Amberley public meetings in 2021

General

The Streets, Public Utilities & Sewers Committee is meeting to review infrastructure projects and equipment needs. The body will discuss the status of two road-related projects and the purchase of new maintenance machinery.

• Section Road Storm Sewer Project
• Farmcrest Street Reconstruction update
• Purchase of Tractor and Boom Arm Mower

General

The Finance Committee will meet to approve the minutes from December 6, 2021. The body will also discuss the financial reports for November.

• Approval of December 6, 2021 minutes
• Discussion of November Financials

Village Council

The Village Council will hold nominations and oaths of office for Mayor and Vice Mayor. The body will also vote on appointments for the Solicitor, Treasurer, and Clerk of Council, and review the 2022 fiscal year appropriations.

• Ordinance 2021-13, 2021-14, and 2021-15: Appointing Andrew Kaake (Solicitor), Rick Kay (Treasurer), and Tammy Reasoner (Clerk of Council)
• Ordinance 2021-17: Making appropriations for Village expenses for Fiscal Year 2022
• Resolution 2021-33: Authorizing a contract for property and casualty insurance
• Ordinance 2021-19: Authorizing an addendum to the Village Manager's employment agreement
• Resolution 2021-35: Requesting the Hamilton County Auditor to place a lien against property

General

The Finance Committee is meeting to review the minutes from November 30, 2021. The body will also discuss increasing the dollar limit for the Village's disposal of personal property.

• Discussion on increasing dollar limit for disposal of personal property

Planning Commission/Board of Zoning Appeals

The Planning Commission and Board of Zoning Appeals will meet to consider a variance request for a residential property. The board will determine if a previously constructed patio, wall, and fire pit may remain in the front yard.

• Case No. 2021-2033: Variance request for 7435 Belkay Drive regarding Village Zoning Code Sections 154.12, 154.14, and 154.52

General

The Finance Committee will review October financial reports and the 2021 appropriations. Discussion topics also include property and casualty insurance and the 2022 budget.

• Property and Casualty Insurance discussion with Michael Fishel
• October financials review
• 2021 Appropriations review
• Unclaimed Funds review
• 2022 Budget review

General

The committee is meeting to review and approve previous minutes. The primary focus of the meeting is a preview of the Maintenance Department budget items for 2022.

• Preview of 2022 Maintenance Department budget items

General

The Police and Fire Committee will meet to discuss the 2022 budget preview. The agenda also includes an EMS update from Reading Fire Chief Todd Owens.

• 2022 Budget Preview
• EMS Update from Reading Fire Chief Todd Owens

Village Council

The Village Council will review a request to amend appropriations for Fiscal Year 2021. Members will also consider a rate schedule increase for CT Consultants for 2022 and the provision of holiday gift cards for employees.

• Ordinance 2021-12: Amending Appropriations for Fiscal Year 2021
• Resolution 2021-31: Requesting information from the County Auditor
• Resolution 2021-32: Authorizing a rate schedule increase for CT Consultants for 2022
• Proposal for employee holiday gift cards
• Annual review of Village Manager

General

The Compensation & Benefits Committee will meet to approve previous minutes and discuss a holiday gift card program for employees.

• Approval of September 29, 2021 minutes
• Discussion of holiday gift card program for employees

General

The Streets, Public Utilities & Sewers Committee will meet to approve minutes from August 2, 2021, and discuss two items: an update on the Farmcrest design from the Village Engineer, and a fee increase from CT Consultant. No final decisions are listed; these are discussion topics.

• Approval of minutes from August 2, 2021
• Farmcrest design update by Village Engineer Frank Twehues
• CT Consultant fee increase discussion

General

The Amberley, OH Finance Committee is meeting to approve minutes from September 29, 2021, and discuss September financials. They will also consider appropriations for several funds, including the General Fund, Police Levy Fund, Police Disability Fund, Mayor's Court Fund, and Employees Healthcare Fund.

• Approval of September 29, 2021 minutes
• Review of September financials
• Appropriations for General Fund, Police Levy Fund, Police Disability Fund, Mayor's Court Fund, and Employees Healthcare Fund

General

The committee will review the minutes from the August 10, 2021 meeting. The primary topic of discussion is an update regarding the Hamilton County Heroin Task Force.

• Approval of August 10, 2021 minutes
• Hamilton County Heroin Task Force update by Tom Fallon

Planning Commission/Board of Zoning Appeals

The Planning Commission/Board of Zoning Appeals is meeting to consider one case: a variance request from the owners of 3132 Esther Drive to allow roof-mounted solar panels on the front plane of their home, which would deviate from Zoning Code Section 158.15. The agenda also includes roll call, approval of the previous meeting's minutes, and adjournment.

