Legal history

2026-04-23 minutes · lacrpc

The Developmental Controls Committee (DCC) held a presentation-only session on April 21, 2026, focused on an open discussion about data centers, specifically Project BOSC (identified in the text as a Google data center). Committee members raised numerous questions and discussed pros and cons, with LACRPC positioning itself as a resource for further information. Key figures shared included an initial $250,000 payment to Elida Schools, an estimated 30–50 jobs in the first phase, and a projected $1.5 billion total investment across all three phases.

Corridor relevance: The DCC's April 21, 2026 presentation explicitly discussed "project BOSC (Google data center)," covering job creation, phased investment totals, and a payment to Elida Schools, directly connecting this meeting to the hyperscale data center corridor project.

• Motion 27 (04-23-2026) EC: Mr. Baxter made the motion to accept the Community Development Committee Report. Seconded by Mr. Cox, the motion carried.
• Motion 28 (04-23-2026) EC: Mr. Baxter made the motion to accept the Developmental Controls Committee Report. Seconded by Ms. Seibert, the motion carried.

Parties: Brad Baxter, Bath Township, Kevin Cox, Perry Township, Jerry Gilden, Marion Township, Ian Kohli, City of Lima, Doug Post, Amanda Township, Brion Rhodes, Allen County, Chuck Schierloh, City of Lima, Beth Seibert, Allen County, Ben Suever, Village of Spencerville, Elizabeth Gordon, Hancock, Ross Harmon, Rebecca Phillips, LACRPC Staff, Melissa Reed, LACRPC Staff, LACRPC (Lima-Allen County Regional Planning Commission), Elida Schools

Dollar figures: $250,000 given to Elida Schools (initially) · 1.5 billion invested if all three phases go through

2026-04-21 minutes · perry-township

A guest, Dave Stombaugh, raised the topic of a moratorium on data centers that Shawnee Township had passed, prompting the Perry Township Trustees to discuss whether they need a temporary hold on alternative energy. Zoning-related concerns about data centers and water usage were also raised, specifically that data centers should be required to tap into a hydrant system or municipal water rather than digging deep water wells that could deplete residents' wells. The trustees also discussed that Shawnee Township now has 1½ years to develop a plan for data centers, and that small nuclear plants to power data centers were also being considered.

Corridor relevance: This meeting connects to the corridor project through a guest's inquiry about Shawnee Township's data center moratorium, prompting Perry Township Trustees to discuss whether they should impose a similar temporary hold and explore zoning regulations related to water sourcing for data centers.

• Trustees will check if they need a temporary hold on alternative energy (no formal vote recorded).
• Trustees will research putting language in the zoning book requiring data centers to tap into a hydrant system or municipal water source (no formal vote recorded).
• Motion to approve Access Management Roads — Scott Stombaugh YES, Kevin Cox YES, Frank Clementz YES.
• Motion to approve purchase order in the amount of $5,000 for accounting and legal fees — Scott Stombaugh YES, Kevin Cox YES, Frank Clementz YES.
• Motion to approve Sasha Weigt to be paid $30 per hour with a max of $500 to create prior approved resolutions in PDF form within 2 months — Scott Stombaugh YES, Kevin Cox YES, Frank Clementz YES.
• Motion to reinstate Lacey Price to active status as a volunteer firefighter at the applicable rate — Scott Stombaugh YES, Kevin Cox YES, Frank Clementz YES.
• Motion to appoint Kyle Hanthorn as a volunteer firefighter at the applicable rate — Scott Stombaugh YES, Kevin Cox YES, Frank Clementz YES.
• Motion to approve Erin Werner for an applicable rate increase for earning an Advanced EMT Certification — Scott Stombaugh YES, Kevin Cox YES, Frank Clementz YES.
• Motion to appoint Nick Adams as Fire Chief effective June 29, 2026 at a salary of $66,000 per year — Scott Stombaugh YES, Kevin Cox YES, Frank Clementz YES.
• Motion to add a new temporary position of Full-Time Assistant Fire Chief and appoint Nick Adams at a rate of $27 per hour until June 28th — Scott Stombaugh YES, Kevin Cox YES, Frank Clementz YES.
• Motion to keep runners' pay at $40 per run — Scott Stombaugh YES, Kevin Cox YES, Frank Clementz YES.
• Motion to pay Brooke Hedges $300 per month for the position of Assistant EMS Chief — Scott Stombaugh YES, Kevin Cox YES, Frank Clementz YES.
• Motion to set part-time pay rates: Basic EMT $15.50/hour, Advanced EMT $16.00/hour, Paramedic $16.50/hour, Fire Inspector $17.00/hour — Scott Stombaugh YES, Kevin Cox YES, Frank Clementz YES.
• Motion to set hourly rate for Ashlyn Tracy to $21.00 per hour starting May 4, 2026 — Scott Stombaugh YES, Kevin Cox YES, Frank Clementz YES.
• Motion to allow Ashlyn Tracy to attend Rhodes State for paramedic school for a maximum amount of $8,857.25 — Scott Stombaugh YES, Kevin Cox YES, Frank Clementz YES.
• Motion to pay bills of $41,921.18 — Scott Stombaugh YES, Kevin Cox YES, Frank Clementz YES.
• Motion to reschedule canceled trustee meeting from May 5th to Wednesday, May 6th at 6:30 PM — Scott Stombaugh YES, Kevin Cox YES, Frank Clementz YES.

Parties: Scott Stombaugh – Chairperson/Trustee, Kevin Cox – Trustee, Frank Clementz – Trustee, Christina Stombaugh – Fiscal Officer, Nick Adams – Road Supervisor / appointed Fire Chief, John Brewster – Zoning Inspector, Justin Roberts – Interim Fire Chief, Sasha Weigt, Adam Haunhorst, Brooke Hedges – Assistant EMS Chief, Lacey Price – Volunteer Firefighter, Kyle Hanthorn – Volunteer Firefighter, Erin Werner, Ashlyn Tracy / Ashlynn Tracy, Brian Winegarder – Allen County Commissioner, Jerry Hunt, Dave Stombaugh, Jason Stombaugh, Jim Clementz, Bill Foster – Chief Inspector, Todd Gardner, Brenda Dunlap, Callie Adams, Sam Huffman, Chief Iten – Police Chief, Fire Chief Roberts / Justin Roberts, Ohio Attorney General, Rhodes State University, Apollo (internship program)

Parcels: Waughtel's property on 4th Street, Lennox (resident property referenced)

Dollar figures: $5,000 – reallocation of funds for legal and accounting fees; approved purchase order · $414.00 – reimbursement check from Ohio Attorney General for police training · $30/hr – rate for Sasha Weigt; maximum of $500 · $8,857.25 – maximum amount for Ashlyn Tracy to attend Rhodes State for paramedic school · $66,000 – annual salary for Nick Adams as Fire Chief starting June 29th · $27.00 per hour – Nick Adams as temporary Full-Time Assistant Fire Chief until June 28th · $40/run – runners' pay · $300/month – Brooke Hedges as Assistant EMS Chief · $15.50/hour – Basic EMT part-time rate · $16.00/hour – Advanced EMT part-time rate · $16.50/hour – Paramedic part-time rate · $17.00/hour – Fire Inspector part-time rate · $21.00 per hour – Ashlyn Tracy's hourly rate starting May 4, 2026 · $41,921.18 – bills approved for payment · $8,700 – total proceeds from Perry Rental Hall in 2025

2026-04-13 other · shawnee-township

At its April 13, 2026 Regular Meeting, the Shawnee Township Board of Trustees passed Resolution 65-26, accepting the Shawnee Township Zoning Commission's recommendation to implement a moratorium on Data Centers, Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), and Commercial Renewable Energy Facilities in Shawnee Township. The Board also passed Resolutions 66-26 and 67-26 to begin updating the 2009 Shawnee Township Comprehensive Plan, appointing a Representative Liaison and entering into a Memorandum of Understanding with the Lima Allen County Regional Planning Commission (LACRPC) to guide the process.

Corridor relevance: This meeting directly connects to the data-center corridor project through Resolution 65-26, which enacts a moratorium on Data Centers, BESS, and Commercial Renewable Energy Facilities in Shawnee Township, as recommended by the Shawnee Township Zoning Commission.

• Resolution 57-26: Authorized Family Medical Leave for Full-time Police Officer Tyler Cramer (March 2–22, 2026); passed 3-0.
• Resolution 58-26: Authorized Family Medical Leave for Full-time Dispatcher Jessica Harter (March 17–21, 2026); passed 3-0.
• Resolution 59-26: Authorized Family Medical Leave for Full-time Firefighter Christie Kerby (beginning April 12, 2026); passed 3-0.
• Resolution 60-26: Authorized purchase of 8 Dell computer systems at a cost of $7,264.00 for the Shawnee Township Police Department; passed 3-0.
• Resolution 61-26: Accepted the MORE grant through OTARMA in the amount of $1,000.00 for the Shawnee Police Department; passed 3-0.
• Resolution 62-26: Accepted the 2026 Road Program at an amount not to exceed $60,161.93; passed 3-0.
• Resolution 63-26: Created the position of Assistant Road Superintendent; passed 3-0.
• Resolution 64-26: Appointed James (Chris) Jordan as Assistant Road Superintendent effective March 8, 2026, with an 8% hourly wage increase; passed 3-0.
• Resolution 65-26: Accepted the Shawnee Township Zoning Commission's recommendation to implement a moratorium on Data Centers, Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), and Commercial Renewable Energy Facilities in Shawnee Township; passed 3-0.
• Resolution 66-26: Appointed Todd Lause as Representative Liaison for the Shawnee Township Comprehensive Plan at $25.00 per hour; passed 3-0.
• Resolution 67-26: Accepted MOU with Lima Allen County Regional Planning Commission (LACRPC) for guidance in creating an updated Comprehensive Plan; passed 3-0.
• Resolution 68-26: Accepted MOU with Lima Allen County Regional Planning Commission (LACRPC) for support as the Metropolitan Planning Organization for Shawnee Township; passed 3-0.
• March 23, 2026 Regular meeting minutes accepted; passed 3-0.
• All department reports approved; passed 3-0.
• Bills approved for payment; passed 3-0.
• Meeting adjourned; passed 3-0.

Parties: Shawnee Township Board of Trustees, Trustee Neff (Chairman), Trustee Recker, Trustee Gross, Police Chief Kohli, Fire Chief Austin Miller, Howard Gray, Kevin Cooley, Teresa Pulfer, Lesa Wende, Valerie Lester, Clay Balyeat, Firefighter Kevin Rader, John Hollenbacher, Jim Thompson, Tyler Cramer (Full-time Police Officer), Jessica Harter (Full-time Dispatcher), Christie Kerby (Full-time Firefighter), James (Chris) Jordan, Todd Lause, Lima Allen County Regional Planning Commission (LACRPC), Shawnee Township Zoning Commission, OTARMA, J. Dotson, Texas Oil School, Albert Hughes, Sergeant Hillard, Missy Van Meter (Administrative Assistant), Enbridge, Allen County Engineer

Dollar figures: $7,264.00 — purchase of 8 Dell computer systems for the Shawnee Township Police Department · $1,000.00 — MORE grant through OTARMA for the Shawnee Police Department · $60,161.93 — 2026 Road Program (amount not to exceed) · $25.00 per hour — Todd Lause's hourly wage as Representative Liaison for the Comprehensive Plan · $50,000.00 — Donation from Texas Oil School

2026-04-07 minutes · perry-township

At the April 7, 2026 Perry Township Trustees regular meeting, Trustee Frank Clementz reported that a meeting was held with Allen County Regional Planning regarding data centers, and noted that a petition is currently circulating to investigate the pros and cons of the power and water usage associated with these facilities. Clementz also stated that 10 more data centers are expected to be coming to Northwest Ohio. No votes, resolutions, or formal actions related to the data center corridor project were taken at this meeting.

Corridor relevance: The meeting connects to the project through Trustee Clementz's report of a meeting with Allen County Regional Planning about data centers and a community petition investigating the pros and cons of power and water usage, with reference to 10 more data centers expected in Northwest Ohio.

• No formal motions or votes were taken regarding the data center corridor project or the petition; Clementz's report was informational only.

Parties: Trustee Frank Clementz, Allen County Regional Planning, Tonya Dye, LACRP (Lima Allen County Regional Planning)

2026-03-30 minutes · american-township

At the American Township Trustees regular session, Zoning Inspector Bishop provided an update from Google and Turner Construction regarding well water issues being experienced by residents living near the data center location, with copies of information from each business made available to the public. No formal votes or resolutions related to the corridor project were taken at this meeting. The meeting otherwise addressed routine township business including road maintenance, hiring, and fire station updates.

Corridor relevance: Zoning Inspector Bishop delivered an update from Google and Turner Construction specifically addressing well water issues affecting residents near the data center location, connecting this meeting directly to the Project BOSC/hyperscale data center corridor.

• Motion by Trustee Long second by Trustee Harmon to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of March 9, 2026. Roll call, all yes.
• Motion by Trustee Basinger second by Trustee Long to approve the payment of the warrants as presented by the Fiscal Officer. Roll call, all yes.
• Motion by Trustee Harmon second by Trustee Long to accept entering into contract with the county for striping and painting for 2026 township roads. Roll call, all yes.
• Motion by Trustee Harmon second by Trustee Long to hire Robert Gehr IV at $25/hr beginning 4/6/26. Roll call, all yes.
• Motion by Trustee Harmon second by Trustee Long to move forward with township cleanup day on June 13th with a 50% grant covering some of the cost. Roll call, all yes.
• Motion by Trustee Long second by Trustee Harmon to adjourn. Roll call, all yes.

Parties: Paul Basinger (Trustee/Chairman), Ross Harmon (Trustee), Jody Long (Trustee), Brian Winegardner (Allen County Commissioner), Zoning Inspector Bishop, Road Superintendent Osting, Robert Gehr IV, Chief Haines, Chief Hadding, Brady Overholt (Fiscal Officer), Google, Turner Construction

Dollar figures: $25/hr (rate for Robert Gehr IV) · 50% reimbursement grant from Solid Waste District for township clean-up day

2026-03-26 minutes · lacrpc

The Executive Committee of the Lima-Allen County Regional Planning Commission held its regular session on March 26, 2026, covering routine financial, administrative, and bylaws business. During the Director's Report, a brief discussion took place regarding "the data center," with mention that a meeting presented by Regional Growth Partnership at the Ohio Job and Family Services Center was scheduled for March 30th and was expected to feature a positive presentation regarding data centers. No formal action was taken specifically on the data center matter.

Corridor relevance: The meeting references "the data center" during the Director's Report and notes an upcoming March 30th informational meeting presented by Regional Growth Partnership at the Ohio Job and Family Services Center to discuss the data center.

• Motion 17 (03-26-2026) EC: Agenda approved as submitted (Schierloh/Post).
• Motion 18 (03-26-2026) EC: EC minutes of February 26, 2026 approved (Post/Cox).
• Motion 19 (03-26-2026) EC: Budget revenue, budget expense reports, and payment of bills, payroll, and OPERS approved as presented (Post/Kingsley).
• Motion 20 (03-26-2026) EC: DCC Committee Report accepted, including acceptance of street vacation request by Elite Builders within Zurmehly Subdivision in Shawnee Township (Post/Gilden).
• Motion 21 (03-26-2026) EC: Director's Report accepted (Post/Cox).
• Motion (03-26-2026) EC: Decided not to consider a virtual meeting policy (Schierloh/Cox).
• Bylaws Committee recommendations accepted for discussion: DCC meeting frequency changed to 1st and 3rd Tuesdays; EC, TCC, and TAC meeting frequency changed from monthly to at least quarterly; AAC to be removed with functions transferred to EC; TCC renamed MPOPC; CAC and CDC combined into CDAC; TAC renamed Technical Advisory Committee.
• April 13, 2026 set as last date for comments, concerns, and other nominations on committee slate.
• Motion 23 (03-26-2026) EC: Motion to adjourn carried (Post/Cox).

Parties: Kevin Cox, Perry Township, Jerry Gilden, Marion Township, Mitch Kingsley, Village of Bluffton, Tan Kohli, City of Lima, Doug Post, Amanda Township, Chuck Schierloh, City of Lima, Elizabeth Gordon, Hancock (Guest), Rebecca Phillips (Staff), Melissa Reed (Staff), Elite Builders, Regional Growth Partnership, Mr. Willamowski, Mr. Suever, Brad Baxter (Secretary), Ian Kohli (RPC President)

2026-03-23 minutes · shawnee-township

At the March 23, 2026 Regular Meeting of the Shawnee Township Board of Trustees, community member Jim Thompson raised concerns about a potential data center in Shawnee Township, referencing secrecy, non-disclosure agreements, and comparisons to the Birch Solar experience, and formally requested the Trustees confirm or deny any out-of-public-meeting discussions with data center interests. Both Trustee Neff and Trustee Recker stated on the record that they have had no conversations with anyone regarding data centers in Shawnee Township. Thompson advocated for a moratorium on data centers until safeguards are in place, and Trustee Neff noted that current zoning regulations require data centers to be located in industrial zoning districts. Resolution 52-26 and an associated Presentation were removed from the agenda by motion before the meeting proceeded.

Corridor relevance: This meeting connects to the data-center corridor project through a public comment by Jim Thompson explicitly raising concerns about a potential large-scale data center in Shawnee Township, referencing community anxieties about secrecy and NDAs, and requesting on-the-record denials from the Trustees of any private discussions with data center interests.

• Trustee Recker motioned to remove Resolution 52-26 and the Presentation from the agenda; Trustee Neff seconded; passed 2-0.
• Trustee Recker motioned to accept the agenda as amended; Trustee Neff seconded; passed 2-0.
• Trustee Neff stated on the record that the trustees have not had any discussion with any data center.
• Trustee Recker stated on the record that he has not had any conversations with anyone regarding data centers in Shawnee Township.
• Resolution 49-26 (Promotion of Briley Hillard to Police Sergeant) approved 2-0.
• Resolution 50-26 (MOU with IAFF Local 2550 Regarding Lateral Transfers) approved 2-0.
• Resolution 51-26 (Authorization to Appoint Kris Browning as Fire Department Chaplain) approved 2-0.
• Resolution 53-26 (Authorization to Hire Full-time Firefighter Kevin Rader) approved 2-0.
• Resolution 54-26 (Authorization to Hire Full-time Firefighter Brock Profit) failed to get a motion.
• Resolution 55-26 (PPM Language Regarding Flex-time) approved 2-0.
• Resolution 56-26 (Officer Training Reimbursement Agreement for Albert Hughes IV) approved 2-0.
• Motion to pay the bills passed 2-0.
• Motion to recess into Executive Session to discuss complaints against a public employee passed 2-0.
• Motion to reconvene the regular meeting passed 2-0.
• Motion for adjournment passed 2-0.

Parties: Shawnee Township Board of Trustees, Trustee Neff, Trustee Recker, Trustee Gross (absent), Police Chief Kohli, Fire Chief Austin Miller, Howard Gray, Kevin Cooley, Lesa Wende, Clay Balyeat, Teresa Pulfer (absent), Valerie Lester (absent), Attorney Al Smith, Jim Thompson, Allen County Commissioner Winegardner, Jon Keske, Anna Selfridge, Rabbe Ford, Shawnee Baseball team, Rinehart and Sons, Briley Hillard, IAFF Local 2550, FOP, Kris Browning, Kevin Rader, Brock Profit, Albert Hughes IV, SRO Wilson, SRO Stevenson, Bible Believers, Missy Van Meter

Dollar figures: $9,268,000.00 (Fund Status) · $46,000.00 (estimated cost for new signage)

2026-03-09 minutes · shawnee-township

At the March 9, 2026 Regular Meeting, Jim Thompson addressed the Shawnee Township Board of Trustees regarding the potential of data centers in Shawnee Township, the Township Comprehensive Plan, and requested that the Trustees pass a resolution imposing a temporary moratorium on data centers in agricultural districts. The Trustees declined to act immediately, stating they wished to review the data and proposed resolution and have it reviewed by legal counsel. No moratorium resolution was passed at this meeting.

Corridor relevance: The meeting is connected to the data-center corridor project because a resident, Jim Thompson, formally addressed the Board requesting a temporary moratorium on data centers in agricultural districts in Shawnee Township, prompting a discussion that the Trustees tabled pending legal review.

• Trustee Gross motioned to accept the February 23, 2026 Regular meeting minutes; Trustee Recker seconded; passed 3-0.
• Resolution 42-26: Accepted Memorandum of Understanding with Lima Allen County Regional Planning Commission for Safe Routes to School; passed 3-0.
• Resolution 43-26: Authorized Todd Lause to represent Shawnee Township for the Safe Routes to School Program at $25.00 per hour effective March 9, 2026; passed 3-0.
• Resolution 44-26: Accepted Service Agreement with Clemans Nelson and Associates as management consultant effective March 1, 2026; passed 3-0.
• Resolution 45-26: Authorized hiring of Albert Hughes IV as part-time civilian Police Department employee at $20.00 per hour effective March 9, 2026; passed 3-0.
• Resolution 46-26: Authorized purchase of a double-sided, full color, 6mm EMC CIRRUS sign from New Signs Ohio LLC at a cost of $27,429.00; passed 3-0.
• Resolution 47-26: Accepted resignation of full-time Police Officer Aaron Baker effective March 8, 2026; passed 3-0.
• Resolution 48-26: Appointed Briley Hillard as acting Police Sergeant effective March 8, 2026; passed 3-0.
• Motion to pay the bills passed 3-0.
• Motion to accept reports passed 3-0.
• Motion to recess into Executive Session to discuss complaints against a public employee passed 3-0; no business taken upon reconvening.
• Motion for adjournment passed 3-0.
• Trustees declined to immediately pass a moratorium resolution on data centers, stating they would review the data and proposed resolution and have it reviewed by legal counsel.

