Amberley public meetings in 2022
50 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Village Council
The Village Council will hold a first reading on a zoning change for a property on Section Road. The body is also reviewing insurance contracts, fiscal year appropriations, and a shared repaving agreement. Additionally, the council will consider updates to tennis court regulations and employee personal time.
- Ordinance 2022-6: Zoning change for 2121 Section Road from Residence A to Industrial B
- Resolution 2022-37: Shared Work Agreement with Village of Golf Manor for Wiehe Road repaving
- Ordinance 2022-8: Appropriations for Fiscal Year 2023
- Ordinance 2022-9: Changes to Village Code regarding Village-Owned Tennis Courts
- Resolution 2022-36: Authorization for ODOT to conduct bridge inspections
General
The Finance Committee is meeting to review the 2023 budget and 2022 reappropriations. The body will also discuss property and casualty insurance and a risk manager contract.
- 2023 Budget
- 2022 Reappropriations
- Property and Casualty Insurance discussion with Assured Partners
- Risk Manager Contract
- October financials
Planning Commission/Board of Zoning Appeals
The Planning Commission and Board of Zoning Appeals will review a request to rezone property for industrial use and a permit renewal for a temporary structure. The body will determine if specific land use modifications and zoning reclassifications are approved.
- Case No. 2022-308: Request to reclassify 3.5 acres of 2121 Section Road from Residential A to Industrial B
- Case No. 2022-305: Request by Mayerson JCC to renew a Conditional Use Permit modification for a temporary accessory structure
General
The committee will meet to discuss a bridge inspection proposal and a rate increase for CT Consultant. Members will also review a preview of the 2023 budget.
- Bridge inspection proposal
- CT Consultant rate increase
- 2023 Budget Preview
General
The committee is meeting to discuss rules for the village's public spaces. The session focuses on updating regulations for pets and tennis courts, as well as ballfield scheduling.
- Review of leash regulations at Amberley Green
- Revision of tennis court regulations
- Discussion of ballfield scheduling
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The Police and Fire Committee is meeting to review the replacement of a K-9 vehicle. The committee will also discuss a preview of the 2023 budget.
- Replacement of K-9 Vehicle
- 2023 Budget Preview
General
The Streets, Public Utilities & Sewers Committee will meet to approve previous minutes and discuss village electric aggregation.
- Discussion of village electric aggregation
Village Council
The Village Council will review a contract for the Village Electric Aggregation Program and an ordinance regarding employee personal time. The meeting also includes a request to place liens on properties for nuisance abatement expenses.
- Resolution 2022-31: Contract for the purchase of electricity for the Village Electric Aggregation Program
- Ordinance 2022-5: Changes to personal time for employees
- Resolution 2022-32: Request to Hamilton County Auditor to place liens for nuisance abatement expenses
- Employee holiday gift cards
- Public comment from Tim & Clara Chlon regarding use of baseball fields
General
The Planning Commission and Board of Zoning Appeals will consider three variance requests from residents. These requests involve installing fences in front yards and constructing a pool house.
- Case 2022-230: Fence variance for 3614 E. Galbraith Road
- Case 2022-265: Fence variance for 3109 N. Farmcrest Drive
- Case 2022-266: Two variances for a 216 square foot pool house at 8320 Crestdale Court
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The Public Buildings & Parks Committee will meet to review a proposal regarding the Amberley Green Prairie and discuss the use of tennis courts for pickleball.
- Proposal from Cory Christopher, Cincinnati Nature Center regarding Amberley Green Prairie
- Discussion of pickleball on the tennis courts
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The Compensation & Benefits Committee is meeting to review employee benefits and gift cards. The committee will also discuss an update to succession planning.
- Employee Benefits
- Employee Gift Cards
- Succession Planning update
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The Amberley Village Council will meet to conduct interviews and consider candidates for the Human Rights Commission during an executive session.
- Interviews for Human Rights Commission candidates
General
The Investment Committee will meet to approve minutes from May 2, 2022. The body will also discuss the Village Investment Portfolio with PNC Managing Director Bob Francati.
- Review of Village Investment Portfolio with Bob Francati of PNC
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The Finance Committee will meet to approve minutes from September 28, 2022. The body will discuss September financials and provide an update on the Capital Plan.
- Review of September financials
- Capital Plan Update
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The committee is meeting to approve minutes from September 27, 2021. The primary topic of discussion is the Deer Management Program.
- Discussion of Deer Management Program
Village Council
The Village Council will consider resolutions to purchase a replacement dump truck and a police vehicle. The body will also review 2023 budget rates from the Hamilton County Budget Commission and two property liens for nuisance abatement expenses.
