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Springboro public meetings in 2024

31 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Thu Dec 19, 2024

City Council

Council to authorize purchase of 45 W. Mill Street property

The City Council will hold a work session at 6 PM to hear a Warren County Park District update and review legislative items, followed by a regular meeting at 7 PM to vote on several ordinances and resolutions. Key actions include approving the Northampton Subdivision Phase 1 record plan, adopting the 2025 budget, authorizing the purchase of 45 W. Mill Street, and approving an intergovernmental agreement for the SR 741 and Lytle-Five Points road project.

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✓ Decided: Council adopts 2025 budget, year-end appropriations, and property purchase

The City Council adopted the 2025 appropriations ordinance (O-25-1) totaling $55,701,314 and the year-end supplemental appropriation (O-24-33) increasing 2024 appropriations by $2,108,494.45, both by 7-0 votes after waiving readings. Council also authorized the City Manager to purchase 45 W. Mill Street for access to Wade Field (Resolution R-24-37, 5-0-2 with two abstentions) and to enter an intergovernmental agreement with the Warren County TID for the SR 741/Lytle-Five Points project (Resolution R-24-38, 7-0). The Northampton Subdivision Phase 1 record plan was presented for second reading with no action taken.

Thu Dec 5, 2024

City Council

Council to consider vape store moratorium extension and Northampton Subdivision plan

The Springboro City Council will hold a work session at 5:00 PM followed by a regular meeting at 7:00 PM on December 5, 2024. At the regular meeting, council will vote on an emergency ordinance for the Northampton Subdivision Phase 1 record plan and performance guarantee, and consider resolutions including the appointment of a mayor's court magistrate, approval of 2025 employee pay ranges, extension of the temporary moratorium on vape store permits, and a generator purchase contract. The work session includes review of legislative items slated for that evening.

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✓ Decided: Council approves 2025 pay raises, vape store moratorium extension

The Springboro City Council approved resolutions for 2025 employee pay ranges (with a 3% COLA and 1% merit adjustment), extended the temporary moratorium on vape store permits for six months, and authorized contracts for the Mayor's Court magistrate, city prosecutor, and a portable generator. The council also approved 2025 committee appointments and took no action on the Northampton Subdivision Phase 1 ordinance, which was only a first reading.

Wed Nov 13, 2024

Planning Commission

Planning Commission to vote on Northampton Phase 1 subdivision

The Planning Commission will consider final approval of the Northampton Phase 1 residential subdivision at 1525 South Main Street and final approval of exterior façade changes for Midway Plaza shopping center. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from the previous meeting.

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Thu Nov 7, 2024

City Council

Springboro Council to vote on 2025 budget, CIP, and adult-use marijuana ban

The City Council will hold a work session at 5:30 PM on the 2025 Capital Improvement Program and budget, followed by a regular meeting at 7:00 PM. At the regular meeting, the council will vote on motions to approve the 5-year CIP and the 2025 budget, and conduct a second reading of an ordinance prohibiting adult-use marijuana operators. Other actions include authorizing a five-year audit contract with Wilson, Shannon & Snow and an annexation agreement with Clearcreek Township. The regular meeting originally scheduled for November 21 has been rescheduled to November 7 but includes no legislation.

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Thu Oct 17, 2024

City Council

Springboro City Council to consider banning adult-use cannabis operators

The council will hold a public hearing and first reading on an ordinance that would prohibit the cultivation, processing, and dispensing of adult-use cannabis in the city by adding those uses to the prohibited land uses list. The regular meeting also includes first readings of a $7 million land acquisition bond anticipation note and a resolution to enter into a contract with Sturm Construction for the Clearcreek Park Multi-Use Trail project, as well as a resolution authorizing the city manager to apply for federal IIJA funds through the Miami Valley Regional Planning Commission.

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Wed Oct 9, 2024

Planning Commission

Planning Commission to review lighting and sign code amendments

The Planning Commission will hold a preliminary review of proposed text amendments to the Planning and Zoning Code concerning external lighting and sign regulations. No final decisions are expected; the session is for discussion and initial input.

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Thu Oct 3, 2024

City Council

City council to consider rezoning 1.3 acres at 500 East Street and adopting supplemental budget

At its October 3 regular meeting, Springboro City Council will hold a third reading on an ordinance to rezone 1.3 acres at 500 East Street from low-density residential to central business district. The council will also take first readings on emergency ordinances approving the record plan for Tucker Subdivision Section 1-A and making a supplemental appropriation to the 2024 budget. A special recognition will be given to Warren County Career Center students for installing decorative wraps on Main Street traffic control boxes.

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Thu Sep 19, 2024

City Council

City Council to vote on rezoning 1.3 acres at 500 East Street to Central Business District

The City Council will hold a work session to review legislative items, followed by a regular meeting where it will consider several ordinances and resolutions. Action items include a third reading of an emergency ordinance for the Wadestone Subdivision Phase 3, a second reading to rezone 1.3 acres at 500 East Street, an annexation agreement with Franklin Township, and acceptance of tax levy amounts for Warren and Montgomery counties. A proclamation for Constitution Week will also be presented.

