On the agenda: Trenton meeting — data center (Feb 5)

City of Trenton
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
February 5th, 2026 - 7:30 p.m.

Floyd Croucher

Ray Nichols

Ryan Perry
Mayor
Austin Proffitt Ken Roark

Vice Mayor

Council Member

Council Member

Council Member

Marci Butts

Sharon Montgomery

Council Member

Council Member

CALL TO ORDER
PRAYER

1. TBD
ROLL CALL
PRESENTATIONS

1. State Representative Rodney Creech
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. Minutes of the January 22nd, 2026, Council Work Session

2. Minutes of the January 22nd, 2026, Regular Council Meeting
CORRESPONDENCE
AUDIENCE OF PUBLIC
UNFINISHED BUSINESS

1. A RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE BUTLER COUNTY AUDITOR TO ADVANCE TO
THE FINANCE DIRECTOR OF THE CITY OF TRENTON, OHIO, TAXES ASSESSED
AND COLLECTED FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF TRENTON, OHIO.
(Second Reading)
2. AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH CHRIS PROESCHEL
FARMS, LLC, FOR THE LEASE OF REAL PROPERTY OWNED BY THE CITY OF
TRENTON, OHIO, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. (Second Reading)
3. AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A LEASE AGREEMENT ALEX PROESCHEL FARMS,
LLC, FOR THE LEASE OF REAL PROPERTY OWNED BY THE CITY OF TRENTON,
OHIO, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. (Second Reading)
PUBLIC HEARINGS

City of Trenton
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
February 5th, 2026 - 7:30 p.m.
NEW BUSINESS

1. A MOTION TO AUTHORIZE THE CLERK OF COUNCIL TO CERTIFY TO THE OHIO
DIVISION OF LIQUOR CONTROL THE TRENTON CITY COUNCIL DOES NOT
REQUEST A HEARING ON THE APPLICATION FOR A LIQUOR PERMIT FOR
TRENTON FOOD & GROCERY LLC 313 W. STATE ST., TRENTON OH 45067.
2. A MOTION, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT
WITH BUDS CRYSLER DODGE JEEP INC. FOR THE PURCHASE OF A 2026 RAM
1500 PROMASTER CARGO VAN AT A TOTAL COST OF FORTY THOUSAND SEVEN
HUNDRED FORTY-NINE DOLLARS ($40,749.00) AND FURTHER AUTHORIZING
THE CITY MANAGER TO SIGN ALL DOCUMENTS RELATED THERETO.
3. A MOTION, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER AN AGREEMENT
WITH BENDPAK FOR THE PURCHASE OF A BENDPAK, 14,000 LBS. ALIGNMENT
LIFT AND A BENDPAK 3D ALIGNER FROM BENDPAK INC. AT A TOTAL COST OF
THIRTY-ONE THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED THIRTY-THREE DOLLARS ($31,933.00)
AND FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SIGN ALL DOCUMENTS
RELATED THERETO.
4. A MOTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO PURCHASE WATER METERS
AND RELATED PARTS AND ACCESSORIES FOR THE 2026 RESIDENTIAL WATER
METER REPLACEMENT PROJECT, AS PART OF THE CITY’S PROPOSED FIVEYEAR RESIDENTIAL WATER REPLACEMENT PLAN, PAYABLE TO BUCKEYE
STATE PIPE & SUPPLY CO. INC., AT A COST OF FOUR HUNDRED THOUSAND
DOLLARS ($400,000.00) AND FURTHER, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
SIGN ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS RELATED THERETO.
LEGISLATION

1. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 210.02 OF THE CODIFIED ORDINANCES OF
THE CITY OF TRENTON, OHIO, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. (First
Reading)
AUDIENCE OF COUNCIL
ADJOURNMENT

City Council Work Session Agenda MINUTES
January 22nd, 2026
6:30 pm
1. Public Comment
a. Mayor Perry opened the January 22, 2026 regular work session by addressing
public comment procedures, explaining that although several residents had
asked him to limit public comment to three minutes, he does not intend to
impose a time limit at this point. He stated that he does not want Trenton to
mirror other governmental bodies in the area by restricting comments,
emphasizing that he hears the community’s concerns and wants to maintain
openness. However, he clarified that moving forward there will be one public
comment period per meeting—one during work sessions and one during
regular council meetings. With that clarification, Mayor Perry opened the floor
for public comment, and, seeing none, proceeded with the agenda.
2. Chief Carr
a. Discuss Motion
i. Regarding a motion authorizing the City Manager to enter into a
purchase agreement with Tim Lally Chevrolet, for the purpose of
purchasing a 2025 Chevrolet Tahoe Police Vehicle in an amount not to
exceed $53,0000.
1. Chief Carr addressed Council regarding the purchase of one
police vehicle, explaining that while the department typically
budgets for two vehicles, staff is currently seeking approval to
purchase one at this time while exploring options for a second
vehicle. He noted that depending on future specialized
assignments, the department may require an unmarked
vehicle, which is why the second purchase is being deferred.
The Lieutenant conducted due diligence and identified a
remaining 2025 model Chevrolet Tahoe police package vehicle
that meets departmental specifications and is $3,700 less
expensive than the 2026 model. Chief Carr requested
authorization to proceed with the purchase at a total cost of
$53,000, which includes delivery and eliminates the need to
travel to Cleveland for pickup. He stated that he would return to
Council at a later date regarding the second vehicle once
staffing and assignment decisions are finalized, and then
opened the floor for questions or comments.

3. City Attorney, Nick Zipefel
a. Discuss Legislation
i. Regarding an ordinance approving a lease agreement with Chris
Poreschel Farms, LLC, for the lease of real property owned by the City
of Trenton, Ohio, and declaring an emergency. (First Reading)
ii. Regarding an Ordinance approving a lease agreement with Alex
Poreschel for the lease of real property owned by the City of Trenton,
Ohio, and declaring an emergency. (First Reading)
iii. Regarding an Ordinance approving and authorizing the execution of
the first extension and modification of the prosecution services
agreement between the City of Trenton, Ohio and the city of
Middletown, Ohio, and declaring an emergency. (First Reading,
Suspend Rules)
1. Mr. Ziepfel addressed Council regarding three pieces of
legislation presented for first reading, noting that the third item
included a request to suspend the rules. He explained that the
first two ordinances approve form leases for City-owned
property, which require Council approval under the City Charter
because a lease constitutes a transfer of possessory interest in
real estate; these leases follow the same format as in prior
years. The third item involves the extension and modification of
the prosecution services agreement with the City of Middletown,
which is necessary because Trenton operates a Mayor’s Court
and falls within the jurisdiction of Middletown Municipal Court,
requiring the City to prosecute all cases. Rather than employing
a full-time prosecutor, Trenton contracts with the prosecutor
serving that court, a practice used in the past. Mr. Ziepfel
explained that the cost increase resulted from a reevaluation of
the time and duties involved, including changes to the Ohio
Revised Code, and apologized for the item being introduced
late, thanking the City of Middletown for allowing additional
time to complete the approval process after the prior
agreement expired at the end of the previous year. He
emphasized that Middletown had been cooperative throughout
negotiations and that approving the agreement promptly would
provide certainty for both cities. In response to a question from
Mr. Nichols, Mr. Ziepfel clarified that public defender services
are assigned and compensated through the court system, not
the City, and confirmed that any fines or revenues from cases
heard in Middletown Municipal Court do not return to the City of
Trenton.

4. Finance Director, Matthew Mesisklis
a. Discuss Carvana Abatement Return
i. Mr. Mesisklis provided Council and the public with an update on the
Carvana Enterprise Zone Agreement originally executed in 2019
between Carvana and the Butler County Board of Commissioners. He
explained that enterprise zone agreements are economic development
tools that allow counties to grant tax abatements—up to 75 percent for
up to ten years—if certain employment thresholds are met. Under the
original agreement, Carvana received a seven-year, 65 percent
abatement contingent upon reaching 400 full-time equivalent
employees by 2023 or 2024, a threshold the company ultimately did
not meet. Although the abatement had already been granted, the City
pursued enforcement through the county’s tax incentive review
committee, which initially tabled action and requested additional
information while encouraging renegotiation to support continued
investment. As a result, City staff negotiated a revised agreement, now
signed by Carvana, that maintains a ten-year total term (reflecting four
years already elapsed), reduces the abatement to 50 percent, lowers
the required headcount to 325 FTEs, and requires Carvana to repay
over $300,000 in previously abated taxes, with approximately
$185,000 returning to the Edgewood City School District and
$123,000 to the City of Trenton. The agreement also extends the term
by three years to incentivize sustained employment through 2031,
after which the property will be fully taxable. If approved by the County
Commissioners, the recaptured revenue would appear on the secondhalf tax bill collected in August. Mr. Mesisklis noted that the school
district has a parallel agreement scheduled for approval at its next
meeting and emphasized that the renegotiation reflects a compromise
requested by the county and schools, resulting in an additional
estimated $21,000 annually for the school district during the
abatement period and substantially higher revenues for all taxing
entities once the agreement expires.

b. Discuss Legislation
i. Regarding a resolution requesting the butler county auditor to advance
to the finance director of the City of Trenton, Ohio taxes assessed and
collected for and on behalf of the City of Trenton Ohio (First Reading)
1. Mr. Mesisklis explained that the legislation up for first reading is
a resolution requesting the Butler County Auditor to advance to
the City of Trenton the property tax assessments collected on
the City’s behalf, specifically including delinquent taxes from
prior years that the County has already received. He noted that
Council passes this resolution each spring as a routine
procedural matter, which allows the City to receive
approximately $250,000 in property tax revenue about a month
earlier than it otherwise would. He also advised Council that the
correspondence included for the upcoming meeting relates to
the Law Enforcement Trust Fund, which by law must be
presented annually to Council. This fund consists primarily of
drug-related fines and penalties and may only be used for
limited purposes such as training. Mr. Mesisklis stated that he
worked with the Police Department Administrator to verify that
all trust fund revenues were properly received and that all
expenditures complied with the allowable statutory uses.
c. Discuss Presentation
i. Regarding Financial Transparency Tools
d. Discuss Correspondence
i. Regarding Law Enforcement Trust Fund

5. Fleet Maintenance Supervisor, Cody Truster
a. Discuss Motion
i. Regarding authorizing the City Manager to purchase two Kubota ZD
1211 zero turn mowers from zimmer tractor for $37,044.44
1. Mr. Truster, Fleet Maintenance Supervisor, presented a request
to purchase two Kubota ZD1211 zero-turn mowers for the
Public Works Department, noting that the City currently
operates three zero-turn mowers and that this purchase would
allow the retirement of the oldest unit, a 2009 model with
approximately 475 hours of use that has been in service for 17
years. He explained that the proposed mowers are the same
model already used in the fleet, allowing for consistency in
parts, filters, oil, and maintenance, which reduces inventory
needs and simplifies upkeep. He stated that the mowers have
performed well historically, which is why staff prefers to
continue purchasing the same model. The purchase would be
made through a Sourcewell cooperative contract, which
provides a government discount, at a total cost of $37,444. Mr.
Truster added that a trade-in was explored but the offered value
of $1,200 was deemed insufficient, and instead staff plans to
surplus the old mower through GovDeals to pursue a better
return. Council members commented on the longevity of the
equipment and praised the Public Works Department for
maintaining the City’s appearance, with appreciation expressed
for the street crew’s ongoing efforts.
6. City Manager, Marcos Nichols
a. Executive Session Request
i. To consider the confidential information related to marketing plans,
specific business strategy, production techniques, trade secrets, or
personal financial statements of an applicant for economic
development assistance and to confer with legal counsel.
ii. To discuss the appointment of a public official

7. Council Comments and Questions.
Mayor Perry- Mayor Perry requested that Council enter executive session to consider
confidential information related to a marketing plan, specific business strategy,
production techniques, trade secrets, and personal financial statements of an
applicant for economic development assistance, to consult with legal counsel, and to
discuss the appointment of a public official. Prior to entering executive session, a
discussion was raised regarding parking in front of mailboxes, following a resident
complaint that vehicles blocking clustered mailboxes—such as those on Ashley
Court—have resulted in mail not being delivered, as the U.S. Postal Service skips
delivery when access is obstructed. Council members noted that this issue affects
multiple streets and can lead to residents missing important or time-sensitive mail,
including bills or prescriptions. It was suggested that Council consider adopting a noparking restriction in front of mailboxes, with staff indicating the matter could be
reviewed and brought forward at a future meeting if Council wished to pursue it.
Mayor Perry shared his personal experience of missed mail deliveries due to blocked
access and emphasized the growing reliance on mail for essential services.

