Amberley public meetings in 2025
56 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
General
The Storm Water Advisory Board will discuss the sources of funding for the 2025 storm‑water program and how those funds will be used. The agenda also includes approval of the minutes from the June 10, 2024 meeting. No other items are listed for this session.
- Approval of June 10, 2024 meeting minutes
- 2025 Storm Water Source and Use of Funds
Village Council
The Amberley Village Council will vote on several appointments, including Village Treasurer, Village Solicitor, and Clerk of Council. It will also consider finance matters such as unclaimed funds, an insurance contract, and appropriations for the 2026 fiscal year. Committee reports and the manager’s report will be presented. The meeting includes routine items such as minutes, finance report, and new business.
- Ordinance 2025-12 appointing Claire Eichner as Village Treasurer
- Ordinance 2025-13 appointing Andrew Kaake as Village Solicitor
- Ordinance 2025-14 appointing Tammy Reasoner as Clerk of Council
- Resolution 2025-32 authorizing a contract for property and casualty insurance
- Ordinance 2025-16 making appropriations for the expenses of the Village for Fiscal Year 2026
General
The Finance Committee will meet to approve minutes from November 5, 2025, and discuss the 2026 budget, property and casualty insurance renewal, October financials, appropriations, and unclaimed funds.
- Approval of November 5, 2025 minutes
- Discussion of 2026 Budget
- Property and Casualty Insurance renewal
- October Financials review
- Unclaimed Funds discussion
General
The committee will review and consider the village's budget requests for police and fire services for fiscal year 2026. No specific figures or actions are listed in the agenda.
- 2026 budget requests for police and fire services
General
The Streets, Public Utilities & Sewers Committee will consider the village’s budget requests for fiscal year 2026. It will also review a proposed rate increase from Verdantas Engineering. No decisions are recorded in the agenda.
- 2026 budget requests
- Verdantas Engineering rate increase
- Approval of November 3, 2025 minutes
Village Council
The Amberley Village Council will meet to discuss a new contract for solid waste and recycling services. The body will also consider appropriations and an application for state capital improvement funds.
- Ordinance 2025-11: Contract with Rumpke for waste disposal and recycling and rate increases
- Ordinance 2025-10: Amending Appropriations
- Resolution 2025-30: Application for Ohio Public Works Commission State Capital Improvement
- Resolution 2025-29: Purchase of rock salt
- Resolution 2025-28: Unclaimed funds
General
The Amberley Finance Committee will review the September 2025 financial statements. Members will consider the village's appropriations for upcoming periods. They will also address unclaimed funds and a proposed increase in the waste and recycling rate. No decisions are recorded in the agenda.
- September Financials
- Appropriations
- Unclaimed Funds
- Waste and Recycling Rate Increase
General
The Health, Education & Welfare Committee will first approve the minutes from its July 24, 2025 meeting. Afterwards, the committee will discuss the Annual Deer Management Report. No other items are on the agenda.
- Approve minutes from July 24, 2025 meeting
- Discuss Annual Deer Management Report
General
The Law Committee will consider approval of the minutes from its November 5, 2024 meeting. It will also discuss the village’s legal expenses. No specific actions or dollar amounts are listed in the agenda.
- Approval of November 5, 2024 meeting minutes
- Review of legal costs
General
The Streets, Public Utilities & Sewers Committee will approve the minutes from its August 4 and October 21, 2025 meetings. It will then discuss the village’s waste and recycling bid. No other agenda items are listed.
- Approve minutes from August 4, 2025 meeting
- Approve minutes from October 21, 2025 meeting
- Discuss waste and recycling bid
Planning Commission/Board of Zoning Appeals
The Planning Commission and Board of Zoning Appeals will consider two variance applications. Homeowners Christopher and Melissa Young seek a variance to install roof‑mounted solar panels on the front of their house at 6720 Fair Acres Lane. Homeowners Michael and Michele Schuster seek a variance to build a 4‑foot split‑rail fence along the north and front lot line at 6825 Glen Acres Drive. The commission will vote on each request.
