
JUNE NO MEETING
POLICE & FIRE
CORBITT 7:00 TUESDAY
JUNE NO MEETING
PUBLIC RELATIONS
KRUTSCH 7:00 TUESDAY
JUNE NO MEETING
PUBLIC UTILITIES, GAS & LIGHTS
KAUFMAN 7:00 TUESDAY
JUNE NO MEETING
SEWER & SANITATION
KAUFMAN 7:00 TUESDAY
JUNE NO MEETING
STREETS & SIDEWALKS
MAST 7:00 TUESDAY
JUNE NO MEETING
WATERWORKS – SERVICE
KRUTSCH 7:00 TUESDAY
JUNE NO MEETING
TRAFFIC COMMISSION:
MACK. Mayor. Zeedyk. Herbert. Wittkop.
Sprow. Waxler. Mast. Krutsch
5:00 TUESDAY
JUNE NO MEETING
BOARD OF CONTROL MEETING:
MAYOR. Mack. O’Donnell. Sprague
1:30 MONDAY
9:00 A.M.
THURSDAY
MONDAY and
THURSDAY
BOC MEETING JUNE 15, 2026 CANCELLED
POSTED AT 631 PERRY STREET
MEETINGS IN FRONT CONFERENCE ROOM
Mon Jun 15, 2026
Civil Service Commission
Reunión de la Comisión de Servicio Civil de junio de 2026 cancelada por falta de temas
La reunión de la Comisión de Servicio Civil de junio de 2026 ha sido cancelada debido a la falta de temas en la agenda. La próxima reunión ordinaria está programada para el 20 de julio de 2026.
- Reunión cancelada; no hay temas para discutir
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City of Defiance
CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
631 Perry Street
Defiance, OH 43512
Phone: 419-784-2101
Fax: 419-784-4858
Email: [email protected]
DUE TO A LACK OF AGENDA ITEMS,
THE JUNE 2026
CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION MEETING
HAS BEEN CANCELLED.
The next regular meeting is scheduled for
July 20, 2026 at 5:15pm.
cc: Mayor Mike McCann, Ryan Mack, Sean O’Donnell, Lanie Lambert
STEPHEN F. KORHN, Esq., Chairman
NORM WALKER, Member
TIM WHETSTONE, Member
CARRIN HOMAN, Clerk
Mon Jun 15, 2026
Planning Commission
Comisión de Planeamiento revisará el plan de sitio de una instalación industrial de 150,000 pies cuadrados
La Comisión de Planeamiento considerará una revisión del plan de sitio para una nueva instalación industrial de 150,000 pies cuadrados en un lote dividido de 8849 Carpenter Road. Otros temas incluyen una enmienda al mapa/USP con variaciones para seis unidades de vivienda en 224 Van Buren, una solicitud de variación para dos casas de línea de lote cero en 395 y 399 Maumee River Crossing, un permiso de uso condicional para un servicio profesional en 603 N. Clinton Street, una vacación de calle suplementaria en 636 Jackson Street y una revisión del plan de sitio para una nueva ubicación de la Sociedad Humanitaria en 0 Elliott Road. La comisión también discutirá cambios al Código de Planeamiento y Zonificación para recomendarlos al Concejo Municipal.
- Revisión del plan de sitio para una instalación industrial de 150,000 pies cuadrados en 8.735 acres divididos de 8849 Carpenter Road (solicitante: Fort Winchester Investment 2, LLC)
- Enmienda al mapa/USP con variaciones para 2 edificios de tres familias (6 unidades) en 224 Van Buren, incluyendo una reducción del frente de la propiedad de 25' a 14'
- Solicitudes de variación para dos unidades unifamiliares de línea de lote cero en 395 y 399 Maumee River Crossing, reduciendo el ancho del lote, el área del lote y los retiros
- Permiso de uso condicional para un servicio profesional en el distrito R-3 en 603 N. Clinton Street (Distrito de Superposición de College)
- Revisión del plan de sitio para una nueva ubicación de la Sociedad Humanitaria del Condado de Defiance en 6.64 acres en 0 Elliott Road (actualmente en proceso de anexión)
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Planning Commission
AGENDA
Monday, June 15, 2026 at 4:30 p.m.
Community Room, 631 Perry Street, Defiance
ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS:
ITEM 1: Roll Call of Members
ITEM 2: Approval of the May 18, 2026 Planning Commission Meeting minutes.
PLANNING ITEMS:
ITEM 1: MAP AMENDMENT/PUD WITH VARIANCE REQUESTS
PROJECT LOCATION: 224 VAN BUREN, DEFIANCE, OH 43512.
APPLICANT: BRIAN CAMPBELL, 2356 SOUTH CLINTON STREET, DEFIANCE,
OH 43512.
Description:
Parcels B01 -3122-0-026-00 and B01 -3122-0-025-00 are approximately 0.544 acres
located in North Defiance Addition Lots 34 and 35 of the City of Defiance, Noble Township,
Defiance County, OH. The applicant is requesting a map amendment to include a PUD
Overlay District with the underlying zone to be R -3: Medium to High Density Residence
District. This PUD would include 2 three-family buildings for a total of 6 new housing units.
The existing house on the property will be demolished. The applicant is also requesting
the following variances:
-Variance request to reduce the required 25’ front yard setback to 14’ per City of
Defiance Planning and Zoning Code, Chapter 1173.02-1 chart.
ITEM 2: VARIANCE REQUEST
PROJECT LOCATION: 395 & 399 MAUMEE RIVER CROSSING, DEFIANCE, OH 43512.
APPLICANT: KUHLMAN DEVELOPMENT COMPANY, BOX 432, OTTAWA, OH
45875.
Description:
Parcel I06-0022-0-006-00, located Section 22 PT 1/4, City of Defiance, Noble Township,
Defiance County, OH. Applicant is requesting the following varianc
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Tue Jun 9, 2026
City Council
El Concejo creará un Fondo de Mejoras de Capital para Parques y el Frente Ribereño de $3.6M
El Concejo Municipal llevará a cabo votaciones de tercera lectura sobre la creación de un Fondo de Mejoras de Capital para Parques y el Frente Ribereño de $3.6 millones, la modificación de las apropiaciones de 2026 y la autorización de transferencias mensuales de fondos. En una segunda lectura se considerará un plan de asistencia para la reubicación y contra el desplazamiento. En una primera lectura se presentará una resolución para imponer un impuesto de renovación con aumento para la Defiance Public Library.
- Tercera lectura: Ordenanza que crea el Fondo de Mejoras de Capital para Parques y el Frente Ribereño (Fondo #407) con hasta $3.6M acumulados durante 10 años a través de transferencias del Fondo General.
- Tercera lectura: Ordenanza que modifica las apropiaciones de 2026 (Ordenanza 8702).
- Tercera lectura: Ordenanza que autoriza transferencias mensuales de fondos para 2026.
- Segunda lectura: Ordenanza que autoriza al alcalde a ejecutar el Plan de Asistencia para la Reubicación y contra el Desplazamiento (emergencia declarada).
- Primera lectura: Resolución de necesidad para imponer un impuesto de renovación con aumento para la Defiance Public Library (excede la limitación de diez milésimas).
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NOTICE OF PROCEEDINGS MEETING
City Council of the City of Defiance, Ohio
Charles D. Beard Council Chambers
City Hall, 631 Perry Street, Defiance, OH 43512
REGULAR MEETING OF COUNCIL
TUESDAY JUNE 9, 2026
7:00 P.M.
PUBLIC HEARING: NONE
SPECIAL GUEST: NONE
THIRD READING: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CREATION OF PARKS AND RIVERFRONT CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENT #407 FUND
THIRD READING: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 8702 PASSED DECEMBER 9, 2025 TO MAKE
APPROPRIATIONS FOR CURRENT EXPENSES AND OTHER EXPENDITURES OF THE CITY OF DEFIANCE, OHIO,
DURING THE PERIOD OF JANUARY 1, 2026 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2026
THIRD READING: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING MONTHLY TRANSFERS OF FUNDS FOR THE CITY OF DEFIANCE,
OHIO FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2026
SECOND READING: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN ANTI-DISPLACEMENT AND
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE PLAN AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY
FIRST READING: A RESOLUTION OF NECESSITY TO LEVY A RENEWAL WITH AN INCREASE TAX IN EXCESS OF THE
TEN MILL LIMITATION FOR THE DEFIANCE PUBLIC LIBRARY SYSTEM SERVICE AREA (Defiance City Charter
§§2.11, 8.02) (R.C. §§5705.03, 5705.23, 5705.25)
Renewal with Increase Library Current Expense Levy
STUDY SESSION: NONE
CITIZEN CONCERNS: NAME & ADDRESS FOR THE RECORD (5 MINS)
LIAISON
ASSIGNMENTS
TIME
P.M. DATE (2026) AGENDA
COMMITTEE OF A WHOLE
McMASTER 7:00 TUESDAY
JUNE NO MEETING
BUILDING & LANDS
ENGEL 7:00 TUESDAY
JUNE NO MEETING
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
HANCOCK 7:00 TUESDA
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Tue Jun 2, 2026
City Council
El Concejo considerará la creación de un Fondo de Mejoras de Capital para Parques y Ribera de $3.6M
El Concejo llevará a cabo segundas lecturas de tres ordenanzas: la creación de un Fondo de Mejoras de Capital para Parques y Ribera (hasta $3.6 millones durante 10 años), la enmienda de las apropiaciones de 2026 y la autorización de transferencias mensuales de fondos. Una primera lectura introducirá una ordenanza para adoptar un Plan de Asistencia para la Reubicación y Contra el Desplazamiento. Todas las reuniones de comité para junio están canceladas.
- Segunda lectura: Ordenanza #407 que crea el Fondo de Mejoras de Capital para Parques y Ribera, con hasta $3,600,000 acumulados durante 10 años provenientes del Fondo General
- Segunda lectura: Ordenanza que enmienda la Ordenanza No. 8702 (9/12/2025) para las apropiaciones de gastos corrientes de 2026
- Segunda lectura: Ordenanza que autoriza transferencias mensuales de fondos para la ciudad para 2026
- Primera lectura: Ordenanza que autoriza al Alcalde a ejecutar un Plan de Asistencia para la Reubicación y Contra el Desplazamiento (emergencia declarada)
- Capacidad de deuda proyectada liberada hasta 2031, con una capacidad acumulada que alcanza los $618,962 por año para 2031
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NOTICE OF PROCEEDINGS MEETING
City Council of the City of Defiance, Ohio
Charles D. Beard Council Chambers
City Hall, 631 Perry Street, Defiance, OH 43512
REGULAR MEETING OF COUNCIL
TUESDAY JUNE 2, 2026
7:00 P.M.
PUBLIC HEARING: NONE
SPECIAL GUEST: NONE
SECOND READING: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIOZING THE CREATION OF PARKS AND RIVERFRONT CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENT #407 FUND
SECOND READING: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 8702 PASSED DECEMBER 9, 2025 TO MAKE
APPROPRIATIONS FOR CURRENT EXPENSES AND OTHER EXPENDITURES OF THE CITY OF DEFIANCE, OHIO,
DURING THE PERIOD OF JANUARY 1, 2026 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2026
SECOND READING: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING MONTHLY TRANSFERS OF FUNDS FOR THE CITY OF
DEFIANCE, OHIO FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2026
FIRST READING: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN ANTI-DISPLACEMENT AND
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE PLAN AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY
STUDY SESSION: NONE
CITIZEN CONCERNS: NAME & ADDRESS FOR THE RECORD (5 MINS)
LIAISON
ASSIGNMENTS
TIME
P.M. DATE (2026) AGENDA
COMMITTEE OF A WHOLE
McMASTER 7:00 TUESDAY
JUNE NO MEETING
BUILDING & LANDS
ENGEL 7:00 TUESDAY
JUNE NO MEETING
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
HANCOCK 7:00 TUESDAY
JUNE NO MEETING
FINANCE & BUDGET
WAXLER 7:00 TUESDAY
JUNE NO MEETING
POLICE & FIRE
CORBITT 7:00 TUESDAY
JUNE NO MEETING
PUBLIC RELATIONS
KRUTSCH 7:00 TUESDAY
JUNE NO MEETING
PUBLIC UTILITIES, GAS & LIGHTS
KAUFMAN 7:00 TUESDAY
JUNE NO MEETING
SEWER & SANITATION
KAUFMAN 7:00 TUES
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Tue May 26, 2026
City Council
El Concejo considerará la creación de $9.6M en fondos de mejoras de capital para parques y seguridad pública
El Concejo Municipal de Defiance llevará a cabo las primeras lecturas de ordenanzas para crear fondos de mejoras de capital dedicados a parques/ribera (hasta $3.6M) y policía/bomberos (hasta $6M), financiados mediante transferencias mensuales del Fondo General durante un periodo de hasta 10 años. El concejo también considerará resoluciones para solicitar subvenciones estatales para el reemplazo de la acera del puente ferroviario de North Clinton Street, mejoras en Power Dam y Carpenter Road, y dos programas de Subvenciones en Bloque para el Desarrollo Comunitario. Los informes financieros de abril de 2026 también están pendientes de aprobación.
