City Council
Regular MeetingTrotwood, OH · February 3, 2020
Minutes
City of Trotwood
3035 Olive Road
Trotwood, Ohio 45426
937.837.7771
www.trotwood.org
Meeting Minutes
Monday, February 3, 2020
6:30 PM
Trotwood Community & Cultural Arts Center
4000 Lake Center Drive, Trotwood, Ohio 45426
City Council
Mayor Mary McDonald
Vice Mayor Tyna R. Brown
Councilmember Charles Ron Vaughn
Councilmember Rhonda C. Finley
Councilmember Robert L. Kelley, Jr.
Councilmember Yvette Page
Councilmember Bettye L. Gales
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I. Call to Order: Mayor Mary A. McDonald
Mayor McDonald called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.
II. Invocation: Elder Belinda Mitchell
III. Pledge of Allegiance
IV. Roll Call: Clerk of Council
Present: 7 - Mayor Mary A. McDonald, Vice Mayor Tyna R. Brown, Councilmember
Charles Ron Vaughn, Councilmember Bettye L. Gales, Councilmember
Rhonda C. Finley, Councilmember Robert L. Kelley Jr. and Councilmember
Yvette Page
Staff Members: Stephanie Kellum Deputy City Manager, Chris Peeples Finance
Director, Stephen McHugh Law Director, Cheryl Wheeler Assistant to City
Manager, Rick Haacke Fire Chief, Donna Sue Bowman Income Tax
Administrator, Ciara Lewis Parks & Recreation Program Coordinator, Jung-Han
Chen, Planning and Development Director, Erik Wilson Police Chief, Chad
Downing Trotwood CIC Executive Director, Sara Eaton, Grace Stevens, Sandy
Riege Fuller Deputy Clerk of Council. Visitors Artia Bennett, Ayanne Jefferson,
Lynn Olen, David Christian, J.D.Williams, Janet Foote, Dawn Wojick, Mattie Clay,
Elder Belinda Mitchell, Wanda Lander, Angie Battle, Robin Green, Mary Jann
Appkin, Tarlese Heath, Jerome Kelley, JoAnne Orihood, Tom Grady, Janet
Jackson, Tonya Young, John Jackson, Sister Mary Garke, Barbara Higgins, Sean
Freeman, Patrina Clark, Dave Norvell, Sandra Johnson, Monique Bonner, Boyd
& Jeri Hastings, Sister Joan DeChristopher, Sandy Bench, John Fecke, Conway
McLaurin, Kathy Walker, Steven Champion, Shanon Conyers, Sharron Williams,
Anita Schmaltz, Sandra Kitwana, Robin Carter, Myron Sanderfer, Katrina
Coleman, Kanea Davis, Brenda Jackson, Terrance Merrlman, Jr., Pat Dunn,
Martha Clark, Martha Erwin, Miranda Wilson, Danne Foster,
V. VISITORS AND COMMUNICATIONS: To comment on any topic NOT on the
agenda, 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. Citizen comments on the 'Public Hearing' portion of the meeting will be
accepted at the appropriate time during the meeting.
VI. Motion to approve the Agenda
Mayor McDonald asked for a motion. A motion was made by Vice Mayor
Brown to approved agenda and seconded by Ms. Gales. Roll Call:
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Aye: 7- Mayor McDonald, Vice Mayor Brown, Councilmember Vaughn,
Councilmember Gales, Councilmember Finley, Councilmember Kelley Jr.
and Councilmember Page
VII. Special Presentations and Recognitions
None reported.
VIII. Motion to Approve the Consent Agenda
Mayor McDonald asked for a motion. A motion was made by Ms. Gales to
approve consent agenda and seconded by Vice Mayor Brown. Roll Call:
Aye: 6- Mayor McDonald, Vice Mayor Brown, Councilmember Vaughn,
Councilmember Gales, Councilmember Finley and Councilmember Kelley
Jr.
Abstain: 1- Councilmember Page
A. SR19-30 Meeting Minutes for December 2, 3, and 14, 2019.
Attachments: MeetingMinutes December 2, 2019
MeetingMinutes December 3, 2019
MeetingMinutes Sat. December 14, 2019 Strategic Plan Mtg.
B. R20-08 A RESOLUTION BY THE TROTWOOD CITY COUNCIL APPROVING
THE RENEWAL APPLICATION FOR THE PLACEMENT OF 60.651
ACRES OF LAND OWNED BY HANS BAYER, ETAL 3 IN THE
AGRICULTURAL TAX DISTRICT, SAID PROPERTIES LOCATED ON
9445 WEST THIRD STREET, PARCEL ID # H33402307 0009,
H33402307 0010 AND H33402307 0012, IN ACCORDANCE WITH
O.R.C. CHAPTER 929 FARMLAND AGRICULTURAL DISTRICTS.
Attachments: R20-08 HANS BAYER (003)
Hans Bayer's application for Agricultural tax district.pdf
C. R20-09 A RESOLUTION BY THE TROTWOOD CITY COUNCIL APPROVING
THE RENEWAL APPLICATION FOR THE PLACEMNET OF 132.003
ACRES OF LAND OWNED BY BIRAN GARBER IN THE
AGRICULTURAL TAX DISTRICT, SAID PROPERTY ARE LOCATED
ON 1315 N SNYDER ROAD, 8571 OLD DAYTON ROAD, PARCEL ID #
H33 02305 0009, H33 02305 0010, H33 02305 0013 AND H33 02305
0019 IN ACCORDANCE WITH O.R.C. CHAPTER 9292
AGRICULTURAL TAX DISTRICT
Attachments: Resolution 20-09 re Brian Garber (Snyder Road and Old Dayton Road)
Brian Garber's Agricultural Tax District application.pdf
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D. R20-10 A RESOLUTION BY TROTWOOD CITY COUNCIL APPROVING THE
RENEWAL APPLICATION FOR THE PLACEMENT OF 14.554 ACRES
OF LAND OWNED BY CINDY HOWARD AND BRIAN GARBER IN THE
AGRICULTURAL TAX DISTRICT, SAID PROPERTY LOCATED ON N.
