Colerain public meetings in 2025

Special Meeting of the Board of Trustees

The Colerain Township Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting to consider two resolutions creating Tax Increment Financing (TIF) districts for the Staverman and Taylor Glen developments, and to authorize the Township Administrator to execute a collective bargaining agreement with AFSCME for Public Services. These are the only substantive items on the agenda.

• Resolution establishing a TIF district for Staverman
• Resolution establishing a TIF district for Taylor Glen
• Motion authorizing Township Administrator to execute collective bargaining agreement with AFSCME - Public Services

The Board of Trustees approved a collective bargaining agreement with AFSCME for Public Services employees, and passed two resolutions establishing Tax Increment Financing (TIF) districts: one for Staverman and one for Taylor Glen. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved collective bargaining agreement with AFSCME for Public Services (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution #161-25 establishing TIF district for Staverman (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution #162-25 establishing TIF district for Taylor Glen (unanimous)

Code Enforcement Review Board

The Colerain Code Enforcement Review Board is meeting to consider numerous rental registration cases, a vacant property case, and old business. The agenda includes new business items for rental registrations, a vacant property at 7905 Colerain Ave., and an update on a previous case at 3066 Compton Rd. The board will also receive a year-end case update and discuss updates.

• Rental registration cases CERB-25-101 through CERB-25-120, including Trinity Realty Solutions, Chrissy Brown, Neumeister, Lane Cloyd Rick, Colerain Crossing LP, Tender Legal 1 LLC, BBSB Holdings LLC, PBC Capital LLC, and others
• Vacant property case CERB-25-121 at 7905 Colerain Ave.
• Old business case CERB-25-90 at 3066 Compton Rd.
• Year-end case update and discussion of updates

Zoning Commission

The Colerain Township Zoning Commission will hold a regular meeting with a public hearing on a text amendment to Section 3.4.12 regarding charitable donation containers. The board will also consider motions to initiate text amendments on legislative review procedures, planned district review, signage, land use standards, and the entire zoning resolution. The agenda includes routine items like approval of minutes and public address.

• Public hearing CZC-25-16: Text amendment to Section 3.4.12 - Charitable Donation Containers
• Motion to initiate text amendment to Subsection 6.4.1 - Legislative Review Procedures
• Motion to initiate text amendment to Subsection 6.4.3 - Planned District Review and Amendment
• Motion to initiate text amendment to Section 4.8 - Signage
• Motion to initiate text amendment to Article 3 - Land Use Standards

The Colerain Township Zoning Commission approved a text amendment to Section 3.4.12 clarifying charitable donation container eligibility in residential districts, and initiated five additional text amendments covering legislative review procedures, planned district review, signage content neutrality, land use standards, and technical corrections. All votes were unanimous (5-0).

• Approved text amendment to Section 3.4.12 on charitable donation containers (5-0)
• Initiated text amendment to Subsection 6.4.1 Legislative Review Procedures (5-0)
• Initiated text amendment to Subsection 6.4.3 Planned District Review and Amendment (5-0)
• Initiated text amendment to Section 4.8 Signage for content neutrality (5-0)
• Initiated text amendment to Article 3 Land Use Standards (5-0)
• Initiated text amendment for technical corrections to entire Zoning Resolution (5-0)
• Approved November 18, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0)

Joint Economic Development District Board

The Colerain-Cheviot Joint Economic Development District Board is meeting to handle routine administrative business. They will vote on establishing a records retention schedule, appointing a records custodian, and approving quarterly financial statements covering Q4 2024 through Q3 2025. No other substantive items are on the agenda.

• Motion to establish and maintain a records retention schedule
• Motion to appoint a records custodian
• Motion to approve quarterly financial statements for Q4 2024 through Q3 2025

Colerain Community Improvement Corporation

The Colerain Community Improvement Corporation is holding its regular December meeting. The board will review year-to-date financial statements and vote on a motion to appoint Tim Bachman to the corporation. The agenda is otherwise routine, with roll call, agenda acceptance, and minutes approval.

• Review of year-to-date financial statements
• Motion to appoint Tim Bachman to the Community Improvement Corporation

Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees

The Colerain Township Board of Trustees will hold public hearings and vote on several zoning cases, including a map amendment to rezone 3882 Colerain Avenue from Rural Estate Residential to Avenue Mixed North, and text amendments on alternative financial services, animal/agricultural uses, and use permissions. The board will also consider numerous administrative items, including contracts, collective bargaining agreements, a merit pool, insurance, and the 2026 budget.

• Rezone 3882 Colerain Avenue from RER to AMN (CZC-25-15)
• Text amendment on Alternative Financial Service businesses cap (CZC-25-14)
• Contract with Rack and Ballauer Excavating for parking lot areas A, B, C - $786,484.65
• Fire Station 26 & 102 close out change order #8 - $69,000
• Adopt 2026 Strategic Plan and Budget Book; temporary appropriations for FY 2026

The Board of Trustees denied a request to rezone 3882 Colerain Avenue from Rural Estate Residential to Avenue Mixed North, despite public testimony both for and against the change. The board also denied a text amendment that would have loosened the cap on alternative financial service businesses. Several other zoning text amendments, nuisance abatements, and administrative resolutions were approved.

• Denied rezoning of 3882 Colerain Ave (CZC-25-15) (3-0)
• Denied text amendment to loosen cap on alternative financial services (CZC-25-14) (3-0)
• Approved $786,484.65 parking lot contract with Rack & Ballauer (2-1)
• Approved $69,000 change order for Fire Station 26 & 102 project
• Approved 2026-2030 Five Year Road Plan and bid authorization
• Approved $122,387.64 merit pool for non-represented employees
• Approved collective bargaining agreements with IAFF, FOP, and AFSCME
• Approved $463,747 property and casualty insurance renewal with Ohio Plan

Special Meeting of the Board of Trustees

The Colerain Township Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting to consider a series of Community Entertainment/Recreation Board (CERB) applications. The agenda includes old business on one item and new business on 13 items, all listed by applicant name. No details on the nature of the applications or any recommendations are provided in the agenda.

• Old Business: CERB-25-70 (10547 Pottinger Rd.)
• New Business: CERB-25-87 (Eva Ambrose)
• New Business: CERB-25-88 (Shawnette K Adams)
• New Business: CERB-25-89 (Boldog LLC)
• New Business: CERB-25-90 (Abraha Ghermai)

The Board of Trustees held a special meeting focused on code enforcement cases. The board dismissed the case for 10547 Pottinger Rd. after the owner agreed to donate the property to the township. Several other properties were declared rental properties and ordered to register, while others were dismissed after owners complied.