- Primera lectura: ordenanza que crea el Fondo de Mejoras de Capital de Parques y Ribera #407, con una acumulación máxima de $3,600,000 durante hasta 10 años a partir del 1 de junio de 2026
- Primera lectura: ordenanza que crea el Fondo de Mejoras de Capital de Policía y Bomberos #406, con una acumulación máxima de $6,000,000 durante hasta 10 años a partir del 1 de junio de 2026
- Primera lectura: ordenanza que ordena la presentación de una solicitud de subvención para el reemplazo de la acera del puente ferroviario de North Clinton Street
- Primera lectura: ordenanza que ordena la presentación de una solicitud de subvención para mejoras en Power Dam y Carpenter Road
- Primera lectura: resoluciones para solicitar la Subvención de Asignación CDBG y la Subvención de Infraestructura Pública Residencial CDBG para 2026 a través del Departamento de Desarrollo de Ohio
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NOTICE OF PROCEEDINGS MEETING
City Council of the City of Defiance, Ohio
Charles D. Beard Council Chambers
City Hall, 631 Perry Street, Defiance, OH 43512
REGULAR MEETING OF COUNCIL
TUESDAY MAY 26, 2026
7:00 P.M.
PUBLIC HEARING: NONE
SPECIAL GUEST: NONE
APRIL 2026 FINANCIAL REPORTS
FIRST READING: AN ORDINANCE DIRECTING THE CITY ADMINISTRATOR TO SUBMIT A GRANT APPLICATION FOR
THE NORTH CLINTON STREET RAILROAD BRIDGE SIDEWALK REPLACEMENT AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY
FIRST READING: AN ORDINANCE DIRECTING THE CITY ADMINISTRATOR TO SUBMIT A GRANT APPLICATION FOR
THE POWER DAM AND CARPENTER ROAD IMPROVEMENTS PROJECTS AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY
FIRST READING: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIOZING THE CREATION OF PARKS AND RIVERFRONT CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENT #407 FUND
FIRST READING: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CREATION OF POLICE AND FIRE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT
#406 FUND
FIRST READING: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 8702 PASSED DECEMBER 9, 2025 TO MAKE
APPROPRIATIONS FOR CURRENT EXPENSES AND OTHER EXPENDITURES OF THE CITY OF DEFIANCE, OHIO,
DURING THE PERIOD OF JANUARY 1, 2026 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2026
FIRST READING: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING MONTHLY TRANSFERS OF FUNDS FOR THE CITY OF DEFIANCE,
OHIO FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2026
FIRST READING: A RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE AND DIRECT THE CITY ADMINISTRATOR TO SUBMIT
APPLICATIONS FOR THE ALLOCATION GRANT PROGRAM COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT
ALLOCATION GRANT PROGRAM YEAR 2026 TO THE OHIO DEPARTMENT O
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Tue May 19, 2026
City Council
El Consejo se reúne sin elementos sustanciales en el orden del día
El Concejo Municipal celebrará su reunión regular el 19 de mayo de 2026, pero todas las reuniones de comités están canceladas y no se programan audiencias públicas ni invitados especiales. La única acción señalada es un tema de reasfaltado/reparación de pavimento para la reunión del comité de Calles y Aceras del 26 de mayo.
- Todas las reuniones de comités (Finanzas, Policía, Servicios Públicos, etc.) se listan como 'NO HAY REUNIÓN'
- El comité de Calles y Aceras (Mast) se reunirá el 26 de mayo para reasfaltado/reparación de pavimento (tema futuro)
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NOTICE OF PROCEEDINGS MEETING
City Council of the City of Defiance, Ohio
Charles D. Beard Council Chambers
City Hall, 631 Perry Street, Defiance, OH 43512
REGULAR MEETING OF COUNCIL
TUESDAY MAY 19, 2026
7:00 P.M.
PUBLIC HEARING: NONE
SPECIAL GUEST: NONE
NO MEETING
NEXT REGULAR MEETING
MAY 26, 2026
STUDY SESSION: NONE
CITIZEN CONCERNS: NAME & ADDRESS FOR THE RECORD (5 MINS)
LIAISON
ASSIGNMENTS
TIME
P.M. DATE (2026) AGENDA
COMMITTEE OF A WHOLE
McMASTER 7:00 TUESDAY - MAY NO MEETING
BUILDING & LANDS
ENGEL 7:00 TUESDAY - MAY
NO MEETING
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
HANCOCK 7:00 TUESDAY - MAY
NO MEETING
FINANCE & BUDGET
WAXLER 7:00 TUESDAY - MAY NO MEETING
POLICE & FIRE
CORBITT 7:00 TUESDAY - MAY
NO MEETING
PUBLIC RELATIONS
KRUTSCH 7:00 TUESDAY - MAY
NO MEETING
PUBLIC UTILITIES, GAS & LIGHTS
KAUFMAN 7:00 TUESDAY - MAY NO MEETING
SEWER & SANITATION
KAUFMAN 7:00 TUESDAY - MAY NO MEETING
STREETS & SIDEWALKS
MAST 7:00 TUESDAY – MAY 26 STREET RESURFACING/PAVEMENT REPAIR
WATERWORKS – SERVICE
KRUTSCH 7:00 TUESDAY - MAY NO MEETING
TRAFFIC COMMISSION:
MACK. Mayor. Zeedyk. Herbert. Wittkop.
Sprow. Waxler. Mast. Krutsch
5:00 TUESDAY - MAY NO MEETING
BOARD OF CONTROL MEETING:
MAYOR. Mack. O’Donnell. Sprague
1:30 MONDAY
9:00 A.M.
THURSDAY
MONDAY and
THURSDAY
POSTED AT 631 PERRY STREET
MEETINGS IN FRONT CONFERENCE ROOM
Mon May 18, 2026
Planning Commission
La Comisión considerará variaciones de letreros para 400 Clinton St y 607 W. Third St
La Comisión de Planificación revisará una solicitud de variación de letreros presentada por Grube Capital Investments, LLC para las propiedades en 400 Clinton Street y 607 West Third Street. La solicitud busca aumentar la altura de montaje, la altura total y las dimensiones de un letrero proyectado en el Central Business District más allá de los límites actuales del código. La comisión también aprobará las actas de la reunión del 20 de abril de 2026 y realizará el pase de lista rutinario.
- Aprobación de las actas de la reunión de la Comisión de Planificación del 20 de abril de 2026
- Solicitud de variación de letreros para 400 Clinton St y 607 West Third St para aumentar la altura de montaje a 21‑35 ft, la altura del letrero a 14 ft y las dimensiones a 40" × 168"
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✓ Decidido: Planning Commission approved three sign variances for 400 Clinton & 607 West Third
The commission unanimously approved the minutes from the April 20, 2026 meeting. It then approved three separate sign variance requests for the Central Business District at 400 Clinton Street and 607 West Third Street, with all voting members recording an aye vote on each motion. The meeting was adjourned with an all‑aye vote.
- Approved April 20, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous aye)
- Approved mounting‑height sign variance (all members voting aye)
- Approved maximum‑height sign variance (all members voting aye)
- Approved dimensions sign variance (all members voting aye)
- Adjourned meeting at 5:03 p.m. (all members voting aye)
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Planning Commission
AGENDA
Monday, May 18, 2026 at 4:30 p.m.
Community Room, 631 Perry Street, Defiance
ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS:
ITEM 1: Roll Call of Members
ITEM 2: Approval of the April 20, 2026 Planning Commission Meeting minutes.
PLANNING ITEMS:
ITEM 1: SIGN VARIANCE REQUEST
PROJECT LOCATION: 400 CLINTON STREET & 607 WEST THIRD STREET, DEFIANCE,
OH 43512.
APPLICANT: GRUBE CAPITAL INVESTMENTS, LLC, C/O KIPP MCCANN, P.O.
BOX 157, DEFIANCE OH 43512.
Description:
Parcel B01 -1012-0-013-00 is located in the Original Plat Canal Land Lot 108, City of
Defiance, Defiance Township, Defiance County, OH. Applicant plans to add new projecting
signage in the Central Business District. The applicant is requesting the following
variances:
- Variance request to increase the mounting heights of a sign in the Central Business
District between a minimum of 10’ and a maximum of 14’ above the pavement to a
minimum of 21’ and a maximum of 35’ per the City of Defiance Planning and Zoning
Code, Chapter 1179.07D.1.
- Variance request to increase the maximum height of a sign in the Central Business
District from 4’ to 14’ per the City of Defiance Planning and Zoning Code, Chapter
1179.07.D.4.
- Variance request to increase the dimensions of a projecting sign in the Central
Business District from 36” long x 30” high to 40” long x 168” high per the City of
Defiance Planning and Zoning Code, Chapter 1179.07.D.8.
CLERK’S REPORT
Research for future code change
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Tue May 12, 2026
City Council
Audiencia pública sobre actividades propuestas de CDBG para el desarrollo comunitario
El Concejo Municipal llevará a cabo una audiencia pública para permitir que los ciudadanos revisen y comenten sobre las actividades propuestas de la Subvención en Bloque para el Desarrollo Comunitario (CDBG) antes de que las solicitudes sean enviadas al Departamento de Desarrollo de Ohio. El concejo también realizará las primeras lecturas de ordenanzas para renombrar 'Collen Drive' a 'Colleen Drive', crear el Fondo de Mejoras de Capital de Policía y Bomberos #406 y el Fondo de Mejoras de Capital de Parques y Ribera #407, enmendar la ordenanza de asignaciones de 2026 y autorizar transferencias mensuales de fondos.
- Audiencia pública sobre actividades propuestas de CDBG para el financiamiento del desarrollo comunitario
- Primera lectura: ordenanza para renombrar Collen Drive a Colleen Drive
- Primera lectura: ordenanza para crear el Fondo de Mejoras de Capital de Policía y Bomberos #406
- Primera lectura: ordenanza para crear el Fondo de Mejoras de Capital de Parques y Ribera #407
- Primera lectura: ordenanza que enmienda las asignaciones de 2026 (Ordenanza 8702) y autoriza transferencias mensuales de fondos
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NOTICE OF PROCEEDINGS MEETING
City Council of the City of Defiance, Ohio
Charles D. Beard Council Chambers
City Hall, 631 Perry Street, Defiance, OH 43512
REGULAR MEETING OF COUNCIL
TUESDAY MAY 12, 2026
7:00 P.M.
PUBLIC HEARING:
LORENZO ZAMORA - COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PLANNER - MAUMEE VALLEY PLANNING ORGANIZATION
GIVE CITIZENS ADEQUATE OPPORTUNITY TO REVIEW AND COMMENT ON THE PROPOSED ACTIVITIES PRIOR TO THE COMMISS IONERS
CHOICE OF PROJECTS FOR SUBMITTAL OF THE APPLICATIONS TO THE OHIO DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENT. CITIZENS ARE
ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND THIS MEETING TO EXPRESS VIEWS ON THE PROPOSED CDBG ACTIVITIES.
SPECIAL GUEST: NONE
FIRST READING: AN ORDINANCE RENAMING THE RIGHT-OF-WAY IDENTIFIED AS “COLLEN DRIVE” AS “COLLEEN DRIVE”
FIRST READING: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CREATION OF POLICE AND FIRE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT
#406 FUND
FIRST READING: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CREATION OF PARKS AND RIVERFRONT CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT #407 FUND
FIRST READING: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 8702 PASSED DECEMBER 9, 2025 TO MAKE APPROPRIATIONS FOR
CURRENT EXPENSES AND OTHER EXPENDITURES OF THE CITY OF DEFIANCE, OHIO, DURING THE PERIOD OF JANUARY 1, 2026
THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2026
FIRST READING: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING MONTHLY TRANSFERS OF FUNDS FOR THE CITY OF DEFIANCE, OHIO FOR THE YEAR
ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2026
STUDY SESSION: NONE
CITIZEN CONCERNS: NAME & ADDRESS FOR THE RECORD (5 MINS)
LIAISON
ASSIGNMENTS
TIME
P.M. DATE (2026) AGENDA
COMMITTE
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Mon May 11, 2026
Civil Service Commission
Reunión de la Comisión de Servicio Civil de mayo de 2026 cancelada
La reunión regular de mayo de 2026 de la Defiance Civil Service Commission ha sido cancelada debido a la falta de temas en la agenda. La próxima reunión regular está programada para el 15 de junio de 2026, a las 5:15pm. No se llevaron a cabo decisiones ni discusiones.
- Reunión cancelada; no se consideraron temas
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City of Defiance
CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
631 Perry Street
Defiance, OH 43512
Phone: 419-784-2101
Fax: 419-784-4858
Email: [email protected]
DUE TO A LACK OF AGENDA ITEMS,
THE MAY 2026
CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION MEETING
HAS BEEN CANCELLED.