- Variance request (Case 2025-227) for roof‑mounted solar panels on 6720 Fair Acres Lane, citing Zoning Code Section 158.15
- Variance request (Case 2025-226) for a 4‑foot split‑rail fence on 6825 Glen Acres Drive, citing Village Code Section 154.14(A)
General
The Streets, Public Utilities & Sewers Committee will meet to review the status of several infrastructure projects and funds. Discussions include the 2025 Street Program and the Beechlands Storm Sewer Project.
- Beechlands Storm Sewer Project status
- 2025 Street Program status
- Storm Water Utility Fund status
- OPWC Grant 2027
- Municipal Road Fund (MRF)
Village Council
The Amberley Village Council will discuss finance committee items, including Ordinance 2025-9 on appropriations, Resolution 2025-26 on tax rates, and Resolution 2025-27 authorizing participation in an equitable deferred compensation program. The meeting also includes reports from the Village Manager, Chief, and Mayor, as well as recognitions of employee service anniversaries and a state legislative update from Representative Rachel Baker. Additional business includes reappointments to the Stormwater Management Utility Advisory Committee.
- Ordinance 2025-9 – Appropriations
- Resolution 2025-26 – Accepting Rates of Taxation
- Resolution 2025-27 – Authorizing Participation in Equitable Deferred Compensation Program
- Stormwater Management Utility Advisory Committee re‑appointments: Nimet Jeruzalmi & Teri Junker
- Recognition of State Representative Rachel Baker’s legislative update
General
The Amberley Finance Committee will review the August 2025 financial statements, consider appropriations for upcoming expenses, and discuss accepting the rates of taxation. No decisions are recorded in the agenda.
- Review August 2025 financial statements
- Consider appropriations for upcoming fiscal period
- Discuss acceptance of the rates of taxation
General
The Compensation & Benefits Committee will discuss the results of an employment benefit survey, consider providing employee gift cards, receive an update on succession planning, and evaluate an additional deferred compensation program offered by Equitable. The meeting includes approval of June 4, 2025 minutes. No decisions are recorded in the agenda.
- Employment Benefit Survey Summary
- Employee Gift Cards
- Succession Planning Update
- Additional deferred compensation program for employee (Equitable)
Planning Commission/Board of Zoning Appeals
The Planning Commission and Board of Zoning Appeals will consider three requests for variances to Village Code Section 154.14 (A). Each request involves the installation of privacy fencing along rear property lines.
- Case 2025-181: 8’ high privacy fence at 2420 Larkfield Drive
- Case 2025-182: 8’ high privacy fence at 2400 Larkfield Drive
- Case 2025-183: 6’ high privacy fence at 7631 Sagamore Drive
General
The Police and Fire Committee will hear an update on the village’s Safety Corridor project. The committee will also receive a departmental update from police and fire leadership. No specific actions or votes are listed on the agenda.
- Safety Corridor update
- Department update
General
The Land Development Committee will discuss the utility relocation at the North Site. No further details are provided in the agenda.
- Utility relocation at the North Site
Village Council
The Amberley Village Council will consider a resolution authorizing the Village Manager to enter into a contract with Duke Energy and Alta Fiber for relocating utilities at the North Site Property. The meeting also includes a finance committee ordinance on reappropriations and a supplemental amendment to the village code. Additional reports from the manager, chief, and mayor are scheduled.
- Resolution 2025-25: Authorize contract with Duke Energy and Alta Fiber for utility relocation at North Site Property
- Ordinance 2025-7: Finance Committee reappropriations
- Ordinance 2025-8: Adopt supplement to Amberley Village Code of Ordinances
General
The Finance Committee will meet to approve minutes from August 4, 2025. The body will discuss July financial reports and appropriations.
- Review of July Financials
- Discussion of Appropriations
Village Council
The Amberley Village Council will consider three resolutions: adopting the Hamilton County 911 Plan, authorizing a contract to buy seven Mueller fire hydrants, and requesting a lien against a residential property. The meeting also includes routine reports, a finance update for June 2025, and citizen speakers. No other agenda items are listed beyond these items and standard procedural sections.
- Resolution 2025-22: Adopt Hamilton County 911 Plan
- Resolution 2025-23: Authorize contract to purchase 7 Mueller fire hydrants
- Resolution 2025-24: Request Hamilton County Auditor to place lien on a residential property
General
The Streets, Public Utilities & Sewers Committee will discuss the provision of fire hydrants as part of the 2025 Street Program. No decisions are recorded in the agenda; the item is listed under topics of discussion.
