City Council
Regular MeetingTrotwood, OH · March 6, 2023
Minutes
City of Trotwood
3035 Olive Road
Trotwood, Ohio 45426
937.837.7771
www.trotwood.org
Meeting Minutes - Final
Monday, March 6, 2023
6:30 PM
Trotwood Community and Cultural Arts Center
4000 Lake Center Drive, Trotwood, Ohio 45426
City Council
Mayor Mary A. McDonald
Vice Mayor Yvette F. Page
Council Member Bettye L. Gales
Council Member Charles Ron Vaughn
Council Member Tyna R. Brown
Council Member Rhonda C. Finley
Council Member Robert L. Kelley, Jr.
Clerk of Council Kara B. Landis
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I. Call to Order
Mayor McDonald called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.
II. Invocation
Elder Mitchell gave the Invocation.
III. Pledge of Allegiance
Mayor McDonald led the Pledge of Allegiance.
IV. Roll Call
Clerk Landis took Roll Call.
Present: 7 - Mayor Mary A. McDonald, Councilmember Rhonda C. Finley,
Councilmember Robert L. Kelley Jr., Councilmember Bettye L. Gales,
Councilmember Tyna R. Brown, Councilmember Charles Ron Vaughn and
Vice Mayor Yvette Page
STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT: City Manager Quincy Pope, Clerk of Council Kara
Landis, Law Director Chris Conard, Deputy City Manager Stephanie Kellum,
Finance Director Chris Peeples, Assistant Finance Director Julie Kilbarger, Fire
Chief Richard Haacke, Deputy Fire Chief Chad McInturff, Police Chief Erik
Wilson, Deputy Police Chief Mark Ecton, Planning and Development Director
McDonnell, Operations Supervisor Johnny McCluskey, Marketing Coordinator
Charles Wheeler, and Income Tax Supervisor Sue Bowman.
VISITORS PRESENT: Sister Mary Garke, Joe Holland, Richard Eldridge, Karla
Merchant-Parrish, Leteah Morton, Yoonmee Hampson, Kathy Walker, Rose
Christian, Jannetta Jones, Colleen Vollmer, WJ Dunson, Jr., Karen Dunson,
Sister Martha Bertke, Steve Foote, Janet Foote, Brayden Moman, Ashley Moman,
and Katrina Coleman.
V. Approve the Agenda
Mayor McDonald requested a Motion to approve the Agenda. A Motion was
made by Vice Mayor Page, seconded by Councilmember Brown, and the
Motion CARRIED by the following vote:
Aye: 7- Mayor McDonald, Councilmember Finley, Councilmember Kelley Jr.,
Councilmember Gales, Councilmember Brown, Councilmember Vaughn
and Vice Mayor Page
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VI. PUBLIC COMMENTS: To comment on a topic not scheduled for a Public
Hearing, please fill out a Speaker Form and return it to the Clerk of Council
BEFORE the start of the meeting. When called upon, proceed to the microphone,
state your name and address, and proceed with your comments. You will have
three (3) minutes to speak.
There were no Public Comments.
VII. Special Presentations and Recognitions
PR08-23 Introduction of Adam Schwiebert
Government Relations and Advocacy Director
Dayton Metro Library
Attachments: PR08-23 Introduction Sheet
Mr. Adam Schwiebert was introduced as the new Government Relations and
Advocacy Director for the Dayton Metro Library. Mr. Schwiebert is responsible
for ensuring strong relationships between the library system and the
communities they serve. He shared statistics from the Trotwood Branch, as well
as different programs offered through the Library.
Councilmember Finley asked about space available to the community. Mr.
Schwiebert stated that the Trotwood Branch, and most other locations, have
various rooms available for the community to use.
Mayor McDonald mentioned nationwide concerns about certain books being
banned. Mr. Schwiebert shared that this is an issue to watch and recently a
resolution was passed designating the Dayton Metro Library as a book
sanctuary, meaning a library where individuals are free to explore literature at
their desire. He commented that everyone can find something that upsets
someone if they look hard enough; however, the Dayton Metro Library
embraces intellectual freedom.
PR09-23 Black History Month Contest Winners
Recognized by Mary McDonald, Mayor
Marketing Coordinator Wheeler with the Recreation Department announced
winners of the City's Black History Month Expression Contest who were present.
Each winner received a certificate and a cash award.