Parties: Trustee Neff (Chairman / Paul Neff), Trustee Gross (Kenny Gross, Vice Chairperson), Trustee Recker, Police Chief Kohli, Fire Chief Austin Miller, Howard Gray, Kevin Cooley, Teresa Pulfer, Lesa Wende, Clay Balyeat, Valerie Lester, Rebecca Phillips — Allen County Regional Planning Commission, Megan (Allen County Regional Planning Commission, first name only as referenced), Rob White — ODOT, Brandon — Local 2075 Tombstone Project, Jim Thompson, Bev Beery — Lima Small Business Advocacy Group, Todd Lause, Clemans Nelson and Associates, Albert Hughes IV, New Signs Ohio LLC, IC Signs, Aaron Baker, Briley Hillard, Missy Van Meter — Administrative Assistant, Shawnee Township, Lima Allen County Regional Planning Commission (LACRPC), FOP (Fraternal Order of Police), Athena (dispatch), Jess (dispatch), Lyle Dray, Todd Gardner, Bryon Stumbaugh, Mike Hasenstaub, Kyle Fronning, Trent Jorgensen, Garrett Smith, Brian Miller, Aaron Crider, Marathon

Dollar figures: $25.00 per hour (Todd Lause, Safe Routes to School Program) · $20.00 per hour (Albert Hughes IV, part-time civilian Police Department employee) · $27,429.00 (purchase of double-sided, full color, 6mm EMC CIRRUS sign from New Signs Ohio LLC, including removal, disposal, and installation)

2026-03-03 minutes · perry-township

The Perry Township Trustees regular meeting of March 3, 2026 covered routine township business including fiscal payments, personnel actions, road maintenance, fire department staffing, and technology upgrades. The only reference potentially connected to the data-center corridor project is the board's approval of Google Workspace for 25 users at a cost of $2,100 for township-wide email; the word "Google" appears solely in this administrative IT context. No business related to Project BOSC, Bistrozzi LLC, a hyperscale data center, land acquisition, or corridor infrastructure was discussed or transacted.

Corridor relevance: The meeting was flagged due to the mention of "Google," but the sole reference is an administrative vote to adopt Google Workspace for internal township email — no discussion of Project BOSC, Bistrozzi LLC, a hyperscale data center, or any corridor-related land, zoning, or infrastructure matter appears anywhere in the document text.

• Resolution #2026.0303-01 approved payment for BWC True-Up for 2024 in the amount of $2,276.00 (Cox-yes, Stombaugh-yes, Clementz-yes)
• Motion to accept corrected meeting minutes from February 17, 2026 approved (Stombaugh-yes, Cox-yes, Clementz-yes)
• Motion to pay bills of $90,986.18 approved (Stombaugh-yes, Cox-yes, Clementz-yes)
• Motion to approve payment to Atlantic Emergency Solutions in the amount of $2,165.90 for Pump Hale Pack approved (Stombaugh-yes, Cox-yes, Clementz-yes)
• Motion to approve payment to Huffman, Kelley, and Brock in the amount of $4,775.00 for the Victory Lounge legal case approved (Stombaugh-yes, Cox-yes, Clementz-yes)
• Motion to pay Clemans-Nelson in the amount of $4,480.00 for personnel issues at the fire department approved (Stombaugh-yes, Cox-yes, Clementz-yes)
• Motion to accept bank reconciliation for December 2025 approved (Stombaugh-yes, Cox-yes, Clementz-yes)
• Motion to accept bank reconciliation for January 2026 approved (Stombaugh-yes, Cox-yes, Clementz-yes)
• Motion to accept credit card reconciliation for January 2026 approved (Stombaugh-yes, Cox-yes, Clementz-yes)
• Motion to approve changes to the rental agreement and post revisions on the Perry website approved (Stombaugh-yes, Cox-yes, Clementz-yes)
• Motion to remove Kevin Rader, Jason Smedley, and Lori Iten from the credit card policy and close said cards approved (Stombaugh-yes, Cox-yes, Clementz-yes)
• Motion to accept the resignation of Lori Iten as Police Dept Administrator approved (Stombaugh-yes, Cox-yes, Clementz-yes)
• Motion to go into executive session at 6:53 PM with Attorney Sam Huffman for police personnel approved (Stombaugh-yes, Cox-yes, Clementz-yes)
• Motion to come out of executive session at 7:16 PM approved — no action taken (Stombaugh-yes, Cox-yes, Clementz-yes)
• Motion to approve estimate from Culp Tree Service in the amount of $3,000 to take down two dead trees on Breese and Hume Roads approved (Stombaugh-yes, Cox-yes, Clementz-yes)
• Motion to accept zoning receipts for January and February 2026 in the amount of $1,951.19 approved (Stombaugh-yes, Cox-yes, Clementz-yes)
• Motion to promote Andrew Klaus as a full-time Firefighter II and Advanced EMT at the applicable rate to B Shift, pending passing an OP&F physical, effective March 23rd if not sooner, approved (Stombaugh-yes, Cox-yes, Clementz-yes)
• Motion to hire Krew Kizer as a full-time Level I Firefighter and EMT-Basic on a shift at the applicable rate, pending passing an OP&F physical, with a tentative start date of March 23rd if not sooner, approved (Stombaugh-yes, Cox-yes, Clementz-yes)
• Motion to hire Logan Bowers as part-time EMT at the applicable rate and appoint him as a volunteer fire fighter effective March 4th, 2026 approved (Stombaugh-yes, Cox-yes, Clementz-yes)
• Motion to remove a list of old unused items from the fire inventory list to either donate or dispose of those that have no value approved (Stombaugh-yes, Cox-yes, Clementz-yes)
• Motion to approve Google Workspace for 25 users at a cost of $2,100 approved (Stombaugh-yes, Cox-yes, Clementz-yes)
• Motion to go into executive session for personnel compensation with Ashlyn Tracy and Justin Roberts at 8:08 PM approved (Stombaugh-yes, Cox-yes, Clementz-yes)
• Motion to come out of executive session at 8:35 PM approved — no action taken (Stombaugh-yes, Cox-yes, Clementz-yes)
• Motion to pay Attorney Sam Huffman $1,500 ($500 for February, $1,000 for March) plus any billable hours at the end of March 2026 approved (Stombaugh-yes, Cox-yes, Clementz-yes)
• Motion to adjourn at 8:37 PM approved (Stombaugh-yes, Cox-yes, Clementz-yes)

Parties: Scott Stombaugh (Chairperson/Trustee), Kevin Cox (Trustee), Frank Clementz (Trustee), Chris Stombaugh (Fiscal Officer), John Iten (Police Chief), Sgt. Eichman, Corey Lehman (Road Supervisor), Eric (County), Brion Rhodes, John Brewster (Zoning Inspector), Interim Chief Justin Roberts (Fire Chief), Brooke Hedges, Betsy Billingsley (Visit Greater Lima), Jason Stombaugh, Dave Stombaugh, Ron McElwain, Ashlyn Tracy, Sam Huffman (Attorney), Bob Phillips, Nick Myers, Jim Clementz, Atlantic Emergency Solutions, Huffman, Kelley, and Brock, Clemans-Nelson, Culp Tree Service, Smith Boughan, Orkin, Andrew Klaus, Krew Kizer, Logan Bowers, Kevin Rader, Jason Smedley, Lori Iten, Mary Williamson, Fred Lord, Army's Towing

Parcels: 1030 Hume Rd, Breese and Hume Roads, 12th St., Breese Rd, Schooler Road from Breese to Hanthorn, Yoder (from Greely Chapel to Bowman), Thayer Road, State Route 65, Townline (south of Amherst)

Dollar figures: $2,276.00 (BWC True-Up for 2024) · $2,165.90 (Atlantic Emergency Solutions, Pump Hale Pack) · $3,294.00 (Smith Boughan, contract for service) · $4,775.00 (Huffman, Kelley, and Brock, Victory Lounge legal case) · $4,480.00 (Clemans-Nelson, personnel issues at fire department) · $3,000 (Culp Tree Service, two dead trees on Breese and Hume Roads) · $33,433.75 (Reclamite for roads paved in 2024) · $1,951.19 (zoning receipts, January and February 2026) · $90,986.18 (bills) · $300 (Orkin extra charge for cockroach treatment) · $2,100 (Google Workspace for 25 users) · $500 (fair board offer for ambulance/EMTs) · $2.9 million (tourism brought into county by Hearse Mania) · $122,948 (grants totaling, Visit Greater Lima) · $1,500 (Attorney Sam Huffman, $500 for February, $1,000 for March)

2026-02-23 minutes · american-township

During the regular session, Trustee Basinger noted that HB 706 is on the legislative docket pertaining to data center concerns, representing the meeting's only direct reference to the corridor project. The board otherwise conducted routine township business including zoning resolutions, a street sweeping contract approval, and fire/police department reports. No corridor-specific votes, agreements, or parcel actions were taken at this meeting.

Corridor relevance: Trustee Basinger explicitly mentioned that HB 706 is on the docket "pertaining to data center concerns," directly connecting this meeting to the hyperscale data center corridor project.

• Motion by Trustee Harmon, second by Trustee Long to approve minutes of the regular meeting of February 9, 2026 — Roll call, all yes.
• Motion by Trustee Long, second by Trustee Harmon to approve payment of warrants as presented by the Fiscal Officer — Roll call, all yes.
• Motion by Trustee Basinger, second by Trustee Harmon to pass Resolution #02-232026-01 — Roll call, all yes.
• Motion by Trustee Harmon, second by Trustee Long to pass Resolution #02-232026-02 — Roll call, all yes.
• Motion by Trustee Long, second by Trustee Harmon to approve the amount of $14,750 for street sweeping for 2026 — Roll call, all yes.
• Motion by Trustee Harmon, second by Trustee Long to go into executive session for employee discipline — Roll call, all yes.
• Motion by Trustee Long, second by Trustee Harmon to adjourn — Roll call, all yes.

Parties: Paul Basinger (Trustee / Chairman), Ross Harmon (Trustee), Jody Long (Trustee), Brady Overholt (Fiscal Officer), Zoning Inspector Bishop, Road Superintendent Osting, Police Chief Haines, Fire Chief Hadding, Nate Twinning, Mr. Huffman, Best Rents, Marshalls Grant, Moose Lodge, Midwest (dispatch services)

Parcels: 3185 Burch Ave., 2430 Windsor Dr., SR 309 (new property, station #1)

Dollar figures: $14,750 (street sweeping contract with Best Rents, cost shared by Bath and Shawnee township) · $7424.31 (received by ATFD from the Moose Lodge for their 1st quarter pledge) · $1000 (received from Midwest for dispatch services)

2026-02-17 minutes · perry-township

The February 17, 2026 Perry Township Trustees regular meeting covered routine township business including fire department staffing and ISO certification, road maintenance, police equipment, and administrative matters. Interim Fire Chief Justin Roberts noted that the township's ISO rating had been at risk of dropping to a Class 10, which he stated "would have also stunted the future growth of businesses in the area," a comment that may bear indirect relevance to the data-center corridor project. The meeting included multiple executive sessions, hiring decisions, and equipment approvals, but contained no explicit discussion of Project BOSC, Bistrozzi LLC, or a hyperscale data center. The MOU with LARPC (Lima-Allen County Regional Planning Commission) was approved, which is an agency associated with corridor-area land use planning.

Corridor relevance: The meeting was flagged due to an approved MOU with the Lima-Allen County Regional Planning Commission (LARPC), an agency involved in corridor-area planning, and a passing reference by Interim Fire Chief Roberts that a drop in ISO fire rating "would have also stunted the future growth of businesses in the area," though neither the data center project nor Bistrozzi LLC is explicitly named in the document.

• Resolution #2026.0217-01: To correct fire employees' pay from 12/29/25 minutes and to rescind Resolution #2025.1229-03 — Stombaugh YES, Cox YES, Clementz YES
• Resolution #2026.0217-02: To charge $75/hour up to $750.00 for dash cam and body cam video for public records requests per House Bill 315 — Stombaugh YES, Cox YES, Clementz YES
• Motion to accept meeting minutes from February 3, 2026 — approved unanimously
• Motion to accept emergency meeting minutes from February 2, 2026 — approved unanimously
• Motion to accept emergency meeting minutes from February 5, 2026 — approved unanimously
• Motion to accept emergency meeting minutes from February 6, 2026 — approved unanimously
• Motion to accept emergency meeting minutes from February 9, 2026 — approved unanimously
• Motion to accept Trustee Workshop meeting minutes from February 13, 2026 — approved unanimously
• Motion to pay bills in the amount of $48,359.01 — approved unanimously
• Motion to approve the MOU with LARPC (Lima-Allen County Regional Planning Commission) and pay $1,352.80 — approved unanimously
• Motion to allow Fiscal Officer Christina Stombaugh to attend the Local Government Conference in March 2026 and cover related expenses — approved unanimously
• Motion to approve indigent funeral expenses for Randy Pugin on 801 S Mumaugh Road paid to Chiles and Sons for $750.00 — approved unanimously
• Motion to add Todd Gardner to the credit card policy with a limit of $2,000 — approved unanimously
• Motion to change the credit card policy limit for Ashlyn Tracy from $3,000 to $7,500 while employing an interim part-time fire chief — approved unanimously
• Motion to go into executive session to review the contract for Sam Huffman and possible hiring at 6:45 PM — approved unanimously
• Motion to come out of executive session at 7:02 PM — approved unanimously; Action taken: hiring Sam Huffman at $1,000/month for up to 6 hours/month and $225.00 for any billable hours after the 6 hours
• Motion to hire Attorney Sam Huffman at the rate of $1,000/month for up to 6 hours and $225.00 for any billable hours after the 6 hours — approved unanimously
• Motion to go into executive session for personnel with Police Chief Iten at 7:03 PM — approved unanimously
• Motion to come out of executive session at 7:10 PM — approved unanimously; No action taken
• Motion to approve the quote for the purchase of seven police vests with the upfront cost of $7,558.00 with a 75% reimbursement from the state for a final cost of $1,889 — approved unanimously
• Motion to appoint Volunteer Firefighter Dependents Fund Board members: Frank Clementz (Chair), Scott Stombaugh, Brooke Hedges, Todd Gardner, and Tyler Turner — approved unanimously
• Motion to hire Aaron Ream as a part-time EMT Basic and a volunteer firefighter at the applicable rate — approved unanimously
• Motion to post full-time fire positions externally until filled — approved unanimously
• Motion to enter into a contract with National Hose Testing and Ground Ladder Testing in the amount of $6,507.50 — approved unanimously
• Motion to approve the purchase of an inverter for Medic One at the cost of $1,280.00 — approved unanimously
• Motion to accept the resignation of Jason Smedley, effective immediately — approved unanimously
• Motion to accept the resignation of JR Long, effective immediately — approved unanimously
• Motion to go into executive session at 8:12 PM for an employment contract with Justin Roberts — approved unanimously
• Motion to come out of executive session at 8:33 PM — approved unanimously; Action taken: entered into a contract with Interim Chief Justin Roberts
• Motion to enter into a contract with Justin Roberts as Interim Fire Chief for $3,000/week, to be renegotiated after 12 weeks — approved unanimously
• Motion to adjourn at 8:50 PM — approved unanimously

Parties: Scott Stombaugh (Chairperson/Trustee), Kevin Cox (Trustee), Frank Clementz (Trustee), Christina Stombaugh (Fiscal Officer), John Iten (Police Chief), Corey Lehman (Road Department), John Brewster (Zoning Inspector), Justin Roberts (Interim Fire Chief), Todd Gardner, Ashlyn Tracy, Sam Huffman (Attorney), Denny Phalen, Brian Rhodes, Beth Seibert, Aaron Ream, Jason Smedley, JR Long, Bill Foster (Chief Fire Inspector), Brooke Hedges, Tyler Turner, Brian Miller, Heath Smedley (Medicount), Sasha Weigt, Chuck Weigt, Cathy Clementz, Michele Houseworth, Ron McElwain, Larry Sidener, TJ Myers, Nick Myers, Parker Beard, Blaici Lee, Dustin Buell, Matthew Carney, William Foster, Tim Jackson, Jim Clementz, Greg Kessen, Chiles and Sons, Medicount, LARPC (Lima-Allen County Regional Planning Commission), National Hose Testing, Ohio EPA, Ohio Auditor of State

Parcels: 801 S Mumaugh Road (Randy Pugin, indigent funeral), 2648 Breese Rd (hollow tree in right of way), 333 E Hume Rd (tree near power lines), South Union Street between 12th Street and 11th Street (complaint re: cars on lots), East Hume Rd (lot split, garage residence concern), Osman Road (tree service business, burning complaint), Yoder Rd from Greeley to Bowman (1.42 miles), Thayer Rd from 117 and 309 (1.34 miles)

Dollar figures: $300 (Local Government Conference registration fee) · $7,558.00 (upfront cost for 7 police vests) · $1,889 (final cost for 7 police vests after 75% state reimbursement) · $75/hour up to $750.00 (dash cam/body cam video records requests per House Bill 315) · $48,359.01 (bills payment) · $1,352.80 (MOU payment to LARPC) · $750.00 (indigent funeral expenses for Randy Pugin, paid to Chiles and Sons) · $2,000 (credit card limit for Todd Gardner) · $3,000 (credit card limit change from) · $7,500 (new credit card limit for Ashlyn Tracy) · $1,000/month (Attorney Sam Huffman retainer for up to 6 hours/month) · $225.00 (Attorney Sam Huffman hourly rate after 6 hours) · $355 (average per transport over last year, per Medicount) · $7/month per user (Google email, 10 users) · $840 annually (Google email total cost) · $5,538.00 (hose testing: 10,650 feet at 52 cents a foot) · $969.50 (ground ladder testing) · $6,507.50 (total hose and ground ladder testing contract) · $1,280.00 (inverter replacement for Medic 1) · $3,000/week (Interim Fire Chief Justin Roberts contract, renegotiated after 12 weeks) · $3,000 (referenced by Brooke Hedges in context of Roberts' compensation)

2026-02-09 minutes · american-township

At the American Township Trustees regular session, two residents — Ella Blythe and Heather Davis — raised concerns about a data center project set to come into American Township, requesting public records and noting a second hearing on "Project Bosch" relating to Sugar Creek Township and Wetlands. The trustees and zoning inspector responded that they are "in the dark on many things" and "not at liberty to discuss much about the project." No formal decisions regarding the data center or Project BOSC were made at this meeting.

Corridor relevance: This meeting is connected to the corridor project because two residents addressed the trustees with concerns about the incoming data center (referenced as "Project Bosch"), prompting the trustees and zoning inspector to acknowledge limited knowledge and inability to publicly discuss the project.

• Motion by Trustee Long second by Trustee Harmon to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of January 26, 2026. Roll call, all yes.
• Motion by Trustee Harmon second by Trustee Long to approve the payment of the warrants as presented by the Fiscal Officer. Roll call, all yes.
• Motion by Trustee Harmon second by Trustee Long to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding for 2026 between ASWCD and American Township for MS4 Stormwater Program Administration at a cost of $7300/year. Roll call, all yes.
• Motion by Trustee Long second by Trustee Basinger to accept the reports as presented. Roll call, all yes.
• Motion by Trustee Harmon second by Trustee Basinger to pay Andrew Follas $550 per year to run the townships website as webmaster. Roll call, all yes.
• Motion by Trustee Harmon second by Trustee Mohler to approve the permanent appropriations for 2026 in the amount of $10,170,250. Roll call, all yes.
• Motion by Trustee Harmon second by Trustee Long to pass Resolution #02-092026-01 and Resolution #02-092026-02. Roll call, all yes.
• Motion by Trustee Long second by Trustee Harmon to go into executive session for employee discipline. Roll call, all yes.
• Motion by Trustee Long second by Trustee Harmon to reappoint Merle Miller as AWD representative for American Township for a 3-year term beginning 5/1/26. Roll call, all yes.
• Motion by Trustee Basinger second by Trustee Long to discipline employee Josh Teman and suspend him for 5 days without pay due to employee negligence in accordance to Employee Handbook Sections 4.2, 4.3, 4.3.1, 4.3.2. Roll call, all yes.
• Motion by Trustee Harmon second by Trustee Long to include Louie Carter and Ralph Long to our plowing crew backdated to 1/1/26. Roll call, all yes.
• Motion by Trustee Basinger second by Trustee Long to adjourn. Roll call, all yes.

Parties: Paul Basinger (Trustee), Ross Harmon (Trustee, Chairman), Jody Long (Trustee), Ella Blythe, Heather Davis, Lydia Archambo (ASWCD representative), Malinda Delarosa (ASWCD representative), ASWCD (Allen Soil and Water Conservation District), Brady Overholt (Fiscal Officer), Andrew Follas (webmaster), Bishop (Zoning Inspector), Osting (Road Superintendent), Hadding (Fire Chief), Merle Miller (AWD representative), Josh Teman (employee), Louie Carter (plowing crew), Ralph Long (plowing crew), Trustee Mohler

Parcels: parcels on Allentown Rd.

Dollar figures: $7300/year (MOU between ASWCD and American Township for MS4 Stormwater Program Administration) · $550 per year (Andrew Follas, webmaster) · $10,170,250 (permanent appropriations for 2026) · $2246.44 (EMS Grant received by fire department)

2026-01-15 minutes · lacrpc

At the January 15, 2026 Community Development Committee meeting of the Lima-Allen County Regional Planning Commission, staff noted during the Year in Review that "a data center is coming" and that expanded transit service may help address transportation needs for the anticipated increase in employment. The Allen Economic Development Group update also referenced development activity including a "Cole Street data center" among several ongoing projects in Allen County. No formal action related to the data center was taken at this meeting.

