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Resident Malia Butcher thanked Chief Woodard and the police for their service and also raised concerns about zoning and code-enforcement practices, and she criticized the city’s recent hiring of Dan Wendt to the Assistant City Manager position, citing public records and reporting about Wendt’s tenure in a previous city. Butcher urged that the city “hire within” for the next police chief and said citizens were prepared to circulate a petition to that effect; her comments included accusations that she said were supported by public records.

Council and administrative leaders responded later in the meeting. Mayor Barnhart and other councilmembers explained that, under the city charter, hiring authority rests with the City Manager. Mayor Barnhart outlined the historical use of an Assistant City Manager role in West Carrollton, saying the position predated the current administration, was funded by a prior council decision, and was filled after a hiring process that included multiple candidates. The mayor and other council members also defended the zoning code as an adopted safety and aesthetics tool and said code officers are equipped with body cameras to document interactions.

Councilmember discussion closed without reversing any personnel decisions. Council subsequently voted to recess to a work session to discuss agenda items and then to an executive session under Ohio Revised Code 121.22(G)(1) to consider public-employee compensation; both motions passed on recorded votes (see Actions).

Other public input included a request from Councilmember Grama to explore reinstating a public shredding event; city staff said they would check into vendors and feasibility.

No formal policy changes were adopted during public comment; the meeting included commitments by staff to provide follow-up information about hiring processes and to research program logistics for a shredding event.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","West Carrollton OH, City Council Meeting 3/11/25","oneSentenceSummary","During public comment residents criticized the hiring of an Assistant City Manager and past zoning enforcement; city officials responded by explaining hiring authority and the Assistant City Manager position history. Other commenters promoted a Lions Club St. Patrick’s Day dinner and asked the city to restore a shredding event.","taxTitle","West Carrollton City Council, West Carrollton, Montgomery County, Ohio","taxId",72097,"location","Ohio","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6098626,"Council clears necessity for 2025 curb and sidewalk repair program; assessment ordinances presented at first reading",248,3079000,3327000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2823199-9e9d157dee8ce8591357694b59649d58&start=3079&end=3327","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2823199-9e9d157dee8ce8591357694b59649d58/thumbnail_3079000.jpg","/articles/6098626/Ohio/Council-clears-necessity-for-2025-curb-and-sidewalk-repair-program-assessment-ordinances-presented-at-first-reading","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6098626-c9f529d42851fb56ed4d5f63f9c6c17f/orig.mp4?Expires=1771169143&Signature=XKFtgC4ABEPRcW2pZHpCb901mJfUpMNp3O1D6UrB7EBNIeTauHMbtvpeZw7OPX~0ujY1lMa2v808gOJduKNA6g1SGC2gwGjA0yfQCW9C0zk75u8YEMamBY-sLYFN5XYeZVDWkPcYtpvjuAKaj2ZcXejVJgwRlux-2gF~JOATWcso4bnxzZ4kRxvkFiesYjOjDDZFVqOoNR1E09V7snQqeTOzmrRWBo9OMVREBlYTzSeTseXufCCYzPqkutWOaGtxle3LrhB3BsjgNMrJkMPHEn3P4BJSnu93I3UKOzSspjg9dzgJ4IHgXNg0Wr07gA3uiHYpfRPHtNIK81au9mJaCg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The council approved Resolution 15-2025, declaring the necessity of the city’s 2025 curb and sidewalk repair program. City Manager Holloway and staff identified the streets included in this year’s program as Grey Goose Court, Mansion House Court, Orchard Hill Drive (west of Alex Road), 2603 Ridgecrest Drive, Sherwood Forest Drive, Trumpet Drive, and Yeoman Court; the resolution references a full property listing attached as Exhibit A.

Councilmember Bridal moved to approve Resolution 15-2025; the motion was seconded and carried on roll call (see Actions). The resolution declares the city’s intent to proceed with repairs under the municipal assessment process.