• Dismissed CERB-25-70 at 10547 Pottinger Rd. after owner agreed to donate property to township (5-0)
• Dismissed CERB-25-89 at 8269 Jackies Dr. after owner registered rental property (5-0)
• Dismissed CERB-25-93 at 10377 Pippin Ln. (5-0)
• Dismissed CERB-25-94 at 2491 Wenning Rd. (5-0)
• Declared 3312 W Galbraith Rd. a rental property, ordered registration within 7 days (5-0)
• Declared 2882 Kingman Dr. a rental property, ordered registration within 7 days (5-0)
• Approved October 15, 2025 meeting minutes (4-0, 1 abstention)

Special Meeting of the Board of Trustees

The Colerain Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting solely for a public hearing on the Taylor Glen TIF (Tax Increment Financing) proposal. No other business is scheduled; the meeting will open, include the pledge and a moment of silence, then proceed to the hearing and adjourn.

• Public hearing on Taylor Glen TIF

The Board of Trustees held a public hearing on a proposed Tax Increment Financing (TIF) district for the Taylor Glen development, which is expected to include 99 townhomes. No members of the public spoke during the hearing. The board took no action on the TIF itself, only opening and closing the hearing as required by Ohio law.

• Opened public hearing for Taylor Glen TIF (unanimous)
• Closed public hearing for Taylor Glen TIF (unanimous)

Zoning Commission

The Colerain Township Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on two items: a text amendment to change the township-wide cap on Alternative Financial Service businesses (like payday lenders), and a map amendment to rezone 3882 Colerain Avenue from RER to AMN. The board will also consider initiating a text amendment regarding charitable donation containers. The meeting includes routine items like approving the September minutes.

• Public hearing CZC-25-14: Text amendment to amend township-wide cap on Alternative Financial Service businesses
• Public hearing CZC-25-15: Rezone 3882 Colerain Avenue from RER to AMN
• Proposed initiation of text amendment to Section 3.4.12 on charitable donation containers
• Approval of September 16, 2025 minutes

The Colerain Township Zoning Commission denied two rezoning requests at its November 18, 2025 meeting. The first denial was for a text amendment to reduce the population cap on Alternative Financial Services businesses from 1 per 10,000 to 1 per 9,000. The second denial was for a map amendment to rezone 3882 Colerain Avenue from RER to AMN, which would have allowed a potential dispensary. Both denials were unanimous (5-0). The commission also initiated a text amendment to clarify regulations for charitable donation containers.

• Denied text amendment CZC-25-14 to reduce Alternative Financial Services cap (5-0)
• Denied map amendment CZC-25-15 to rezone 3882 Colerain Avenue to AMN (5-0)
• Initiated text amendment to clarify charitable donation container regulations (5-0)
• Approved minutes from September 16, 2025 (5-0)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Colerain Township Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a regular meeting with three public hearings. They will consider a conditional use for a cannabis dispensary, a variance for an electronic monument sign in a residential district, and a variance to sign height rules at five park locations. The board will also review minutes from the previous meeting.

• BZA-25-35: Conditional use for cannabis dispensary at 9385 Colerain Ave
• BZA-25-36: Variance for electronic monument sign at 8735 Cheviot Rd
• BZA-25-37: Sign height variance at five Cincinnati Great Park locations
• Approval of October 22, 2025 minutes

Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees

The Colerain Township Board of Trustees will hold its regular meeting, addressing public safety, public services, development, and administration items. Key actions include authorizing an agreement for an adult use cannabis dispensary, declaring several junk motor vehicles and vacant properties, and considering a resolution to terminate the Taylor Glen TIF. The meeting also includes routine approvals and appointments.

• Motion to authorize agreement with FW Green Investments, LLC for adult use cannabis dispensary at 9393 Colerain Avenue
• Resolutions declaring junk motor vehicles at 8208 Georgianna Dr., 8476 Sunlight Dr., 8569 Neptune Dr., 9909 Greenriver Dr., and 10002 Windswept Ln.
• Resolutions declaring vacant registrable properties at 2766 Byrneside Dr., 9315 Jericho Dr., and 9922 Loralinda Dr.
• Resolution providing for termination of Taylor Glen (Pottinger) TIF
• Contract with Altafiber for internet upgrade at $1,300

The Board of Trustees approved a development agreement with FW Green Investments, LLC for an adult-use cannabis dispensary at 9393 Colerain Avenue, which includes a $100,000 annual payment to the Township. The board also passed multiple resolutions related to code enforcement, including nuisance abatements, junk vehicle removals, and vacant property registrations. Additionally, the board approved the issuance of an RFP for baseball field fencing repairs and painting upgrades, and extended the Township Administrator's contract through 2028.

• Approved cannabis dispensary agreement with FW Green Investments, LLC (2-1)
• Approved Resolution #128-25 updating CERB bylaws (3-0)
• Approved Resolution #129-25 declaring nuisance and ordering abatement at 11 properties (3-0)
• Approved Resolutions #130-134 declaring junk motor vehicles at 5 properties (3-0 each)
• Approved Resolutions #135-137 declaring vacant registrable properties (3-0 each)
• Approved Resolutions #138-141 declaring registrable properties and ordering abatement (3-0 each)
• Approved motion to issue RFP for baseball field fencing repairs and painting (3-0)
• Approved extension of Township Administrator contract to 2028 (3-0)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Colerain Township Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a regular meeting to hear three appeals: a fence variance on a corner lot, a conditional use for a day care center, and a sign height variance. The board will also approve minutes from the previous meeting and handle administrative matters.

• BZA-25-28: Variance for front yard fence at 9101 Coogan Drive (SUR district)
• BZA-25-31: Conditional use for Day Care Center at 3261 W. Galbraith Road (SUR district)
• BZA-25-33: Variance for signage exceeding height limit at 8810 Colerain Avenue (AMC district)
• Approval of September 24, 2025 minutes

The Board of Zoning Appeals denied a variance for a 6-foot privacy fence in the front yard of a corner lot at 9101 Coogan Drive, citing visibility concerns. It approved a variance for an oversized monument sign at 8810 Colerain Avenue with conditions. A conditional use request for a daycare center at 3261 W. Galbraith Road failed on a 2-2 vote.

• Denied front-yard fence variance at 9101 Coogan Drive (4-0)
• Approved oversized monument sign variance at 8810 Colerain Avenue with conditions (3-1)
• Failed daycare center conditional use at 3261 W. Galbraith Road (2-2)
• Approved September 24, 2025 minutes (4-0)

Special Meeting of the Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting and public hearing on Case CZC-05-6, a request by Klei Mowers for a major modification to the final development plan at 10345 Colerain Avenue. After the hearing, the board will vote on a resolution to approve or deny the modification.

