Public commenters raise safety and court‑communication concerns; council swears in new employees and honors retirees

At the June 15 meeting, Vandalia citizens used the public comment period to raise local safety and service concerns. Doug Scott said he continues to experience harassment and also described an incident when a fall‑alert service routed a call to Vandalia instead of Dayton, delaying responders; the call outcome remained unresolved on the record. Harry Campbell described a blocked 'no outlet' sign and through‑traffic on Co Avenue that he said endangers children who play in the cul‑de‑sac.

Newly appointed Montgomery County juvenile judge Nicholas Sane introduced himself, summarized his background as a former county prosecutor and long‑time magistrate, and asked for feedback to improve communication between the juvenile court and Vandalia stakeholders.

Council held several ceremonial items: Mayor Richard Herps proclaimed June 22–28 as Pollinator Week and recognized the Vandalia Sister Cities program’s 50th anniversary. City Manager Al House administered oaths of office for new and reappointed city personnel, including firefighter paramedic Justin Maxwell, public safety specialist Cheyenne Borton, public works supervisor Ryan Malot, recreation center custodian Daniel Robinson and recognized Battalion Chief Steve Milikin on retirement.

Al House also announced community events and services, including the Robinette Park ribbon cutting (June 22), the police blood drive (June 26), the Star Spangled Celebration (July 3), a free large debris drop‑off for residents, and a Great Miami River clean sweep scheduled for July 18.

No formal council action resulted directly from the public comments recorded at this meeting; staff were asked to follow up on signage and service‑routing questions.