Council approves Smithville Road Reconstruction, 5–0

Ordinance No. 32219-26 (Smithville Road Reconstruction)

5 yes, 0 no

Chris Shaw (yes), Darius Beckham (yes), Darryl Fairchild (yes), Matt Joseph (yes), Shenise Turner-Sloss (yes)

Approval of Minutes

0 yes, 0 no

Approval of City Manager's Recommendations

0 yes, 0 no

Emergency Declaration for Ordinance No. 32220-26

0 yes, 0 no

Board Appointment: Welcome Dayton Committee

0 yes, 0 no

Smithville Road Reconstruction Project (Parcel 58 SH)

Smithville Road

An ordinance to appropriate a specific parcel of property for the reconstruction of Smithville Road.

approved (5-0) · still approved

West Third Street Safety Improvement Project

West Third Street

A resolution to declare the intention to acquire multiple real property interests for safety upgrades along West Third Street.

still pending

Infrastructure Property Acquisitions (West Third Street and Smithville Road)

The city is moving forward with property acquisitions necessary to carry out major safety improvements on West Third Street and reconstruction work on Smithville Road.

What it means: Drivers, pedestrians, and cyclists utilizing West Third Street and Smithville Road upon project completion.

Waste Collection and Disposal Fee Restructuring

The city introduced an ordinance to establish a single waste collection and disposal fee.

What it means: Residents receiving streamlined waste management services.

Neighborhood Blight, Trash, and Code Enforcement

Multiple residents voiced frustration over unaddressed vacant properties, blight, and difficulties in obtaining zoning and building compliance support.

What it means: None directly under current blighted conditions.

Vehicle Purchases and Fleet Oversight

Residents questioned the purchase of new pickup trucks for city departments, citing concerns about fuel costs, vehicle maintenance, and driver behavior.

What it means: $175,000 for vehicles discussed by commenters

Wayne Avenue Traffic Safety Improvements

Speakers advocated for better connected bike lanes and expressed safety concerns regarding new street pop-up curbs and bollards.

What it means: Cyclists and multi-modal transit users.

Civil Service Position Classifications and Candidate Lists

The board is reviewing job classifications for key city roles like Housing Program Coordinator and AMI Coordinator, alongside candidate list management and extensions. These decisions affect how city departments hire and staff critical municipal operations.

What it means: City departments seeking qualified personnel and job applicants on eligible lists.