- Fire hydrants for 2025 Street Program (discussion item)
General
The Police and Fire Committee will approve the minutes from its May 5, 2025 meeting. It will then discuss a follow‑up on the village’s 911 Final Plan and receive a department update on police and fire matters. No specific decisions are listed beyond these discussion topics.
- Approve minutes from May 5, 2025 meeting
- Discuss 911 Final Plan follow‑up
- Department update (police and fire)
General
The Finance Committee will meet to approve the minutes from July 9, 2025. The body will also discuss the financial reports for June.
- Review of June Financials
General
The Public Buildings & Parks Committee will meet to approve minutes from June 4, 2025. The committee will also discuss the Amberley Green Event.
- Discussion of Amberley Green Event
General
The Health, Education & Welfare Committee will interview Barbara Boles, a candidate for the village Human Rights Commission. The meeting will also approve the minutes from the November 13, 2024 committee session. No other actions are listed.
- Interview of Human Rights Commission candidate Barbara Boles
- Approval of minutes from November 13, 2024
Village Council
The Village Council will meet to review the May 2025 finance report and discuss reappropriations. The body will also consider authorizing the Village Manager to enter into a contract for the 2025 Streets Program.
- Ordinance 2025-6 regarding Reappropriations
- Resolution 2025-21 to authorize a contract for the 2025 Streets Program
General
The Amberley Finance Committee met on July 9, 2025. Members reviewed the May 2025 financial statements. They also discussed possible supplemental appropriations. No decisions were recorded in the agenda.
- Review of May 2025 financial statements
- Discussion of supplemental appropriations
General
The Streets, Public Utilities & Sewers Committee will meet to discuss the 2025 Streets Program bid results and the 2025 Storm Water Program. The committee will also review the minutes from the May 5, 2025 meeting.
- 2025 Streets Program Bid Results
- 2025 Storm Water Program
Planning Commission/Board of Zoning Appeals
The Planning Commission and Board of Zoning Appeals will review modified plans for a business development at the Village North Site. The proposal includes a 9,600-square-foot warehouse and a 4,480-square-foot warehouse with office space on 5.1 acres. The board will consider four specific variances to the Village Zoning Code.
- Case No. 2025-138: Modified site plans for Integrity Green Landscaping at Village North Site
- Variance request for a 6' high black aluminum fence (Section 154.14 (A))
- Variance request to allow metal facade area to exceed 75% (Section 154.81(C) and (D))
- Variance request to allow outdoor storage (Section 154.79 (E))
- Variance request to use existing northern property vegetation as the landscape buffer (Section 154.80 (B))
General
The Records Commission will meet to review the minutes from May 12, 2025. The body will also discuss records designated for destruction.
- Review of May 12, 2025 meeting minutes
- Discussion of records for destruction
Village Council
The Amberley Village Council will consider several resolutions, including the 2026 tax budget and renewal of employee health care benefits. A public hearing on the tax budget will be held, and a contract with Urban Fast Forward for a community engagement campaign in Amberley Green will be authorized. Citizens will also have an opportunity to speak on library updates, tennis courts, and Amberley Green issues.
- Resolution 2025-18 – Adopt the 2026 Tax Budget
- Public Hearing – Tax Budget
- Resolution 2025-19 – Employee Health Care Renewal
- Resolution 2025-20 – Authorize contract with Urban Fast Forward for Amberley Green community engagement campaign
- Citizens to speak on library update, Amberley Village Tennis Courts, and Amberley Green
General
The Compensation & Benefits Committee will approve the March 4, 2025 meeting minutes and discuss renewing the village's employee health care plan with HUB/Horan Benefit Consultants. The discussion will involve benefit consultants Alison Ruehlmann and Caroline Clift.
- Approve minutes from the March 4, 2025 meeting
- Discuss renewal of the employee health care plan with HUB/Horan Benefit Consultants
General
The Amberley Finance Committee meeting on June 4, 2025 will review the village’s April financial statements. Committee members will consider the proposed tax budget for fiscal year 2026. They will also examine a draft Financial Sustainability Plan.
