Written with the help of AI from the Fairfield Township Board of Trustees agenda, Tuesday, November 10, 2026.
Butler County Engineer’s campus expansion: zone change
The board holds a public hearing and then votes on Resolution No. 26-100, which would change about 0.875 acres at 1921 Fairgrove Avenue from R-MHP (Residential Manufactured Home Park) to B-2 (General Business District). The land is owned by the Butler County Board of Commissioners and requested by the Butler County Engineer’s Office. It is currently vacant land and an access drive serving the Engineer’s campus.
Why it matters: Approving the zone change would let the Butler County Engineer’s Office fold about 0.875 acres into its planned 60,000-square-foot campus expansion, and trustees would also set a paving spending cap of $612,804.78.
The Zoning Commission recommended approval on October 21, 2026, and township staff also recommend approval. Staff say the change would extend the B-2 zoning already on the rest of the property and fit the area’s business zoning and government buildings.
The Engineer’s Office plans a campus expansion of about 60,000 square feet and 34 feet in height, with offices, heated vehicle storage, service bays and a wash bay. The staff report says the existing facilities are not enough for snow and ice removal, bridge and road maintenance, culvert replacement and mowing. The Board of Zoning Appeals has separately approved three variances (exceptions) for the building’s size, height and a 10-foot rear-yard setback instead of the required 25 feet. The staff report says the trustees’ vote concerns only the zoning map change.
Paving and retracing list: up to $612,804.78
Resolution No. 26-101 designates township roads for bidding on a paving and retrace (re-striping) estimate list, with a cost not to exceed $612,804.78. The money would come from the RID #4903 and JEDD Fund #2901 and be certified when a contract is awarded, as determined by the Butler County Engineer’s Office.
New township parking rules
Resolution No. 26-97 would adopt Fairfield Township Parking Regulations, establish non-criminal parking infractions under Ohio Revised Code Chapter 4521, and authorize enforcement. The agenda does not list fine amounts or specific rules.
Fairgrounds special events zoning
Resolution No. 26-102 would start a text amendment to the Zoning Resolution. It would amend Sections 408 and 411, add new definitions, create Section 624, an FSE-O Fairgrounds Special Event Overlay District, and add Section 725 on special events and event camping. It would also change the zoning map for the Fairgrounds to A-1/FSE-O. The resolution dispenses with a second reading.
Fire station alert system and fire fees
Resolution No. 26-105 authorizes the administrator to enter an agreement with Mobilcomm for a Locution fire station alert system, with a PA and distributed speaker system, at Fire Station 211 for $64,994.52 from the Fire Fund #2111. Resolution No. 26-103 sets the 2027 Fire Plan Review Fee Schedule.
Storm water pipe lining and a TIF agreement
Resolution No. 26-104 designates the township storm water system for bid on the CIPP Phase 4 estimate list, at a cost not to exceed $80,533.91 from the JEDD Fund #2901. CIPP is not defined in the agenda. Trustees will also consider authorizing the administrator to sign a request for consent to the assignment of the Fairfield Logistics Tax Increment Financing Agreement.
Budget discussion and presentation
The board will discuss the 2027 budget. Nesh Mahat is to receive a Life Saving Medal.
Routine items
The consent agenda, passed in one motion unless a trustee pulls an item, includes approving the October 27, 2026 meeting minutes and payment of bills. It also includes appropriating an additional $100.00 to Fund 2910 and $5,206.62 to Fund 2908 (a payment to Fairfield Schools from TIF funds) because of higher-than-expected revenue. Also on the list are accepting the retirement or resignation of Robert Chabali of the Police Department effective January 1, 2027, Resolution No. 26-98 approving open purchase order balances, and Resolution No. 26-99 declaring a nuisance and ordering abatement. The agenda also lists an executive session on the discipline, appointment, employment or compensation of a public employee or official.
How to weigh in
The meeting starts at 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, November 10, 2026, at 6032 Morris Rd. A public comment period is set aside for residents to share thoughts with the board. Presentations are limited to three minutes each, and the board will not engage in dialogue during that time.
Township buildings are closed Wednesday, November 11 for Veterans Day. The next regular trustees meeting is Tuesday, December 8, 2026.
Source: Fairfield Township Board of Trustees agenda, Tuesday, November 10, 2026.
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