The following students came forward and shared their submission: Brayden
Moman, TaLeah Morton, TaMieah Morton, Mary Eli Holden, and Emma
Christian.
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PR03-23 Presentation on GovPilot
Presented by Debbie McDonnell, Director
Planning and Development Department
Attachments: PR03-23 Attachment
Director McDonnell shared a presentation on GovPilot, a new software
program for online permitting and code enforcement. She explained in detail
how to report an issue using the GovPilot App.
Councilmember Vaughn expressed concerns with the anticipated increase in
reporting causing the need for more support and manpower. Councilmember
Vaughn asked about the dispute process when the expectation of the reportee
is not met. He also asked what defines "hard cases" and who makes that
determination.
Director McDonnell explained that the timelines and processes are articulated
in the Trotwood Codes of Ordinances and the new program allows the City to
follow the Code more efficiently. She further explained that "hard cases" are
those where people refuse to comply. Director McDonnell stated that disputes
are heard by the Property Maintenance Appeals Board.
Councilmember Vaughn stated that residents don't know where to find the
expectations relating to code enforcement and that the City needs to do a
better job of communicating that information.
Councilmember Finley asked what was being done to educate the community
on the standards. Director McDonnell shared that the department has not yet
taken a proactive approach to addressing code enforcement issues. She
shared that Code Enforcement Officers are out in the community meeting
residents and handing out their business cards.
Vice Mayor Page asked what was being done prior to this new program.
Director McDonnell stated that all the work was done manually. Mayor
McDonalad added that the department was previously understaffed and that
information relating to code enforcement has been shared in the newsletter
and other mediums.
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VIII. Consent Agenda
Mayor McDonald requested a Motion to approve the Consent Agenda. A Motion
was made by Vice Mayor Page, seconded by Councilmember Brown, and the
Motion CARRIED by the following vote:
Aye: 7- Mayor McDonald, Councilmember Finley, Councilmember Kelley Jr.,
Councilmember Gales, Councilmember Brown, Councilmember Vaughn
and Vice Mayor Page
SR23-06 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes from February 6, 2023.
Attachments: 2023-02-06 DRAFT Meeting Minutes
The meeting minutes were approved and will be filed according to the City's
Retention Schedule.
SR23-07 City Council Workshop Meeting Minutes from February 20, 2023.
Attachments: 2023-02-20 DRAFT Meeting Minutes
The meeting minutes were approved and will be filed according to the City's
Retention Schedule.
R23-11 A RESOLUTION BY THE TROTWOOD CITY COUNCIL APPOINTING
JAMEELAH RICKS TO THE BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS FOR THE
CITY OF TROTWOOD, STATE OF OHIO.
Attachments: R23-11
This Resolution was approved.
R23-12 A RESOLUTION BY THE TROTWOOD CITY COUNCIL APPOINTING
RICHARD ELDRIDGE TO THE PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE FOR
THE CITY OF TROTWOOD, STATE OF OHIO.
Attachments: R23-12
This Resolution was approved.
23-06 A Motion by the Trotwood City Council to schedule a Public Hearing and
to authorize the Law Director to draft an Ordinance accepting the
recommendation from the Trotwood Planning Commission to approve an
amendment to the official Zoning Map of the City and the classification of
approximately 11.595 acres of land located on Prosperity Drive, Parcel
No. H33 00416 0031, from Light Industrial 2 (LI-2) to Light Industrial 1
(LI-1) to allow the parcel to be subdivided for commercial use.
This Motion was approved and a Public Hearing will be scheduled.
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IX. Open Public Hearings
To comment during a Public Hearing, please fill out a Speaker Form and return it
to the Clerk of Council BEFORE the start of the meeting. When instructed, please
stand to be sworn in by the Mayor. When the Mayor calls the Ordinance you wish
to speak on, you will be asked to step to the microphone, state your name and
address, and proceed with your comments. Only comments relating to that
specific Ordinance are permissible. You will have three (3) minutes to speak.
