Colerain public meetings in 2024

Joint Economic Development District Board

The Colerain-Cheviot JEDD Board is holding its annual meeting to handle routine administrative matters. Actions include administering oaths of office to new members, appointing a board chair, adopting a public records policy, and approving quarterly financial statements. No major policy decisions or projects are on the agenda.

• Oath of office for Carrie Steely
• Oath of office for Bruce Carpenter
• Appointment of the board chair
• Motion to adopt a public records policy
• Motion to approve quarterly financial statements

Special Meeting of the Board of Trustees

The Colerain Township Code Enforcement Review Board will meet to approve minutes from November 21, 2024, hear citizen comments, and address old and new business. They will review one old case (CERB-24-21) and four new cases (CERB-24-29 through CERB-24-32) involving specific properties, and set meeting dates for 2025.

• CERB-24-21 (3633 Blue Rock Rd.)
• CERB-24-29 (2766 Houston Rd.)
• CERB-24-30 (2470 Impala Dr.)
• CERB-24-31 (6850 Acre Dr.)
• CERB-24-32 (6938 Allet Ave.)

The Colerain Board of Trustees held a special meeting on December 19, 2024, and took action on several vacant property cases. The board approved declaring 3633 Blue Rock Rd., 2470 Impala Dr., and 6850 Acre Dr. as vacant, and voted to drop the case for 6938 Allet Ave. The board also extended the case for 2766 Houston Rd. into January for further investigation. All votes were unanimous (5-0).

• Declared 3633 Blue Rock Rd. vacant and moved forward with fees (5-0)
• Extended case for 2766 Houston Rd. into January for more time to find homeowner (5-0)
• Registered 2470 Impala Dr. as vacant (5-0)
• Registered 6850 Acre Dr. as vacant (5-0)
• Dropped case for 6938 Allet Ave. entirely, with owner to stay in contact (5-0)

Records Commission

The Colerain Township Records Commission is meeting to approve the minutes from its October 5, 2022 meeting and to review an updated records listing. The agenda contains only routine procedural items, with no major decisions or public hearings scheduled.

• Approval of minutes from October 5, 2022 Records Commission meeting
• Review of updated records listing

The Colerain Township Records Commission met on December 17, 2024, and unanimously approved the minutes from its October 5, 2022 meeting. The administrator reviewed updates to the records listing and document destruction over the past year, but no action was taken on that item. The meeting adjourned after the brief agenda.

• Approved minutes of October 5, 2022 Records Commission meeting (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees

The Colerain Township Board of Trustees will consider adopting the 2025 strategic plan and budget, a five-year road plan, and a 2.75% merit pool for non-contract employees. They will also vote on ten resolutions declaring junk motor vehicles at specific addresses, and set public hearings for two lighting districts. The agenda includes several routine administrative items and consent items such as new hires and donations.

• Resolution declaring junk motor vehicles at 10 addresses (e.g., 2486 Schon Dr., 2497 Cranbrook Dr.)
• Motion to adopt 2025 Strategic Plan and Budget Book
• Motion to approve 2.75% merit pool for non-contract employees
• Motion to accept Ohio Plan's property/casualty insurance proposal at $418,347
• Motion to set public hearings for Marino and Taylor Glen lighting districts on Jan 7, 2025

The Board of Trustees approved a contract extension for Administrator Jeff Weckbach through December 31, 2027, with a mutual option to be discussed by December 2025. The board also approved the 2025-2029 road plan, a 2.75% merit pool for non-contract employees, and several resolutions declaring junk motor vehicles. All votes were unanimous unless noted.

• Extended Administrator Jeff Weckbach's contract to Dec 31, 2027 (unanimous)
• Adopted 2025-2029 Five Year Road Plan (unanimous)
• Approved 2.75% merit pool for non-contract employees, costing $81,766.11 (unanimous)
• Adopted 2025 Strategic Plan and Budget Book (unanimous)
• Approved 10 resolutions declaring junk motor vehicles (unanimous)
• Approved $40,000 from Trustee Unger's discretionary funds for Summer Camp (unanimous)
• Approved $40,000 from Trustee Unger's discretionary funds for part-time code enforcement (unanimous)
• Approved letter to SORTA/Metro expressing concerns (unanimous)

Special Meeting of the Board of Trustees

The Colerain Township Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting to review and discuss three code enforcement cases, including one old business item and two new cases. The board will also approve minutes from the October 16th meeting and hear citizen comments.

• CERB-24-26 (2702 Hyannis Dr.) - old business
• CERB-24-27 (11919 Waldon Dr.) - new business
• CERB-24-28 (2490 Garrison Dr.) - new business
• Approval of minutes from October 16, 2024 meeting

The Code Enforcement Review Board voted unanimously to continue the case for 2702 Hyannis Dr. to January 2026, allowing the applicant time to obtain a Master Use Plan for a convenience store. The board also dismissed two cases: 11919 Waldon Dr. and 2490 Garrison Dr., the latter after the applicant paid. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was procedural and brief.

• Continued CERB-24-26 (2702 Hyannis Dr.) to January for Master Use Plan (5-0)
• Dismissed CERB-24-27 (11919 Waldon Dr.) (5-0)
• Dismissed CERB-24-28 (2490 Garrison Dr.) after payment (5-0)
• Approved October 2024 meeting minutes (4-0-1 abstention)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Colerain Township Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a regular meeting to hear six appeals, including requests for variances and conditional use approvals. The board will also consider modifying its bylaws and approving previous meeting minutes.

• Variance to build shed closer than 5 feet from property line at 9899 Capstan Drive
• Conditional use for group home for children at 9872 Greenriver Drive
• Variance to operate a Lavender Farm on Althaus Road
• Conditional use for group home at 3204 Sienna Drive
• Variance to rear yard setback at 7853 Thompson Road

The Colerain Township Board of Zoning Appeals denied three conditional use applications for group homes at 9872 Greentiver Dr., 3204 Sienna Dr., and 3102 Glenaire Dr., all by unanimous votes (with one abstention on the Sienna Dr. case). The board also denied a variance for a shed at 9899 Capstan Dr. and approved variances for a lavender farm at 8425 Althaus Rd. and a carport at 7853 Thompson Rd., both with conditions.

• Denied conditional use for group home at 9872 Greentiver Dr. (5-0)
• Denied conditional use for group home at 3204 Sienna Dr. (4-0-1, Owens abstained)
• Denied conditional use for group home at 3102 Glenaire Dr. (5-0)
• Denied variance for shed at 9899 Capstan Dr. (4-1, Sidow dissenting)
• Conditionally approved variance for lavender farm at 8425 Althaus Rd. (5-0)
• Approved variance for carport at 7853 Thompson Rd. (5-0)
• Approved August 20, 2024 and September 25, 2024 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved administrative matters amending bylaws (5-0)

Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees

The Colerain Board of Trustees will review and likely approve the 2025 budget book and strategic plan, hear administrative reports, and vote on several resolutions including declaring nuisance properties and junk vehicles. They will also consider appointments to boards and authorize a $14,055 investigative database agreement.