The next regular meeting is scheduled for
June 15, 2026 at 5:15pm.
cc: Mayor Mike McCann, Ryan Mack, Sean O’Donnell, Lanie Lambert
STEPHEN F. KORHN, Esq., Chairman
NORM WALKER, Member
TIM WHETSTONE, Member
CARRIN HOMAN, Clerk
Tue May 5, 2026
City Council
El Concejo Municipal de Defiance se reúne sin asuntos sustantivos
El Concejo Municipal llevará a cabo una reunión ordinaria el 5 de mayo de 2026, sin audiencias públicas, invitados especiales ni sesiones de estudio programadas. La mayoría de las reuniones de los comités están canceladas para el mes, excepto el comité de Streets & Sidewalks programado para el 26 de mayo. La agenda es puramente procedimental, incluyendo inquietudes de los ciudadanos y asignaciones de enlace.
- Sin audiencias públicas, invitados especiales ni reuniones de comités, excepto Streets & Sidewalks el 26 de mayo para el reasfaltado de calles/reparación de pavimento
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NOTICE OF PROCEEDINGS MEETING
City Council of the City of Defiance, Ohio
Charles D. Beard Council Chambers
City Hall, 631 Perry Street, Defiance, OH 43512
REGULAR MEETING OF COUNCIL
TUESDAY MAY 5, 2026
7:00 P.M.
PUBLIC HEARING: NONE
SPECIAL GUEST: NONE
NO MEETING
NEXT REGULAR MEETING
MAY 12, 2026
STUDY SESSION: NONE
CITIZEN CONCERNS: NAME & ADDRESS FOR THE RECORD (5 MINS)
LIAISON
ASSIGNMENTS
TIME
P.M. DATE (2026) AGENDA
COMMITTEE OF A WHOLE
McMASTER 7:00 TUESDAY - MAY NO MEETING
BUILDING & LANDS
ENGEL 7:00 TUESDAY - MAY
NO MEETING
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
HANCOCK 7:00 TUESDAY - MAY
NO MEETING
FINANCE & BUDGET
WAXLER 7:00 TUESDAY - MAY NO MEETING
POLICE & FIRE
CORBITT 7:00 TUESDAY - MAY
NO MEETING
PUBLIC RELATIONS
KRUTSCH 7:00 TUESDAY - MAY
NO MEETING
PUBLIC UTILITIES, GAS & LIGHTS
KAUFMAN 7:00 TUESDAY - MAY NO MEETING
SEWER & SANITATION
KAUFMAN 7:00 TUESDAY - MAY NO MEETING
STREETS & SIDEWALKS
MAST 7:00 TUESDAY – MAY 26 STREET RESURFACING/PAVEMENT REPAIR
WATERWORKS – SERVICE
KRUTSCH 7:00 TUESDAY - MAY NO MEETING
TRAFFIC COMMISSION:
MACK. Mayor. Zeedyk. Herbert. Wittkop.
Sprow. Waxler. Mast. Krutsch
5:00 TUESDAY - MAY NO MEETING
BOARD OF CONTROL MEETING:
MAYOR. Mack. O’Donnell. Sprague
1:30 MONDAY
9:00 A.M.
THURSDAY
MONDAY and
THURSDAY
POSTED AT 631 PERRY STREET
MEETINGS IN FRONT CONFERENCE ROOM
Tue Apr 28, 2026
City Council
El Concejo considerará la anexión de nuevo territorio y restricciones de zonificación relacionadas
El Concejo Municipal de Defiance llevará a cabo las primeras lecturas de dos puntos: una ordenanza que autoriza al Director Jurídico de la Ciudad y al Jefe de Policía a ejecutar un acuerdo de intercambio de información para el Law Enforcement Automated Data System, que incluye una declaración de emergencia; y una resolución que consiente la anexión del territorio propuesto, proporcionando servicios y estableciendo restricciones de zonificación bajo R.C. §709.023(C). El concejo también aprobará los informes financieros de marzo de 2026, que incluyen la conciliación bancaria y los estados de gastos, ingresos y efectivo. No hay ninguna audiencia pública programada.
- Primera lectura de una ordenanza que autoriza al Director Jurídico de la Ciudad y al Jefe de Policía a ejecutar un acuerdo de intercambio de información para el Law Enforcement Automated Data System, con una declaración de emergencia.
- Primera lectura de una resolución que consiente la anexión del territorio propuesto, estableciendo servicios y restricciones de zonificación según R.C. §709.023(C).
- Aprobación del informe de Conciliación Bancaria de marzo de 2026.
- Aprobación del Informe de Gastos de marzo de 2026.
- Aprobación de los Estados de Ingresos y Efectivo de marzo de 2026.
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NOTICE OF PROCEEDINGS MEETING
City Council of the City of Defiance, Ohio
Charles D. Beard Council Chambers
City Hall, 631 Perry Street, Defiance, OH 43512
REGULAR MEETING OF COUNCIL
TUESDAY APRIL 28, 2026
7:00 P.M.
PUBLIC HEARING: NONE
SPECIAL GUEST: NONE
MARCH 2026 FINANCIAL REPORTS
FIRST READING: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY LAW DIRECTOR AND THE CHIEF OF POLICE TO
EXECUTE AN INFORMATION SHARING AGREEMENT FOR ACCESS TO THE LAW ENFORCEMENT AUTOMATED
DATA SYSTEM, PROVIDING FOR THEIR DEFENSE AGAINST ANY ALLEGATIONS OF A BREACH OF THE
AGREEMENT, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY
FIRST READING: A RESOLUTION DECLARING THE SERVICES TO BE PROVIDED TO TERRITORY PROPOSED FOR
ANNEXATION UPON ANNEXATION, CONSENTING TO ANNEXATION, AND ESTABLISHING ZONING RESTRICTIONS
(R.C. §709.023(C))
STUDY SESSION: NONE
CITIZEN CONCERNS: NAME & ADDRESS FOR THE RECORD (5 MINS)
LIAISON
ASSIGNMENTS
TIME
P.M. DATE (2026) AGENDA
COMMITTEE OF A WHOLE
McMASTER 7:00 TUESDAY - APRIL NO MEETING
BUILDING & LANDS
ENGEL 7:00 TUESDAY - APRIL
NO MEETING
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
HANCOCK 7:00 TUESDAY - APRIL
NO MEETING
FINANCE & BUDGET
WAXLER 7:00 TUESDAY - APRIL NO MEETING
POLICE & FIRE
CORBITT 7:00 TUESDAY - APRIL
NO MEETING
PUBLIC RELATIONS
KRUTSCH 7:00 TUESDAY - APRIL
NO MEETING
PUBLIC UTILITIES, GAS & LIGHTS
KAUFMAN 7:00 TUESDAY - APRIL NO MEETING
SEWER & SANITATION
KAUFMAN 7:00 TUESDAY - APRIL NO MEETING
STREETS & SIDEWALKS
MAST 7:00 TUESDAY - APRIL NO MEETING
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Tue Apr 21, 2026
City Council
El Concejo Municipal de Defiance celebra una reunión rutinaria sin puntos en la agenda
La reunión regular del Concejo Municipal de Defiance del 21 de abril de 2026 no tiene audiencias públicas, ni invitados especiales, y todas las reuniones de comités están canceladas. La agenda consiste únicamente en inquietudes de los ciudadanos y asignaciones de enlace, con la próxima reunión regular programada para el 28 de abril.
- Todas las reuniones de comités (Committee of Whole, Building & Lands, Economic Development, etc.) figuran como 'NO MEETING'
- No hay audiencias públicas ni invitados especiales programados
- Se permiten inquietudes de los ciudadanos (5 minutos, nombre y dirección para el registro)
- Próxima reunión regular fijada para el 28 de abril de 2026
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NOTICE OF PROCEEDINGS MEETING
City Council of the City of Defiance, Ohio
Charles D. Beard Council Chambers
City Hall, 631 Perry Street, Defiance, OH 43512
REGULAR MEETING OF COUNCIL
TUESDAY APRIL 21, 2026
7:00 P.M.
PUBLIC HEARING: NONE
SPECIAL GUEST: NONE
NO MEETING
NEXT REGULAR MEETING
APRIL 28, 2026
STUDY SESSION: NONE
CITIZEN CONCERNS: NAME & ADDRESS FOR THE RECORD (5 MINS)
LIAISON
ASSIGNMENTS
TIME
P.M. DATE (2026) AGENDA
COMMITTEE OF A WHOLE
McMASTER 7:00 TUESDAY - APRIL NO MEETING
BUILDING & LANDS
ENGEL 7:00 TUESDAY - APRIL
NO MEETING
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
HANCOCK 7:00 TUESDAY - APRIL
NO MEETING
FINANCE & BUDGET
WAXLER 7:00 TUESDAY - APRIL NO MEETING
POLICE & FIRE
CORBITT 7:00 TUESDAY - APRIL
NO MEETING
PUBLIC RELATIONS
KRUTSCH 7:00 TUESDAY - APRIL
NO MEETING
PUBLIC UTILITIES, GAS & LIGHTS
KAUFMAN 7:00 TUESDAY - APRIL NO MEETING
SEWER & SANITATION
KAUFMAN 7:00 TUESDAY - APRIL NO MEETING
STREETS & SIDEWALKS
MAST 7:00 TUESDAY - APRIL NO MEETING
WATERWORKS – SERVICE
KRUTSCH 7:00 TUESDAY - APRIL NO MEETING
TRAFFIC COMMISSION:
MACK. Mayor. Zeedyk. Herbert. Wittkop.
Sprow. Waxler. Mast. Krutsch
5:00 TUESDAY - APRIL NO MEETING
BOARD OF CONTROL MEETING:
MAYOR. Mack. O’Donnell. Sprague
1:30 MONDAY
9:00 A.M.
THURSDAY
MONDAY and
THURSDAY
POSTED AT 631 PERRY STREET
MEETINGS IN FRONT CONFERENCE ROOM
Mon Apr 20, 2026
Civil Service Commission
La Comisión de Servicio Civil discutirá la contratación de operadores de equipo y la renovación de la lista de promociones
La Comisión de Servicio Civil revisará y aprobará las actas de la reunión del 17 de febrero de 2026, y considerará asuntos nuevos relacionados con un puesto de Operador de Equipo y la renovación de una lista de promociones. Estas son acciones de personal rutinarias para la contratación y promociones de la ciudad.
- Aprobación de las actas del 17 de febrero de 2026
- Asuntos nuevos: Discusión sobre la contratación de Operadores de Equipo
- Asuntos nuevos: Consideración de la renovación de la lista de promociones
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✓ Decidido: Approved new entry-level test for Equipment Operator
The Civil Service Commission approved a new entry-level test for Equipment Operator to establish a hiring list ahead of an upcoming retirement. The test will use an oral interview process with a 60% passing score, and veterans may receive preference credit. The commission also extended the promotional lists for Fire Captain and Fire Lieutenant for a second year, through May 18, 2027. Both motions passed unanimously.
- Approved minutes from February 17, 2026 meeting (3-0)
- Approved new entry-level Equipment Operator test using oral interview, 60% passing, with veterans preference (3-0)
- Extended Fire Captain and Fire Lieutenant promotional lists to May 18, 2027 (3-0)
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City of Defiance
CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
631 Perry Street
Defiance, OH 43512
Phone: 419-784-2101
Fax: 419-784-4858
Email: [email protected]
AGENDA
Meeting of the Civil Service Commission
Monday, April 20, 2026 at 5:15 p.m.
Front Conference Room of 631 Perry Street
1. Approval of Minutes from February 17, 2026
2. NEW BUSINESS
A. Equipment Operator
B. Promotional List Renewal
The next regular meeting is scheduled for
May 18, 2026 at 5:15 p.m.
cc: Mayor Mike McCann, Ryan Mack, Sean O’Donnell, Lanie Lambert, Chelsea Gerding
STEPHEN F. KORHN, Esq., Chairman
NORM WALKER, Member
TIM WHETSTONE, Member
CARRIN HOMAN, Clerk
Mon Apr 20, 2026
Planning Commission
Se considera solicitud de vacación de calles para Thurston y Jackson streets
La Planning Commission votará sobre una solicitud para vacar Thurston Street adyacente a Jackson Street. El solicitante James K. Weaver y Jaxson Enterprises, Ltd. peticionan vacar el derecho de vía de 60 pies de ancho. Todos los propietarios de propiedades adyacentes han firmado. La comisión también nombrará a un nuevo miembro, Curtis Switzer, y escuchará el informe de un secretario sobre posibles cambios en el código.
- Votación sobre la vacación de calle para Thurston Street (derecho de vía de 60-ft) en Jackson Street
- Nombramiento de Curtis Switzer como nuevo miembro de la comisión
- Aprobación de las actas de la reunión del 16 de marzo de 2026
- Informe del secretario sobre futuros cambios en el código
- Periodo de aportes del público
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✓ Decidido: Planning Commission approves street vacation request
The Planning Commission approved a request to vacate Thurston Street at the intersection of Jackson Street. The decision was made to allow a property owner to eliminate traffic between buildings and install a fence. The commission also discussed options for regulating data centers in the city.
