City Council
Regular MeetingTrotwood, OH · April 2, 2018
Minutes
City of Trotwood
3035 Olive Road
Trotwood, Ohio 45426
937.837.7771
www.trotwood.org
Meeting Minutes
Monday, April 2, 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 April 2, 2018
I. Call to Order: Mayor Mary A. McDonald
Mayor McDonald called the meeting to order at 6:30pm.
Guests Present: John Jenkins, Duane Plessenger, Pam Curry, April and Clayton
Bowling, Daria Dillard Stone, Tamiko Troutman, Bonnie Smith, Sister Fran De
Christopher, Sister Mary Garke, Wanda Lander, John Fecke, Tom Grady,
Hortense Lumpkin, Kenny Henning, Janet Foote, Barbara Staggs
Staff Present: Deputy City Manager Stephanie Kellum, Clerk of Council David
Young, Law Director Steve McHugh, Erik Wilson, Jeannie Peyton, Fred
Burkhardt, Donna Bowman, Chris Peeples, Jeff Hilvers
II. Invocation: Daria Dillard Stone
III. Pledge of Allegiance
IV. Roll Call: Clerk of Council
Present: 7 - Councilmember Rhonda C. Finley, 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
V. Motion to Approve the Agenda
Mayor McDonald requests a motion on this item. A motion was made by
Brown, seconded by Vaughn, that this be approve the agenda as submitted.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 7- Councilmember Finley, Councilmember Kelley Jr., Page, Brown, Vice
Mayor Gales, Mayor McDonald and Vaughn
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.
Tamiko Troutman 7873 Waterton Ct. spoke about the Dayton Dance Workshop
and asking for support for the city.
April and Clayton Bowling 582 Olive Rd. spoke about their properity and the
farm style they are wanting to live. They shared about the letter they receieved
from Code Enforcement regarding the property.
Pam and Percy Curry 784 Olive Rd. shared about the zoning rules that have
been sent to her in a letter regarding her horses and that they cant stay.
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VII. Motion to Approve the Consent Agenda
Mayor McDonald requests a motion on this item. A motion was made by
Brown, seconded by Vice Mayor Gales, that this be approved on the Consent
Agenda. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 7- Councilmember Finley, Councilmember Kelley Jr., Page, Brown, Vice
Mayor Gales, Mayor McDonald and Vaughn
A. MOTION TO APPROVE THE MEETING MINUTES OF MARCH 5, 2018
Attachments: 03.05.2018 Minutes
Mayor McDonald requests a motion on this item. A motion was made by
Brown, seconded by Vice Mayor Gales, that this Staff Report be read and filed.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 7- Councilmember Finley, Councilmember Kelley Jr., Page, Brown, Vice
Mayor Gales, Mayor McDonald and Vaughn
B. MOTION TO APPROVE THE MEETING MINUTES OF MARCH 17, 2018
Attachments: 03.17.2018 Minutes
Mayor McDonald requests a motion on this item. A motion was made by
Brown, seconded by Vice Mayor Gales, that this Staff Report be read and filed.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 7- Councilmember Finley, Councilmember Kelley Jr., Page, Brown, Vice
Mayor Gales, Mayor McDonald and Vaughn
C. MOTION TO APPROVE THE MEETING MINUTES OF MARCH 19, 2018
Attachments: 03.19.2018 Minutes
Mayor McDonald requests a motion on this item. A motion was made by
Brown, seconded by Vice Mayor Gales, that this Default File Type be read and
filed. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 7- Councilmember Finley, Councilmember Kelley Jr., Page, Brown, Vice
Mayor Gales, Mayor McDonald and Vaughn
D. MOTION TO SCHEDULE A PUBLIC HEARING AND REQUEST THE
LAW DIRECTOR TO DRAFT LEGISLATION PROHIBITING THE
CULTIVATION, DISPENSING, AND PROCESSING OF MEDICAL
MARIJUANA IN THE CITY OF TROTWOOD, OHIO.
Mayor McDonald requests a motion on this item. A motion was made by
Brown, seconded by Vice Mayor Gales, that this Staff Report be read and filed.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 7- Councilmember Finley, Councilmember Kelley Jr., Page, Brown, Vice
Mayor Gales, Mayor McDonald and Vaughn
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VIII. Resolutions
A. A RESOLUTION BY TROTWOOD CITY COUNCIL APPROVING THE
LOGO AND BRANDING PREPARED FOR THE CITY OF TROTWOOD
BY CATAPULT CREATIVE.
