On the agenda: Kent Agenda — data center (Jul 20)

Brimfield Township Trustee Meeting Agenda
Meeting Details
Meeting Type: Regular Meeting
Date & Time: July 20, 2026, 7:00PM
Items,
1. Call to Order/Roll Call/Pledge of Allegiance
2. Announcements/Correspondence:
3. Meeting Guests:
4. Minutes: Review, Sign: 07/06/26 Regular Meeting
5. Agenda: Additions, Act to Accept
6. Purchase Orders: Acknowledgement
7. Warrants: Review, Sign
8. Public Comments: - Please state your name and address before addressing
the Board
9. Safety Concerns
Section Updates
Police Department
Calls for service year-to-date.
2026: 11399
2025: 11910
Old Business:
Updates:
1.
Livevac ordered, received, and assigned to all vehicles
2.
Fast and the Furriest Car Show– August 16th
Board Approval:
1.
None
New Business:
Updates:
1.
None

Board Approval:

1.

Storm water repair utilizing Helmling Excavating in the amount of $9,500,
Fund 2194 Brimfield-Kent JEDD M&I.
Fire Department
Calls for service year-to-date.
2026: 1064
2025: 1158

Old Business:
Updates:
1.
Engine obtained from Streetsboro Fire – update.
Board Approval:
1.
None
New Business:
Updates:
1.
Fire levy options for discussion.

Board Approval:
1.
Acceptance of resignation Firefighter Maston Wetzel effective July 17,
2026.
2.
Approval of Fire Levy Resolution of Necessity.
Administration

Old Business:
Updates:
1.
Property tax payment township owned parcels (Coia).
Brimfield Township-Tallmadge JEDD M&I Reimbursements (Coia).
2.
POW-MIA Observance Event with Alpha 11 Veterans Logistics Inc. Fri.
September 18th (Mosley).
3.
NOPEC Preferred Pricing Program for Municipal Accounts (Mosley).
Board Approval:
1.
None

New Business:
Updates:
1.
None

Board Approval:
1.
Motion determining the vacant properties located at 1988 Old Forge Rd
Parcel # 04-062-00-00-015-000) and 3761 Selnik (Parcel # 04-040-2000-013-000) are no longer needed for public use and authorizing the
Township Administrator to sell the properties utilizing the online auction
site GovDeals in accordance with Ohio Revised Code 505.10.
Zoning/Economic Development
Permit fees year-to-date.
As of 7/6/2026: Zoning - $33,790.15
Old Business:
Updates:
1.
None
Board Approval:
1.
None
New Business:
Updates:
1.
Zoning Commission:
• An update to Appendix E to allow service stations as a conditionally
permitted accessory use was approved by the Zoning Commission and
Regional Planning and has been sent to the Trustees for their review.
• The Commission heard a request to rezone parcel number 04-014-00-00004-000 (lot west of 1215 Howe Road) from R-1 to I-C. A Public Hearing
will be held on August 13th at 6:30pm.
• The discussion surrounding data centers continues, including detailed
restrictions that are needed in the draft legislation and narrowing down
locations that are least impactful on Township residents.
• The Commission decided to pause the review process of the Comprehensive
Land Use Plan until additional funds can be allotted to Regional Planning or
until next year.
• The next Zoning Commission meeting is August 13th. Public Hearing is set
for 6:30pm and the regular meeting will begin at 7:00pm.
2.
BZA:
• The BZA has received several applications for their upcoming meeting on
August 12th at 7:00. An agenda will be posted to the Township website next
week.

Board Approval:
1.
The Zoning Commission requests the Trustees to set a Public Hearing on an
amendment to Appendix E to allow service stations as a conditionally
permitted accessory use in the T-C, I-C, and H-C Districts, eliminating
nonconforming uses within these districts.
2.
Board approval is needed for an additional $15,000 to continue updating
the Comprehensive Land Use Plan in 2026. If not approved, we will use
our annual budgeted fees in 2027 to complete the plan.
Road Department
Old Business:
Updates:
1.
Meloy Rd. update
2.
Buckeye Blvd. update
3.
Hunter Ridge Island Clean out completed 7-16-2026
4.
Road mowing
Board Approval:
1.
None
New Business:
Updates:
1.
Driveway culvert pipes completed
2.
Storm issues
3.
ODOT Salt 2026 & 2027 pricing awarded
Board Approval:
1.
Dump Truck Plow Hitch Repair $9,500 by TSI
2.
Sunview Pipe Project $36,000 by A. Crano Excavating

Old Business:
1.
None

Cemetery

New Business:
1.
Replacement of one damaged headstone processed through Portage Marble.

Old Business:
1.
None

Fiscal Office

New Business
1.
Half Year Fiscal Update
2.
Informational Update – Future Audits
Executive Session
1.
2.

To confer with legal counsel concerning pending court action
To consider the appointment-employment of a public employee or official
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For the Good of Brimfield Township

Warning: Please be advised that the Board of Trustees could be using an audio tape recorder and/or video
recorder to record this meeting/hearing and that the quality of the tape might not permit verbatim
transcript. Therefore, anyone desiring a verbatim transcript of this meeting/hearing is instructed to make
his/her own arrangements. If you wish to address the Board of Trustees, the Board reserves the right to limit
your remarks to a period of three (3) minutes for the subject before the Board.