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Commissioners approve annexation of 29.884 acres to Batavia Village over public objections; 2–1 vote
Summary
The Board adopted Resolution 183-25 granting petitioned annexation of 29.884 acres from Batavia Township to the Village of Batavia. Clerk read seven statutory findings; vote was Painter Yes, Batchler Yes, Corcoran No. Members of the public urged delay or legal opposition citing runway protection and unpaid taxes.
The Clermont County Board of Commissioners voted to grant a petition to annex 29.884 acres from Batavia Township to the Village of Batavia, adopting Resolution 183-25 under Ohio Revised Code Section 709.023.
Clerk Gael Fawley read the seven required statutory findings into the record, including that the petition met statutory filing requirements, the signatories constituted the property owners, the territory did not exceed statutory acreage limits and that the village agreed to assume specified maintenance responsibilities. The motion carried with Commissioners Painter and Batchler voting in favor and Commissioner Corcoran voting no. Prior to the vote, three public commenters urged the Board to delay or deny the annexation: Chuck Gallagher (Clermont County Airport) asked for postponement until the Airport Master Plan is complete citing runway protection zone concerns; Batavia Township residents Brian Wandstrat and William Albright said residents oppose the development and raised questions about past-due taxes on the property.
The Board directed the Clerk to deliver a certified copy of the record of annexation proceedings, including the petition and map, to the Fiscal Officer of the Village of Batavia.