- Review of April financial statements
- Consideration of the 2026 tax budget
- Discussion of draft Financial Sustainability Plan
General
The Public Buildings & Parks Committee will review capital‑planning items for the village park, including a play structure, shade shelter, and tennis courts. The meeting will also include a celebration of the demolition of the Amberley Green Clubhouse. No other agenda items were listed.
- Review capital planning for park play structure, shade shelter, and tennis courts
- Amberley Green Clubhouse demolition celebration
General
The Village Council will meet to review requests for proposals (RFPs) from three specific companies. The meeting also includes a period for citizens to speak.
- Review of RFP from The Mayerson Company
- Review of RFP from KZF Design
- Review of RFP from Urban Fast Forward
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 requested deviations from zoning code are permissible.
- Case No. 2025-74: Request for variances to build a 1,878 square foot detached garage at 9150 Ambercreek Drive
Village Council
The Amberley Village Council will meet to discuss a contract addendum for the Village Manager. The body will also consider the purchase of a digital message board and several proclamations.
- Ordinance 2025-5: Addendum to the Village Manager's employment contract
- Resolution 2025-15: Purchase of a digital message board
- Resolution 2025-16: National Public Works Week proclamation
- Resolution 2025-17: National Police Week and Peace Officers' Memorial Day proclamation
General
The Finance Committee will meet to approve the minutes from the April 2, 2025 meeting and discuss March financials. The meeting is scheduled for May 5, 2025 at 4:30 PM.
- Approval of April 2, 2025 minutes
- Discussion of March financials
General
The Streets, Public Utilities & Sewers Committee will meet to review the 2025 Streets Program. The body will also discuss a resolution for Public Works Week and the purchase of a message board.
- Public Works Week Resolution
- 2025 Streets Program update
- Purchase of a message board
General
The Police and Fire Committee will meet on May 5, 2025. The committee will approve the minutes from the April 2, 2025 meeting. It will discuss a resolution to recognize National Police Week and receive an update from the police and fire departments.
- Resolution for National Police Week
- Department update
Village Council
The Amberley Village Council will consider three resolutions authorizing the Village Manager to purchase fuel, natural gas, and electricity through the Hamilton County purchasing process. A fourth resolution will proclaim April 13‑19, 2025 as National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week. The meeting also includes routine finance and committee reports and an executive session for the annual review of the Village Manager.
- Resolution 2025-11 – authorize purchase of fuel via Hamilton County bidding process
- Resolution 2025-12 – authorize contract for natural gas for the Village Gas Aggregation Program
- Resolution 2025-13 – authorize contract for electricity for the Village program
- Resolution 2025-14 – proclaim National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week (April 13‑19, 2025)
- Executive session – annual review of the Village Manager
Planning Commission/Board of Zoning Appeals
The Planning Commission and Board of Zoning Appeals will meet to review a variance request. The body will determine if a property owner may install a fence that deviates from the Village Zoning Code.
- Case No. 2025-51: Request for variance to Section 154.14 (A) to install 127 feet of 54-inch high Simtek fencing at 7600 Ridge Road
General
The Streets, Public Utilities & Sewers Committee will meet to discuss energy and fuel procurement. The body will also review the Section Road Bridge.
- Electric Aggregation
- Natural Gas Aggregation
- Fuel Bids
- Section Road Bridge
General
The Finance Committee will convene to discuss February financials and approve minutes from the March 6, 2025 meeting. The meeting is scheduled for April 2, 2025, at 4:30 PM.
- Approval of March 6, 2025 minutes
- Discussion of February financials
Planning Commission/Board of Zoning Appeals
The Planning Commission and Board of Zoning Appeals will review case 2025-28, a variance request from Christopher and Hannah Kunkel to install a fence in the front yard of 3195 Patrisal Court. The variance would modify Zoning Code Section 154.14. The meeting also includes routine roll call, approval of the November 4, 2024 minutes, and adjournment.
- Case 2025-28: variance request to install a front‑yard fence at 3195 Patrisal Court (Zoning Code Section 154.14)
Village Council
The Amberley Village Council meeting will address several items, including a finance report for January 2025 and a citizen presentation on the Amberley Green Development. The council will consider Ordinance 2025-3 for appropriations, Ordinance 2025-4 to adjust employee compensation and declare an emergency, and Resolution 2025-10 that authorizes the Village Manager to enter a contract for mowing services. Additional reports from the manager, chief, and mayor will be heard before adjournment.