• Variance request Case No. 2021-2004 for 3132 Esther Drive to install roof-mounted solar panels on the front plane
• Request by property owners Evan Polaski and Nicole Nichols
• Variance sought from Zoning Code Section 158.15

General

The Amberley, OH Investment Committee is meeting to approve minutes from October 7, 2020, and to receive an annual investment portfolio update from PNC Managing Director Bob Francati. The agenda is brief and focused on routine financial oversight.

• Approval of minutes from October 7, 2020
• Annual investment portfolio update by Bob Francati, PNC Managing Director

Village Council

The Amberley Village Council is meeting to consider several resolutions and ordinances, including accepting the Hamilton County Budget Commission's 2022 tax rates and amending appropriations in the Coronavirus Relief Fund. They will also discuss a resolution recognizing Indigenous Peoples and hear a presentation from State Representative Brigid Kelly.

• Resolution 2021-29: Accepting Hamilton County Budget Commission rates for 2022
• Ordinance 2021-11: Amending appropriations in the Coronavirus Relief Fund
• Resolution 2021-30: Recognizing Indigenous Peoples and land acknowledgement
• Presentation by Ohio House Representative Brigid Kelly on census proclamation and statehouse update

Planning Commission/Board of Zoning Appeals

The Planning Commission and Board of Zoning Appeals will meet to review a variance request for a residential property. The body will consider whether to allow a garden fence to remain in a front yard and exceed height limits.

• Case No. 2021-1967: Variance request for 3194 North Farmcrest Drive regarding garden fence location and height

General

The Finance Committee will review August financials and a resolution regarding rates of taxation. The body will also discuss appropriations for the Coronavirus Relief Fund and financials related to a police levy renewal.

• Resolution Accepting the Rates of Taxation
• Appropriations for Coronavirus Relief Fund (#2151)
• Financials in Anticipation of Police Levy Renewal
• August financials

General

The Compensation & Benefits Committee is meeting to discuss a succession planning update and a benefits overview. The agenda includes approval of minutes from a previous meeting and is otherwise a routine discussion session.

• Approval of minutes from May 19, 2021
• Succession planning update
• Benefits overview

General

The Health, Education & Welfare Committee is meeting to approve previous minutes and discuss a deer management program.

• Approval of May 19, 2021 minutes
• Discussion of Deer Management Program

Village Council

The Village Council will review the July 2021 finance report and the Village Manager's report. The meeting includes a proposal to request a property lien through the Hamilton County Auditor.

• Resolution 2021-28: Requesting the Hamilton County Auditor to place lien against property

Planning Commission/Board of Zoning Appeals

The Planning Commission/Board of Zoning Appeals is meeting to review a request from Marc Fisher, representing the Mayerson JCC, to modify a previously approved variance. The modification would allow the frame of a temporary accessory structure in the front yard to remain permanently year-round, with only the fabric top and sides removed during winter. The meeting also includes roll call, approval of prior minutes, and adjournment.

• Case No. 2021-1968: Request to modify variance for temporary accessory structure at Mayerson JCC, allowing permanent frame with seasonal fabric removal

General

The Amberley Finance Committee is meeting on August 24, 2021, at 4:00 PM. The agenda lists only minutes, topics of discussion, and adjournment, with no specific items detailed. This appears to be a procedural meeting with no concrete decisions or discussions specified.

General

The Public Buildings & Parks Committee is meeting to approve previous minutes and discuss signage at Amberley Green.

• Approval of June 8, 2021 minutes
• Discussion of signage at Amberley Green

General

The Police and Fire Committee is meeting to approve minutes from April 27, 2021, and receive a department update from staff. No specific decisions or proposals are listed on the agenda.

• Approval of minutes from April 27, 2021
• Department update from Police Fire Chief

Village Council

The Amberley Village Council is meeting to consider several items, including a second reading and public hearing on a zoning code amendment, a resolution to purchase rock salt, a resolution to place a lien on property, and a resolution to accept the OneOhio opioid settlement. The agenda also includes routine items such as minutes, finance report, and citizen comments.

• Second reading and public hearing: Ordinance 2021-9, amending Section 154.66 of the Amberley Village Code
• Resolution 2021-25: Authorizing contract with Compass Minerals for rock salt through Hamilton County Purchasing Program
• Resolution 2021-26: Requesting Hamilton County Auditor to place lien against property
• Resolution 2021-27: Accepting terms of the OneOhio Opioid Settlement
• Citizen comment: Colin Driscoll on dogs at Amberley Green

General

The Finance Committee is meeting to review the village's financial status for June 2021, including fund summaries, revenue status, appropriation summaries, and investment listings. The agenda is routine financial oversight, with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• Review of June 2021 fund summary
• Review of June 2021 revenue status
• Review of June 2021 appropriation summary
• Review of investment listing by maturity date for June 2021

Planning Commission/Board of Zoning Appeals

The Amberley Planning Commission and Board of Zoning Appeals will review two cases: a request to install solar panels on a front roof plane, and a variance request from Corey Wirth, owner of 8360 Springvalley Drive, to keep a playset in the front yard. The board will also approve minutes from the June 7, 2021 meeting.

