Village Manager Andrew Kyle presented the proposed 2027 budget book, highlighting a conservative revenue stance, a planned $100,000 sidewalk maintenance pilot, transfers for a fire truck and large water‑tower maintenance, and uncertainty from state actions and utility rate changes.

The Stillwater Crossings presenter said a StoryPoint-related sale is targeted to close Oct. 1, Erwin Brothers signed for 1.5 acres for a convenience store and the bond closing — and an unresolved cooperative agreement — remain the triggers to begin large earth-moving and infrastructure work.

At its July 14 meeting the West Milton village council approved an amended parking ordinance (CM-26-43), voted to support nominating Census Tract 39109345000 for Opportunity Zone 2.0 (CM-26-47), and appointed representatives to the Miami Valley Regional Planning Commission (CM-26-48).