City staff then presented three related ordinances as first readings: Ordinance 37-92 (two-year assessments for the 2024 curb and sidewalk program; total assessments $40,639.83), Ordinance 37-93 (five-year assessments; total $171,366.62) and Ordinance 37-94 (ten-year assessments; total $157,401.89). Each ordinance notes the work is complete and attaches a property listing as Exhibit A; all three were presented for first reading and will return to council at a future meeting for action.

Council also received Ordinance 37-95, a first reading of supplemental appropriations for fiscal year 2025. Finance Director Duffy’s memo was included in the packet; no appropriation vote occurred at this meeting.

A councilmember asked staff whether inflation had affected sidewalk program costs from 2023 to 2025; staff said prices are rising and offered to provide further detail. Council members were invited to contact staff with questions about assessment tracking and financial categorization.

Votes at a glance: Resolution 15-2025 was adopted; the assessment ordinances were presented as first readings (no final vote taken).","Council adopted Resolution 15-2025 declaring the necessity for the 2025 curb and sidewalk repair program (named streets listed). The city presented first readings of ordinances establishing two-, five- and ten-year assessments and a supplemental appropriation for 2025; the assessments list and totals were attached as exhibits.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":80,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6098631,"Council adopts resolution to continue participation in Montgomery County hazard mitigation plan",84,2995000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2823199-9e9d157dee8ce8591357694b59649d58&start=2995&end=3079","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2823199-9e9d157dee8ce8591357694b59649d58/thumbnail_2995000.jpg","/articles/6098631/Ohio/Council-adopts-resolution-to-continue-participation-in-Montgomery-County-hazard-mitigation-plan","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6098631-bb8ddf174dc1a5869f6cae2b836a480a/orig.mp4?Expires=1771169143&Signature=LrXOUI2Z8opQaYYR9OvVw7F4pcYoxSZTMXBcPtS4tObDDNyHo0Vtn5p~K-q4Vd91FLYn28li4xKamZrQsdN7X1iEIuaruqQwNXe8~tyDoJwL6WhHXmMRHpp8Uw74YSh1ZWX2VqSVpofwsimsJeYzw-7g9zTq6eh3Opc67XFrWZO9uIQj1foIbHCWLCpoyYGPg-BqWBVIIpOq5UopQs6iqzn4i6Wxso-CjGeTjE~iNCH7IMJ5yqdQQ5rqznfHBzxpxp291ehGVJ-JxACyknhxryjG95qO-NPviJ9CcnDLvzLyYwNZpaNNqWjUfqwfjWhruyoE~Hs9WSh068BTqetXDw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Council considered Resolution 14-2025, “A resolution to continue participation in a multi-jurisdictional hazard mitigation plan in conjunction with the Montgomery County Office of Emergency Management.” City Manager Holloway introduced the item and explained that, under the Disaster Mitigation Act, jurisdictions seeking FEMA hazard-mitigation funding must maintain an up-to-date mitigation plan; the county plan is typically updated every five years.

Council moved and seconded the resolution; the motion carried on a recorded roll call (see Actions). In presenting the plan, Holloway said accepting the county plan satisfies FEMA requirements and preserves the city’s eligibility for federal mitigation grants.