• Public hearing on Major Modification to Final Development Plan, Case CZC-05-6, Klei Mowers
• Resolution approving or denying the modification at 10345 Colerain Avenue

The Board of Trustees approved Resolution #126-25, granting a major modification to the final development plan at 10345 Colerain Avenue (CZC-05-6, Klei Mowers), with amended conditions. The vote was unanimous (3-0). The public hearing, continued from October 14, was re-opened and closed before the vote. Conditions include a vegetation buffer, 12 feet of screening, and turning off the rear-entry wall light from 10:30pm to 5:30am.

• Approved Resolution #126-25 for major modification to final development plan at 10345 Colerain Ave (3-0)
• Re-opened public hearing for CZC-05-6 (all yes)
• Closed public hearing for CZC-05-6 (all yes)

Special Meeting of the Board of Trustees

The Colerain Township Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting to consider ten Community Entertainment/Recreation Board (CERB) applications from various property owners and LLCs, and to approve the 2026 meeting dates. The agenda also includes a staff presentation on past cases. No other substantive business is listed.

• CERB-25-74/75/76 (A&N Property Solutions LLC)
• CERB-25-77 (Acquistition Venture Holdings LLC)
• CERB-25-78 (AH4R I OH LLC)
• CERB-25-79 (BMOLLOY Rental Properties LLC)
• CERB-25-86 (2026 Meeting Dates)

The Colerain Township Board of Trustees held a special meeting on October 15, 2025, to address rental registration compliance cases. The board declared several properties as rental properties and ordered their owners to register within 7 days or face fees, while taking no action on properties that had already registered. The board also approved the 2026 CERB meeting dates.

• Declared 8198 Vegas Dr. as rental, must register within 7 days or face fees (4-0)
• Declared 5966 Blue Rock Rd. as rental, must register within 7 days or face fees (4-0)
• Declared 8887 Planet Dr. as rental, must register within 7 days or face fees (5-0)
• Declared 8228 Georgianna Dr. as rental, must register within 7 days or face fees (4-0)
• Took no action on 5 1A Statewood Dr. and 3498 Statewood Dr. (already registered) (4-0)
• Took no action on 8267 Springleaf Lake Dr. (4-0)
• Took no action on 10744 Invicta Cr. (already registered) (4-0)
• Approved 2026 CERB meeting dates (4-0)

Special Meeting of the Board of Trustees

The Colerain Township Board of Trustees is holding a special work session to discuss the capital plan. The agenda includes a presentation on the capital plan followed by a discussion. No formal votes or decisions are scheduled.

• Presentation on Capital Plan
• Discussion on Capital Plan

The Board of Trustees held a special meeting to discuss the 2026 Fiscal Year Capital Plan, as required by their rules of procedure. No formal decisions or votes were made; the discussion covered building HVAC issues, sidewalk costs, and potential impacts of the upcoming police levy. The meeting adjourned without any substantive action.

• No formal decisions or votes taken during the meeting

Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees

The Colerain Board of Trustees will hold public hearings and vote on several zoning text amendments, major modifications to development plans, and a federal fire grant. They will also consider tax levies, a snow removal agreement, and sidewalk plans.

• Public hearings and votes on zoning text amendments CZC-25-9, CZC-25-10, CZC-25-11 (signage, waivers, pool setbacks)
• Major modification to Final Development Plan at 6401 Colerain Avenue (Mt. Airy Kroger)
• Major modification to Final Development Plan at 10345 Colerain Avenue (Klei Mowers)
• Motion to accept Assistance to Firefighters Grant ($289,820 total, federal share $263,472.72)
• Motion to authorize agreement with Choice One for Compton Road Sidewalks right-of-way plans ($120,000)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Colerain Township Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a regular meeting to hear two variance requests. The first seeks a reduced setback for an accessory structure at 7918 Thompson Road, and the second would allow an accessory structure in the front yard of a commercial business at 8770 Colerain Avenue. The board will also approve minutes from its August 27 meeting.

• Variance BZA-25-29: reduced setback for accessory structure at 7918 Thompson Road
• Variance BZA-25-30: accessory structure in front yard of commercial business at 8770 Colerain Avenue
• Approval of minutes from August 27, 2025

The Board of Zoning Appeals denied a variance for a 30x30 pole barn at 7918 Thompson Road, reducing the required setback from 50 feet to 10 feet, with a 5-0 vote. The board approved a variance for an accessory shuttle shelter at 8770 Colerain Avenue for the Jeff Wyler Dealer Group, also 5-0. Minutes from August 27, 2025, were approved unanimously.

• Denied variance for reduced setback (50ft to 10ft) for pole barn at 7918 Thompson Rd (5-0)
• Approved variance for accessory structure in front yard at 8770 Colerain Ave for Wyler shuttle shelter (5-0)
• Approved minutes from August 27, 2025 meeting (5-0)

Colerain Community Improvement Corporation

The Colerain Community Improvement Corporation is meeting to consider an amendment to its Master Property Holding Agreement. The agenda includes roll call, approval of the agenda and minutes, and the new business item regarding the agreement amendment.

• Amendment to Master Property Holding Agreement

The Colerain Community Improvement Corporation voted unanimously to extend the Master Property Holding Agreement with the Port Authority for one year, through September 2026, because demolition of the Sears building is not yet complete. The board also approved the agenda and prior meeting minutes, and discussed filling an open board seat. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Extended Master Property Holding Agreement to September 2026 (5-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (5-0)
• Approved minutes from last meeting (5-0)

Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees

The Colerain Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting on September 23, 2025, to decide on public safety resolutions, including nuisance abatement and junk vehicle declarations at five addresses. They will also vote on a cannabis dispensary agreement at 6960 Colerain Avenue and set public hearings for October 14, 2025, on zoning and development plan modifications. Additional items include grant applications, TIF district establishment, and amended appropriations.

• Resolution Declaring Nuisance and Ordering Abatement
• Resolution Declaring Junk Motor Vehicles at 2505 Byrneside Dr., 2539 Adams Rd., 3698 Twinview Dr., 8381 Fawn Lake Ct., and 9844 Pippin Rd.
• Motion to approve cannabis dispensary at 6960 Colerain Avenue with Seven Legendz Fountain Square LLC
• Resolution to apply for OPWC grant and execute contracts
• Resolution establishing TIF districts with Northwest Local Schools for Bennett Ford and Struble Road

The Board of Trustees approved resolutions establishing two tax increment financing (TIF) districts (Bennett Ford and Struble Road) with compensation agreements for Northwest Local Schools, and authorized an agreement with Seven Legendz Fountain Square LLC for an adult-use cannabis dispensary at 6960 Colerain Avenue. The board also passed nuisance abatement resolutions for 19 properties, declared five junk motor vehicles, approved an OPWC grant application for Amarillo Court drainage, and set several public hearings for October 14, 2025. All votes were unanimous except the cannabis dispensary agreement, which passed 2-1.

