On the agenda: Rossford 10/12/2026 — data center (Oct 12)

RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
Minutes of Rossford City Council Meeting
Held October 12, 2026

The meeting was called to order by Mayor Neil Mackinnon III followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL: Toth, Saleh, Tinney, Owen, Stautzenbach, Reynolds, all present. Mrs. Tinney moved and
Mr. Owen seconded the motion to excuse Mrs. Eckel. All ayes. Motion carried.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Minutes of September 28, 2026 regular council meeting were presented to
council. Mr. Owen moved and Ms. Reynolds seconded the motion to approve the minutes. All ayes
Motion carried.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Agenda for regular council meeting of October 12, 2026 was presented to
council. Mr. Owen moved and Mrs. Tinney seconded the motion to accept the agenda. All ayes. Motion
carried.
COMITTEE REPORTS
None
REPORT OF MAYOR AND/OR ADMINISTRATOR
Ms. Murray said the city was awarded a $2.6M dollar grant for the Lime City Rd. reconstruction from the
railroad tracks to Buck Rd. in 2032 which makes the total awarded to the city over the last six years over
$30M dollars. Mr. Audet said there will be an ordinance at the next meeting related to improvements to
Lime City Rd. from the I75 overpass to SR 795. She introduced Tyler Knehr, 102 Rossway Ave. who is
requesting a permit to use the back paved portion of Indian Hills for an alcohol-free horror movie night
for about 4-15 people.
Mr. Owen moved and Mrs. Tinney seconded the motion to conditionally approve subject to review of City
Administrator, Police and Fire Chief. All ayes. Motion carried.
CORRESPONDENCE
Council was notified of a public hearing regarding changes to the state retail license fees and of a liquor
permit request from Pin Seeker Indoor Golf. They did not request a hearing on the permit request.
ORDINANCES
#2026- 64 - AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE CITY OF
ROSSFORD TO EXECUTE AN EASEMENT TO AMERICAN TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS,
INCORPORATED AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. FIRST READING
Mr. Owen moved and Mr. Stautzenbach seconded the motion to read by title only. All ayes. Motion
carried. Mr. Owen moved and Mr. Toth seconded the motion to suspend with the second and third
readings. Audience comments were requested and Chris Coultrip, 2678 Thompson Rd. Perrysburg first
asked exactly where this is at and was told Rinker Ct. which is on the Northwood side of I-75 and that
these lines would go over a retention pond. She expressed that she has heard rumors that this involves
power for data centers which she is against and made other comments about what has happened elsewhere
with data centers getting snuck in. Mayor Mackinnon said this is to get power to the development on
Glenwood Rd. and that anything related to data centers would be very transparent in the city and would
be public knowledge. Vote on the motion all ayes. Motion carried. Mr. Owen moved and Mr. Toth
seconded the motion to declare an emergency. All ayes. Motion carried. Mr. Owen moved and Mr.
Stautzenbach seconded the motion to adopt. All ayes. Motion carried.

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#2026 – 65 - AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY ADMINISTRATOR TO ENTER INTO
AN AGREEMENT WITH TETRA TECH FOR THE PURPOSE OF ENGINEERING AND DESIGN
FOR THE 2027, 2028 RESIDENTIAL STREET PROJECTS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
FIRST READING
Mr. Owen moved and Mr. Toth seconded the motion to read by title only. All ayes. Motion carried. Ms.
Murray said this is part of coordinating street improvement projects with NWWSD over the next two
years. Mr. Owen said this was discussed by the public works committee. Mr. Owen moved and Ms.
Reynolds seconded the motion to suspend with the second and third readings. Audience comments were
requested and none received. Vote on the motion all ayes. Motion carried. Mr. Owen moved and Mr. Toth
seconded the motion to declare an emergency. All ayes. Motion carried. Mr. Owen moved and Mr. Toth
seconded the motion to adopt. All ayes. Motion carried.
#2026-66 - AN ORDINANCE AMENDING (SUPPLEMENTAL NO. 8) THE ANNUAL
APPROPRIATION MEASURE FOR THE YEAR BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 2026 AND ENDING
DECEMBER 31, 2026 PASSED BY ORDINANCE 2025-98. FIRST READING
Mr. Toth moved and Mr. Stautzenbach seconded the motion to read by title only. All ayes. Motion carried.
Mr. Kirk said this appropriates the funds related to the IFG Development consulting fees that council
approved at the last meeting. Mr. Toth moved and Mr. Owen seconded the motion to suspend with the
second and third readings. Audience comments were requested and none received. Vote on the motion all
ayes. Motion carried. Mr. Toth moved and Mr. Stautzenbach seconded the motion to adopt. All ayes.
Motion carried.
RESOLUTIONS
#2026-22 - A RESOLUTION SUBMITTING A VOTE TO FILL A VACANT BOARD SEAT ON THE
NORTHWESTERN WATER AND SEWER DISTRICT. FIRST READING
Mrs. Tinney moved and Mr. Toth seconded the motion to read by title only. All ayes. Motion carried.
Council would like to hear from the nominee before voting. This was given a first reading only.
COUNCIL REMARKS
Mrs. Tinney congratulated the fire department and the public library on their successful events this
weekend.
Mr. Owen congratulated the city administration for the award of another large grant.
Ms. Reynolds congratulated the fire department on their open house and the library for their 90th
anniversary event.
AUDIENCE REMARKS
None
Mr. Owen moved and Mr. Toth seconded the motion to adjourn the meeting. All Ayes. Motion carried.

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Neil A. Mackinnon III
Mayor

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Robert P. Watrol
Clerk of Council

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