• Presentation of Draft 2025 Budget Book and Strategic Plan
• Resolution declaring nuisance properties at 9333 Brehm Rd., 3248 Rinda Lane, and 3191 Deshler Dr.
• Resolution declaring vacant registrable properties at 2563 Niagara St., 2594 Retford Dr., 2638 Cranbrook Dr., 2909 Greenbrook Ln., and 7068 Memory Ln.
• Motion to authorize $14,055 agreement with Leadsonline for investigative database access
• Motion to approve $121,269.62 change order for Fire Station 26 & 102 with Pepper Construction

The Board of Trustees approved several resolutions declaring properties as nuisances or vacant registrable properties, and authorized contracts and appointments. They also approved a change order for Fire Station 26 & 102 construction and a snow removal agreement. The meeting included a first reading of a new policy book and a discussion on SORTA/Metro was tabled.

• Approved appointments to Code Enforcement Review Board (3-0)
• Approved Resolution #139-24 declaring nuisance at 2885 Regal Ln (3-0)
• Approved Resolutions #140-24, #141-24, #142-24 declaring junk motor vehicles (3-0 each)
• Approved Resolutions #143-24 through #147-24 declaring five properties vacant registrable (3-0 each)
• Approved LeadsOnline investigative database agreement for $14,055 (3-0)
• Approved Change Order #4 for Fire Station 26 & 102 for $121,269.62 (3-0)
• Approved snow removal agreement with D.R. Horton for Crosley Meadows (3-0)
• Approved Resolution #148-24 amending appropriations (3-0)

Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees

The Colerain Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing on four Tax Increment Financing (TIF) districts for local businesses and vote on establishing the districts and related funds. The board will also discuss public safety items, including rental registration and junk vehicle resolutions, and authorize contracts for park repairs and engineering services.

• Public hearing and vote on TIF districts for Staverman Farm, Wyler KIA, Wawa on Colerain Ave, and Wawa on Blue Rock Rd
• Resolution declaring 8 junk motor vehicles at specific addresses
• Contract with Clarke Contractors for $13,064.15 in arson damage repairs at Clippard Park
• Motion to pay off all existing police cruiser lease agreements
• Promotions for Full-Time Firefighter/EMT and Finance Manager

Special Meeting of the Board of Trustees

The Colerain Township Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting to discuss the 2025 capital budget and capital reserve requests, along with proposed policy modifications. Presentations will be given on these topics, followed by discussions. No formal votes are scheduled; the meeting is for discussion only.

• Presentation on 2025 Capital Budget and Capital Reserve Request
• Presentation on Policy Modification Recommendations
• Discussion of 2025 Capital Budget
• Discussion of Policy Book Updates

Colerain Community Improvement Corporation

The Colerain Community Improvement Corporation will vote on accepting a real property transfer, approving an engagement letter for 2024 financial statements, and entering a commercial brokerage agreement to lease and sell several properties. They will also receive an update on Sears action items from the last meeting.

• Motion to accept transfer of Parcel No. 510-0202-0064-00
• Motion to approve engagement letter with Plattenburg & Associates for 2024 financial statements
• Commercial brokerage agreement with Nick Barela (Republic Commercial Real Estate) to list former Training Center for lease (90 days), list Station #102 for sale, and list Station #26 for sale (no commission if under $400,000)
• Update on Sears action items from last CIC meeting

Special Meeting of the Board of Trustees

The Colerain Township Code Enforcement Review Board is meeting to review and approve September minutes, hear citizen comments, and address six code enforcement cases—three old business items and three new business items. The board will discuss properties at specific addresses, but the agenda does not specify the nature of the violations or any proposed actions.

• Old business: CERB-24-16 (7068 Memory Ln.)
• Old business: CERB-24-21 (3633 Blue Rock Rd.)
• Old business: CERB-24-22 (2563 Niagara St.)
• New business: CERB-24-23 (2638 Cranbrook Dr.), CERB-24-24 (2594 Retford Dr.), CERB-24-25 (2909 Greenbrook Ln.), CERB-24-26 (2702 Hyannis Dr.)

The Code Enforcement Review Board declared two properties vacant and assessed fees, while extending four other cases for further information. The board also approved the September minutes and received updates on past cases.

• Declared 2563 Niagara St. vacant and assessed $500 plus fees (3-0)
• Declared 2702 Hyannis Dr. vacant and assessed $500 plus fees (3-0)
• Extended case CERB-24-16 (7068 Memory Ln.) by 30 days (3-0)
• Extended case CERB-24-21 (3633 Blue Rock Rd.) by 30 days (3-0)
• Extended case CERB-24-23 (2638 Canbrook Dr.) until next meeting (3-0)
• Extended case CERB-24-24 (2594 Retford Dr.) by 30 days (3-0)
• Extended case CERB-24-25 (2909 Greenbrook Ln.) by one month (3-0)
• Approved minutes from September 18, 2024 meeting (3-0)

Zoning Commission

The Colerain Township Zoning Commission will hold a regular meeting to consider a final development plan for Wild Water Car Wash and hold public hearings on minor modifications for Kroger Marketplace and Stone Creek Towne Center. No other business is listed.

• Final Development Plan CZC-24-11 for Wild Water Car Wash
• Public hearing CZC-24-9: Minor Modification to CZC-14-7 (Kroger Marketplace)
• Public hearing CZC-24-8: Minor Modification to CZC-05-3 (Stone Creek Towne Center)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Colerain Township Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a regular meeting to hear two variance appeals: one for a property at 9529 Pippin Rd. and another at 7051 Memory Ln. The board will also approve minutes from the August 28, 2024 meeting and discuss a schedule change for 2025.

• Variance appeal BZA-24-23 for 9529 Pippin Rd.
• Variance appeal BZA-24-25 for 7051 Memory Ln.
• Approval of minutes from August 28, 2024
• Discussion of 2025 meeting schedule change

The Board of Zoning Appeals approved a variance for 9529 Pippin Rd. to allow religious services and community gatherings at an event center, with conditions. It denied a variance for 7051 Memory Ln. to convert a multi-unit residence into a halfway house for an adult drug rehab center. Both votes were unanimous (4-0).

• Approved variance for 9529 Pippin Rd. event center with conditions (4-0)
• Denied variance for 7051 Memory Ln. halfway house (4-0)

Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees

The Colerain Township Board of Trustees will meet on September 24, 2024, to discuss public safety resolutions, sidewalk project approvals, property transfers, and multiple Tax Increment Financing (TIF) public hearings scheduled for October 22. The meeting includes procedural items, proclamations, and administrative reports.

• Declare 6 junk motor vehicles as nuisances (addresses: 3354 Niagara St., 3423 Niagara St., 3460 Redskin Dr., 9607 Pippin Rd., 10722 Sunliner Ct., 10732 Sunliner Ct.)
• Declare 3 properties as vacant registrable properties (addresses: 2848 Glenaire Dr., 6401 Duet Ln., 9839 Pippin Rd.)
• Approve Springdale Road Sidewalks Project (PID117209)
• Set public hearings for four TIF projects (Staverman Farm, Wyler KIA, Wawa - Colerain Ave, Wawa - Blue Rock Rd) on October 22, 2024
• Authorize transfer of township-owned property to Hamilton County CIC, Inc.