- Approved street vacation request (unanimous)
- Appointed Curtis Switzer to Planning Commission
- Discussed data center zoning options (no decision made)
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Planning Commission
AGENDA
Mon day , April 20 , 202 6 at 4:30 p.m.
Community Room, 631 Perry Street, Defiance
ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS :
ITEM 1: Rol l Call of Members
ITEM 2 : Approval of the March 16 , 2026 Planning Commission Meeting minutes.
ITEM 3: Appointment of new Commission member : Curtis Switzer
PLANNING ITEMS:
ITEM 1 : STREET VACATION REQUEST
PROJECT LOCATION: THURSTON STREET & JACKSON STREET, DEFIANCE, OH
43512.
APPLICANT: JAMES K. WEAVER AND JAXSON ENTERPRISES, LTD,
1104 E. RIVER DRIVE , DEFIANCE, OH 43512.
Description:
Thurston Street is 6 0 feet in width. The south right-of-way abuts Jackson Street
and the north right-of-way abuts the railroad tracks located in lots between
Maumee & Auglaize Rivers Lot 88 PT in SE ¼ Section 23 of the City of Defiance,
Defiance Township, Defiance County, OH . Applicant is requesting to vacate
Thurston Street. All adjacent property owners have signed the petition.
CLERK ’S REPORT
Research for potential future code changes.
PUBLIC INPUT AND DISCUSSION
ADJOURNMENT
T he next Planning Commission meeting is Mon day , May 18 , 202 6 .
Tue Apr 14, 2026
City Council
El Concejo considerará la creación de un distrito de desarrollo económico conjunto con dos municipios
El Concejo Municipal de Defiance llevará a cabo las primeras lecturas de tres ordenanzas: la adjudicación de un contrato de construcción para el Ralston Avenue Roundabouts Project, la aprobación de un acuerdo para crear el Delaware–Defiance Joint Economic Development District I, y la autorización para el reemplazo del enfriador, calderas y accesorios para el edificio de la División de Policía. No hay audiencias públicas ni sesiones de estudio programadas.
- Primera lectura: contrato de construcción para el Ralston Avenue Roundabouts Project
- Primera lectura: acuerdo de distrito de desarrollo económico conjunto entre Defiance, Delaware Township y Defiance Township
- Primera lectura: contrato para reemplazar el enfriador, dos calderas y accesorios para el edificio de la División de Policía
- El contrato JEDD adjunto incluye un término de 99 años, el reparto de impuestos sobre la renta para mejoras de infraestructura pública vinculadas al proyecto First Quality Tissue
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NOTICE OF PROCEEDINGS MEETING
City Council of the City of Defiance, Ohio
Charles D. Beard Council Chambers
City Hall, 631 Perry Street, Defiance, OH 43512
REGULAR MEETING OF COUNCIL
TUESDAY APRIL 14, 2026
7:00 P.M.
PUBLIC HEARING: NONE
SPECIAL GUEST: NONE
FIRST READING: AN ORDINANCE AWARDING A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR THE RALSTON AVENUE
ROUNDABOUTS PROJECT AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY
FIRST READING: AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AN AGREEMENT TO CREATE THE DELAWARE – DEFIANCE JOINT
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT 1 AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY
FIRST READING: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY ADMINISTRATOR TO CONTRACT FOR THE
REPLACEMENT OF A CHILLER, TWO BOILERS, AND OTHER ACCESSORIES FOR THE POLICE DIVISION BUILDING
AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY
STUDY SESSION: NONE
CITIZEN CONCERNS: NAME & ADDRESS FOR THE RECORD (5 MINS)
LIAISON
ASSIGNMENTS
TIME
P.M. DATE (2026) AGENDA
COMMITTEE OF A WHOLE
McMASTER 7:00 TUESDAY - APRIL NO MEETING
BUILDING & LANDS
ENGEL 7:00 TUESDAY - APRIL
NO MEETING
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
HANCOCK 7:00 TUESDAY - APRIL
NO MEETING
FINANCE & BUDGET
WAXLER 7:00 TUESDAY - APRIL NO MEETING
POLICE & FIRE
CORBITT 7:00 TUESDAY - APRIL
NO MEETING
PUBLIC RELATIONS
KRUTSCH 7:00 TUESDAY - APRIL
NO MEETING
PUBLIC UTILITIES, GAS & LIGHTS
KAUFMAN 7:00 TUESDAY - APRIL NO MEETING
SEWER & SANITATION
KAUFMAN 7:00 TUESDAY - APRIL NO MEETING
STREETS & SIDEWALKS
MAST 7:00 TUESDAY - APRIL NO MEETING
WATERWORKS – SERVICE
KRUTSCH 7:00 TUESDAY
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Tue Apr 7, 2026
City Council
Audiencia pública sobre la creación del Distrito de Desarrollo Económico Conjunto de Delaware-Defiance
Esta reunión presenta una audiencia pública sobre el propuesto Distrito de Desarrollo Económico Conjunto (JEDD) de Delaware-Defiance, que abarca 13 parcelas para fomentar el desarrollo económico y la creación de empleo. El Concejo también llevará a cabo las primeras lecturas de ordenanzas para una servidumbre perpetua al Brunersburg Waste District, el programa de repavimentación de calles de 2026 y una asociación de consorcio para viviendas comunitarias. No hay reuniones de comités programadas.
- Audiencia pública sobre la creación del Distrito de Desarrollo Económico Conjunto (JEDD) de Delaware-Defiance, que incluye 13 parcelas
- Primera lectura: Ordenanza que cede una servidumbre perpetua sobre propiedad municipal en Noble Township al Brunersburg Waste District, declarada emergencia
- Primera lectura: Ordenanza que autoriza un contrato para el 2026 Street Resurfacing Program, declarada emergencia
- Primera lectura: Ordenanza que autoriza al Administrador de la Ciudad a suscribir el 2026 Maumee Valley South Community Housing Impact & Preservation Program Consortium Partnership Agreement con los comisionados de los condados de Defiance y Paulding, declarada emergencia
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NOTICE OF PROCEEDINGS MEETING
City Council of the City of Defiance, Ohio
Charles D. Beard Council Chambers
City Hall, 631 Perry Street, Defiance, OH 43512
REGULAR MEETING OF COUNCIL
TUESDAY APRIL 7, 2026
7:00 P.M.
PUBLIC HEARING:
CREATION OF THE DELAWARE-DEFIANCE JOINT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT I (THE “JEDD”). THE
PROPOSED JEDD WILL INCLUDE 13 PARCELS WITHIN THE JEDD BOUNDARIES FOR THE PURPOSE OF
FACILITATING ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT TO CREATE JOBS AND EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES.
SPECIAL GUEST: NONE
FIRST READING: AN ORDINANCE CONVEYING A PERPETUAL EASEMENT ON MUNICIPAL PROPERTY IN NOBLE
TOWNSHIP TO THE BRUNERSBURG WASTER DISTRICT AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY
FIRST READING: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT FOR THE 2026 STREET RESURFACING PROGRAM
AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY
FIRST READING: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY ADMINISTRATOR TO ENTER INTO THE 2026 MAUMEE
VALLEY SOUTH COMMUNITY HOUSING IMPACT & PRESERVATION PROGRAM CONSORTIUM PARTNERSHIP
AGREEMENT WITH THE DEFIANCE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS AND THE PAULDING COUNTY BOARD
OF COMMISSIONERS AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY
STUDY SESSION: NONE
CITIZEN CONCERNS: NAME & ADDRESS FOR THE RECORD (5 MINS)
LIAISON
ASSIGNMENTS
TIME
P.M. DATE (2026) AGENDA
COMMITTEE OF A WHOLE
McMASTER 7:00 TUESDAY - APRIL NO MEETING
BUILDING & LANDS
ENGEL 7:00 TUESDAY - APRIL
NO MEETING
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
HANCOCK 7:00 TUESDAY - APRIL
NO MEETING
FINANCE & BUDGET
WAXLER 7:00 TUESDAY - APRIL NO MEETING
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Tue Mar 31, 2026
City Council
City Council meeting scheduled with no agenda items or public hearing
The Defiance City Council regular meeting on March 31, 2026 is set for 7:00 p.m. at City Hall, 631 Perry Street. The agenda lists no public hearing, no special guest, and all committee reports indicate "NO MEETING." Consequently, the council will not consider any rezoning, contracts, ordinances, or fee changes at this session.
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NOTICE OF PROCEEDINGS MEETING
City Council of the City of Defiance, Ohio
Charles D. Beard Council Chambers
City Hall, 631 Perry Street, Defiance, OH 43512
REGULAR MEETING OF COUNCIL
TUESDAY MARCH 31, 2026
7:00 P.M.
PUBLIC HEARING: NONE
SPECIAL GUEST: NONE
NO MEETING
NEXT REGULAR MEETING
APRIL 7, 2026
STUDY SESSION: NONE
CITIZEN CONCERNS: NAME & ADDRESS FOR THE RECORD (5 MINS)
LIAISON
ASSIGNMENTS
TIME
P.M. DATE (2026) AGENDA
COMMITTEE OF A WHOLE
McMASTER 7:00 TUESDAY - MARCH NO MEETING
BUILDING & LANDS
ENGEL 7:00 TUESDAY - MARCH
NO MEETING
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
HANCOCK 7:00 TUESDAY - MARCH
NO MEETING
FINANCE & BUDGET
WAXLER 7:00 TUESDAY - MARCH NO MEETING
POLICE & FIRE
CORBITT 7:00 TUESDAY - MARCH
NO MEETING
PUBLIC RELATIONS
KRUTSCH 7:00 TUESDAY - MARCH
NO MEETING
PUBLIC UTILITIES, GAS & LIGHTS
KAUFMAN 7:00 TUESDAY - MARCH NO MEETING
SEWER & SANITATION
KAUFMAN 7:00 TUESDAY - MARCH NO MEETING
STREETS & SIDEWALKS
MAST 7:00 TUESDAY - MARCH NO MEETING
WATERWORKS – SERVICE
KRUTSCH 7:00 TUESDAY - MARCH NO MEETING
TRAFFIC COMMISSION:
MACK. Mayor. Zeedyk. Herbert. Wittkop.
Sprow. Waxler. Mast. Krutsch
5:00 TUESDAY - MARCH NO MEETING
BOARD OF CONTROL MEETING:
MAYOR. Mack. O’Donnell. Sprague
1:30 MONDAY
9:00 A.M.
THURSDAY
MONDAY and
THURSDAY
POSTED AT 631 PERRY STREET
MEETINGS IN FRONT CONFERENCE ROOM
Tue Mar 24, 2026
City Council
Council to authorize multi‑area narcotics task force and emergency declaration
The City Council will hold a first reading of an ordinance that creates a shared‑personnel task force with other jurisdictions for a Multi‑Area Narcotics Unit and declares an emergency. A second first‑reading ordinance will approve the purchase of a gas membrane replacement for the water pollution control plant, also declaring an emergency. The council will also approve the February 2026 financial reports for record.
- First reading: ordinance to form a Multi‑Area Narcotics Unit task force with shared personnel and declare an emergency
- First reading: ordinance to purchase a gas membrane replacement for the water pollution control plant and declare an emergency
- Approval of February 2026 financial reports (bank reconciliation, expense, revenue, cash statements)
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NOTICE OF PROCEEDINGS MEETING
City Council of the City of Defiance, Ohio
Charles D. Beard Council Chambers
City Hall, 631 Perry Street, Defiance, OH 43512
REGULAR MEETING OF COUNCIL
TUESDAY MARCH 24, 2026
7:00 P.M.
PUBLIC HEARING: NONE
SPECIAL GUEST: NONE
FEBRUARY 2026 FINANCIAL REPORTS
FIRST READING: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A TASK FORCE AGREEMENT FOR SHARED
PERSONNEL WITH VARIOUS JURISDICTIONS COMPRISING THE MULTI-AREA NARCOTICS UNIT
AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY
FIRST READING: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF A GAS MEMBRANE
REPLACEMENT FOR THE WATER POLLUTION CONTROL PLANT AND DECLARING AN
EMERGENCY
STUDY SESSION: NONE
CITIZEN CONCERNS: NAME & ADDRESS FOR THE RECORD (5 MINS)
LIAISON
ASSIGNMENTS
TIME
P.M. DATE (2026) AGENDA
COMMITTEE OF A WHOLE
McMASTER 7:00 TUESDAY - MARCH NO MEETING
BUILDING & LANDS
ENGEL 7:00 TUESDAY - MARCH
NO MEETING
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
HANCOCK 7:00 TUESDAY - MARCH
NO MEETING
FINANCE & BUDGET
WAXLER 7:00 TUESDAY - MARCH NO MEETING
POLICE & FIRE
CORBITT 7:00 TUESDAY - MARCH
NO MEETING
PUBLIC RELATIONS
KRUTSCH 7:00 TUESDAY - MARCH
NO MEETING
PUBLIC UTILITIES, GAS & LIGHTS
KAUFMAN 7:00 TUESDAY - MARCH NO MEETING
SEWER & SANITATION
KAUFMAN 7:00 TUESDAY - MARCH NO MEETING
STREETS & SIDEWALKS
MAST 7:00 TUESDAY - MARCH NO MEETING
WATERWORKS – SERVICE
KRUTSCH 7:00 TUESDAY - MARCH NO MEETING
TRAFFIC COMMISSION:
MACK. Mayor. Zeedyk. Herbert. Wittkop.