• Approved Resolution #115-25 establishing TIF district at Bennett Ford (3-0)
• Approved Resolution #116-25 establishing TIF district at Struble Road (3-0)
• Approved motion authorizing cannabis dispensary agreement at 6960 Colerain Ave (2-1)
• Approved Resolution #108-25 declaring nuisance and ordering abatement at 19 properties (3-0)
• Approved Resolutions #109-25 through #113-25 declaring junk motor vehicles at 5 properties (3-0 each)
• Approved Resolution #114-25 to apply for OPWC grant for Amarillo Court drainage (3-0)
• Approved Resolution #117-25 amending appropriations in three TIF funds (3-0)
• Approved Resolution #118-25 establishing Taylor Glen Phase 2 Lighting District (3-0)

Special Meeting of the Board of Trustees

The Colerain Board of Trustees will meet in a special session to review new business items including three CERB applications for properties at 9922 Loralinda Dr., 2766 Byrneside Dr., and 9315 Jericho Dr., as well as an old business item for a property at 10547 Pottinger Rd. The meeting includes standard procedural items such as opening, pledge, and approval of minutes.

• CERB-25-71 (9922 Loralinda Dr.)
• CERB-25-72 (2766 Byrneside Dr.)
• CERB-25-73 (9315 Jericho Dr.)
• CERB-25-70 (10547 Pottinger Rd.)

The Board of Trustees voted to declare properties at 9922 Loralinda Dr. and 9315 Jericho Dr. vacant and assess fees, and deferred a decision on a third property (address not specified in the minutes) to the November 19, 2025 meeting. The board also approved the August 20, 2025 minutes with one abstention.

• Approved minutes of August 20, 2025 (3-0, 1 abstain)
• Declared 9922 Loralinda Dr. vacant and assessed all fees (4-0)
• Declared 9315 Jericho Dr. vacant with $500 registration fee and late/administrative fees (4-0)
• Deferred decision on third property to November 19, 2025 (4-0)

Zoning Commission

The Colerain Township Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on six zoning text amendments, including updates to agricultural and animal-keeping standards, signage compliance, waiver regulations, swimming pool setbacks, use permissions, and short-term rental rules. A presentation summarizes public engagement on agricultural and animal uses, and the commission may initiate a new text amendment on population caps for alternative financial services.

• CZC-25-6: Text amendment to update agricultural uses, definitions, accessory structures, and animal-keeping standards
• CZC-25-9: Text amendment to update administrative signage compliance regulations
• CZC-25-10: Text amendment to update administrative waiver regulations
• CZC-25-11: Text amendment to modify setback requirements for swimming pool regulation
• CZC-25-13: Text amendment to modify short-term rental regulations

Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees

The Colerain Board of Trustees will consider resolutions declaring junk motor vehicles at two properties, set a public hearing for a zoning appeal, schedule a capital budget work session, and vote on several contracts. The meeting also includes routine items like minutes approval and reports.

• Resolution declaring junk motor vehicle at 2968 Compton Rd.
• Resolution declaring junk motor vehicle at 2731 Banning Rd.
• Public hearing set for Sept 23, 2025 on BZA case BZA-25-26 (nonconforming sign at 9403 Colerain Ave.)
• Contracts: Choice One Engineering ($7,625), Arcadis ($8,000 and $8,500), TransUnion ($1,800)
• Resolution adopting updated Township Policy Book

The Board of Trustees approved several resolutions, including the adoption of an updated Township Policy Book with changes to employee evaluation, insurance, paid time off, discipline, telecommunications, and disaster workforce policies. They also established an Unclaimed Monies Fund to transfer uncashed checks to the General Fund after five years. Two junk motor vehicle declarations were passed, and a public hearing was set for a zoning case. All votes were unanimous.

• Adopted Resolution #107-25 updating the Township Policy Book (3-0)
• Adopted Resolution #106-25 establishing an Unclaimed Monies Fund (3-0)
• Declared junk motor vehicle at 2968 Compton Rd. via Resolution #104-25 (3-0)
• Declared junk motor vehicle at 2731 Banning Rd. via Resolution #105-25 (3-0)
• Set public hearing for Sept. 23, 2025 on BZA Case BZA-25-26 (abandoned sign at 9403 Colerain Ave.) (3-0)
• Set capital budget work session for Oct. 14, 2025 (3-0)
• Approved consent items: Choice One Engineering survey ($7,625), Arcadis detention pond plat ($8,000), Arcadis boundary survey ($8,500), TransUnion database contract ($1,800) (3-0)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Colerain Township Board of Zoning Appeals will conduct a public hearing on three variance requests at its regular meeting. The board will also review and approve minutes from the July 23, 2025 meeting and handle administrative matters.

• BZA-25-10: Request for use variance to allow an event center in a Single Unit Residential zoning district at an unspecified location
• BZA-25-25: Request for variance to permit construction of a privacy fence in an unpermitted yard area
• BZA-25-26: Request to reactivate a nonconforming sign

The Board of Zoning Appeals approved a use variance for a family engagement center at 2477 Adams Rd in the SUR district, with conditions including closing the Adams Rd curb cut, limiting hours to 8am-10pm, and capping occupancy at 50. The board also approved a fence variance for a property near 11740 Kettering Dr and denied an appeal to reactivate a nonconforming sign at 9403 Colerain Ave. All votes were unanimous (5-0).

• Approved use variance for event center at 2477 Adams Rd with conditions (5-0)
• Approved fence variance with conditions for property near 11740 Kettering Dr (5-0)
• Denied appeal to reactivate nonconforming sign at 9403 Colerain Ave (5-0)
• Approved July 23, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0)

Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees

The Colerain Township Board of Trustees will consider several public safety and development items, including a $16,970 software license agreement with Julota, a $13,556.34 change order for Fire Station 26 & 102, and resolutions declaring four junk motor vehicles. They will also vote on signage cases, a planning and zoning fee schedule update, and set a public hearing for the Taylor Glen Phase 2 Lighting District. The meeting includes routine items like minutes approval and a presentation for a newly promoted employee.