Mayor McDonald requested a Motion to open the Public Hearings. A Motion
was made by Councilmember Vaughn, seconded by Councilmember Gales,
and the Motion CARRIED by the following vote:
Aye: 7- Mayor McDonald, Councilmember Finley, Councilmember Kelley Jr.,
Councilmember Gales, Councilmember Brown, Councilmember Vaughn
and Vice Mayor Page
X. Ordinances
OR12-23 AN ORDINANCE BY THE TROTWOOD CITY COUNCIL ACCEPTING
THE RECOMMENDATION FROM THE TROTWOOD PLANNING
COMMISSION TO APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO THE OFFICIAL
ZONING MAP OF THE CITY AND THE CLASSIFICATION OF 0.149
ACRES OF VACANT LAND LOCATED ON BLOOMFIELD DRIVE,
PARCEL NO. H33 00514 0082, FROM BUSINESS INDUSTRIAL (B-I)
TO RESIDENTIAL SINGLE FAMILY MEDIUM DENSITY (RSF-M).
Attachments: OR12-23
OR12-23 Exhibit A
City Manager Pope stated that this piece of property is a non-buildable lot and
that the neighbor who has been maintaining the property for over 30 years
would like to purchase the land. City Manager Pope added that the City has no
use for this small parcel.
Mayor McDonald requested a Motion to adopt OR12-23. A Motion was made by
Councilmember Vaughn, seconded by Councilmember Brown, and the Motion
CARRIED by the following vote:
Aye: 7- Mayor McDonald, Councilmember Finley, Councilmember Kelley Jr.,
Councilmember Gales, Councilmember Brown, Councilmember Vaughn
and Vice Mayor Page
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OR13-23 AN ORDINANCE BY THE TROTWOOD CITY COUNCIL REPEALING
OLD SECTION 1357.08 “SERVICE OF NOTICE” OF THE TROTWOOD
CODES OF ORDINANCES, AND ENACTING NEW SECTION 1357.08
“SERVICE OF NOTICE” OF THE TROTWOOD CODES OF
ORDINANCES TO ALIGN THE NOTICE PROCESS WITH SECTION
1341.17 OF THE TROTWOOD CODES OF ORDINANCES AND
SECTION 10-8 OF THE TROTWOOD CITY CHARTER, AND
DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
Attachments: OR13-23
OR13-23 Exhibit A
City Manager Pope explained that OR13-23 and OR14-23 are related and the
revisions serve to make the like-and-similar processes more consistent. Law
Director Conard explained that the revisions to the process will streamline the
current efforts so that the City can address and clean-up properties in a more
timely manner. Law Director Conard added that any appeals to the applicable
Sections of the O.R.C. go to the Property Maintenance Appeals Board, and
possibly even further to the Court of Common Pleas.
Mayor McDonald requested a Motion to adopt OR13-23. A Motion was made by
Vice Mayor Page, seconded by Councilmember Brown, and the Motion
CARRIED by the following vote:
Aye: 7- Mayor McDonald, Councilmember Finley, Councilmember Kelley Jr.,
Councilmember Gales, Councilmember Brown, Councilmember Vaughn
and Vice Mayor Page
OR14-23 AN ORDINANCE BY THE TROTWOOD CITY COUNCIL REPEALING
OLD SECTION 1341.17 “DEMOLITION” OF THE TROTWOOD CODES
OF ORDINANCES, AND ENACTING NEW SECTION 1341.17
“DEMOLITION” OF THE TROTWOOD CODES OF ORDINANCES TO
ALIGN THE NOTICE PROCESS WITH SECTION 1357.08 OF THE
TROTWOOD CODES OF ORDINANCES AND SECTION 10-8 OF THE
TROTWOOD CITY CHARTER, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
Attachments: OR14-23
OR14-23 Exhibit A
Mayor McDonald requested a Motion to adopt OR14-23. A Motion was made by
Councilmember Vaughn, seconded by Councilmember Brown, and the Motion
CARRIED by the following vote:
Aye: 7- Mayor McDonald, Councilmember Finley, Councilmember Kelley Jr.,
Councilmember Gales, Councilmember Brown, Councilmember Vaughn
and Vice Mayor Page
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XI. Aggregation Programs (Public Hearing 2 of 2)
R23-08 A RESOLUTION BY THE TROTWOOD CITY COUNCIL APPROVING
THE OPERATION AND GOVERNANCE PLAN DEVELOPED BY THE
MIAMI VALLEY COMMUNICATIONS COUNCIL FOR THE PURPOSE
OF JOINTLY ESTABLISHING AND IMPLEMENTING AN ELECTRIC
AGGREGATION PROGRAM.