Sprow. Waxler. Mast. Krutsch
5:00 TUESDAY
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Tue Mar 17, 2026
City Council
No City Council meeting scheduled for March 17, 2026
The agenda indicates there is no meeting scheduled for this date. All listed committee and commission meetings are also marked as no meeting.
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NOTICE OF PROCEEDINGS MEETING
City Council of the City of Defiance, Ohio
Charles D. Beard Council Chambers
City Hall, 631 Perry Street, Defiance, OH 43512
REGULAR MEETING OF COUNCIL
TUESDAY MARCH 17, 2026
7:00 P.M.
PUBLIC HEARING: NONE
SPECIAL GUEST: NONE
NO MEETING
NEXT REGULAR MEETING
MARCH 24, 2026
STUDY SESSION: NONE
CITIZEN CONCERNS: NAME & ADDRESS FOR THE RECORD (5 MINS)
LIAISON
ASSIGNMENTS
TIME
P.M. DATE (2026) AGENDA
COMMITTEE OF A WHOLE
McMASTER 7:00 TUESDAY - MARCH NO MEETING
BUILDING & LANDS
ENGEL 7:00 TUESDAY - MARCH
NO MEETING
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
HANCOCK 7:00 TUESDAY - MARCH
NO MEETING
FINANCE & BUDGET
WAXLER 7:00 TUESDAY - MARCH NO MEETING
POLICE & FIRE
CORBITT 7:00 TUESDAY - MARCH
NO MEETING
PUBLIC RELATIONS
KRUTSCH 7:00 TUESDAY - MARCH
NO MEETING
PUBLIC UTILITIES, GAS & LIGHTS
KAUFMAN 7:00 TUESDAY - MARCH NO MEETING
SEWER & SANITATION
KAUFMAN 7:00 TUESDAY - MARCH NO MEETING
STREETS & SIDEWALKS
MAST 7:00 TUESDAY - MARCH NO MEETING
WATERWORKS – SERVICE
KRUTSCH 7:00 TUESDAY - MARCH NO MEETING
TRAFFIC COMMISSION:
MACK. Mayor. Zeedyk. Herbert. Wittkop.
Sprow. Waxler. Mast. Krutsch
5:00 TUESDAY - MARCH NO MEETING
BOARD OF CONTROL MEETING:
MAYOR. Mack. O’Donnell. Sprague
1:30 MONDAY
9:00 A.M.
THURSDAY
MONDAY and
THURSDAY
POSTED AT 631 PERRY STREET
MEETINGS IN FRONT CONFERENCE ROOM
Mon Mar 16, 2026
Planning Commission
Planning Commission considers variance request for duplex at 44 Hickory St
The Defiance Planning Commission will approve the minutes from the January 20, 2026 meeting and appoint a new commission member. It will also discuss a variance request by Green Edge Properties, LLC to reduce the required minimum lot width from 80 feet to 68 feet and to allow a driveway setback of less than three feet for a duplex at 44 Hickory Street.
- Approval of the January 20, 2026 Planning Commission meeting minutes
- Appointment of a new commission member
- Variance request to reduce minimum lot width from 80' to 68' for a duplex at 44 Hickory St
- Variance request to permit a driveway setback of less than three feet from the side lot line at the same parcel
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✓ Decidido: Planning Commission approved variances for 44 Hickory Street duplex project
The commission unanimously approved two variance requests for 44 Hickory Street: reducing the required minimum lot width from 80 feet to 68 feet in an R‑2 residential district, and allowing a driveway to be placed closer than three feet from the side lot line, contingent on connecting the driveways and a recorded shared‑use agreement. The commission also unanimously approved the January 20, 2026 Planning Commission meeting minutes and adjourned the meeting.
- Approved January 20, 2026 Planning Commission meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Approved variance to reduce minimum lot width to 68 ft for 44 Hickory St duplex (unanimous)
- Approved variance to allow driveway within 3 ft of side lot line, conditional on driveway connection and shared‑use agreement (unanimous)
- Adjourned meeting at 5:10 p.m. (unanimous)
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Planning Commission
AGENDA
Monday, March 16, 2026 at 4:30 p.m.
Community Room, 631 Perry Street, Defiance
ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS:
ITEM 1: Roll Call of Members
ITEM 2: Approval of the January 20, 2026 Planning Commission Meeting minutes.
ITEM 3: Appointment of new Commission member.
PLANNING ITEMS:
ITEM 1: VARIANCE REQUEST
PROJECT LOCATION: 44 HICKORY STREET, DEFIANCE, OH 43512.
APPLICANT: GREEN EDGE PROPERTIES, LLC, C/O TIM FONT, 17274 ROAD
111, PAULDING, OH 45879.
Description:
Parcel J03-0030-C-019-00 is located in Enterprise Addition Block 2 Lot 16 and 18 (pt)
in the City of Defiance, Richland Township, Defiance County, OH. Applicant requests the
following two variances to construct a duplex on this parcel:
• Variance request to decrease the required minimum lot width for a two-family in
an R-2, Residential District from 80’ to 68’ per City of Defiance Planning & Zoning
Code, Chapter 1173.02-1.
• Variance request to reduce the required location for a driveway to be located less
than the required three feet from the side lot line per the City of Defiance Planning
and Zoning Code, Chapter 1167.05.B.
CLERK’S REPORT
PUBLIC INPUT AND DISCUSSION
ADJOURNMENT
The next Planning Commission meeting is Monday, April 20, 2026.
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City of Defiance
Planning Commission
March 16, 2026, Meeting Minutes
ATTENDANCE:
Drew Shindler *
Defiance City Zoning Commissioner
Defiance City Planning Commission Secretary
*
Voting Members of Committee
OTHERS PRESENT (as noted on “sign in” sheet):
Name Company Address Phone No.
Josh Mast 340 Northwood Drive 419-782-1320
Tim Font 17274 Rd 114 419-789-9015
Andre Martinez; Kristy 50 Hickory Street 419-439-3369
Resendez
Aaron Sceincus (?) Besser & Services (?) 3340 Beck, Hillsdale, Mi 517-425-4644
Scott Clemens Clemens Welding 22520 St, Rt. 18 419-576-9700
Todd Helberg (did not Crescent News
sign in)
Rod Rittenhouse CNR Development P.O, Box 382 419-576-0660
Chairman Mack cailed the meeting to order at 4:30 p.m. with a quorum present.
ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS:
ITEM 1: Roll Call of Members.
ITEM 2: Mayor McCann made a motion to approve the January 20, 2026, Planning
Commission Meeting Minutes; Mr. Butler seconded the motion. The motion carried
unanimously.
ITEM 3: Mr. Mack announced that Ms. Kaufman has been appointed to City Council. Mr. Mack
said a new Planning Commission member will need to be appointed. Mayor McCann
said they are still conducting interviews for a replacement.
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PLANNING ITEMS:
ITEM 1: VARIANCE REQUEST
PROJECT LOCATION: 44 HICKORY STREET, DEFIANCE, OH 43512.
APPLICANT: GREEN EDGE PROPERTIES, LLC, C/O TIM FONT, 17274
ROAD 111, PAULDING, OH 45879.
Description: Parcel J03-0030-C-019-00 is located in Enterprise Addition Block 2
Lot 16 and 18
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Mon Mar 16, 2026
Civil Service Commission
Civil Service Commission meeting cancelled due to lack of agenda items
The March 2026 Civil Service Commission meeting was cancelled because no agenda items were submitted. No decisions or discussions will occur. The next regular meeting is set for April 20, 2026 at 5:15 pm.
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✓ Decidido: CSC approved promotion of Lincoln Cereghin to Assistant Street Superintendent
The Civil Service Commission approved the minutes from the January 19, 2026 meeting. It declared the entry‑level and lateral‑transfer police officer lists expired and set new testing and advertising procedures through the National Testing Network. The commission also removed the Water Pollution Control Plant Operator list, approved oral‑interview testing for that role, promoted Lincoln Cereghin to Assistant Street Superintendent by nomination, and adopted an updated job description that classifies the Zoning Commissioner/Code Enforcement Officer as exempt.
- Approved minutes from the Jan 19, 2026 meeting (all members voted aye)
- Declared Entry Level Police Officer list expired and set NTN testing with advertising (all members voted aye)
- Declared Lateral Transfer Police Officer list expired and set separate testing with advertising (all members voted aye)
- Removed all names from the Water Pollution Control Plant Operator list (all members voted aye)
- Approved oral interview testing for Water Pollution Control Plant Operator position (all members voted aye)
- Approved promotion of Lincoln Cereghin to Assistant Street Superintendent by nomination (all members voted aye)
- Approved updated job description and classification for Zoning Commissioner/Code Enforcement Officer as exempt (all members voted aye)
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City of Defiance
CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
631 Perry Street
Defiance, OH 43512
Phone: 419-784-2101
Fax: 419-784-4858
Email: [email protected]
DUE TO A LACK OF AGENDA ITEMS,
THE MARCH 2026
CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION MEETING
HAS BEEN CANCELLED.
The next regular meeting is scheduled for
April 20, 2026 at 5:15pm.
cc: Mayor Mike McCann, Ryan Mack, Sean O’Donnell, Lanie Lambert
STEPHEN F. KORHN, Esq., Chairman
NORM WALKER, Member
TIM WHETSTONE, Member
CARRIN HOMAN, Clerk
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STEPHEN F. KORHN, Esq., Chairman
NORM WALKER, Member
TIM WHETSTONE, Member
CARRIN HOMAN, Clerk
CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
MEETING MINUTES
February 17, 2026
5:15 pm — Front Conference Room — 631 Perry Street
Present: CSC Members: Chairman S. Korhn, N. Walker, T. Whetstone and Clerk C. Homan
Guests: Police Chief Frank Herbert
CALL TO ORDER
Clerk C. Homan assured the Civil Service Commission (CSC) is in compliance with all Sunshine Law
notices. The meeting was called to order at 5:15pm in the Front Conference Room, located at 631
Perry Street, by Chairman S. Korhn.
1. Approval of Minutes from the January 19, 2026 Meeting
Motion: N. Walker made a motion to approve the minutes of the January 19, 2026
meeting as presented. T. Whetstone seconded the motion. All members voted aye,
and the motion carried.
2. New Business
A. Entry Level Police Officer
C, Homan stated the current Entry Level Police Officer list is set to expire in September 2026. The
City is requesting the list be marked expired due to an inadequate number of viable candidates and
another round of testing be scheduled.
The current list was reviewed and it was mentioned candidates remaining on the list should be
contacted to be given the option to carry over their scores.
Motion: Chairman S. Korhn made a motion to declare the existing list expired due to a
low number of viable candidates. Those on the list should be contacted to see if they
want their current score carried over to the new list. N. Walker second
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Tue Mar 10, 2026
City Council
Council considers rezoning and property acquisition for Ralston Avenue project
City Council will hold first readings for three ordinances involving a residential rezoning request, property acquisition for the Ralston Avenue Roundabouts project, and a cemetery purchase. The meeting includes a period for citizen concerns.
- Rezoning of 1132 Perry Street from M-2 Limited Industrial to R-2 Medium Density Residence
- Property acquisition and sign relocation agreement for Ralston Avenue Roundabouts project
- $61,994.00 payment to Defiance Hospital Inc. for monument signs
- Contract for the purchase of a columbarium for Riverside Cemetery
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NOTICE OF PROCEEDINGS MEETING
City Council of the City of Defiance, Ohio
Charles D. Beard Council Chambers
City Hall, 631 Perry Street, Defiance, OH 43512
REGULAR MEETING OF COUNCIL
TUESDAY MARCH 10, 2026
7:00 P.M.