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Thu Sep 5, 2024

City Council

Council to consider rezoning 1.3 acres at 500 East Street to central business district

The City Council will hold a public hearing and first reading of an ordinance to rezone 1.3 acres at 500 East Street from low-density residential to central business district, as recommended by the Planning Commission. The council will also consider an emergency ordinance to approve the record plan for Stonebridge Section 1-A at Settlers Walk, and a resolution extending a moratorium on adult-use cannabis permits.

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Thu Aug 15, 2024

City Council

Council to vote on special assessments in five subdivisions and two emergency ordinances

The Springboro City Council will hold a work session at 6 PM followed by a regular meeting at 7 PM on August 15, 2024. The regular meeting includes a consent agenda of 13 first-reading ordinances levying special assessments for improvements and street lighting in the Beck Ridge, Villages of Creekside, North Hills of Stone Ridge, and Richards Run subdivisions. Two emergency ordinances are also on the regular agenda: a second reading to approve the record plan and performance guarantee for Wadestone Subdivision Phase 3, and a first reading to dedicate right-of-way on West Central Avenue (SR 73). The council will also consider minutes, reports, and other routine business.

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✓ Decided: Council adopts 13 street lighting assessment ordinances for subdivisions

City Council approved 13 ordinances levying annual street lighting assessments for various subdivisions, totaling $43,667.50 for 2023 costs, to be placed on property tax bills. Council also adopted an emergency ordinance approving a right-of-way dedication for West Central Avenue (SR 73) at the future 7-Brew Coffee site. During the work session, Council reached consensus to consider amending the city code to prohibit adult use cannabis commercial activity, with the law director to draft an ordinance.

Thu Aug 1, 2024

City Council

Council to consider emergency ordinances for two subdivision plans

The City Council will hold a work session and a regular meeting. At the regular meeting, it will consider two emergency ordinances approving record plans and performance guarantees for the Clearview Crossing at Stone Ridge and Wadestone Subdivision Phase 3 subdivisions.

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✓ Decided: Council adopts Clearview Crossing subdivision plan (7-0)

City Council voted 7-0 to adopt Ordinance O-24-11, approving the record plan and performance guaranty for the Clearview Crossing at Stone Ridge subdivision, a 41-lot development on about 12.1 acres. The item had been tabled in July for technical revisions. Council also held a first reading on a similar ordinance for Wadestone Subdivision Phase 3, but took no action. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included a recognition of Joe MacKenzie for 25 years of service and discussion of adult-use cannabis policy.

Thu Jul 18, 2024

City Council

Council to vote on property purchase at 605 North Main St and subdivision plan

The Springboro City Council will hold a regular meeting on July 18, 2024, preceded by a work session reviewing legislative items. At the regular meeting, council will consider a third-reading emergency ordinance for the Clearview Crossing at Stone Ridge subdivision and a resolution authorizing the city manager to negotiate the purchase of property at 605 North Main Street. Two newly appointed police officers will be sworn in, and the Warren County Auditor will provide updates.

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✓ Decided: Council authorizes purchase of 60 acres at Easton Farm

Council authorized the City Manager to negotiate and execute an agreement to purchase approximately 60 acres of the Easton Farm property at 605 North Main Street. The developer's request to table the Clearview Crossing subdivision ordinance was approved. Council also set a public hearing for a rezoning application and took no objection to a liquor permit transfer.

Wed Jul 10, 2024

Planning Commission

Springboro Planning Commission considers rezoning of 500 East Street

The commission will vote on several final approvals, including a rezoning application and site plan reviews. These items involve residential subdivisions and exterior renovations at Midway Plaza Shopping Center.

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Thu Jun 20, 2024

City Council

Springboro City Council to consider adoption of 2025 tax budget

The Springboro City Council will meet to review legislative items and adopt the 2025 Tax Budget. The council will also consider a contract with Eagle Bridge Co. for the Hazelwood Park Multi-Use Connector Trail project. Additionally, newly appointed Police Officer Ciarra Barrie will be sworn in.

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Wed Jun 12, 2024

Planning Commission

Springboro Planning Commission reviews residential developments and a rezoning request

The commission will consider final approval for two residential subdivision plans. It will also review a site plan for a coffee shop and a rezoning application for 500 East Street.

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Thu Jun 6, 2024

City Council

Council considers extending moratorium on vape store permits

The Springboro City Council will review legislative items including the Wadestone Subdivision, Phase 2 record plan. The council will also consider updates to backflow prevention regulations and an extension of the moratorium on vape store permits.

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Thu May 16, 2024

City Council

Council to review Wadestone subdivision plan and backflow rules

The Springboro City Council holds a work session and regular meeting on May 16, 2024. The regular meeting includes second readings of an emergency ordinance approving the record plan for Wadestone Subdivision Phase 2 and an ordinance updating backflow prevention device requirements. The agenda also includes historic preservation awards and routine reports.

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Wed May 8, 2024

Planning Commission

Planning Commission to review four development projects and zoning law update

The Springboro Planning Commission will hold final approvals for a building addition at Buckeye Fabricating and a residential subdivision at Northampton PUD-R, plus preliminary reviews for two other residential subdivisions and a vehicle repair facility. They will also discuss a planning and zoning law update with the city attorney. The meeting includes approval of the April 10 minutes and public comment.