Attachments: R23-08
R23-08 Exhibit A
City Manager Pope reviewed that Council held the first of two public hearings
as required by the Ohio Revised Code during the February Regular Council
Meeting and this will be the second, and last, Public Hearing on electric
aggregation. City Manager Pope then introduced Amy Hoffman from Palmer
Energy to review the aggregation program.
Ms. Hoffman reviewed the Miami Valley Communications Council partnership
and the events leading up to this Public Hearing. She explained that the
purpose of the aggregation program is to receive better pricing for the supply
charges; AES will continue to deliver the supply.
Mr. Joe Holland explained that he looks for a fixed rate and asked if the rate
will be competitive with rates he could find himself on the Marketplace. Ms.
Hoffman stated that they have only dealt with fixed pricing and because of
bulk purchasing power, it will be a very competitive rate.
Mayor McDonald requested a Motion to approve R23-08. A Motion was made by
Councilmember Gales, seconded by Councilmember Brown, and the Motion
CARRIED by the following vote:
Aye: 7- Mayor McDonald, Councilmember Finley, Councilmember Kelley Jr.,
Councilmember Gales, Councilmember Brown, Councilmember Vaughn
and Vice Mayor Page
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R23-09 A RESOLUTION BY THE TROTWOOD CITY COUNCIL APPROVING
THE OPERATION AND GOVERNANCE PLAN DEVELOPED BY THE
MIAMI VALLEY COMMUNICATIONS COUNCIL FOR THE PURPOSE
OF JOINTLY ESTABLISHING AND IMPLEMENTING A NATURAL GAS
AGGREGATION PROGRAM.
Attachments: R23-09
R23-09 Exhibit A
City Manager Pope reviewed that Council held the first of two public hearings
as required by the Ohio Revised Code during the February Regular Council
Meeting and this will be the second, and last, Public Hearing on natural gas
aggregation.
Ms. Hoffman again reviewed the Miami Valley Communications Council
partnership and the events leading up to this Public Hearing. She explained
that the purpose of the aggregation program is to receive better pricing for the
supply charges; CenterPoint will continue to deliver the supply.
Mayor McDonald requested a Motion to approve R23-09. A Motion was made by
Councilmember Gales, seconded by Councilmember Kelley, Jr., and the
Motion CARRIED by the following vote:
Aye: 7- Mayor McDonald, Councilmember Finley, Councilmember Kelley Jr.,
Councilmember Gales, Councilmember Brown, Councilmember Vaughn
and Vice Mayor Page
XII. Close Public Hearings
Mayor McDonald requested a Motion to close the Public Hearings. A Motion
was made by Vice Mayor Page, seconded by Councilmember Brown, and the
Motion CARRIED by the following vote:
Aye: 7- Mayor McDonald, Councilmember Finley, Councilmember Kelley Jr.,
Councilmember Gales, Councilmember Brown, Councilmember Vaughn
and Vice Mayor Page
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XIII. Resolutions
R23-13 A RESOLUTION BY THE TROTWOOD CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZING
THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH J & J
SCHLAEGEL, INC. FOR THE WHISPERING CROSSOVER SANITARY
SEWER REPLACEMENT AT A COST OF $678,602.86, PLUS A
CONTINGENCY AMOUNT OF TEN PERCENT (10%) OF THE
CONTRACT PRICE, OR $67,860.29, FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO
EXCEED $746,463.15.
Attachments: R23-13
City Manager Pope explained that the Whispering Crossover Project consists of
work to replace the sanitary sewer lines. City Manager Pope shared that grant
funds have been received to help offset the cost to the City.
Supervisor McCluskey stated that this sanitary sewer line runs from Whispering
to George, down Wolf Creek to the Treatment Plant, and was installed in 1958.
He added that the useful life of the sanitary sewer lines is 37 years. He further
explained that there are several 90 degree bends, there are 15 holes directly
connected to the line, and it serves over 600 homes.
Councilmember Vaughn asked about the cost to the City after the grant funds
are applied. City Manager Pope reviewed the figures.
