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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Perrysburg public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
2027 Planning and Zoning Budget
The 2027 budget is up about 6 percent, mostly for new planning and zoning software, with new permit fees expected to cover a good chunk of the cost.
Attack campaign response by Council President Rettig
Council President Rick Rettig responded on the record to a 'Rip Off Rick' campaign claiming he oversaw a 79.6% budget increase, arguing the growth funded a second fire station, nine firefighters, wastewater and downtown investments.
Downtown meeting parking conflict
Farmers' Market traffic made parking so bad the meeting started late and ran into 8:33 p.m. The commission wants to move next month's meeting to Wednesday, September 23, and find a permanent fix for 2027.
Planning and Zoning Fee Schedule Updates
Planning application fees are going up to keep pace with inflation, with costs comparable to neighboring cities. Developers and builders filing site plans will pay more; a formal ordinance heads to Council.
Personnel code amendments
Three personnel code sections were amended or read, plus a pay-grade placement for the incoming Service Supervisor. Mostly housekeeping, but it shapes how city employees are classified and paid.
Employee compensation discussed in executive session
The committee met behind closed doors for about 15 minutes to consider the compensation of public employees. No action was announced afterward.
Clarifying medical and bereavement leave policies
Two amendments would clean up the city's leave rules: adding state-law definitions for medical leave terms and requiring documentation for bereavement leave when appropriate. Council takes these up June 2.
New Investment Advisor Search
The city's financial advisor left the firm, so the city is shopping for a new investment advisor via a request for qualifications.
Organ and bone marrow donor leave for city employees
A new personnel policy would give city employees paid leave when donating an organ or bone marrow — first reading only.
Engineering Division 2025 Performance
The Engineering Division landed four grants worth $819,872 in 2025 — outside money that offsets local costs for paving and other projects.