SNYDER ROAD, PARCEL ID # H33 02304 0014 AND H33 02304 0079
IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE O.R.C. CHAPTER 929 AGRICULTURAL
TAX DISTRICT.
Attachments: Cindy Howard and Brian Garber- Agricultural Tax District
applicaiton.pdf
Resolution 20-10 re Cindy Howard (01073155-3xA06A8)
E. R20-11 A RESOLUTION BY THE TROTWOOD CITY COUCNIL APPROVAING
THE RENEWAL APPLICATION FOR THE PLACEMENT OF 54.469
ACRES OF LAND OWNED BY BRIAN AND KATHY GARBER IN THE
AGRICULTURAL TAX DISTRICT, SAID PROPERTY LOCATED ON
8591 W. THRID STREET, PARCEL ID # H33 02308 0046, IN
ACCORDANCE WITH O.R.C. CHAPTER 9292 AGRICULTURAL
DISTRICT.
Attachments: Brian and Kathy Garber- Agricultural tax district.pdf
Resolution 20-11 re Brian and Kathy Garber (01073156-3xA06A8)
F. R20-13 A RESOLUTION BY THE TROTWOOD CITY COUNCIL APPROVING
THE RENEWAL APPLICATION FOR THE PLACEMENT OF 23.2
ACRES OF LAND OWNED BY BRIAN BEAN JR TR IN THE
AGRICULTURAL TAX DISTRICT, SAID PROPERTY LOCATED ON
6390 SHILOH SPRINGS ROAD PARCEL ID # H33 02107 0008 AND
H33 02107 0045 ACCORDANCE WITH O.R.C. CHAPTER 929
FARMLAND PRESERVATION ACT.
Attachments: Resolution 20-13 re. Brian Bean (01073166-3xA06A8)
BRIAN BEAN JR CAUV APP
G. R20-14 A RESOLUTION BY THE TROTWOOD CITY COUNCIL APPROVING
THE RENEWAL APPLICATION FOR THE PLACEMENT OF 143.967
ACRES LAND OWNED BY LARRY GARBER (AND OTHERS) WITH
PARCEL ID NOS. H33 02305 0021, H33 02308 0004, H33 02308 0010
and H33 0203 0012, WHICH PROPERTIES ARE SITUATED ON WEST
THIRD STREET AND SNYDER ROAD, IN THE AGRICULTURAL TAX
DISTRICT IN ACCORDANCE WITH R.C. CHAPTER 929,
AGRICULTURAL TAX DISTRICTS.
Attachments: Resolution 20-14 re Larry Garber (01073165-3xA06A8) (003)
LARRY GARBER ETAL
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H. R20-15 A RESOLUTION BY THE TROTWOOD CITY COUNCIL APPROVING
THE RENEWAL APPLICATION FOR THE PLACEMENT OF 47.04
ACRES OF LAND OWNED BY GERALDINE BELVO (PARCEL NOS.
H33 02306 0003 AND H33 02306 0004), WHICH PROPERTY IS
LOCATED AT 1592 DIAMOND MILL ROAD, IN THE AGRICULTURAL
TAX DISTRICT IN ACCORDANCE WITH R.C. CHAPTER 929,
AGRICULTURAL TAX DISTRICTS
Attachments: Resolution 20-15 re Geraldine Belvo (01073164-3xA06A8)
GERALDINE BELVO
I. R20-16 A RESOLUTION BY THE TROTWOOD CITY COUNCIL APPROVING
THE RENEWAL APPLICATION FOR THE PLACEMENT OF 63.742
ACRES OF LAND OWNED BY THOMAS & ELIZABETH SPATZ IN
THE AGRICULTURAL TAX DISTRICT, SAID PROPERTY LOCATED
ON SHILOH SPRING ROAD PARCEL ID # H33 02107 0066
ACCORDANCE WITH O.R.C. CHAPTER 929 FARMLAND
PRESERVATION ACT.
Attachments: Resolution 20-16 re Thomas and Elizabeth Spatz - NEW
(01073372-2xA06A8)
THOMAS AND ELIZABETH SPATZ
J. R20-17 A RESOLUTION BY THE TROTWOOD CITY COUNCIL APPROVING
THE RENEWAL APPLICATION FOR THE PLACEMENT OF 20.23
ACRES OF LAND OWNED BY BRETT AND TINA GARBER (PARCEL
NO. H33401701 0001), WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED AT 505 N.
LUTHERAN CHURCH ROAD, IN THE AGRICULTURAL TAX DISTRICT
IN ACCORDANCE WITH R.C. CHAPTER 929, AGRICULTURAL TAX
DISTRICTS.