Motion – To go into executive session for the reasons noted.
(Roll Call Vote) 1st_____Ms. Montgomery______ 2nd Mr. Proffitt_ Time: 6:49 PM
YAYS: Perry, Montgomery, Nichols, Butts, Proffitt, Roark
NAYS:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT: Croucher
a.

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Council motioned unanimously to move to executive session.

Motion - That executive session be adjourned, and the meeting be adjourned.
(Roll Call Vote) 1st______Mr. Roark ____ 2nd Ms. Montgomery
YAYS: Perry, Montgomery, Nichols, Butts, Proffitt, Roark
NAYS:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT: Croucher

*Agenda is subject to change

Time: 7:23 PM
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City of Trenton
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
January 22nd, 2026 - 7:30 p.m.

Floyd Croucher Ray Nichols

Ryan Perry
Mayor
Austin Proffitt Ken Roark

Vice Mayor

Council Member

Council Member

Marci Butts

Council Member Council Member

Sharon Montgomery
Council Member

CALL TO ORDER
PRAYER

1. Keith Risner
ROLL CALL
Present: Perry, Nichols, Proffitt, Roark, Butts, Montgomery,
Absent: Croucher

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Motion –To Excuse Vice Mayor Croucher For Reasons Known To Council.
(Roll Call Vote) 1st______Ms. Montgomery_______ 2nd Mr. Nichols_
YAYS: Perry, Montgomery, Nichols, Butts, Proffitt, Roark
NAYS:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT: Croucher

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PRESENTATIONS

1. Councilman Proffitt Planning Commission Swearing In Ceremony
2. Ted Farmer and Josh Vinson BZA Swearing In Ceremony
3. Financial Transparency Tools
a. Mr. Mesisklis presented an overview of the City of Trenton’s financial
transparency tools and where residents can access them on the City website. He
explained that the City has transitioned from a physical budget book to
ClearGov’s digital budget book and that audited financial reports, monthly
financial snapshots, and Ohio Open Checkbook data are publicly available
through the Finance and Taxation section of the website. He reviewed the
December 2025 financial snapshot, noting that year-end cash balances remain
within the limits established by City ordinances and briefly compared major
revenue categories between 2024 and 2025, including income tax, property tax,
water and sewer revenues, EMS transport revenues, and interest earnings. He
explained that increased EMS revenues were due to a new billing provider,
higher call volume, and improved paramedic coverage, and clarified that
residents are not expected to pay ambulance bills beyond what insurance
covers. Mr. Mesisklis also reviewed interest revenue performance, bank-to-book
reconciliation, and the upcoming audit process under generally accepted
accounting principles. He then demonstrated the Ohio Open Checkbook tool,
explaining how residents can filter data by year, fund, expense category, or
vendor to view City spending, while noting a technical issue currently being
addressed with the State regarding transaction-level detail display. Mr. Mesisklis
continued his presentation by reviewing additional components of the City’s
financial transparency and strategic planning resources available on the City

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website. He referenced Council-adopted strategic documents outlining the City’s
shift from caution to growth and noted that these materials provide information
on City priorities, initiatives, and overall strategy. He highlighted specific
priorities such as financial transparency, including financial snapshots, GFOA
awards, and the City’s interactive GIS zoning map, which allows users to view
zoning classifications for individual properties. He reviewed additional initiatives
including maintaining in-house code enforcement, community and economic
development efforts such as the Trenton Square development, parks and
recreation planning, and financial planning assumptions made during the prior
year. Mr. Mesisklis also discussed the Citizens Academy, noting upcoming dates
and available openings, and reviewed departmental summary pages that
include mission statements, staffing levels, major equipment, performance
metrics, funding sources, and historical budget and expense trends. He
explained that while these tools are more user-friendly than the Ohio Open
Checkbook, they are updated annually and are budget- and priority-based rather
than real-time financial data. He concluded by reiterating where these resources
can be found on the City website and stated that residents may contact the
Finance Office for additional information or assistance.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. Minutes of the December 18th, 2025, Council Work Session.
2. Minutes of the December 18th, 2025, Regular Council Meeting.
3. Minutes of the January 8th, 2026, Regular Council Meeting
4. Minutes of the January 8th, 2026, Council Work Session

Motion –To Amend The Minutes Of The December 18th 2025 Regular Council Meeting To Include Vice
Mayor Croucher’s Roll Call Vote on Item #7 on record of the Regular Council Meeting Minutes Regarding
A Resolution approving the terms and conditions of a three year successor collective bargaining
agreement negotiated between the City of Trenton, Ohio and the Ohio Patrolmen’s Benevolent
Association Patrol Officers, Authorizing and Directing Execution of Said Collective Bargaining Agreement
And Declaring An Emergency

(Roll Call Vote) 1st______Ms. Butts_______ 2nd Mr. Nichols_
YAYS: Perry, Montgomery, Nichols, Butts, Proffitt, Roark
NAYS:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT: Croucher

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City of Trenton
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Motion –To Approve the Minutes of the December 18th, 2025, Council Work Session and December 18th
Regular Council Meeting, and the Minutes of the January 8th, 2026, Council Work Session and January 8th,
2026 Regular Council Meeting.
(Roll Call Vote) 1st______Mr. Proffitt______ 2nd Ms. Montgomery_
YAYS: Perry, Montgomery, Nichols (Yay for the December 18th Work Session and Meeting) , Butts,
Proffitt, Roark (6)
NAYS:
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ABSTAIN: (Mr. Nichols abstained from the January 8th Council Work Session and Meeting) (1)
ABSENT: Croucher
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CORRESPONDENCE

1. Law Enforcement Trust Fund
a. Mr. Mesisklis discussed the Law Enforcement Trust Fund, noting that an annual
report is required by law. He explained that the fund is restricted to specific
spending categories, primarily related to training. He stated that he reconciled
the fund with the Police Department administrator and confirmed that all
revenues were properly recorded and that all expenditures complied with
allowable uses, including community preventative education and individual
officer training.
2. December Financial Snapshot (The December Financial Snapshot Can Be Viewed Below
These Minutes)
3. December 9th, 2025, Parks Board Minutes
AUDIENCE OF PUBLIC

Claudie Leslie 906 Brookwood Drive- Claudie Leslie raised concerns regarding the
placement of the veterans memorial, stating that from the beginning he supported any
location except within the park, as he believes the memorial should be prominently
displayed rather than placed in a less visible area. He also expressed concern about the
limited number of veterans banners, noting that only 15 poles were approved and that
many families, including his own, have multiple veterans they would like honored. Mr.
Beresford explained that the poles are owned by Duke Energy and require approval,
noting that approximately 45 poles were submitted for review but only 15 were
approved. Mr. Beresford stated that he will continue efforts to identify and submit
additional poles, including non-streetlight poles, as part of a second phase of the
project. Mayor added that future notifications and application opportunities should be
shared across multiple platforms, including utility bills, newsletters, the City website,
and social media, to ensure residents using different communication methods are
reached. Mayor further encouraged exploring alternative mounting options if additional
poles are not approved and expressed support for expanding the program citywide to
honor as many veterans as possible.

City of Trenton
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Zach Zenser- Zach Zenser addressed Council and residents, stating that he was present
to collect signatures on behalf of the Casey Putsch campaign. He explained that Mr.
Putsch is running for Governor and requires signatures to appear on the Republican
primary ballot in May. Mr. Zenser noted that Mr. Putsch supports regulating data center
expansion and operations, which he acknowledged is a significant issue for the City of
Trenton. He contrasted this position with Mr. Putsch’s primary opponent, Vivek
Ramaswamy, stating that Mr. Ramaswamy does not have an official position on data
center regulation and has made public comments supportive of data center expansion
and deregulation. Mr. Zenser encouraged residents who plan to vote in the Republican
primary and who support regulation of data centers to consider signing the petition to
place Mr. Putsch on the ballot.
Barry Blankenship - Barry Blankenship addressed Council, greeting the council
members and noting that, while some members are more senior, he appreciates
everyone’s service. He stated his name and that he was reading information “coming
from the state,” identifying it as House Bill 646 from the 136th General Assembly,
Regular Session 2025–2026. He listed the sponsors and co-sponsors as presented in
his remarks and stated that the bill would create a “data center study commission” and
declare an emergency. Mr. Blankenship referenced Section 1 and read portions defining
a “data center study commission” and defining “data center” as a physical facility
equipped with or connected to one or more computers used for processing or
transmitting data. He stated he would not read all parts of the definition and moved to
the portion he said he wanted to highlight: Section D, which he read as directing the
commission to examine multiple topics concerning data centers, including
environmental impact; effects on the electrical grid (including behind-the-meter electric
supply) and impacts on consumer utility rates, which he noted as significant given
recent increases in utility bills; water usage and impacts on local water supply; noise
pollution; light pollution; impacts on the local economy; impacts on farmland; value to
national security and development of artificial intelligence; reports of foreign
propaganda intended to create opposition to data centers; and any other relevant topics
determined by the commission. He added that he believed additional topics should be
considered. Mr. Blankenship then referenced Section 2 and read language declaring the
act an emergency measure necessary for the immediate preservation of public peace,
health, and safety. He stated this was consistent with concerns he had raised during
prior discussions about the data center project, and he read that the stated necessity
was tied to data centers proliferating rapidly in the absence of a specific regulatory
structure or historical precedent, generating serious concerns among citizens and
creating an unstable environment for local decision-making. He read that verifiable
information is crucial both for citizens facing new development and for local political
subdivisions tasked with approving development, as well as for investors seeking to site
data centers throughout Ohio, emphasizing that the language stated verifiable
information benefits “all concerned parties.” He further read that such information is
urgently needed due to rapid development of emerging technology and a lack of general
knowledge concerning data centers in Ohio, and he noted the bill’s language providing
that the act would go into immediate effect. Mr. Blankenship stated that Council

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represents the residents who elected them, including those not present at the meeting.
He stated he was speaking on behalf of citizens in Trenton as well as neighboring
Woodsdale and nearby residents who would be in close proximity to the proposed site.
He requested that Council vote that evening to adopt a moratorium “until this act is
passed” and the state establishes guidelines, stating that the moratorium would allow
time to obtain the information needed so that, if the project proceeds, it does so in the
safest manner possible. He reiterated that he was asking Council to “wait on the state,”
and he stated that doing so would help ensure residents and officials have the
information, questions, and answers needed for future meetings and discussions so
that “everybody can agree.” He concluded by asking whether a moratorium was possible
and again requested a moratorium until better studies are available and the state
approves appropriate guidance. In response, Mayor stated that a moratorium would be
up to Council. City Attorney Nick Ziepfel responded that the proposal described is not yet
enacted law and explained that it had not been introduced into committee and had not
advanced through the legislative process, indicating that it would still have multiple
steps remaining before it could become law.
Lori - Lori, a Trenton resident, addressed Council and stated that while Council has
previously indicated there have not been enough studies on the overall effects of data
centers, there are existing studies on the materials and chemicals used in their
operation. She questioned whether Council members had researched those materials
and outlined a range of potential health and environmental concerns, including diesel
fuel and exhaust emissions, battery systems (including lead-acid and lithium-ion
batteries), heavy metals such as cadmium, mercury, and lead from electronic
components, and various water treatment chemicals. She cited potential impacts such
as respiratory illness, neurological damage, kidney damage, cardiovascular disease,
noise pollution, air quality degradation, and fire risks associated with high-voltage
electrical equipment and battery systems. She stated that these substances and risks
could contaminate air and water and pose acute and chronic health issues. Lori
concluded that, in her view, the risks of data centers outweigh the benefits, stated that
residents were not given a vote on the sale of the property, and urged Council to listen
to residents, asserting that the decision places Trenton, Woodsdale, and surrounding
communities at risk.