Corridor relevance: The meeting connects to the corridor project through two passing references: a statement that "a data center is coming" and may drive transit demand, and a listing of "Cole Street data center" as a recent area development in the AEDG update.

• Motion 01 (01-15-2026) CDC: Mr. Nelson made the motion to approve the agenda; seconded by Mr. Vandemark, the motion carried.
• Motion 02 (01-15-2026) CDC: Mr. Suever made the motion to approve the CDC minutes of October 16, 2025; seconded by Mr. Vandemark, the motion carried.
• Motion 03 (01-15-2026) CDC: Mr. Nelson made the motion to adjourn; seconded by Mr. Fitzpatrick, the motion carried.

Parties: Tim Fitzpatrick – Allen County, Mitch Kingsley – Village of Bluffton, Rob Nelson – City of Lima, Ben Suever – Village of Spencerville, John Vandemark – Village of Cairo, Megan Kinnear – Staff, Melissa Reed – Staff, Mr. Wildermuth – ACRTA, Allen Economic Development Group (AEDG), Lima-Allen County Regional Planning Commission (LACRPC), JobsOhio, Charles River, Amazon, Target, P&G, Ohio Logistics

2025-12-02 minutes · perry-township

At the December 2, 2025 Perry Township Trustees meeting, Zoning Inspector John Brewster reported that the data center language being added to zoning was approved, and that a separate data center has shown interest in an area already zoned industrial. Trustee Sidener relayed that a previously denied data center's landowner was upset and may pursue legal action, and that the denied party threatened to sue the township. A resident asked about new development, and Brewster confirmed inquiries from multiple data centers regarding industrially zoned land, though nothing was confirmed beyond early-stage interest.

Corridor relevance: This meeting directly references the data center corridor project, including the denial of an earlier data center application, a potential lawsuit threat, approval of data center zoning language, and new data center inquiries in an industrially zoned area of Perry Township.

• Resolution #2025.1202-01 approved: transfer (not to be repaid) from General Fund Transfer Out (1000-910-910-0000) to Road and Bridge Transfer In (2031-931-0000) in the amount of $58,000.00 to cover invoices for the 2025 Road Program — Larry Sidener YES, Kevin Cox YES, Greg Kessen ABSENT.
• Motion to accept meeting minutes from November 18, 2025 — Larry Sidener YES, Kevin Cox YES, Greg Kessen ABSENT.
• Motion to pay bills of $112,777.02 — Larry Sidener YES, Kevin Cox YES, Greg Kessen ABSENT.
• Motion to approve November 2025 credit card reconciliation — Larry Sidener YES, Kevin Cox YES, Greg Kessen ABSENT.
• Motion to cancel the regular Trustee meeting on January 6, 2026 — Larry Sidener YES, Kevin Cox YES, Greg Kessen ABSENT.
• Motion to transfer $100,000 to STAR Ohio — Larry Sidener YES, Kevin Cox YES, Greg Kessen ABSENT.
• Motion to adjourn at 7:20 PM — Larry Sidener YES, Kevin Cox YES, Greg Kessen ABSENT.

Parties: Kevin Cox, Chairman/Trustee, Larry Sidener, Trustee, Greg Kessen, Trustee (absent), Christina Stombaugh, Fiscal Officer, John Brewster, Zoning Inspector, John Iten, Police Chief (absent), Corey Lehman, Head of Roads (absent), Kevin Rader, Fire Chief, Natalie (UAN webinar assistant, last name not stated), Clemans and Nelson (legal/HR firm), Blain Brock, Jim Clementz, Dave Stombaugh, Cassie Betts, Tim Myers, Brooke Hedges, Frank Clementz, Cathy Clementz, Scott Stombaugh, Norm Capps, Andrew Klaus, Janet Lauf, Steve Myers, Allen County Engineers, Miller Auto, Atlantic Emergency Solutions, Stryker Sales, TASC, AEDG, Murphy Tractor

Parcels: 1404 (referenced as a truck/equipment purchase, not a land parcel), Old Wolahan Lumber Building (prospective water treatment plant site), Main and 14th or 15th (telephone pole location)

Dollar figures: $2,999.99 — Steve Myers, multiple invoices · $14,808.56 — Allen County Engineers, road program · $5,359.95 — Miller Auto, approved at November 18th meeting · $30,459.53 — Atlantic Emergency Solutions, approved at October 7th meeting for turn-outs · $58,000.00 — transfer from General Fund to Road & Bridge for Allen County Engineers invoice · $112,777.02 — bills payment motion · $100,000 — transfer to STAR Ohio · $7,500 — proposed TASC card amount for employees with dependents

2025-11-24 minutes · american-township

Two residents, Jeff Davis of 3554 Cole St. and Jeff Repogle of 4255 Cole St., raised concerns at the meeting about the data center project, specifically regarding reports that workers "hit water" and may conduct dewatering operations, and about potential impacts to a private well located directly across from the data center site. The trustees received these public comments but no formal action or response regarding the data center was recorded in the minutes.

Corridor relevance: Two neighboring residents appeared during privilege of the floor to raise concerns about groundwater and dewatering activities associated with the data center under construction in American Township.

• Motion by Trustee Harmon, second by Trustee Mohler to accept the minutes of the November 10, 2025 meeting as presented. Roll call, all yes.
• Motion by Trustee Mohler, second by Trustee Basinger to approve payment of the warrants as presented by the Fiscal Officer. Roll call, all yes.
• Motion by Trustee Mohler, second by Trustee Harmon to accept the insurance rates for the 2026 fiscal year. Roll call, all yes.
• Motion by Trustee Mohler, second by Trustee Harmon to cancel the December 29th meeting and to set 1/2/26 at 4 pm for the reorganization meeting for the new calendar year 2026. Roll call, all yes.
• Motion by Trustee Harmon, second by Trustee Mohler to pass Resolution #11-242025 as read by Chief Haines (lowering speed limit on Stevick Rd. to 25 mph). Roll call, all yes.
• Motion by Trustee Harmon, second by Trustee Mohler to go into executive session for employee compensation.
• Motion by Trustee Harmon, second by Trustee Mohler to enter into contract with Lima Security for $17,312. Roll call, all yes.
• Motion by Trustee Mohler, second by Trustee Harmon to add Mark Fannon to the Zoning Commission. Roll call, all yes.
• Motion by Trustee Mohler, second by Trustee Harmon to adjourn. Roll call, all yes.

Parties: Paul Basinger (Trustee), Ross Harmon (Trustee, Chairman), Lynn Mohler (Trustee), Brady Overholt (Fiscal Officer), Jordan (Stolly Insurance), Jeff Davis (resident, 3554 Cole St.), Jeff Repogle (resident, 4255 Cole St.), Zoning Inspector Bishop, Chief Haines, Chief Hadding, Tractor Supply, Homeland Security, Lima Security, Jody Long, Mark Fannon

Parcels: 3554 Cole St., 4255 Cole St.

Dollar figures: 6.2% (insurance cost increase for 2026 health insurance plan) · $250 donation from Tractor Supply (to Chief Haines / law enforcement) · $250 donation from Tractor Supply (to fire department) · $46,000 (Homeland Security quote for security systems at new station) · $17,312 (Lima Security quote for security systems at new station)

2025-10-21 minutes · perry-township

At the October 21, 2025 Perry Township Trustees regular meeting, the data center project arose solely in the context of discussions about trustee transparency and public participation. Trustee Sidener referenced "the data center meetings last year" as an example of a rare case where public comment time was limited, and resident Cathy Clementz asked the trustees to publicly state their personal positions on the data center given its broad community impact. Chairman Cox responded that he believed everyone already knew where he stood on the matter.

Corridor relevance: The meeting references the data center project only as a past example cited during a transparency debate — Trustee Sidener noted comment time was limited at "the data center meetings last year," and a resident asked the trustees to share their personal views on the data center with the public.

• Resolution #2025.1021-01: Lighting assessment to remain the same as previous year at $14.21 per lot for Perry Township Lighting District - Linneman. (Sidener-YES, Cox-YES, Kessen-YES)
• Resolution #2025.1021-02: Lighting assessment to remain the same as previous year at $14.50 per lot for Perry Township Lighting District - St. Johns. (Sidener-YES, Cox-YES, Kessen-YES)
• Resolution #2025.1021-03: Lighting assessment at $18.30 per lot for Perry Township Lighting District - Glenn Ave. (Sidener-YES, Cox-YES, Kessen-YES)
• Resolution #2025.1021-04: Increase revenue for Fire Fund, Contracts for Emergency Medical Services (2111-202-0001) in the amount of $180,000.00 for increased medical collections in 2025. (Sidener-YES, Cox-YES, Kessen-YES)
• Resolution #2025.1021-05: Increase appropriations for Fire Fund, Contracted Services (2111-220-360-0000) in the amount of $8,000 for increased collection fees for the Medicount Revenue Fund. (Sidener-YES, Cox-YES, Kessen-YES)
• Resolution #2025.1021-06: Decrease revenue for Fire Fund, Other State Receipts (2111-539-0000) in the amount of $50,000 due to receiving no grants in 2025. (Sidener-YES, Cox-YES, Kessen-YES)
• Motion to accept meeting minutes from October 7, 2025. (Sidener-YES, Cox-YES, Kessen-YES)
• Motion to pay bills of $66,403.88. (Sidener-YES, Cox-YES, Kessen-YES)
• Motion to approve purchase of 2026 Education Subscription with Ohio Township Association in the amount of $250.00. (Sidener-YES, Cox-YES, Kessen-YES)
• Motion to accept three-year contract with Smith Boughan for furnace maintenance for Admin, Fire and Police Department: 1st year $3,294.00, 2nd year $3,442.00, 3rd year $3,597.00. (Sidener-YES, Cox-YES, Kessen-YES)
• Motion to approve estimate from Culp Tree Service to remove two trees (one on 14th Street, one on Clum Road) in the amount of $2,400.00. (Sidener-YES, Cox-YES, Kessen-YES)
• Motion to give vacation credit due to years of service with a governmental agency of 3 years / 120 hours (for Ashlyn Tracy). (Sidener-YES, Cox-YES, Kessen-YES)
• Motion to adjourn at 8:04 PM. (Sidener-YES, Cox-YES, Kessen-YES)
• Trustees decided to approve the Smith Boughan furnace contract.
• Board decided to grant Ashlyn Tracy service credits.
• Zoning Board of Appeals to make a motion to appoint Jeff Carolus as Chairman and appoint a Vice Chairman next month; Trustees will then accept their recommendation.
• Brooke Hedges moved to the Appeals Board; Ryan Klickman is now an alternate.

Parties: Kevin Cox, Chairman/Trustee, Greg Kessen, Trustee, Larry Sidener, Trustee, Christina Stombaugh, Fiscal Officer, John Iten, Police Chief (absent), Corey Lehman, Road Department Head, John Brewster, Zoning Inspector (absent), Kevin Rader, Fire Chief, Jeff Carolus, Zoning Board of Appeals, Paul Neff, John Godfrey, Cathy Clementz, Frank Clementz, Jim Clementz, Dave Stombaugh, Janet Lauf, Paula Patton, Sharon Mullins, Scott Stombaugh, Rick Phillips, Dieter Wireman, Ashlyn Tracy, Ethan Hull, Blain Brock (attorney), Adam Haunhorst (zoning consultant), Brooke Hedges, Ryan Klickman, Pavement Technologies, Lima Allen County Convention Center, Gueye and Associates, Ohio Township Association, Smith Boughan, Culp Tree Service, Medicount, Bright Speed, Gerkin (truck company)

Parcels: 14th Street (tree removal), Clum Road (tree removal), Hanthorn Road, Hume Road, Amherst Road, Breese Road, Wonnell Road (off Schooler by the river), 4th Street (Waughtel property), Fetters Farm

Dollar figures: $13,661.56 – Pavement Technologies, road program · $17,609.04 – Lima Allen County Convention Center, regular monthly payment · $4,000 – Gueye and Associates, audit · $250.00 – Ohio Township Association 2026 education subscription · $180,000.00 – increase revenue for Fire Fund, Contracts for Emergency Medical Services (2111-202-0001) · $8,000 – increase appropriations for Fire Fund, Contracted Services (2111-220-360-0000) · $50,000 – decrease revenue for Fire Fund, Other State Receipts (2111-539-0000) · $66,403.88 – bills paid · $3,294.00 – Smith Boughan furnace contract, 1st year · $3,442.00 – Smith Boughan furnace contract, 2nd year · $3,597.00 – Smith Boughan furnace contract, 3rd year · $2,400.00 – Culp Tree Service, two tree removals · $14.21 per lot – Lighting District Linneman assessment · $14.50 per lot – Lighting District St. Johns assessment · $18.30 per lot – Lighting District Glenn Ave. assessment · $17,000 – funds held re: Patton property

2025-09-16 minutes · perry-township

The September 16, 2025 Perry Township Trustees regular meeting was dominated by public comment and trustee discussion regarding a proposed large-scale chicken farm (CAFF) being developed by Keiran Fetter in Perry Township, with residents raising concerns about water table impact, air quality, odor, dust, road damage, and lack of prior notification. The trustees, zoning inspector, zoning board representatives, and township attorney discussed the permitting process, applicable Ohio Revised Code provisions (ORC 519.19/519.21) limiting township authority over agricultural uses on land of five or more acres, and what steps — if any — the township could take. The meeting also addressed routine fiscal, road, fire, and police department matters including payment approvals, equipment purchases, and a sign grant.

Corridor relevance: This meeting is flagged for corridor relevance solely due to the extensive discussion of a proposed large-scale poultry facility (CAFF) by Keiran Fetter in Perry Township, which appears to be the "chicken farm" project referenced in connection with permitting, zoning, and community opposition — not directly referencing Project BOSC / Bistrozzi LLC / a hyperscale data center; the document contains no mention of a data center, Google, Project BOSC, or Bistrozzi LLC.

• Motion to pay the NOW Marketing invoice for $2,500.00 for 30 hours of support — requested by Fiscal Officer Christina Stombaugh (vote outcome not explicitly recorded).
• Resolution passed for the Allen County Auditor for the adopted Tax Budget for 2026.
• Motion to rehire Attorney Blain Brock at $1,000 each month from September 2025 – December 2025 — requested by Fiscal Officer Christina Stombaugh (vote outcome not explicitly recorded).
• Motion to set a meeting for Handbook Revisions for September 25th from 9AM – 11AM — requested by Fiscal Officer Christina Stombaugh (vote outcome not explicitly recorded).
• Kevin Cox added as JP Morgan Chase security administrator (due to November election).
• Two resolutions that were tabled at the last meeting were passed by the Trustees.
• Trustee Kessen requested that something be put on the sign about burning regulations.
• Trustee Sidener to call again regarding broken telephone poles on Bowman Road.

Parties: Kevin Cox, Chairperson/Trustee, Larry Sidener, Trustee, Greg Kessen, Trustee, Christina Stombaugh, Fiscal Officer, John Iten, Police Chief, Corey Lehman, Road Supervisor, John Brewster, Zoning Inspector, Kevin Rader, Fire Chief, Blain Brock, Attorney, Lydia Archambo, Stormwater Coordinator, Allen Soil and Water Conservation District, Joe Gearing, Allen County Engineer, Keiran Fetter (applicant/developer, chicken farm), Albert Siegwell (sp) (referenced by Chairman Cox), Brion Rhodes (referenced by Trustee Sidener), Jarrod (Nutrient Manager, Allen SWCD), Matthew Liles, public commenter, John Godfrey, public commenter, Michele Houseworth, public commenter, Dieter Wireman, public commenter, Tom Crisenberry, public commenter, Chris Wells, public commenter, Kyle Wallace, public commenter, Tim Riepenhoff, public commenter, Micheal Liles, public commenter, Laura Durkee, public commenter, Ralph Haggard, public commenter, Scott Stombaugh, Zoning Appeals/Zoning Commission Board representative, Jeff Carolus, Zoning Board representative, Doug Mooney, public commenter, Frank Clements, public commenter, Tim Jackson, public commenter, Kellie Jackson, public commenter, Janet Lauf, public commenter, Rita Fricke, public commenter, Deb Riepenhoff, public commenter, James Conrad, public commenter, Lori Brooks, public commenter, NOW Marketing, Smith Bohn Mechanical, Hefner's (winning bid, Crown House demolition), Ohio Department of Agriculture (ODA), Ohio EPA, Allen County Health Department, Ohio Department of Forestry, MARCS, Lima Municipal Court, JP Morgan Chase, GovDeals, Wings and Rings

Parcels: Land on or near Amherst Road (digital speed sign location), Land on or near Breese Road (digital speed sign location), Land on St Johns Rd (Crown House behind PTC, tear-down by Hefner's), Property associated with Keiran Fetter's proposed chicken farm, Perry Township (specific parcel number not stated), Land in Auglaize County, Wayne Township off of St Rt 117 and Fairmont (Fetter building referenced), Osman Road (referenced for truck traffic concerns), Bowman Road (telephone pole issue)

Dollar figures: $2,500.00 – NOW Marketing invoice for 30 hours of support · $1,000 each month (September 2025 – December 2025) – Attorney Blain Brock retainer · -$2,450.61 – credit on 1st invoice for Road Program · $5,549.39 – Road Program invoice amount · $8,000 – credit for 2025 mowing · $110 – Fiscal Officer training cost in Perrysburg, October 2nd · $10,600 – ACH payment received from GovDeals for the 2000 Sterling · $4,500 – sign grant approved · $4,005.00 – cost for 100 foot, 3 sections of 5" rubber hose replacement with synthetic (Fire Dept) · $15,200 – cost for personal protection equipment for firefighters (turn out gear, 4 employees) · $16,000 – budgeted line item for turn out gear · $553.00 – Wings and Rings donation to Fire Auxiliary account

2025-09-08 minutes · american-township

At the American Township Trustees regular meeting, resident Heather Davis of 3554 N Cole St. asked the Trustees to consider joining a collaborative group with community members and county commissioners regarding the data center project. Trustee Harmon agreed to reach out to the commissioners to inquire about new information or the possibility of public forums on the topic. No formal vote or resolution on the data center matter was taken at this meeting.

Corridor relevance: The meeting is connected to the project because a resident formally raised the data center project during Privilege of the Floor, prompting Trustee Harmon to commit to contacting county commissioners about public engagement opportunities.

• Motion by Trustee Mohler, second by Trustee Basinger to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of August 25, 2025 — Roll call, all yes.
• Motion by Trustee Harmon, second by Trustee Mohler to approve the payment of the warrants as presented by the Fiscal Officer — Roll call, all yes.
• Motion by Trustee Basinger, second by Trustee Harmon to accept the financial reports as presented — Roll call, all yes.
• Motion by Trustee Harmon, second by Trustee Basinger to approve Resolution #09-082025 relating to zoning text amendments — Roll call, all yes.
• Motion by Trustee Basinger, second by Trustee Harmon to accept bids to complete the East Rd. asphalt issues in an amount not to exceed $15,000 — Roll call, all yes.
• Motion by Trustee Harmon to hire township employed officers to serve as SROs at Elida Schools — No second, motion died.
• Motion by Trustee Harmon, second by Trustee Mohler to adjourn — Roll call, all yes.

Parties: Paul Basinger (Trustee), Ross Harmon (Trustee, Chairman), Lynn Mohler (Trustee), Heather Davis (resident), Brady Overholt (Fiscal Officer), Zoning Inspector Bishop, Road Superintendent Osting, Fire Chief Hadding, Mr. Point (School Board President)

Parcels: 3554 N Cole St., Oakland Pkwy, East Rd., Wapak Rd.

Dollar figures: $15,000 (not to exceed, for East Rd. asphalt issues)

2025-08-11 minutes · american-township

At a regular session of the American Township Trustees, residents raised questions during Privilege of the Floor regarding a data center project, specifically about a proposed sub-station (asking whether it would be nuclear) and potential use of approximately 40 acres of the Neff property in Sugar Creek Township. The trustees stated they are not directly involved in those discussions at this time and know nothing more than the general public. No formal action was taken regarding the data center or related infrastructure.

Corridor relevance: The meeting is connected to the corridor project through public comments from residents asking about the data center site's sub-station type and the possible use of the Neff property in Sugar Creek Township, to which the trustees disclaimed any direct involvement.

• Motion by Trustee Basinger second by Trustee Harmon to approve the payment of the warrants as presented by the Fiscal Officer. Roll call, all yes.
• Motion by Trustee Basinger second by Trustee Harmon to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of July 28, 2025. Roll call, all yes.
• Motion by Trustee Basinger second by Trustee Harmon to accept the reports as presented. Roll call, all yes.
• Motion by Trustee Harmon second by Trustee Basinger to adjourn. Roll call, all yes.

Parties: Paul Basinger (Trustee), Ross Harmon (Trustee, Chairman), Brady Overholt (Fiscal Officer), Tim Piper, Dave and Becky Streeter, Joe Gearing (Allen County Drainage Engineer), Zoning Inspector Bishop, Road Superintendent Osting, Police Chief Haines, Fire Chief Hadding, Cody Blair (firefighter), Ross Emans (firefighter), Nate Twining (firefighter), Moose Lodge

Parcels: 1337 Beery Rd., 1640 W State Rd., Neff property (Sugar Creek Township)

Dollar figures: $14,38.05 (Moose Lodge quarterly donation to ATFD)

2025-07-15 minutes · perry-township

At the July 15, 2025 Perry Township Trustees regular meeting, Zoning Inspector John Brewster noted that a prior motion accepting data centers in the zoning books needed to be converted to a formal resolution for recording purposes. The Board subsequently passed Resolution #2025.0715-02, formally adopting language into the Perry Township Zoning Resolution to permit data centers under I-2 zoning (section 11.1.6), and concurrently rescinded the original motion from 9/5/2024 on the same subject. During public comment, a resident asked about the data center going into American Township, prompting Trustee Kessen to clarify that Microsoft had pulled out of the Perry project and Chairman Cox stated that other data centers are still investigating the property in Perry Township.