The Board of Trustees approved multiple resolutions to abate nuisances, declare junk motor vehicles, and register vacant properties, all with unanimous votes. They also approved the Springdale Road sidewalks project, a grant agreement with the Council on Aging, a property transfer to the CIC, and set public hearings for several TIF proposals. Administrative items included approving banking services with First Financial, setting trick-or-treat hours, and approving consent items.

• Approved Resolution #104-24 declaring nuisances at 9 properties (3-0)
• Approved Resolutions #105-110 declaring junk motor vehicles at 6 properties (3-0 each)
• Approved Resolutions #111-113 declaring vacant registrable properties at 3 addresses (3-0 each)
• Approved Resolution #114-24 for Springdale Road sidewalks project (3-0)
• Approved motion authorizing grant agreement with Council on Aging (3-0)
• Approved Resolution #115-24 transferring property to CIC (3-0)
• Set public hearings for Staverman Farm, Wyler KIA, Wawa Colerain Ave, and Wawa Blue Rock Rd TIFs for Oct 22, 2024 (3-0 each)
• Approved motion to engage First Financial for banking services (3-0)

Special Meeting of the Board of Trustees

The Colerain Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting to review and approve minutes from the August 21, 2024 meeting. The board will also address old and new business related to code enforcement cases at various properties.

• Review and approval of August 21, 2024 meeting minutes
• Old business: Code enforcement cases CERB-24-15 (2856 Sheldon Ave.), CERB-24-16 (7068 Memory Ln.), CERB-24-18 (3013 Niagara St.)
• New business: Code enforcement cases CERB-24-20 (7431 Eagle Creek Rd.), CERB-24-21 (3633 Blue Rock Rd.), CERB-24-22 (2563 Niagara St.), CERB-24-23 (2459 Bluelark Dr.)

The Code Enforcement Review Board declared three properties vacant and assessed $500 plus fees each, extended two cases for more information, and tabled one case pending owner registration. All votes were unanimous with one member absent.

• Declared 2856 Sheldon Ave. vacant, assessed $500 plus fees (3-0)
• Extended 7068 Memory Ln. case by 30 days (3-0)
• Declared 3113 Niagara St. vacant, assessed $500 plus fees (3-0)
• Extended 7431 Eagle Creek Rd. case until next meeting (3-0)
• Extended 3633 Blue Rock Rd. case by 30 days (3-0)
• Extended 2563 Niagara St. case by one month (3-0)
• Declared 2459 Bluelark Dr. vacant, assessed $500 plus fees (3-0)

Colerain Community Improvement Corporation

The Colerain Community Improvement Corporation is meeting to handle routine business: approving minutes, appointing a new secretary, and reviewing a financial audit. They will also discuss utilities at the Sears property and consider authorizing a contract for site broker services for several township properties.

• Motion to appoint Maggie Klein as Secretary to the CIC
• Presentation of CIC Financial Audit
• Sears Utilities Discussion
• Motion to authorize Executive Director to enter into contract for site broker services for Training Center, Station 26, and/or Station 102
• Discussion of other potential properties for market

Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees

The Colerain Township Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting with an executive session at 6 PM and public session at 7 PM. Key actions include a vote on a zoning text amendment (Case CZC 24-8) affecting all articles of the zoning resolution, and resolutions declaring junk motor vehicles at three properties. The board will also consider consent items including donations, personnel actions, and contracts.

• Resolution to approve/deny Case CZC 24-8: text amendment to all articles of the Colerain Township Zoning Resolution and updated zoning map
• Resolution declaring junk motor vehicle at 2807 Sheldon Ave. (1 of 3)
• Resolution declaring junk motor vehicle at 2840 Sheldon Ave. (2 of 3)
• Resolution declaring junk motor vehicle at 3316 Lapland Dr. (3 of 3)
• Donations from Cincinnati Moose Lodge #2: $1,738.79 to Fire and EMS, $1,738.79 to Police

The Board of Trustees unanimously approved an amended resolution (103-24) to update all articles of the Colerain Township Zoning Resolution, aligning it with the Imagine Colerain Comprehensive Plan. The amendment included changes to group home permissions, recreational vehicle setbacks, and a zone name change. The board also approved nuisance abatement resolutions, junk vehicle declarations, and several consent items including donations and personnel actions.

• Approved amended zoning resolution 103-24 (3-0)
• Approved nuisance abatement resolution 99-24 for five properties (3-0)
• Declared junk motor vehicles at 2807 Sheldon Ave, 2840 Sheldon Ave, and 3316 Lapland Dr (3-0 each)
• Approved all consent items including donations, hires, and contracts (3-0)
• Set special meeting for capital budget and policy work session on Oct 22, 2024 (3-0)
• Approved proclamation honoring former Trustee John Schwierling (3-0)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Colerain Township Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a regular meeting to hear three appeals: two variance requests for the same property at 9720 Colerain Ave. and one conditional use application at 6350 Springdale Rd. The board will also approve minutes from a previous meeting. No unfinished business or administrative matters are listed.

• Variance request BZA-24-20 at 9720 Colerain Ave.
• Conditional use request BZA-24-21 at 6350 Springdale Rd.
• Variance request BZA-24-22 at 9720 Colerain Ave.

The Colerain Township Board of Zoning Appeals approved all four items on its agenda. It granted a setback variance and a lighting variance for a bank at 9720 Colerain Ave., and a conditional use for MyFitness Suites at 6350 Springdale Rd., with conditions. All votes were 4-0 except the conditional use, which passed 3-1.

• Approved setback variance at 9720 Colerain Ave. with conditions (4-0)
• Approved lighting variance at 9720 Colerain Ave. (4-0)
• Approved conditional use for MyFitness Suites at 6350 Springdale Rd. with conditions (3-1)
• Approved sign illumination variance for bank (4-0)

Colerain Community Improvement Corporation

The Colerain Community Improvement Corporation is meeting to consider accepting transfers of property for Fire Station 102 and Fire Station 26, and to authorize the executive director to contract for site broker services for those stations and a training center. They will also hear a presentation on an economic development flyer, get a demolition grant update, and discuss other potential properties for the market.

• Motion to accept transfer of parcels 051001600028 and 051001600029 for Fire Station 102
• Motion to accept transfer of parcels 051000900125, 051000900057, 051000900257, and 051000900256 for Fire Station 26
• Motion to authorize executive director to enter into contract for site broker services for Training Center, Station 26, and/or Station 102
• Presentation of Economic Development Flyer
• Demolition Grant Update and Utilities Discussion

Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees

The Colerain Township Board of Trustees is holding a public hearing on a proposed text amendment to the zoning resolution, including an updated zoning map and fee schedule. The board will also consider resolutions on nuisance properties, junk motor vehicles, property transfers, and employment agreements, among other items.