• Motion to authorize SaaS license agreement with Julota for $16,970.00
• Motion to approve Change Order #7 - Pepper Construction - Fire Station 26 & 102 - $13,556.34
• Resolutions declaring junk motor vehicles at 2480 Clovercrest Dr., 2900 Geraldine Dr., 8209 Chesswood Dr., and 8585 Sunlight Dr.
• Resolution on BZA Case ZCE-25-7, abandoned signage at 2539 W. Galbraith Rd.
• Motion to set public hearing for Taylor Glen Phase 2 Lighting District on September 9, 2025 at 6pm at 4200 Springdale Road

The Board of Trustees approved a $16,970 software license agreement with Julota for Fire and EMS community paramedicine operations, replacing Rainbow Healthcare. They also approved a $13,556.34 change order for Fire Station 26 & 102 construction, several nuisance and junk vehicle abatement resolutions, and a new zoning fee schedule. A public hearing for the Taylor Glen Phase 2 lighting district was set for September 9, 2025.

• Approved $16,970 Julota SaaS license agreement (all yes)
• Approved Change Order #7 for Fire Station 26 & 102, $13,556.34 (all yes)
• Adopted Resolution #95-25 declaring nuisance and ordering abatement at 14 properties (all yes)
• Adopted Resolutions #96-99 declaring junk motor vehicles at 4 properties (all yes)
• Adopted Resolutions #100-102 declaring abandoned/illegal signage at 3 locations (all yes)
• Approved updated Planning & Zoning fee schedule (all yes)
• Set public hearing for Taylor Glen Phase 2 lighting district for Sept 9, 2025 (all yes)
• Adopted Resolution #103-25 amending appropriations for five funds (all yes)

Special Meeting of the Board of Trustees

The Colerain Township Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting to consider new business, including three Community Entertainment/Redevelopment Bond (CERB) requests. The board will vote on loan applications from DSWW Borrower I LLC, Osterkamp, and a property at 10547 Pottinger Rd. The meeting also includes routine items like approval of minutes.

• CERB-25-65 & CERB-25-66 (DSWW Borrower I LLC)
• CERB-25-67 through CERB-25-69 (Osterkamp)
• CERB-25-70 (10547 Pottinger Rd.)

Zoning Commission

The Colerain Township Zoning Commission will meet on August 19, 2025, to discuss and potentially approve six text amendments to the zoning resolution. These include changes to signage compliance, administrative waivers, swimming pool setbacks, and short-term rental regulations. The meeting will also include procedural items such as approval of minutes and public hearings.

• Initiate text amendment to Section 4.8.5 – Signage Compliance Standards
• Initiate text amendment to Section 6.3.6 – Administrative Waiver
• Initiate text amendment to Section 3.2.4 (B) – Swimming Pools (10-foot setback)
• Initiate text amendment to Comprehensive Use Permissions Table
• Initiate text amendment to remove short-term rental regulations from zoning resolution

Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees

The Colerain Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting to decide on updates to fire department response standards and declare multiple properties as nuisances. The board will also discuss park hours and speed cushions on Fairglen, and vote on a $39,000 stormwater assessment grant for Northgate Mall.

• Motion to adopt changes to Fire and EMS response standards
• Resolution declaring 4 nuisance properties and ordering abatement
• Resolution declaring 2 junk motor vehicles at 3063 Struble Rd. and 11269 Templeton Dr.
• Motion authorizing $39,000 stormwater grant for Northgate Mall
• Discussion on park hours and speed cushions on Fairglen

The Board of Trustees approved multiple resolutions declaring nuisance properties and ordering abatement, adopted updated Fire and EMS standards, and approved installing four speed cushions on Fairglen using Trustee Unger's discretionary funds. They also authorized a $39,000 grant agreement for a stormwater assessment at Northgate Mall and approved consent items including a fire lieutenant promotion and new hires. Public hearings on abandoned signage were held but no decisions were recorded on those cases.

• Adopted Fire and EMS Standards of Response Coverage and Community Risk Assessment (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution #88-25 declaring 16 nuisance properties and ordering abatement (3-0)
• Approved Resolutions #89-25 through #92-25 declaring registrable rental properties and ordering abatement (3-0 each)
• Approved Resolutions #93-25 and #94-25 declaring junk motor vehicles and ordering abatement (3-0 each)
• Approved installation of 4 speed cushions on Fairglen using Trustee Unger's discretionary funds up to $20,000 (3-0)
• Authorized Township Administrator to execute $39,000 grant agreement with Hamilton County for stormwater environmental assessment at Northgate Mall (3-0)
• Approved consent items including promotion of Ed Shannon to Fire Lieutenant at $34.69/hr and multiple new fire recruits (3-0)
• Withdrew prior motion to submit a bid to Great Parks (3-0)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Colerain Board of Zoning Appeals will meet to hear several requests for variances, a use variance, and a conditional use approval. The agenda includes proposed variances for accessory structures, outdoor storage, an event center, an automotive service, and a group home for children. One item regarding an accessory building at 5766 Dry Ridge Road is noted as canceled.

• BZA-25-8: Variance for outdoor residential storage at 6066 Blue Rock Road
• BZA-25-10: Use variance for an event center in the SUR district at 2744 Adams Road
• BZA-25-15: Conditional use approval for a children's group home at 9391 Jericho Drive
• BZA-25-23: Use variance for Automotive Service in the MUR district at 3360 Galbraith Road
• BZA-25-19: Variance for an accessory building at 5766 Dry Ridge Road (Canceled)

The Colerain Township Board of Zoning Appeals approved variances for outdoor storage at 6066 Blue Rock Road (4-1), accessory structures at 5766 Dry Ridge Road, 8505 Althaus Road, 8871 Colerain Avenue, 5000 Hanley Road, and 12055 Lick Road (all 5-0), and a use variance for auto reconditioning at 3360 Galbraith Road (5-0). The board denied a conditional use for a group home at 9391 Jericho Drive (5-0) and continued a use variance for an event center at 2744 Adams Road to the next meeting. One case (BZA-25-19) was canceled.

• Approved variance for outdoor storage containers at 6066 Blue Rock Rd with conditions (max 2 containers, privacy fence) (4-1)
• Continued use variance for event center at 2744 Adams Rd to next meeting (5-0)
• Denied conditional use for group home at 9391 Jericho Dr (5-0)
• Approved variance for accessory structure in front yard at 5766 Dry Ridge Rd (5-0)
• Approved variance for ticket booth in side yard at 8505 Althaus Rd (5-0)
• Approved variance for accessory building at 8871 Colerain Ave (5-0)
• Approved variance for accessory building at 5000 Hanley Rd (5-0)
• Approved variance for accessory building at 12055 Lick Rd (5-0)

Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees

The Colerain Township Board of Trustees will hold its regular meeting, including presentations, citizen comments, and votes on several public safety and development items. Key actions include declaring nuisances and junk motor vehicles at three properties, setting public hearings for abandoned signage cases, and authorizing a natural gas aggregation agreement. The board will also consider a major amendment to a final development plan and approve consent items including new hires and a donation.