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Jeremy Brown - Jeremy Brown addressed Council and stated that he shared the same
concerns previously raised by his girlfriend, Lori, noting that she lives with lupus, an
autoimmune condition. He stated that the chemicals and materials discussed earlier
should be a concern not only for Council but for the broader community and expressed
his view that proceeding without comprehensive studies places residents at risk. Mr.
Brown questioned Council’s decision-making process regarding the sale of the land and
asked whether Council was prioritizing corporate interests over the protection of
residents, families, and the environment. He referenced comments he attributed to U.S.
Senator Bernie Sanders, characterizing data center development as a “money grab,”
and questioned whether Council was standing with “corporate America” rather than
local residents. He emphasized long-term impacts on future generations, expressed
opposition to environmentally harmful development, and concluded by urging Council to
consider the health, safety, and well-being of the community, stating his opposition to
the project.
Angie Markham 600 South First – Angie Markham, 600 South First Street, addressed
Council and thanked Council, City staff, and the Public Works Department for their
continued efforts to reduce water loss. She stated that she was alarmed to learn that
water loss had been near 40 percent earlier in 2025 and noted that reducing it to
approximately 30 percent within a year represented meaningful progress, while
acknowledging that continued efforts are still necessary. She expressed appreciation for
the budgeting decisions and staff work focused on water conservation.
Ms. Markham then revisited concerns raised at the prior meeting regarding
communication about grading activity and grading permits related to the data center
site. She clarified that she did not intend to “call out” any individual, but wanted to
provide Mr. Nichols an opportunity to respond to comments he had made on Facebook
indicating that Butler County had issued grading permits. Mr. Nichols responded that he
learned of the permit issuance only one to two days before responding on Facebook and
stated that he shared the information promptly after learning it. He explained that he
routinely answers questions on social media to the best of his ability and emphasized
that he provides truthful information, even if residents may disagree with his responses.
Ms. Markham acknowledged and appreciated the clarification and confirmed that her
concern was whether the information had been known earlier and withheld, which Mr.
Nichols stated was not the case. Ms. Markham then addressed comments made during
the previous meeting regarding community division and the idea that residents should
“move on” when outcomes do not align with their preferences. She emphasized the
importance of maintaining an open mind, recognizing both benefits and concerns, and
working toward compromise rather than framing the issue as one side winning and the
other losing. She stated that, for her, the data center decision is not simply a matter of
preference but a life-changing issue. She explained that the proposed data center is
located approximately half a mile from her home and that, based on her understanding
of data centers, artificial intelligence, and related environmental and health concerns,
she believes the project may require her family to relocate. She noted that her home
has been in her family since the 1950s and emphasized the emotional and personal
significance of the decision. Ms. Markham concluded by urging Council and residents to

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recognize that the issue carries different weight for different individuals and reiterated
that her comments stem from concern for her family, her health, and the long-term wellbeing of the community.
Dale Perry 839 Autumn Court- Dale Perry, 839 Out of Court, addressed Council and
residents, stating that he understands the concerns being expressed, noting that he has
lived in Trenton his entire life and that his home, built in the early 1960s, will continue
to be occupied by his family and grandchildren. He expressed frustration with what he
described as disrespectful criticism of Council members on social media, emphasizing
that he respects those serving on Council and believes they are acting honorably,
regardless of the decisions they ultimately make. He stated that he loves the City of
Trenton and intends to remain in the community, and that Council members deserve
respect for their service. Mr. Perry further discussed the City’s financial realities,
referencing rising taxes and costs, and emphasized the need for additional revenue to
maintain essential services. He stated that without new revenue sources, residents
could face levies or reductions in police and fire services, staffing shortages, and
impacts on schools and property values. He concluded by encouraging residents to
understand the fiscal challenges facing the City, asked for prayers for Mr. Croucher, and
announced an upcoming “Coffee with a Cop” event scheduled for February 6 at State
Street Coffee at 7:00 a.m., thanking Council for the opportunity to speak.

City of Trenton
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
January 22nd, 2026 - 7:30 p.m.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
PUBLIC HEARINGS
NEW BUSINESS

1. A MOTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO PURCHASE TWO KUBOTA ZD 1211
TURN MOWERS FROM ZIMMER TRACTOR FOR THIRTY-SEVEN THOUSAND FORTY-FOUR
DOLLARS AND FORTY-FOUR CENTS. ($37,044.44) AND FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE
CITY MANAGER TO SIGN ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS RELATED THERETO.
Motion –That the Motion Be Authorized
(Roll Call Vote) 1st______Mr. Nichols_______ 2nd Ms. Butts_
YAYS: Perry, Montgomery, Nichols, Butts, Proffitt, Roark
NAYS:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT: Croucher

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2. A MOTION TO APPOINT JOSH VINSON TO FILL THE VACANCY ON THE BOARD OF ZONING
APPEALS FOR A 4 YEAR TERM ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2029.
Motion –That the Motion Be Appoint
(Roll Call Vote) 1st______Ms. Montgomery______ 2nd Ms. Butts_
YAYS: Perry, Montgomery, Nichols, Butts, Proffitt, Roark
NAYS:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT: Croucher

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3. A MOTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A PURCHASE AGREEMENT
WITH TIM LALLY CHEVROLET, FOR THE PURPOSE OF PURCHASING A 2025 CHEVROLET
TAHOE POLICE VEHICLE IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED FIFTY-THREE THOUSAND
DOLLARS AND ZERO CENTS ($53,000.00) FOR USE BY THE CITY OF TRENTON POLICE
DEPARTMENT AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SIGN ALL DOCUMENTS
RELATED THERETO.
Motion –That the Motion Be Authorized
(Roll Call Vote) 1st______Mr. Proffitt_______ 2nd Ms. Montgomery_
YAYS: Perry, Montgomery, Nichols, Butts, Proffitt, Roark
NAYS:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT: Croucher

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City of Trenton
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
January 22nd, 2026 - 7:30 p.m.
LEGISLATION

Motion –That Items 1 through 4 Under Legislation Be Read By Title Only
(Roll Call Vote) 1st______Mr. Nichols_______ 2nd Ms. Butts_
YAYS: Perry, Montgomery, Nichols, Butts, Proffitt, Roark
NAYS:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT: Croucher

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1. A RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE BUTLER COUNTY AUDITOR TO ADVANCE TO THE
FINANCE DIRECTOR OF THE CITY OF TRENTON, OHIO, TAXES ASSESSED AND
COLLECTED FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF TRENTON, OHIO. (First Reading)
2. AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH CHRIS PROESCHEL FARMS,
LLC, FOR THE LEASE OF REAL PROPERTY OWENED BY THE CITY OF TRENTON, OHIO,
AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. (First Reading)
3. AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH ALEX PROESCHEL FOR THE
LEASE OF REAL PROPERTY OWNED BY THE CITY OF TRENTON, OHIO, AND DECLARING
AN EMERGENCY. (First Reading)
4. AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF THE FIRST
EXTENSION AND MODIFICATION OF THE PROSECUTION SERVICES AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF TRENTON, OHIO AND THE CITY OF MIDDLETOWN, OHIO, AND
DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. (First Reading, Suspend Rules)
Motion –Suspend The Rules and The Ordinance Is Voted On Tonight
(Roll Call Vote) 1st______Ms. Butts______ 2nd Ms. Montgomery_
YAYS: Perry, Montgomery, Nichols, Butts, Proffitt, Roark
NAYS:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT: Croucher

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Motion –The Ordinance Be Approved
(Roll Call Vote) 1st______Ms. Butts_______ 2nd Ms. Montgomery_
YAYS: Perry, Montgomery, Nichols, Butts, Proffitt, Roark
NAYS:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT: Croucher

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City of Trenton
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
January 22nd, 2026 - 7:30 p.m.
REPORTS

1. City Attorney, Nick Ziepfel- Mr. Ziepfel sent his condolences to Vice Mayor Croucher and
his family.
2. Finance Director, Matthew Mesisklis- Mr. Mesisklis offered his condolences to the Vice
Mayor and his family on the loss of his mother, stating, “May her memory be eternal,”
and then reported on two items. He first discussed the City’s transition to the Regional
Income Tax Agency (RITA), noting that tax filing season is approaching, residents should
have received a mailer about the change, and some may have already set up their RITA
accounts; however, he emphasized that the City still has income tax staff available to
assist residents who have difficulty accessing RITA, prefer to submit their city tax returns
in person, or have questions about the transition, explaining that residents may drop off
their W-2s, 1099s, and 1040s using the drop box or meet with staff, who will prepare
the returns and forward them to RITA. He then addressed hazardous waste concerns
related to batteries and the chemicals they contain, stating that although some
guidance allows certain household batteries to be disposed of in the trash, he does not
recommend doing so, and noted that the City provides a battery collection receptacle
outside the Mayor’s Court Clerk’s Office for car-battery-size or smaller batteries; he
explained that residents are not charged for disposal, some batteries are taken to
recycling facilities that may either charge or pay for them, any proceeds go to the Parks
Department, and residents are encouraged to bring household batteries to City Hall for
proper disposal.
3. Clerk of Council, Stanislav Beresford- Mr. Beresford reported that staff will continue
efforts related to the Hometown Hero banner program and thanked the veteran who
spoke on the matter. He also noted the potential for winter weather over the upcoming
weekend, with forecasts calling for approximately 6 to 7 inches of snow in surrounding
areas. He encouraged residents to review emergency preparedness resources available
through organizations such as the Butler County Emergency Management Agency and
Duke Energy, which provide guidance on winter storm and snow preparation, and noted
that links to these resources have been shared on the City’s Facebook page. Mr.
Beresford additionally extended condolences to Vice Mayor Croucher and his family.
4. City Manager, Marcos Nichols- City Manager Nichols stated that he would like to echo
the prayers offered for the Vice Mayor and his family. He reported that he did not have
any additional reports but asked Council to consider whether there was interest in
reintroducing the use of a consent agenda. He explained that a consent agenda would
allow multiple routine motions to be approved in a single vote, with the option for
Council to pull any individual item for separate discussion if desired. It was noted that
the use of a consent agenda had been approved in the past but had fallen out of regular
practice. City Manager Nichols indicated that Council already has an ordinance outlining
agenda structure and rules of Council, and that language related to a consent agenda
could be updated and brought back for consideration. Council members expressed
general support for the idea, with one member noting that adequate time should be

City of Trenton
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
January 22nd, 2026 - 7:30 p.m.
provided for Council and the public to review all items on the consent agenda before
voting, and that any item could be removed for discussion if questions arose. Another
Council member shared that consent agendas have worked well in other settings and
help streamline meetings. City Manager Nichols stated that staff would review and
update the applicable language and bring a proposal back to Council for consideration.

City of Trenton
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
January 22nd, 2026 - 7:30 p.m.
AUDIENCE OF COUNCIL

Mr. Roark- Mr. Roark said he appreciated everyone coming out and the information shared
during the meeting, and noted that the full council plans to tour a data center in February to
better understand the issue firsthand. He emphasized that there are two sides to the
discussion and that he wants to see the facilities for himself rather than rely on what he
described as fear-based portrayals of noise, lighting, and environmental impacts. As a newer
council member, he shared that he is still learning and asked residents not to view council as
the enemy, explaining that he has lived in the community for nearly 30 years, raised his family
in Trenton, and has grandchildren growing up there. He rejected claims that he is motivated
by money or “corporate America,” referencing the earlier Bernie Sanders comment, and
stressed that he works hard, owns a construction business, and has invested decades of his
life in the community. Mr. Roark stated that he does not support anything that would harm,
pollute, or destroy Trenton and reiterated that his goal is to do what is best both for the
residents and for the city as a whole, concluding that judgments about his intentions are
incorrect.
Ms. Butts- Ms. Butts expressed her condolences to Vice Mayor Croucher and his family,
congratulated Mr. Vinson and Mr. Farmer on joining the Board of Zoning Appeals, and thanked
Councilman Proffitt for stepping up to serve on the Planning Commission. She also thanked
Mr. Leslie for speaking about the placement of the Veterans Memorial, noting that while the
issue has been discussed frequently, she would like an update on where the matter currently
stands. Ms. Butts went on to thank everyone who continues to attend meetings and speak
during public comment, emphasizing that she hears and understands the concerns being
raised. She stated clearly that council is not listening with “deaf ears,” but is there to listen to
residents and make the best decisions possible, and concluded by reiterating that she is
present, attentive, and listening.
Mr. Proffitt- Mr. Proffitt shared his condolences to Vice Mayor Croucher and his family, then
highlighted the Citizens Academy, noting that while the deadline was technically that day, he
believed applications would still be accepted. He said he attended the first academy with Mr.
Farmer and found it very informative, praising Chief Carr and Chief Seabald for their excellent
presentations, noting that the zoning session was especially educational, and humorously
describing one presentation as “by comparison boring,” while still emphasizing that it was
informative. He also spoke highly of the public works portion of the academy, saying it was
impressive to learn about the equipment and the scope of work performed daily by the
department. Finally, he raised a question he has heard from several residents and asked that
it be discussed at a future meeting, specifically requesting an update on the status of the
baby safe haven box at the fire station, which had been discussed prior to his time on council,
before concluding his remarks.
Ms. Montgomery- Councilwoman Montgomery thanked Pastor Keith Risner, noting their long
history together dating back to her early involvement with EMA, and expressed her deep
respect for him as a longtime, well-respected member of the community, a pastor, and a
friend. She shared that she and her sister have been praying daily for Vice Mayor Croucher
over the past eight to nine months, specifically asking for strength, and said she would
continue those prayers for him and his family in the days ahead, adding that her work in
hospice gives her a deep understanding of these moments. She then commended the city’s