PUBLIC HEARING: NONE
SPECIAL GUEST: NONE
FIRST READING: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE DISTRICT MAP TO REZONE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1132
PERRY STREET FROM AN M-2, LIMITED INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT TO AN R-2, MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENCE
DISTRICT
FIRST READING: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF A FEE SIMPLE ABSOLUTE PROPERTY
INTEREST AND A SIGN RELOCATION AGREEMENT FOR THE RALSTON AVENUE ROUNDABOUTS PROJECT AND
DECLARING AN EMERGENCY
FIRST READING: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT FOR THE PURCHASE OF A COLUMBARIUM FOR
RIVERSIDE CEMETERY
STUDY SESSION: NONE
CITIZEN CONCERNS: NAME & ADDRESS FOR THE RECORD (5 MINS)
LIAISON
ASSIGNMENTS
TIME
P.M. DATE (2026) AGENDA
COMMITTEE OF A WHOLE
McMASTER 7:00 TUESDAY - MARCH NO MEETING
BUILDING & LANDS
ENGEL 7:00 TUESDAY - MARCH
NO MEETING
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
HANCOCK 7:00 TUESDAY - MARCH
NO MEETING
FINANCE & BUDGET
WAXLER 7:00 TUESDAY - MARCH NO MEETING
POLICE & FIRE
CORBITT 7:00 TUESDAY - MARCH
NO MEETING
PUBLIC RELATIONS
KRUTSCH 7:00 TUESDAY - MARCH
NO MEETING
PUBLIC UTILITIES, GAS & LIGHTS
KAUFMAN 7:00 TUESDAY - MARCH NO MEETING
SEWER & SANITATION
KAUFMAN 7:00 TUESDAY - MARCH NO MEETING
STREETS & SIDEWALKS
MAST 7:00 TUESDAY - MARCH NO MEETING
WATERWORKS – SERVICE
KRUTS
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Tue Mar 3, 2026
City Council
Council to consider $995,000 bond for a new fire truck and equipment
The Defiance City Council meeting will hold a public hearing on a rezoning request for 1132 Perry Street, changing it from Limited Industrial to Medium Density Residential. Another rezoning request will be considered for a parcel on Ayersville Avenue, seeking a Planned Unit Development overlay and variances. Several ordinances will be voted on, including bond issuances for a dump truck ($260,000), Ottawa Avenue corridor improvements ($515,000), and a fire truck and related equipment ($995,000). The council will adopt or ratify these measures as first or second readings.
- Rezoning of 1132 Perry Street from M-2 Limited Industrial to R-2 Medium Density Residential
- Rezoning of Ayersville Avenue parcel from R-1 Low Density Residential to PUD overlay with variances
- Ordinance to issue $260,000 bonds for acquiring a dump truck for the Safety and Services Department
- Ordinance to issue $515,000 bonds for Ottawa Avenue corridor improvements (reconstruction, resurfacing, utilities, sidewalks, etc.)
- Ordinance to issue $995,000 bonds for acquiring a fire truck and related equipment
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NOTICE OF PROCEEDINGS MEETING
City Council of the City of Defiance, Ohio
Charles D. Beard Council Chambers
City Hall, 631 Perry Street, Defiance, OH 43512
REGULAR MEETING OF COUNCIL
TUESDAY MARCH 3, 2026
7:00 P.M.
PUBLIC HEARING:
Map Amendment/Rezoning:
PROJECT LOCATION: 1132 PERRY STREET, DEFIANCE, OH 43512
APPLICANT: STEVE BLACK, 12053 POMERANTZ RD, DEFIANCE OH 43512
Description:
Parcel B01-2081-0-001-00 is 0.1330 acres located in Phelps and Others Addition to Defiance
in the City of Defiance, Defiance Township, Defiance County, OH. Applicant is requesting a
map amendment to rezone the parcel from the M-2: Limited Industrial District to the R-2:
Medium Density Residence District to allow for the structure to be converted to a residential
unit
SPECIAL GUEST: NONE
SECOND READING: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND RATIFYING ENTRY INTO A CONTRACT FOR THE
PURCHASE OF ELECTRICITY FOR STREET LIGHTS AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY
SECOND READING: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE OTTAWA
AVENUE CORRIDOR IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY
FIRST READING: AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT OVERLAY DISTRICT, AMENDING
THE ZONING MAP, AND APPROVING A FINAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR NEWLY ANNEXED PROPERTY LOCATED
AT THE PRESTON LANDING DEVELOPMENT
FIRST READING: AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND RATIFYING AN EXEMPTION APPLICATION AND AGREEMENT
FOR A TAX INCENTIVE IN COMMUNITY REINVESTMENT AREA NO. 4 BETWEEN THE CITY
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Tue Feb 24, 2026
City Council
Council will hear a map amendment and variance request for 33.8‑acre Ayersville site
The Defiance City Council will hold a public hearing on a map amendment that would change a 33.8‑acre parcel at 0 Ayersville Avenue from the R‑1 Low Density Residence District to a Planned Unit Development overlay, along with requested variances and a plat review. The council will also take first‑reading ordinances that authorize emergency contracts for purchasing electricity for street lights and for the Ottawa Avenue corridor improvements project. Additionally, members will consider approving the January 2026 financial reports for the city.
- Map amendment/rezone request for 33.8‑acre parcel at 0 Ayersville Avenue, changing R‑1 to a Planned Unit Development overlay, with variances and plat review
- First‑reading ordinance authorizing an emergency contract to purchase electricity for street lights
- First‑reading ordinance authorizing an emergency contract for the Ottawa Avenue corridor improvements project
- Approval of January 2026 financial reports (bank reconciliation, expense, revenue, cash statement)
- Public hearing for citizen concerns (name & address for the record)
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NOTICE OF PROCEEDINGS MEETING
City Council of the City of Defiance, Ohio
Charles D. Beard Council Chambers
City Hall, 631 Perry Street, Defiance, OH 43512
REGULAR MEETING OF COUNCIL
TUESDAY FEBRUARY 24, 2026
7:00 P.M.
PUBLIC HEARING:
ITEM 2: MAP AMENDMENT/REZONING REQUEST, VARIANCE REQUESTS, & PLAT REVIEW
PROJECT LOCATION: 0 AYERSVILLE AVENUE, DEFIANCE, OH 43512.
APPLICANT: JEFFERSON SOUTH HOLDINGS, LLC, 2716 SOUTH STATE ROUTE 66, DEFIANCE OH 43512
Parcel J09-0031-0-020-00 is approximately 33.8 acres located in Section 31 SE PT NW & Englewood Addition & Ext Lot 23
in the City of Defiance, Richland Township, Defiance County, OH. Applicant is requesting a map amendment from the R-1:
Low Density Residence District to the PUD: Plan ned Unit Development Overlay District. Variances are also being
requested and a plat review.
SPECIAL GUEST: NONE
JANUARY 2026 FINANCIAL REPORTS
FIRST READING: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND RATIFYING ENTRY INTO A CONTRACT FOR THE PURCHASE
OF ELECTRICITY FOR STREET LIGHTS AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY
FIRST READING: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE OTTAWA
AVENUE CORRIDOR IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY
STUDY SESSION: NONE
CITIZEN CONCERNS: NAME & ADDRESS FOR THE RECORD (5 MINS)
LIAISON
ASSIGNMENTS
TIME
P.M. DATE (2026) AGENDA
COMMITTEE OF A WHOLE
McMASTER 7:00 TUESDAY -
FEBRUARY NO MEETING
BUILDING & LANDS
ENGEL 7:00
TUESDAY -
FEBRUARY
NO MEETING
ECONOMIC DEVEL
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Tue Feb 17, 2026
Civil Service Commission
Civil Service Commission to consider hiring for police and public works roles
The Defiance Civil Service Commission will meet to approve minutes from the previous month and consider hiring new employees for the police department, public works plant operations, and street maintenance. The agenda also includes a review of a zoning commissioner job description.
- Approval of January 19, 2026 minutes
- Entry Level/Lateral Transfer Police Officer
- WPC Plant Operator
- Assistant Streets Superintendent
- Zoning Commissioner Job Description/Classification Scale Update
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City of Defiance
CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
631 Perry Street
Defiance, OH 43512
Phone: 419-784-2101
Fax: 419-784-4858
Email: [email protected]
AGENDA
Meeting of the Civil Service Commission
Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 5:15 p.m.
Front Conference Room of 631 Perry Street
1. Approval of Minutes from January 19, 2026
2. NEW BUSINESS
A. Entry Level/Lateral Transfer Police Officer
B. WPC Plant Operator
C. Assistant Streets Superintendent
D. Zoning Commissioner Job
Description/Classification Scale Update
The next regular meeting is scheduled for
March 16, 2026 at 5:15 p.m.
cc: Mayor Mike McCann, Ryan Mack, Sean O’Donnell, Lanie Lambert, Chelsea Gerding
STEPHEN F. KORHN, Esq., Chairman
NORM WALKER, Member
TIM WHETSTONE, Member
CARRIN HOMAN, Clerk
Tue Feb 17, 2026
Planning Commission
No agenda items were scheduled for this Planning Commission meeting.
The Defiance Planning Commission meeting on February 17, 2026 had no agenda items. No administrative, planning, or public input topics were listed. Consequently, no decisions or discussions were scheduled for this session.
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Planning Commission
AGENDA
Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 4:30 p.m.
Community Room, 631 Perry Street, Defiance
NO MEETING – NO AGENDA ITEMS
ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS:
None
PLANNING ITEMS:
None
CLERK’S REPORT
PUBLIC INPUT AND DISCUSSION
ADJOURNMENT
The next Planning Commission meeting is Monday, March 16, 2026.
Tue Feb 17, 2026
City Council
No City Council meeting scheduled for February 17, 2026
The agenda indicates there is no meeting scheduled for this date. All listed committees and the Board of Control also have no meetings scheduled for the specified dates.
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NOTICE OF PROCEEDINGS MEETING
City Council of the City of Defiance, Ohio
Charles D. Beard Council Chambers
City Hall, 631 Perry Street, Defiance, OH 43512
REGULAR MEETING OF COUNCIL
TUESDAY FEBRUARY 17, 2026
7:00 P.M.
PUBLIC HEARING: NONE
SPECIAL GUEST: NONE
NO MEETING
NEXT REGULAR MEETING
FEBRUARY 24, 2026
STUDY SESSION: NONE
CITIZEN CONCERNS: NAME & ADDRESS FOR THE RECORD (5 MINS)
LIAISON
ASSIGNMENTS
TIME
P.M. DATE (2026) AGENDA
COMMITTEE OF A WHOLE
McMASTER 7:00 TUESDAY -
FEBRUARY NO MEETING
BUILDING & LANDS
ENGEL 7:00
TUESDAY -
FEBRUARY
NO MEETING
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
HANCOCK 7:00
TUESDAY -
FEBRUARY
NO MEETING
FINANCE & BUDGET
WAXLER 7:00 TUESDAY -
FEBRUARY NO MEETING
POLICE & FIRE
CORBITT 7:00
TUESDAY -
FEBRUARY
NO MEETING
PUBLIC RELATIONS
KRUTSCH 7:00
TUESDAY -
FEBRUARY
NO MEETING
PUBLIC UTILITIES, GAS & LIGHTS
KAUFMAN 7:00 TUESDAY -
FEBRUARY NO MEETING
SEWER & SANITATION
KAUFMAN 7:00 TUESDAY -
FEBRUARY NO MEETING
STREETS & SIDEWALKS
MAST 7:00 TUESDAY -
FEBRUARY NO MEETING
WATERWORKS – SERVICE
KRUTSCH 7:00 TUESDAY -
FEBRUARY NO MEETING
TRAFFIC COMMISSION:
MACK. Mayor. Zeedyk. Herbert. Wittkop.
Sprow. Waxler. Mast. Krutsch
5:00 TUESDAY -
FEBRUARY NO MEETING
BOARD OF CONTROL MEETING:
MAYOR. Mack. O’Donnell. Sprague
1:30 MONDAY
9:00 A.M.
THURSDAY
MONDAY and
THURSDAY
FEBRUARY 16, 2026 NO MEETING DUE TO
THE OFFICES BEING CLOSED POSTED AT 631
PERRY STREET
MEETINGS IN FRONT CONFERENCE
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Tue Feb 10, 2026
City Council
Council reviews traffic code definitions
The Defiance City Council meeting includes a review of the codified traffic code definitions in Chapter 301. The agenda lists terms such as agricultural tractor, alley, arterial street, bicycle lane, and electric bicycle. No other items are noted.
- Definition of "agricultural tractor" and "traction engine"
- Definition of "alley"
- Definition of "arterial street or highway"
- Definition of "bicycle lane" and related bicycle terms
- Definition of "electric bicycle" classes 1‑3
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CODIFIED ORDINANCES OF DEFIANCE
PART THREE - TRAFFIC CODE
TITLE ONE - Administration
Chap. 301. Definitions.
Chap. 303. Enforcement, Impounding and Penalty.
Chap. 305. Traffic Control.
301.01
301.02
301.03
301.04
301.05
301.06
301.07
301.08
301.09
301.10
301.11
301.12
301.13
301.14
301.15
301.16
301.17
301.18
301.19
301.20
301.21
301.22
301.23
301.24
301.25
301.26
301.27
301.28
301.29
301.30
301.31
301.32,
301.33
301.34
CHAPTER 301
Definitions
Meaning of words and phrases.
Agricultural tractor and
traction engine.
Alley.
Arterial street or highway.
Autocycle.
Beacon.
Bicycle.
Bicycle box.
Bicycle lane.
Bicycle signal face.
Bicycle signal sign.
Bikeway.
Bus.
Business district.
Busway.
Cab-enclosed motorcycle.
Chauffeured limousine.
Child care center.
Commercial tractor.
Controlled-access highway.
Crosswalk.
Driver or operator.
Driveway.
Electric bicycle.
Electronic.
Emergency vehicle.
Explosives.
Expressway.
Farm machinery.
Flammable liquid.
Freeway.
Funeral escort vehicle.
Gross weight.
Highway maintenance vehicle.