Corridor relevance: This meeting directly addresses the data-center corridor project by formalizing Perry Township's zoning resolution to permit data centers under I-2 zoning, and includes trustee commentary confirming Microsoft's withdrawal from the Perry Township project while noting continued interest from other data center parties.

• Resolution #2025.0715-02 passed unanimously (Sidener – Yes, Cox – Yes, Kessen – Yes): to modify and adopt the language of the Zoning Board and Regional Planning to locate data centers language into the Perry Township Zoning Resolution from the recommendation from I-1 modifying to I-2 zoning under 11.1.6 'FOR THE PURPOSE OF STORING AND SAVING COMPUTER DATA ON SERVERS AND SIMILAR EQUIPMENT'
• Motion passed unanimously (Sidener – Yes, Cox – Yes, Kessen – Yes): Larry Sidener rescinded the motion from 9/5/2024 to modify and adopt the language of the Zoning Board and Regional Planning to locate data centers language into the Perry Township Zoning Resolution from the recommendation from I-1 modifying to I-2 zoning under 11.1.6 'FOR THE PURPOSE OF STORING AND SAVING COMPUTER DATA ON SERVERS AND SIMILAR EQUIPMENT'

Parties: Kevin Cox, Chairperson/Trustee, Greg Kessen, Trustee, Larry Sidener, Trustee, Christina Stombaugh, Fiscal Officer, John Brewster, Zoning Inspector, Frank Lamar (guest/public comment), Microsoft (referenced by Trustee Kessen)

2025-06-30 minutes · american-township

At a regular American Township Trustees meeting, two residents addressed the board during the privilege of the floor regarding the data center project. Heather Davis reported having conversations with county commissioners under NDA about the project and thanked Zoning Inspector Bishop for public records information. Becky Street shared details about the Neff Farm rezoning from M1 to M2, potentially lost historical records, eminent domain concerns, and ways to protect residents and the township in relation to the project. No formal decisions on the data center were made by the Trustees.

Corridor relevance: Two residents addressed the Trustees directly about the data center corridor project, referencing NDA discussions with commissioners, the Neff Farm rezoning from M1 to M2, eminent domain concerns, and township/resident protections.

• Motion by Trustee Harmon second by Trustee Basinger to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of June 9, 2025. Roll call, all yes.
• Motion by Trustee Harmon second by Trustee Mohler to approve the warrants as presented by the Fiscal Officer. Roll call, all yes.
• Motion by Trustee Basinger second by Trustee Mohler to have a 2026 projected budget hearing 7/14/25. Roll call, all yes.
• Motion by Trustee Harmon second by Trustee [name not stated] to adjourn. Roll call, all yes.

Parties: Paul Basinger (Trustee), Ross Harmon (Trustee/Chairman), Lynn Mohler (Trustee), Heather Davis (resident, 3554 Cole St.), Becky Street (resident, 1640 State Rd.), Mark Lorge (resident, 2089 Brookhaven Dr.), Bishop (Zoning Inspector), Osting (Road Superintendent), Haines (Police Chief), Lima 370 Charity Foundation, Brady Overholt (Fiscal Officer)

Parcels: Neff Farm

Dollar figures: $2654 (donation from Lima 370 Charity Foundation to ATPD toward a new radar gun)

2025-06-09 minutes · american-township

At the American Township Trustees regular session, resident Heather Davis of 3554 Cole St. raised concerns specifically about the data center planned on Bluelick Road, asking questions about zoning, document requests, and whether trustees had signed or been asked to sign any NDAs related to the project. Discussions were held between Davis and the trustees on the matter, and Trustee Basinger later apologized to Davis for remarks made during those discussions. No formal decisions were made regarding the data center or related zoning matters at this meeting.

Corridor relevance: This meeting is connected to the corridor project because a resident directly questioned trustees about the data center planned on Bluelick Road, including zoning implications and potential NDA agreements signed by trustees.

• Motion by Trustee Basinger second by Trustee Mohler to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of May 12, 2025. Roll call, all yes.
• Motion by Trustee Basinger second by Trustee Mohler to approve the warrants as presented by the Fiscal Officer. Roll call, all yes.
• Motion by Trustee Basinger second by Trustee Mohler to accept the financial reports as presented. Roll call, all yes.
• Road superintendent, fiscal officer, and both trustees agreed to accept the Progressive Insurance offer of $5821.99 for the missing fence at Greenlawn Cemetery.
• Motion by Trustee Basinger second by Trustee Mohler to accept the insurance payment of $5821.99 from Progressive Insurance. Roll call, all yes.
• Tabled the yearly $1000 AEDG contribution request until the next meeting when all 3 trustees are present.
• Motion by Trustee Mohler second by Trustee Basinger to hold a public hearing on 6/30/25 at 7pm relating to Article 23 and newspaper notice requirements. Roll call, all yes.
• Motion by Trustee Basinger second by Trustee Mohler to pass Resolution #2025-0609 (certifying a fee of $500 to Roxanne Ledbetter at 2430 Windsor Dr for junk vehicles and other trash). Roll call, all yes.
• Motion by Trustee Mohler second by Trustee Basinger to adjourn. Roll call, all yes.

Parties: Paul Basinger (Trustee), Lynn Mohler (Trustee, Vice Chairman), Brady Overholt (Fiscal Officer), Heather Davis (resident, 3554 Cole St.), Chief Haines (Police Chief), Osting (Road Superintendent), Bishop (Zoning Inspector), Hadding (Fire Chief), Roxanne Ledbetter (zoning violation subject), Becky Streeter (resident), Progressive Insurance, AEDG, Moose (donor organization), Zoning Commission

Parcels: 3554 Cole St., 2430 Windsor Dr, Foust Property off of East Rd., Bluelick Road (data center location, referenced generally), Greenlawn Cemetery, corner of Eastown and Diller Rd., Stevick Rd.

Dollar figures: $5821.99 (Progressive Insurance offer/payment for missing fence at Greenlawn Cemetery) · $1000 (yearly contribution request from AEDG) · $500 (fee certified to Roxanne Ledbetter at 2430 Windsor Dr for junk vehicles and other trash — Resolution #2025-0609) · $1000 (new citation to be issued to Roxanne Ledbetter if unresolved) · $15,884.46 (quarterly donation from the Moose to ATFD)

2025-06-03 minutes · perry-township

At the June 3, 2025 Perry Township Trustees regular meeting, Cindy Leis presented on development activity in and around Perry Township, including updates on the Perry Industrial Site and data center interest. She noted that the Port Authority has reassigned approximately 196 acres to Thor Equities for data center clients, that a real estate developer is conducting due diligence including a power study on those acres, and that the American Township data center project is moving forward and expected to be announced soon with city treated water service and a newly created Community Reinvestment Area (CRA). The trustees took several routine administrative actions including approving bill payments, a fund transfer, and personnel matters.

Corridor relevance: This meeting connects to the data-center corridor project through Cindy Leis's guest presentation, which referenced Thor Equities being assigned 196 acres at the Perry Industrial Site for data center clients, a developer conducting a power study on those acres, and the imminent announcement of the American Township data center project.

• Larry Sidener made a motion to accept the corrected meeting minutes from May 20, 2025; passed unanimously (Sidener – Yes, Cox – Yes, Kessen – Yes)
• Greg Kessen made a motion to pay bills of $64,911.30; passed unanimously (Sidener – Yes, Cox – Yes, Kessen – Yes)
• Greg Kessen made a motion to accept the credit card reconciliation for May 2025; passed unanimously (Sidener – Yes, Cox – Yes, Kessen – Yes)
• Greg Kessen made a motion to transfer $50,000 to STAR Ohio; passed unanimously (Sidener – Yes, Cox – Yes, Kessen – Yes)
• Greg Kessen made a motion to approve the payment of $2,750.00 to Huffman, Kelley & Brock for legal work for Victory Lounge; passed unanimously (Sidener – Yes, Cox – Yes, Kessen – Yes)
• Greg Kessen made a motion to accept the resignation from Kortni Pomaville, last day to be June 12th with her last shift being June 11th; passed unanimously (Sidener – Yes, Cox – Yes, Kessen – Yes)
• Greg Kessen made a motion to hire Kortni Pomaville as part time Fire Fighter and Paramedic at the applicable rate; passed unanimously (Sidener – Yes, Cox – Yes, Kessen – Yes)
• Greg Kessen made a motion to hire Jerry Hunt once a month for $50 per month for approximately 3 hours of cleaning; passed unanimously (Sidener – Yes, Cox – Yes, Kessen – Yes)
• Greg Kessen made a motion to adjourn at 7:29 PM; passed unanimously (Sidener – Yes, Cox – Yes, Kessen – Yes)

Parties: Kevin Cox, Chairman, Perry Township Trustee, Greg Kessen, Perry Township Trustee, Larry Sidener, Perry Township Trustee, Christina Stombaugh, Fiscal Officer, John Iten, Police Chief, Corey Lehman, Road Supervisor, John Brewster, Zoning (absent), Mr. Brock, Kevin Rader, Fire Chief (absent), Kortni Pomaville, Sharon Mullins, Loretta Hicks, Frank and Cathy Clementz, Cindy Leis, Norm Capps, Jobs Ohio, Ohio Logistics, Perry Protech, Port Authority, Thor Equities, Wilma Youngblood, Scott Stombaugh, Jason Stombaugh, Janet Lauf, Patty Dyer, Jerry Hunt, ACTS Character Academy, LifeWise Academy, Victory Lounge, Huffman, Kelley & Brock, AEP, Miller Auto

Parcels: parcels on the south side of Commerce Parkway (privately owned, two parcels), parcel owned by Norm Capps (next parcel over on south side of Commerce Parkway), north side of Commerce Parkway – Ohio Logistics, 10 acres on each side of the creek, land between Perry Protech and the bridge on McClain (30 acres, 10 buildable), old Gossard property (now owned by ACTS Character Academy), property on Yoder Road, old Wollahans on State Route 65, old FedEx building, 25–30 acres south of Randall Bearings, 196 acres reassigned to a real estate developer at Perry Industrial Site

Dollar figures: $50,000 (transfer from Chase to STAR Ohio) · $64,911.30 (bills payment) · $2,750.00 (payment to Huffman, Kelley & Brock for legal work for Victory Lounge) · $350 (tree removal on McPheron Road) · $50 per month (Jerry Hunt cleaning, approximately 3 hours)

2025-05-20 minutes · perry-township

At the May 20, 2025 Perry Township Trustees regular meeting, resident Frank Clementz raised concerns about zoning meeting minutes being changed in relation to the data center, and the board explained that a correction was made after confirming a motion had been worded incorrectly in the printed minutes. Trustee Greg Kessen also referenced Microsoft pulling out of Ohio due to power concerns, and Frank Clementz raised the topic of AEP rate increases potentially caused by the industrial park on Cole St. in Lima and possible brownouts, to which Trustee Cox relayed that AEP had previously indicated power was not an issue when the proposed data center was being discussed.

Corridor relevance: The meeting directly references the proposed data center in the context of disputed zoning meeting minutes and community concerns about power grid impacts (AEP rate increases and brownouts) tied to the project.

• Resolution #2025.0520-01 approved (3-0): $50 permit fee for temporary storage containers/boxes smaller than 20 feet in length, maintained on a driveway for no longer than 60 days, with emergency extensions by application.
• Resolution #2025.0520-02 approved (3-0): Adopt definition of 'Storage Shed/Building/Carport' into the zoning book.
• Resolution #2025.0520-03 approved (2-1, Sidener – NO): Approve variance request for road frontage for 1030 Hume Rd.
• Resolution #2025-520-04 approved (3-0): Approve variance for 3939 Greely Chapel Road to allow a home addition to be 16 feet from the neighboring property instead of the required 25 foot.
• Resolution #2025-0520-05 approved (3-0): Approve variance for 6336 St Johns Road for road frontage.
• Motion approved (3-0): Accept meeting minutes from April 15, 2025.
• Motion approved (3-0): Accept handbook revisions meeting minutes from April 15, 2025.
• Motion approved (3-0): Pay bills of $116,863.03.
• Motion approved (3-0): Accept April 2025 bank reconciliation.
• Motion approved (3-0): Accept April 2025 credit card reconciliation.
• Motion approved (3-0): Set Perry Township Clean Up Day for July 19th from 9AM–1PM.
• Motion approved (3-0): Special budget meeting set for June 3rd at 5:00 PM.
• Motion approved (3-0): Increase Ashlyn Tracy's credit card limit to $3,000.
• Motion approved (3-0): Approve March and April zoning receipts in the amount of $1,305.00.
• Motion approved (3-0): Appoint Cody Lapoint to the Zoning Board of Appeals.
• Motion approved (3-0): Hire Michael Seiner as a part time EMT Basic and volunteer fire fighter at the applicable rate.
• Motion approved (3-0): Hire Lacey Price as a volunteer fire fighter.
• Motion approved (3-0): Hire Cosimo Di Tolla as a volunteer fire fighter.
• Motion approved (3-0): Hire Andrew Inamdar as a part time EMT Basic at the applicable rate.
• Motion approved (3-0): Hire Diego Williams as a volunteer fire fighter.
• Motion approved (3-0): Hire Matthew Carney as a fulltime fire fighter and EMT Basic assigned to B Shift, upon passing his OP&F physical, advanced EMT course and state certification within 6 months after completing the course.
• Motion approved (3-0): Approve repair parts for damaged hydrant and additional parts for the hydrant on Breese Rd in the amount of $3,627.74.
• Motion approved (3-0): Chief Iten to sell the Crown Vic Cruiser.
• Motion approved: Adjourn at 8:32 PM.

Parties: Kevin Cox (Chairperson/Trustee), Larry Sidener (Trustee), Greg Kessen (Trustee), Christina Stombaugh (Fiscal Officer), John Iten (Police Chief, absent), Lt. Watson, Corey Lehman (Road Supervisor), Nick (Road Department), Brion Rhodes (Allen County Engineers), John Brewster (Zoning Inspector), Blain Brock, Cody Lapoint, Frank Clementz, Cathy Clementz, Kevin Rader (Fire Chief), Ashlyn Tracy (Fire Admin Assistant), Michael Seiner, Lacey Price, Cosimo Di Tolla, Andrew Inamdar, Diego Williams, Matthew Carney, Jason Smedley (Deputy Chief), Christina Deter, Jason Stombaugh, Jim Clementz, Rex Huffman, Cindy Leis, Sandy, AEP, Allen County Recycling, Lima Memorial, United States Deputy Sheriff's Association Program, Regional Planning, Victory Lounge, Perry Local Schools, Perry United Methodist Church / Perry Church of Faith, Apollo (Career Technology Center)

Parcels: 1030 Hume Rd, 3939 Greely Chapel Road, 6336 St Johns Road, Crabb Road (dog grooming business residence), Breese Road (fire hydrant/Yoder intersection), Kerr Rd, Amherst Road (from McClain to Greely Chapel), 13th St., 700 Blk of S. Main St., Lima, Cole St., Lima (industrial park)

Dollar figures: $3,000 (Ashlyn Tracy updated credit card limit) · $2,000 (previous credit card limit) · $700.00 (FLIR Thermal Camera donation value) · $3,627.74 (hydrant repair parts for Breese Rd) · $1,872 (MARCS pagers update – building) · $4,000 (MARCS pagers update – 5 pagers) · $500 (hose bed replacements, less than) · $116,863.03 (bills approved for payment) · $1,305.00 (March and April zoning receipts) · $50 (permit fee for temporary storage containers, per Resolution #2025.0520-01)

2025-03-18 minutes · perry-township

At the March 18, 2025 Perry Township Trustees meeting, Trustee Larry Sidener raised the status of the industrial area off the railroad tracks and discussed a potential rezoning from I-2 General Industrial to B-2 General Business, noting that Allen Economic and Port Authority had not reached out since "the data center went out." Discussion included whether Microsoft's option-to-purchase contracts with landowners would affect the township's ability to rezone, and the Allen Economic Development Group (AEDG) contacted Chairman Cox asking the board to decide how they want to market the industrial land. No formal rezoning decision was made at this meeting.

Corridor relevance: The meeting references the data center project directly, with Trustee Sidener stating that Allen Economic and Port Authority has not contacted Perry Township since "the data center went out," and Jason Stombaugh raising questions about Microsoft's option-to-purchase contracts with landowners in connection with a potential rezoning of industrial land.

• Larry Sidener made a motion to hire Bill Foster as a part-time fire inspector at the rate of $15 per hour, 2nd Greg Kessen. Sidener – YES, Cox – YES, Kessen – YES
• Larry Sidener made a motion to accept the corrected meeting minutes from March 4, 2025, 2nd Greg Kessen. Sidener – YES, Cox – YES, Kessen – YES
• Greg Kessen made motion to pay bills in the amount of $114,935.55, 2nd Larry Sidener. Sidener – YES, Cox – YES, Kessen – YES
• Greg Kessen made a motion to approve the bank reconciliation for February 2025, 2nd Larry Sidener. Sidener – YES, Cox – YES, Kessen – YES
• Greg Kessen made a motion to approve the credit card reconciliation for March 2025, 2nd Larry Sidener. Sidener – YES, Cox – YES, Kessen – YES
• Greg Kessen made a motion to set a special meeting on April 15, 2025 at 5 PM for handbook review, 2nd Larry Sidener. Sidener – YES, Cox – YES, Kessen – YES
• Greg Kessen made a motion to cover the funeral expenses in the amount of $750.00 to Chiles-Laman Funeral Service for Oy Bounlevang, 2nd Larry Sidener. Sidener – YES, Cox – YES, Kessen – YES
• Larry Sidener made a motion to pay Blain Brock $1000 to start the renewal levy process, 2nd Greg Kessen. Sidener – YES, Cox – YES, Kessen – YES
• Larry Sidener made a motion to rescind a motion from the trustee meeting on February 18th to JBL Graphics in the amount of $3,200, 2nd Greg Kessen. Sidener – YES, Cox – YES, Kessen – YES
• Greg Kessen made a motion to approve the purchase request for Parr for decals for the 2024 Chevy Tahoe in the amount of $1,650, 2nd Larry Sidener. Sidener – YES, Cox – YES, Kessen – YES
• Larry Sidener made a motion to approve the road striping, 2nd Greg Kessen. Sidener – YES, Cox – YES, Kessen – YES
• Greg Kessen made a motion to approve the estimate for Reclamite Sealing to Pavement Tech Inc on Amherst and Kerr Road in the amount of $13,975.10, 2nd Larry Sidener. Sidener – YES, Cox – YES, Kessen – YES
• Greg Kessen made a motion to accept the zoning meeting minutes from 3/12/2025, 2nd [Sidener]. Sidener – YES, Cox – YES, Kessen – YES
• Greg Kessen made a motion to approve the contract for Perry Protech for 60 months, 2nd Larry Sidener. Sidener – YES, Cox – YES, Kessen – YES
• Greg Kessen made a motion to go into executive session at 8:04 PM for employment/appointment, 2nd Larry Sidener. Sidener – YES, Cox – YES, Kessen – YES — No action
• Greg Kessen made a motion to come out of executive session at 8:16 PM, 2nd Larry Sidener. Sidener – YES, Cox – YES, Kessen – YES
• Kevin Cox made a motion to go into executive session at 8:17 PM for personnel with Chief Rader, 2nd Greg Kessen. Sidener – YES, Cox – YES, Kessen – YES
• Greg Kessen made a motion to come out of executive session at 8:30 PM, 2nd Larry Sidener. Sidener – YES, Cox – YES, Kessen – YES — Action taken: hire Ashlyn Tracy as Fire Administrative Assistant at the rate of $17.25
• Larry Sidener made a motion to hire Ashlyn Tracy as Fire Administrative Assistant at the rate of $17.25 for 40 hours per week and will contribute to OPERS, 2nd Greg Kessen. Sidener – YES, Cox – YES, Kessen – YES
• Kevin Cox made a motion to go into executive session at 8:32 PM for personnel with Chief Rader, Larry Sidener 2nd. Sidener – YES, Cox – YES, Kessen – YES
• Larry Sidener made a motion to come out of executive session at 8:35 PM, 2nd Greg Kessen. Sidener – YES, Cox – YES, Kessen – YES — Action taken: hire Bill Foster as part-time fire inspector with retirement contributions to Social Security
• Greg Kessen made motion to adjourn at 8:40 PM, 2nd Larry Sidener. Sidener – YES, Cox – YES, Kessen – YES

Parties: Kevin Cox (Chairperson/Trustee), Larry Sidener (Trustee), Greg Kessen (Trustee), Christina Stombaugh (Fiscal Officer), John Iten (Police Chief), Dylan Mohr (sworn in as Perry Police Department officer), Corey Lehman (Road Supervisor), John Brewster (Zoning Inspector), Kevin Rader (Fire Chief), Cosimo Di Tolla, Jason Stombaugh, Dave Stombaugh, Frank Clementz, Jim Clementz, Janet Lauf, Caleb Johnson, Bill Foster, Ashlyn Tracy, Blain Brock, Jerry Hunt, Holcomb, Pomaville, Hedges, Lee, Sprague, Fred Lord, Clemans and Nelson, Chiles-Laman Funeral Service, JBL Graphics, Parr (PAR up in Bucyrus), Pavement Tech Inc, Perry Protech, Allen Economic and Port Authority, Allen Economic Development Group (AEDG), Regional Planning, Microsoft

Dollar figures: $750.00 (indigent burial, Chiles-Laman Funeral Service) · $1000 (Blain Brock, renewal levy process paperwork) · $1,650 (Parr/PAR, decals for 2024 Chevy Tahoe) · $3,200 (JBL Graphics — rescinded) · $8,000 to $9,000 (estimated cost for two digital speed signs) · $13,975.10 (Reclamite Sealing estimate, Pavement Tech Inc, Amherst and Kerr Road) · $114,935.55 (bills approved) · $208,000 (road striping program total after county's $8,000 share) · $8,000 (county share of road striping) · $600 (rebate check, Perry Protech contract) · $700 (discounts for security, Perry Protech contract) · $533.20 (current monthly bill, Perry Protech) · $524.94 (new monthly bill, Perry Protech) · $15 per hour (Bill Foster, part-time fire inspector) · $17.25 per hour (Ashlyn Tracy, Fire Administrative Assistant)

2025-01-21 minutes · perry-township

At the January 21, 2025 regular session, Trustee Larry Sidener briefly referenced corridor-adjacent activity, noting that Cindy Leis spoke about Commerce Parkway proposing two 100,000 square-foot spec buildings, that AEP is having issues in American Township, that Bowling Green has not yet disclosed the identity of a project, and that three large companies were reported on the news as discussing data centers for medical purposes. No formal action was taken on any of these items. The remainder of the meeting focused on routine township business including personnel, fire/police operations, and financial resolutions.