- Resolution 2022-26: Accepting 2023 Hamilton County Budget Commission rates
- Resolution 2022-27: Purchase of replacement dump truck and sale of existing vehicle
- Resolution 2022-28: Purchase of a police vehicle
- Resolution 2022-29: Property lien for nuisance abatement expenses
- Resolution 2022-30: Property lien for nuisance abatement expenses
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The Public Outreach Committee is meeting to approve minutes from August 31, 2022. The body will discuss ideas, stories, and categories for communicating information to residents.
- Approval of August 31, 2022 minutes
- Discussion on resident communication categories and stories
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 board will determine if the owner may exceed standard size and height limits for a detached garage.
- Case No. 2022-208: Request for variances from Zoning Code Sections 154.12 and 154.51 for a 2,556 square foot, 24' tall detached garage at 9091 Ambercreek Drive
General
The Police and Fire Committee will meet to review updates regarding EMS and the Police-Fire Department. The committee is also scheduled to discuss the purchase of a police vehicle.
- EMS update from Chief Todd Owens of Reading Fire EMS
- Police vehicle purchase
- Police-Fire Department update
General
The Streets, Public Utilities & Sewers Committee is meeting to approve previous minutes and discuss the purchase of a dump truck.
- Discussion regarding the purchase of a dump truck
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The Finance Committee will review the August financial reports and the draft of the 2020-21 Village Audit. The body will also discuss a resolution regarding the rates of taxation.
- August financials
- Resolution Accepting the Rates of Taxation
- Draft of the 2020-21 Village Audit
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The Land Development Committee will meet to approve minutes from August 1, 2022, and receive an update on development items.
- Approval of August 1, 2022 minutes
- Update on development items
Village Council
The Village Council will review financial reports and several resolutions. These include the creation of a settlement fund and contracts for building maintenance and road salt.
- Resolution 2022-23: Creating the OneOhio Opioid Settlement Fund
- Resolution 2022-24: Contract with Beckman Services for a municipal building AC unit replacement
- Resolution 2022-25: Contract for the purchase of rock salt
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The Streets, Public Utilities & Sewers Committee will meet to review the August 1, 2022 minutes. The body will discuss the purchase of rock salt and receive an update on the street program.
- Rock salt purchase
- Street program update
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The Public Outreach Committee is meeting to discuss the strategy for communicating Village services to residents. The committee will also review the minutes from February 9, 2022.
- Review of strategy for communicating Village services to residents
Planning Commission/Board of Zoning Appeals
The Planning Commission and Board of Zoning Appeals will consider two zoning variance requests. These cases involve property modifications that deviate from established Village Code requirements.
- Case 2022-207: Variance request for a side yard fence to extend 24’ into the front yard at 6755 Hudson Parkway
- Case 2022-208: Variance request for a 2,556 square foot detached garage with a 24' height at 9091 Ambercreek Drive
General
The Finance Committee will review financial reports from July. Members will also discuss the creation of an Opioid Fund.
- Review of July Finances
- Discussion on the creation of the Opioid Fund
General
The Streets, Public Utilities & Sewers Committee will meet to review the August 1, 2022 minutes. The body will discuss the purchase of rock salt and receive an update on the street program.
- Rock salt purchase
- Street program update
Village Council
The Village Council will review an ordinance to amend appropriations across multiple funds. The body is also considering resolutions for natural gas aggregation, a corridor plan, and facility repairs.
- Ordinance 2022-4: Amending appropriations in General, Street Construction, PMV Tax, Capital Projects, and Local Fiscal Recovery funds
- Resolution 2022-18: Natural Gas Aggregation Program purchase agreement
- Resolution 2022-19: Endorsement of the Reading Road Corridor Plan
- Resolution 2022-20: Contract with Greystone Construction for salt storage facility repair
- Resolution 2022-22: Purchase of eight Motorola APS 6000 XE Radios from Mobilcomm
General
The Police and Fire Committee will meet to approve previous minutes and discuss a radio purchase. The committee will also receive an update regarding the Police-Fire Department.
- Radio purchase discussion
- Police-Fire Department update
General
The Finance Committee is meeting to approve the June 21, 2022 minutes. The body will discuss June finances and reappropriations.
- Review of June finances
- Discussion of reappropriations
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The Public Buildings & Parks Committee is meeting to review minutes from May 18, 2022. The body will discuss the repair of the Village salt barn and a business sign for the North Site.
- Repair of Village salt barn
- Business sign for the North Site
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The Land Development Committee will meet to approve previous minutes and discuss the Reading Road Corridor Plan. Chris Schneider from Hamilton County Planning + Development will present the topic.
- Discussion of the Reading Road Corridor Plan
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The Streets, Public Utilities & Sewers Committee is meeting to review a Natural Gas Aggregation Agreement. Jordan Haarmann of Affordable Gas + Electric will present the topic.
- Discussion of Natural Gas Aggregation Agreement with Affordable Gas + Electric
- Approval of April 26, 2022 minutes
Village Council
The Village Council will meet to appoint Dara Wood to Council and consider nominations for Vice Mayor. The body will also review committee appointments and reports from the Village Manager, Police Chief, and Mayor.