City of Trenton
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
January 22nd, 2026 - 7:30 p.m.
public works, fire, and police departments, especially in light of the inclement weather
forecasted for the weekend, stating she is proud that Trenton’s roads are often cleared more
quickly than surrounding areas and expressing gratitude for the dedication, skill, and safetyfocused work of city staff, before concluding her remarks.
Mr. Nichols - Mr. Nichols offered his condolences to the Croucher family, noting that it has
been a difficult time and acknowledging that Vice Mayor Croucher and his wife had been
caring for his mother in their home as her health declined, which he emphasized is never an
easy responsibility, especially when the outcome is known. Turning to the data center
discussion, Mr. Nichols expressed frustration with what he described as false information
being repeatedly shared publicly, stating that council has made efforts to provide accurate
information but continues to see claims that are not true, such as assertions that the facility
would use five million gallons of water per day or discharge wastewater onto the ground. He
said much of the controversy could be reduced if misinformation stopped circulating, and
explained that while additional details will be shared as the process unfolds, there are
reasons why certain information cannot yet be released. Mr. Nichols emphasized that council
cares deeply about the community and would not support anything that would cause harm,
adding that council has received significantly more information than residents may realize,
even though not all of it can currently be disclosed. He concluded by stating that was all he
had for the evening.
Mayor Perry - Mayor Perry extended his condolences to Vice Mayor Croucher and shared a
personal example of his dedication to the community, explaining that Vice Mayor Croucher
had called him earlier that day asking whether council would forgive his absence and whether
he should attend the meeting despite what his family was going through. Mayor Perry said he
advised him not to attend, noting that Vice Mayor Croucher had cared for his mother for a
long time and that his concern for the community never stopped, even during this difficult
period. He added that Vice Mayor Croucher was still watching the meeting from home and
texting feedback throughout the evening, including comments related to parking concerns
raised by residents. Mayor Perry then welcomed new board members Josh and Ted,
congratulating them on stepping into public service and thanking them for their commitment,
noting that board service can be challenging but rewarding. He reminded residents that the
next community roundtable will be held on January 27 at 6:00 p.m. and explained that council
attendance is limited to avoid a quorum, encouraging interested council members to
coordinate through Stas on a first-come, first-served basis. Mayor Perry also echoed
reminders about the upcoming winter storm, asking residents to move vehicles off the streets
if possible to assist snow removal and improve safety. He further proposed that if a power
outage lasts longer than approximately eight hours, the City Building be opened as a warming
and charging center using backup generators, offering to personally help staff the building so
regular city employees would not be required to come in on their days off. He concluded by
encouraging residents to be prepared for outages and service disruptions during severe
weather, sharing a recent local internet outage as an example, and thanked everyone for
attending, participating, and expressing their views, while wishing the community safety in
the days ahead.

City of Trenton
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
January 22nd, 2026 - 7:30 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT

Motion - That the meeting be adjourned.
(Roll Call Vote) 1st______Mr. Roark____ 2nd Ms. Montgomery_ Time:8:58 P.M.
YAYS: Perry, Montgomery, Nichols, Butts, Proffitt, Roark
NAYS:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT: Croucher

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DECEMBER 31, 2025 - CITY OF TRENTON FINANCIAL SNAPSHOT
Fund Name

Original Budget
(2025)

011 GENERAL FUND
013 GENERAL DEBT SERVICE FUND
023 WATER DEBT SERVICE FUND
025 WATER IMPROVEMENTS FUND
026 WATER REVENUE FUND
027 WATER RATE STABILIZATION FUND
028 UTILITY CREDIT MEMO
036 WATER SYSTEM RESERVE FUND
050 UTILITY DEPOSIT TRUST FUND
066 SEWER REVENUE FUND
076 SEWER RESERVE FUND
096 REFUSE REVENUE FUND
102 STREET MAINTENANCE & REPAIR FUND
132 PARKS & RECREATION IMPROVEMENTS FUND
166 STORMWATER PHASE II FUND
192 COUNTY MOTOR VEHICLE LICENSE FUND
202 MUNICIPAL MOTOR VEHICLE LICENSE FUND
218 POLICE LEVY FUND
222 FIRE LEVY FUND
223 FIRE LEVY - CAPITAL & DEBT FUND
224 FIRE DEPOSIT ESCROW FUND
226 CASH BOND DEPOSIT FUND
234 GENERAL CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND
250 GENERAL STABILIZATION RESERVE FUND
251 PROPERTY REHABILITATION FUND
252 MAYOR'S COURT CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS FUND
253 TAX INCREMENT EQUIVALENT FUND
254 MUNICIPAL BUILDING PROJECT FUND
255 TIF - CARVANA INDUSTRIAL PARK
256 TIF- MAGNODE INDUSTRIAL PARK
402 LAW ENFORCEMENT TRUST FUND
432 FEDERAL ASSET FORFEITURE FUND
518 UNCLAIMED MONEYS--TRUST FUND
890 EMPLOYEE TERMINATION BENEFITS FUND
Grand Total

$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$

*Expenses Include only 2025 budgeted items
*Supplemental Budgets not reflected

8,267,603
456,532
2,999,668
260,000
55,000
1,869,786
800,000
1,349,656
891,277
2,131,000
284,527
150,000
170,000
4,113,348
1,819,042
130,650
26,100
200,000
30,000
250,000
70,000
10,000
3,000
30,000
26,367,189

YTD Spent (2025)

$
$
$

9,141,227
1,159,221
456,531

$

3,056,800

$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$

432,210
74,244
1,857,290
585,262
1,441,250
807,298
568,956
176,595

$
$
$
$

4,283,431
1,895,686
130,650
26,100

$

12,251,319

$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$

57,935
30,718
1,494,465
182,894
103,567
21,447
1,208

$
$

166,743
40,403,047

Original Revenue
Estimate (2025)

% Spend

111% $
100%
0%
102%
0%
0%
166%
135%
99%
73%
107%
91%

$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$

27%
62%
0%
0%
104%
104%
100%
100%
0%
6126%
0%
193%
0%
598%
0%
261%
1036%
715%
0%
0%
556%
153.2% $

8,608,000
0
456,532
2,918,000
5,000
260,000
60,000
1,870,000
30,000
1,300,000
848,000
1,683,700
308,000
150,000
170,000
4,174,000
1,418,500
90,958
960,000
20,000
2,000
1,350,000
72,000
40,000
700
38,000
26,833,390

YTD Received

$
$
$

8,772,468
1,825,672
456,532

$

3,120,731

$
$
$
$
$
$
$

(2,404)
512,134
84,750
1,821,605
163,552
1,326,738
996,254

$
$

1,908,903
315,073

$
$
$
$

152,151
4,586,586
1,624,176
90,958

$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$

40,320,743
50,683
2,918
1,480,985
73,197
65,271
10,343
50
238,000

$ 69,998,069

% Received

CASH Remaining

102% $
$
100% $
0% $
107% $
0% $
-48% $
197% $
141% $
97% $
545% $
102% $
117% $
113% $
102% $
0% $
90% $
110% $
114% $
100% $
0% $
0% $
4200% $
0% $
253% $
146% $
110% $
0% $
102% $
163% $
0% $
0% $
0% $
626% $
$

3,263,898
666,451
1
300,000
1,069,442
300,000
22,554
594,693
259,478
1,061,892
1,790,692
424,622
907,894
2,094,069
395,051
272,665
447,154
681,322
106,962
33,662,328
948,366
119,490
508
4,296,190
48,710
14,857
1,117
6,293
229,062
53,985,761

CASH Policy

$

Notes

2,333,177
$1.8m Premium, 740k Issuance Cost

$
$
$

300,000
795,715
300,000

$

300,000 Water Tower Loan + Construction beginning

$
$

979,701
300,000

$

96,745

$

826,760

$32m Issuance

Missed $193k Tax Bill

$
$

143,361
6,375,459

MAJOR REVENUES
INCOME TAX
AGO DELINQUENT TAX COLLECTIONS
PROPERTY TAX / PILOT / ROLLBACK
WATER SERVICE
SEWER SERVICE
REFUSE SERVICE
EMS TRANSPORT
INTEREST
GAS TAXES
VEHICLE REGISTRATION (STATE, CITY)
TOTAL - MAJOR SOURCES

2024 YTD
2025 YTD
$
4,057,927 $
4,124,872
$
2,049,627 $
1,959,308
$
4,171,615 $
4,193,696
$
2,346,636 $
2,375,404
$
1,814,398 $
1,821,175
$
1,246,641 $
1,326,738
$
366,123 $
434,068
$
831,293 $
1,147,996
$
706,713 $
724,266
$
182,626 $
235,167
$
17,590,973 $
18,342,690

Bank

Statement Balance

1st Financial
StarOhio
Redtree Financial
Huntington
TOTAL BANK STATEMENT BALANCE
TOTAL DEPOSITS-IN-TRANSIT
TOTAL BOOK FUND BALANCE
Month-end credit memos available

$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$

TOTAL MONTH-END UNCLEARED CHECKS

$

NET DIFFERENCE (Bank over Book)

$

1,840,126
7,301,971
45,158,875
44,586
54,345,559
10,283.07
53,985,761
22,554.05

$
$
$
$

As recommended by the Ohio Auditor of State, these statements are prepared
monthly and provided to the public for accountability purposes

29,211
80,392
1,106
110,709

348,879.19 *See Edenred 12/31 ACHs

43,756

Audit Limit %
0.08%

Miller-Valentine Design-Build Trenton Community and Municipal Complex
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$

RedTree Financial. To maximize returns, funds are held in common with investment
advisors and then interest earnings are allocated to the City's Capital Improvement
Fund.

Month Interest

% Difference

Invoice Description
Interviews with staff, facility drawings, virtual design
Facility Drawings, Staff Interviews, Site review
Department Interviews, Design Alterations
Internal Design + Securty Specifics
Internal Design + Security + Pool specifics
HVAC + Security + Furnishing design
Electrical + Jail + Furnishing Design
Electrical + Security Design
Mobilization and Permiting Prep
Mobilization and Permitting
Grading and Temp Roadway
Total Spent as of 12/31/25
Fund 234 - Capital Improvement

2025 Rev. Est. %The
Rec.City of Trenton has several funds, dedicated to various purposes of local
These funds have distinct revenues which they are allowed to collect,
$
4,300,000 governance.
104.2%
$
1,800,000 and equally-distinct
91.9% categories of spending that each fund can be used to provide for
city operations. As good stewards of public finances, the City has
$
4,123,000 projects and98.3%
policies within its various funds to maintain minimum balances based on spending
$
2,325,000
#REF!
trends. These policies allow Trenton's operations to remain efficient and intact even
$
1,825,000
76.8%
in times of crisis.
Ample reserves also contribute the City's respectable Bond rating of
$
1,300,000 Aa1, which promotes
98.0%
access to low-interest debt to complete large-scale projects
$
290,000 without undue
66.8%
debt burden. Reserves also allow for the collection of interest revenue
$
600,000 to further improve
52.3% the City's financial security. The City holds its funds in StarOhio Goverment Investment Pool - which operates as a liquid money-market
$
680,000 Ohio's Local93.9%
also invests in securities such as CDs, Municipal Bonds, Treasury
$
255,000 fund. The City
108.4%
Commercial Paper for more aggressive yields with its investment advisor,
$ 17,498,000 Bonds, and 95.4%

Amount
99,103
322,085
74,327
486,617
347,583
208,551
208,550
69,516
69,517
703,505
1,731,971
4,321,326

Pay Date
2/12/2025
2/27/2025
3/25/2025
4/24/2025
5/31/2025
6/25/2025
7/31/2025
8/29/2025
9/30/2025
10/31/2025
12/19/2025

7%

RESOLUTION NO 01-2026
A RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE BUTLER COUNTY AUDITOR TO ADVANCE TO
THE FINANCE DIRECTOR OF THE CITY OF TRENTON, OHIO, TAXES ASSESSED AND
COLLECTED FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF TRENTON, OHIO.
WHEREAS, Ohio Revised Code Section 321.34 provides that the Council of an Ohio municipal
corporation may request from the appropriate County Auditor advance payment of tax funds assessed
and collected for and on behalf of such municipal corporation; and
WHEREAS, the aforesaid statute requires that such request be made by a formal resolution and that
such advance payment of tax funds be paid to the Finance Director of the municipal corporation;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Trenton, County of
Butler, Ohio:
SECTION 1. That Pursuant to Ohio Revised Code Section 321.34, the Council of the City of
Trenton, Ohio hereby request that the Butler County Auditor advance the Finance
Director of the City of Trenton, Ohio taxes assessed in 2025 for and on behalf of the
City of Trenton and collected in 2026.
SECTION 2. This Resolution serves as an appropriate request to distribute advances of collected tax
funds at all various points as determined by the County Auditor in Calendar Year 2026.
SECTION 3. This Resolution shall take effect and be in full force from and after the earliest period
allowed by law.
PASSED
AYES
ABSENT
First Reading
Second Reading

Ryan Perry
NAYS

Mayor
Rules Suspended
AYES
NAYS_____
ABSENT

ATTEST:
Stanislav Beresford_________________________
CLERK OF COUNCIL
CERTIFICATE
I, the undersigned Clerk of Council for the City of Trenton, Ohio, Ohio, hereby certify that the
foregoing Resolution No. 01-2026 is a true and correct copy as passed by the Council of the City of
Trenton, Ohio on the 5th day of February, 2026 and that at least two-thirds of the elected members
voted in the affirmative on said motion.

