City Council
Regular MeetingTrotwood, OH · March 5, 2018
Minutes
City of Trotwood
3035 Olive Road
Trotwood, Ohio 45426
937.837.7771
www.trotwood.org
Meeting Minutes
Monday, March 5, 2018
6:30 PM
T-M Schools Board of Education Meeting Chambers
3594 N. Snyder Road, Trotwood, Ohio
City Council
Mayor Mary A. McDonald
Vice Mayor Bettye L. Gales
Council Member Charles Ron Vaughn
Council Member Rhonda C. Finley
Council Member Robert L. Kelley, Jr.
Council Member Tyna R. Brown
Council Member Yvette Page
David Young, Clerk of Council
City Council Meeting Minutes March 5, 2018
I. Call to Order: Mayor Mary A. McDonald
Mayor McDonald called the meeting to order at 6:30pm.
Guests Present: Lila Locakrd Woodall, Tomy Grady, Angela Battle, Janice
Chinn, Barbara Staggs, James Williams, Hortense Lumpkin, Khalilah Forte, W
Dunson, Karen Dunson, Robert Alexander, James and Heather Kirkland, Ron
Watson, Janet Foote, Daniel Peters, Shawn Williams, Wanda Lander, John
Fecke, Kyle King, Hugo Diggs, Mark Stiles, Martha Clark, Tamiko Troutman,
Louelle Coleman, William Richards, Ron Humphrey, Michael Gomez, Marshall
Sterns, Sandra Johnson, Lance Fancher, Mattie Clay, Gracie Daniel, Sister
Mary Gurke, Sister Fran DeChristopher, Duane Blessenger, Malonis Thompson,
Lei Ruckle-Ausman, Ronald Ausman, Peggy Scherer, Jesse Smith, Gary Cards,
Nathan and Amanda Patterson, Marie Battle, Michelle Wilson, Lee Sterns
II. Invocation: Elder Joel C. Lofton
III. Pledge of Allegiance
IV. Roll Call: Clerk of Council
Present: 6 - Councilmember Robert L. Kelley Jr., Councilmember Yvette Page,
Councilmember Tyna R. Brown, Vice Mayor Bettye L. Gales, Mayor Mary
A. McDonald and Councilmember Charles Ron Vaughn
Excused: 1 - Councilmember Rhonda C. Finley
V. Motion to Approve the Agenda
Mayor McDonald requests a motion on this item. A motion was made by Vice
Mayor Gales, seconded by Brown, that this be approve the agenda as
submitted. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 6- Councilmember Kelley Jr., Page, Brown, Vice Mayor Gales, Mayor
McDonald and Vaughn
Excused: 1- Councilmember Finley
VI. Visitors & Communications
To make a comment to City Council, please fill out a Speaker Form and return it
to the Clerk of Council before the start of the meeting. Proceed to the
microphone, state your name and address, proceed with your comments. You
will have three (3) minutes to speak.
There were a number of citizens who shared their concners about the
proposed development for Moss Creek.
VII. Presentations
A PRESENTATION BY THE TROTWOOD COMPENSATION BOARD -
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NORMAN J SCEARCE III, CHAIR
Attachments: Mayor and Council Compensation Answers
The Chair of the Compensation Board shared the final report for the
compensation process.
