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Lisa Santucci, director of the Tipp City Public Library, told council that federal and state funding changes threaten local services. She said an executive order to dismantle the Institute of Museum and Library Services — a federal agency that funds state libraries — has already affected local grants, including funding for the library's summer reading program scheduled to begin June 2 and a three‑year senior technology assistance program. Santucci said the federal cuts led to a staff position loss and the discontinuation of grant‑funded services.

On the state level she described amendments to House Bill 96 (the state budget) that initially cut all public libraries by $100,800,000 and were later amended to restore $10,000,000, leaving a net reduction of $90,800,000 in the funding pool, per her description. Santucci said Tipp City Public Library relies on roughly 70% of its operating revenue from that state fund, about 20% from a local levy and the remainder from donations; she said those cuts could “devastate and close many libraries” across Ohio and that the local library is scrambling to replace lost funding for programs.

Jeff Morford of Bethelton addressed council about annexation and development affecting neighboring townships and school districts. He described two recent large annexations north of Huber Heights — one he said involved about 300 acres and a proposed 1,400‑unit high‑density housing development — and criticized state annexation procedures for leaving townships with limited options. Morford said his region organized petitions and public testimony that were unsuccessful at preventing annexations and urged support for legislative reform; he referenced a bill he described as House Bill 113 that he said would give county commissioners a greater role and allow ballots in affected communities on large annexations.

Both speakers framed their remarks as informational and advocacy. No formal council action on either topic was taken during the meeting; both items were citizen comments recorded for the public record.

Quotes

\"We've had several grants through that agency, and one was to pay for our summer reading program that starts on June 2. We recently learned that that money no longer exists. We're scrambling,\" Lisa Santucci, director, Tipp City Public Library.

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The statement said council reviewed the information contained in the grievance and determined there was no violation of the city charter, laws or regulations warranting further action. The council therefore will take no additional steps to review the grievance and considers the matter closed.

The president said the statement was made at the request of other council members to inform the public that the allegation was reviewed and that the council was not recommending or undertaking further action. No names of the council member who was the subject of the grievance were provided in the public statement, and no formal disciplinary action was announced.

The council did not open a separate hearing on the matter during the meeting; the statement served as the public disposition of the grievance.","Council President read a statement indicating the Tipp City Council reviewed a grievance alleging a council member interfered with the fire safety division and found the allegation not substantiated; the council announced it will take no further action.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6266156,"Council hears first step on potential property purchase for economic development; ordinance to return next meeting",41,938000,979000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3087496-97eec463e8f8eec1aa53ef63421440cc&start=938&end=979","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3087496-97eec463e8f8eec1aa53ef63421440cc/thumbnail_938000.jpg","/articles/6266156/Ohio/Council-hears-first-step-on-potential-property-purchase-for-economic-development-ordinance-to-return-next-meeting","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6266156-7788bb74c0319a48d04aa7007114fd3d/orig.mp4?Expires=1771155515&Signature=ibPHVuWb90M4jXndEH6mCyliyvndGs-KEG6FHxgbGE141fqII4qqudzShVvPdL3xf-fH0Mi2mX~qZXWNYRUFoMHTSKGQaJ939jzVYCzrus0wbH5axxrDhXejpC4rZYemaHjxCVVXrb7ZMzqhPmfFSeAbux6zp1MhhkBON-sXMi72892pcD2FqxkiEZLT3I1ajtoGi~b4teNHWtNfIWoU2R8Fc9GUUOg0Snx1CTYMuhlmhmsa89De85XsAe1ctMCwiiPDrCr58H9YBiLa~1LBASlyRykICmDzkEPQKgWLYbC-p0lJH7tpSLo~GJw1-hjl56WxC2cRAGeCRkGpIDvRRA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","City staff on Monday presented an ordinance that, if adopted in a subsequent meeting, would modify the city's operating budget as a first step toward purchasing property for future economic development.

Mister Green told the council the proposed ordinance would allow the city to pursue property acquisition to “control the city's growth” and to encourage commercial or industrial development on land that might otherwise become residential. He described the measure as the initial step to give the city more control over future development patterns.

The ordinance was introduced and a council member indicated they would sponsor it; council will receive the ordinance for formal consideration at the next regular meeting if the sponsorship is made official. No purchase price, parcel identification, or funding breakdown was provided in the meeting discussion. Mister Green framed the action as preparatory rather than a final purchase.