• Resolution declaring junk motor vehicles at 2813 Banning Rd., 2968 Compton Rd., and 11269 Templeton Dr.
• Motion to issue noise resolution permit to St. John the Baptist Church
• Public hearings set for Aug 12, 2025 on abandoned signage at 2539 W. Galbraith Rd., 9090 Pippin Rd., and 9406 Pippin Rd.
• Motion authorizing natural gas aggregation agreement at rate not exceeding Duke Energy's GCR rate for 12 months
• Consent items: $4,500 engagement letter, $300 donation, new hires at $27.50/hr and $22.15/hr

The Board of Trustees approved an amended major development plan for the Joseph property, limiting egress to eastbound only and using the current curb cut, after denying the original plan. The board also passed several nuisance and junk vehicle abatement resolutions, approved a noise permit for St. John the Baptist Church's festival, and authorized the Township Administrator to sign a natural gas aggregation agreement. All votes were unanimous except the development plan votes, which were split.

• Denied original major amendment to final development plan, Resolution 29-12 (2-1)
• Approved amended development plan with egress eastbound only and current curb cut (2-1)
• Approved Resolution #83-25 declaring nuisances at 8 properties (3-0)
• Approved Resolution #84-25 declaring junk motor vehicles at 2813 Banning Rd (3-0)
• Approved Resolution #85-25 declaring junk motor vehicles at 2968 Compton Rd (3-0)
• Approved Resolution #86-25 declaring junk motor vehicle at 11269 Templeton Dr (3-0)
• Approved noise permit for St. John the Baptist Church festival Aug 1-3 (3-0)
• Approved natural gas aggregation agreement authorization (3-0)

Special Meeting of the Board of Trustees

The Colerain Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting to consider multiple Community Entertainment/Recreation Board (CERB) applications. The agenda lists six items of new business, each involving a different applicant or group, but provides no details on the nature of the requests. The meeting will also include opening formalities, approval of minutes, and adjournment.

• CERB-25-54 through CERB-25-56 (Emily I Emmons)
• CERB-25-57 (Leela Kuikel & Bhima Bajgai)
• CERB-25-58 through CERB-25-60 (Leela Kuikel)
• CERB-25-61 & CERB-25-62 (Sequoia Court LLC)
• CERB-25-63 & CERB-25-64 (Choice Center Inc.)

The Board of Trustees held a special meeting and voted unanimously to declare three properties (CERB-25-54 through 56) as rental properties, requiring registration within 7 days or facing fees. All other rental registration cases were closed with no further action because owners had already registered the properties. The board also approved the June 18, 2025 minutes.

• Declared CERB-25-54 through 56 as rental properties, requiring registration in 7 days (5-0)
• Took no further action on CERB-25-57 (owner registered) (5-0)
• Took no further action on CERB-25-58 through 60 (owner registered) (5-0)
• Took no further action on CERB-25-61 and 62 (owner registered) (5-0)
• Took no further action on CERB-25-63 and 64 (owner registered) (5-0)
• Approved June 18, 2025 minutes as written (5-0)

Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees

The Colerain Township Board of Trustees will hold public hearings and vote on several zoning text amendments, including new rules for food trucks and one-time special events, and a major amendment to a final development plan. They will also consider adopting ballot language for a police tax levy, a $79,500 sidewalk contract, and various property nuisance declarations. The meeting includes routine items like minutes approval and administrative reports.

• Public hearings on zoning amendments for mobile food services (CZC-25-5) and one-time special events (CZC-25-8)
• Resolution adopting ballot language for a police tax levy
• Contract with Husac Paving & Excavating for Geraldine Sidewalk Breezway Project for $79,500
• Resolutions declaring junk motor vehicles at 2610 Sandhurst Dr., 2900 Geraldine Dr., and 9509 Pulver Dr.
• Motion adopting 2026 tax budget

The Board of Trustees approved a resolution to place a 2.9-mill police levy on the ballot, which would fund additional officers and services. They also approved several zoning amendments, including new regulations for mobile food services and one-time special events, and tabled a decision on a major development plan amendment for Joseph Toyota. Multiple administrative items, including contracts and personnel promotions, were approved.

• Adopted Resolution #76-25 placing 2.9-mill police levy on ballot (3-0)
• Approved Resolution #81-25 updating mobile food service zoning standards (3-0)
• Approved Resolution #82-25 creating one-time special event permit process (3-0)
• Tabled Resolution on Joseph Toyota major development plan amendment (3-0)
• Approved $79,500 sidewalk contract with Husac Paving & Excavating (3-0)
• Approved $200,000 grant reallocation for Sears purchase (3-0)
• Approved CIC repayment agreement for Sears purchase over 10 years (3-0)
• Denied motion to start zoning text amendment for alternative financial services (1-2)

Colerain Community Improvement Corporation

The Colerain Community Improvement Corporation will consider two new business items: a motion to sell parcel 510-0013-0011-00 at 2800 West Kemper, and a motion authorizing an agreement with the township for repayment of the Sears purchase. The meeting also includes roll call, approval of agenda and minutes, and adjournment.

• Motion to sell parcel 510-0013-0011-00 (2800 West Kemper)
• Motion authorizing agreement between Colerain Township CIC and Township for repayment of Sears purchase

The Colerain Community Improvement Corporation approved selling parcel 510-0013-0011-00 at 2800 West Kemper to Brick Dwelling LLC for $27,500, with a 60-day closing and a requirement that construction begin within two years. The board also authorized a 10-year repayment agreement with the Township to reimburse the general fund for the Sears purchase and holding costs. Both motions passed unanimously (6-0).

• Approved sale of parcel 510-0013-0011-00 to Brick Dwelling LLC for $27,500 (6-0)
• Approved agreement with Township for 10-year repayment of Sears purchase and holding costs (6-0)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Colerain Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a regular meeting to hear four variance requests (BZA-25-8, BZA-25-10, BZA-25-12, BZA-25-14) at specific properties. The board will also address six administrative signage matters, including abandoned and illegally placed signs. The meeting includes standard procedural items such as roll call, swearing in of speakers, and approval of minutes from the previous meeting.