Attachments: Resolution 20-17 re Brett and Tina Garber - New (01073373-2xA06A8)
BRETT & TINA GARBER
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K. R20-18 A RESOLUTION BY THE TROTWOOD CITY COUNCIL APPROVING
THE RENEWAL APPLICATION FOR THE PLACEMENT OF 198.723
ACRES OF LAND OWNED BY HERMANN H. KRAFT, TRUSTEE OF
THE HERMANN KRAFT REVOCABLE TRUST DATED NOVEMBER
19, 2008 (PARCEL NOS. H33 02305 0012, H33 02305 0014, H33
02305 0015 AND H33 2306 0008), WHICH PROPERTY IS SITUATED
ON OLD DAYTON ROAD AND LUTHERAN CHURCH ROAD, IN THE
AGRICULTURAL TAX DISTRICT IN ACCORDANCE WITH R.C.
CHAPTER 929, AGRICULTURAL TAX DISTRICTS.
Attachments: R20-18 HERMANN H. KRAFT
HERMANN H KRAFT TRUSTEE
L. R20-19 A RESOLUTION BY THE TROTWOOD CITY COUNCIL APPROVING
THE RENEWAL APPLICATION FOR THE PLACEMENT OF 23.171
ACRES OF LAND OWNED BY GREGORY JAMES DAVIS, 3100 N
DIAMOND MILL RD ROAD IN THE AGRICULTURAL TAX DISTRICT,
SAID PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3100 N DIAMOND MILL ROAD
(PARCEL NO. H33-02206 0020) IN ACCORDANCE WITH O.R.C.
CHAPTER 929, THE AGRICULTURAL TAX DISTRICT.
Attachments: Resolution 20-19 re Gregory James Davis (01073376-2xA06A8)
GREGORY JAMES DAVIS
M. R20-20 A RESOLUTION BY THE TROTWOOD CITY COUNCIL APPROVING
THE RENEWAL APPLICATION FOR THE PLACEMENT OF 45.5
ACRES OF LAND OWNED BY RONALD AND JOANNE KOESTERS,
TRUSTEES (PARCEL NO. H33 02209 0005), WHICH PROPERTY IS
LOCATED AT 7849 POST TOWN ROAD, IN THE AGRICULTURAL
TAX DISTRICT IN ACCORDANCE WITH R.C. CHAPTER 929,
AGRICULTURAL TAX DISTRICTS.
Attachments: Resolution 20-20 re Ronald and Joanne Koesters (01073378xA06A8)
RONALD & JOANNE KOESTERS
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N. R20-21 A RESOLUTION BY THE TROTWOOD CITY COUNCIL APPROVING
THE RENEWAL APPLICATION FOR THE PLACEMENT OF 98.486
ACRES OF LAND OWNED BY STEPHEN DERRINGER AND
DEBORAH KINCER, CO-TRUSTEES OF THE DERRINGER FAMILY
TRUST DATED JANUARY 30, 2018, WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED
ON STRAWBERRY COURT (PARCEL NOS. H33 00416 0008 AND
H33 02202 0099), IN THE AGRICULTURAL TAX DISTRICT IN
ACCORDANCE WITH R.C. CHAPTER 929, AGRICULTURAL TAX
DISTRICTS)
Attachments: Resolution 20-21 re 5376 Strawberry Court Derringer (Stephen
Derringer and Deborah Kincer Co-Trustees) (01073379-2xA06A8)
STEPHEN & DEBORAH DERRINGER
O. R20-25 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO DECLARE
CERTAIN ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT AS OBSOLETE AND/OR
SURPLUS EQUIPMENT THAT IS NO LONGER NEEDED FOR A
PUBLIC PURPOSE AND AUTHORIZING THE DISPOSAL OF SAID
OBSOLETE AND/OR SURPLUS PROPERTY
Attachments: Resolution 20-25 re electronic equipment obsolete (new)
(01073387-2xA06A8)
R20-25__Copy of 2020 Disposal Inventory (002)__Exhibit A
P. R20-06 A RESOLUTION BY THE TROTWOOD CITY COUCNIL TO REMOVE
THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT FROM THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY
TAX DUPLICATE FOR CHARGES FOR DELINQUENT CUTTING AND
REMOVAL OF WEEDS, VEGETATION AND/OR GRASS
Attachments: R20-06_ RES. SPECIAL MOWING ASSEMT IN ERROR
R20-06 Exhibit A delinquent charges in error
IX. Public Hearings/Ordinances
None reported.
X. Resolutions
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A. R20-05 A RESOLUTION BY TROTWOOD CITY COUNCIL APPOINTING NEW
MEMBER SEAN FREEMAN TO THE PARKS AND RECREATION
BOARD OF THE CITY OF TROTWOOD, OHIO TO SERVE THE
REMAINING FOUR YEARS OF A PRIOR BOARD MEMBER’S
FIVE-YEAR TERM WITH MR. FREEMAN’S TERM BEGINNING
JANUARY 1, 2020 AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2024
Attachments: Resolution R20-05 re. Appointment of Sean Freeman as the New
Board Commission Member to Parks Rec (01073462-3xA06A8)
R20-05_Sean Freeman Oath
Mayor McDonald asked for a motion. A motion was made by Vice Mayor
Brown to approve and seconded by Mr. Gales. Mayor administered the oath of
office. Roll Call:
Aye: 7- Mayor McDonald, Vice Mayor Brown, Councilmember Vaughn,
Councilmember Gales, Councilmember Finley, Councilmember Kelley Jr.
and Councilmember Page
B. R20-07 A RESOLUTION REAPPOINTING MEMBER’S SANDRA JOHNSON,
STEVEN CHAMPION, ANGELA BATTLE, LINDA MARSHALL, AND
WANDA LANDER AND APPOINTING NEW MEMBER ROBIN GREEN
TO THE VOLUNTEER HOSPITALITY COMMITTEE FOR A FOUR (4)
YEAR APPOINTMENT BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 2020 TO
DECEMBER 31, 2023, WITH THE OATH OF OFFICE CEREMONY BY
MAYOR MARY A. MCDONALD.