- Appointment of Dara Wood to Council
- Nominations for Vice Mayor
- Appointment of Craig Cappozzo to Planning Commission/Board of Zoning Appeals
- Revised Committee Appointments
- Finance Report for May 2022
General
The Finance Committee is meeting to approve the minutes from June 7, 2022. The body will also discuss the village finances for the month of May.
- Review of May finances
Village Council
The Village Council is meeting to conduct interviews with two individuals during an executive session. No other legislative actions or decisions are listed on the agenda.
- Interview of Dara Wood
- Interview of Andrea Dylewski
Village Council
The Village Council will hold a public hearing and vote on the 2023 tax budget. The body is also considering resolutions regarding medical insurance renewal and employee compensation.
- Public hearing and vote on the 2023 Tax Budget (Resolution 2022-16)
- Medical insurance renewal (Resolution 2022-17)
- Ordinance 2022-3 establishing compensation for Village employees
- Public comment from Ray Warren regarding Scott and Natalie Wolf
- Public comment from Timothy and Clara Chlon regarding ball fields
General
The Finance Committee is meeting to review and discuss the Village's fee policy and practices. The committee will also consider the approval of minutes from the May 17, 2022 meeting.
- Discussion of Village fee policy and practices
- Approval of May 17, 2022 minutes
Village Council
The Village Council will meet to discuss the process for filling an open council seat. The discussion will cover applications, the process, and related questions.
- Discussion regarding process to fill open council seat
Village Council
The Village Council is meeting to review resolutions for infrastructure improvements and municipal services. The body will consider contracts for road work and the purchase of fire hydrants.
- Resolution 2022-6: Reconstruction of North and South Farmcrest Drive and part of Kincaid Road
- Resolution 2022-7: Purchase of fire hydrants for Street/GCWW Water Main Projects
- Resolution 2022-8: Contract for Village Mowing Services
- Resolution 2022-10: Participation in Region 2 Governance Structure for the OneOhio Plan
- Ordinance 2022-1: Supplement to the Code of Ordinances of Amberley Village
General
The Public Buildings & Parks Committee is meeting to identify small recreational, greenspace, or connectivity projects at Amberley Green. These projects would be evaluated for eligibility for grant opportunities.
- Identification of grant-eligible projects at Amberley Green
- Approval of August 12, 2021 minutes
General
The Law Committee is meeting to review legal expenses and property maintenance code enforcement for 2022. The committee will also seek approval of the April 27, 2021, minutes.
- Legal expenses discussion
- 2022 Property Maintenance Code Enforcement
- Approval of April 27, 2021 minutes
General
The Streets, Public Utilities & Sewers Committee will meet to review several infrastructure and maintenance items. Discussions include a reconstruction bid for Farmcrest Street and an agreement with ODOT regarding Ronald Reagan Highway.
- Farmcrest Street Reconstruction Bid
- Fire hydrant purchase
- Village mowing contract
- ODOT agreement for Ronald Reagan Highway
- Engine braking on Ronald Reagan Highway
General
The Finance Committee will meet to approve previous minutes and review financial records. Discussions will include January financials, the 2021 financial statement, and cyber security insurance.
- Review of January Financials
- Review of 2021 Financial Statement
- Discussion of Cyber Security Insurance
Village Council
The council will review the January 10, 2022 minutes and the December 2021 finance report. The Police and Fire Committee is presenting resolutions regarding a police cruiser purchase and an agreement with Beacon Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine.
- Resolution 2022-4: Purchase of Police Cruiser
- Resolution 2022-5: Agreement with Beacon Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine for employee physical fitness requirements
General
The Public Outreach Committee is meeting to approve previous minutes and discuss a communication plan regarding a police levy.
- Police Levy Communication Plan
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The Finance Committee will meet to approve the minutes from December 20, 2021. The body will also discuss the financial reports from December.
- Approval of December 20, 2021 minutes
- Discussion of December Financials
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The Police and Fire Committee will meet to review an EMS update from Reading Fire Chief Todd Owens and discuss a cruiser purchase. The committee will also receive a general Police-Fire Department update.
- EMS update from Reading Fire Chief Todd Owens
- Discussion regarding cruiser purchase
- Police-Fire Department update
Village Council
The Village Council will discuss a resolution to request a police levy for the May 3, 2022 ballot. The meeting also includes reports on finances and a presentation regarding a new Deer Park Branch Library space.
- Resolution 2022-1: Requesting police levy on May 3, 2022 ballot
- Resolution 2022-2: Contract with CME Pipe Lining
- Resolution 2022-3: Purchase of tractor and boom arm mower equipment
- Presentation by Natalie Fields regarding new Deer Park Branch Library space