- Ordinance 2025-3 – Appropriations (Finance Committee)
- Resolution 2025-10 – Authorizing a contract for mowing services (Streets, Public Utilities & Sewers Committee)
- Ordinance 2025-4 – Fixing employee compensation and declaring an emergency (Compensation & Benefits Committee)
- Citizen speaker Dian Levine on Amberley Green Development
- Finance Report for January 2025
General
The Streets, Public Utilities & Sewers Committee will approve the minutes from the February 5, 2025 meeting. It will then review the January 2025 financial report and consider reappropriation of funds. No other agenda items are listed.
- Approve minutes from February 5, 2025 meeting
- Review January 2025 financial report
- Consider reappropriation of funds
General
The Streets, Public Utilities & Sewers Committee will approve the minutes from the December 30, 2024 meeting. It will then discuss the mowing service quotes for the municipal building, Amberley Green, and the north site/right-of-way. No other decisions are listed on the agenda.
- Approval of minutes from December 30, 2024
- Review of mowing service quotes for the municipal building
- Review of mowing service quotes for Amberley Green
- Review of mowing service quotes for the north site/right-of-way
General
The Compensation & Benefits Committee will meet on March 4, 2025 to consider employee compensation. The agenda lists only this topic for discussion, with no specific proposals noted. Minutes from the October 1, 2024 meeting will be approved.
- Employee compensation discussion
Village Council
The Amberley Village Council will consider several resolutions, including authorizing a contract with Prodigy Building Solutions to demolish the clubhouse at 7801 Ridge Road. It will also vote on a contract to purchase ten Motorola police radios and on placing a lien for nuisance abatement and remediation expenses. A finance report on the 2024 General Fund and the annual review of the Village Manager will be presented.
- Resolution 2025-7: Authorize contract with Prodigy Building Solutions for clubhouse demolition at 7801 Ridge Road
- Resolution 2025-8: Authorize contract for purchase of 10 Motorola police radios
- Resolution 2025-9: Place lien for nuisance abatement and remediation expenses
- 2024 General Fund Financial Summary presented in Finance Report
- Annual review of the Village Manager in executive session
General
The Amberley Finance Committee will discuss the village's December financial results and the full 2024 financial statements. They will also receive an update on the Whitaker Scholarship. No formal actions are listed on the agenda.
- Review December financials
- Review 2024 financial statements
- Whitaker Scholarship update
General
The Public Buildings & Parks Committee will meet to review the minutes from August 27, 2024. The primary topic of discussion is the demolition of the Amberley Green Clubhouse with Matt Direnzi of Prodigy Building Solutions.
- Amberley Green Clubhouse demolition discussion
Village Council
The Amberley Village Council will consider several resolutions and ordinances covering finance, public utilities, and public safety. Items include a master service agreement and rate increase with Verdantas, a contract for a replacement dump truck, purchase of mobile data computers for police, and the appointment of a magistrate. A resident will also speak about fence height at his property.
- Resolution 2025-2: Verdantas (formerly CT Consultants) Master Service Agreement and Rate Increase for 2025
- Resolution 2025-3: Contract for purchase of a replacement dump truck and sale of two existing vehicles
- Resolution 2025-5: Contract for purchase of 7 GeTac B360 Mobile Data Computers, docks, and antennas
- Ordinance 2025-2: Appointment of Russell Mock as magistrate for the Amberley Village Mayor's Court
- Citizen comment: John Pascoe (3194 North Farmcrest Drive) on fence height
General
The Amberley Finance Committee will review the November 2024 financial statements. It will consider a property tax advance, discuss the village scholarship program, and examine the 2022-2023 audit. No decisions are recorded in the agenda.
- November financial statements
- Property tax advance
- Scholarship Program
- 2022-2023 audit
General
The Land Development Committee will meet to approve previous meeting minutes and review a draft Request for Proposals (RFP) for Amberley Green.
- Review of draft Request for Proposals (RFP) for Amberley Green