Corridor relevance: The meeting is flagged for corridor relevance due to Trustee Sidener's remarks referencing AEP issues in American Township, an undisclosed project in Bowling Green, and news reports of large companies discussing data centers — language consistent with the hyperscale data-center corridor project.

Parties: Larry Sidener (Trustee), Cindy Leis (mentioned by Trustee Sidener)

2025-01-13 minutes · american-township

A resident, Becky Streeter of 1604 State Rd., raised concerns during the privilege of the floor that noise complaints about a data center may not have been accurately represented by Zoning Inspector Bishop or the developer's legal counsel. She also questioned how the developer's legal counsel obtained access to a video presentation submitted by her group. Legal Counsel Huffman responded that all materials submitted to the board become public record.

Corridor relevance: A resident raised concerns about the handling of noise complaints related to a data center and the developer's legal counsel's access to a video her group submitted, directly referencing the data-center corridor project.

• Motion by Trustee Mohler second by Trustee Basinger to accept the minutes of the reorganizational meeting January 2, 2024. Roll call, all yes.
• Motion by Trustee Mohler second by Trustee Basinger to approve payment of the warrants as presented by the Fiscal Officer. Roll call, all yes.
• Motion by Trustee Mohler second by Trustee Harmon to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding for 2025 between ASWCD and American Township for MS4 Stormwater Program Administration at a cost of $7300/year. Roll call, all yes.
• Motion by Trustee Mohler second by Trustee Harmon to certify and accept the 2025 township total road mileage of 69.268 miles. Roll call, all yes.
• Motion by Trustee Mohler second by Trustee Harmon to contract Natalie Bartlett at $20 per hour for all LEADS paperwork for the Police Department for the 2025 calendar year. Roll call, all yes.
• Motion by Trustee Mohler second by Trustee Harmon to reinstate the OAPFF 457 Deferred Compensation Plan for 2025. Roll call, all yes.
• Motion by Trustee Basinger second by Trustee Mohler to pass Resolution #01-132025 to reappointment of 5-year terms for Merle Miller to the Zoning Commission and Tim Piper for Zoning Appeals ending on 12/31/29. Roll call, all yes.
• Motion by Trustee Harmon second by Trustee Mohler to use TSC as internet providers for the township house. Roll call, all yes.
• Motion by Trustee Mohler second by Trustee Harmon to adjourn. Roll call, all yes.

Parties: Paul Basinger (Trustee), Ross Harmon (Trustee, Chairman), Lynn Mohler (Trustee), Lydia Archambo (ASWCD representative), Mary Caldwell, Becky Streeter, Zoning Inspector Bishop, Legal Counsel Huffman, Brady Overholt (Fiscal Officer), Natalie Bartlett, Merle Miller, Tim Piper, Road Superintendent Osting, Police Chief Haines, Fire Chief Hadding, Jon Sickles, Tom Ahl, ASWCD, TSC, Spectrum

Parcels: 1910 Brookhaven, 1604 State Rd.

Dollar figures: $7300/year · $20/hr · $20 per hour

2024-12-09 minutes · american-township

At the American Township Trustees regular meeting, multiple residents addressed the board during privilege of the floor to voice concerns about a proposed data center project, citing issues including noise, flooding, stress impacts, and lack of township noise ordinances. Zoning Inspector Bishop provided context on zoning regulations and explained that a public Board of Zoning Appeals hearing was scheduled for December 11, 2024 at 7pm. Legal Counsel Huffman clarified that the Trustees are legally prohibited from attempting to influence the Board of Zoning Appeals on the matter.

Corridor relevance: This meeting connects to the data-center corridor project through extensive public comment from neighboring residents opposing a proposed data center, and through Zoning Inspector Bishop's explanation of the upcoming Board of Zoning Appeals hearing on December 11, 2024 that will address the project's zoning matters.

• Motion by Trustee Harmon second by Trustee Mohler to approve the minutes of the November 25, 2024 meeting as presented. Roll call, all yes.
• Motion by Trustee Basinger second by Trustee Harmon to approve payment of the warrants as presented by the Fiscal Officer. Roll call, all yes.
• Motion by Trustee Basinger second by Trustee Mohler to accept the reports as presented. Roll call, all yes.
• Motion by Trustee Harmon second by Trustee Mohler to name LACRPC as the Metropolitan Planning Organization for American Township for 2025. Roll call, all yes.
• Motion by Trustee Mohler second by Trustee Basinger to pay the member dues for the trustees, fiscal officer, and board members for the upcoming year. Roll call, all yes.
• Motion by Trustee Mohler second by Trustee Harmon to continue to contract for the Township's MCO; continue to meet on the 2nd and last Monday of each month at 7:30pm; authorize expenditures from Township funds for medical, dental, life, cancer, and intensive care insurance for elected officials and full time workers; offer cash in lieu of benefits up to 25% of total cost; pay Township officials in 12 equal installments on a salary basis; appoint the Fiscal Officer and the Chairman to the Audit/Records Commission; pay Township Trustees and Fiscal Officer state convention fees and expenses; continue with sick, vacation, and comp time policies; appoint the chairman as representative for CDL drug testing program. Roll call, all yes.
• Motion by Trustee Basinger second by Trustee Mohler to renew the bonds for the trustees and the fiscal officer through OTARMA. Roll call, all yes.
• Motion by Trustee Harmon second by Trustee Basinger to accept Ralph Long, Ron Patterson and Kevin Weiging as seasonal snow plow operators for 2024-25 at a rate of $150/day. Roll call, all yes.
• Motion by Trustee Basinger second by Trustee Harmon to accept the donation from the Lima Eagles for MARCS Radios for ATPD in the amount of $3618.62. Roll call, all yes.
• Motion by Trustee Mohler second by Trustee Harmon to go into executive session for employee benefits.
• Motion by Trustee Mohler second by Trustee [unnamed] to enter an agreement with Aetna Health Insurance and Delta Dental through Stolly Insurance Services as the Township's Broker for 2025 American Township Health Insurance Providers. Roll call, all yes.
• Motion by Trustee Basinger second by Trustee Harmon to adjourn. Roll call, all yes.

Parties: Paul Basinger (Trustee/Chairman), Ross Harmon (Trustee), Lynn Mohler (Trustee), Brady Overholt (Fiscal Officer), Road Superintendent Osting, Ron Patterson, Kevin Weiging, Ralph Long, Police Chief Haines, Lima Eagles, Fire Chief Hadding, Michael Carl, State of Ohio, Zoning Inspector Bishop, Becky Streeter, Dave Streeter, Cindy Davis, Darlene White, Don Morris, Jeff Reprogie, Hunter Reprogie, Mike Shrider, Tim Piper, John Groom, Legal Counsel Huffman, Aetna Health Insurance, Delta Dental, Stolly Insurance Services, Jordan Martin, LACRPC, OTARMA, AEDG

Parcels: 1640 W State Rd., 3554 Cole St., 4848 N Cole St., 3471 Providence Circle, 4255 N Cole St., 1357 Irvin Rd., 1337 Berry Rd., 1095 W Bluelick

Dollar figures: $150/day (seasonal snow plow operators) · $3618.62 (donation from Lima Eagles for MARCS Radios) · $46,717.98 (grant from State of Ohio for ATFD MARCS Radio systems) · 33% decrease from 2024 rates (Aetna/Delta Dental health and dental insurance plan)

2024-11-25 minutes · american-township

American Township Trustees held a regular session at which Zoning Inspector Bishop presented a Conditional Use Permit application (Case # BZA2024-12) filed on November 14, 2024, by Cindy Leis of AEDG on behalf of Project BOSC (c/o Jill Tangeman, Esq., Vorys, Sater, Seymour and Pease LLP), seeking to use 162.5 acres off Cole Street for a hyperscale data center complex — including three data center units, a main office building, security office, mounding areas, two water basins, and an AEP substation — on land owned by Neff Farms LLC and currently zoned M-2 Manufacturing. Numerous residents raised concerns about transparency, public participation rights, noise, flooding, and whether the proposed use is legally compatible with the M-2 zoning designation. The Board of Zoning Appeals was scheduled to hold a public hearing on December 11, 2024, to discuss and vote on the conditional use permit.

Corridor relevance: This meeting directly concerns Project BOSC, the codename for the hyperscale data center development, as the trustees received, discussed, and referred to the Board of Zoning Appeals a Conditional Use Permit application filed by Project BOSC c/o Jill Tangeman, Esq. for construction of data centers on 162.5 acres in American Township.

• Motion by Trustee Basinger, second by Trustee Mohler to accept the minutes of the November 11, 2024 meeting as presented. Roll call, all yes.
• Motion by Trustee Mohler, second by Trustee Basinger to approve payment of the warrants as presented by the Fiscal Officer. Roll call, all yes.
• Motion by Trustee Mohler, second by Trustee Basinger to cancel the December 30th meeting and to set 1/2/25 at 4 pm for the reorganization meeting for the new calendar year 2025. Roll call, all yes.
• Motion by Trustee Mohler, second by Trustee Harmon to adjourn. Roll call, all yes.
• Zoning Board of Appeals scheduled to hold a public hearing on 12/11/24 at 7pm to discuss and vote on the conditional use permit (Case # BZA2024-12).
• Legal Counsel Huffman to look into whether trustees may have a right to vote on allowing the conditional use permit to pass or not, and report back to the trustees as soon as possible.

Parties: Paul Basinger, Trustee / Chairman, Ross Harmon, Trustee, Lynn Mohler, Trustee, Brady Overholt, Fiscal Officer, Chief Haines (ATPD), Chief Hadding (ATFD), Legal Counsel Huffman, Zoning Inspector Bishop, Cindy Leis, AEDG (Lima Economic Development Group), Project BOSC, Jill Tangeman, Esq., Vorys, Sater, Seymour and Pease LLP, 52 East Gay Street, Columbus, Ohio, Neff Farms LLC, 11951 Zerkle Road, Lima, Ohio 45806, Midwest Electric, Moose Lodge, Alexander and Bebout, Jonathan Sickles, Tim Piper, 1337 Berry Rd., Becky Streeter, 1640 W State Rd., Mike Shrider, 1357 Irvin Rd., Bob Morris, 3471 Providence Circle, Shelly Reiff, 2470 Irving Rd., Jeff and Cindy Davis, 3554 Cole, Derek Edwards, 2340 Irving Rd., John Groom, 1095 W Bluelick, Joe Davis, 1194 W Bluelick, Dave Streeter, 1640 W State Rd., Denny Schwinnen (Board of Zoning Appeals, Chairman), Tim Piper (Board of Zoning Appeals member), Jack Burklo (Board of Zoning Appeals member), Louis Carter (Board of Zoning Appeals member), Dan Finch (Board of Zoning Appeals member), Churchill Construction Company (historical reference), Mr. Joseph Weir (historical reference), Trustees Crider, Bowers, and Metzger (historical reference), AEP

Parcels: 36-1200-02-001.000 (No. 1 – 25 Acres), 36-1200-02-001.001 (No. 2 – 137.5 Acres), 162.5 Acres Combined, N. Cole Street, Lima, Ohio 45801, Section 12, American Township, Ohio

Dollar figures: $1000 (Midwest Electric donation for MARCS radios systems to ATPD) · $10,967.77 (Moose Lodge donation to ATFD) · $500 (check #2 from Jonathan Sickles towards debt owed to the township)

2024-10-29 minutes · perry-township

Perry Township Trustees held a special meeting on October 29, 2024 to announce their decision on rezoning two parcels from Agricultural to Industrial, a process that had been initiated in connection with a prospective data center project. The trustees discussed the rezoning applications following a completed public hearing, noting that Microsoft had dropped out of the project; opinions were divided on whether the parcels should be rezoned to I-2 Industrial or remain Agricultural. By a 2-1 vote, the trustees denied the Zoning Commission's recommendation to rezone the two parcels, with Trustee Cox dissenting, and affirmed their continued interest in marketing the existing approximately 325 acres already zoned I-2.

Corridor relevance: This meeting directly concerns the data center corridor project, as the rezoning of two parcels from Agricultural to Industrial had been pursued in connection with a prospective data center (referenced as a Microsoft prospect), and the trustees' denial of that rezoning was explicitly tied to Microsoft's withdrawal from the project.

• Larry Sidener made a motion to deny the recommendation from the Zoning Board to rezone the entire two parcels from Agricultural to Industrial; 2nd Greg Kessen; Sidener-Yes, Cox-No, Kessen-Yes. Motion passed. The zoning request is denied.
• Larry Sidener made motion to adjourn at 5:53PM; 2nd Greg Kessen; Larry Sidener-Yes, Kevin Cox-Yes, Greg Kessen-Yes.

Parties: Larry Sidener (Chairperson, Perry Township Trustee), Kevin Cox (Trustee), Greg Kessen (Trustee), Mike Mathys (Guest), Rex Huffman (Guest), Gary Sweigart (Guest), Mary Sweigart (Guest), Cindy Leis (Guest), Sharon Mullins (Guest), Frank Clementz (Guest), Chuck Weigt (Guest), Kathy Dickson (Guest), Jim Cira (referenced via email), Jeff Cira (referenced via email), Ron (referenced by Cindy Leis), Henderson's (referenced parcel owner), Microsoft (referenced prospect, dropped out), Mike Nichols (Zoning Commission motion maker), Sasha Weigt (Zoning Commission 2nd), Blain Brock (speaker at meeting), AEDG (Allen Economic Development Group, referenced), Port Authority (referenced)

Parcels: Two parcels (described as Henderson and Cira properties, frontage on Greely Chapel Road; specific parcel numbers not stated in the text), Approximately 325 acres currently zoned I-2

2024-10-15 minutes · perry-township

Perry Township Trustees held a special public hearing on October 15, 2024 regarding a rezoning request for two parcels to I-2 industrial classification. Cindy Leis of the Allen Economic Development Group and Allen County Port Authority informed the board that Microsoft had notified her the previous day that upper management had decided to pull the project from Perry Township, offering no reason. Despite Microsoft's withdrawal, the Zoning Commission had recommended approval of the rezoning applications for both parcels, and Leis encouraged the Trustees to approve the recommendation, noting other data center prospects remain interested in the site. The Trustees deferred their decision, scheduling a special meeting for October 29, 2024 at 5:30 PM.

Corridor relevance: This meeting directly concerns the hyperscale data center corridor project, as it documents Microsoft's withdrawal from the Perry Township site and a public hearing on the rezoning of two parcels that had been sought in connection with that project.

• Trustees deferred a decision on the rezoning applications to the next regular meeting and scheduled a special meeting for Tuesday, October 29, 2024 at 5:30 PM.
• Kevin Cox made a motion to adjourn at 6:32 PM, seconded by Greg Kessen; Sidener-Yes, Cox-Yes, Kessen-Yes.

Parties: Larry Sidener – Chairperson, Perry Township Trustees, Greg Kessen – Perry Township Trustee, Kevin Cox – Perry Township Trustee, Christina Stombaugh – Fiscal Officer, Cindy Leis – Allen Economic Development Group and Allen County Port Authority (work address: 144 S Main St, Lima), Adam Haunhorst – LACRPC (work address: 130 W North St, Lima), Mike Mathys – Greely Chapel Rd, Norm Capps – 820 E Breese Rd (former Perry Township Trustee), Mike & Jackie Reynolds – 4500 McPheron Rd, Frank Clementz – 5525 St Johns Rd, Janet Lauf – 1642 E Hume Rd, Frank Lamar – former Perry Township Trustee, Sharon Mullins – 25380 St Route 33, Wapak (Wireman Farm on State Route 65), Ron McElwin – 2395 Breese Rd, Mike Nicely – 1018 S Thayer Rd, Chuck Weigt, Jim Clementz, Jeff Poling, Dave Stombaugh, Jason Stombaugh, Tom Coulder, Microsoft, CIRA's, Henderson's

Parcels: 4210 Greely Chapel (referenced by a resident)

2024-10-15 minutes · perry-township

Cindy Leis of the Allen Economic Development Group and Allen County Port Authority reported to the Perry Township Trustees that a data center prospect she had been working to bring to Perry Township was recently unmasked as Microsoft, but that Microsoft's executives have decided to pull the project from Perry Township without giving a reason. She noted that Microsoft had held a 6-month option on two parcels and had recently renewed it, and she encouraged the Trustees to consider rezoning those two parcels as she continues to seek new data center prospects. The Trustees subsequently approved a special meeting for October 29th to address a rezoning request for 2 parcels.

Corridor relevance: This meeting connects to the data-center corridor project through Cindy Leis's report that a hyperscale data center prospect — identified as Microsoft — had held an option on two Perry Township parcels but withdrew, and her encouragement for the Trustees to rezone those parcels and pursue new data center interest.

• Resolution #2024.1015-01: Increase lighting assessment to $14.21 per lot for Perry Township Lighting District - Linneman. SIDENER-YES, COX-YES, KESSEN-YES.
• Resolution #2024.1015-02: Increase lighting assessment to $14.50 per lot for Perry Township Lighting District - St. Johns. SIDENER-YES, COX-YES, KESSEN-YES.
• Resolution #2024.1015-03: Increase lighting assessment to $18.30 per lot for Perry Township Lighting District - Glenn Ave. SIDENER-YES, COX-YES, KESSEN-YES.
• Resolution #2024.1015-04: Approve purchase request for a 2024 Chevy Tahoe, fully upfitted with emergency lighting package in the amount of $64,654.00. SIDENER-YES, COX-YES, KESSEN-YES.
• Resolution #2024.1015-05: Supplemental appropriation increase of $55,000 to the Gas Tax, Machinery and Equipment Fund (1000-760-730-0000) for the purchase of a 2024 Chevy Tahoe in the amount of $64,654.00; remaining funds paid from Police Operating Fund (1000-210-420-0000) in the amount of $9,654.00. SIDENER-YES, COX-YES, KESSEN-YES.
• Resolution #2024.1015-06: Accept the Zoning Board of Appeals meeting minutes for a variance request at 3200 Yoder Rd. SIDENER-YES, COX-YES, KESSEN-YES.
• Motion to accept meeting minutes from October 1, 2024. SIDENER-YES, COX-YES, KESSEN-YES.
• Motion to pay bills of $43,493.08. SIDENER-YES, COX-YES, KESSEN-YES.
• Motion to accept bank reconciliation for September 2024. SIDENER-YES, COX-YES, KESSEN-YES.
• Motion to approve the purchase of the 2025 Education Subscription with Ohio Township Association in the amount of $250.00. SIDENER-YES, COX-YES, KESSEN-YES.
• Motion to accept the meeting minutes from October 7th from the Zoning Appeals Board. SIDENER-YES, COX-YES, KESSEN-YES.
• Motion to have a Special Meeting on October 29th at 5:30 PM for a rezoning request 2 parcels. SIDENER-YES, COX-YES, KESSEN-YES.
• Motion to appoint Brooke Hedges to the Zoning Commission Board. SIDENER-YES, COX-YES, KESSEN-YES.
• Motion to appoint Marc Huersten to the Zoning Commission Board. SIDENER-YES, COX-YES, KESSEN-YES.
• Motion to appoint Norm Capps to the Zoning Commission Board. SIDENER-NO, COX-YES, KESSEN-NO. (Failed)
• Motion to appoint Dave Bailey to the Zoning Commission Board. SIDENER-YES, COX-YES, KESSEN-YES.
• Motion to approve a $.10 pay raise for Kortni Pomaville for certification for continuing education instructor. SIDENER-YES, COX-YES, KESSEN-YES.
• Motion to hire Lacie Lynn Graham as part-time EMT at the applicable rate of $14.50/hour. SIDENER-YES, COX-YES, KESSEN-YES.
• Motion to go into Executive Session with Chief Rader and Fiscal Officer Christina Stombaugh at 8:26 PM. SIDENER-YES, COX-YES, KESSEN-YES.
• Motion to come out of Executive Session at 9:05 PM. SIDENER-YES, COX-YES, KESSEN-YES.
• Motion to hire an additional full-time person for the Fire Department; eliminate Shift D and E and have two full-time employees each on A, B and C Shift, effective immediately. SIDENER-YES, COX-YES, KESSEN-YES.
• Motion to reduce part-time staff effective January 1, 2025 for the Fire Department to 4,380 hours per year as needed. SIDENER-YES, COX-YES, KESSEN-YES.
• Motion to go into Executive Session for legal issues with Blain Brock at 9:08 PM. SIDENER-YES, COX-YES, KESSEN-YES.
• Motion to come out of Executive Session at 9:20 PM. No action taken. SIDENER-YES, COX-YES, KESSEN-YES.
• Motion to adjourn at 9:21 PM. SIDENER-YES, COX-YES, KESSEN-YES.

