City Council

City of Trenton REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES June 2nd, 2022 - 7:30 p.m. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Calvin Woodrey called the regular Council meeting to order at 7:39pm PRAYER Councilwoman Harris led everyone in prayer, followed by the pledge of allegiance to our flag. ROLL CALL Roll call was taken; all members of Council were present except Councilwoman Combs. A motion was made by Vice Mayor Perry to excuse Councilwoman Combs, followed by a second by Councilman Agee. Roll call was taken; 6 ayes, 0 nays, 1 absent. PRESENTATIONS None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Minutes of the May 19th, 2022 Council Work Session. 2. Minutes of the May 19th, 2022 Regular Council Meeting. A motion to approve the minutes of the May 19th Council work session and regular meeting was made by Vice Mayor Perry and seconded by Councilman Perry. Roll call was taken; 6 ayes, 0 nays, 1 absent. CORRESPONDENCE 1. None. AUDIENCE OF PUBLIC 1. None. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. None. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. None. NEW BUSINESS 1. None. LEGISLATION 1. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 620 FARM ANIMALS OF THE CODIFIED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF TRENTON, OHIO (First Reading, Refer to Planning Commission) City Attorney Nick Ziepfel read the ordinance in full. Kim Schutt a member of our community stated that she appreciated Council considering this change as she looks forward to preparing her family for the future, starting with being able to provide fresh eggs for her family. A motion to refer this legislation to the planning commission was made by Vice Mayor Perry, followed by a second by Councilwoman Montgomery. Roll call was taken; 6 ayes, o nays, 1 absent. 2. A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN TERRITORY TO THE CITY OF TRENTON OHIO, PURSUANT TO AN ANNEXATION PETITION FILED WITH AND GRANTED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF BUTLER COUNTY, OHIO, AS PROVIDED FOR IN OHIO REVISED CODE SECTION 709.023 (First Reading) City Attorney Nick Ziepfel read the resolution in full, the next reading will be at the June 16th Council meeting. 3. AN ORDINANCE TO ACCEPT, MODIFY, OR REJECT THE FINAL PLAT (Record Plat) FOR HENRY’S ACRES BEING A REPLAT OF PART OF LOT 1741, SITUATED IN CONGRESS LANDS WEST OF THE MIAMI RIVER, SECTION 6, TOWN 1, RANGE 4, CITY OF TRENTON, BUTLER COUNTY, OHIO, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. (First Reading, Suspend Reading) City Attorney Nick Ziepfel read the ordinance in its entirety. A motion to suspend the rules and to vote on items 3, 4, and 5 under legislation this evening was made by Vice Mayor Perry, seconded by Councilwoman Harris. Roll call was taken; 5 ayes, 1 nays, 1 absent. A motion to accept item 3 was made by Vice Mayor Perry, followed by a second by Councilwoman Harris. Roll call was taken; 5 ayes, 0 nays, 1 absent, 1 abstain. A motion to modify items 4 and 5 under legislation correcting section 1 to read Henry’s Acres Subdivision was made by Vice Mayor Perry and seconded by Councilman Agee. Roll call was taken; 6 ayes, 0 nays, 1 absent. 4. A RESOLUTION TO ACCEPT A PERFORMANCE BOND FROM ALUM CLIFF INDUSTRIES, LLC., FOR CITY APPROVED SITE WORK CONSTRUCTION OF THE HENRY’S ACRES SUBDIVISION, CITY OF TRENTON, BUTLER COUNTY, OHIO. (First Reading, Suspend Reading) City Attorney Nick Ziepfel read the resolution in its entirety with correction in section 1. A motion to accept was made by Vice Mayor Perry, followed by a second by Councilwoman Harris. Roll call was taken; 5 ayes, 0 nays, 1 absent, 1 abstain. 5. A RESOLUTION TO ACCEPT A CASH MAINTENANCE BOND FROM ALUM CLIFF INDUSTIRES, LLC., FOR CITY APPROVED SITE WORK CONSTRUCTION OF THE HENRY’S ACRES SUBDIVISION, CITY OF TRENTON, BUTLER COUNTY, OHIO. (First Reading, Suspend Reading) City Attorney Nick Ziepfel read the resolution in its entirety. A motion to accept was made by Vice Mayor Perry, followed by a second by Councilman Agee. Roll call was taken; 5 ayes, 0 nays, 1 absent, 1 abstain. REPORTS City Manager Marcos Nichols had no reports City Attorney Nick Ziepfel had no reports. City Treasurer Matthew Mesisklis was not in attendance. Clerk of Council Laura Daley stated she was preparing a proclamation for Edgewood Baptist Church for their 40 year anniversary, she stated that Pastor Keith has requested someone from Council present this at the Church on Sunday June 12th at 11am or 1:45pm. Mayor Woodrey agreed to present at both services. AUDIENCE OF COUNCIL Councilwoman Harris reported that she was happy Kim and her son attended this evening. It is so important that if you want to see changes, come and share your opinion, have a conversation with Council, otherwise we don’t know what is wanted. Councilman Perry reported that he abstained from voting on item 3, 4, and 5 due to knowing the contractors. Councilman Agee reported Councilwoman Montgomery reported that it was suck a blessing to hear a family preparing their children for the responsibilities in life. Vice Mayor Perry had no reports. Mayor Woodrey thanked Kim for coming but otherwise had no reports. ADJOURNMENT Vice Mayor Perry made a motion to adjourn this evening’s proceedings, followed by a second by Councilman Agee. Roll call was taken; 6 ayes, 0 nays, 1 absent. The June 2nd Council meeting was adjourned at 8:17 pm.