Attachments: R18-18
R18-18 Attachment
Council Member Page shared that she didn't think the logo was unique and
she would vote whatever the constituents want to do. Council Member Finley
asked if this was set in stone and wanted to know if there was anymore input
from citizens as well as the cost to roll it out. Council Member Vaughn shared
that he did his part in asking citizens how they felt about it before he voted. He
shared that he feels this is something we should move forward with. Council
Member Kelley shared he would like to know the costs as well. Council
Member Brown asked for clarification from Mrs. Finley regarding her
reasoning.
A motion was made by Council Member Finely, seconded by Council Member
Page, that this resolution be tabled until the next regular meeting of Council.
The motion failed by the following vote:
Nay: Councilmember Brown, Vaughn, Vice-Mayor Gales, Mayor McDonald - 4
Aye: Councilmember Page, Finley, Kelley - 3
Mayor McDonald requests a motion on this item. A motion was made by
Brown, seconded by Vaughn, that this Resolution be approved. The motion
carried by the following vote:
Aye: 4- Brown, Vice Mayor Gales, Mayor McDonald and Vaughn
Nay: 3- Councilmember Finley, Councilmember Kelley Jr. and Page
B. A RESOLUTION BY TROTWOOD CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZING THE
SALE BY INTERNET AUCTION OF MUNICIPALLY OWNED
PROPERTY WHICH IS NOT NEEDED FOR PUBLIC USE OR IS
OBSOLETE OR DEEMED UNFIT PURSUANT TO OHIO REVISED
CODE 721.15(D) DURING CALENDAR YEAR 2018.
Attachments: R18-19
Mayor McDonald requests a motion on this item. A motion was made by
Councilmember Finley, seconded by Vaughn, that this Resolution be approved.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 7- Councilmember Finley, Councilmember Kelley Jr., Page, Brown, Vice
Mayor Gales, Mayor McDonald and Vaughn
C. A RESOLUTION BY TROTWOOD CITY COUNCIL APPOINTING ONE
MEMBER TO THE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
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TROTWOOD, OHIO FOR A FIVE YEAR TERM BEGINNING APRIL 2,
2018 AND ENDING APRIL 2, 2023.
Attachments: R18-20
04.02.2018 Bonnie Smith
Mayor McDonald requests a motion on this item. A motion was made by
Brown, seconded by Vice Mayor Gales, that this Resolution be approved. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 7- Councilmember Finley, Councilmember Kelley Jr., Page, Brown, Vice
Mayor Gales, Mayor McDonald and Vaughn
D. A RESOLUTION BY TROTWOOD CITY COUNCIL APPOINTING ONE
MEMBER TO THE BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS OF THE CITY OF
TROTWOOD, OHIO FOR A FIVE YEAR TERM BEGINNING APRIL 2,
2018 AND ENDING APRIL 2, 2023.
Attachments: R18-21
04.02.2018 Patricia Jenkins
Mayor McDonald requests a motion on this item. A motion was made by
Councilmember Kelley, Jr., seconded by Councilmember Finley, that this
Resolution be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 7- Councilmember Finley, Councilmember Kelley Jr., Page, Brown, Vice
Mayor Gales, Mayor McDonald and Vaughn
E. A RESOLUTION BY TROTWOOD CITY COUNCIL APPOINTING TWO
MEMBER TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
TROTWOOD, OHIO FOR FIVE YEAR TERMS BEGINNING APRIL 2,
2018 AND ENDING APRIL 2, 2023.
Attachments: R18-22
04.02.2018 Hugo Diggs
04.02.2018 Rap Hankins
Mayor McDonald requests a motion on this item. A motion was made by
Vaughn, seconded by Councilmember Finley, that this Resolution be approved.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 7- Councilmember Finley, Councilmember Kelley Jr., Page, Brown, Vice
Mayor Gales, Mayor McDonald and Vaughn
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IX. 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
First Tier Suburbs Committee:
Council Member Vaughn shared his report.
Miami Valley Regional Planning Commission:
City Manager Pope was not in attendance to share his report.
Planning Commission:
Council Member Finley shared that there was no meeting.
Board of Zoning Appeals:
Council Member Kelley shared his report.