The council did not amend the plan during the meeting; the resolution is an acceptance of the countywide document and a housekeeping action to remain eligible for grant programs.","City council approved Resolution 14-2025 to accept the 2024 Montgomery County Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan so the city remains eligible for FEMA mitigation funding.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6098633,"West Carrollton honors Police Chief Douglas M. Woodard with awards ceremony and resolution recognizing 41 years of service",2207,77000,2284000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2823199-9e9d157dee8ce8591357694b59649d58&start=77&end=2284","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2823199-9e9d157dee8ce8591357694b59649d58/thumbnail_77000.jpg","/articles/6098633/Ohio/West-Carrollton-honors-Police-Chief-Douglas-M-Woodard-with-awards-ceremony-and-resolution-recognizing-41-years-of-service","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6098633-db9476fa3fe76da8dacd0e2aa3931250/orig.mp4?Expires=1771169143&Signature=dR3jOAMZCxFizJ93l5oDB22KaZIgJNToBdIDj4yd239kdHoiGgOnwvKPpACopYojeu56~-1HOAp~f8PGzh3Kpg4hZLNazgZDsXIm8hA~NqJzWqIsKMKYsn91E-Uey0IgbtSOBpsEokyLu0Q9hk8EymjAA4ZJox3TL7x7PBhoCyZXB1u0pmr9ypLaI50TCJokdGVgtldEX0BTxPGuJ62wxdcoUe90rKBKkvQMdgGOrmDFtx2hhDtNXp4I51joPhcFqAoBkj6vzI5xvwYy3cYQ7ID9aGWPw6-tyGvkoBXn0ryIXeSqE3fQGgGF9LbBMT0eozZfHjMqxZ3pKinsv0jUDA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Mayor Barnhart opened the evening’s presentations by turning the meeting over to Police Chief Douglas M. Woodard for the West Carrollton Police Department’s 2024 awards ceremony.

The department presented a Citizen Recognition Award to Kathy Parker for work with the South Dayton Emergency Response Team (SDERT), which, Chief Woodard said, provided food, clothing and shelter referrals to people in crisis and distributed gifts to more than 150 families and 447 children during the 2024 Christmas season. “Kathy will be the first to tell you that she does not or cannot operate this organization by herself,” Woodard said while introducing Parker to the podium.

The department also presented Perfect Attendance awards to Officers Cameron Johnson and Alex Sanchez (officers Jared Moore and John Garwood were noted as unable to attend), an Exemplary Service Award to Officer Ian Hogston for several incidents cited in Sergeant Perry’s nomination, and the 2024 Employee of the Year Award to Teresa Eitel for leading the department’s records-management migration to CentralSquare.

Following the awards, Council considered Resolution 13-2025, “A resolution acknowledging the appreciation of the citizens and public officials of the City of West Carrollton for services rendered unto said city by Douglas M. Woodard.” Mayor Barnhart read the resolution in full, which documents Woodard’s career progression and lists awards and training credits, and notes his retirement effective March 9, 2025, after 41 years in law enforcement and 37 years with the West Carrollton Police Department.

Councilmember Mrs. Bridal moved to approve the resolution; Mr. Boyle seconded the motion. The motion carried on a recorded vote (see Actions). During the ceremony and the subsequent remarks, Woodard reflected on his time with the department and thanked officers, staff and the public. “This community is truly blessed by the caliber and character of the men and women of this agency,” Woodard said in his remarks, calling his service an honor and expressing confidence in the department’s future leadership.

Councilmembers and staff praised Woodard’s leadership and recognized the work of award recipients and community volunteers. Several councilmembers emphasized the department’s community-policing efforts and the contributions of staff who helped implement new systems.

The resolution also included language finding that the council’s actions complied with Ohio’s open-meetings law, specifically referencing Section 121.22 of the Ohio Revised Code.

Votes at a glance: Resolution 13-2025 was adopted; the awards presented at the ceremony are internal recognitions and do not require further council action.

Doug Woodard will retire on March 9, 2025; the council did not announce a successor at the meeting.","Council held the police department awards presentation, honored community volunteer Kathy Parker, presented departmental awards and passed Resolution 13-2025 formally thanking Police Chief Douglas M. Woodard for 41 years of service, including 37 with West Carrollton.","actionData","errors"]

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Public commenters raise concerns about hiring and zoning; city manager and council respond; Lions Club event announced

Council clears necessity for 2025 curb and sidewalk repair program; assessment ordinances presented at first reading

Council adopts resolution to continue participation in Montgomery County hazard mitigation plan

West Carrollton honors Police Chief Douglas M. Woodard with awards ceremony and resolution recognizing 41 years of service