• Public hearing on Case CZC 24-8: text amendment to zoning resolution and fee schedule
• Resolutions declaring junk motor vehicles at 2272 Miles Rd, 2520 Springdale Rd, 2733 Roosevelt Ave, 10170 Snowflake Ln
• Motion to authorize right-of-way consulting agreement with OR Colan for Poole Road Sidewalk Project (PID#119068)
• Resolution to approve/deny major amendment to FDP for 8640 Colerain Avenue
• Resolutions to transfer real property at 11482 Colerain Rd and 3360 W Galbraith Rd to Hamilton County CIC

Special Meeting of the Board of Trustees

The Colerain Township Code Enforcement Review Board is holding a special meeting to review four property enforcement cases, including one old business item and three new cases. The board will also approve minutes from the July 17, 2024 meeting and hear citizen comments.

• Old business: CERB-24-15 (2856 Sheldon Ave.)
• New business: CERB-24-17 (6401 Duet Ln.)
• New business: CERB-24-18 (3013 Niagara Ln.)
• New business: CERB-24-19 (2848 Glenaire Dr.)

The Code Enforcement Review Board voted unanimously to declare three properties vacant and assess $500 plus fees each, and granted one-month extensions to two other property owners. All votes were 4-0.

• Declared 2856 Sheldon Ave. vacant, assessed $500 plus fees (4-0)
• Granted one-month extension for 2856 Sheldon Ave. (4-0)
• Declared 6401 Duet Ln. vacant, assessed $500 plus fees (4-0)
• Granted one-month extension for 3013 Niagara Ln. (4-0)
• Declared 2848 Glenaire Dr. vacant, assessed $500 plus fees (4-0)

Zoning Commission

The Colerain Zoning Commission is holding a public hearing on a comprehensive update to the zoning resolution (CZC-24-8). The commission will also review two informal concept requests: a high-rise interstate sign at 3491 Struble Rd. and a use inquiry for a final development plan at 3180 Springdale Rd. No final development plans or old/new business are on the agenda.

• Public hearing on Comprehensive Zoning Resolution Update (CZC-24-8)
• Informal concept review: High Rise Interstate Sign at 3491 Struble Rd. (ICR-24-1)
• Informal concept review: FDP Use Inquiry at 3180 Springdale Rd. (ICR-24-3)

The Colerain Township Zoning Commission unanimously approved the 2024 Comprehensive Zoning Resolution update, which includes renaming all zones and districts, updating the zoning map, and adding a planned district zoning map and flood overlay district. The board also held informal concept reviews for a proposed high-rise sign at 3491 Struble Rd. and a use inquiry at 3180 Springdale Rd., requesting more information on the former and providing guidance on the latter. Minutes from prior meetings were approved with one correction.

• Approved April 8 minutes with correction (4-0, Bachman abstained)
• Approved May 4 minutes (5-0)
• Approved June 18 minutes (5-0)
• Approved Colerain Township Comprehensive Zoning Resolution as written (5-0)
• Opened and closed public hearing for CZC-24-8 (5-0)
• Requested additional information for ICR-24-1 sign at 3491 Struble Rd.
• Provided guidance for ICR-24-3 at 3180 Springdale Rd., limiting car sales to area facing Springdale Rd.

Special Meeting of the Board of Trustees

The Colerain Township Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting on August 14, 2024, at 5pm. The only substantive item is a motion to enter executive session under Ohio law to discuss the appointment of a public employee or official. No action is expected after the session, and the meeting will then adjourn.

• Executive session per Ohio Revised Code 121.22(G)(1) to discuss appointment of a public employee/official
• No action anticipated after executive session

Special Meeting of the Board of Trustees

The Colerain Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting to enter executive session under Ohio law to discuss the appointment of a public employee or official. No action is anticipated after the session. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with only opening and adjournment items.

• Executive session under ORC 121.22(G)(1) to discuss appointment of a public employee/official

The special meeting was called to order and immediately moved into executive session under ORC 121.22(G)(1) to discuss appointment of a public employee/official. No action was anticipated or taken. The board reconvened and adjourned without any substantive decisions.

• Entered executive session to discuss appointment of public employee/official (unanimous)
• Adjourned special meeting without action (unanimous)

Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees

The Colerain Township Board of Trustees is holding a regular meeting with a public hearing on a major amendment to a development plan for 8640 Colerain Avenue, and a presentation on an updated TIF financial plan. New business includes resolutions on nuisance abatement, a junk vehicle, a Duke Energy agreement, and fire/rescue cost recovery. Consent items include several no-cost contracts and a new fire recruit hire.

• Public hearing: Case CZC 24-6 Major Amendment to FDP for 8640 Colerain Avenue
• Resolution declaring nuisance and ordering abatement
• Resolution declaring junk motor vehicle at 11979 Wincaton Dr.
• Motion to authorize Duke Energy Station 102 site work for $13,929.70
• Motion to set public hearing for zoning text amendment Case CZC 24-8 on Aug 27

Special Meeting of the Board of Trustees

The Colerain Township Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting to enter executive session under Ohio law to discuss compensation and appointment of a public employee or official. No action is expected after the session, and the meeting is otherwise procedural.

• Executive session under ORC 121.22(G)(1) for compensation and appointment discussion
• No action anticipated following executive session

The Board of Trustees convened a special meeting and immediately entered executive session under Ohio law to discuss compensation and appointment of public employees. No action was taken in the session, and the board adjourned without any substantive decisions.

• Entered executive session to discuss employee compensation and appointment (unanimous)
• Excused Fiscal Officer Baker's absence (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:36pm (unanimous)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Colerain Township Board of Zoning Appeals will conduct a regular meeting to hear appeals and consider two variance requests for residential properties. The meeting is procedural with no unfinished business or minutes to approve.

• BZA-24-18: Variance request at 11605 Greenridge Dr.
• BZA-24-19: Variance request at 8752 Althaus Rd.

The Colerain Township Board of Zoning Appeals approved a variance for a fence taller than 6 feet at 11605 Greenridge Dr., with a condition that the fence not protrude further into the side yard than current conditions. The board also continued a request for an in-ground pool in the front yard at 8752 Althaus Rd. to the next meeting due to an unmet Ohio Revised Code requirement. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved fence height variance at 11605 Greenridge Dr (5-0)
• Continued pool variance at 8752 Althaus Rd to next meeting (5-0)

Special Meeting of the Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting focused on strategic planning. They will receive a presentation on 2024 strategic plan progress and 2025 priorities, hear citizen feedback on strategic initiative proposals, and discuss 2025 legislative priorities. An executive session may be held if time allows.

• Presentation on 2024 Strategic Plan Progress and 2025 Strategic Priorities Update
• Citizens Address Town Hall for Strategic Initiative Proposals & Feedback
• Discussion of 2025 Legislative Priorities and Strategic Initiatives

The Board of Trustees held a special meeting to discuss the 2024 Strategic Plan progress and 2025 legislative priorities. No formal decisions were made; the meeting included a presentation by Administrator Weckbach and trustee discussion on topics like grants, parks, and property sales. The board unanimously voted to enter executive session to discuss employment of public employees, with no report afterward.