Mayor McDonald requested a Motion to approve R23-13. A Motion was made by
Vice Mayor Page, seconded by Councilmember Brown and the Motion
CARRIED by the following vote:
Aye: 7- Mayor McDonald, Councilmember Finley, Councilmember Kelley Jr.,
Councilmember Gales, Councilmember Brown, Councilmember Vaughn
and Vice Mayor Page
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R23-14 A RESOLUTION BY THE TROTWOOD CITY COUNCIL FOR FINAL
LEGISLATION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A
CONTRACT WITH THE OHIO DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
TO PERFORM IMPROVEMENTS IN THE CITY OF TROTWOOD ON
FREE PIKE/MAIN STREET FROM WOLF CREEK PIKE TO THE
EASTERN CORPORATION LIMITS, INCLUDING PAVEMENT
PLANING, RESURFACING, AND PAVEMENT MARKINGS, PROJECT
ID NO. 116898, FOR A TOTAL ESTIMATED COST TO THE CITY OF
TROTWOOD NOT TO EXCEED $507,488.00.
Attachments: R23-14
R23-14 Exhibit A
R23-14 Attachment
City Manager Pope stated that the Ohio Department of Transportation will be
working on improvements to Free Pike/Main Street from Wolf Creek Pike to the
eastern corporation limits of the City.
Deputy City Manager Kellum explained that the $1.2 million project includes
grant funds received from MVRPC, which are being managed by ODOT.
Mayor McDonald requested a Motion to approve R23-14. A Motion was made by
Vice Mayor Page, seconded by Councilmember Brown, and the Motion
CARRIED by the following vote (Councilmember Kelley, Jr. stepped away from
the dais momentarily):
Aye: 6- Mayor McDonald, Councilmember Finley, Councilmember Gales,
Councilmember Brown, Councilmember Vaughn and Vice Mayor Page
Excused: 1- Councilmember Kelley Jr.
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R23-15 A RESOLUTION BY THE TROTWOOD CITY COUNCIL FOR
PRELIMINARY PARTICIPATORY LEGISLATION AUTHORIZING THE
CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE OHIO
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO PERFORM
IMPROVEMENTS IN THE CITY OF TROTWOOD BY RESURFACING
SALEM BEND DRIVE FROM OLIVE ROAD TO WESTBROOK ROAD,
PROJECT ID NO. 116897.
Attachments: R23-15
R23-15 ODOT
City Manager Pope shared that this is another project with the Ohio
Department of Transportation.
Deputy City Manager Kellum explained that this project includes improvements
to Salem Bend Drive from Olive Road to Westbrook Road.
Mayor McDonald requested a Motion to approve R23-15. A Motion was made by
Councilmember Gales, seconded by Vice Mayor Page, and the Motion
CARRIED by the following vote:
Aye: 7- Mayor McDonald, Councilmember Finley, Councilmember Kelley Jr.,
Councilmember Gales, Councilmember Brown, Councilmember Vaughn
and Vice Mayor Page
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R23-16 A RESOLUTION BY THE TROTWOOD CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZING
THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT TO
PURCHASE PRO 10 FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT SUITE ENTERPRISE
RESOURCE PLANNING SOFTWARE AND A THREE-YEAR SERVICE
PLAN FROM TYLER TECHNOLOGIES THROUGH THE
SOURCEWELL GOVERNMENT PURCHASING PROGRAM,
CONTRACT #090320-TTI, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED
$328,980.00, OF WHICH $137,619.00 REPRESENTS A ONE-TIME
FEE FOR HARDWARE, SOFTWARE, AND SERVICES, AND
$191,361.00 REPRESENTS THE ANNUAL SERVICE PLAN COST OF
$63,787.00 FOR A PERIOD OF THREE (3) YEARS.
Attachments: R23-16
Director Peeples explained that the Finance Department has been in need of
new software for some time. The present vendor initially announced that they
would no longer support their program after 2025; therefore, they have already
been looking at different programs. However recently, the vendor advised that
their end date would now be July 2023. The new program from Tyler
Technologies includes everything the City currently does except for an income
tax program, which they plan to address very soon.
Director Peeples further explained the new software will have an employee
portal so employees can access their compensation, tax documents, benefits,
and other personal information electronically.
Councilwoman Finley asked about security measures with the new program.
Director Peeples explained that the program will have two-step verification. He
further shared that the City is very prepared for any malware issues and that
during a recent insurance audit, the auditors were impressed with the City's
security measures relating to technology.
Mayor McDonald requested a Motion to approve R23-16. A Motion was made by
Councilmember Vaughn, seconded by Councilmember Brown, and the Motion
CARRIED by the following vote:
Aye: 7- Mayor McDonald, Councilmember Finley, Councilmember Kelley Jr.,
Councilmember Gales, Councilmember Brown, Councilmember Vaughn
and Vice Mayor Page
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XIV. Staff Reports
SR23-08 Request for New Liquor Permit from TPN Golf Properties LLC, DBA
Graywolf Golf Club, 1 Club Drive, Clayton, Ohio 45315 (Trotwood
Jurisdiction).