OATH OF OFFICE - DAVID E. YOUNG, CLERK OF COUNCIL
Attachments: 03.05.2018 David Young
VIII. Motion to Approve the Consent Agenda
Mayor McDonald requests a motion on this item. A motion was made by
Vaughn, seconded by Brown, that this be approved. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Aye: 6- Councilmember Kelley Jr., Page, Brown, Vice Mayor Gales, Mayor
McDonald and Vaughn
Excused: 1- Councilmember Finley
MOTION TO APPROVE THE MEETING MINUTES OF JANUARY 8,
2018
Attachments: 01.08.2018 Minutes
Mayor McDonald requests a motion on this item. A motion was made by
Vaughn, seconded by Brown, that this Staff Report be read and filed. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 6- Councilmember Kelley Jr., Page, Brown, Vice Mayor Gales, Mayor
McDonald and Vaughn
Excused: 1- Councilmember Finley
MOTION TO APPROVE THE MEETING MINUTES OF JANUARY 22,
2018
Attachments: 01.22.2018 Minutes
Mayor McDonald requests a motion on this item. A motion was made by
Vaughn, seconded by Brown, that this Staff Report be read and filed. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 6- Councilmember Kelley Jr., Page, Brown, Vice Mayor Gales, Mayor
McDonald and Vaughn
Excused: 1- Councilmember Finley
MOTION TO APPROVE THE MEETING MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 5,
2018
Attachments: 02.05.2018 Minutes
Mayor McDonald requests a motion on this item. A motion was made by
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Vaughn, seconded by Brown, that this Staff Report be read and filed. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 6- Councilmember Kelley Jr., Page, Brown, Vice Mayor Gales, Mayor
McDonald and Vaughn
Excused: 1- Councilmember Finley
MOTION TO APPROVE THE MEETING MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 20,
2018
Attachments: 02.20.2018 Minutes
Mayor McDonald requests a motion on this item. A motion was made by
Vaughn, seconded by Brown, that this Staff Report be read and filed. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 6- Councilmember Kelley Jr., Page, Brown, Vice Mayor Gales, Mayor
McDonald and Vaughn
Excused: 1- Councilmember Finley
IX. Motion to Open the Public Hearing
If you wish to make a comment on the Public Hearing Portion of the meeting
please stand and be sworn-in. Proceed to the microphone, state your name and
address, proceed with your comments. You will have three (3) minutes to speak.
Mayor McDonald requests a motion on this item. A motion was made by
Brown, seconded by Vice Mayor Gales, that this be open the public portion of
this meeting. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 6- Councilmember Kelley Jr., Page, Brown, Vice Mayor Gales, Mayor
McDonald and Vaughn
Excused: 1- Councilmember Finley
AN ORDINANCE BY TROTWOOD CITY COUNCIL AMENDING THE
EXISTING SPECIFIC SITE PLAN FOR AN R-PUD ZONED, 75.4 ACRE
PARCEL ON WESTBROOK ROAD (PARCEL I.D.# H33202105 0026).
Attachments: OR06-18
OR06-18 Attachment 1
OR06-18 Attachment
The developer shared his plan for the development and why changing the site
plan would be good. There were many citizens who shared their concerns and
disagreement with this plan.
Mayor McDonald requests a motion on this item. A motion was made by Vice
Mayor Gales to, seconded by Page, that this Ordinance be denied. The motion
carried by the following vote:
Aye: 6- Councilmember Kelley Jr., Page, Brown, Vice Mayor Gales, Mayor
McDonald and Vaughn
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Excused: 1- Councilmember Finley
X. Motion to Close the Public Hearing
Mayor McDonald requests a motion on this item. A motion was made by
Brown, seconded by Vaughn, that this be close the public portion of this
meeting. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 6- Councilmember Kelley Jr., Page, Brown, Vice Mayor Gales, Mayor
McDonald and Vaughn
Excused: 1- Councilmember Finley
XI. Resolutions
A RESOLUTION BY TROTWOOD CITY COUNCIL APPROVING THE
OPERATION OF PROPERLY LICENSED AND PERMITTED
PROCESSORS OF MEDICAL MARIJUANA WITHIN THE CITY OF
TROTWOOD, OHIO AND DIRECTING PLANNING STAFF AND
PLANNING COMMISSION TO UNDERTAKE A REVIEW OF
NECESSARY ZONING CODE AMENDMENTS TO PERMIT
PROCESSORS.
Attachments: R18-15
Medical Marijuana Attachment
Mayor McDonald requests a motion on this item. A motion was made by
Vaughn, seconded by Brown, that this Resolution be approved. The motion
failed by the following vote:
Aye: 1- Brown
Nay: 5- Councilmember Kelley Jr., Page, Vice Mayor Gales, Mayor McDonald and
Vaughn
Excused: 1- Councilmember Finley
A RESOLUTION BY TROTWOOD CITY COUNCIL APPROVING THE
OPERATION OF PROPERLY LICENSED AND PERMITTED RETAIL
DISPENSARIES OF MEDICAL MARIJUANA WITHIN THE CITY OF
TROTWOOD, OHIO AND DIRECTING PLANNING STAFF AND
PLANNING COMMISSION TO UNDERTAKE A REVIEW OF
NECESSARY ZONING CODE AMENDMENTS TO PERMIT RETAIL
DISPENSARIES.