• Entered executive session to discuss employment of public employees (3-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:04pm (3-0)

Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees

The Colerain Township Board of Trustees will hold its regular meeting, including an executive session, pledge, and public comment. The main business includes resolutions declaring nuisances, junk motor vehicles, and vacant registrable properties, plus motions on a zoning recommendation, an audit engagement, a video services contract, and opioid settlement participation. Several consent items involve indigent burial contracts and donations to fire, EMS, and police departments.

• Resolution declaring junk motor vehicles at 2400 Golf Dr., 2815 Springdale Rd., 2825 Grosvenor Dr., 3289 Sienna Dr., 10242 Springknob Ct.
• Resolution declaring vacant registrable properties at 3292 Compton Rd., 6662 Daleview Rd., 9854 Loralinda Dr., 9871 Marino Dr.
• Motion to set public hearing for major amendment to FDP for 8640 Colerain Avenue
• Resolution approving participation in Kroger Opioid Settlement
• Consent items: indigent burial contracts ($995 each) and donations totaling $24,000 from Phantom Fireworks and Mt. Healthy Eagles

The Board of Trustees approved multiple resolutions to abate nuisances, declare junk motor vehicles, and register vacant properties, all with unanimous votes. They also set a public hearing for a zoning amendment, approved a video services contract, and accepted donations.

• Approved Resolution #75-24 declaring nuisance and ordering abatement at 6 properties (3-0)
• Approved Resolutions #76-80 declaring junk motor vehicles at 5 properties (3-0 each)
• Approved Resolutions #81-84 declaring vacant registrable properties at 4 addresses (3-0 each)
• Set public hearing for Aug 13, 2024 on FDP amendment for 8640 Colerain Ave (3-0)
• Approved 3-year contract with Waycross Community Media for video services at $60,000/year (3-0)
• Approved Resolution #85-24 for Kroger opioid settlement participation (3-0)
• Released bond on 2864 Houston project (3-0)
• Approved all consent items including indigent burials and donations (3-0)

Special Meeting of the Board of Trustees

The Colerain Township Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting to act as the Code Enforcement Review Board. The board will consider two new code enforcement cases, CERB-24-15 at 2856 Sheldon Ave and CERB-24-16 at 7068 Memory Ln, along with approving minutes from the June meeting. No other substantive action is listed.

• Review of code enforcement case CERB-24-15 (2856 Sheldon Ave)
• Review of code enforcement case CERB-24-16 (7068 Memory Ln)
• Approval of minutes from the June Code Enforcement Review Board meeting

Zoning Commission

The Colerain Township Zoning Commission will hold a regular meeting to discuss final development plans, public hearings for major and minor modifications, and proposed updates to zoning resolution articles. The meeting includes procedural items and no new or old business.

• Final Development Plan for Vivera Northbrook at 9328 Pippin Rd (CZC-24-5)
• Major Modification to Final Development Plan for Jeff Wyler Nissan at 8640 Colerain Av (CZC-24-6)
• Minor Modification to Final Development Plan for Rumpke at 3800 Struble Rd (CZC-24-7)
• Review of proposed zoning resolution updates for Articles 5 (Nonconformities), 6 (Administration), and 7 (Glossary of Terms)

The Colerain Township Zoning Commission approved three items: a final development plan for Vivera Northbrook at 9328 Pippin Rd., a major modification to a final development plan at 8640 Colerain Ave., and a minor amendment to a consent decree at 3800 Struble Rd. All were approved 5-0. The commission also discussed proposed updates to Articles 5, 6, and 7 of the Zoning Resolution but took no action.

• Approved final development plan CZC-24-5 for Vivera Northbrook at 9328 Pippin Rd. (5-0)
• Approved major modification CZC-24-6 at 8640 Colerain Ave. with conditions on facade, signage, trash enclosure, and branding (5-0)
• Approved minor amendment CZC-24-7 to consent decree at 3800 Struble Rd. for Rumpke (5-0)

Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees

The Colerain Township Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing on the 2025 tax budget and then consider a motion to adopt it. The board will also swear in a newly promoted employee, address a nuisance abatement resolution, and consider consent items including a new firefighter/EMT hire and professional service agreements.

• Public hearing and motion to adopt 2025 tax budget
• Resolution declaring nuisance and ordering abatement
• New hire: part-time firefighter/EMT at $17.46/hour
• Engagement letter with Frost Brown Todd for continuing disclosure on 2022 Fire Bonds ($4,000)
• PNC Treasury Management Services Agreement (no expense)

The Board of Trustees approved the 2025 tax budget, which forecasts receipts and expenses and is due to the Hamilton County Auditor on July 20, 2024. They also passed a resolution declaring nuisances and ordering abatement of uncontrolled vegetation or refuse at four properties. All consent items were approved, including hiring nine part-time firefighters/EMTs and an engagement letter for bond disclosure services.

• Adopted 2025 Tax Budget (unanimous)
• Passed Resolution 74-24 declaring nuisances and ordering abatement at 4 properties (unanimous)
• Approved consent items: 9 part-time firefighter/EMT hires at $17.46/hr (unanimous)
• Approved engagement letter with Frost Brown Todd for 2022 Fire Bonds disclosure, $4,000 (unanimous)
• Approved PNC Treasury Management Services Agreement (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from June 25, 2024 special and regular meetings (unanimous)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Colerain Township Board of Zoning Appeals will convene a regular meeting to conduct hearings on two zoning appeals. The board will also swear in appellants, attorneys, and speakers before adjourning.

• Hearing appeal at 2589 West Galbraith Road
• Hearing appeal at 5636 Springdale Road

Special Meeting of the Board of Trustees

The Colerain Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting to review the 2025 financial outlook, including the tax budget, Tax Increment Financing (TIF) plan, and key financial priorities. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Presentation of 2025 Financial Outlook
• Discussion of 2025 Tax Budget
• Discussion of TIF Plan
• Discussion of Financial Priorities

Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees

The Colerain Board of Trustees will hold its regular June 25 meeting, where the most consequential actions include declarations of six junk motor vehicles and votes on two contracts totaling $137,703.84. The board will also hear a presentation on the township’s aggregation program performance and consider a noise resolution permit for St. John’s Church.