Civil Service Commission:
Vice-Mayor Gales shared that there was no meeting for the month.
Parks & Recreation Board:
Vice-Mayor Gales shared her report.
T-M City Schools Board Representative:
Council Member Finley shared her report.
T-M Educational Foundation Trustee:
Council Member Kelley shared his report.
Trotwood Community Improvement Corporation:
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Council Member Vaughn shared his report.
Public Safety Committee:
The meeting is scheduled for this month.
Property Maintenance Appeals Board:
Vice-Mayor Gales shared that there has not been a meeting.
A. CITY COUNCIL BOARD AND COMMISSION REPORTS
Attachments: 04.02.2018 Reports
X. 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.
XI. Motion to Adjourn
Mayor McDonald requests a motion on this item. A motion was made by Vice
Mayor Gales, seconded by Councilmember Finley, that this be adjourned. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 7- Councilmember Finley, Councilmember Kelley Jr., Page, Brown, Vice
Mayor Gales, Mayor McDonald and Vaughn
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Agenda
City of Trotwood
3035 Olive Road
Trotwood, Ohio 45426
937.837.7771
www.trotwood.org
Meeting Agenda - Final
Monday, April 2, 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 April 2, 2018
I. Call to Order: Mayor Mary A. McDonald
II. Invocation: Daria Dillard Stone
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. Motion to Approve the Consent Agenda
A. 18-14 MOTION TO APPROVE THE MEETING MINUTES OF MARCH 5, 2018
Attachments: 03.05.2018 Minutes
B. 18-15 MOTION TO APPROVE THE MEETING MINUTES OF MARCH 17, 2018
Attachments: 03.17.2018 Minutes
C. TMP-1386 MOTION TO APPROVE THE MEETING MINUTES OF MARCH 19, 2018
Attachments: 03.19.2018 Minutes
D. 18-16 MOTION TO SCHEDULE A PUBLIC HEARING AND REQUEST THE
LAW DIRECTOR TO DRAFT LEGISLATION PROHIBITING THE
CULTIVATION, DISPENSING, AND PROCESSING OF MEDICAL
MARIJUANA IN THE CITY OF TROTWOOD, OHIO.
VIII. Resolutions
A. R18-18 A RESOLUTION BY TROTWOOD CITY COUNCIL APPROVING THE
LOGO AND BRANDING PREPARED FOR THE CITY OF TROTWOOD
BY CATAPULT CREATIVE.
Attachments: R18-18
R18-18 Attachment
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City Council Meeting Agenda - Final April 2, 2018
B. R18-19 A RESOLUTION BY TROTWOOD CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZING THE
SALE BY INTERNET AUCTION OF MUNICIPALLY OWNED PROPERTY
WHICH IS NOT NEEDED FOR PUBLIC USE OR IS OBSOLETE OR
DEEMED UNFIT PURSUANT TO OHIO REVISED CODE 721.15(D)
DURING CALENDAR YEAR 2018.
Attachments: R18-19
C. R18-20 A RESOLUTION BY TROTWOOD CITY COUNCIL APPOINTING ONE
MEMBER TO THE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
TROTWOOD, OHIO FOR A FIVE YEAR TERM BEGINNING APRIL 2,
2018 AND ENDING APRIL 2, 2023.
Attachments: R18-20
04.02.2018 Bonnie Smith
D. R18-21 A RESOLUTION BY TROTWOOD CITY COUNCIL APPOINTING ONE
MEMBER TO THE BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS OF THE CITY OF
TROTWOOD, OHIO FOR A FIVE YEAR TERM BEGINNING APRIL 2,
2018 AND ENDING APRIL 2, 2023.
Attachments: R18-21
04.02.2018 Patricia Jenkins
E. R18-22 A RESOLUTION BY TROTWOOD CITY COUNCIL APPOINTING TWO
MEMBER TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
TROTWOOD, OHIO FOR FIVE YEAR TERMS BEGINNING APRIL 2, 2018
AND ENDING APRIL 2, 2023.
Attachments: R18-22
04.02.2018 Hugo Diggs
04.02.2018 Rap Hankins
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City Council Meeting Agenda - Final April 2, 2018
IX. 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
A. 18-17 CITY COUNCIL BOARD AND COMMISSION REPORTS
Attachments: 04.02.2018 Reports
X. 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.
XI. Motion to Adjourn
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