Attachments: Revised Resolution 20-07 (01073355-2xA06A8)
Hospitality Members Oath of Office_.02
Mayor McDonald asked for a motion. A Motion was made by Ms. Finley to
approve and seconded by Vice Mayor Brown. Mayor McDonald administered
the oath of office to the membership. Roll Call:
Aye: 7- Mayor McDonald, Vice Mayor Brown, Councilmember Vaughn,
Councilmember Gales, Councilmember Finley, Councilmember Kelley Jr.
and Councilmember Page
C. R20-12 A RESOLUTION REAPPOINTING ERNEST CURRY AS A MEMBER TO
THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF TROTWOOD, OHIO
FOR A FIVE-YEAR TERM BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 2020 TO
DECEMBER 31, 2024..
Attachments: Resolution 20-12 re Ernest Curry (01073471-2xA06A8)
R20-12_Ernest Curry Oath P & Z
Mayor Mcdonald asked for a motion. A motion was made by Ms. Gales to
approve and second by Ms.Finley. Mayor McDonald administered the oath of
office. Roll Call:
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Aye: 7- Mayor McDonald, Vice Mayor Brown, Councilmember Vaughn,
Councilmember Gales, Councilmember Finley, Councilmember Kelley Jr.
and Councilmember Page
D. R20-22 A RESOLUTION BY THE TROTWOOD CITY COUNCIL APPOINTING
ELDER BELINDA D. MITCHELL AS A FAITH-BASED LIAISON FOR
THE CITY OF TROTWOOD WITH THE OATH OF OFFICE TO BE
ADMINISTERED BY MAYOR MARY A. MCDONALD.
Attachments: Resolution 20-22 re. Faith-Based Liaison (01073472-3xA06A8)
R20-22_Elder Belinda Mitchell Oath Faith Based Liasion
Deputy City Manager Stephanie Kellum stated, this a volunteer position. Ms.
Finley asked for a discussion about the roles and duties involved. Mayor
McDonald explained this person will be attending some faith based meetings
as her representative at the state level with the Governor's office when the
Mayor cannot. With this appointment it will help to keep the city faith based
community together to serve in times of need for our citizens when city
government cannot. Ms. Page is concerned who else applied as we are a
non-partician group. Mayor indicated this is strickly a Mayor Volunteer
appointment and it does not fall under the city charter as a board or
commission member. Mr. Kelley asked for clarification on the procedure
process. Ms. Gales wanted to know if others can participate. Mayor said yes
they can.
Ms. Finley made a motion to TABLE R20-22 Resolution and second by Mr.
Page. Law Director explained, this is a policy issue not a legal issue whether
council wants to adopt this resolution or not to proceed with the motion on the
TABLE. Roll call: Mr. Kelley - yes, Ms. Gales-no, Ms. Finley-yes, Mr.
Vaughn-no, Ms. Page-yes, Vice Mayor Brown-no, Mayor -no. MOTION FAILED
4-3. Ms. Finley made another motion to AMEND the caption R20-22
eliminating the wording "Trotwood City Council Appointing the Liasion" and
was second by Ms. Page. Roll call: Ms. Gales-no, Ms. Page-yes, Mr
Vaughn-yes, Mr. Kelley-yes, Ms. Finley-yes, Vice-Mayor Brown-yes, Mayor
McDonald-yes. MOTION PASSES 6-1 with the amendment lauguage.
Ms. Finley made a motion to the caption to read - "Trotwood Council
Appointing Elder Mayor McDonald to appoint Elder Belinda Mitchell as the
Faith Based Liaison to the Mayor's Office" and it was second by Vice Mayor
Brown. Roll Call:
Aye: 4- Mayor McDonald, Vice Mayor Brown, Councilmember Vaughn and
Councilmember Gales
Nay: 2- Councilmember Kelley Jr. and Councilmember Page
Abstain: 1- Councilmember Finley
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E. R20-24 A RESOLUTION BY THE TROTWOOD CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZING
THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE
HOMEOWNERSHIP CENTER OF GREATER DAYTON (“HOC”) TO
PROVIDE COUNSELING SERVICES AS PART OF THE CITY’S
HOUSING AND FORECLOSURE PREVENTION PROGRAMS
Attachments: Resolution 20-24 re Homeownership of Greater Dayton (HOC)
(01073478-3xA06A8)
Deputy City Manager Kellum are asking council to grant the City Manager
authority to apply for grant funding as an economic development tool to help
more citizens to acquire home ownership. This grant is for CDGB funding in the
amount of $15,000.00. Mayor McDonald asked for a motion. A motion was
made by Vice Mayor Brown and second by Ms. Finley to approve. Roll Call:
Aye: 7- Mayor McDonald, Vice Mayor Brown, Councilmember Vaughn,
Councilmember Gales, Councilmember Finley, Councilmember Kelley Jr.
and Councilmember Page
F. R20-26 A RESOLUTION BY THE TROTWOOD CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZING
THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO VARIOUS DEVELOPMENT
AGREEMENTS INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO OPWC, EDGE,
CDGB, ODR, AND PUBLIC SAFETY GRANTS IN SUPPORT OF
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS FOR THE YEAR 2020 IN
THE CITY OF TROTWOOD, OHIO
Attachments: resolution 20-26
Deputy City Manager Kellum stated this is another tool to become more
efficient to pursue grants for our economic development department. The
intent will give the city manager the authority to apply for all types of grants to
help eliminate some of the deadlines that could be missed. As clarification, all
grant submittals will be brought before city council for their final approval.