• Declare six junk motor vehicles at 2474 Clover Crest Dr., 2600 Lincoln Ave., 2805 Houston Rd., 3183 Lapland Dr., 6666 Schweitzerhoff Rd., and 9264 Coogan Dr.
• Issue noise resolution permit to St. John's Church
• Authorize $13,127.84 agreement with Duke Energy for Station 26 site work
• Authorize $124,576.00 agreement with Choice One Engineering for Springdale Road sidewalks
• Adopt financial policies for fraud prevention

The Colerain Township Board of Trustees approved six resolutions declaring junk motor vehicles at various properties and one resolution for nuisance abatement of vegetation/refuse at two properties. They also approved a noise permit for St. John's Church festival, a Duke Energy agreement for Station 26 site work, an engineering contract for Springdale Road sidewalks, a natural gas aggregation agreement, and fraud prevention policies. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved junk vehicle abatement at 2474 Clover Crest Dr. (Resolution 66-24, 3-0)
• Approved junk vehicle abatement at 2600 Lincoln Ave. (Resolution 67-24, 3-0)
• Approved junk vehicle abatement at 2805 Houston Rd. (Resolution 68-24, 3-0)
• Approved junk vehicle abatement at 3183 Lapland Dr. (Resolution 69-24, 3-0)
• Approved junk vehicle abatement at 6666 Schweitzerhoff Rd. (Resolution 70-24, 3-0)
• Approved junk vehicle abatement at 9264 Coogan Dr. (Resolution 71-24, 3-0)
• Approved nuisance abatement at 3684 Poole Rd and 3521 Redskin Dr (Resolution 72-24, 3-0)
• Approved noise permit for St. John's Church festival (3-0)

Special Meeting of the Board of Trustees

The Colerain Township Code Enforcement Review Board is meeting to review code enforcement cases. They will hear updates on past cases, revisit CERB-24-7, and take up five new cases at specific addresses. The meeting includes standard items like minutes approval and public comment.

• CERB-24-7 (11305 Gravenhurst Dr.) - old business
• CERB-24-10 (2550 W. Galbraith Rd.) - new business
• CERB-24-11 (3292 Compton Rd.) - new business
• CERB-24-12 (9871 Marino Dr.) - new business
• CERB-24-13 (9854 Loralinda Dr.) and CERB-24-14 (9839 Pippin Rd.) - new business

Zoning Commission

The Colerain Zoning Commission is holding a regular meeting with no final development plans, public hearings, or other action items on the agenda. The only substantive item is a review and discussion of draft Zoning Resolution Articles 3 and 4, which may lead to future changes in zoning regulations. All other agenda items are procedural or marked as none.

• Review and discussion of draft Zoning Resolution Articles 3 and 4

The Colerain Township Zoning Commission held a discussion-only meeting on June 18, 2024, with no formal decisions, public hearings, or new business. Staff presented proposed changes to Articles 3 and 4 of the Zoning Resolution Update, covering topics like master use plans, accessory dwelling units, halfway houses, single and two unit zones, billboards, parking, and signage. Commissioners discussed the changes and recommended future updates, but no votes were taken on these items. The meeting adjourned with a unanimous motion.

• No formal decisions made; meeting was discussion-only
• Discussed Article 3 changes (master use plans, ADUs, halfway houses, zones, billboards)
• Discussed Article 4 changes (parking and signage)
• Adjourned meeting unanimously

Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees

The Colerain Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting with an executive session at 6 PM and public session at 7 PM. They will consider resolutions declaring a nuisance and two junk motor vehicles, motions to issue RFPs for legal and banking services, and several administrative actions including health insurance agreements and rate setting. The board will also discuss potential action on a property at 2864 Houston and accept donations and personnel changes.

• Resolution declaring nuisance and ordering abatement
• Resolution declaring junk motor vehicle at 3496 Redskin Dr.
• Resolution declaring junk motor vehicle at 2815 Springdale Rd.
• Motion to authorize agreement with Anthem for health insurance 2024-2025
• Donation acceptance: $2,039.24 from Cincinnati Moose Lodge #2 to Police and Fire/EMS

Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees

The Colerain Township Board of Trustees approved Resolution #57-24, which establishes procedures and billing rates for recovering costs of fire and EMS responses to motor vehicle crashes involving non-residents. The board also approved several other resolutions, including declaring junk motor vehicles and nuisance properties, issuing noise permits to McDogs Lakeside Saloon, and approving a change order for the Blanchetta basketball court project. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved Resolution #57-24 for fire/EMS cost recovery from non-residents (3-0)
• Declared junk motor vehicles at 3561 West Kemper Rd. and 8944 Pippin Rd. (3-0)
• Approved nuisance abatement for 20 properties (3-0)
• Issued noise permits to McDogs Lakeside Saloon for Bike Night and Karaoke (3-0)
• Approved $5,005.26 change order for Blanchetta basketball court project (3-0)
• Set special meeting and public hearing on 2025 tax budget for June 25, 2024 (3-0)
• Set special meeting on strategic priorities for July 23, 2024 (3-0)
• Approved consent items including new hires and contracts (3-0)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Colerain Township Board of Zoning Appeals approved four of five variance requests, including a firearms training facility expansion (3-2), a reduced rear yard setback, a use variance with conditions, and a reduced setback for a home addition. One request for a variance at 9535 Pippin Rd. was approved with specific conditions, despite staff recommending a hold. All decisions were made on May 22, 2024.

• Approved reduced eastern setback variance at 9500 E. Miami River Rd. (3-2)
• Approved reduced rear yard setback variance at 6629 Abell Ct. (5-0)
• Approved use variance at 9535 Pippin Rd. with conditions (5-0)
• Approved use variance at 7200 Colerain Av. with conditions (5-0)
• Approved reduced rear yard setback variance at 3019 Compton Rd. (5-0)
• Approved minutes of April 24, 2024 meeting unanimously

Special Meeting of the Board of Trustees

The Colerain Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting to review code enforcement cases and adjust future meeting dates. The session includes procedural items and public comment before adjourning.

• Review of code enforcement case CERB-24-9 at 2588 Retford Dr
• Review of code enforcement case CERB-24-3 at 10752 Shipley Ct
• Change of June, November, and December meeting dates

The Code Enforcement Review Board unanimously approved staff recommendations to move the June, November, and December 2024 meetings to avoid conflicts. The board also accepted staff's recommendation to take no action on a vacant housing case at 2588 Retford Dr, as the home is occupied. For 10752 Shipley Ct., the board extended the registration deadline to June 20, 2024, to allow the owner time to secure insurance.

• Approved moving June 19 meeting to June 20 (4-0)
• Approved moving November 20 meeting to November 21 (4-0)
• Approved moving December 18 meeting to December 19 (4-0)
• Approved no action on vacant housing case at 2588 Retford Dr (4-0)
• Extended registration deadline for 10752 Shipley Ct. to June 20, 2024 (4-0)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Colerain Township Board of Zoning Appeals will meet to discuss rejecting all bids for the Training Center and soliciting proposals for commercial brokerage services to sell the property. They will also discuss and potentially act on Sears Utilities.

• Motion to reject all bids received for the Training Center
• Motion to solicit proposals for commercial brokerage services for sale of the Colerain Township Training Center
• Discussion and potential action: Sears Utilities

Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees

The Colerain Township Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing and vote on a zoning map amendment requiring a preliminary development plan for 9328 Pippin Rd. They will also consider resolutions declaring nuisances, junk motor vehicles, and vacant registrable properties, as well as grant applications and appointments.

• Public hearing and vote on CZC-24-2: Zoning Map Amendment for 9328 Pippin Rd.
• Resolutions declaring junk motor vehicles at 3183 Lapland Dr, 3280 Warfield Dr, 6948 Kellway Ct, 9098 Pippin Rd, and 9391 Pippin Rd (two).
• Resolution declaring vacant registrable properties at 9870 Weik Rd and 10342 Moonflower Ct.
• Resolution to apply for Transit Infrastructure Fund Grant.
• New hires for seasonal fire hydrant maintenance workers at $16.47-$16.90/hour and promotion of David Peters to Senior Planner at $32.94/hour.