Parties: Larry Sidener, Chairperson, Perry Township Trustee, Greg Kessen, Perry Township Trustee, Kevin Cox, Perry Township Trustee, Christina Stombaugh, Fiscal Officer, John Iten, Police Chief, Corey Lehman, Road Dept. (absent), John Brewster, Zoning Inspector, Kevin Rader, Fire Chief, Cindy Leis, Allen Economic Development Group and Allen County Port Authority, Matt Treglia, Ron McElwin, Scott Hofacker, Sharon Mullins, Janet Lauf, Brooke Hedges, Nicholas Myers, Frank Clementz, Jim Clementz, Tom Coulter, Chuck Weigt, Blain Brock, Frank Lamar, Jason Stombaugh, Cindy Leis, Angela Bailey, Dave Bailey, Kortni Pomaville, Lacie Lynn Graham, Marc Huersten, Norm Capps, Bill Joseph, Microsoft

Parcels: 2 parcels (referenced in rezoning request and special meeting motion, locations not specified beyond association with Greely Chapel and Breese Rd per public hearing notice error), 3200 Yoder Rd

Dollar figures: $250.00 – 2025 Education Subscription with Ohio Township Association · $9,200 – wire transfer received October 11th for sale of 2005 GMC from Roads Department · $395.00 – check received for sale of expired turn-out gear (Fire Department) · $3,500 – approximate cost of solar-powered digital speed signs · $64,654.00 – purchase of 2024 Chevy Tahoe fully upfitted with emergency lighting package · $55,000 – supplemental appropriation increase to Gas Tax, Machinery and Equipment Fund (1000-760-730-0000) · $9,654.00 – remaining funds paid from Police Operating Fund (1000-210-420-0000) · $43,493.08 – bills approved for payment · $14.21 per lot – lighting assessment, Perry Township Lighting District - Linneman · $14.50 per lot – lighting assessment, Perry Township Lighting District - St. Johns · $18.30 per lot – lighting assessment, Perry Township Lighting District - Glenn Ave. · $.10 – pay raise for Kortni Pomaville · $14.50/hour – hire rate for Lacie Lynn Graham, part-time EMT

2024-10-01 minutes · perry-township

The October 1, 2024 Perry Township Trustees meeting included discussion by Zoning Inspector John Brewster regarding access points off Greeley Chapel and Breese Road for the proposed data center, with Trustee Cox stating only emergency access would be permitted off Greeley Chapel. Regional Planning had recommended against rezoning road frontage as industrial, but the Zoning Board's motion recommended the parcels in full be rezoned as industrial; the Trustees voted only to accept the corrected Zoning Board meeting minutes and to set a public hearing on October 15th for further rezoning discussion. Resident Cindy Leis announced that Microsoft has issued new contact cards with a dedicated phone number and email for public questions about the project, and noted no site plan exists yet so access has not been determined.

Corridor relevance: This meeting directly addresses the proposed data center project through discussion of rezoning parcels to industrial along Greeley Chapel and Breese Road, conflicting recommendations from the Zoning Board and Regional Planning, and a Microsoft representative providing updated public contact information for the project.

• Kevin Cox made a motion to accept the Zoning Meeting Minutes as corrected from the Public Hearing held on September 16th, 2nd Larry Sidener. Roll call.
• Larry Sidener made a motion to set a Trustees Public Hearing for a rezoning request on October 15th at 6 PM, 2nd Kevin Cox. Roll call.

Parties: Larry Sidener (Chairperson, Perry Township Trustee), Kevin Cox (Perry Township Trustee), Greg Kessen (Perry Township Trustee), Christina Stombaugh (Fiscal Officer), John Brewster (Zoning Inspector), Blain Brock (Attorney), Kevin Rader (Fire Chief), John Iten (Police Chief), Cindy Leis (resident, Microsoft contact liaison), Matthew (Microsoft contact person), Frank Clementz (resident), Norm Capps (resident), Kayla Rogers (Allen County Prosecutors), Regional Planning, Microsoft

Parcels: 3200 Yoder Rd

Dollar figures: $81,000 (transfer to Gas Tax Fund for purchase from Kalida Truck) · $8,000 (savings on 2024 Chevy Tahoe vs. Dodge Durango) · $64,654 (cost of 2024 Chevy Tahoe fully outfitted except graphics) · $55,000 (current funds in police vehicle fund) · $3,500 each (speed cameras attached to a post) · $9,000 (3 speed cameras) · $2,300 (possible lower price for speed cameras) · $9,200 (2005 GMC sold on GovDeals) · $260 (September zoning permit fees) · $117,149.28 (bills approved for payment) · $100 (Fiscal Officer training cost in Perrysburg) · $14/hr (rate for Lori Iten, Police Administrative Assistant) · $1,200 (educational reimbursement grant)

2024-09-17 minutes · perry-township

The Perry Township Trustees held a regular meeting on September 17, 2024, during which the Zoning Inspector reported that the Zoning Board recommended rezoning both parcels in question in full, with a trustee public hearing set for October 1st to address a noted clerical error in the motion's wording. Multiple community members offered public comment expressing concern about or support for a data center project, referencing lost farmland, promised economic benefits, and public transparency. The trustees entered executive session with Microsoft representatives, Attorney Blain Brock, and Fiscal Officer Christina Stombaugh, after which no action was taken.

Corridor relevance: This meeting directly addresses the data center corridor project through the Zoning Board's recommendation to rezone both parcels in question, public comments both opposing and questioning the data center, a resident's public records request for all data center-related communications, and an executive session held with Microsoft representatives.

• Zoning Board recommended to rezone both parcels in question in full (reported by John Brewster; clerical error noted, to be corrected before October 1st trustee public hearing).
• Trustee public hearing set for October 1st at the regular trustee meeting with Trustee Greg Kessen.
• Lexie Purdy signed a statement to authorize tear down of the house at 1511 Lennox.
• Resolution #2024.0917-01: Supplemental appropriation increase of $30,000 to Gas Tax, Machinery and Equipment Fund (2021-760-740-0000). LARRY SIDENER-YES, KEVIN COX-YES, GREG KESSEN-ABSENT.
• Resolution 2024.0917-02: Transfer $50,000 to Gas Tax Fund Transfer In (2021-931-0000) from General Fund Transfer Out (1000-910-0000), not to be repaid, to cover cost of new plow truck. LARRY SIDENER-YES, KEVIN COX-YES, GREG KESSEN-ABSENT.
• Resolution 2024.0917-03: Increase appropriations for ARPA Fund (2273-760-740) in the amount of $1,214.05, with revenue budget adjustment of $10.18. LARRY SIDENER-YES, KEVIN COX-YES, GREG KESSEN-ABSENT.
• Resolution 2024.0917-04: Increase estimated revenue budget for Gas Tax Transfer in the amount of $81,000 and increase appropriations by $81,000 in Gas Tax Fund, Machinery and Equipment Account (2021-760-740-0000) for purchase request to Kalida Truck Equipment. KEVIN COX-YES, LARRY SIDENER-YES, GREG KESSEN-ABSENT.
• Resolution 2024-0917-05: Accepting the amounts and rates as determined by the Budget Commission and authorizing the necessary tax levies and certifying them to the County Auditor. LARRY SIDENER-YES, KEVIN COX-YES, GREG KESSEN-ABSENT.
• Resolution 2024.0917-06: Approve agreement to appropriate remaining ARPA funds in the 2024 budget in the amount of $122,214.05 for purchase of 2024 Freightliner 1085D Plus Cab and Chassis, Dump Bed and Plow Package. LARRY SIDENER-YES, KEVIN COX-YES, GREG KESSEN-ABSENT.
• Motion to accept corrected meeting minutes from September 3, 2024. LARRY SIDENER-YES, KEVIN COX-YES, GREG KESSEN-ABSENT.
• Motion to accept corrected meeting minutes from the Public Hearing on September 5th, 2024. LARRY SIDENER-YES, KEVIN COX-YES, GREG KESSEN-ABSENT.
• Motion to pay bills in the amount of $121,180.69. KEVIN COX-YES, LARRY SIDENER-YES, GREG KESSEN-ABSENT.
• Motion to approve bank reconciliation for August 2024. KEVIN COX-YES, LARRY SIDENER-YES, GREG KESSEN-ABSENT.
• Motion to accept yearly contract and pay Now Marketing Group in the amount of $2,500 for up to 30 hours of support for the Perry Township website. LARRY SIDENER-YES, KEVIN COX-YES, GREG KESSEN-ABSENT.
• Motion to create a new payroll fund (1000-130-141) for legal council and funding the account in the amount of $4,000.00. LARRY SIDENER-YES, KEVIN COX-YES, GREG KESSEN-ABSENT.
• Motion to accept the resignation from Steven Freed. LARRY SIDENER-YES, KEVIN COX-YES, GREG KESSEN-ABSENT.
• Motion to hire Jacqueline Gibson as a part-time EMT Basic at the applicable rate. LARRY SIDENER-YES, KEVIN COX-YES, GREG KESSEN-ABSENT.
• Motion to hire Chayce Holcomb as a volunteer firefighter and part-time EMT Basic at the applicable rate. LARRY SIDENER-YES, KEVIN COX-YES, GREG KESSEN-ABSENT.
• Motion to hire Keagen Farris as full-time shift worker pending passing a background check, OP&F physical and Advance EMT, one year after passing the course at the applicable rate. LARRY SIDENER-YES, KEVIN COX-YES, GREG KESSEN-ABSENT.
• Executive session for personnel at 8:35 PM; came out at 8:57 PM. Action taken: Trustees gave permission to Chief Rader to move forward at looking at staffing options to present the Board of Trustees.
• Executive session with Microsoft representatives, Attorney Blain Brock, and Fiscal Officer Christina Stombaugh at 8:59 PM; came out at 10:15 PM. No action taken.
• Motion to adjourn at 10:16 PM. LARRY SIDENER-YES, KEVIN COX-YES, GREG KESSEN-ABSENT.

Parties: Larry Sidener (Chairperson, Trustee), Kevin Cox (Trustee), Greg Kessen (Trustee, absent), Christina Stombaugh (Fiscal Officer), John Iten (Police Chief, absent), Corey Lehman (Road Supervisor, absent), John Brewster (Zoning Inspector), Blain Brock (Attorney), Kevin Rader (Fire Chief), Lexie Purdy, Steven Freed, Jacqueline Gibson, Chase Holcomb / Chayce Holcomb, Keagen Farris, Lydia Purdy, Loretta Hicks, Sharon Mullins, Jason Stombaugh, Dave Stombaugh, Nick Myers, Cindy Leis, Nick and Lisa Heitz, Janet Lauf, Jim Clemetz, Chuck Weigt, Frank & Cathy Clementz, Tom & Michelle Graham, Brooke Hedges, Craig Craig, Microsoft representatives, Now Marketing Group, Kalida Truck Equipment, Stoops, Allen County Fair, Regional Planning

Parcels: 1511 Lennox (house address)

Dollar figures: $30,000 (supplemental appropriation increase to Gas Tax, Machinery and Equipment Fund) · $50,000 (transfer to Gas Tax Fund Transfer In from General Fund Transfer Out for new plow truck) · $1,214.05 (increase in appropriations for ARPA Fund) · $10.18 (revenue budget adjustment for ARPA Fund interest) · $81,000 (increase in estimated revenue budget for Gas Tax Transfer; increase in appropriations in Gas Tax Fund, Machinery and Equipment Account for Kalida Truck Equipment) · $122,214.05 (remaining ARPA funds appropriated for 2024 Freightliner 1085D Plus Cab and Chassis, Dump Bed and Plow Package) · $121,180.69 (bills to be paid) · $2,500 (yearly contract with Now Marketing Group for up to 30 hours of website support) · $4,000.00 (new payroll fund for legal council)

2024-09-05 minutes · perry-township

Perry Township Trustees held a special public hearing on September 5, 2024 to consider amending the township zoning resolution to add "data centers" as a permitted use. After public comment and trustee deliberation, the board voted unanimously to modify the recommendation from I-1 to I-2 industrial zoning and adopt the data center language under section 11.1.6 "for the purpose of storing and saving computer data on servers and similar equipment." The meeting also referenced two properties currently undergoing rezoning from Agricultural to I-2 for the same project, and noted that Microsoft has been in contact with AEP regarding power commitments.

Corridor relevance: This meeting directly concerns the hyperscale data center corridor project, with trustees amending Perry Township's zoning resolution to add data center language to I-2 industrial zoning, and references to Microsoft as the named company and two parcels being rezoned from Agricultural to I-2 for the same project.

• Larry Sidener made a motion to modify and adopt the zoning language from the recommendation of I-1, modifying to I-2 zoning under 11.1.6 'for the purpose of storing and saving computer data on servers and similar equipment'; 2nd Kevin Cox; Larry Sidener-YES, Kevin Cox-YES, Greg Kessen-YES (unanimous approval)
• Greg Kessen made motion to adjourn at 7:00, second by Kevin Cox

Parties: Larry Sidener – Chairperson, Perry Township Trustee, Greg Kessen – Perry Township Trustee, Kevin Cox – Perry Township Trustee, Christina Stombaugh – Fiscal Officer, Adam Haunhurst – Planning Engineer, Lima Allen County Regional Planning, John Brewster – Perry Township Zoning Inspector, Chuck Weigt – Zoning Appeals Board, Dave Stratton – Allen Economic Development Group, Kelly Schooler – Perry School Superintendent, Blain Brock, Cindy Leis, Jay Smith – resident, 6587 Santa Fe Rd, Frank Clementz – resident, 5525 St Johns Rd, Cathy Clementz – resident, Janet Lauf – resident, 1642 E Hume Rd, Nancy Johns – resident, 5000 Greeley Chapel, Loretta Hicks – resident, 4466 St Johns, Sharon Mullins, Microsoft, AEP, Jon Husted – Ohio Lieutenant Governor

Parcels: Two properties in the process of rezoning from Agricultural to I-2 for the purpose of the same project (no parcel numbers specified)

Dollar figures: 25,000 homes had a 3% higher electric bills (referenced in resident discussion about West Virginia documentary)

2024-09-03 minutes · perry-township

The Perry Township Trustees held their regular meeting on September 3, 2024, during which the upcoming data center public hearings and a Microsoft open house were discussed. The Zoning Board delayed its decision on rezoning two properties until after the Microsoft open house scheduled for September 12th at Perry Elementary cafeteria. The Trustees also retained attorney Blaine Brock specifically for zoning purposes and held two executive sessions for legal zoning discussion, reflecting the active public hearing process tied to the proposed data center.

Corridor relevance: The meeting directly references two public hearings related to a proposed data center (Trustees Public Hearing on September 5th and a Zoning Public Hearing on September 16th), a Microsoft open house on September 12th, and the Zoning Board's decision to delay its rezoning recommendation until after that open house.

• Zoning Board left rezoning of 2 properties open until September 16th at 6 PM, wanting to wait until after the Microsoft open house on September 12th
• Kevin Cox made a motion to appoint 2 people to the Zoning Commission — no 2nd, motion failed
• Greg Kessen made a motion to hire Attorney Blaine Brock for 6 hours per month for $1,000 for zoning purposes only, 2nd Kevin Cox, roll call (passed)
• Larry Sidener made a motion to go into Executive Session at 8:24 PM for legal personnel with Blaine Brock, 2nd Greg Kessen, roll call
• Kevin Cox made a motion to come out of Executive Session at 8:46 PM, 2nd Greg Kessen, roll call
• Larry Sidener made a motion to go into Executive Session at 8:51 PM with Blaine Brock and John Brewster for legal zoning discussion, 2nd Kevin Cox, roll call
• Kevin Cox made a motion to come out of Executive Session at 9:04 PM, 2nd Greg Kessen, roll call
• Kevin Cox made a motion to pay bills of $92,319.85, 2nd Greg Kessen, roll call
• Greg Kessen made a motion to accept the corrected meeting minutes from August 13, 2024, 2nd Kevin Cox, roll call
• Greg Kessen made a motion to decline pursuing the National Opioids Settlement with Kroger, 2nd Kevin Cox, roll call
• Kevin Cox made a motion to purchase 8 black banquet tables from Sam's Club, 2nd Greg Kessen, roll call
• Greg Kessen made a motion to purchase a refrigerator for the administration offices, not to exceed $750, 2nd Kevin Cox, roll call
• Greg Kessen made a motion to sell the road department's 2005 GMC 3500 on GovDeals, 2nd Kevin Cox, roll call
• Greg Kessen made a motion to spend ARPA funds to fund the purchase request for the 2024 Freightliner from Stoops Freightliner in the amount of $111,111.00 and Kalida Trucking for outfitting the truck when it comes in for the amount of $108,900.00, the General Fund will cover the balance needed to purchase, 2nd Kevin Cox, roll call
• Greg Kessen made a motion to hire Jacob Aldrich at the applicable rate of $17.75 conditional with passing OP&F physical and Fire Fighter One, 2nd Kevin Cox, roll call

Parties: Larry Sidener (Chairperson, Perry Township Trustee), Kevin Cox (Perry Township Trustee), Greg Kessen (Perry Township Trustee), Christina Stombaugh (Fiscal Officer), John Brewster (Zoning Inspector), Corey Lehman (Road Supervisor), Kevin Rader (Fire Chief), John Iten (Police Chief, absent), Blaine Brock (Attorney), Jacob Aldrich (part-time fire department employee / paramedic), Frank Clementz (guest), Cindy Leis (guest), Janet Lauf (guest), Chuck Weigt (guest), Jeff Carolus (guest), Jim Clemetz (guest), Chandra Zink (guest), Cathy Craig (guest), Craig Craig (guest), Dave Stombaugh (guest), Jason Stombaugh (guest), Norm Capps (zoning board applicant / guest), Sharon Mullins (guest), Loretta Hicks (guest), Sandy Fleishans (guest), Jerry Hunt, Beth Siebert, Kayla Campbell, Bob Davis, Gerald (painting contractor, unnamed last name), Microsoft, Stoops Freightliner, Kalida Trucking, Sam's Club, Kroger (National Opioids Settlement), Regional Planning

Parcels: 4429 McClain Road, 1511 Lenox, Greeley Chapel (Senior Citizens Home application), Yoder Road (property referenced by Greg Kessen), Amherst Road, Perry Chapel, Bowman Road, Breese

Dollar figures: $84.98 (banquet tables, Sam's Club, white) · $84.98 (banquet tables, online, black) · $220.00 (7.5 cubic feet refrigerator, Sam's Club) · $379 (9.7 cubic feet refrigerator, Lowes or Menards) · $400 - $600 (standard size 18–20 cubic feet refrigerator) · $10,000 (hoped sale price for 2005 GMC on GovDeals) · $40,000 (price increase in 2027 due to emissions) · $15,000 (TASC cards spent this year due to turnover, fire department) · $3,000 (OP&F cost, fire department) · $3,000 (uniforms, fire department) · $3,500 (training for another full-time employee, fire department) · $17.75 (applicable rate for Jacob Aldrich) · $20/hour (Alger part-time paramedic rate) · $15.50/hour (next lowest paying fire department part-time rate) · $3,500 (speed camera quotes) · $92,319.85 (bills payment motion) · $1,000 per month (Attorney Blaine Brock, 6 hours/month, zoning purposes) · $111,111.00 (2024 Freightliner from Stoops Freightliner, ARPA funds) · $108,900.00 (Kalida Trucking for outfitting the truck) · $750 (not to exceed, refrigerator for administration offices)

2024-08-13 minutes · perry-township

At the August 13, 2024 Perry Township Trustees meeting, Zoning Inspector John Brewster presented the Regional Planning recommendation to add data centers to I-1 zoning (from 7/18/2024), and the board set a public hearing for September 5th at 6PM to discuss the amendment. Cindy Leis read an email from the data center client identifying the proposed data center as Microsoft, with an open house tentatively scheduled for September 12th at Perry School Cafeteria. The trustees also noted a Zoning Board meeting on August 28th to discuss the rezoning of the CIRA and Henderson properties, with planned access to the site from State Route 65, Hume Road, and a secondary entrance on Greeley at the CIRA property.

Corridor relevance: This meeting directly addresses the data-center corridor project through the Regional Planning recommendation to add data centers to I-1 zoning, the scheduling of a public hearing, identification of the client as Microsoft, and discussion of site access routes involving the CIRA and Henderson properties.