Attachments: R18-16
Medical Marijuana Attachment
Mayor McDonald requests a motion on this item. A motion was made by Vice
Mayor Gales, seconded by Brown, that this Resolution be approved. The
motion failed by the following vote:
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Nay: 6- Councilmember Kelley Jr., Page, Brown, Vice Mayor Gales, Mayor
McDonald and Vaughn
Excused: 1- Councilmember Finley
A RESOLUTION BY TROTWOOD CITY COUNCIL APPROVING THE
OPERATION OF PROPERLY LICENSED AND PERMITTED
CULTIVATORS OF MEDICAL MARIJUANA WITHIN THE CITY OF
TROTWOOD, OHIO AND DIRECTING PLANNING STAFF AND
PLANNING COMMISSION TO UNDERTAKE A REVIEW OF
NECESSARY ZONING CODE AMENDMENTS TO PERMIT
CULTIVATORS.
Attachments: R18-17
Medical Marijuana Attachment
Mayor McDonald requests a motion on this item. A motion was made by Page,
seconded by Vice Mayor Gales, that this Resolution be approved. The motion
failed by the following vote:
Nay: 6- Councilmember Kelley Jr., Page, Brown, Vice Mayor Gales, Mayor
McDonald and Vaughn
Excused: 1- Councilmember Finley
XII. Council Attended Board & Commission Updates
First Tier Suburbs Committee
Miami Valley Regional Planning Commission
Planning Commission
Board of Zoning Appeals
Civil Service Commission
Parks & Recreation Board
T-M City Schools Board Representative
T-M Educational Foundation Trustee
Trotwood Community Improvement Corporation
Public Safety Committee
Property Maintenance Appeals Board
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First Tier Suburbs Committee:
Council Member Page shared her report. Council Member Vaughn also
attended.
Miami Valley Regional Planning Commission:
City Manager Pope attended and shared his report.
Planning Commission:
Council Member Page shared her report.
Board of Zoning Appeals:
Council Member Kelley shared his report.
Civil Service Commission:
Vice-Mayor Gales shared her report.
Parks & Recreation Board:
Council Member Brown shared her report.
T-M City Schools Board Representative:
Council Member Finley was not present.
T-M Educational Foundation Trustee:
Council Member Kelley shared that he had not had any info from this board.
Trotwood Community Improvement Corporation:
Council Member Vaughn shared his report.
Public Safety Committee:
Council Member Kelley shared that this committee hasn't met yet this year.
Property Maintenance Appeals Board:
Vice-Mayor Gales
CITY COUNCIL BOARD AND COMMISSION REPORTS
Attachments: 03.05.2018 Reports
XIII. Old & New Business
a. Mayor: To schedule an appointment with the Mayor, contact David Young,
937.854.7212 between the hours of 8 am - 5 p.m.
b. Council Members
c. City Manager: Reminder to visit the City of Trotwood web site at
www.trotwood.org for updated information and events in our city. Go to "Notify
Me" icon to sign up to receive information by utilizing your email address or
mobile phone.
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XIV. Motion to Adjourn
Mayor McDonald requests a motion on this item. A motion was made by
Brown, seconded by Vaughn, that this be adjourned. The motion carried by
the following vote:
Aye: 6- Councilmember Kelley Jr., Page, Brown, Vice Mayor Gales, Mayor
McDonald and Vaughn
Excused: 1- Councilmember Finley
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Agenda
City of Trotwood
3035 Olive Road
Trotwood, Ohio 45426
937.837.7771
www.trotwood.org
Meeting Agenda - Final
Monday, March 5, 2018
6:30 PM
T-M Schools Board of Education Meeting Chambers
3594 N. Snyder Road, Trotwood, Ohio
City Council
Mayor Mary A. McDonald
Vice Mayor Bettye L. Gales
Council Member Charles Ron Vaughn
Council Member Rhonda C. Finley
Council Member Robert L. Kelley, Jr.
Council Member Tyna R. Brown
Council Member Yvette Page
David Young, Clerk of Council
City Council Meeting Agenda - Final March 5, 2018
I. Call to Order: Mayor Mary A. McDonald
II. Invocation: Elder Joel C. Lofton
III. Pledge of Allegiance
IV. Roll Call: Clerk of Council
V. Motion to Approve the Agenda
VI. Visitors & Communications
To make a comment to City Council, please fill out a Speaker Form and return it
to the Clerk of Council before the start of the meeting. Proceed to the
microphone, state your name and address, proceed with your comments. You
will have three (3) minutes to speak.