Special Meeting of the Board of Trustees

The Colerain Township Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting to open with procedural items, enter a closed session to discuss pending or imminent litigation with the Township Attorney, and then adjourn. No substantive decisions are listed on the agenda.

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Colerain Township Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a regular meeting to hear two variance appeals: one for a property at 5080 Hanley Rd. and another at 7849 Spring Leaf Dr. The board will also approve minutes from its February 28, 2024 meeting. No unfinished business is listed.

• Variance request BZA-24-8 for 5080 Hanley Rd.
• Variance request BZA-24-9 for 7849 Spring Leaf Dr.
• Approval of minutes from February 28, 2024

The Colerain Township Board of Zoning Appeals approved two variance requests. The first allowed a pre-existing accessory structure at 5080 Hanley Rd. to remain three feet from the side yard property line, despite being built without permission. The second permitted construction of an attached garage at 7849 Spring Leaf Dr. that does not meet the side yard setback. Both approvals were made with no conditions.

• Approved variance for pre-existing accessory structure at 5080 Hanley Rd. (4-1)
• Approved variance for attached garage at 7849 Spring Leaf Dr. (5-0)

Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees

The Colerain Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting on April 23, 2024, featuring public hearings on a zoning text amendment for group homes for children and a funding request change for 2021–2023 CDBG grants. Trustees will also discuss pay increases for seasonal fire hydrant personnel, declare nuisance abatements for four junk motor vehicles, and consider amendments to historical society and CDBG agreements.

• Public Hearing - Zoning Text Amendment to Article 7.4.13: Group Homes for Children (Case CZC-24-1)
• Resolution Declaring Nuisance and Ordering Abatement for four junk motor vehicles at 3645 Stone Creek Blvd., 3663 Stone Creek Blvd., 6948 Kellway Ct., and 11467 Pippin Rd.
• Motion Authorizing Pay Increase and Adoption of a Wage Scale for Department of Fire and EMS Seasonal Fire Hydrant Personnel
• Motion to Amend 2021–2023 CDBG Allocation for Purchase of Speed Cushions for Sovereign Drive
• Motion Authorizing Township Administrator to Execute an Amendment to the Coleraine Historical Society Memorandum of Understanding

The Board of Trustees approved a zoning text amendment restricting group homes for children to R-7 districts, after a public hearing with testimony from both supporters and opponents. They also approved reallocating about $55,000 in CDBG funds from a facade program to speed cushions on Sovereign Drive, and authorized applying for the 2024-2026 CDBG cycle. Several administrative items, including pay increases for seasonal fire hydrant personnel and nuisance abatement resolutions, were also approved.

• Approved zoning text amendment for group homes for children (Resolution #44-24, 3-0)
• Approved reallocating ~$55,000 CDBG funds to Sovereign Drive speed cushions (3-0)
• Authorized application for 2024-2026 CDBG funding (3-0)
• Approved pay increase and wage scale for seasonal fire hydrant personnel (3-0)
• Declared nuisances and ordered abatement at 7681 Livingston Rd and 7150 Colerain Ave (Resolution #39-24, 3-0)
• Declared junk motor vehicles at four properties (Resolutions #40-24 through #43-24, 3-0 each)
• Approved consent items including new hires and promotions (3-0)
• Continued discussion on 2864 Houston to June 11, 2024 (3-0)

Special Meeting of the Board of Trustees

The Colerain Code Enforcement Review Board is holding a special meeting to address old and new code enforcement cases. The board will review two old business items and two new business items, along with approving minutes from the March 20th meeting and hearing citizen comments.

• CERB-24-1 (6662 Daleview Rd) - old business
• CERB-24-6 (2318 Merriway Ln) - old business
• CERB-24-7 (11305 Gravenhurst Ln) - new business
• CERB-24-8 (3191 2C Preserve Ln) - new business

The Code Enforcement Review Board approved staff recommendations on four property cases. It declared 6662 Daleview Rd vacant with a $500 assessment, and declared 2318 Merriway Ln and 3191 2C Preserve Ln as rental properties with $50 assessments if not registered within 14 days. The board tabled the 11305 Gravenhurst Ln case to the June 19th meeting. All votes were unanimous (5-0).

• Declared 6662 Daleview Rd vacant, assessed $500 plus fees (5-0)
• Declared 2318 Merriway Ln rental property, $50 if not registered in 14 days (5-0)
• Declared 3191 2C Preserve Ln rental property, $50 if not registered in 14 days (5-0)
• Tabled 11305 Gravenhurst Ln rental case to June 19 meeting (5-0)
• Approved March 20 meeting minutes (4-0, 1 abstention)

Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees

The Colerain Board of Trustees will hold public hearings on a zoning text amendment for group homes for children and on Community Development Block Grant funding. The board will also consider resolutions declaring nuisances and junk motor vehicles at four properties, authorize change orders for the fire station construction project, and vote on new zoning permit fees effective May 1, 2024.

• Public hearing on zoning text amendment Article 7.4.13: Group Homes for Children
• Community Development Block Grant public hearing
• Resolutions declaring junk motor vehicles at 11525 Colerain Rd., 11611 Hamilton Ave., 10876 Gosling Rd., 9854 Loralinda Dr.
• Motion to modify zoning permit fees effective May 1, 2024
• Contracts for ROW consulting for Springdale Road and Joseph Road sidewalk projects

Special Meeting of the Board of Trustees

The Colerain Township Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on a zoning map amendment requiring a preliminary development plan for 9328 Pippin Rd. The commission will also discuss potential recognition of legal non-conforming status for a daycare at 9959 Arborwood Drive. Other agenda items include approval of minutes and routine administrative matters.

• Public hearing on CZC-24-2: Zoning Map Amendment for 9328 Pippin Rd.
• Discussion on legal non-conforming status for daycare at 9959 Arborwood Drive
• Approval of minutes from 2-20-2024

The Zoning Commission unanimously approved a zoning map amendment (CZC-24-2) for 9328 Pippin Rd, requested by Vivera Northbrook, with the condition that existing buildings on the site be removed. No public speakers addressed the commission during the hearing. Staff also sought guidance on the legally non-conforming status of a daycare at 9959 Arborwood Dr., but no decision was made on that matter.

• Approved zoning map amendment CZC-24-2 for 9328 Pippin Rd (5-0), with condition that existing buildings be removed
• Opened and closed public hearing for CZC-24-2 with no public speakers

Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees

The Colerain Township Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting with presentations on police long-term funding and a speed study on Sovereign Road, followed by a public hearing on the Community Development Block Grant. The board will vote on several motions, including contracts for police equipment maintenance, the 2024 road program, and various administrative agreements. Numerous consent items cover contracts, hires, and donations.