301.35 Highway traffic signal.
301.36 Hybrid beacon.
301.37. In-road warning light.
301.38 Intersection.
301.39 Lane-use control signal.
301.40 Laned highway.
301.41 Limited driving privileges.
301.42 Local authorities.
301.43 Low-speed micromobility
device.
301.431 Low-speed vehicle.
301.44 Median.
301.441 Mini-truck.
301.45 Motor-driven cycle or
motor scooter.
301.46 Motor vehicle.
301.47 Motorcycle.
301.48 Motorized bicycle
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Tue Feb 10, 2026
City Council
City Council to consider hiring new engineering technician
The City Council will consider first readings for ordinances regarding updated firefighter pay rates, updated codified ordinance pages, and the hiring of an engineering technician. A second reading is scheduled for an ordinance authorizing the purchase of a new snow removal truck.
- Hiring Justin Coressel as Engineering Technician ($52,000 annual salary)
- Second reading: Purchase of new snow removal truck
- First reading: Updated pay rates for part-time firefighter positions
- First reading: Amending Chapter 921 of the codified ordinances
- First reading: Approving current replacement pages to the Defiance Codified Ordinances
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NOTICE OF PROCEEDINGS MEETING
City Council of the City of Defiance, Ohio
Charles D. Beard Council Chambers
City Hall, 631 Perry Street, Defiance, OH 43512
REGULAR MEETING OF COUNCIL
TUESDAY FEBRUARY 10, 2026
7:00 P.M.
PUBLIC HEARING: NONE
SPECIAL GUEST: NONE
SECOND READING: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF A NEW TRUCK AND PLOW FOR SNOW REMOVAL
OPERATIONS AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY
FIRST READING: AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING UPDATED PAY RATES FOR PART-TIME FIREFIGHTER POSITIONS
FIRST READING: AN ORDINANCE APPROVING CURRENT REPLACEMENT PAGES TO THE DEFIANCE CODIFIED ORDINANCES
AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY
FIRST READING: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 921 OF THE CODIFIED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF DEFIANCE,
OHIO
FIRST READING: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE HIRING OF JUSTIN CORESSEL AS AN ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN FOR
THE CITY OF DEFIANCE, OHIO, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY
STUDY SESSION: NONE
CITIZEN CONCERNS: NAME & ADDRESS FOR THE RECORD (5 MINS)
LIAISON
ASSIGNMENTS
TIME
P.M. DATE (2026) AGENDA
COMMITTEE OF A WHOLE
McMASTER 7:00 TUESDAY -
FEBRUARY NO MEETING
BUILDING & LANDS
ENGEL 7:00
TUESDAY -
FEBRUARY
NO MEETING
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
HANCOCK 7:00
TUESDAY -
FEBRUARY
NO MEETING
FINANCE & BUDGET
WAXLER 7:00 TUESDAY -
FEBRUARY NO MEETING
POLICE & FIRE
CORBITT 7:00
TUESDAY -
FEBRUARY
NO MEETING
PUBLIC RELATIONS
KRUTSCH 7:00
TUESDAY -
FEBRUARY
NO MEETING
PUBLIC UTILITIES, GAS & LIGHTS
KAUFMAN 7:00 TUESDAY -
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Tue Feb 3, 2026
City Council
Council will consider an ordinance to buy a new snow‑removal truck and plow.
The Defiance City Council will hold a first reading of an ordinance that would authorize the purchase of a new truck and plow for snow removal operations and declare an emergency. No public hearing is scheduled for this meeting. The agenda otherwise contains routine items and no committee meetings.
- Ordinance authorizing purchase of a new snow‑removal truck and plow, with emergency declaration
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NOTICE OF PROCEEDINGS MEETING
City Council of the City of Defiance, Ohio
Charles D. Beard Council Chambers
City Hall, 631 Perry Street, Defiance, OH 43512
REGULAR MEETING OF COUNCIL
TUESDAY FEBRUARY 3, 2026
7:00 P.M.
PUBLIC HEARING: NONE
SPECIAL GUEST: NONE
FIRST READING: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF A NEW TRUCK AND PLOW FOR SNOW REMOVAL
OPERATIONS AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY
STUDY SESSION: NONE
CITIZEN CONCERNS: NAME & ADDRESS FOR THE RECORD (5 MINS)
LIAISON
ASSIGNMENTS
TIME
P.M. DATE (2026) AGENDA
COMMITTEE OF A WHOLE
McMASTER 7:00 TUESDAY -
FEBRUARY NO MEETING
BUILDING & LANDS
ENGEL 7:00
TUESDAY -
FEBRUARY
NO MEETING
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
HANCOCK 7:00
TUESDAY -
FEBRUARY
NO MEETING
FINANCE & BUDGET
WAXLER 7:00 TUESDAY -
FEBRUARY NO MEETING
POLICE & FIRE
CORBITT 7:00
TUESDAY -
FEBRUARY
NO MEETING
PUBLIC RELATIONS
KRUTSCH 7:00
TUESDAY -
FEBRUARY
NO MEETING
PUBLIC UTILITIES, GAS & LIGHTS
KAUFMAN 7:00 TUESDAY -
FEBRUARY NO MEETING
SEWER & SANITATION
KAUFMAN 7:00 TUESDAY -
FEBRUARY NO MEETING
STREETS & SIDEWALKS
MAST 7:00 TUESDAY -
FEBRUARY NO MEETING
WATERWORKS – SERVICE
KRUTSCH 7:00 TUESDAY -
FEBRUARY NO MEETING
TRAFFIC COMMISSION:
MACK. Mayor. Zeedyk. Herbert. Wittkop.
Sprow. Waxler. Mast. Krutsch
5:00 TUESDAY -
FEBRUARY NO MEETING
BOARD OF CONTROL MEETING:
MAYOR. Mack. O’Donnell. Sprague
1:30 MONDAY
9:00 A.M.
THURSDAY
MONDAY and
THURSDAY
POSTED AT 631 PERRY STREET
MEETINGS IN FRO
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Tue Jan 27, 2026
City Council
Council to consider police shift changes and Ralston Avenue project land acquisition
City Council will hold first readings for several ordinances, including a trial 12-hour shift schedule for the Police Division and land acquisition for the Ralston Avenue Roundabouts project. The body will also discuss slope repair improvements on State Route 66 and a contract for flow meter data management.
- Ordinance for land acquisition for the Ralston Avenue Roundabouts project (Right of Entry agreement with Scott E. Dutton for $1.00)
- Ordinance to amend the collective bargaining agreement with Local 166 (International Union of Police Associations) for a 12-hour shift trial
- Ordinance consenting to slope repair improvements along State Route 66 south of the Auglaize River
- Ordinance authorizing a contract for monitoring and data management of flow meters
- First readings of amendments to Section 927.04 and Chapter 1174 of the Codified Ordinances
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NOTICE OF PROCEEDINGS MEETING
City Council of the City of Defiance, Ohio
Charles D. Beard Council Chambers
City Hall, 631 Perry Street, Defiance, OH 43512
REGULAR MEETING OF COUNCIL
TUESDAY JANUARY 27, 2026
7:00 P.M.
PUBLIC HEARING: NONE
SPECIAL GUEST: NONE
FIRST READING: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF A FEE SIMPLE ABSOLUTE INTEREST FOR THE
RALSTON AVENUE ROUNDABOUTS PROJECT AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY
FIRST READING: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 927.04 OF THE CODIFIED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF DEFIANCE,
OHIO
FIRST READING: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 1174 OF THE CODIFIED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF DEFIANCE,
OHIO
FIRST READING: AN ORDINANCE CONSENTING TO THE SLOPE REPAIR IMPROVEMENTS ALONG STATE ROUTE 66 SOUTH
OF THE AUGLAIZE RIVER AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY
FIRST READING: AN ORDINANCE CONSENTING TO AMENDMENTS TO THE COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF DEFIANCE, OHIO AND LOCAL 166, INTERNATIONAL UNION OF POLICE ASSOCIATIONS, AFL-CIO
AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY
FIRST READING: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT FOR THE MONITORING AND DATA MANAGEMENT OF FLOW
METERS AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY
STUDY SESSION: NONE
CITIZEN CONCERNS: NAME & ADDRESS FOR THE RECORD (5 MINS)
LIAISON
ASSIGNMENTS
TIME
P.M. DATE (2026) AGENDA
COMMITTEE OF A WHOLE
McMASTER 7:00 TUESDAY -
JANUARY NO MEETING
BUILDING & LANDS
ENGEL 7:00
TUESDAY -
JANUARY
NO MEETING
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
HANCOCK 7:00
TUESDAY -
JANUARY
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Tue Jan 20, 2026
Planning Commission
Planning Commission will consider rezoning 1132 Perry St from industrial to residential
The Defiance Planning Commission will meet on Jan 20, 2026 at 4:30 p.m. in the Community Room, 631 Perry Street. The commission will consider a map amendment to rezone parcel B01-2081-0-001-00 at 1132 Perry Street from M-2 Limited Industrial to R-2 Medium Density Residential. It will also review a sign variance request for 622 Clinton Street to increase sign height to 7.5 ft and sign area to 138.75 sf. The agenda includes routine administrative items and public input.
- Map amendment/rezone of 1132 Perry Street (parcel B01-2081-0-001-00) from M-2 Limited Industrial to R-2 Medium Density Residential
- Sign variance request for 622 Clinton Street (parcels B01-1010-0-023-00, B01-1010-0-024-00, B01-1010-0-028-00) to increase sign height to 7.5 ft and sign area to 138.75 sf
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✓ Decidido: Planning Commission approved rezoning of 1132 Perry St and recommended it to City Council
The commission appointed Niki Warncke as the new Planning Commission clerk and unanimously approved the December 15, 2025 meeting minutes. It approved a map amendment to rezone 1132 Perry Street from M‑2 industrial to R‑2 residential and recommended the change to City Council. The commission also approved two sign variances for 622 Clinton Street: increasing the height to 7.5 ft and the sign area to 138.75 sf, each passing with all members voting aye except one dissent.
- Appointed Niki Warncke as Planning Commission Clerk (unanimous)
- Approved December 15, 2025 Planning Commission minutes (unanimous)
- Approved map amendment to rezone 1132 Perry St to R‑2 residential and recommended to City Council (unanimous)
- Approved sign height variance to 7.5 ft for 622 Clinton St (all aye except Butler)
- Approved sign area variance to 138.75 sf for 622 Clinton St (all aye except Butler)
- Adjourned meeting at 4:50 p.m. (unanimous)
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Planning Commission
AGENDA
Tuesday , January 20 , 202 6 at 4:30 p.m.
Community Room, 631 Perry Street, Defiance
ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS :
ITEM 1: Rol l Call of Members
ITEM 2 : Approval of the December 15 , 202 5 Planning Commission Meeting minutes.
PLANNING ITEMS:
ITEM 1: MAP AMENDMENT/ REZONING
PROJECT LOCATION: 1132 PERRY STREET , DEFIANCE, OH 43512.
APPLICANT: STEVE BLACK , 12053 POMERANTZ RD , DEFIANCE OH 43512.
Description:
Parcel B01- 2081-0-001-00 is 0. 1330 acres located in Phelps and Others Addition to
Defiance in the City of Defiance, Defiance Township, Defiance County, OH. Applicant is
requesting a map amendment to rezone the parcel from the M-2: Limited Industrial District
to the R-2: Medium Density Residence District to allow for the structure to be converted
to a residential unit.
ITEM 2 : SIGN VARIANCE REQUEST
PROJECT LOCATION: 622 CLINTON STREET , DEFIANCE, OH 43512.
APPLICANT: BUCKEYE ROOFING & EXTERIORS C/O LANCE SHERRY , 1990
BALTIMORE STREET , DEFIANCE OH 43512.
Description:
Parcel s B01-1010-0-023-00, B01-1010-0-024-00, B01-1010-0-028-00 are 1.086 acres
located in Bouton and Others Addition to Defiance (Block 9, Lot 1 & Block 10, Lot 4) and
the Former Canal Lands in the City of Defiance, Defiance Township, Defiance County, OH.
Applicant plans to add new signage due to change of business ownership. The
applicant is requesting the following variance:
- Variance request to increase the maximum height of a sign in the Central
Business District to 7.5 ’ in lieu
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City of Defiance
Planning Commission
January 20, 2026, Meeting Minutes
ATTENDANCE:
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‘Connie Seimet Defiance City Planning Commission Secretary xX
* Voting Members of Committee
OTHERS PRESENT (as noted on “sign in” sheet):
Name Company Address Phone No.
Lance Sherry Buckeye Roofing 622 Clinton St., Defiance, OH 43512 419-980-0198
Steve Black-did not sign ,
in
Todd Helberg (did not Crescent News
sign in)
Chairman Mack called the meeting to order at 4:30 p.m. with a quorum present.
ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS:
ITEM 1: Roll Call of Members. Mr. Mack announced that Ms. Sprow stepped down as Planning
Commission Clerk and a new one will need to be appointed. Mr. Mack nominated Ms.