Mayor McDonald asked for a motion. A motion was made by Vice Mayor
Brown to approve and second by Ms. Finley. Roll Call:
Aye: 7- Mayor McDonald, Vice Mayor Brown, Councilmember Vaughn,
Councilmember Gales, Councilmember Finley, Councilmember Kelley Jr.
and Councilmember Page
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G. R20-27 A RESOLUTION BY TROTWOOD CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZING THE
CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN AMENDED DEVELOPMENT
AGREEMENT WITH SPECIALTY MANUFACTURING SOLUTIONS
AND SPECIALTY MACHINE INC. IN ORDER TO AMEND THE START
DATE AND END DATE OF THE TWO YEAR GRANT PERIOD FROM
THE CITY TO SPECIALTY MANUFACTURING SOLUTIONS AND
SPECIALTY MACHINE INC. FROM “BEGINNING ON JULY 1, 2016
AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2018” TO “BEGINNING JULY 1, 2017 AND
ENDING JUNE 30, 2019” IN ORDER TO ALLOW SPECIALTY
MANUFACTURING SOLUTIONS AND SPECIALTY MACHINE INC.
ADDITIONAL TIME TO ACQUIRE, RENOVATE AND OCCUPY THE
FORMER ELDER BEERMAN BUILDING ON SALEM AVENUE
Attachments: R20-27___Resolution re Specialty Manufacturing Solutions Amended
Grant Period (01073439xA06A8)
Deputy City Manager Kellum said this resolution will extend the incentive
period from July 1, 2016 to July 1, 2017. They are asking for this extension
because have not been completely moved into the building, therefore, this
extension is needed in order to meet the requirements of their two year grant.
Mayor McDonald asked for a motion. A motion was made by Ms. Gales to
approve R20-27 and second by Vice Mayor Brown. Roll Call:
Aye: 7- Mayor McDonald, Vice Mayor Brown, Councilmember Vaughn,
Councilmember Gales, Councilmember Finley, Councilmember Kelley Jr.
and Councilmember Page
XI. Old & New Business
a. Mayor: To schedule an appointment with the Mayor, contact Clerk of Council,
937.854.7212 between the hours of 8 am - 5 p.m.
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b. ANNOUNCEMENTS - 1) Wednesday, February 5, 11:30 -1:00 pm, "The Big Chili
Cookoff", Friendship Village Commons Dining Area, 5790 Denlinger Road,
contact (937) 837-5581 ext. 1277 for more information; 2) Thursday, Feb 6,
11am-2pm, "Ohio Black Legislative Caucus Black History Luncheon", 1 Capital
Square, Columbus, Oh, contact (614) 466-1408; 3) Saturday, February 8,
"Trotwood community Night" with Dayton Philharmonic at Victoria Theatre,
reservations call 1-(888) 228-3630; 4) Monday, February 24, 11:30 - 1pm
"Brunch with Mayor McDonald at Shiloh Springs Care Center, 3500 Shiloh
Springs Road, sponsored by
Trotwood Chamber of Commerce.
Mayor McDonald said the city has an agreement with Gordon Food Store for
this expansion in Trotwood. Fresh produce and a bakery sections are a part of
their expansion plans. Citizens, remember to register for the 2020 Census
especially those who may have left the area and they plan to return to the
city. Federal funding in public dollars are allocated by the state, local and
federal governments to communities for public services and infrastructure
needs for the next 10 years is at stake and we need to get our fare share.
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.
ANNOUNCEMENTS - 3rd Thursday Each Month at 6:30 pm "Community
Supper" free meal at Trotwood Community & Cultural Arts Center, in Council
Room, 4000 Lake Center Drive.
Deputy City Manager Kellum said resources are still available to citizens by
calling 211 if you have questions or in need of assistance from the Memorial
Day tornado last year.
d. Staff Reports
None reported.
XII. Motion to Adjourn
Mayor McDonald asked for a motion to adjourn the meeting at 7:30 p.m. A
motion was made by Vice-Mayor Brown and second by Ms. Gales by an
unanimous vote. Roll Call:
Aye: 7- Mayor McDonald, Vice Mayor Brown, Councilmember Vaughn,
Councilmember Gales, Councilmember Finley, Councilmember Kelley Jr.
and Councilmember Page
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Agenda
City of Trotwood
3035 Olive Road
Trotwood, Ohio 45426
937.837.7771
www.trotwood.org
Meeting Agenda - Final
Monday, February 3, 2020
6:30 PM
Trotwood Community & Cultural Arts Center
4000 Lake Center Drive, Trotwood, Ohio 45426
City Council
Mayor Mary A. McDonald
Vice Mayor Tyna R. Brown
Council Member Charles Ron Vaughn
Council Member Bettye L. Gales
Council Member Rhonda C. Finley
Council Member Robert L. Kelley, Jr.
Council Member Yvette Page
Sandy Riege Fuller, Deputy Clerk of Council
City Council Meeting Agenda - Final February 3, 2020
I. Call to Order: Mayor Mary A. McDonald
II. Invocation: Elder Belinda Mitchell
III. Pledge of Allegiance
IV. Roll Call: Clerk of Council
V. VISITORS AND COMMUNICATIONS: To comment on any topic NOT on the
agenda, 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. Citizen comments on the 'Public Hearing' portion of the meeting will be
accepted at the appropriate time during the meeting.
