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Dayton council opposes three state bills, authorizes grant application for 13 duty rifles and approves appointments
Summary
At its Feb. 10 regular meeting, the Dayton City Council approved several resolutions including a formal opposition to three state bills and a grant application to buy 13 duty rifles; the council also reappointed city leaders, appointed Brandi S. Ash to a local review commission and read two ordinances for first reading.
The Dayton City Council on Tuesday approved a package of resolutions that included a formal objection to three bills pending in the Kentucky General Assembly and authorized the mayor to seek a grant to buy 13 duty rifles for the police department.
Mayor Ben Baker opened the meeting at 7:01 p.m. at the Dayton Community Center. During the order of business the council read two ordinances for first reading: Ordinance 2026-1, a proposed amendment to the city’s fiscal year 2025–26 budget, and Ordinance 2026-2, which would amend sections of Chapter 110 and add a new section to the city code. Assistant Administrator Jerrod Barks presented information on the budget amendment; both ordinances were read for first reading and no council vote was taken on either measure.
On resolutions and motions, the council approved Order-Resolution 2026-3R, authorizing the mayor to execute an amendment to the Northern Kentucky Special Weapons and Tactics, Inc. interlocal cooperation agreement. The council then considered Order-Resolution 2026-4R, a statement of opposition to House Bill 518, Senate Bill 112 and Senate Bill 52, which the resolution says would usurp local police powers and impair municipal governance and budgets. The motion to approve 2026-4R carried; Member Nyman recorded an abstention and cited a conflict of interest.
The council also approved Order-Resolution 2026-5R, which reappointed the mayor and city administrator and appointed Brandi S. Ash to the Manhattan Harbour Architectural Review Commission. Council members then approved Order-Resolution 2026-6R, authorizing the mayor to apply for a Kentucky Department of Homeland Security grant to purchase 13 duty rifles with sights and mounts; the resolution directs the mayor to execute grant documents and act as the city’s authorized correspondent if the grant is approved.
Department directors delivered their monthly reports in brief: Code Enforcement Director Cassie Patterson, Public Works Superintendent Rick Lucas, Fire Chief Brent Schafer and Police Chief David Halfhill each presented updates to the council.
During the audience comment period, resident Jerry Huntley of 585 Manhattan Boulevard raised concerns about what he described as a lack of communication from Campbell County Planning and Zoning regarding an unfinished foundation on Manhattan Boulevard and asked the council for follow-up. In new business, Member Judd asked whether the city had considered offering public Wi‑Fi; City Administrator Jay Fossett said past costs were prohibitive but the city plans to re‑explore the option this summer. Member Neary requested the city seek a traffic study from the Department of Transportation for Route 8, including the sections through Bellevue and Newport. Member Horton thanked the community for its response to council committees.
All recorded motions that required votes carried as noted in the minutes. The meeting adjourned at 8:06 p.m.