__________________________________
Clerk of Council

ORDINANCE NO 01- 2026
AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH CHRIS PORESCHEL
FARMS, LLC, FOR THE LEASE OF REAL PROPERTY OWNED BY THE CITY OF
TRENTON, OHIO, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY
WHEREAS, the City of Trenton, Ohio (hereinafter referred to as the “City”), owns real property
identified as Butler County Auditor Parcel No. E2310-008-000-012 (hereinafter referred to as the
“Property”); and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Codified Ordinance 208.04, City Council may sell or lease real property
owned by the City if such is no longer needed for a municipal purpose; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that the Property will not be needed for any municipal purpose
during the term of the proposed lease described herein; and
WHEREAS, the City Manager has negotiated the terms and conditions of a Lease Agreement (the
“Lease Agreement”) with Chris Proeschel Farms, LLC, an Ohio limited liability company (the
“Lessee”), for the lease of approximately 132 tillable acres of the Property for agricultural use during
the 2026 crop year, said Lease Agreement being attached hereto as Exhibit A; and
WHEREAS, under the Lease Agreement, the Lessee will lease a portion of the Property, as defined
therein, for the period beginning March 1, 2026, and ending December 31, 2026, at a rental rate of
Two Hundred Fifty Dollars ($250.00) per acre; and
WHEREAS, City Council finds and determines that approval of the Lease Agreement with Lessee on
the terms negotiated is necessary and in the best interest of the City.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Trenton, County of
Butler, Ohio:
SECTION 1. That the City Council hereby declares that the Property identified as Butler County
Parcel No. E2310-008-000-012 is not needed for any municipal purpose for the
duration of the 2026 crop year lease term.
SECTION 2. That this Council hereby finds that the rental rate of Two Hundred Fifty Dollars
($250.00) per acre for the portion of the Property as defined and provided in the Lease
Agreement represents fair market value for the agricultural use of the Property and is
in the best interest of the City.
SECTION 3. That the Lease Agreement between the City of Trenton and Chris Proeschel Farms,
LLC, substantially in the form attached hereto as Exhibit A, for the lease of the defined
portion of the Property for the 2026 crop year, is hereby approved.
SECTION 4. That this Council hereby directs the City Manager, Assistant City Manager, and
Finance Director to take all necessary administrative actions to implement and carry
out the terms of the Lease Agreement.
SECTION 5. That this Council hereby ratifies and confirms all prior actions taken by the City
Manager, Assistant City Manager, and Finance Director in connection with the
negotiation and preparation of the Lease Agreement.
SECTION 6. All formal actions of this Council related to this Ordinance and all deliberations of
Council and of any of its committees that resulted in such formal action were in
meetings open to the public in compliance with all legal requirements, including
Section 121.22 of the Revised Code.

ORDINANCE NO 01- 2026
SECTION 7. That this Ordinance shall take effect and be in full force from and after the earliest
period allowed by law.
PASSED
AYES
ABSENT
First Reading
Second Reading

Ryan Perry
NAYS

Mayor
Rules Suspended
AYES
NAYS_____
ABSENT

ATTEST:
Stanislav Beresford _________________________
CLERK OF COUNCIL
CERTIFICATE
I, the undersigned Clerk of Council for the City of Trenton, Ohio, Ohio, hereby certify that the
foregoing Ordinance No. 01-2026 is a true and correct copy as passed by the Council of the City of
Trenton, Ohio on the fifth day of February, 2026 and that a majority of the elected members voted in
the affirmative on said motion.

__________________________________
Clerk of Council

ORDINANCE NO 01- 2026
Exhibit A

ORDINANCE NO 02- 2026
AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH ALEX PORESCHEL FOR
THE LEASE OF REAL PROPERTY OWNED BY THE CITY OF TRENTON, OHIO, AND
DECLARING AN EMERGENCY
WHEREAS, the City of Trenton, Ohio (hereinafter referred to as the “City”), owns real property
identified as Butler County Auditor Parcel No. E2310-009-000-012 (hereinafter referred to as the
“Property”); and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Codified Ordinance 208.04, City Council may sell or lease real property
owned by the City if such is no longer needed for a municipal purpose; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that the Property will not be needed for any municipal purpose
during the term of the proposed lease described herein; and
WHEREAS, the City Manager has negotiated the terms and conditions of a Lease Agreement (the
“Lease Agreement”) with Alex Proeschel (the “Lessee”), for the lease of approximately 44 tillable
acres of the Property for agricultural use during the 2026 crop year, said Lease Agreement being
attached hereto as Exhibit A; and
WHEREAS, under the Lease Agreement, the Lessee will lease a portion of the Property, as defined
therein, for the period beginning March 1, 2026, and ending December 31, 2026, at a rental rate of
Two Hundred Fifty Dollars ($250.00) per acre; and
WHEREAS, City Council finds and determines that approval of the Lease Agreement with Lessee on
the terms negotiated is necessary and in the best interest of the City.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Trenton, County of
Butler, Ohio:
SECTION 1. That the City Council hereby declares that the Property identified as Butler County
Parcel No. E2310-009-000-012 is not needed for any municipal purpose for the
duration of the 2026 crop year lease term.
SECTION 2. That this Council hereby finds that the rental rate of Two Hundred Fifty Dollars
($250.00) per acre for the portion of the Property as defined and provided in the Lease
Agreement represents fair market value for the agricultural use of the Property and is
in the best interest of the City.
SECTION 3. That the Lease Agreement between the City of Trenton and Alex Proeschel,
substantially in the form attached hereto as Exhibit A, for the lease of the defined
portion of the Property for the 2026 crop year, is hereby approved.
SECTION 4. That this Council hereby directs the City Manager, Assistant City Manager, and
Finance Director to take all necessary administrative actions to implement and carry
out the terms of the Lease Agreement.
SECTION 5. That this Council hereby ratifies and confirms all prior actions taken by the City
Manager, Assistant City Manager, and Finance Director in connection with the
negotiation and preparation of the Lease Agreement.
SECTION 6. All formal actions of this Council related to this Ordinance and all deliberations of
Council and of any of its committees that resulted in such formal action were in
meetings open to the public in compliance with all legal requirements, including
Section 121.22 of the Revised Code.

ORDINANCE NO 02- 2026
SECTION 7. That this Ordinance shall take effect and be in full force from and after the earliest
period allowed by law.
PASSED
AYES
ABSENT
First Reading
Second Reading

Ryan Perry
NAYS

Mayor
Rules Suspended
AYES
NAYS_____
ABSENT

ATTEST:
Stanislav Beresford _________________________
CLERK OF COUNCIL
CERTIFICATE
I, the undersigned Clerk of Council for the City of Trenton, Ohio, Ohio, hereby certify that the
foregoing Ordinance No. 02-2026 is a true and correct copy as passed by the Council of the City of
Trenton, Ohio on the fifth day of February, 2026 and that a majority of the elected members voted in
the affirmative on said motion.

__________________________________
Clerk of Council

ORDINANCE NO 02- 2026
Exhibit A

MOTION NO 17-2026
A MOTION TO AUTHORIZE THE CLERK OF COUNCIL TO CERTIFY TO THE OHIO
DIVISION OF LIQUOR CONTROL THE TRENTON CITY COUNCIL DOES NOT
REQUEST A HEARING ON THE APPLICATION FOR A LIQUOR PERMIT FOR TRENTON
FOOD & GROCERY LLC 313 W. STATE ST., TRENTON OH 45067

Motioned by __________ authorizing the Clerk of Council to certify to the Ohio Division of Liquor
Control the Trenton City Council does not request a hearing on the application for a liquor permit for
Trenton Food & Grocery LLC 313 W. State St., Trenton OH 45067
Seconded by: _________________________
Upon Roll Call, the Vote Resulted as follows:
AYES:__________
NAYS:__________
ABSENT:__________

CERTIFICATE
I, the undersigned Clerk of Council for the City of Trenton, Ohio, Ohio, hereby certify that the
foregoing Motion No. 17-2026 is a true and correct copy as passed by the Council of the City of
Trenton, Ohio on the 5th day of February, 2026 and that at least a majority of the elected members
voted in the affirmative on said motion.

__________________________________
Clerk of Council

Date Staff Report

City Council Meeting Staff Report
Report to: City Council
Report From: Clerk of Council, Stanislav Beresford
Agenda Item: A Motion To Authorize The Clerk Of Council To Certify To The Ohio Division Of Liquor
Control the Trenton City Council Does Not Request A Hearing On The Application For A
Liquor Permit For Trenton Food & Grocer LLC 313 W. State St., Trenton OH 45067
Ordinance/Resolution/Motion

1st Reading Date:
2nd Reading Date:

Strategic Goals
Connected Community
Economic Vitality

Contract
Fiscal Impact

Operational Excellence
Motion Date: 2/5/2026
Strong & Secure Neighborhoods
Resolution Date:
General Operations
Public Hearing Date:
Contract Required: Additional Document(s) Attached:
NA
Please see further, more detailed information regarding the
Budgeted:
fiscal impact in the summary section of this report.
Expenditure:
NA
Source Funds:
NA

Policy Issue
The Ohio Division of Liquor Control has issued a Notice to Legislative Authority regarding a request
for a transfer of ownership (TRFO) for an existing liquor permit located at 313 W. State Street,
Trenton, Ohio. Under Ohio law, the City has the opportunity to object to the issuance or transfer of a
liquor permit and request a hearing. If the City does not object, the Division of Liquor Control may
proceed with the permit action.
Policy Alternatives
-

Take no action and indicate that the City does not request a hearing.
Request a hearing to object to the permit transfer.

Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends that City Council take no action and not request a hearing. Based on staff review,
this request involves a transfer of ownership of an existing liquor permit and does not constitute a
new permit location. Staff has not identified any zoning, safety, or compliance issues associated with
the request, staff has not received any objects from City departments.

Date Staff Report

Statutory/Policy Authority
Ohio Revised Code 4303 and Ohio Administrative Code provisions governing liquor permit issuance
and transfers authorize the Ohio Division of Liquor Control to notify local legislative authorities and
provide an opportunity to request a hearing.
Fiscal Impact Summary
There is no fiscal impact associated with this item. Approval or non-objection does not obligate City
funds or resources.
Background Information
The City of Trenton received a Notice to Legislative Authority from the Ohio Division of Liquor Control
regarding a request to transfer ownership of a D-1 and D-2 Liquor permit associated with Trenton Food
& Grocer LLC, located at 313 W. State Street.
The notice provides the City with the option to request a hearing on the advisability of issuing the
permit transfer. If no response is submitted by the stated deadline, the Division may proceed with the
transfer.
Staff has reviewed the notice and recommends no objection.
Attached Information
Ohio Division of Liquor Control – Notice to Legislative Authority (TRFO)

MOTION NO 18-2026
A MOTION, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A
CONTRACT WITH BUDS CRYSLER DODGE JEEP INC. FOR THE PURCHASE
OF A 2026 RAM 1500 PROMASTER CARGO VAN AT A TOTAL COST OF FORTY
THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED FORTY-NINE DOLLARS ($40,749.00) AND
FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SIGN ALL REQUIRED
DOCUMENTS RELATED THERETO.

Motioned by authorizing the City Manager to enter a contract with Buds Chrysler Dodge
Jeep Inc., to purchase a 2026 Ram Promaster 1500 Cargo Van in the amount of $40,749.00 and
authorizing the City Manager to sign all documents related thereto.
Seconded by:
Upon Roll Call, the Vote Resulted as follows:
AYES:
NAYS:
ABSENT:

CERTIFICATE
I, the undersigned Clerk of Council for the City of Trenton, Ohio, Ohio, hereby certify that
the foregoing Motion No. 1 8 -2026 is a true and correct copy as passed by the Council of the City of
Trenton, Ohio on the 5th day of February, 2026, and that at least a majority of the elected members
voted in the affirmative on said motion.