VII. Presentations
PR09-18 A PRESENTATION BY THE TROTWOOD COMPENSATION BOARD -
NORMAN J SCEARCE III, CHAIR
Attachments: Mayor and Council Compensation Answers
PR10-18 OATH OF OFFICE - DAVID E. YOUNG, CLERK OF COUNCIL
Attachments: 03.05.2018 David Young
VIII. Motion to Approve the Consent Agenda
18-09 MOTION TO APPROVE THE MEETING MINUTES OF JANUARY 8, 2018
Attachments: 01.08.2018 Minutes
18-10 MOTION TO APPROVE THE MEETING MINUTES OF JANUARY 22,
2018
Attachments: 01.22.2018 Minutes
18-11 MOTION TO APPROVE THE MEETING MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 5,
2018
Attachments: 02.05.2018 Minutes
18-12 MOTION TO APPROVE THE MEETING MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 20,
2018
Attachments: 02.20.2018 Minutes
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IX. Motion to Open the Public Hearing
If you wish to make a comment on the Public Hearing Portion of the meeting
please stand and be sworn-in. Proceed to the microphone, state your name and
address, proceed with your comments. You will have three (3) minutes to speak.
OR06-18 AN ORDINANCE BY TROTWOOD CITY COUNCIL AMENDING THE
EXISTING SPECIFIC SITE PLAN FOR AN R-PUD ZONED, 75.4 ACRE
PARCEL ON WESTBROOK ROAD (PARCEL I.D.# H33202105 0026).
Attachments: OR06-18
OR06-18 Attachment 1
OR06-18 Attachment
X. Motion to Close the Public Hearing
XI. Resolutions
R18-15 A RESOLUTION BY TROTWOOD CITY COUNCIL APPROVING THE
OPERATION OF PROPERLY LICENSED AND PERMITTED
PROCESSORS OF MEDICAL MARIJUANA WITHIN THE CITY OF
TROTWOOD, OHIO AND DIRECTING PLANNING STAFF AND
PLANNING COMMISSION TO UNDERTAKE A REVIEW OF
NECESSARY ZONING CODE AMENDMENTS TO PERMIT
PROCESSORS.
Attachments: R18-15
Medical Marijuana Attachment
R18-16 A RESOLUTION BY TROTWOOD CITY COUNCIL APPROVING THE
OPERATION OF PROPERLY LICENSED AND PERMITTED RETAIL
DISPENSARIES OF MEDICAL MARIJUANA WITHIN THE CITY OF
TROTWOOD, OHIO AND DIRECTING PLANNING STAFF AND
PLANNING COMMISSION TO UNDERTAKE A REVIEW OF
NECESSARY ZONING CODE AMENDMENTS TO PERMIT RETAIL
DISPENSARIES.
Attachments: R18-16
Medical Marijuana Attachment
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R18-17 A RESOLUTION BY TROTWOOD CITY COUNCIL APPROVING THE
OPERATION OF PROPERLY LICENSED AND PERMITTED
CULTIVATORS OF MEDICAL MARIJUANA WITHIN THE CITY OF
TROTWOOD, OHIO AND DIRECTING PLANNING STAFF AND
PLANNING COMMISSION TO UNDERTAKE A REVIEW OF
NECESSARY ZONING CODE AMENDMENTS TO PERMIT
CULTIVATORS.
Attachments: R18-17
Medical Marijuana Attachment
XII. Council Attended Board & Commission Updates
First Tier Suburbs Committee
Miami Valley Regional Planning Commission
Planning Commission
Board of Zoning Appeals
Civil Service Commission
Parks & Recreation Board
T-M City Schools Board Representative
T-M Educational Foundation Trustee
Trotwood Community Improvement Corporation
Public Safety Committee
Property Maintenance Appeals Board
18-13 CITY COUNCIL BOARD AND COMMISSION REPORTS
Attachments: 03.05.2018 Reports
XIII. Old & New Business
a. Mayor: To schedule an appointment with the Mayor, contact David Young,
937.854.7212 between the hours of 8 am - 5 p.m.
b. Council Members
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c. City Manager: Reminder to visit the City of Trotwood web site at
www.trotwood.org for updated information and events in our city. Go to "Notify
Me" icon to sign up to receive information by utilizing your email address or
mobile phone.
XIV. Motion to Adjourn
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