• Variance request at 6066 Blue Rock Rd. (BZA-25-8)
• Use variance request at 2477 Adams Rd. (BZA-25-10)
• Variance request at 11686 Pippin Rd. (BZA-25-12)
• Variance request at 4704 Hubble Rd. (BZA-25-14)
• Abandoned signage at 2539 and 2545 W. Galbraith Rd.; illegally placed signage at 8854, 9090, 9109 Pippin Rd.; abandoned signage at 9406 Pippin Rd.

The Board of Zoning Appeals approved a variance for a 6-foot privacy fence at 11686 Pippin Rd, with the condition that the fence not extend beyond the midpoint between the house and the property line. A variance for a 19-foot double-decker fireplace at 4704 Hubble Rd was initially denied but later approved with a condition allowing 19.5 feet in height. Two variance requests were continued to the next meeting, and the board declared several signs abandoned or illegally placed along Galbraith and Pippin Roads.

• Approved 6-foot privacy fence variance at 11686 Pippin Rd with midpoint condition (5-0)
• Approved 19.5-foot fireplace height variance at 4704 Hubble Rd after initial denial (5-0)
• Continued variance request at 6066 Blue Rock Rd to next meeting (5-0)
• Continued variance request at 2477 Adams Rd to next meeting (5-0)
• Declared sign at 2539 W. Galbraith Rd a valid violation (4-0, 1 abstention)
• Declared sign at 2545 W. Galbraith Rd abandoned (5-0)
• Declared banner sign at 8854 Pippin Rd illegally placed (5-0)
• Declared signs at 9090 Pippin Rd illegally placed (5-0)

Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees

The Colerain Board of Trustees will hold public hearings and vote on zoning text amendments, including one to conditionally permit cannabis dispensaries. They will also consider several motions to set public hearings for future zoning changes, adopt ballot language for a police tax levy, and handle routine administrative items.

• Public Hearing and Resolution on Zoning Case CZC-25-2 to conditionally permit cannabis dispensaries
• Public Hearing and Resolution on Zoning Case CZC-25-3 for technical corrections to Zoning Resolution
• Motion to set public hearing for Major Amendment to Final Development Plan, Resolution 29-12
• Motion to set public hearing for Zoning Case CZC-25-5 on mobile food services regulations
• Resolution adopting ballot language for Police Tax levy

The Board of Trustees approved a zoning text amendment to conditionally permit cannabis dispensaries in certain districts, and another to correct technical errors in the zoning resolution. They also tabled a decision on the police levy ballot language until July 8, after discussing three millage options. Public hearings were held with no public comment, and several administrative items were approved, including new hires and donations.

• Approved Resolution #74-25 for cannabis dispensary zoning (3-0)
• Approved Resolution #75-25 for zoning technical corrections (3-0)
• Tabled police levy ballot language to July 8 (3-0)
• Approved Resolution #72-25 to dispose of surplus fire vehicle (3-0)
• Approved Resolution #73-25 for nuisance abatement at 13 properties (3-0)
• Approved consent items including new hires and donations (3-0)
• Set public hearings for July 8 on development plan and zoning amendments (3-0)
• Moved November 25 meeting to November 11 (3-0)

Colerain Community Improvement Corporation

The Colerain Community Improvement Corporation board will consider selling a parcel at 2800 West Kemper, discuss the potential sale of Station 26, and vote on extending a brokerage agreement. The meeting includes routine approval of agenda and minutes.

• Motion to sell parcel 510-0013-0011-00 (2800 West Kemper)
• Update, discussion, and potential action on sale of Station 26
• Motion to extend commercial brokerage agreement with Nick Barela at Republic Commercial Real Estate by 90 days

The Colerain Community Improvement Corporation tabled a decision on selling the 0.8-acre parcel at 2800 West Kemper Road after a motion to sell it to the next-door neighbor for $25,000 failed 0-5. The board will revisit the sale at a future meeting to confirm developer plans, zoning, and county requirements. Separately, the board extended the commercial brokerage agreement with Nick Barela for 90 days due to the Station 26 sale not closing.

• Approved agenda and prior minutes unanimously (5-0)
• Motion to sell 2800 West Kemper parcel to neighbor for $25,000 failed (0-5)
• Tabled discussion on sale of 2800 West Kemper parcel until next meeting (5-0)
• Extended commercial brokerage agreement with Nick Barela for 90 days (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 5:48 PM (5-0)

Special Meeting of the Board of Trustees

The Colerain Township Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting to discuss and potentially approve four economic development agreements under the Community Economic Revitalization Board (CERB) program. The agreements involve XL Investments LLC, Charles Day, Yasjam Ltd, and Nordmeyer Properties LLC.

• CERB-25-45 & CERB-25-46 (XL Investments LLC)
• CERB-25-47 Through CERB-25-49 (Charles Day)
• CERB-25-50 & CERB-25-51 (Yasjam Ltd)
• CERB-25-52 & CERB-25-53 (Nordmeyer Properties LLC)

The Board of Trustees held a special meeting to address Community Enhancement and Rental Board (CERB) cases. They approved staff recommendations to declare properties owned by XL Investments LLC, Charles Day, and Yasjam Ltd as rental properties, requiring registration within 7 days or facing fees. No action was taken on Nordmeyer Properties LLC because the owner had already registered. The meeting was procedural and focused solely on these rental determinations.

• Declared CERB-25-45/46 (XL Investments LLC) as rental properties (5-0)
• Declared CERB-25-47/48/49 (Charles Day) as rental properties (5-0)
• Declared CERB-25-50/51 (Yasjam Ltd) as rental properties (5-0)
• Took no action on CERB-25-52/53 (Nordmeyer Properties LLC) as owner already registered (5-0)
• Approved minutes from May 21, 2025 (3-0, 2 abstentions)

Zoning Commission

The Colerain Township Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on three proposed zoning text amendments: one to add and revise standards for mobile food services (food trucks, trailers, temporary vending), one to update and reorganize agricultural use provisions (definitions, accessory structures, animal-keeping), and one to establish new regulations for one-time special events (timelines, permits, performance standards). A fourth amendment on technical corrections has been canceled. The commission will also approve minutes from the May 20 meeting and hear public comments.