• Presentation and discussion on police long-term funding and alternatives
• Motion to authorize contract with Adleta Construction for 2024 Road Program for $2,080,060.61
• Motion to authorize agreements with Stryker for Lucas device and cardiac monitor maintenance totaling $46,232.00
• Seven resolutions declaring junk motor vehicles at specific addresses
• Motion to set public hearing for group homes text amendment on April 9, 2024

Colerain Community Improvement Corporation

The Colerain Community Improvement Corporation will meet to approve minutes, discuss the status of the sale of the Fire Training Center, and review utilities at the former Sears property. Public comment is allowed as time permits.

• Status update on sale of Fire Training Center
• Utilities at Sears property discussion

Special Meeting of the Board of Trustees

The Colerain Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting to review five vacant-property cases and one rental-property case referred by the Code Enforcement Review Board. No substantive decisions are listed; the agenda is primarily procedural with a public comment period.

• CERB-24-1 (6662 Daleview Rd) — vacant property review
• CERB-24-2 (10342 Moonflower Ct.) — vacant property review
• CERB-24-3 (10752 Shipley Ct) — vacant property review
• CERB-24-4 (9568 Amarillo Ct.) — vacant property review
• CERB-24-5 (9870 Weik Rd.) — vacant property review

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Colerain Township Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a regular meeting to elect officers and hear four appeals: two variances and two conditional use applications at specific addresses. The board will also approve minutes from the January 24, 2024 meeting. No unfinished business or administrative matters are listed.

• Variance at 10197 Colerain Av. (BZA-24-3)
• Conditional Use at 2675 Civic Center Dr. (BZA-24-4)
• Variance at 3574 Blue Rock Rd. (BZA-24-5)
• Conditional Use at 10461 Pippin Rd. (BZA-24-6)

The Colerain Township Board of Zoning Appeals denied a variance for a sign taller than 15 feet at 10197 Colerain Ave. (5-0) and approved a conditional use for an expansion building at 2675 Civic Center Dr. (5-0). It also approved variances for impervious surface, building size, and wall signage at 3574 Blue Rock Rd. (5-0) and a conditional use for a school at a church at 10461 Pippin Rd. (5-0). All decisions were unanimous.

• Denied sign height variance at 10197 Colerain Ave. (5-0)
• Approved conditional use for school expansion at 2675 Civic Center Dr. (5-0)
• Approved variances for impervious surface, building size, and wall signage at 3574 Blue Rock Rd. (5-0)
• Approved conditional use for school at church at 10461 Pippin Rd. (5-0)

Special Meeting of the Board of Trustees

The Colerain Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting of the Code Enforcement Review Board. The agenda includes two new business items, CERB-24-MOCK-1 and CERB-24-MOCK-2, which appear to be mock or test cases. No other substantive business is listed.

• New Business - Vacant: CERB-24-MOCK-1
• New Business - Rental: CERB-24-MOCK-2

Zoning Commission

The Colerain Zoning Commission will review a request from the Board of Trustees to amend rules for group homes for children and discuss proposed changes to general zoning text. The meeting also includes procedural items like officer elections and minutes approval.

• Resolution to amend Article 7.4.13 on group homes for children
• Discussion of zoning text amendments to Articles 1 and 2

Colerain Community Improvement Corporation

The Colerain Community Improvement Corporation is meeting to discuss operating expenses and utilities at the Sears property, including potential utility shutoff and notifications to the insurance carrier and Northgate Mall property owners. The board will provide direction on these matters.

• Discussion of Sears operating expenses
• Discussion and direction on utilities at Sears
• Discussion of notification to insurance carrier re: potential utility shutoff at Sears
• Discussion and direction on notification to Northgate Mall property owners re: potential utility shutoff at Sears

Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees

The Colerain Township Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting on February 13, 2024, starting with an executive session at 6 PM and public session at 7 PM. They will consider several resolutions, including extending a moratorium on new vape shops, declaring junk motor vehicles at three addresses, and modifying nuisance property regulations. The board will also vote on a grant agreement for a sidewalk project and a memorandum of understanding with the AFSCME union.

• Resolution to extend moratorium on new electronic smoking device/vapor product establishments by one year
• Resolution declaring junk motor vehicles at 2415 Lynnfork Ave., 2786 Rumford Ct., and 9661 Weik Rd.
• Motion to authorize grant agreement with SORTA for Joseph Sidewalk Project
• Resolution requesting zoning commission to amend group homes for children regulations (Article 7.4.13)
• Consent items include new hires, promotions, and contracts (e.g., Stryker equipment maintenance $8,540)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Colerain Township Board of Zoning Appeals will conduct hearings on two zoning appeals at its regular meeting. The board will also approve minutes from three prior meetings and set the next meeting date.

• BZA-24-1 appeal for 5510 Old Blue Rock Rd.
• BZA-24-2 appeal for 3268 Rockacres Ct.

Colerain Community Improvement Corporation

The Colerain Community Improvement Corporation will hold its annual organizational meeting, electing officers and appointing members. The board will also consider accepting a property transfer, authorizing small contracts, and discussing the future of the Sears property.

• Election of President, Vice-President, Secretary, Treasurer, and Executive Director
• Motion to accept transfer of property at 11865 Colerain Rd (Parcel 51002800008) for a training center
• Motion to authorize Executive Director to execute contracts up to $10,000
• Motion to accept Director's & Officers Insurance policy with the Ohio Plan
• Discussion on utilities and strategy for sale of existing assets at Sears

Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees

The Colerain Township Board of Trustees will hold its regular January meeting, featuring presentations including a new police sergeant swearing-in and a 2021-2022 financial audit. Trustees will decide on public safety contracts, real property transfers, and nuisance property regulations, along with public services projects like basketball court construction.

• Motion to authorize ALS first-responder services agreement with Springfield Township for West College Hill and Golfway neighborhoods
• Resolution to transfer Colerain Township Training Center parcel (11865 Colerain Rd) to Hamilton County CIC, Inc.
• Motion to purchase 2017 Toyota forklift for $25,000
• Motion to approve up to $80,000 agreement with Transformance Realty and Gossman Group
• Motion to issue RFP for outdoor basketball courts at 8128 Blanchetta Drive

Joint Economic Development District Board

The Colerain Joint Economic Development District Board is meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes, hearing from citizens, and discussing board vacancies. The board will also discuss the 2022 audit and public records policies, and review and approve quarterly financial statements covering Q4 2022 through Q3 2023.

• Discussion of board vacancies
• Discussion of 2022 audit and public records policies
• Review and approval of quarterly financial statements (Q4 2022–Q3 2023)

Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees

The Colerain Board of Trustees will hold an organizational meeting to elect officers, approve routine administrative items, and conduct public hearings on two zoning cases. They will vote on a text amendment to modify mobile food service regulations and a map amendment to rezone 3541 & 3551 Banning Road from R-6 to B-1.

• Public hearing and vote on ZA2023-16, zoning text amendment for mobile food services
• Public hearing and vote on ZA2023-17, map amendment from R-6 to B-1 for 3541 & 3551 Banning Road
• Resolution authorizing advance of funds for CDBG
• Motion to authorize purchase of capital equipment and vehicles per Schedule A
• Resolution authorizing expenditure for coffee, meals, refreshments, or other amenities