• Case 2021-1936: solar panel installation on front roof plane
• Case 2021-1937: variance request by Corey Wirth for 8360 Springvalley Drive to allow accessory structure (playset) in front yard
• Approval of minutes from June 7, 2021 meeting

General

The Streets, Public Utilities & Sewers Committee will meet to approve previous minutes and discuss bids for rock salt.

• Rock salt bids

Village Council

The Village Council will hold a third reading of an ordinance to adopt leash regulations for Amberley Green, potentially deciding on the matter. They will also have a first reading of an ordinance amending the village code, and will hear from citizens on topics including the new library branch and dogs at Amberley Green.

• Third reading: Ordinance 2021-8, adopting leash regulations for Amberley Green
• First reading: Ordinance 2021-9, amending Section 154.66 of the Amberley Village Code
• Swearing in of auxiliary officers Alex Price and Jamie Byrd
• Citizen comments: Natalie Fields on library grand opening, Wendi Van Buren on Tree City USA award, Nancy Moran on dogs at Amberley Green

General

The Finance Committee is meeting to approve the minutes from May 20, 2021, and to discuss the May financials. This is a routine financial oversight meeting with no major decisions or public hearings on the agenda.

• Approval of minutes from May 20, 2021
• Discussion of May financials

General

The Land Development Committee will review minutes from its March 10, 2021 meeting and receive an update on economic development in the village. No decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Approval of March 10, 2021 meeting minutes
• Update on economic development in the village

Village Council

The Village Council will hold a public hearing and vote on the 2022 tax budget. The meeting includes a second reading of an ordinance regarding leash regulations for Amberley Green and authorizations for utility easements and insurance renewals.

• Public Hearing: 2022 Tax Budget
• Ordinance 2021-8: Leash Regulations for Amberley Green
• Resolution 2021-22: Utility Easements for Duke Energy Electric Service Line Burial Project
• Resolution 2021-23: Medical Insurance Renewal
• Resolution 2021-24: Amending electricity purchase agreement

General

The Public Buildings & Parks Committee is meeting to approve previous minutes and hear public comment on a proposed ordinance regarding dogs at Amberley Green.

• Proposed Ordinance 2021-8, Restricting Dogs at Amberley Green

Planning Commission/Board of Zoning Appeals

The Amberley Planning Commission/Board of Zoning Appeals will consider an ordinance amending Section 154.66 of the Village Zoning Code and five variance requests, including one for a synagogue playground expansion. The meeting includes roll call, approval of the May 3, 2021 minutes, and the listed cases.

• Ordinance to amend Section 154.66 of the Village Zoning Code (Case 2021-1807)
• Variance for garden shed at 3181 North Farmcrest Drive (Case 2021-1892)
• Variance for Little Library in front yard at 7825 Sagamore Drive (Case 2021-1893)
• Variance for 6' privacy fence at 7255 Laurel Oak Lane (Case 2021-1894)
• Modification and variances for Shaarei Torah Synagogue play area (Case 2021-1897)

General

The Streets, Public Utilities & Sewers Committee is meeting to discuss easements for a Duke Energy electric service line burial project and the 2021 Storm Water Program.

• Easements for Duke Energy Electric Service Line Burial Project from Twigwood Lane (south) to Fair Oaks Drive
• Easements for Duke Energy Electric Service Line Burial Project from Twigwood Lane (north) to the Amberley Green property
• 2021 Storm Water Program

General

The Storm Water Advisory Board is meeting to approve minutes from April 8, 2019. The board will also discuss the 2021 Storm Water Program.

• Approval of April 8, 2019 minutes
• Discussion of 2021 Storm Water Program

General

The Public Outreach Committee is meeting to discuss an update on the Village website and its launch. The agenda includes approval of minutes from a prior meeting and this single discussion topic.

• Update on Village website and launch
• Approval of minutes from January 25, 2021

General

The Finance Committee is meeting to review financial records and budget planning. The body will discuss April financials and the 2022 tax budget.

• April Financials
• 2022 Tax Budget

General

The Compensation & Benefits Committee is meeting to review previous minutes and discuss the renewal of medical insurance through the Center for Local Government Benefit Pool (CLGBP).

• Renewal of medical insurance through the Center for Local Government Benefit Pool (CLGBP)

General

The Health, Education & Welfare Committee will meet to review minutes from December 2020. The committee will also discuss a land acknowledgement and dog tethering.