• Greg Kessen made a motion to set a special meeting for a public hearing discussing adding data centers to zoning on Thursday, September 5th at 6PM, Kevin Cox 2nd — Roll Call (approved)
• Greg Kessen made a motion to accept the resignation of Brad Butterfield from the Zoning Commission Board, 2nd Kevin Cox — Roll Call (approved)
• Kevin Cox made a motion to accept the meeting minutes from July 16, 2024, 2nd Greg Kessen — Roll Call (approved)
• Greg Kessen made a motion to pay bills in the amount of $123,988.51, 2nd Kevin Cox — Roll Call (approved)
• Greg Kessen made a motion to approve the payment of $750 to Hanson-Neely Allison Funeral and Cremation Services from Perry Township Indigent Fund Account, 2nd Kevin Cox — Roll Call (approved)
• Greg Kessen made a motion to pay Miller Brothers for repairs and maintenance in the amount of $3,577, 2nd Kevin Cox — Roll Call (approved)
• Kevin Cox made a motion to approve July Bank Reconciliation for 2024, 2nd Greg Kessen — Roll Call (approved)
• Kevin Cox made a motion to accept the resignation of Luke Korwin immediately, 2nd Greg Kessen — Roll Call (approved)
• Kevin Cox made a motion to accept the resignation of Ethan Hull as of August 26th, 2024, 2nd Greg Kessen — Roll Call (approved)
• Kevin Cox made a motion to rehire Luke Korwin as part-time basic EMT and volunteer fire at the applicable rate, 2nd Greg Kessen — Roll Call (approved)
• Kevin Cox made a motion to rehire Ethan Hull as part-time basic EMT and volunteer fire at the applicable rate, 2nd Greg Kessen — Roll Call (approved)
• Kevin Cox made a motion to approve the purchase request for 3 sets of turn-out gear at the cost of $10,575.00, 2nd Greg Kessen — Roll Call (approved)
• Trustee Cox asked to table the opioid settlement email for now to follow up with Commissioner Beth Seibert and Attorney Kayla Campbell
• New truck purchase request (~$220,000) tabled — Chris and Greg to research minutes re: prior motion on ARPA funds
• Board approved Chief Rader placing egress route papers where needed in the township hall

Parties: Larry Sidener (Chairperson/Trustee), Greg Kessen (Trustee), Kevin Cox (Trustee), Christina Stombaugh (Fiscal Officer), John Iten (Police Chief), Corey Lehman (Road Supervisor), John Brewster (Zoning Inspector), Kevin Rader (Fire Chief), Brad Butterfield (Zoning Board member, resigned), Kayla Campbell (Attorney), Beth Seibert (Commissioner), Blain Brock (Attorney), Toby Watson, Luke Korwin, Ethan Hull, Norm Capps (guest), Cindy Leis (guest), Loretta Hicks (guest), Dick Acoutis (guest), Ginger Hollar (guest), Chuck Weigt (guest), Ron Spencer (guest), Deb Sidener (guest), Dewayne Scott (guest), Joe Wireman (guest), Sharon Mullin (guest), Frank Clementz (guest), Paul Holloway (guest), Emily Holloway (guest), Angela Snyder (guest), Dave Stombaugh (guest), Patty Dyer (guest), Mark Hoerston (guest), Melissa Hollway (guest), Hanson-Neely Allison Funeral and Cremation Services, Miller Brothers, Microsoft (identified as proposed data center client), Regional Planning, Allen County Engineer, ODOT, North Central Ohio Solid Waste District, Perry Township Fire Department, Perry Township Police Department

Parcels: CIRA property, Henderson properties, Phalen property, House on Lenox (to be demolished), Amherst and Dickson (road location), Osman and Creps (road/drain location), Musket Trail (residence of Perry Spradlin), State Route 65, Hume Road, Greeley (secondary entrance location)

Dollar figures: $750 (indigent burial funds for Perry Spradlin — Hanson-Neely Allison Funeral and Cremation Services) · $8,000 to $10,000 cheaper (Chevy Tahoe vs. Dodge Durango) · $500 per piece (body cameras) · $3,500 (digital speed camera, stationary) · $10,000 (digital speed camera, on wheels) · $220,000 (approximate cost of new truck) · $125,000 (ARPA funds remaining) · $95,000 (remaining amount after ARPA funds) · $560.02 (payroll reimbursement check from Auxiliary — fire) · $988.41 (reimbursement check from Public Safety for Eclipse, covering 75% of cost) · $10,575 (3 sets of turn-out gear) · $25,000 (available in Line Item 274 — small equipment) · $123,988.51 (bills payment) · $3,577 (Miller Brothers repairs and maintenance) · $10,000 (insurance hold release — Phalen property)

2024-07-16 minutes · perry-township

At the July 16, 2024 Perry Township Trustees meeting, the Zoning Inspector reported that rezoning variance applications for the Henderson and Cira properties (approximately 70 acres each) from Agricultural to I-2 Industrial were submitted by the property owners and would follow the same process as the data center zoning change. Cindy Leis, representing the unnamed company, confirmed the company remains interested in the site and indicated the company's name may be revealed during upcoming public hearings, with a community open house planned at a future date. Community members raised questions about noise levels, tax abatements, and incentives related to the proposed data center, with trustees and Cindy Leis providing explanations about the abatement review process.

Corridor relevance: This meeting directly addresses the hyperscale data center corridor project through discussion of related rezoning applications for the Henderson and Cira properties, a status update from project representative Cindy Leis confirming continued company interest, and community Q&A on noise, taxes, and abatements tied to the proposed data center.

• Motion to purchase 3 Kenwood Portable Radios for $8,077.62 from Commercial Communications — approved (Greg Kessen / Kevin Cox)
• Resolution 2024.0716-01 to authorize Allen County Commissioners to accept proposal and enter into contract for County and Township Roads Resurfacing 2024 Project and appropriate Township funds and issue a warrant for Township shares in the amount of $42,012.83 — approved (Greg Kessen / Kevin Cox)
• Motion to accept corrected meeting minutes from July 2, 2024 — approved (Kevin Cox / Greg Kessen)
• Motion to accept Special Budget Meeting minutes from July 2, 2024 — approved (Greg Kessen / Kevin Cox)
• Motion to pay bills of $56,154.37 — approved (Greg Kessen / Kevin Cox)
• Motion to reaffirm Resolution #2024.0702-03 for 2025 Budget as approved in July 2, 2024 Budget Hearing — approved (Greg Kessen / Kevin Cox)
• Motion to accept June Bank Reconciliation — approved (Kevin Cox / Greg Kessen)
• Motion to add appropriation Fund 9001-785-599-0000 to pay out insurance holds — approved (Greg Kessen / Kevin Cox)
• Motion to pay indigent funeral expenses of $750 to Bayliff and Son Funeral Home in Cridersville — approved (Kevin Cox / Greg Kessen)
• Motion to accept June Zoning Receipts in the amount of $321.00 — approved (Greg Kessen / Kevin Cox)
• Motion to accept purchase request for hose in the amount of $3,980.00 — approved (Kevin Cox / Greg Kessen)
• Motion to approve purchase request for a Thermal Imaging Camera in the amount of $3,500 covered by donations from VFW and Guardian — approved (Kevin Cox / Greg Kessen)
• Motion to reschedule August 6th Trustees Meeting to August 13th — approved (Larry Sidener / Kevin Cox)
• Motion to cancel August 20th Trustees Meeting — approved (Greg Kessen / Kevin Cox)
• Tabled discussion on purchase of new cruiser due to budget considerations
• Zoning variance applications for Henderson and Cira properties to rezone from Agricultural to I-2 Industrial to go to Zoning Board then to Regional Planning, following same process as the data center change

Parties: Larry Sidener, Chairperson/Trustee, Kevin Cox, Trustee, Greg Kessen, Trustee, Christina Stombaugh, Fiscal Officer, John Iten, Police Chief (absent), Corey Lehman, Road Supervisor (absent), Nick Adams, present for Corey, John Brewster, Zoning Inspector, Kevin Rader, Fire Chief, Norm Capps, Jason Stombaugh, Loretta Hicks, Patty Dyer, Joe Wireman, Cindy Leis, Paul Cox, Jim Clementz, Dave Stombaugh, Nicholas Myers, Cathy Clementz, Frank Clementz, Bryon Rhodes, Allen County Engineers, Bayliff and Son Funeral Home, Commercial Communications, Guardian of Lima, VFW, Medicount, Ohio Means Jobs, Atlantic

Parcels: Henderson property — approximately 70 acres, Agricultural to I-2 Industrial rezoning requested, Cira property — approximately 70 acres, Agricultural to I-2 Industrial rezoning requested, 4190 Osman Road (cross over / catch basin), Breese Road (hydrant out of service), Hanthorn Road (hydrant out of service), Amherst Road (speed limit signs)

Dollar figures: $42,012.83 — Township share of County and Township Roads Resurfacing 2024 Project (Resolution 2024.0716-01) · $56,154.37 — bills approved for payment · $750 — indigent funeral expenses to Bayliff and Son Funeral Home in Cridersville · $8,077.62 — 3 Kenwood Portable Radios from Commercial Communications · $321.00 — June Zoning Receipts · $3,980.00 — purchase request for hose (line item 270) · $3,500.00 — Thermal Imaging Camera (covered by donations) · $2,750 — donation from Guardian of Lima toward Thermal Imaging Camera · $1,000 — donation from VFW toward Thermal Imaging Camera · $250 — extra donation amount to be directed or reimbursed to Guardian · $935 — GovDeals payment for expired Personal Protective Equipment · $69,000 — year-to-date savings from grants and donations (Fire Department)

2024-07-02 minutes · perry-township

At the July 2, 2024 Perry Township Trustees regular meeting, Zoning Inspector John Brewster reported that the June 27th Zoning Board meeting passed a zoning amendment to add "data center" to the zoning language, and that the amendment is now at Regional Planning, which has 20–30 days to issue a recommendation before the process continues through public hearings and trustee ruling — potentially concluding as late as November. Several residents commented on the proposed data center, including expressions of support from the Northwest Perry Revitalization Group, concerns about land acquisition affecting homeowners, and questions about abatements and infrastructure impacts. Trustees also clarified that a potential railroad spur at Hume Road has no connection to the proposed data center.

Corridor relevance: This meeting directly addresses the data-center corridor project through the Zoning Inspector's update on the zoning amendment adding "data center" language — now forwarded to Regional Planning — and through extensive public comment both supporting and questioning the project's impacts on land, taxes, noise, and public safety staffing.

• Resolution 2024.0702-01: Greg Kessen made a resolution to appropriate insurance funds being held to be released in Fiscal Year 2024 in the amount of $61,003.33 from Fund 9001-892 and reallocated to Fund 9001-785-599-0000; 2nd Kevin Cox.
• Resolution 2024.0702-02: Greg Kessen made a resolution to appropriate an additional $18,000 to Revenue Fund 1000-533-000, Liquor Permit Fees, for an error on the 2024 budget; 2nd Kevin Cox.
• Greg Kessen made a motion to accept the budget meeting minutes from June 18, 2024; 2nd Kevin Cox.
• Kevin Cox made a motion to accept the meeting minutes from June 18, 2024; 2nd Greg Kessen.
• Greg Kessen made a motion to pay bills in the amount of $67,381.08; 2nd Kevin Cox.
• Larry Sidener made a motion to hire John Iten as Police Chief at salary of $2,000/month; 2nd Kevin Cox.
• Kevin Cox made a motion to hire John Sprague as a part time EMS and volunteer fire fighter at the applicable rate; 2nd Greg Kessen.
• Kevin Cox made a motion to go into Executive Session at 8:27 PM with John Brewster for insurance release; 2nd Greg Kessen.
• Kevin Cox made a motion to come out of Executive Session at 8:57 PM; 2nd Greg Kessen. No action taken.
• Kevin Cox made motion to adjourn at 8:59 PM; 2nd Greg Kessen.
• The June 27th Zoning Board meeting passed the zoning amendment to add 'data center' to the language; amendment is now at Regional Planning.

Parties: Larry Sidener (Chairperson, Perry Township Trustee), Greg Kessen (Perry Township Trustee), Kevin Cox (Perry Township Trustee), Christina Stombaugh (Fiscal Officer), Nick Adams (Road Department), John Iten (Police Chief / Interim Police Chief), Bobby Phillips (retired Police Chief), Corey Lehman (Road Supervisor), John Brewster (Zoning Inspector), Kevin Rader (Fire Chief), Wagner (bay door repair), Caityn Stover (paramedic exam passer), Jacob Aldrich (paramedic exam passer), John Sprague (part time EMS / volunteer fire fighter), Coslisa Tyson (guest), Jeff Carolus (guest / alternate, Zoning Appeals Board), Mary Williamson (Northwest Perry Revitalization Group), Vivian Wilson (guest), Sasha Weigt (guest), Harold Golden (guest), Jennifer Golden (guest), Rex Huffman (referenced speaker, Wood County), Don Jones (guest), Nancy Jones (guest), Melissa Holloway (guest), Chuck Weigt (guest), Jason Stombaugh (guest), Jim Clemetz (guest), Bryon Rhodes (Allen County), John Husted (referenced), Allen County Port Authority, Miller Auto, Stolly Insurance, Northwest Perry Revitalization Group, BCI (Bureau of Criminal Investigation), VFIS (insurance provider), Allen County Clerk of Courts

Dollar figures: $9,171.90 (flail mower purchase order) · $800–$1,000 (estimated cost to fix computer issues if owned) · $995 (100 feet of 5-inch fire hose) · $3,980.00 (approximately, for four sections of 5-inch fire hose) · $61,003.33 (insurance funds appropriated, Resolution 2024.0702-01, from Fund 9001-892 reallocated to Fund 9001-785-599-0000) · $18,000 (additional appropriation to Revenue Fund 1000-533-000, Resolution 2024.0702-02) · $2,000 (original budgeted amount for Liquor Permit Fees — stated as an error) · $20,000 (correct budgeted amount for Liquor Permit Fees) · $67,381.08 (bills payment motion) · $2,000/month (John Iten Police Chief salary)

2024-06-18 minutes · perry-township

The June 18, 2024 Perry Township Trustees regular meeting was dominated by public discussion of a proposed hyperscale data center on approximately 358 acres of industrially-zoned land in the township, with residents and officials debating noise, property taxes, zoning language changes, and potential tax abatements. Zoning Inspector John Brewster announced a June 27th zoning commission meeting to begin discussions on adding "data centers" as a permitted use under industrial zoning, with public comment hearings to follow at a later date. Allen Economic Development Group (AEDG) representatives Dave Stratton and Cindy Leis addressed residents, clarifying that the company's identity cannot yet be disclosed, that no tax abatement has been agreed upon, and that any abatement would include a PILOT agreement to keep school revenue whole. Community members raised concerns about noise, road impacts, acreage (figures cited ranged from 350 to 800 acres), conflicts of interest, eminent domain, and the identity of the unnamed company, with one resident referencing "Apple" by name.

Corridor relevance: This meeting connects directly to the corridor project because it centers on a proposed data center development on industrially-zoned Perry Township land, with AEDG officials, the zoning inspector, trustees, and numerous residents debating the process for amending zoning language to permit data centers and the project's community impacts.

• Zoning Inspector John Brewster scheduled a zoning commission meeting for Thursday, June 27th at 6:30 PM at the Township Administration Building to discuss possibly adding data centers to industrial zoning; public is welcome but no public comments or questions will be taken at that meeting.
• Trustees indicated there will be two future public comment meetings before any final decision.
• Larry Sidener stated he would check into whether his son's farming relationship with South Warsaw Farms constitutes an ethics violation.
• Trustees agreed to look into the traffic/parking issue at the Pepsi plant on Greeley Chapel and 4th Street.
• Greg Kessen stated the roads department and police may be able to close Charledon Road between 8th and 9th on Saturday, July 6th from 4 PM to approximately 10 or 11 PM for a private party; Kevin Cox stated that would not be out of line.

Parties: Larry Sidener, Chairperson/Trustee, Perry Township, Kevin Cox, Trustee, Perry Township, Greg Kessen, Trustee, Perry Township, Christina Stombaugh, Fiscal Officer, Perry Township, John Iten, Interim Police Chief, Perry Township, Corey Lehman, Road Supervisor, Perry Township (absent), John Brewster, Zoning Inspector, Perry Township, Kevin Rader, Fire Chief, Perry Township, Dave Shepherd, resident/guest, Mike Mathys, resident/guest, Loretta Hicks, resident/guest, Michele Kohlhorst, resident/guest, Jennifer Golden, resident/guest, Tammy McDonnell, resident/guest, Joe McDonnell, resident/guest, Adam Haunhorst, Regional Planning, Lynn Bodine, resident/guest, Lisa Heitz, resident/guest, Nick Heitz, resident/guest, Norm Capps, resident/guest, Ron Spencer, guest (does not live in township), Yvonne Mars, resident/guest, Scott Floyd, resident/guest, Don Jones, resident/guest, Nancy Jones, resident/guest, Mike Reynolds, resident/guest, Laura Kessen, resident/guest, Steve Hunt, resident/guest, Paul Holloway, resident/guest, Emily Holloway, resident/guest, Laken Warris, resident/guest, Brayton VanVorce, resident/guest, Cal Klickman, resident/guest, Ryan Klickman, resident/guest, Andrew Klaus, resident/guest (stated he worked at a data center construction site in New Albany), Cassie Betts, resident/guest, Wallace Schooler, resident/guest, Rheeta Burrell, resident/guest, Kelly Schooler, resident/guest, Tom Ewing, resident/guest, Marc Pescosolido, resident/guest (stated he is on the school board for Apollo), Vivian Wilson, resident/guest, Ginger Hollar, resident/guest, Ronald Wieterman, resident/guest, Janet Lauf, resident/guest (stated her land is part of the industrial area), Melissa Busick, resident/guest, Paul Busick, resident/guest, Sharon Mueller, resident/guest, Joe Wireman, resident/guest, Cathy Clementz, resident/guest, Frank Clementz, resident/guest, Eric Pohjala, resident/guest, Jason Stombaugh, resident/guest, Craig Shaw, resident/guest, Scott Stombaugh, resident/guest, Chris Kirkendall, resident/guest, Kim Kirkendall, resident/guest, Bob Phillips, resident/guest, Todd Gardner, resident/guest, Greg Parranto, resident/guest (stated he is a doctor and former commercial realtor), Katherine Dickson, resident/guest, Sasha Weigt, resident/guest, Chuck Weigt, resident/guest, Mark Sidener, resident/guest (Larry Sidener's son), Melissa Holloway, resident/guest, Tom Holloway, resident/guest, Luke Tavianao, resident/guest, Dave Stratton, Allen Economic Development Group (AEDG), Cindy Leis, Allen Economic Development Group (AEDG), Rex Huffman, Wood County (stated he spends a lot of time in Allen County), Jill (referenced but not further identified, stated to have made a prior presentation about the opportunity), South Warsaw Farms (referenced in conflict-of-interest discussion)

Parcels: Heitz and Reynolds properties (referenced as the proposed site, described as right in Vivian Wilson's backyard), Janet Lauf's land (stated to be part of the industrial area, not for sale; family has owned since 1962), Property on Greeley Chapel owned by Kim Kirkendall's mother (stated by trustees to not be zoned industrial), Land on Charledon between 8th and 9th (Laken Warris)

Dollar figures: $30,000 – saved in overtime by fire department full time staff and chief covering at time and a half · $2,000 – saved by adjusting full timers' schedules to cover vacations · $30,000 – amount Ronald Wieterman stated he just paid for tile work on his property across from the proposed site · $80 per week – property tax paid by Marc Pescosolido · $90,000 – $100,000 – amount one mill generates, per Greg Kessen · 75% tax abatement for 10 years – scenario cited by Dave Stratton (not agreed upon) · 100% tax abatement – referenced by Larry Sidener as what New Albany has; Cindy Leis stated Allen County has not agreed to 100% tax abatement on any project

2024-06-04 minutes · perry-township

The June 4, 2024 Perry Township Trustees regular meeting was dominated by extensive public comment and trustee discussion regarding a proposed data center (referred to as a "data plant" or "data center") on I-2 industrially zoned land in the township, with residents and officials both supporting and opposing the project. The central question before the trustees was whether to initiate a zoning text amendment to add data centers as a permitted use within I-2 General Industry zones. Trustees Larry Sidener and Greg Kessen both stated they wished to defer any decision until at least the next meeting, pending the return of the zoning inspector and further research. The meeting also addressed routine township business including bills, insurance payments, road maintenance, and banking options.

Corridor relevance: This meeting directly concerns the proposed hyperscale data center project, as trustees, residents, landowners, and regional officials debated whether to amend Perry Township's I-2 zoning text to permit data centers, with Rex Huffman of the Port Authority of Allen County and Wood County, Cindy Leis, and Lima Mayor Sharetta Smith among those advocating for the zoning amendment process to begin.

• Kevin Cox made a motion to accept the meeting minutes from May 21, 2024; Greg Kessen 2nd; rollcall.
• Greg Kessen made a motion to pay bills of $73,701.00; Kevin Cox 2nd; rollcall.
• Greg Kessen made a motion to pay VFIS Insurance of $38,372.00; Kevin Cox 2nd; rollcall.
• Motion to adjourn at 8:59 PM; 2nd by Kevin Cox; rollcall.
• Trustees Larry Sidener and Greg Kessen both stated they want to wait until at least the next meeting before making a decision on the zoning amendment for data centers (no formal vote taken on zoning amendment).

Parties: Larry Sidener, Chairman/Trustee, Perry Township, Kevin Cox, Trustee, Perry Township, Greg Kessen, Trustee, Perry Township, Christina Stombaugh, Fiscal Officer, Perry Township, John Iten, Interim Police Chief, Perry Township, Corey Lehman, Road Supervisor, Perry Township, John Brewster, Zoning Inspector, Perry Township, Kevin Rader, Fire Chief, Perry Township, Audrey Daniel, Chase Bank, Beth Siebert, Allen County Commissioner / Allen Economic Development Board / Lima Allen County Regional Planning Commission, Sharetta Smith, Mayor of Lima / Allen County Economic Development Board / Regional Planning, Rex Huffman, Port Authority of Allen County and Wood County, Cindy Leis, Adam Haunhurst, Lima Allen County Regional Planning Commission (LACRPC), Zoning Official, Keith Horner, Dave Stratton, Jim Cira, Nick Heitz, Lisa Heitz, Jennifer Golden, Michele Kohlhorst, Laura Schaub, Toby Schaub, Tom Dickson, Kathy Dickson, Brandon Cornwell, Jeff Carolus, Mark Sidener, Jim Clementz, Janet Lauf, Mark Hoersten, Linda Hoersten, Wally Schooler, Jason Stombaugh, Sasha Weight, Chuck Weight, Vivian Wilson, Dave Sheperd (Shepperd), Kathy Clementz, Ron Spencer, Norm Capps, Frank Clemetz, Mike Reynolds, Cheryl (Sheryl) Kirkendall, Deb Sidener, John Davis, Jill Hageman (mentioned by Mark Sidener)

Parcels: 1250 East Hume Road (Toby Schaub residence), 1250 E. Breese Road (Vivian Wilson residence), 210 Amherst Road (property subject to insurance funds/compliance release), State Route 65 and Hume Road area (proposed data center site), Greeley Chapel Road (Jim Cira and Mark Hoersten properties), State Route 65 (Nick & Lisa Heitz property, approximately 17 years owned, already zoned I-2 Industrial)

Dollar figures: $73,701.00 (bills payment) · $38,372.00 (VFIS Insurance payment) · $100,000 or more for 6 months CD at 4.49% interest rate (Chase Bank) · 100% tax abatement (referenced by Mark Sidener as what the company will seek)

2024-05-21 minutes · perry-township

At the May 21, 2024 Perry Township Trustees meeting, representatives from AEDG and associated legal counsel presented the case for a hyperscale data center proposed for a site between Breese and Hume Road, already zoned I-2, seeking the township to initiate a zoning amendment to permit data centers. Projected tax revenue figures were shared, including an estimated $125,000 annually to Perry Township and nearly $400,000 to Perry Schools per building, with a 6-building project potentially generating over $2.4 million for schools and approximately $750,000 for the township. The Trustees discussed the zoning amendment process at length but no vote on the data center zoning matter was taken; Chairperson Larry Sidener declined to call for a vote that evening.