Attachments: SR23-08 Attachment
Police Chief Wilson stated that the Police Department has no objections to this
new request.
Mayor McDonald requested a Motion to approve this request without comment.
A Motion was made by Vice Mayor Page, seconded by Councilmember Brown,
and the Motion CARRIED by the following vote:
Aye: 7- Mayor McDonald, Councilmember Finley, Councilmember Kelley Jr.,
Councilmember Gales, Councilmember Brown, Councilmember Vaughn
and Vice Mayor Page
SR23-09 Trotwood City Council 2023 Appointments to Boards/Commissions
Attachments: SR23-09 Attachment
Clerk Landis stated that Council held a Workshop meeting on Monday,
February 20, 2023 to discuss the Boards that require official appointments and
SR23-09 summarizes the officials to be appointed to serve in their official
capacity, representing the interest of the City of Trotwood.
Mayor McDonald requested a Motion to approve SR23-09. A Motion was made
by Vice Mayor Page, seconded by Councilmember Brown, and the Motion
CARRIED by the following vote:
Aye: 7- Mayor McDonald, Councilmember Finley, Councilmember Kelley Jr.,
Councilmember Gales, Councilmember Brown, Councilmember Vaughn
and Vice Mayor Page
XV. Old and New Business
XVI. Comments
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A. Council Members: Each Council Member will have three (3) minutes to speak
about topics relating to the City of Trotwood that are not on the Meeting Agenda.
Councilmember Brown shared her excitement with the new development
going on in the City and the services that residents can access. She added that
many individuals worked very hard to bring services to the community and she
is hopeful that people appreciate the hard work and utilize the resources.
Councilmember Kelley, Jr. commended those who made presentations,
particularly the students who shared information about black history.
Councilmember Vaughn wanted to stress that all history is important. He also
congratulated the students who presented on black history.
Councilmember Finley shared that the month of March is Women's History
Month and while it is a month of reflection, it is important to recognize the
efforts and bravery of past generations to continue to pave the way for girls.
Vice Mayor Page congratulated the students who presented on black history
and shared that she was very impressed with their efforts. She also mentioned
that the 6th grade girls basketball team won the 6th grade tournament and that
they have been undefeated for the last four years. She thanked those on the
dais and commented on working together with City leadership to move the City
forward.
Councilmember Gales shared that she is excited about all the good things
going on in the City. She mentioned the recent City-sponsored showing of the
movie "Claudine" at the Library, with a panel discussion that followed, and
how the event was very informative. Lastly, she reminded residents to take
advantage of the services being offered in the City as they haven't always had
them.
B. City Manager
City Manager Pope thanked Council for being progressive and addressing
issues with the Code Enforcement Division, to include staffing and funding.
C. Mayor
Mayor McDonald commented on the great work of the students who made
presentations on black history. She also shared her concerns with the incident
shown by the media regarding a fight at the school and stated that this
leadership plans to do everything they can to support the schools in order to
keep kids safe. Mayor McDonald commented on Goodwill Easterseals and how
appreciative she is for their services. Further, she mentioned the upcoming
opening event at the Courthouse on Friday, March 10, 2023. Lastly, she
remembered Dr. Lee, who served the community for many years and recently
passed away.
D. Clerk of Council: Announcements
There were no announcements.
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XVII. Adjourn
Mayor McDonald asked for a Motion to adjourn the meeting. Vice Mayor Page
made a Motion and the meeting was adjourned at 8:10 p.m.
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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 6, 2023
6:30 PM
Trotwood Community and Cultural Arts Center
4000 Lake Center Drive, Trotwood, Ohio 45426
City Council
Mayor Mary A. McDonald
Vice Mayor Yvette F. Page
Council Member Bettye L. Gales
Council Member Charles Ron Vaughn
Council Member Tyna R. Brown
Council Member Rhonda C. Finley
Council Member Robert L. Kelley, Jr.