• Discussion of dog tethering
• Discussion of land acknowledgement

Village Council

The Village Council will discuss new leash regulations for Amberley Green and the creation of a Local Fiscal Recovery Fund. The body is also reviewing several contracts for police software and equipment.

• Ordinance 2021-8: Adopting leash regulations for Amberley Green
• Resolution 2021-13: Authorizing the creation of the Local Fiscal Recovery Fund
• Resolution 2021-18: Purchase of three license plate readers (LPRs)
• Resolution 2021-17: Purchase of Sundance Software
• Resolution 2021-14: Purchase of a brine system

Planning Commission/Board of Zoning Appeals

The Planning Commission and Board of Zoning Appeals will meet to review one variance request. The body will also review the minutes from the April 5, 2021 meeting.

• Case No. 2021-1855: Variance request for 124 feet of 6' high privacy fence at 2500 Willowbrook Drive

Village Council

The Amberley Village Council is meeting to consider several resolutions, including contracts for the 2021 street rehabilitation program and professional design services for the reconstruction of North and South Farmcrest Drive and a portion of Kincaid Road. The agenda also includes appointments, a finance report, and committee reports.

• Resolution 2021-6: Contract for 2021 Street Rehabilitation Program
• Resolution 2021-7: Surveying, engineering, and design for Farmcrest Drive and Kincaid Road reconstruction
• Resolution 2021-8: Purchase of fire hydrants
• Resolution 2021-10: Fuel purchase through Hamilton County bidding
• Resolution 2021-12: Electricity purchase agreement for aggregation program

Planning Commission/Board of Zoning Appeals

The Amberley Planning Commission/Board of Zoning Appeals will consider a modification to the Conditional Use Permit for the Mayerson Jewish Community Center, allowing a previously approved temporary tent to be relocated from the south side of the building. The meeting also includes roll call, approval of prior minutes, and adjournment.

• Case No. 2021-1829: Modification to Conditional Use Permit for Mayerson JCC to relocate temporary tent from south side of building

Village Council

The Village Council is meeting to conduct interviews with five named individuals. The agenda also includes an executive session and new business, but no specific decisions or proposals are listed.

• Interviews with Monica Lira, Jim Hull, Ben Hunt, Dan Donnellon, and Art Naltner
• Executive session scheduled
• New business item on agenda

Village Council

The Amberley Village Council is meeting to discuss the process for filling an open council seat, including applications and questions. The agenda is otherwise limited to routine items such as roll call, pledge of allegiance, and adjournment.

• Discussion on process to fill open council seat

Village Council

The Amberley Village Council is meeting to consider routine business, including approval of minutes and a finance report, and to introduce two auxiliary officers. The main action item is Ordinance 2021-7, which would approve compensation for village employees and declare an emergency. A citizen will speak about a proposal for a land acknowledgement.

• Ordinance 2021-7: Approving compensation for village employees and declaring an emergency
• Introduction of Auxiliary Officers Eddie Hunter and Steve Makin
• Citizen Matthew Krauss to speak on Human Rights Commission proposal for land acknowledgement
• Finance report for January 2021
• Minutes of February 8, 2021 meeting

Village Council

The Village Council will review resolutions for police vehicle purchases and mowing service renewals. The body is also considering appropriations for the Coronavirus Relief Fund and an addendum to the Village Manager's contract.

• Resolution 2021-3: Purchase of two police cruisers
• Ordinance 2021-5: Appropriations in the Coronavirus Relief Fund for 2021
• Resolution 2021-4: Guidelines for Respectful Discourse and Code of Conduct for Council Members
• Resolution 2021-5: Renewal of contract for mowing services on Village-owned property and right-of-ways
• Ordinance 2021-6: Addendum to the Village Manager's contract

Planning Commission/Board of Zoning Appeals

The Planning Commission and Board of Zoning Appeals will meet to review minutes from December 2020 and consider one case. The board will discuss two requested variances for a property in the Industrial B zoning district.

• Case No. 2021-1797: Variance requests for SJS Packaging Group, Inc. at 6545 Wiehe Road regarding building coverage and interior lot line setbacks

Village Council

The Amberley Village Council is meeting to consider several ordinances and resolutions, including adopting a conservation study for Amberley Green, creating a WeTHRIVE! health and wellness committee, amending the 2021 budget, and adding a $5 license plate fee. The council will also review the village manager's performance in executive session. This is a regular business meeting with multiple action items.

• Resolution 2021-1: Adopting MKSK Conservation Study of Amberley Green
• Ordinance 2020-16: Sixth reading of Amberley Green zoning district regulations
• Ordinance 2021-1: Creating WeTHRIVE! Health and Wellness Committee
• Ordinance 2021-3: Additional $5 license plate fee
• Ordinance 2021-2: Amended appropriations for 2021