Greg Shackelford

The council held a work session to review legislative items, followed by a regular meeting which included a public hearing regarding the rezoning of approximately 35.6 acres from Office District to Planned Unit Development-Mixed-Use. Presentations featured a special service recognition for a retiring council member. Legislative action included the adoption of the 2027 tax budget, an emergency ordinance for a subdivider's agreement, a first reading for the zoning map amendment, and resolutions to create a first-time homebuyer program and apply for NatureWorks grant funding. The meeting concluded with various administrative reports and an executive session.

The meetings covered multiple legislative and administrative items. Key topics included amendments to the administration code, approval of record plans for local subdivisions, and a memorandum of understanding with the Warren County Drug Task Force. Presentations were made for the annual historic preservation awards. Administrative discussions involved status reports on city park infrastructure, development project timelines, traffic safety initiatives, and the establishment of new safety provisions for city-sponsored outdoor concert events. Additionally, a public hearing was scheduled for an upcoming rezoning application.

The council discussed the creation of a Community Entertainment District and approved an emergency ordinance for the annual code update. Legislative actions included contracting for the 2026 water main replacement project, the construction of a Vietnam Veterans Remembrance Memorial at Gardner Park, the acceptance of a land donation for passive park purposes, and the paving of a parking lot at Wright Station. Updates were provided on various infrastructure projects including a roundabout, road extensions, and parking lot resurfacing. Additionally, the council reviewed financial reports, discussed changes to the upcoming meeting schedule, and heard a public presentation regarding a veteran-focused fundraising event for equine therapy.

The City Council conducted both a work session and a regular meeting to discuss legislative and administrative items. Key topics included a second reading for the creation of a Community Entertainment District, authorization for a Memorandum of Understanding with the Warren County Tactical Response Unit, and approval for an engineering and environmental agreement regarding the Community Park to West Factory Road shared use path project. Furthermore, the council approved the annual renewal of retail liquor permits and appointed a new member to the Park Board.

The council held a work session and regular meeting to discuss several legislative and community items. Key topics included the first reading of an ordinance for a community entertainment district, the passage of an emergency ordinance to increase storm water utility service charges and implement new tap-in fees, and the approval of an easement purchase agreement with Miami Township. Additionally, updates were provided regarding the search for a new Heatherwoode general manager, golf course flooding remediation, the development of the Easton school site, and the upcoming construction for the Vietnam Veterans Remembrance Memorial.