VI. Motion to approve the Agenda
VII. Special Presentations and Recognitions
VIII. Motion to Approve the Consent Agenda
A. SR19-30 Meeting Minutes for December 2, 3, and 14, 2019.
Attachments: MeetingMinutes December 2, 2019
MeetingMinutes December 3, 2019
MeetingMinutes Sat. December 14, 2019 Strategic Plan Mtg.
B. R20-08 A RESOLUTION BY THE TROTWOOD CITY COUNCIL APPROVING THE
RENEWAL APPLICATION FOR THE PLACEMENT OF 60.651 ACRES
OF LAND OWNED BY HANS BAYER, ETAL 3 IN THE AGRICULTURAL
TAX DISTRICT, SAID PROPERTIES LOCATED ON 9445 WEST THIRD
STREET, PARCEL ID # H33402307 0009, H33402307 0010 AND
H33402307 0012, IN ACCORDANCE WITH O.R.C. CHAPTER 929
FARMLAND AGRICULTURAL DISTRICTS.
Attachments: R20-08 HANS BAYER (003)
Hans Bayer's application for Agricultural tax district.pdf
City of Trotwood Page 2 Printed on 4/8/2020
City Council Meeting Agenda - Final February 3, 2020
C. R20-09 A RESOLUTION BY THE TROTWOOD CITY COUNCIL APPROVING THE
RENEWAL APPLICATION FOR THE PLACEMNET OF 132.003 ACRES
OF LAND OWNED BY BIRAN GARBER IN THE AGRICULTURAL TAX
DISTRICT, SAID PROPERTY ARE LOCATED ON 1315 N SNYDER
ROAD, 8571 OLD DAYTON ROAD, PARCEL ID # H33 02305 0009, H33
02305 0010, H33 02305 0013 AND H33 02305 0019 IN ACCORDANCE
WITH O.R.C. CHAPTER 9292 AGRICULTURAL TAX DISTRICT
Attachments: Resolution 20-09 re Brian Garber (Snyder Road and Old Dayton Road)
Brian Garber's Agricultural Tax District application.pdf
D. R20-10 A RESOLUTION BY TROTWOOD CITY COUNCIL APPROVING THE
RENEWAL APPLICATION FOR THE PLACEMENT OF 14.554 ACRES
OF LAND OWNED BY CINDY HOWARD AND BRIAN GARBER IN THE
AGRICULTURAL TAX DISTRICT, SAID PROPERTY LOCATED ON N.
SNYDER ROAD, PARCEL ID # H33 02304 0014 AND H33 02304 0079
IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE O.R.C. CHAPTER 929 AGRICULTURAL
TAX DISTRICT.
Attachments: Cindy Howard and Brian Garber- Agricultural Tax District applicaiton.pdf
Resolution 20-10 re Cindy Howard (01073155-3xA06A8)
E. R20-11 A RESOLUTION BY THE TROTWOOD CITY COUCNIL APPROVAING
THE RENEWAL APPLICATION FOR THE PLACEMENT OF 54.469
ACRES OF LAND OWNED BY BRIAN AND KATHY GARBER IN THE
AGRICULTURAL TAX DISTRICT, SAID PROPERTY LOCATED ON 8591
W. THRID STREET, PARCEL ID # H33 02308 0046, IN ACCORDANCE
WITH O.R.C. CHAPTER 9292 AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT.
Attachments: Brian and Kathy Garber- Agricultural tax district.pdf
Resolution 20-11 re Brian and Kathy Garber (01073156-3xA06A8)
F. R20-13 A RESOLUTION BY THE TROTWOOD CITY COUNCIL APPROVING THE
RENEWAL APPLICATION FOR THE PLACEMENT OF 23.2 ACRES OF
LAND OWNED BY BRIAN BEAN JR TR IN THE AGRICULTURAL TAX
DISTRICT, SAID PROPERTY LOCATED ON 6390 SHILOH SPRINGS
ROAD PARCEL ID # H33 02107 0008 AND H33 02107 0045
ACCORDANCE WITH O.R.C. CHAPTER 929 FARMLAND
PRESERVATION ACT.
Attachments: Resolution 20-13 re. Brian Bean (01073166-3xA06A8)
BRIAN BEAN JR CAUV APP
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G. R20-14 A RESOLUTION BY THE TROTWOOD CITY COUNCIL APPROVING THE
RENEWAL APPLICATION FOR THE PLACEMENT OF 143.967 ACRES
LAND OWNED BY LARRY GARBER (AND OTHERS) WITH PARCEL ID
NOS. H33 02305 0021, H33 02308 0004, H33 02308 0010 and H33 0203
0012, WHICH PROPERTIES ARE SITUATED ON WEST THIRD STREET
AND SNYDER ROAD, IN THE AGRICULTURAL TAX DISTRICT IN
ACCORDANCE WITH R.C. CHAPTER 929, AGRICULTURAL TAX
DISTRICTS.
Attachments: Resolution 20-14 re Larry Garber (01073165-3xA06A8) (003)
LARRY GARBER ETAL
H. R20-15 A RESOLUTION BY THE TROTWOOD CITY COUNCIL APPROVING THE
RENEWAL APPLICATION FOR THE PLACEMENT OF 47.04 ACRES
OF LAND OWNED BY GERALDINE BELVO (PARCEL NOS. H33 02306
0003 AND H33 02306 0004), WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED AT
1592 DIAMOND MILL ROAD, IN THE AGRICULTURAL TAX DISTRICT IN
ACCORDANCE WITH R.C. CHAPTER 929, AGRICULTURAL TAX
DISTRICTS
Attachments: Resolution 20-15 re Geraldine Belvo (01073164-3xA06A8)
GERALDINE BELVO
I. R20-16 A RESOLUTION BY THE TROTWOOD CITY COUNCIL APPROVING THE
RENEWAL APPLICATION FOR THE PLACEMENT OF 63.742 ACRES
OF LAND OWNED BY THOMAS & ELIZABETH SPATZ IN THE
AGRICULTURAL TAX DISTRICT, SAID PROPERTY LOCATED ON
SHILOH SPRING ROAD PARCEL ID # H33 02107 0066 ACCORDANCE
WITH O.R.C. CHAPTER 929 FARMLAND PRESERVATION ACT.