Clerk of Council

Staff Report

City Council Meeting Staff Report
Report to:

The Honorable Mayor Ryan Perry & Members of the City Council

Report From:

Cody Truster, Fleet Maintenance Supervisor

Agenda Item: Under New Business, A Motion Authorizing the City Manager to enter into a contract
with Buds Chrysler Dodge Jeep Inc., for the purchase of a 2026 Ram Promaster 1500
Cargo Van
Ordinance/Resolution/Motion
Motion

Contract
Fiscal Impact

1st Reading Date:
Strategic Goals
nd
Connected
Community
2 Reading Date:
Economic Vitality
3rd Reading Date:
Operational Excellence
Motion Date: 2/05/26
Strong & Secure Neighborhoods
Resolution Date:
General Operations
Public Hearing Date:
Contract Required: Additional Document(s) Attached:
Please see further, more detailed information regarding the
Budgeted: Yes
fiscal impact in the summary section of this report.
Expenditure:
$40,749.00
Source Funds:
234-1907-53105

Policy Issue
Does the City Council wish to approve a motion authorizing the City Manager to purchase a 2026
Ram Promaster 1500 Cargo Van from Bud’s Chrysler Dodge Jeep, Inc., in the amount of
$40,749.00, for use by the IT Department and the Event Coordinator?
Policy Alternative
The City Council can choose not to approve the motion. The IT Department and the Event Coordinator
will continue to share use of the current Administration Vehicle or use personal vehicles, defer the
purchase, and/or seek alternative vehicles.
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends that Council receive this report and approve the Motion Authorizing the City
Manager to purchase a 2006 Ram Promaster 1500 Cargo Van.
Statutory/Policy Authority
• Article III, Legislative Action, of the Charter of the City of Trenton.
• Chapter 208.02 Contracting Authority and Procedures
• Charter Section 7 .04 Contracting Procedures

Staff Report

Fiscal Impact Summary
This vehicle was requested during the 2026 budget discussions with City Manager Marcos Nichols
and Finance Director Matthew Mesisklis. Adding this vehicle to the City’s fleet will provide a shared
resource for the IT Department and the Event Coordinator, reducing reliance on personal vehicles for
City business. The increased cargo capacity will also ensure adequate space to transport equipment
and materials needed to support departmental operations and City events.

Background Information
The City’s Administration staff currently share a single vehicle across the department. Adding this
vehicle to the fleet will provide the IT Department with reliable transportation for moving equipment
between city-owned facilities, reducing the need to use personal vehicles for city business. The
vehicle will also support the Event Coordinator by providing adequate space to transport event
supplies for multiple events held throughout the years.
Attached Information
• Buds Chrysler Dodge Jeep Inc.
• Sourcewell Bid# TB6084

MOTION NO 19-2026
A MOTION, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER AN AGREEMENT
WITH BENDPAK FOR THE PURCHASE OF A BENDPAK, 14,000 LBS.
ALIGNMENT LIFT AND A BENDPAK 3D ALIGNER FROM BENDPAK INC. AT A
TOTAL COST OF THIRTY-ONE THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED THIRTY-THREE
DOLLARS ($31,933.00) AND FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER
TO SIGN ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS RELATED THERETO.

Motioned by authorizing the City Manager to enter an agreement with BendPak to
Purchase a Bendpak 14,000 lbs. Alignment lift and a BendPak 3D Aligner in the amount of $31,933.00
and authorizing the City Manager to sign all documents related thereto.
Seconded by:
Upon Roll Call, the Vote Resulted as follows:
AYES:
NAYS:
ABSENT:

CERTIFICATE
I, the undersigned Clerk of Council for the City of Trenton, Ohio, Ohio, hereby certify that
the foregoing Motion No. 1 9 -2026 is a true and correct copy as passed by the Council of the City of
Trenton, Ohio on the 5th day of F e b r u a r y 2026, and that at least a majority of the elected
members voted in the affirmative on said motion.

Clerk of Council

Staff Report

City Council Meeting Staff Report
Report to:

The Honorable Mayor Ryan Perry & Members of the City Council

Report From:

Cody Truster, Fleet Maintenance Supervisor

Agenda Item: Under New Business, A motion to authorize the City Manage to purchase a BendPak
14,000 lbs. Alignment Lift and a BendPak 3D Aligner.
Ordinance/Resolution/Motion
Motion

Contract
Fiscal Impact

1st Reading Date:
Strategic Goals
Connected Community
2nd Reading Date:
Economic Vitality
3rd Reading Date:
Operational Excellence
Motion Date: 2/05/26
Strong & Secure Neighborhoods
Resolution Date:
General Operations
Public Hearing Date:
Contract Required: Additional Document(s) Attached:
Please see further, more detailed information regarding the
Budgeted: Yes
fiscal impact in the summary section of this report.
Expenditure:
$31,933.00
Source Funds:
234-1907-53105

Policy Issue
Does the City Council wish to approve a motion authorizing the City Manager to purchase a BendPak
14,000 lbs. Alignment Lift and a BendPak 3D Aligner from BendPak Inc., in the amount of
$31,933.00, for use by the Fleet Maintenance Department?
Policy Alternative
City Council can choose not to approve the purchase of the BendPak 14,000-lb Alignment Lift and
the BendPak 3D Aligner and the Fleet Maintenance Department will continue using the existing
equipment and will be required to outsource all vehicle alignment services to a third-party provider.
City Council can choose to seek another vendor, defer the purchase, or simply not purchase the Lift.
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends that Council receive this report and approve the Motion Authorizing the City
Manager to purchase the BendPak 14,000-lb Alignment Lift and the BendPak 3D Aligner
Statutory/Policy Authority
• Article III, Legislative Action, of the Charter of the City of Trenton.
• Chapter 208.02 Contracting Authority and Procedures
• Charter Section 7 .04 Contracting Procedures

Staff Report

Fiscal Impact Summary
This lift was originally requested during the 2026 Budget discussion with City Manager Marcos
Nichols and Finance Director Matthew Mesisklis. Adding the vehicle alignment system to the City’s
garage will enable the Fleet Maintenance Department to perform essential front-end repairs inhouse. The equipment will improve diagnostic capabilities, support proper tire wear and vehicle
handling, and reduce reliance on third-party alignment services, resulting in long-term cost savings
and increased operational efficiency.
Background Information
The City’s Fleet Maintenance Department currently does not have an alignment system. Adding this
equipment will reduce repair downtime and allow alignment work to be completed in-house. While
most alignment systems were quoted at approximately $60,000, the City is able to secure this
system at a 45% discount through Sourcewell contract pricing. Additionally, the new four-post lift will
function not only as an alignment lift but also as an extra service lift to support a wide range of repair
needs.
Attached Information
• Quote 892269

Quote
Entered Date
1/20/26

Taken By
TC02

PO #
quote01/20/2026

Customer #
2220589

Order #
892269-00

Requested Ship Date
1/20/26

Page #
1

Bill To

Ship To

Correspondence To

City of Trenton OH

City of Trenton OH

1645 Lemonwood Drive

City of Trenton

City of Trenton Fleet Maintena

Santa Paula, CA 93060

11 East State St

2917 Woodsdale Rd

800-253-2363

Trenton, OH 45067

Trenton, OH 45067

[email protected]

United States

United States

www.bendpak.com

Instructions
Ship Point
BendPak Mobile (MB01)

Via
Flatbed

Shipped

Terms
Pmt w/Order

Notes

Line
1

2

3

Product and Description
5175172
HDS-14LSXE (220V1)
HDS-14LSXE, 14,000-lbs. Capacity /
Alignment / Limo Extended / Includes
Turnplates and Slip Plates / 220V, 1Ph
5140101
3DP4100R, 3D Aligner
3DP4100R, Target 3D Pro Imaging Aligner
(Complete) Includes Set-Up & Training
LTDACCDEL
LIMITED ACCESS DELIVERY
LIMITED ACCESS or SPECIAL DELIVERY
LOCATION
DELIVERIES TO SCHOOLS,
GOVERNMENT, FARMS, AND OTHER TIME
CONSUMING AREAS

UPC
Item
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Order
Quantity
1.00

Shipped
Quantity
1.00

Qty UM

Unit Price

Price UM

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1.00

00000

Amount(Net)

EA

12,495.00

EA

12,495.00

1.00

EA

15,108.00

EA

15,108.00

1.00

1.00

EA

70.00

EA

70.00

4

24-HR
24 Hour Notice Charge
24 Hour Notice Charge
** CUSTOMER REQUIRES A 24 HOUR
NOTICE **
** CUSTOMER REQUIRES A 24 HOUR
NOTICE **

00000

1.00

1.00

EA

0.00

EA

0.00

5

5174009
ROLLING JACK AIR LINE
KIT; HD-9/12/14
ROLLING JACK AIR LINE KIT; HD-9/12/14
5175249
RJ7W
RJ7W, 7,000-lb. Capacity / Rolling Bridge
Jack / Easy-Roll Wheels

00000

1.00

1.00

EA

110.00

EA

110.00

00000

2.00

2.00

EA

2,075.00

EA

4,150.00

6

6

Lines Total

Total Order Quantity

7.00

Subtotal

1

31,933.00

Taxes

0.00

Total

31,933.00

ATTENTION BUYER. YOUR DECISION TO PURCHASE IS YOUR CONFIRMATION THAT YOU HAVE READ AND FULLY UNDERSTAND ALL TERMS AS EXPLAINED
BELOW.
PACKAGING AND SHIPMENT
Although we will do our best to package your shipment to minimize damage, minor scratches and abrasions due to normal transportation and handling are
expected. DO NOT refuse your shipment if you observe minor scratches or abrasions. YOU MAY BE RESPONSIBLE for a 20% restocking fee and round- trip
freight charges if your claim for damage is denied and will be deducted from the credit refund. Shipping scratches and abrasions can be corrected by using our
OEM touch-up spray paint that can be obtained through your Bend Pak dealer or representative. Please be aware a forklift may be needed to receive the
equipment at the time of delivery.
OPTIONAL WHITE-GLOVE PACKAGING
For an optional surcharge, White-Glove Packaging is available for certain large equipment products. Our White-Glove service assures that the product ships in
specially fabricated wooden crates with all parts individually packaged and wrapped in protective media. Ask your BendPak sales representative for pricing
details.
RESIDENTIAL PICKUP/DELIVERY
If a shipment is to be picked up or delivered to a residential area, a $70.00 fee will apply to the order.
REGIONAL STANDARDS AS PRESCRIBED BY CITY AND STATE AGENCIES
Not all Bend Pak lift models meet the standards as prescribed by ANSI/ALI ALCTV-(current edition) or ANSI/UL 201. Buyer is responsible for all charges related to
any special regional structural and/or seismic anchoring requirements specified by any other agencies and/or codes such as the Uniform Building Code (UBC)
and/or International Building Code (IBC). Consult www.autolift.org for a complete list or contact BendPak via [email protected].
THIRD-PARTY CONTRACTORS
The decision of Buyer to select, hire and/or manage third-party contractors recommended by BendPak to Buyer for the sole purpose of installation or service is
the sole responsibility of Buyer. BendPak assumes no liability for the selection of the Contractor or the Contractor's performance of services for Buyer.
Contractors are not agents for, or joint ventures of, and are not employed by, and are not the agents of, BendPak.
WARRANTIES
Every BendPak brand(s) product is built to deliver outstanding performance, rugged reliability, and outstanding durability. We build each product according to
strict guidelines to provide years of trouble- free operation. For a full listing of all Bend Pak family of products, visit https://www.bendpak.com/support/warranty.
OTHER TERMS AND DISCLAIMERS
Once an order has been placed, BendPak and the Buyer become contractually bound to uphold certain aspects of the agreement. For a full listing of all terms and
conditions, visit https://www.bendpak.com/policies

2

MOTION 20-2026
A MOTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO PURCHASE
WATER METERS AND RELATED PARTS AND ACCESSORIES FOR THE
2026 RESIDENTIAL WATER METER REPLACEMENT PROJECT, AS
PART OF THE CITY’S PROPOSED FIVE-YEAR RESIDENTIAL WATER
METER REPLACEMENT PLAN, PAYABLE TO BUCKEYE STATE PIPE
& SUPPLY CO. INC., AT A COST OF FOUR HUNDRED THOUSAND
DOLLARS ($400,000.00)AND FURTHER, AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO SIGN ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS RELATED
THERTO.
Motioned by
authorizing the City Manager to
purchase water meters and related parts and accessories from Buckeye State Pipe &
Supply Co. Inc., and further authorizing the City Manager to sign all required
documents related thereto
Seconded by: ____________________
Upon Roll Call, the Vote Resulted as follows:
AYES:
NAYS:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:

