Benton, Township (Ottawa, OH)

Board of Trustees

About the Board of Trustees

Our Mission Statement

As the governing body of Benton Township it is the mission of the Benton Township Board of Trustees to provide for the public safety and welfare of its citizens and visitors by providing, by contracts, fire and emergency medical services, overseeing the quality of maintenance of Benton Township roads, the upkeep of grounds and shelter houses in the Graytown Park and Sports Complex, to provide for accurate record-keeping and attentive care in performing burials in Elliston and Limestone Cemeteries, and proper administration of the Benton Township Zoning Regulations to enhance the quality of life for the residents of Benton Township, Ottawa County, Ohio.

Board of Trustees Meetings

Mr. Belkofer moved and Mr. Millinger seconded that the Board hold their 2026 Regular Meetings in the Benton Township Hall, 1670 N. Walker Street, Graytown, Ohio, at 7:30pm, normally on the first and third Mondays of each month, with the exception of legal holidays and other conflicts, resulting in the following dates:

Jan 5, 19 Feb 2, 16 Mar 16 Apr 6, 20
May 4, 18
Jun 8, 22
Jul 6, 20
Aug 3, 17
Sep 8, 21
Oct 5, 19
Nov 2, 16
Dec 7, 21

SPECIAL NOTE: End-of-Year Meeting December 21, 2026 at 5:30 p.m.

Meeting for September moved to 2nd and 4th Monday due to holiday.
Meeting in December moved to 2nd and 4th Monday at 5:30.

Minutes

2026

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Township Trustees

President, Joe Dusseau II

Vice-President, David Millinger

Trustee, Trent Hartman

Fiscal Officer, Gayle S. Millinger

Park Registrar, Libby Arthur