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Moraine Council honors retiring Councilmember Don Perchett
Summary
Mayor Terry Murphy presented a proclamation honoring at‑large Councilmember Don Perchett for his years of service; Perchett thanked colleagues and councilmembers noted upcoming vacancies and the Jan. 2 reorganization meeting.
Mayor Terry Murphy presented a proclamation at the Dec. 11 Moraine City Council meeting honoring at‑large Councilmember Don Perchett for his service to the city.
The proclamation said Perchett had volunteered on multiple boards and commissions, including the Charter Review Commission and the Records Commission, and praised his "integrity, professionalism, and collaboration," language read aloud by Mayor Terry Murphy during the ceremony. Perchett responded, "I am genuinely excited... and I look forward to all that lies ahead," and thanked colleagues and staff for their support.
Why it matters: Perchett's departure will create vacancies on local boards that the clerk noted the council must fill. The clerk of council reminded members that the city's reorganization meeting is scheduled for Jan. 2 at 3:00 p.m. and warned that openings will arise on the Miami Valley Regional Planning Commission and the Miami Valley Communications Council when Perchett steps down.
Councilmembers and staff used the occasion to make year‑end acknowledgements, thanking police, fire and street personnel for recent emergency responses and the staff responsible for holiday events. The meeting record also shows multiple members offering condolences to a local family and extending holiday greetings to residents.
Next steps: The council will proceed with the Jan. 2 reorganization meeting, during which members are expected to address board vacancies and any committee assignments resulting from Perchett's departure.