CERTIFICATION
I, the undersigned Clerk of Council, hereby certify that the above motion is a true and correct
copy as passed by the Council of the City of Trenton on the 5th day of February, 2026 and at
least a majority of the elected voted in the affirmative on said motion.
Clerk of Council

Staff Report

City Council Meeting Staff Report
Report to:

The Honorable Mayor Ryan Perry & Members of the City Council

Report From:

Mike Bell, Chief Water Operator

Agenda Item: Under New Business A Motion Authorizing the City Manager to enter into an agreement
with Buckeye State Pipe & Supply Co. Inc., for the purchase of Water Meters and
related Parts and Accessories for the 2026 Residential Water Meter Replacement
Project, as part of the City’s proposed five-year residential meter replacement plan.
Ordinance/Resolution/Motion
Motion

Contract

1st Reading Date:
Strategic Goals
nd
Connected Community
2 Reading Date:
rd
Economic Vitality
3 Reading Date:
Operational Excellence
Motion Date: 02/05/2026
Strong & Secure Neighborhoods
Resolution Date:
General Operations
Public Hearing Date:
Contract Required: Additional Document(s) Attached:
Please see further, more detailed information regarding the
Budgeted: Yes
fiscal impact in the summary section of this report.
Expenditure:
Source Funds:
234-0004-53102
$400,000.00
Source Funds: >>>

Policy Issue
Does City Council wish to approve the motion to authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract
with Buckeye State Pipe & Supply Co. Inc., for the purchase of Water Meters and related Parts and
Accessories for the 2026 Residential Water Meter Replacement Project?
Policy Alternative
City Council can choose to not authorize the City Manager to enter into this agreement. An alternative
vendor is not an option as Buckeye State Pipe & Supply Co. Inc. is our Authorized Water Meters
Supplier. Council can choose to defer this purchase and/or seek alternative options or simply choose
not to perform meter replacements this year.
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends that Council approve the motion to authorize the City Manager to enter into a
contract with Buckeye State Pipe & Supply Co. Inc., the purchase of Water Meters and related Parts
and Accessories for the 2026 Residential Water Meter Replacement Project.
Statutory/Policy Authority
•
•
•

Article III, Legislative Action, of the Charter of the City of Trenton.
Chapter 208.02 Contracting Authority and Procedures.
Charter Section 7.04 Contracting Procedures.

Staff Report

Fiscal Impact Summary
These funds were budgeted in the 2026 Tax Budget and accounted for. Getting on a five-year plan
to replace all the meters in the City of Trenton will reduce the water loss issue and add significant
revenue to the utility.
Background Information
The City of Trenton has been battling excessive water loss for many years. A major contributor to the
water loss issue is metering. Most of the meters in the city are past their effective life span. The
older a meter is, the more likely it is to meter the water flow inefficiently. Water meters are in a
sense the cash registers for the utility. Inefficient water meters will cost the utility significant
revenue loss. Water treatment staff have already started replacing the larger consuming meters in
the City of Trenton and we have seen significant increases in metered water from those accounts. It
can be expected to see an 8-10% increase in metered water when the residential meters are
replaced. Replacing the old meters with new meters will also allow the utility to access and utilize
features such as pressure monitoring. Pressure monitoring can be used to identify possible main
breaks in the distribution system as soon as possible, preventing excess water loss.
Attached Information
• Buckeye State Pipe & Supply Co Price List

QUOTATION

Buckeye State Pipe & Supply Co., Inc.

Order Number: 0151756

14680 Pleasant Valley Road
Chillicothe, OH 45601

Order Date: 1/29/2026
Page: 1

Voice: 1-740-772-5400

Quoted To:

Ship To:

CITY OF TRENTON
11 E. STATE STREET
TRENTON, OH 45067

CITY OF TRENTON - SHOP
202 CYPRESS AVENUE
TRENTON, OH 45067

Customer ID

Good Thru

Payment Terms

TRE20M

2/28/2026

Net 30 Days

Item

QTY

1 MET-ESERIES058GG2

Description

Sales Rep

ROBERT C. BARBER
Unit Price

Amount

231.00

231.00

299.00

299.00

1 MET-ESERIESPLUS5834G

598.00

598.00

1

300.00

300.00

715.00

715.00

964.00

964.00

1,105.00

1,105.00

3'' X 17'' LL. BADGER E-SERIES BRONZE ULTRASONIC METER - BADGER
TOUCH COIL - ENCODER PROTOCOL (9 DIAL; 0.1 GALLON READ) LCD
DISPLAY 10' TWIST TIGHT **PRESSURE SENSOR** - 17'' LAY LENGTH

2,880.28

2,880.28

4'' X 20'' LL. BADGER #104-3181 E-SERIES BRONZE ULTRASONIC METER
- BADGER TOUCH COIL - (9 DIAL; 0.1 GALLON READ) LCD DISPLAY 10'
TWIST TIGHT- **PRESSURE SENSOR**- 20'' LAY LENGTH

3,593.00

3,593.00

6'' X 24'' LL. BADGER E-SERIES BRONZE ULTRASONIC METER -BADGER
TOUCH COIL - ENCODER PROTOCOL (9 DIAL; 1.0 GALLON READ) LCD
DISPLAY 10' TWIST TIGHT **PRESSURE SENSOR** - 24'' LAY LENGTH

5,497.79

5,497.79

8'' X 20'' LL. BADGER E-SERIES BRONZE ULTRASONIC METER -BADGER
TOUCH COIL - ENCODER PROTOCOL (9 DIAL; 1.0 GALLON READ) LCD
DISPLAY 10' TWIST TIGHT **PRESSURE SENSOR** - 20'' LAY LENGTH

6,518.49

6,518.49

1 MET-ESERIES058GG3

5/8'' x 3/4'' '' BADGER E-SERIES G2 BRONZE ULTRASONIC METER ENCODER PROTOCOL (9 DIGIT; 0.010 GALLON READING) LCD DISPLAY
10' TWIST TIGHT LEAD
5/8'' x 3/4'' BADGER E-SERIES G2 BRONZE ULTRASONIC METER - (9
DIGIT; 0.010 GALLON READING) LCD DISPLAY 10' TWIST TIGHT LEAD
WITH **PRESSURE SENSOR**

WITH PRESSURE SENSORS

1

1

1

5/8 X 3/4'' BADGER METER BRONZE ULTRASONIC PLUS METER WITH
INTEGRATED FLOW RESTRICTION VALVE (9 DIAL; 0.01 GAL) ENCODER
REGISTRATION 10' TWIST TIGHT CONNECTION
MET-ESERIES100G2GAL
1" BADGER E-SERIES BRONZE G2 ULTRASONIC METER - ENCODER
PROTOCOL (9 DIAL, 0.010 GALLON READING) LCD DISPLAY - 10' TWIST
TIGHT CONNECTOR - *PRESSURE SENSOR*
MET-ESERIES150GALLON
1-1/2'' BADGER E-SERIES STAINLESS STEEL ULTRASONIC METERENCODER PROTOCOL (9 DIAL;0.10 GALLON READ) LCD DISPLAY 10'
TWIST TIGHT ELLIPTICAL FLANGED ENDS -13'' L
MET-ESERIES200GALLON
2'' BADGER E-SERIES STAINLESS STEEL ULTRASONIC METER ENCODER PROTOCOL (9 DIAL; 0.10 GALLON READ) LCD DISPLAY 10'
TWIST TIGHT ELLIPTICAL FLANGED ENDS - 17'' LA
MET-ESERIES200GALLONG
2" x 17" BADGER# 117-1461 E-SERIES G2 BRONZE ULTRASONIC WATER
2
METER - WITH PRESSURE SENSOR - (9 DIAL, 0.1 GALLON READING) 10'
TWIST TIGHT CONNECTOR WITH TEST PLUG - ELLIPITICAL FLANGE
(NORMAL FLOW: 0.70-260 GPM)
WITH PRESSURESENSOR BRONZE

1 MET-ESERIES3X17GALLO

WITH PRESSURE
1 MET-ESERIES4X20GALLO

WITH PRESSURE
1 MET-ESERIES6X24GALLO

WITH PRESSURE
1 MET-ESERIES8X20GALLO

WITH PRESSURE

Continued

*1000 RESIDENTIAL METERS REPLACED
$231 (METER) + $184 (ENDPOINT) + MISC. FITTINGS=
$400 PER METER

QUOTATION

Buckeye State Pipe & Supply Co., Inc.

Order Number: 0151756

14680 Pleasant Valley Road
Chillicothe, OH 45601

Order Date: 1/29/2026
Page: 2

Voice: 1-740-772-5400

Quoted To:

Ship To:

CITY OF TRENTON
11 E. STATE STREET
TRENTON, OH 45067

QTY

CITY OF TRENTON - SHOP
202 CYPRESS AVENUE
TRENTON, OH 45067

Customer ID

Good Thru

Payment Terms

TRE20M

2/28/2026

Net 30 Days

Item

1 MET-ORUNIVTRANTWISTD

Description

ORION CELLULAR ''HLG'' 4G ENDPOINT- 8'' TWIST TIGHT CONNECTORTHRU THE LID MOUNT KIT - FOR ****VERIZON NETWORK*** - BADGER#
116-2418

Sales Rep

ROBERT C. BARBER
Unit Price

Amount

184.00

184.00

VERIZON

THIS QUOTATION IS OUR INTERPRETATION OF THE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND IS NOT
GUARANTEED. WE ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR DELAYS BY REASON OF STRIKES, ACCIDENTS, OR
CAUSES BEYOND OUR CONTROL. THE QUOTED PRICES ARE BASED UPON OUR RECEIPT OF THE
TOTAL JOB QUANTITY; ARE FOR IMMEDIATE SHIPMENT ONLY; AND ARE SUBJECT TO CREDIT
APPROVAL. FUTURE SHIPMENTS ARE SUBJECT TO PRICE IN EFFECT AT TIME OF SHIPMENT. ALL
SALES ARE F.O.B. SHIPPING.

Net Order:

22,885.56

Less Discount:

0.00

Freight:

0.00

Sales Tax:

0.00

Order Total:

22,885.56

ORDINANCE NO 04- 2026
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 210.02 OF THE CODIFIED ORDINANCES OF
THE CITY OF TRENTON, OHIO, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY
WHEREAS, Council of the City of Trenton finds that establishing a consent agenda for routine and
non-controversial matters will improve the efficiency of Council meetings and is in the best interest
of the City; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Trenton, County of
Butler, Ohio:
SECTION 1. That Section 210.02 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Trenton, Ohio is hereby
deleted in its entirety and replaced with that set forth on Exhibit A, attached hereto and
made a part hereof.
SECTION 2. That this Ordinance is hereby declared to be an emergency measure for the reason that
it provides for the immediate preservation of public health, safety, and general welfare
of the City, and to immediately implement efficient procedures in handling items of a
routine or non-controversial nature that are expected to require no discussion or debate,
and shall take effect immediately upon its passage.
PASSED
AYES
ABSENT
First Reading
Second Reading

Ryan Perry
NAYS

Mayor
Rules Suspended
AYES
NAYS_____
ABSENT

ATTEST:
Stanislav Beresford _________________________
CLERK OF COUNCIL
CERTIFICATE
I, the undersigned Clerk of Council for the City of Trenton, Ohio, Ohio, hereby certify that the
foregoing Ordinance No. 04-2026 is a true and correct copy as passed by the Council of the City of
Trenton, Ohio on the 19th day of February, 2026 and that at least two-thirds of the elected members
voted in the affirmative on said motion.