Attachments: Resolution 20-16 re Thomas and Elizabeth Spatz - NEW (01073372-2xA06A8)
THOMAS AND ELIZABETH SPATZ
J. R20-17 A RESOLUTION BY THE TROTWOOD CITY COUNCIL APPROVING THE
RENEWAL APPLICATION FOR THE PLACEMENT OF 20.23 ACRES
OF LAND OWNED BY BRETT AND TINA GARBER (PARCEL NO.
H33401701 0001), WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED AT 505 N.
LUTHERAN CHURCH ROAD, IN THE AGRICULTURAL TAX DISTRICT
IN ACCORDANCE WITH R.C. CHAPTER 929, AGRICULTURAL TAX
DISTRICTS.
Attachments: Resolution 20-17 re Brett and Tina Garber - New (01073373-2xA06A8)
BRETT & TINA GARBER
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K. R20-18 A RESOLUTION BY THE TROTWOOD CITY COUNCIL APPROVING THE
RENEWAL APPLICATION FOR THE PLACEMENT OF 198.723 ACRES
OF LAND OWNED BY HERMANN H. KRAFT, TRUSTEE OF THE
HERMANN KRAFT REVOCABLE TRUST DATED NOVEMBER 19, 2008
(PARCEL NOS. H33 02305 0012, H33 02305 0014, H33 02305 0015
AND H33 2306 0008), WHICH PROPERTY IS SITUATED ON OLD
DAYTON ROAD AND LUTHERAN CHURCH ROAD, IN THE
AGRICULTURAL TAX DISTRICT IN ACCORDANCE WITH R.C.
CHAPTER 929, AGRICULTURAL TAX DISTRICTS.
Attachments: R20-18 HERMANN H. KRAFT
HERMANN H KRAFT TRUSTEE
L. R20-19 A RESOLUTION BY THE TROTWOOD CITY COUNCIL APPROVING THE
RENEWAL APPLICATION FOR THE PLACEMENT OF 23.171 ACRES
OF LAND OWNED BY GREGORY JAMES DAVIS, 3100 N DIAMOND
MILL RD ROAD IN THE AGRICULTURAL TAX DISTRICT, SAID
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3100 N DIAMOND MILL ROAD (PARCEL NO.
H33-02206 0020) IN ACCORDANCE WITH O.R.C. CHAPTER 929, THE
AGRICULTURAL TAX DISTRICT.
Attachments: Resolution 20-19 re Gregory James Davis (01073376-2xA06A8)
GREGORY JAMES DAVIS
M. R20-20 A RESOLUTION BY THE TROTWOOD CITY COUNCIL APPROVING THE
RENEWAL APPLICATION FOR THE PLACEMENT OF 45.5 ACRES OF
LAND OWNED BY RONALD AND JOANNE KOESTERS, TRUSTEES
(PARCEL NO. H33 02209 0005), WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED AT
7849 POST TOWN ROAD, IN THE AGRICULTURAL TAX DISTRICT IN
ACCORDANCE WITH R.C. CHAPTER 929, AGRICULTURAL TAX
DISTRICTS.
Attachments: Resolution 20-20 re Ronald and Joanne Koesters (01073378xA06A8)
RONALD & JOANNE KOESTERS
N. R20-21 A RESOLUTION BY THE TROTWOOD CITY COUNCIL APPROVING THE
RENEWAL APPLICATION FOR THE PLACEMENT OF 98.486 ACRES
OF LAND OWNED BY STEPHEN DERRINGER AND DEBORAH
KINCER, CO-TRUSTEES OF THE DERRINGER FAMILY TRUST DATED
JANUARY 30, 2018, WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED ON
STRAWBERRY COURT (PARCEL NOS. H33 00416 0008 AND H33
02202 0099), IN THE AGRICULTURAL TAX DISTRICT IN
ACCORDANCE WITH R.C. CHAPTER 929, AGRICULTURAL TAX
DISTRICTS)
Attachments: Resolution 20-21 re 5376 Strawberry Court Derringer (Stephen Derringer and Deborah Kincer Co
STEPHEN & DEBORAH DERRINGER
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O. R20-25 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO DECLARE
CERTAIN ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT AS OBSOLETE AND/OR
SURPLUS EQUIPMENT THAT IS NO LONGER NEEDED FOR A
PUBLIC PURPOSE AND AUTHORIZING THE DISPOSAL OF SAID
OBSOLETE AND/OR SURPLUS PROPERTY
Attachments: Resolution 20-25 re electronic equipment obsolete (new) (01073387-2xA06A8)
R20-25__Copy of 2020 Disposal Inventory (002)__Exhibit A
P. R20-06 A RESOLUTION BY THE TROTWOOD CITY COUCNIL TO REMOVE THE
SPECIAL ASSESSMENT FROM THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY TAX
DUPLICATE FOR CHARGES FOR DELINQUENT CUTTING AND
REMOVAL OF WEEDS, VEGETATION AND/OR GRASS
Attachments: R20-06_ RES. SPECIAL MOWING ASSEMT IN ERROR
R20-06 Exhibit A delinquent charges in error
IX. Public Hearings/Ordinances
X. Resolutions
A. R20-05 A RESOLUTION BY TROTWOOD CITY COUNCIL APPOINTING NEW
MEMBER SEAN FREEMAN TO THE PARKS AND RECREATION
BOARD OF THE CITY OF TROTWOOD, OHIO TO SERVE THE
REMAINING FOUR YEARS OF A PRIOR BOARD MEMBER’S
FIVE-YEAR TERM WITH MR. FREEMAN’S TERM BEGINNING JANUARY
1, 2020 AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2024
Attachments: Resolution R20-05 re. Appointment of Sean Freeman as the New Board Commission Member to
R20-05_Sean Freeman Oath
B. R20-07 A RESOLUTION REAPPOINTING MEMBER’S SANDRA JOHNSON,
STEVEN CHAMPION, ANGELA BATTLE, LINDA MARSHALL, AND
WANDA LANDER AND APPOINTING NEW MEMBER ROBIN GREEN
TO THE VOLUNTEER HOSPITALITY COMMITTEE FOR A FOUR (4)
YEAR APPOINTMENT BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 2020 TO DECEMBER
