City Commission

On Wednesday, January 17, 2024, at 6:00 p.m., the Dayton City Commission met in regular session in the Commission Chambers of City Hall. CALL TO ORDER Temporary Chairperson Commissioner Joseph called the meeting to order. ROLL CALL Roll call was taken, and Commissioners Joseph, Shaw, Fairchild, and Turner-Sloss were present. The Acting Clerk of Commission, Ms. Verletta Jackson, and the City Manager, Ms. Shelley Dickstein, were also present. Commissioner Shaw made a motion to excuse the absence of Mayor Mims. Commissioner Turner-Sloss seconded the motion. The motion was unanimously approved. INVOCATION Commissioner Fairchild asked for a moment of silence to commemorate the passing of City of Dayton employee and community member Mr. David Lytle. He gave the invocation. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Temporary Chairperson Commissioner Joseph led the public in the Pledge of Allegiance. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Commissioner Shaw made a motion to approve the minutes from the January 10, 2024, City Commission meeting. Commissioner Fairchild seconded the motion. The previous meeting minutes were unanimously approved. COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS Communication #21866 State of Ohio, Department of Liquor Control – Permit Application No. 6110136 – New – D2 – Monument Dayton LLC, 1st FL & BSMT Only, 136 W Monument Avenue, Dayton OH 45402. The Clerk of Commission reported receipt of State of Ohio Permit Application No. 6110136 – New – D2 – Monument Dayton LLC, 1st FL & BSMT Only, 136 W Monument Avenue, Dayton OH 45402. The application was referred through the city for investigation. SPECIAL AWARDS/PRESENTATIONS There were no special awards or presentations. ADDITIONS OR DELETIONS TO THE CALENDAR There were no additions or deletions to the calendar. DISCUSSION OF CALENDAR ITEMS There was no discussion of calendar items. REPORTS 1. Purchase Orders, Agreements and Contracts: (All contracts are valid until delivery is complete or through December 31st of the current year). AVIATION A1. Weiffenbach Marble & Tile Company (carpet removal and installation services as needed through 12/31/24) $40,000.00 FIRE B1. UKG KRONOS Systems LLC (Telestaff software as a service module as needed through 12/31/27) $193,793.20 HUMAN RESOURCES C1. Fitness Doctor LLC (fitness equipment maintenance as needed through 12/31/27) 57,000.00 C2. Warren County Montgomery County Community College District dba Sinclair Community College (virtual training as needed through 12/31/27) 120,000.00 PUBLIC WORKS D1. Solid Blend Technologies, Inc. (boiler and cooling system analysis, treatment services, and related chemicals as needed through 12/31/27) 57,000.00 D2. Southeastern Equipment Company (compact track loader with mulcher) 148,204.20 -Depts. of Aviation, Fire, Human Resources and Public Works. TOTAL: $616,497.40 CITIZENS’ COMMENTS ON CALENDAR ITEMS There were no citizens’ comments on calendar items. APPROVAL OF CITY MANAGER’S REPORTS Commissioner Shaw made the motion to approve the City Manager’s Reports. Commissioner Turner-Sloss seconded the motion. The City Manager’s Reports were approved with a 4-0 vote. Voting in the affirmative were Commissioners Joseph, Shaw, Fairchild, and Turner-Sloss. CITIZENS’ COMMENTS Citizens’ comments were received from the following: 1. Mr. David West, 1320 Kingsley Ave. - spoke about the screening of the movie Black Skin at the Neon Theatre on January 21, 2024. 2. Mr. Kevin Keller, 3922 E. Third St. - spoke about signage around the City of Dayton and the lack of an art community. 3. Ms. Verdis Green, 3925 E. Third St. – spoke about citizens that should be added to the Housing Steering committee.  4. Ms. Alice Wood, 541 Adams St. spoke about citizens that should be added to the Housing Steering Committee. She also spoke about problems she is having with Dayton Public Schools transportation. COMMENTS BY THE CITY MANAGER The City Manager, Ms. Shelley Dickstein, had no closing comments. COMMENTS BY THE ACTING CLERK OF THE COMMISSION The Acting Clerk of Commission, Ms. Verletta Blackshear, had no closing comments. COMMENTS BY THE CITY COMMISSION Commissioner Turner-Sloss Commissioner Turner-Sloss thanked citizens and community leaders for their comments at the meeting. Commissioner Turner-Sloss highlighted her attendance at the various events commemorating the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. around the City of Dayton. Commissioner Turner-Sloss encouraged everyone to attend the movie screening of Black Skin at the Neon Theatre on January 21, 2024 Commissioner Turner-Sloss highlighted the passing if Mr. David Lytle and his accomplishments with the City of Dayton. Commissioner Fairchild Commissioner Fairchild thanked citizens for their presence at the meeting. Commissioner Joseph Commissioner Joseph highlighted the various events around the City of Dayton commemorating the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 6:24 p.m. ___________________________________ Jeffrey J. Mims, Jr. Mayor Attest: _____________________________ Clerk of Commission