Votes at a glance: Trenton council adopts FY2027 budget, approves $138,775 emergency sewer repairs and OKs two ordinances

The City of Trenton council recorded multiple unanimous and roll‑call votes during its June 18 meeting.

Key outcomes

• Excuse absent member: Council voted 6–0 to excuse Council Member Austin Proffitt. (Motion by Ms. Butts; second by Vice Mayor Croucher.)

• FY2027 tax budget: Council authorized the Finance Director to submit the Fiscal Year 2027 tax budget to the Butler County Budget Commission by a 6–0 vote. (Motion by Mr. Nichols; second by Ms. Butts.)

• Emergency sewer repairs: Council authorized the City Manager to sign an agreement with Tele Vac Environmental for emergency sewer repairs in the amount of $138,775; staff said lining the line (less invasive) is the intended method. Motion passed 6–0. (Moved by Vice Mayor Croucher; seconded by Ms. Montgomery.)

• Ordinances: Council approved on second reading an amendment to Chapter 620 (farm animals) that increases the number of permitted chickens and allows treated chicken manure as fertilizer, and approved an amendment to Section 1258.18 of the codified ordinances. Both ordinances passed by recorded roll call votes of 6–0.

• Procedural: Council moved to read items 1–6 of legislation by title only (6–0) and later entered executive session under ORC 121.22(G)(8) to discuss confidential economic‑development information and property purchase (6–0).

Vote tallies are recorded in the official minutes. Several items were introduced at first reading (annexation resolutions and a CRA/compensation agreement) and will return for additional consideration at a later meeting.