Clerk of Council Kara B. Landis
City Council Meeting Agenda - Final March 6, 2023
I. Call to Order
II. Invocation
III. Pledge of Allegiance
IV. Roll Call
V. Approve the Agenda
VI. PUBLIC COMMENTS: To comment on a topic not scheduled for a Public
Hearing, please fill out a Speaker Form and return it to the Clerk of Council
BEFORE the start of the meeting. When called upon, proceed to the
microphone, state your name and address, and proceed with your comments.
You will have three (3) minutes to speak.
VII. Special Presentations and Recognitions
PR08-23 Introduction of Adam Schwiebert
Government Relations and Advocacy Director
Dayton Metro Library
Attachments: PR08-23 Introduction Sheet
PR09-23 Black History Month Contest Winners
Recognized by Mary McDonald, Mayor
PR03-23 Presentation on GovPilot
Presented by Debbie McDonnell, Director
Planning and Development Department
Attachments: PR03-23 Attachment
VIII. Consent Agenda
SR23-06 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes from February 6, 2023.
Attachments: 2023-02-06 DRAFT Meeting Minutes
SR23-07 City Council Workshop Meeting Minutes from February 20, 2023.
Attachments: 2023-02-20 DRAFT Meeting Minutes
R23-11 A RESOLUTION BY THE TROTWOOD CITY COUNCIL APPOINTING
JAMEELAH RICKS TO THE BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS FOR THE
CITY OF TROTWOOD, STATE OF OHIO.
Attachments: R23-11
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R23-12 A RESOLUTION BY THE TROTWOOD CITY COUNCIL APPOINTING
RICHARD ELDRIDGE TO THE PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE FOR
THE CITY OF TROTWOOD, STATE OF OHIO.
Attachments: R23-12
23-06 A Motion by the Trotwood City Council to schedule a Public Hearing and
to authorize the Law Director to draft an Ordinance accepting the
recommendation from the Trotwood Planning Commission to approve
an amendment to the official Zoning Map of the City and the
classification of approximately 11.595 acres of land located on
Prosperity Drive, Parcel No. H33 00416 0031, from Light Industrial 2
(LI-2) to Light Industrial 1 (LI-1) to allow the parcel to be subdivided for
commercial use.
IX. Open Public Hearings
To comment during a Public Hearing, please fill out a Speaker Form and return
it to the Clerk of Council BEFORE the start of the meeting. When instructed,
please stand to be sworn in by the Mayor. When the Mayor calls the Ordinance
you wish to speak on, you will be asked to step to the microphone, state your
name and address, and proceed with your comments. Only comments relating
to that specific Ordinance are permissible. You will have three (3) minutes to
speak.
X. Ordinances
OR12-23 AN ORDINANCE BY THE TROTWOOD CITY COUNCIL ACCEPTING
THE RECOMMENDATION FROM THE TROTWOOD PLANNING
COMMISSION TO APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO THE OFFICIAL
ZONING MAP OF THE CITY AND THE CLASSIFICATION OF 0.149
ACRES OF VACANT LAND LOCATED ON BLOOMFIELD DRIVE,
PARCEL NO. H33 00514 0082, FROM BUSINESS INDUSTRIAL (B-I)
TO RESIDENTIAL SINGLE FAMILY MEDIUM DENSITY (RSF-M).
Attachments: OR12-23
OR12-23 Exhibit A
OR13-23 AN ORDINANCE BY THE TROTWOOD CITY COUNCIL REPEALING
OLD SECTION 1357.08 “SERVICE OF NOTICE” OF THE TROTWOOD
CODES OF ORDINANCES, AND ENACTING NEW SECTION 1357.08
“SERVICE OF NOTICE” OF THE TROTWOOD CODES OF
ORDINANCES TO ALIGN THE NOTICE PROCESS WITH SECTION
1341.17 OF THE TROTWOOD CODES OF ORDINANCES AND
SECTION 10-8 OF THE TROTWOOD CITY CHARTER, AND
DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
Attachments: OR13-23
OR13-23 Exhibit A
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OR14-23 AN ORDINANCE BY THE TROTWOOD CITY COUNCIL REPEALING
OLD SECTION 1341.17 “DEMOLITION” OF THE TROTWOOD CODES
OF ORDINANCES, AND ENACTING NEW SECTION 1341.17
“DEMOLITION” OF THE TROTWOOD CODES OF ORDINANCES TO
ALIGN THE NOTICE PROCESS WITH SECTION 1357.08 OF THE
TROTWOOD CODES OF ORDINANCES AND SECTION 10-8 OF THE
TROTWOOD CITY CHARTER, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
Attachments: OR14-23
OR14-23 Exhibit A
XI. Aggregation Programs (Public Hearing 2 of 2)
R23-08 A RESOLUTION BY THE TROTWOOD CITY COUNCIL APPROVING
THE OPERATION AND GOVERNANCE PLAN DEVELOPED BY THE
MIAMI VALLEY COMMUNICATIONS COUNCIL FOR THE PURPOSE
OF JOINTLY ESTABLISHING AND IMPLEMENTING AN ELECTRIC
AGGREGATION PROGRAM.