Because the item was an introduction, no vote was taken and no action to obligate funds occurred. The council's next meeting agenda will include the ordinance if it is formally sponsored.","City staff introduced an ordinance that would begin the appropriation process toward purchasing property to support future commercial or industrial development. Council sponsored the ordinance for introduction and will consider it formally at the next meeting if sponsorship is confirmed.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6266161,"Tipp City Council approves tax‑budget alternative, signs up for ODOT salt contract and waives liquor‑license hearings",0,999000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3087496-97eec463e8f8eec1aa53ef63421440cc&start=999&end=999","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3087496-97eec463e8f8eec1aa53ef63421440cc/thumbnail_999000.jpg","/articles/6266161/Ohio/Tipp-City-Council-approves-taxbudget-alternative-signs-up-for-ODOT-salt-contract-and-waives-liquorlicense-hearings","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6266161-5d7ff96ab45446fe614ce316c075a334/orig.mp4?Expires=1771155515&Signature=lWJMzkm1VCNgoQCyI49QOG3eE1RFvM4JicWJhUewG11cPL1A2ulW6GDdQ2WQEMY5dvjPqE67tAydKaggx~CdHpWj-gaA~u0zYsdbTOc72LbCEfVi2TSp-wI0tZWVrI7YcAFD2NLWyP0~dUTjII2i4uElIBSR04Yg4Mc1lkcWq3vVPDsjLh243MKWI0uViE8NV0WLBTUYec6-PyPVkAwo7MGEgClmxtv0SkFUWvSElq0QP6-oP-UsR7hKwq03KSw00rMy1Gyl510idWIM-220jWgmOMiTUhWUWNo0pR71RLOA7z4mIOTajbzslRNKW6u987L7InOuFxwLtnpJzJGffQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Tipp City Council on Monday unanimously adopted a resolution declaring the city will proceed under an alternative tax document format and refrain from preparing a full tax budget for fiscal year 2026, approved participation in ODOT's winter road‑salt contract and voted not to request public hearings for any city liquor‑license renewals.

The council adopted Resolution 12‑25 to use the alternative tax document process and to authorize the finance director to submit necessary documents to the Miami County Budget Commission. City staff member Mister Green told the council this is an annual practice that allows the city to provide summary information to the county budget commission instead of a long, repeatedly revised budget in July.

The resolution drew no council debate and no public comment. The roll call vote recorded all members present as voting yes: Mister Kessler, Mrs. Pittenger, Mister Enslin, President Huffman, Mister Liddy and Mister Slagle. The resolution was recorded as Resolution 12‑25.

Council then adopted Resolution 13‑25 authorizing participation in the Ohio Department of Transportation winter contract for road salt. Mister Green said the city would commit to 600 tons of salt — “a little bit more than we used in past years” — and must purchase at least 80% of that amount if the city participates. He said the city used about 570 tons during the most recent winter. The resolution was approved on a unanimous roll call with the same members recorded as voting yes.

Later in the meeting, council considered a motion to not request public hearings for liquor‑license renewals in Tipp City. A council member moved to waive hearings, noting staff had no issues with current licensees. After no public comment, the motion passed on a unanimous roll call vote with all members present recorded as voting yes.

Votes at a glance

Resolution 12‑25 — Declare intent to proceed under alternative tax document format and refrain from preparing a tax budget for fiscal year 2026. Presenter: Mister Green (city staff). Public hearing opened and closed with no speakers. Roll call: Kessler — yes; Pittenger — yes; Enslin — yes; Huffman — yes; Liddy — yes; Slagle — yes. Outcome: approved.

Resolution 13‑25 — Authorize participation in ODOT winter bid for road salt; commit to 600 tons (city must purchase at least 80%). Presenter: Mister Green (city staff). Public hearing opened and closed with no speakers. Roll call: Kessler — yes; Pittenger — yes; Enslin — yes; Huffman — yes; Liddy — yes; Slagle — yes. Outcome: approved.

Motion — Do not request public hearings for any and all liquor‑license renewals in Tipp City. Mover and seconder recorded in the meeting but not named in the transcript excerpt. Staff comment: no issues with current licensees. Roll call: Kessler — yes; Pittenger — yes; Enslin — yes; Huffman — yes; Liddy — yes; Slagle — yes. Outcome: approved.

Background and context

City staff said using the alternative tax document format streamlines the material the Miami County Budget Commission receives and is a recurring administrative practice. The ODOT salt contract allows municipalities to participate in a larger statewide procurement; staff recommended committing to 600 tons to reflect recent usage. Council discussion was brief for all three items and no members of the public spoke during the public hearings for these matters.

Next steps

The adopted resolutions will be filed or implemented by city staff as appropriate; the ordinance to modify the operating budget for a proposed property purchase (discussed separately) will return to council at the next meeting if sponsored.","On April 21, 2025, the Tipp City Council voted unanimously to adopt a resolution using the alternative tax document format and to participate in the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) winter contract for road salt. The council also voted not to request public hearings for city liquor license renewals.","actionData","errors"]

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