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Thu May 2, 2024

City Council

Council to review new housing subdivisions and backflow rules

Springboro City Council holds a work session and regular meeting on May 2, 2024. The regular meeting includes first readings of emergency ordinances approving record plans for two new housing developments, The Ascent Section Four and Wadestone Subdivision Phase 2, plus an ordinance updating backflow prevention rules. The work session reviews legislative items slated for the same day.

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Thu Apr 18, 2024

City Council

Springboro City Council meets; no legislation submitted

The Springboro City Council is holding a work session and regular meeting on April 18, 2024. The agenda is largely procedural, with no legislation submitted for the regular meeting. The council will review legislative items, hear reports from the city manager and mayor, and consider an Arbor Day proclamation.

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Wed Apr 10, 2024

Planning Commission

Planning Commission reviews 7 items incl. new buildings, subdivisions, zoning law update

The Springboro Planning Commission is meeting to review several development proposals, including final approvals for new buildings and subdivisions, preliminary reviews for commercial and residential projects, and a discussion on updating planning and zoning laws with the city attorney. The agenda includes both final approvals and preliminary reviews, so some items are decisions while others are early-stage discussions.

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Thu Apr 4, 2024

City Council

Council to review Village Park Offices plan, water main contract

The Springboro City Council holds a work session and regular meeting on April 4, 2024. The regular meeting includes a first reading of an emergency ordinance approving the record plan for Village Park Offices Phase 1A, and a resolution authorizing a contract with Sturm Construction Inc. for the 2024 Water Main Replacement project. The meeting also features a presentation of the Carnegie Medal to Police Officer Christopher Heath Martin for heroism.

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Thu Mar 21, 2024

City Council

Council to approve countywide 9-1-1 plan agreement

The Springboro City Council will hold a work session and regular meeting on March 21, 2024. The main action is a resolution authorizing the city manager to enter into an agreement with the Board of County Commissioners for the countywide 9-1-1 final plan. The rest of the agenda is routine, including minutes approval, reports, and comments.

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Wed Mar 13, 2024

Planning Commission

Planning Commission to review fire station replat, software building, subdivision, vape store rules

The Springboro Planning Commission is meeting to consider several development items, including final approval of a replat for Fire Station #24, preliminary reviews for a new Caesar Creek Software building and a residential subdivision, and a text amendment regarding vape stores. They will also discuss a zoning law update with the city attorney.

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Thu Mar 7, 2024

City Council

Council to vote on land sale, pickleball courts, street work

The Springboro City Council will hold a work session and regular meeting on March 7, 2024. The regular meeting includes a presentation by the Warren County Sheriff's Office, second reading of a building code amendment, and resolutions authorizing contracts for land sale, engineering, pickleball courts, street resurfacing, and landscaping. The work session is for reviewing legislative items and reports.

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Thu Feb 15, 2024

City Council

Springboro City Council discusses development, security, and infrastructure projects

The City Council will hear a State of the City address from Mayor John Agenbroad. The meeting includes several legislative items regarding subdivision contracts, building code amendments, and various city service agreements.

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Wed Feb 14, 2024

Planning Commission

Commission to consider final approval for Bailey Farms residential subdivision

The Planning Commission will meet to review the General Plan for the Bailey Farms PUD-R. This item concerns a planned unit development-residential subdivision located at 6821 Red Lion-Five Points Road.

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Thu Feb 1, 2024

City Council

Council to review subdivision plans and sewer easement vacation

The Springboro City Council will hold a work session and regular meeting on February 1, 2024. The regular meeting includes first readings of emergency ordinances for the Clearview Crossing at Stone Ridge and Wadestone Phase One subdivisions, plus a resolution to vacate a sewer easement. The agenda is otherwise routine, with standard reports and comments.

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Thu Jan 18, 2024

City Council

Council to vote on rezoning 35 acres at 1525 S Main St

The Springboro City Council will hold a work session and regular meeting on January 18, 2024. The main item is a third reading of an ordinance to rezone approximately 35.08 acres at 1525 South Main Street from R-1 to PUD-R, along with a resolution approving the general plan for the same property. The council will also swear in a new police officer and appoint a public records training designee.

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Wed Jan 10, 2024

Planning Commission

Planning Commission to review four development proposals including medical office and subdivisions

The Springboro Planning Commission will hold its regular meeting to consider final approvals for a medical office building, two residential subdivisions, and a preliminary review of another residential development. The meeting also includes officer appointments and approval of previous minutes.

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Thu Jan 4, 2024

City Council

Council to vote on rezoning 35 acres at 1525 S. Main St.

The Springboro City Council will hold a work session and regular meeting on January 4, 2024. The main item is a third reading of an ordinance to rezone approximately 35.08 acres at 1525 South Main Street (SR 741) from R-1 to PUD-R, along with a resolution approving the general plan for the same property. The council will also consider a first reading of an emergency ordinance amending building permit fees. The rest of the agenda is routine procedural items.

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