31, 2023, WITH THE OATH OF OFFICE CEREMONY BY MAYOR MARY
A. MCDONALD.
Attachments: Revised Resolution 20-07 (01073355-2xA06A8)
Hospitality Members Oath of Office_.02
C. R20-12 A RESOLUTION REAPPOINTING ERNEST CURRY AS A MEMBER TO
THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF TROTWOOD, OHIO
FOR A FIVE-YEAR TERM BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 2020 TO
DECEMBER 31, 2024..
Attachments: Resolution 20-12 re Ernest Curry (01073471-2xA06A8)
R20-12_Ernest Curry Oath P & Z
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D. R20-22 A RESOLUTION BY THE TROTWOOD CITY COUNCIL APPOINTING
ELDER BELINDA D. MITCHELL AS A FAITH-BASED LIAISON FOR THE
CITY OF TROTWOOD WITH THE OATH OF OFFICE TO BE
ADMINISTERED BY MAYOR MARY A. MCDONALD.
Attachments: Resolution 20-22 re. Faith-Based Liaison (01073472-3xA06A8)
R20-22_Elder Belinda Mitchell Oath Faith Based Liasion
E. R20-24 A RESOLUTION BY THE TROTWOOD CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZING
THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE
HOMEOWNERSHIP CENTER OF GREATER DAYTON (“HOC”) TO
PROVIDE COUNSELING SERVICES AS PART OF THE CITY’S
HOUSING AND FORECLOSURE PREVENTION PROGRAMS
Attachments: Resolution 20-24 re Homeownership of Greater Dayton (HOC) (01073478-3xA06A8)
F. R20-26 A RESOLUTION BY THE TROTWOOD CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZING
THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO VARIOUS DEVELOPMENT
AGREEMENTS INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO OPWC, EDGE,
CDGB, ODR, AND PUBLIC SAFETY GRANTS IN SUPPORT OF
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS FOR THE YEAR 2020 IN THE
CITY OF TROTWOOD, OHIO
Attachments: resolution 20-26
G. R20-27 A RESOLUTION BY TROTWOOD CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZING THE
CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN AMENDED DEVELOPMENT
AGREEMENT WITH SPECIALTY MANUFACTURING SOLUTIONS AND
SPECIALTY MACHINE INC. IN ORDER TO AMEND THE START DATE
AND END DATE OF THE TWO YEAR GRANT PERIOD FROM THE CITY
TO SPECIALTY MANUFACTURING SOLUTIONS AND SPECIALTY
MACHINE INC. FROM “BEGINNING ON JULY 1, 2016 AND ENDING
JUNE 30, 2018” TO “BEGINNING JULY 1, 2017 AND ENDING JUNE 30,
2019” IN ORDER TO ALLOW SPECIALTY MANUFACTURING
SOLUTIONS AND SPECIALTY MACHINE INC. ADDITIONAL TIME TO
ACQUIRE, RENOVATE AND OCCUPY THE FORMER ELDER
BEERMAN BUILDING ON SALEM AVENUE
Attachments: R20-27___Resolution re Specialty Manufacturing Solutions Amended Grant Period (01073439xA
XI. Old & New Business
a. Mayor: To schedule an appointment with the Mayor, contact Clerk of Council,
937.854.7212 between the hours of 8 am - 5 p.m.
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b. ANNOUNCEMENTS - 1) Wednesday, February 5, 11:30 -1:00 pm, "The Big Chili
Cookoff", Friendship Village Commons Dining Area, 5790 Denlinger Road,
contact (937) 837-5581 ext. 1277 for more information; 2) Thursday, Feb 6,
11am-2pm, "Ohio Black Legislative Caucus Black History Luncheon", 1 Capital
Square, Columbus, Oh, contact (614) 466-1408; 3) Saturday, February 8,
"Trotwood community Night" with Dayton Philharmonic at Victoria Theatre,
reservations call 1-(888) 228-3630; 4) Monday, February 24, 11:30 - 1pm
"Brunch with Mayor McDonald at Shiloh Springs Care Center, 3500 Shiloh
Springs Road, sponsored by
Trotwood Chamber of Commerce.
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.
ANNOUNCEMENTS - 3rd Thursday Each Month at 6:30 pm "Community
Supper" free meal at Trotwood Community & Cultural Arts Center, in Council
Room, 4000 Lake Center Drive.
d. Staff Reports
XII. Motion to Adjourn
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