Warncke; seconded by Mayor McCann. All members were in favor.
ITEM 2: Mr. Adams made a motion to approve the December 15, 2025, Planning Commission
Meeting Minutes; Mr. Hoffman seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously.
PLANNING ITEMS:
ITEM 1: MAP AMENDMENT/REZONING
PROJECT LOCATION: 1132 PERRY STREET, DEFIANCE, OH 43512.
APPLICANT: STEVE BLACK, 12053 POMERANTZ RD, DEFIANCE OH
43512.
Description: Parcel
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Tue Jan 20, 2026
City Council
City Council has no regular meeting scheduled for January 20, 2026
The City Council of Defiance, Ohio, has no regular meeting scheduled for Tuesday, January 20, 2026. The next regular meeting is set for January 27, 2026. The agenda lists no public hearings, special guests, or study sessions for this date.
- No regular meeting scheduled for January 20, 2026
- Next regular meeting: January 27, 2026
- No public hearings or special guests
- Committee of the Whole meeting cancelled
- Board of Control meetings scheduled for Monday and Thursday
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NOTICE OF PROCEEDINGS MEETING
City Council of the City of Defiance, Ohio
Charles D. Beard Council Chambers
City Hall, 631 Perry Street, Defiance, OH 43512
REGULAR MEETING OF COUNCIL
TUESDAY JANUARY 20, 2026
7:00 P.M.
PUBLIC HEARING: NONE
SPECIAL GUEST: NONE
NO MEETING
NEXT REGULAR MEETING
JANUARY 27, 2026
STUDY SESSION: NONE
CITIZEN CONCERNS: NAME & ADDRESS FOR THE RECORD (5 MINS)
LIAISON
ASSIGNMENTS
TIME
P.M. DATE (2026) AGENDA
COMMITTEE OF A WHOLE
McMASTER 7:00 TUESDAY -
JANUARY NO MEETING
BUILDING & LANDS
ENGEL 7:00
TUESDAY -
JANUARY
NO MEETING
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
HANCOCK 7:00
TUESDAY -
JANUARY
NO MEETING
FINANCE & BUDGET
WAXLER 7:00 TUESDAY -
JANUARY NO MEETING
POLICE & FIRE
CORBITT 7:00
TUESDAY -
JANUARY
NO MEETING
PUBLIC RELATIONS
KRUTSCH 7:00
TUESDAY -
JANUARY
NO MEETING
PUBLIC UTILITIES, GAS & LIGHTS
KAUFMAN 7:00 TUESDAY -
JANUARY NO MEETING
SEWER & SANITATION
KAUFMAN 7:00 TUESDAY -
JANUARY NO MEETING
STREETS & SIDEWALKS
MAST 7:00 TUESDAY -
JANUARY NO MEETING
WATERWORKS – SERVICE
KRUTSCH 7:00 TUESDAY -
JANUARY NO MEETING
TRAFFIC COMMISSION:
MACK. Mayor. Zeedyk. Herbert. Wittkup.
Sprow. Waxler. Mast. Krutsch
5:00 TUESDAY -
JANUARY NO MEETING
BOARD OF CONTROL MEETING:
MAYOR. Mack. O’Donnell. Sprague
1:30 MONDAY
9:00 A.M.
THURSDAY
MONDAY and
THURSDAY
POSTED AT 631 PERRY STREET
MEETINGS IN FRONT CONFERENCE ROOM
Mon Jan 19, 2026
Civil Service Commission
Civil Service Commission will consider hiring for four city positions
The Civil Service Commission meeting on January 19, 2026 will approve the minutes from the December 15, 2025 meeting. The commission will discuss new business involving the selection of candidates for four city positions: Entry Level/Lateral Firefighter, Street Superintendent/Assistant Street Superintendent, WPC Plant Operator, and Residential Building Official.
- Entry Level/Lateral Firefighter position
- Street Superintendent/Assistant Street Superintendent position
- WPC Plant Operator position
- Residential Building Official position
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✓ Decidido: Civil Service Commission approved new testing process for entry‑level firefighters
The commission declared the existing entry‑level firefighter list expired and instructed candidates to be contacted about carrying over scores. It approved conducting entry‑level firefighter/paramedic testing through the National Testing Network with advertising in The Crescent‑News, Indeed, LinkedIn and the city website/Facebook, and set a 30‑day deadline after advertising. The commission also authorized a one‑time modification to the agility test to allow indoor testing.
- Declared existing entry‑level firefighter list expired; candidates to be contacted to carry over scores (motion carried)
- Approved entry‑level firefighter/paramedic testing via National Testing Network with specified advertising and 30‑day deadline (motion carried)
- Authorized one‑time modification of agility testing event to allow indoor testing (motion carried)
- Removed physical agility testing requirement for lateral transfer firefighters; only medical physical required (motion carried)
- Approved separate testing list for lateral transfer firefighter/paramedic candidates with same posting and deadline (motion carried)
- Accepted updated Street Superintendent job description and increased classification to Range C (motion carried)
- Accepted Assistant Street Superintendent job description with classification Range D (motion carried)
- Amended Residential Building Official interview panel to include City Finance Director, City Engineer, and former Zoning Commissioner/Residential Building Official (motion carried)
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City of Defiance
CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
631 Perry Street
Defiance, OH 43512
Phone: 419-784-2101
Fax: 419-784-4858
Email: [email protected]
AGENDA
Meeting of the Civil Service Commission
Monday, January 19, 2026 at 5:15 p.m.
Front Conference Room of 631 Perry Street
1. Approval of Minutes from December 15, 2025
2. NEW BUSINESS
A. Entry Level/Lateral Firefighter
B. Street Superintendent/Assistant Street
Superintendent
C. WPC Plant Operator
D. Residential Building Official
The next regular meeting is scheduled for
February 16, 2026 (need alternate date)at 5:15 p.m.
cc: Mayor Mike McCann, Ryan Mack, Sean O’Donnell, Lanie Lambert, Debbie Stevens
STEPHEN F. KORHN, Esq., Chairman
NORM WALKER, Member
TIM WHETSTONE, Member
CARRIN HOMAN, Clerk
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STEPHEN F, KORHN, Esq., Chairman
NORM WALKER, Member
TIM WHETSTONE, Member
CARRIN HOMAN, Clerk
CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
MEETING MINUTES
January 19, 2026
5:15 pm — Front Conference Room — 631 Perry Street
Present: CSC Members: Chairman S. Korhn, N. Walker, T. Whetstone and Clerk C. Homan
Guests: City Law Director Sean O'Donnell, Fire Chief Shawn Wittkop, and Human Resources
Manager Lanie Lambert
CALL TO ORDER
Clerk C. Homan assured the Civil Service Commission (CSC) is in compliance with all Sunshine Law
notices. The meeting was called to order at 5:15pm in the Front Conference Room, located at 631
Perry Street, by Chairman S. Korhn.
1. Approval of Minutes from the December 15, 2025 Meeting
Motion: N. Walker made a motion to approve the minutes of the December 15, 2025
meeting as presented. T. Whetstone seconded the motion. All members voted aye,
and the motion carried.
2. NEW BUSINESS
A. Entry Level/Lateral Transfer Firefighter
L. Lambert stated the City is requesting to mark the current Entry Level Firefighter list expired due to
an inadequate number of viable candidates and to start another round of testing. The current list is
set to expire in March 2026 but the department would like to get a jump start on the testing. It is
believed one current firefighter will be putting in their resignation soon because they are moving out of
the area.
The current list was reviewed and it was mentioned candidates remaining on the list should be
contacted to be given the opt
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Tue Jan 13, 2026
City Council
City Council to consider pro-housing policy and 2026 budget appropriations
City Council will discuss a Pro-Housing Development Policy aimed at increasing housing supply and affordability. The body is also considering the 2026 budget appropriations and fund transfers, along with specific property rezonings and settlements.
- First reading of a resolution supporting the City of Defiance Pro-Housing Policy
- First reading of an ordinance to rezone 916 E. 2nd Street from B-1 to R-2
- First reading of an ordinance for 2026 current expenses and other expenditures
- First reading of resolutions to settle civil cases for property appropriation at 1105 and 1115 Ottawa Avenue
- Public hearing on 2026 CDBG program application opportunities
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NOTICE OF PROCEEDINGS MEETING
City Council of the City of Defiance, Ohio
Charles D. Beard Council Chambers
City Hall, 631 Perry Street, Defiance, OH 43512
REGULAR MEETING OF COUNCIL
TUESDAY JANUARY 13, 2026
7:00 P.M.
PUBLIC HEARING:
LORENZO ZAMORA MVPO COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PLANNER – CITY’S CDBG PROGRAM - INFORM THE
CITY OF WHAT PROGRAMS THEY WILL BE ABLE TO APPLY FOR IN 2026
SPECIAL GUEST:
POSSIBLE CANDIDATES FOR THIRD WARD POSITION
FIRST READING: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE DISTRICT MAP TO REZONE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 916 E. 2ND
STREET FROM A B-1, NEIGHBORHOOD BUSINESS DISTRICT TO AN R-2, MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENCE DISTRICT
FIRST READING: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 8702 PASSED DECEMBER 9, 2025 TO MAKE
APPROPRIATIONS FOR CURRENT EXPENSES AND OTHER EXPENDITURES OF THE CITY OF DEFIANCE, OHIO,
DURING THE PERIOD OF JANUARY 1, 2026 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2026
FIRST READING: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING MONTHLY TRANSFERS OF FUNDS FOR THE CITY OF DEFIANCE,
OHIO FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2026
FIRST READING: AN RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SETTLEMENT OF A CIVIL CASE FOR THE APPROPRIATION OF
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1115 OTTAWA AVENUE
FIRST READING: AN RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SETTLEMENT OF A CIVIL CASE FOR THE APPROPRIATION OF
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1105 OTTAWA AVENUE
FIRST READING: A RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF THE CITY OF DEFIANCE PRO-HOUSING POLICY
STUDY SESSION: NONE
CITIZEN CONCERNS: NAME & ADDRESS FOR THE RECORD (5 MINS)
LIAISON
ASSIGNMENTS
TIME
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Tue Jan 6, 2026
City Council
Council will consider rezoning 916 E. Second St and two emergency hiring appointments
The Defiance City Council meeting on Jan 6, 2026 includes a public hearing on a map amendment to rezone a 0.133‑acre parcel at 916 E. Second Street from B‑1 Neighborhood Business to R‑2 Medium‑Density Residence. Council will also take first‑reading ordinances to appoint Kyle Crocker as Residential Building Official with a $62,000 annual salary and Niki Warncke as Zoning Commissioner/Code Enforcement with a $70,000 annual salary, each declared an emergency. Both appointments are full‑time classified positions with a 180‑day probationary period.
- Map amendment to rezone 916 E. Second St parcel (0.133 acres) from B‑1 to R‑2
- Ordinance appointing Kyle Crocker as Residential Building Official, $62,000 salary, emergency
- Ordinance appointing Niki Warncke as Zoning Commissioner/Code Enforcement, $70,000 salary, emergency
- Both positions classified full‑time with 180‑day probationary period
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NOTICE OF PROCEEDINGS MEETING
City Council of the City of Defiance, Ohio
Charles D. Beard Council Chambers
City Hall, 631 Perry Street, Defiance, OH 43512
REGULAR MEETING OF COUNCIL
TUESDAY JANUARY 6, 2026
7:00 P.M.
JUDGE TROY A. ESSEX WILL SWEAR IN
DAVID M. MCMASTER – COUNCIL PRESIDENT
JOSH MAST – AT-LARGE
STEVEN A. WAXLER SR. – AT-LARGE
JILL A. KRUTSCH – AT-LARGE
PUBLIC HEARING:
MAP AMENDMENT/REZONING
PROJECT LOCATION: 916 E. SECOND STREET, DEFIANCE, OH 43512
APPLICANT: CARLY RIETHMAN, 24909 CR 178, DEFIANCE, OH 43512.
Description:
Parcel B01-4145-0-096-00 is approximately 0.133 acres located in Biede Place Lot 206 in the City of Defiance, Noble Township,
Defiance County, Ohio. Applicant is requesting a map amendment to rezone the parcel from B -1:Neighborhood Business District to
R-2:Medium Density Residence District to allow for a conversion of an existing commercial space to a residential unit.
SPECIAL GUEST: NONE
FIRST READING: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE HIRING OF NIKI WARNCKE AS ZONING
COMMISSIONER/CODE ENFORCEMENT FOR THE CITY OF DEFIANCE, OHIO, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY
FIRST READING: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE HIRING OF KYLE CROCKER AS RESIDENTIAL BUILDING
OFFICIAL FOR THE CITY OF DEFIANCE, OHIO, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY
STUDY SESSION: NONE
CITIZEN CONCERNS: NAME & ADDRESS FOR THE RECORD (5 MINS)
LIAISON
ASSIGNMENTS
TIME
P.M. DATE (2026) AGENDA
COMMITTEE OF A WHOLE
McMASTER 7:00 TUESDAY -
JANUARY NO MEETING
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