Beavercreek council approves agricultural classification, pedestrian and road agreements, opts into opioid settlement and accepts police camera grant
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Summary
Council approved multiple resolutions including CAUV classification for ~5.2 acres owned by Turtle/Tuttle Marsh LLC, agreements for Grange Hall and Beaver Valley pedestrian/road projects, opted into a national opioid settlement with a May 4 participation deadline, and accepted a $22,809.20 body‑worn camera OCJS grant.
Beavercreek City Council unanimously approved a set of resolutions that together advance local transportation projects, preserve an agricultural tax classification for a small parcel, and allow the city to participate in a national opioid settlement.
CAUV approval: Council held a public hearing and approved Resolution 26‑17 to place about 5.2 acres at 2618 Lance Road (also referenced as Cinnamon Run) into the Current Agricultural Use Value program under Ohio Revised Code chapter 929. Staff said the property, used for horse stables, meets the minimum revenue requirement — staff cited an average gross income of about $16,000 annually over the last three years. Property owner Tom Machtey identified himself and explained the ownership change into an LLC that triggered the reclassification filing.
Grange Hall Road pedestrian improvements: Staff recommended entering an agreement with Greene County sanitary engineering so utility relocations are performed as part of the Grange Hall Road pedestrian improvements. Staff listed a design cost near $12,000 and a construction estimate near $150,000 (total about $172,000) and said the county will reimburse invoiced costs; council approved Resolution 26‑19.
Beaver Valley Road project: Council approved Resolution 26‑21 to enter an LPA agreement with ODOT for the Beaver Valley Road widening, which runs from Dayton Xenia Road to Hazel Drive and includes adding a two‑way left turn lane and a side path. Staff said Beavercreek Township will provide roughly 30% of design and construction costs for the joint project.
Opioid settlement participation: By Resolution 26‑22 the city authorized the city manager to sign participation forms to opt into a national settlement with six defendants dated Feb. 23, 2026. Staff said participating jurisdictions must sign by May 4, 2026, to be eligible for distributions to a remediation fund; staff noted the funds will be distributed through state/regional channels and must be used primarily for opioid remediation as the settlement defines.
Police body‑worn camera grant: The Beavercreek Police Department was awarded an OCJS body‑worn camera grant of $22,809.20 (100% reimbursement). Staff recommended acceptance and council approved Resolution 26‑23.
Votes at a glance: Council approved each listed resolution and enacted Ordinance 26‑11 as an emergency; votes were recorded as in favor by all council members present.
The meeting closed after routine council reports and announcements; no public comments were offered during the citizen comment period.