__________________________________
Clerk of Council

ORDINANCE NO 04- 2026
Exhibit A
210.02 RULES OF COUNCIL.
(a) Conducting meetings. Council may conduct any meeting:
(1) In-person at the Council Room of the Trenton Civic Center, 11 East State Street,
Trenton, Ohio 45067; or
(2) By means of teleconference, video conference, or any other similar electronic
technology.
(b) Attendance. Regardless of whether Council conducts a meeting in-person or by
teleconference, video conference, or any other similar electronic technology, members of
Council are hereby authorized to remotely attend, participate, and vote during all public
meetings and hearings. Any member of Council who participates in person or remotely
shall be counted present for purposes of determining whether quorum requirements are
satisfied, provided:
(1) The member affirmatively responds when roll is called at the outset of the subject
meeting or hearing; or
(2) The member's participation is audibly identified on the record during the meeting or
subsequently denoted on the approved minutes for the subject meeting.
(c) Notice. At least twenty-four hours in advance of the start of all regular and special
Council meetings, the Clerk shall provide notification of the time, location, and the manner
by which the meeting will be conducted to the public via the City's website
(www.trentonoh.gov), the City's Facebook page, and to media that have requested
notifications of meetings. Where applicable, such notification shall provide a link to the
teleconference, video conference, or similar electronic technology so that the public and
media requesting notification can access the discussions and deliberations of Council.
(d) Regular meetings. Regular meetings of Council shall be held at 7:30 p.m. on the first
and third Thursday of each month, or at such other time as Council may determine.
(e) Special meetings. Special meetings may be called by a vote of Council taken at any
regular or special meeting thereof, or shall be called by the Clerk of Council upon the
written request of the City Manager, Mayor or any three members of Council. The Clerk,
upon the vote of Council or proper written request for a special meeting, shall notify the
news media of the time, location, manner by which the meeting will be conducted, and
purpose of the meeting.
(f) Agenda; agenda preparation. The Clerk shall prepare the meeting agenda and make
available to each Council member copies thereof, along with copies of items of business
filed by Council members, ordinances, resolutions, petitions, correspondence, reports or
any other item placed on the meeting agenda. Such copies shall be made available to each
member no later than forty-eight hours prior to such meeting. The deadline for filing of
agenda items shall be no later than 11:00 a.m. of the Thursday the week prior to a Regular
Council Meeting.
(g) Call of business. The Mayor shall call out the business in order, as specified on the
published agenda.
(h) Order of business. The order of business shall be as follows:
(1) Call to order;
(2) Prayer;
(3) Pledge of allegiance;
(4) Roll call;
(5) Approval and/or reading of minutes:
A. Reading of the minutes of the previous Council meeting shall be dispensed with if
each Council member has been provided with a copy of the minutes at least two days prior
to the meeting. Otherwise, the minutes of the previous Council meeting shall be read by the
Clerk. Minutes shall be kept of all meetings, except the minutes of executive sessions
authorized under R.C. § 121.22(G), and shall only reflect the general subject matter of
discussions.

ORDINANCE NO 04- 2026
(6) Consent agenda (items of a routine or non-controversial nature that are expected to
require no discussion or debate)
(7) Correspondence;
(8) Presentations;
(9) Audience of public (from the floor):
A. Any item of an administrative nature brought before Council by a citizen shall be
referred to the City Manager for a report at the next regular meeting. Any matter of a policy
nature shall be placed on the agenda of the next regular Council meeting.
(10) Unfinished business;
(11) New business;
(12) Legislation (pending);
(13) Legislation (new);
(14) Reports;
(15) Audience of Council:
A. The audience of Council shall be a call of the members of Council so that each
may present ideas, offer original motions or bring before Council any other item of
business. Any item requiring a vote of Council shall be filed with the Clerk not later than
11:00 a.m., three days preceding the regular meeting day. The Clerk shall include copies of
all such agenda items to be presented by Council members in the agenda of the meeting,
in their proper order. Matters not so filed with the Clerk may be added to the agenda and
introduced as an addendum to the agenda, if no member objects to immediate
consideration of the same.
(i) Ordinances and resolutions. The first reading of a proposed ordinance shall be for
information. If at the second reading, an ordinance is ordered laid on the table, it shall not
be taken up again except by a majority vote of all the members.
(j) The Chair; powers and duties.
(1) Roll call. The Mayor shall take the chair at the hour appointed for Council to meet
and shall immediately call the members to order. The roll shall then be called by the Clerk,
who shall enter in the minutes of the meeting the names of the members present. In the
absence of a quorum at the time appointed for a meeting, the members present may, by a
majority vote, take a recess and direct the Clerk to procure the attendance of absent
members.
(2) Temporary Chairman. In the case of the absence of the Mayor, the Vice-Mayor
shall preside. In the absence of the Mayor and Vice-Mayor, the Clerk shall call Council to
order and call the roll of the members. If a quorum is found to be present, Council shall
proceed to elect, by a majority vote of those present, a Chairman of the meeting, to act until
the Mayor or Vice-Mayor appears.
(3) Appeals from decision of the Chair. The Chair shall preserve decorum and decide
all questions of order, subject to appeal to Council. In case of an appeal from a ruling of the
Chair, the question shall be: "Shall the decision of the Chair stand as the decision of the
Council?" If a member transgresses these Rules of Council, the Chair shall call him to
order, in which case he shall relinquish the floor, unless permitted to explain.
(4) Votes. All questions shall be stated and put by the Chair. In case of a roll call vote,
the Chair shall declare the result after the Clerk has announced the number voting on each
side. The results of viva voce votes shall be declared by the Chair without reference to the
Clerk. Where the result of a viva voce vote is in doubt, the Chair may, and on demand of
any member shall, call for a division of Council, which shall be taken by a roll call. It shall
not be in order for members to explain their votes during the call of the roll.
(5) Presiding officer - leaving Chair. The presiding officer at a meeting may call any
other member to take his place in the Chair, but the substitution shall not extend beyond
adjournment. "Presiding officer" means either the Mayor, Vice-Mayor or Chairman of the
meeting.
(6) Addressing Chair. Every member speaking to a question or making a motion, shall
address the Chair as "Mr. Mayor," who shall thereupon pronounce the name of the member

ORDINANCE NO 04- 2026
entitled to the floor. Members addressing Council shall confine themselves to the question
under debate and avoid personal references to other members or members of the City
administration.
(7) Division of a question. Upon demand of any member, a question under
consideration covering two or more points shall be divided where the question admits of
such division.
(8) Demand for roll call. Upon demand of any member made before the vote has been
recorded, the roll shall be called for yeas and nays upon any question before Council. A
demand for roll call cannot be made by a member until each member has had an
opportunity to speak twice on the question.
(9) Personal privilege. The right of a member to address Council on a question of
personal privilege shall be limited to cases in which his integrity, character or motives are
assailed, questioned or impugned.
(10) Dissents and protests. Any member shall have the liberty to dissent from or
protest against any Council ordinance, resolution or other decision, and have the reason or
reasons thereof entered upon the Journal. Such dissent may be made in writing, in
respectful language, and presented to Council not later than the next regular meeting
following that of the passage of such ordinance, resolution or decision.
(11) Caucus meetings and executive meetings. No private caucus or executive
meeting shall be called during a recess of the regular Council meeting, without the twothirds vote of Council. No private caucus or executive meeting shall be called except for
those purposes specified in R.C. § 121.22(G).
(12) Motions.
A. Order of precedence. When a question is before Council, the following order of
precedence is hereby established:
1. To adjourn;
2. To lay on the table;
3. The previous question;
4. To postpone to a time certain;
5. To refer;
6. To amend; and
7. To postpone indefinitely.
B. Motion to adjourn. A motion to adjourn is in order at any time, except as follows:
1. When repeated without intervening business or discussion;
2. When made while another member is speaking;
3. When the previous question has been ordered; and
4. While a vote is being taken.
The presiding officer cannot summarily adjourn a meeting. Regular adjournment
must be authorized by Council. In the case of regular adjournment, the meeting is ended
and no further action can be taken at such meeting. When it is necessary to continue the
unfinished business of a meeting at another time, Council may authorize an adjourned
meeting, but the motion must state the specific time of the adjourned meeting.
C. Motion to lay on the table. A motion to lay on the table precludes all amendments
or debate of the subject under consideration. If the motion prevails, consideration of the
subject can be resumed only upon motion of a member voting with the majority, and with
the consent of a majority of the members present.
D. Previous question. The previous question is a motion to close debate. After a
motion moving the previous question is made and carried, the presiding officer puts the
question: "Shall debate now close?"
E. Motion to amend. A motion to amend shall undertake but one amendment. An
amendment once rejected may not be moved again in the same form.
F. Postponement. A motion for postponement may be amended as to time,
excepting a motion to postpone indefinitely. When a motion to postpone indefinitely is
carried, the question is declared to be lost.

ORDINANCE NO 04- 2026
(13) Reconsideration. Any member who voted with the prevailing side of a question
may move a reconsideration at any time, and a motion to reconsider, once put and lost,
shall not be renewed. This is a privileged motion and takes precedence over all other
questions and may be considered at any time after pending business is disposed of. A
majority of those present may reconsider any vote, except that by which an ordinance or
resolution was passed, which shall require not less than four votes. No resolution or
ordinance shall be reconsidered after one regular meeting has intervened after its passage.
(14) Other rules. Robert's Rules of Order, Revised Edition, shall be used to cover all
points of parliamentary procedure not covered by the foregoing rules of procedure.

City Council Meeting Staff Report
Report to: The Honorable Mayor Ryan Perry & Members of City
Council Report From: Marcos Nichols, City Manager
Agenda Item: An Ordinance amending Section 210.02 of the Codified Ordinances of the City of
Trenton, Ohio, and declaring an emergency.
Type of Action:
Ordinance/Resolution/Motion

Dates

Strategic Goals

1st reading Date: 2-5-2026

Connected Community

2nd Reading Date: 2-19-2026

Economic Vitality

Motion Date:

Operational Excellence

Resolution Date:

Strong & Secure Neighborhoods

Public Hearing Date:

General Operations

Contract: N/A

Contract Required: N/A

Additional Documents
Attached:

Fiscal Impact: N/A

Budgeted: N/A
Expenditure: N/A
Source Funds: N/A

Please see further, more detailed
information regarding the fiscal impact in
the summary section of this report.

Policy Issue
Does City Council wish to amend Section 210.02 to allow for the addition of a consent agenda into the
agenda as part of the order of business and update the rules to reflect only two (2) readings instead of
three (3)?

Policy Alternatives
City Council can choose not to approve this Ordinance. Not approving this Ordinance will keep the
consent agenda concept off the City Council order of business and will not update the rules to reflect
two (2) readings for legislation instead of three (3). Additionally, City Council can choose to amend this
Ordinance and make modifications as to their rules of how they operate.

Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends that Council receive this report and adopt the proposed Ordinance.

Statutory/Policy Authority
• ORC and Codified Ordinances of the City of Trenton
• City Charter provisions relating to adoption and correction of ordinances
Fiscal Impact Summary
No fiscal impact. This action is administrative and does not require additional expenditure.

Background Information
This item was discussed at the 1/22/26 City Council meeting. The creation of a consent agenda allows for
voting on all motions at once instead of individually. However, if there is an item that Council would like to
be discussed about and voted on separately, the consent agenda does not prohibit Council from doing so.

Attached Information
•
•

Draft example of City Council Agenda with Consent Agenda incorporated.
Red-lined changes of the proposed ordinance.

City of Trenton
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
XXXX xxnd, 2026 - 7:30 p.m.

Floyd Croucher

Ray Nichols

Ryan Perry
Mayor
Austin Proffitt Ken Roark

Vice Mayor

Council Member

Council Member

Marci Butts

Sharon Montgomery

Council Member

Council Member

Council Member

CALL TO ORDER
PRAYER

1. TBD
ROLL CALL
APPROVAL OF MINUTES

1. Minutes of the ______ 2026 Council Work Session
2. Minutes of the ______ 2026, Regular Council Meeting
CONSENT AGENDA (Items of a routine or non-controversial nature that are expected to require no
discussion or debate. Any Council Member may request removal of an item for separate
consideration.)

1. A MOTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A PURCHASE
AGREEMENT WITH THE VENDOR SUBMITTING THE LOWEST RESPONSIBLE
QUOTE FOR ROUTINE OFFICE SUPPLIES, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED
$15,000.00, AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SIGN ALL DOCUMENTS
RELATED THERETO.
2. A MOTION TO APPOINT JANE DOE TO SERVE ON THE PARKS AND RECREATION
BOARD FOR A TERM ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2028.
3. A MOTION TO APPROVE THE REAPPOINTMENT OF JOHN SMITH TO THE BOARD
OF ZONING APPEALS FOR A TERM ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2029.
CORRESPONDENCE

1. January 2026 Financial Snapshot
2. January 15, 2026 Parks Board Minutes
3. Correspondence from John Smith
PRESENTATIONS

1. Finance Department Update
AUDIENCE OF PUBLIC

City of Trenton
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
XXXX xxnd, 2026 - 7:30 p.m.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
PUBLIC HEARINGS
NEW BUSINESS

1. A MOTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT
WITH ABC ENGINEERIGN, INC. FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES RELATED TO
ROADWAY IMPROVEMENTS, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $95,000.00 AND
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SIGN ALL RELATED DOCUMENTS
THERETO.
LEGISLATION

1. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER ___ OF THE CODIFIED ORDINANCES OF
THE CITY OF TRENTON, OHIO, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. (First
Reading)
AUDIENCE OF COUNCIL
ADJOURNMENT