Attachments: R23-08
R23-08 Exhibit A
R23-09 A RESOLUTION BY THE TROTWOOD CITY COUNCIL APPROVING
THE OPERATION AND GOVERNANCE PLAN DEVELOPED BY THE
MIAMI VALLEY COMMUNICATIONS COUNCIL FOR THE PURPOSE
OF JOINTLY ESTABLISHING AND IMPLEMENTING A NATURAL GAS
AGGREGATION PROGRAM.
Attachments: R23-09
R23-09 Exhibit A
XII. Close Public Hearings
XIII. Resolutions
R23-13 A RESOLUTION BY THE TROTWOOD CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZING
THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH J & J
SCHLAEGEL, INC. FOR THE WHISPERING CROSSOVER SANITARY
SEWER REPLACEMENT AT A COST OF $678,602.86, PLUS A
CONTINGENCY AMOUNT OF TEN PERCENT (10%) OF THE
CONTRACT PRICE, OR $67,860.29, FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO
EXCEED $746,463.15.
Attachments: R23-13
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R23-14 A RESOLUTION BY THE TROTWOOD CITY COUNCIL FOR FINAL
LEGISLATION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO
A CONTRACT WITH THE OHIO DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION TO PERFORM IMPROVEMENTS IN THE CITY
OF TROTWOOD ON FREE PIKE/MAIN STREET FROM WOLF CREEK
PIKE TO THE EASTERN CORPORATION LIMITS, INCLUDING
PAVEMENT PLANING, RESURFACING, AND PAVEMENT
MARKINGS, PROJECT ID NO. 116898, FOR A TOTAL ESTIMATED
COST TO THE CITY OF TROTWOOD NOT TO EXCEED $507,488.00.
Attachments: R23-14
R23-14 Exhibit A
R23-14 Attachment
R23-15 A RESOLUTION BY THE TROTWOOD CITY COUNCIL FOR
PRELIMINARY PARTICIPATORY LEGISLATION AUTHORIZING THE
CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE OHIO
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO PERFORM
IMPROVEMENTS IN THE CITY OF TROTWOOD BY RESURFACING
SALEM BEND DRIVE FROM OLIVE ROAD TO WESTBROOK ROAD,
PROJECT ID NO. 116897.
Attachments: R23-15
R23-15 ODOT
R23-16 A RESOLUTION BY THE TROTWOOD CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZING
THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT TO
PURCHASE PRO 10 FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT SUITE
ENTERPRISE RESOURCE PLANNING SOFTWARE AND A
THREE-YEAR SERVICE PLAN FROM TYLER TECHNOLOGIES
THROUGH THE SOURCEWELL GOVERNMENT PURCHASING
PROGRAM, CONTRACT #090320-TTI, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO
EXCEED $328,980.00, OF WHICH $137,619.00 REPRESENTS A
ONE-TIME FEE FOR HARDWARE, SOFTWARE, AND SERVICES,
AND $191,361.00 REPRESENTS THE ANNUAL SERVICE PLAN
COST OF $63,787.00 FOR A PERIOD OF THREE (3) YEARS.
Attachments: R23-16
XIV. Staff Reports
SR23-08 Request for New Liquor Permit from TPN Golf Properties LLC, DBA
Graywolf Golf Club, 1 Club Drive, Clayton, Ohio 45315 (Trotwood
Jurisdiction).
Attachments: SR23-08 Attachment
SR23-09 Trotwood City Council 2023 Appointments to Boards/Commissions
Attachments: SR23-09 Attachment
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XV. Old and New Business
XVI. Comments
A. Council Members: Each Council Member will have three (3) minutes to speak
about topics relating to the City of Trotwood that are not on the Meeting
Agenda.
B. City Manager
C. Mayor
D. Clerk of Council: Announcements
XVII. Adjourn
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