Corridor relevance: This meeting directly addresses the proposed hyperscale data center (a Fortune 500 company's project) on a site between Breese and Hume Road in Perry Township, with presenters requesting the township initiate I-2 zoning amendments to permit data centers and trustees deliberating whether to begin that process.

• Greg made a motion to accept the meeting minutes from May 7th, 2024; 2nd Kevin Cox; rollcall passed.
• Kevin Cox made a motion to pay bills of $73,000.59; 2nd Greg Kessen; rollcall passed.
• Greg Kessen made a motion to accept the April Bank Reconciliation for 2024; 2nd Kevin Cox; rollcall passed.
• Greg Kessen made a motion to accept the updated credit card policy; 2nd Kevin Cox; rollcall passed.
• Greg Kessen made a motion to have a budget meeting on June 18th at 6:30 PM; 2nd Kevin Cox; rollcall passed.
• Larry Sidener made a motion to rescind the Friday morning workshops; 2nd Greg Kessen; Larry Sidener YES, Kevin Cox NO, Greg Kessen YES; motion passed.
• Greg Kessen made a motion to approve the purchase request for the MARCS radios from Commercial Communications in the amount of $3,411; 2nd Kevin Cox; rollcall passed.
• Greg Kessen made motion to adjourn at 9:23 PM; 2nd Kevin Cox; rollcall passed.
• No vote was called on the data center zoning amendment; Larry Sidener stated he is not calling for a vote tonight.

Parties: Larry Sidener, Chairperson/Trustee, Perry Township, Kevin Cox, Trustee, Perry Township, Greg Kessen, Trustee, Perry Township, Christina Stombaugh, Fiscal Officer, Perry Township, Cindy Leis, AEDG, Jill Hageman, Attorney for Fortune 500 company (data center), Kayla Rogers (role not specified, legal/planning), Dave Stratton (role not specified), Rex Huffman, Lawyer, formerly represented Allen County Port Authority, from Bowling Green in Wood County, John Brewster, Zoning Inspector, Perry Township, Rich and Monica Patton, residents (6336 St Johns Rd), Vivian Wilson, resident (Breese Road), Dave Shepherd, resident, Nancy Jones, resident (5000 Greeley Chapel), Kelly Schooler, Frank Clementz, Jim Clementz, Jeff Carolus, Brandon Cornwell, Paul Basinger, John Iten, Interim Police Chief, Corey Lehman, Road Supervisor, Kevin Rader, Fire Chief, Mike Reynolds (referenced as property seller on Breese Road), Commercial Communications (MARCS radio vendor)

Parcels: Site between Breese and Hume Road, zoned I-2, 358 acres (optioned by data center company), 6336 St Johns Rd (Patton property), 5000 Greeley Chapel (Nancy Jones residence), 4315 McPheron Rd (new house construction), I-2 parcels (referenced generally for zoning amendment), Addresses between Greeley Chapel and Bowman Road on 4th Street (list of 7 addresses presented by Dave Shepherd, not individually named in minutes)

Dollar figures: $50 – $75 million (estimated market value per data center building) · $125,000 annually (estimated tax to Perry Township per building per year) · almost $400,000 (estimated tax to Perry Schools per building per year) · over $2.4 million (estimated tax to Perry Schools for 6-building project) · about $750,000 (estimated tax to Perry Township for 6-building project) · $73,000.59 (bills approved for payment) · $3,411 (purchase request for MARCS radios from Commercial Communications) · $10,000 - $15,000 (estimated cost of new septic system, Patton property) · $36,000 (insurance money held by Perry Township, Patton property) · $1,000 (disaster relief grant approved for fire department payroll funds)

2024-05-07 minutes · perry-township

At the May 7, 2024 Perry Township Trustees regular meeting, residents and trustees raised questions about a potential data center project in the area. Trustee Larry Sidener reported taking a drive to New Albany to observe existing data centers, noting significant construction, equipment, and two power substations. Discussion included whether to pursue zoning amendments or rezoning in connection with the project, with trustees ultimately deciding not to make any zoning amendments at this time, and a suggestion was made for a meeting among Cindy Leis, Kayla, Jill, John, and Larry to discuss next steps.

Corridor relevance: This meeting is connected to the data-center corridor project through resident and trustee questions about "the data center," discussion of potential zoning amendments/rezoning, and a reference to AEDG and regional planning contacts involved in the process.

• Greg Kessen made a motion to accept the corrected meeting minutes from April 16, 2024, 2nd Kevin Cox, rollcall.
• Kevin Cox made a motion to pay bills of $150,074.83, 2nd Greg Kessen, rollcall.
• Kevin Cox made a motion to approve the estimate from Blacktop Sealing Inc. for $10,670 for crack filling, sealing and striping the parking lot between the Administration Building and the Fire Building, Greg Kessen 2nd, roll call.
• Greg Kessen made a motion to accept the zoning permit receipts for April 2024 in the amount of $2,331.00, Kevin Cox 2nd, roll call.
• Trustees are not currently going to make any zoning amendments.
• Kevin Cox made a motion to hire Caitlin Stover at $15/hour as Administrative Assistant, Greg Kessen 2nd, roll call.
• Greg Kessen made a motion to add Caitlin Stover as a user on the Township credit card, Kevin Cox 2nd, roll call.
• Kevin Cox made a motion to hire Justin Roberts as EMT and Volunteer Firefighter at the applicable rate, Greg Kessen 2nd, roll call.
• Larry Sidener made a motion to go into Executive Session at 8:48 PM, Greg Kessen 2nd, roll call.
• Greg Kessen made a motion to come out of Executive Session at 9:34 PM, Kevin Cox 2nd, roll call. No action taken.
• Greg Kessen made a motion to appropriate $50,000 from the Ohio Dept of Commerce Grant to the Fire Fund Telephone Budget Line Item to replace the MARCS radios, Kevin Cox 2nd, roll call.
• Greg Kessen made a motion to accept a 2024 Hydrant Preventative Maintenance Agreement with Colony Mobile Home and Eastwood Estates, Kevin Cox 2nd, roll call.
• Greg Kessen made motion to adjourn at 9:42 PM, 2nd by Kevin Cox, rollcall.

Parties: Larry Sidener, Chairperson/Trustee, Kevin Cox, Trustee, Greg Kessen, Trustee, Christina Stombaugh, Fiscal Officer, Cassie Betts, Andrew Klaus, Zach Stewart, VFIS Insurance, Tim Jackson, William Dickerson, Jeff Carolus, Jason Stombaugh, Cathy Clementz, Jim Clemetz, Joe Mays, Dave Stombaugh, Brooke Hedges, Corlisa Tyson, Romaine Jackson, John Iten, Interim Police Chief, Corey Lehman, Road Supervisor, John Brewster, Zoning Inspector, Kayla Rogers, Cindy Leis, AEDG, Adam, Regional Planning, Kevin Rader, Fire Chief, Caitlin Stover, Justin Roberts, Sandy Hofacker, Commercial Communications, Blacktop Sealing Inc., Colony Mobile Home, Eastwood Estates, TASC, RD Jones Excavating Corp, Ohio Dept of Commerce, Allen County Dispatchers, OPATA

Parcels: 1511 Lennox, State Route 65 (house fire property), Amherst between McClain and State Route 65, Amherst and Dixon (log jam), Breese Road (camper property)

Dollar figures: $150,074.83 (bills to be paid) · $3 million (total coverage for buildings and contents) · $500 (deductible) · $5,000 (personal property coverage per employee, no deductible) · $850 (premium increase, approximately 2%) · $11,319.36 (estimate from Commercial Communications for three portable radios and one base unit) · $3,800 (budgeted for one radio, line item 72) · $3,411 (amount to cover portable radios from line item 72) · $389 (remaining in telephone fund after portable radios) · $7,908.86 (cost of portable radios) · $5,000 (requested move from ammo line item 78) · $2,908.86 · $2,519.86 · $2,000 (replacement taser, line item 83) · $519.86 · $10,670.00 (estimate for sealing and striping parking lot) · $10,670 (motion amount, Blacktop Sealing Inc.) · $2,331.00 (zoning permit receipts for April 2024) · $15/hr (Caitlin Stover starting rate) · $2/hour (additional if paramedic license obtained) · $13,400 (overtime prevented year-to-date by part-time staff) · $88,400 (savings year-to-date) · $50,000 (appropriated from Ohio Dept of Commerce Grant for MARCS radios)

2024-04-16 minutes · perry-township

At the April 16, 2024 Perry Township Trustees meeting, two residents — Cathy Clementz and Gary Shaw — raised questions about the data center project during the public comment portion. Cathy Clementz stated she had been researching data centers and asked about maximum decibel noise levels at certain distances, to which the Trustees replied they had no further information on sound issues yet. Gary Shaw asked whether the data center would have its own electrical substation or would cause power issues for residents, and it was noted that lawyers at a prior meeting forum stated it would most likely have its own substation.

Corridor relevance: This meeting is connected to the corridor project because community members directly questioned the Trustees about the data center's noise levels and power infrastructure, reflecting ongoing public concern about the hyperscale data center development in the area.

Parties: Frank Clementz, Cathy Clementz, Gary Shaw, Larry Sidener, Kevin Cox, Greg Kessen

2024-04-02 minutes · perry-township

At the April 2, 2024 Perry Township Trustees regular meeting, attorney Jill Hageman, representing an unnamed Fortune 500 data center company through Allen Economic Development, gave a presentation on a proposed hyperscale data center project to be located south of Breese Road and east of St. Johns Road, encompassing approximately 350 acres. The company intends to build 7–8 warehouse-style buildings over a 6–8 year construction timeline, employing roughly 30–50 people per building, and has stated it will not accept tax abatements that impact the local school district. Residents raised concerns about taxes, property values, emissions, water usage, and transparency, while the company's representatives indicated the project name would be released once environmental studies return favorable results and the zoning process advances.

Corridor relevance: This meeting is directly connected to the corridor project because attorney Jill Hageman appeared on behalf of an unnamed Fortune 500 data center client, facilitated by Allen Economic Development, to present a proposal for a hyperscale data center on approximately 350 acres in Perry Township south of Breese Road and east of St. Johns Road.

• Kevin Cox made a motion to accept the corrected meeting minutes from March 5, 2024, 2nd by Greg Kessen, roll call.
• Greg Kessen made a motion to accept the corrected meeting minutes from the Special Meeting held March 29, 2024, 2nd by Kevin Cox, roll call.
• Kevin Cox made a motion to pay bills of $106,498.28, 2nd Greg Kessen, roll call.
• Kevin Cox made a motion to approve the bank reconciliation for February 2024, 2nd Greg Kessen, roll call.
• Kevin Cox made a motion to approve the credit card policy updated as of 3/29/24, 2nd Greg Kessen, roll call.
• Kevin Cox made a motion to accept the resignation letter from Jodi Phillips, 2nd Greg Kessen, roll call.
• Kevin Cox made a motion to accept the resignation letter from Bob Phillips, 2nd Greg Kessen, roll call.
• Greg Kessen moved for Resolution 2024.0402-01 to approve the 2024 Road Program contracted in the amount of $133,339.87, 2nd Kevin Cox, roll call.
• Greg Kessen made a motion to approve the contract for Reclamite Sealing in the amount of $22,160.40, 2nd Kevin Cox, roll call.
• Kevin Cox made a motion to accept the estimate from Suever Sweeping out of Delphos for $4,495.00 for crack patching on Creps, Osman, Ditzler and Kerr Road to Wonnell, 2nd Greg Kessen, roll call.
• Kevin Cox made a motion to approve a pay raise to $18.00 per hour for Nick Myers based on his certification as a Level 1 Paramedic, with back pay retroactive to March 14th, 2nd Greg Kessen, roll call.
• Kevin Cox made a motion to hire Gage Stemen as a part-time Level 2 EMT and volunteer firefighter at the rate of $14.50 per hour, 2nd Greg Kessen, roll call.
• Kevin Cox made a motion to go into Executive Session for Personnel at 9:23 PM with John Iten, 2nd Greg Kessen, roll call.
• Kevin Cox made a motion to come out of Executive Session at 9:43 PM, 2nd Greg Kessen, roll call.
• Kevin Cox made a motion to hire John Iten as Interim Police Chief at $24 per hour not to exceed 100 hours per month, 2nd Greg Kessen, roll call.
• Greg Kessen made a motion to go into Executive Session for Zoning with John Brewster at 9:46 PM, 2nd Greg Kessen, roll call.
• Kevin Cox made a motion to come out of Executive Session at 9:59 PM, 2nd Greg Kessen, roll call. No action taken.
• Kevin Cox made a motion to adjourn at 10:00 PM, 2nd Greg Kessen, roll call.

Parties: Larry Sidener (Chairperson, Perry Township Trustee), Kevin Cox (Perry Township Trustee), Greg Kessen (Perry Township Trustee), Christina Stombaugh (Fiscal Officer), Jill Hageman (Attorney, Columbus, Ohio — representing unnamed data center client), Deanna Cook (Attorney — Allen Economic Development / land use and zoning), Allen Economic Development (AEDG), Allen County Port Authority, Dave Stratton, Cindy Leis, Marc Sidener, Kelly Schooler (Dr. — Perry Schools), Ron Clementz, Linda Hoersten, Mark Hoersten, Norm Capps, Jeff Carolus, Denny Phalen, Kayla Rogers (Asst. Allen County Prosecutor), John Brewster (Zoning Inspector), Bob Phillips (Police Chief — resigned), Jodi Phillips (resigned), John Iten (hired as Interim Police Chief), Corey Lehman (Road Supervisor), Kevin Rader (Fire Chief), Nick Myers, Gage Stemen, Paul Curtis, Pavement Technologies, Suever Sweeping (Delphos), Allen County Engineers, Dominion (NKA Enbridge), AEP, National Deputy Sheriff's Association, Motorola, Jason Stombaugh, Dave Bailey, George Clementz, Frank Clemetz, Deb Sidener, Hazel Lambert, Tammy Cornwell, Mark Cornwell, Scott Stombaugh, Brandon Cornwel, Adam Haunharst, Brooke Hedges, Jodi Phillips, Mike and Betty Perry Counts, Tara Reynolds Bales, Cody Dagle, Herb Williams, Janet Lauf, Joe McDonnell, Tammy McDonnell, Mike Lehman, Sasha Weight, Brian Nartker (Health Department), Crown

Parcels: 3201 Yoder Road, 1807 Zeits Avenue, 1511 Lennox Avenue, South of Breese Road and East of St. Johns (proposed 350-acre data center site), State Route 65 (Crown property), 117 (new bank — Signs Ohio variance request)

Dollar figures: $106,498.28 (bills approved) · $133,339.87 (2024 Road Program — Resolution 2024.0402-01) · $22,160.40 (Reclamite Sealing contract — Pavement Technologies) · $4,495.00 (crack patching estimate — Suever Sweeping) · $18.00 per hour (Nick Myers pay raise — Level 1 Paramedic) · $14.50 per hour (Gage Stemen — part-time EMT/volunteer firefighter) · $17,513 (cost of radios replaced in 2023) · $2,487 (remaining balance in line item 252 after 2023 radios) · $57,479.90 (cost of radios to be replaced in 2024) · $50,000 (grant and insurance claim coverage toward 2024 radios) · $4,792.70 (remaining balance after grant/insurance for 2024 radios) · $2,245.97 (shortfall in line item 252) · $17,000 (supplemental appropriation needed to cover shortfall) · $24 per hour (John Iten — Interim Police Chief, not to exceed 100 hours per month)

2023-12-05 minutes · perry-township

At the December 5, 2023 Perry Township Trustees regular meeting, routine township business was conducted including equipment purchases, personnel matters, and zoning updates. During the guest comments portion, resident Doug Mooney asked whether the trustees had heard anything about Google coming to Lima; the trustees responded that they had not. No corridor-related action, discussion, or information was presented beyond this single exchange.

Corridor relevance: The meeting is flagged solely because guest Doug Mooney asked the trustees if they had heard anything about "Google coming to Lima," to which the trustees replied they had not — no further corridor-related business was discussed or acted upon.

• Jack Neal made a motion to accept the meeting minutes from November 21, 2023, 2nd Kevin Cox — approved.
• Jack Neal made a motion to pay bills of $44,581.76, 2nd Kevin Cox — approved.
• Kevin Cox made a motion to accept bank reconciliation for November 2023, 2nd Jack Neal — approved.
• Kevin Cox made a motion to approve a longevity raise of $.05 per hour for Corey Lehman, 2nd Jack Neal — approved.
• Kevin Cox made a motion to hold the year-end meeting on 12/29/23 at 1:00 PM and year-end evaluations from 8:00AM to 11:30 AM, 2nd Jack Neal — approved.
• Kevin Cox made motion for Resolution #2023.1205-01 to purchase a 2023 U.S. Fire Custom Pumper from U.S. Fire Pump for the Fire Department at a cost of $685,902 — Neal YES, Cox YES, Kessen NO.
• Kevin Cox made motion for Resolution #2023.1205-02 to have Allen County Budget Commission approve expenditure of remaining unallocated ARPA funds in the amount of $242,639.74 to be used towards the purchase of a fire truck and dump truck — Neal YES, Cox YES, Kessen YES.
• Kevin Cox made a motion to add account code 2273-760-740 to budget and move $242,639.74 to this account from 2273-519-000, 2nd Jack Neal — approved.
• Kevin Cox made motion for Resolution #2023.1205-03 to transfer $115,000 from the General Fund to the Road and Bridge Fund 2031, 2nd Jack Neal — approved.
• Kevin Cox made a motion to approve the Election Lease Agreement for 2024, 2nd Jack Neal — approved.
• Kevin Cox made motion to approve single bathroom in outbuilding at 2070 Bowman Road subject to sewer and water approval by Health Dept., 2nd Jack Neal — approved.
• Kevin Cox made motion to approve purchase request for estimated $140,000 for new dump truck, 2nd Jack Neal — approved.
• Jack Neal made motion to sell Engine 4 on GovDeals.com for $15K, 2nd Kevin Cox — approved.
• Kevin Cox made motion to approve $1,445 for the purchase of Rapid Intervention Team Bottle, 2nd Jack Neal — approved.
• Kevin Cox made a motion to accept resignation of Dana Daughtery effective 12/5/23, 2nd Jack Neal — approved.
• Kevin Cox made a motion to hire Jason Helton as a part-time EMT Basic at the applicable rate, 2nd Jack Neal — approved.
• Jack Neal made a motion to reinstate 10 months service credit to Ethan Hull, 2nd Kevin Cox — approved.
• Trustees will discuss and make action at next meeting regarding granting 4 weeks vacation to Kevin Rader based on overall service per the handbook.
• Kevin Cox made a motion to adjourn at 9:22PM, 2nd Jack Neal — approved.

Parties: Greg Kessen (Chairman, Trustee), Jack Neal (Trustee), Kevin Cox (Trustee), Sandy Hofacker (Fiscal Officer), Larry Sidener (Guest), Joe Mays (Guest), John Brewster (Zoning Inspector), Kayla Campbell (Legal Counsel), Chris Stombaugh (Fiscal Officer candidate), Christine Stombaugh, Jenny Young (Guest), Bill Young (Guest), Doug Mooney (Guest), Bob Phillips (Police Chief), Corey Lehman (Road Dept.), Kevin Rader (Fire Dept.), Jason Smedley (Guest), Natalie Scott, Reinecke, Shelley Corp., Matt Pickering (ODOT), Signs Ohio, Dana Daughtery, Jason Helton, Ethan Hall / Ethan Hull, U.S. Fire Pump, Kalida Truck, Judge Terry Kohlreiser

Parcels: 1807 Zeits, 2070 Bowman Road, Hanthorn Road (pond application), Colony Mobile Home Park, Creps Road, Schooler Road, Lennox (house across from Ben Hefner's primary residence)

Dollar figures: $44,581.76 (bills) · $.05 per hour (longevity raise for Corey Lehman) · $685,902 (2023 U.S. Fire Custom Pumper) · $242,639.74 (remaining unallocated ARPA funds) · $115,000 (transfer from General Fund to Road and Bridge Fund 2031) · $140,000 (estimated purchase of new dump truck) · $65K (quote from Kalida Truck for dump bed) · $15K (Engine 4 listing on GovDeals.com) · $1,445 (Rapid Intervention Team Bottle) · $33K (dispatch contract, next year) · $255 (Toys for Tots)