• Public hearing CZC-25-5: Zone text amendment on Mobile Food Services (food trucks, trailers, temporary vending)
• Public hearing CZC-25-6: Zone text amendment on Agricultural Uses (definitions, accessory structures, animal-keeping)
• Public hearing CZC-25-7: CANCELED - Technical Corrections Part 2
• Public hearing CZC-25-8: New regulations for One-Time Special Events (timelines, permits, performance standards)
• Approval of May 20, 2025 minutes

The Colerain Township Zoning Commission approved two zoning text amendments: one updating mobile food service regulations (CZC-25-5) and another establishing new rules for one-time special events (CZC-25-8), both by unanimous 5-0 votes. A third amendment on agricultural uses (CZC-25-6) was tabled so staff can hold a public forum for resident feedback on proposed chicken, livestock, and beekeeping rules. A fourth amendment (CZC-25-7) was canceled.

• Approved mobile food services text amendment CZC-25-5 (5-0)
• Approved one-time special events text amendment CZC-25-8 (5-0)
• Tabled agricultural uses text amendment CZC-25-6 for public forum (5-0)
• Canceled technical corrections text amendment CZC-25-7
• Approved May 20, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0)

Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees

The Colerain Township Board of Trustees will hold public hearings on the 2026 tax budget and two abandoned sign cases, then consider resolutions and motions on public safety, public services, development, and administration. Key items include a resolution to levy a police tax exceeding the ten-mill limitation, a revised planning and zoning fee schedule, and multiple property abatement declarations. The meeting also includes presentations on the retirement of Police K9 Tao and recognition of Citizen's Police Academy volunteers.

• Resolution of necessity for levying a tax exceeding ten-mill limitation for the Police Department
• Motion to adopt revised Planning & Zoning Fee Schedule
• Resolutions declaring junk motor vehicles at 3561 W. Kemper Rd., 2563 Grant Ave., 2610 Sandhurst Dr., 3256 Deshler Dr., 3261 Deshler Dr., and 8765 Forfeit Run Rd.
• Resolutions declaring vacant registrable properties at 6710 Thompson Rd. and 7681 Livingston Rd.
• Contract with AARP for Fall Prevention - $2,500

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Colerain Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a regular meeting to hear three variance requests from property owners. The board will also consider approving minutes from its February 26, 2025 meeting and handle administrative matters.

• Variance for outdoor residential storage at 6066 Blue Rock Road
• Variance to comprehensive development standards at 2411 Roosevelt Avenue
• Variance for parking and landscaping standards at 3310 Compton Road
• Approval of February 26, 2025 minutes

Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees

The Colerain Board of Trustees will meet to discuss administrative reports, strategic planning, and various zoning matters. The board will consider setting public hearings for June 10, 2025, regarding zoning text amendments and property abatement cases. Additionally, the trustees will vote on 2026 strategic priorities and amended appropriations.

• Public hearing for Case CZC-25-2 regarding cannabis dispensary zoning
• Public hearing for Case CZC-25-3 to correct zoning resolution errors
• Resolution for 9872 Greenriver Drive consent decree
• Promotion of James Dietrich to Full-Time Firefighter/EMT at $22.56 per hour
• Resolution for adoption of amended appropriations

Special Meeting of the Board of Trustees

The Colerain Board of Trustees meets as the Code Enforcement Review Board to consider old and new business regarding property code cases. The agenda includes reviews for specific addresses and properties associated with LLCs and individuals. The meeting opens at 7:00 p.m. with the Pledge of Allegiance and approval of minutes.

• Old business: CERB-25-02 (6710 Thompson Rd.)
• Old business: CERB-25-23 (8813 Planet Dr.)
• Old business: CERB-25-31 Through CERB-25-33 (CSMA FT LLC)
• New business: CERB-25-36 (7681 Livingston Rd.)
• New business: CERB-25-37 (2821 Hyannis Dr.)

The Board of Trustees voted unanimously (3-0) to register several properties as vacant or rental under Colerain's registration program, with fees and deadlines as recommended by staff. Actions included declaring properties vacant at 6710 Thompson Rd., 8813 Planet Dr., 7681 Livingston Rd., and 3392 Lake Meadow, while taking no action on properties that had already been registered or did not qualify. All votes were 3-0 with no opposition.

• Declared 6710 Thompson Rd. vacant, registration due in 7 days (3-0)
• Declared 8813 Planet Dr. vacant, registration due in 7 days (3-0)
• Took no action on CERB-25-31 through 25-33 after properties were registered (3-0)
• Declared 7681 Livingston Rd. vacant with $500 assessment plus fees (3-0)
• Took no further action on 2821 Hyannis Dr. after owner registered and paid fees (3-0)
• Took no action on CERB-25-38 through 25-40 after owner registered rentals (3-0)
• Took no action on 9960 Capstan Dr. due to land contract exemption (3-0)
• Declared 3392 Lake Meadow a rental, owner must register in 7 days or face fees (3-0)

Zoning Commission

The Colerain Zoning Commission will hold public hearings regarding two proposed zoning text amendments. The commission will consider permitting cannabis dispensaries in the Colerain Avenue Corridor and correcting technical errors within the existing Zoning Resolution.

• Public hearing for CZC-25-2: Zone Text Amendment to conditionally permit Cannabis Dispensaries in the Colerain Avenue Corridor
• Public hearing for CZC-25-3: Zone Text Amendment to correct technical errors in the Zoning Resolution

Colerain Community Improvement Corporation

The Colerain Community Improvement Corporation will acknowledge Rendale LLC's declination of a development agreement for Station 26 and discuss pending offers for the property. The board may take action on the offers. The meeting is otherwise routine, covering roll call, agenda, and minutes approval.

• Motion to acknowledge declination of development agreement for Station 26 from Rendale LLC
• Discussion and potential action on pending offers for Station 26

The Colerain Community Improvement Corporation voted to authorize the executive director to execute a purchase contract with California Cars for the Station 26 property, with stipulations including proof of financing, a phase one environmental study, and contract amendments. The board also acknowledged the declination of a development agreement from Rendale LLC for the same property. All votes were unanimous (5-0).

• Acknowledged declination of development agreement for Station 26 from Rendale LLC (5-0)
• Authorized executive director to execute purchase contract with California Cars for Station 26, with stipulations (5-0)
• Appointed Jeff McElravy as recording secretary for the meeting (5-0)
• Approved agenda as written (5-0)

Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees

The Colerain Township Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting on May 6, 2025, starting with an executive session at 6 PM and the public session at 7 PM. They will hear presentations on police staffing and recognize new officers and academy graduates. New business includes a resolution declaring a nuisance, a motion to authorize an agreement with Axon Enterprise for redaction software, and a resolution adopting an updated 911 plan. The board will also set a public hearing on the 2026 tax budget and consider consent items for new hires and a promotion.

• Motion to authorize agreement with Axon Enterprise, Inc. for redaction software
• Resolution adopting updated Final 911 Plan for Hamilton County
• Resolution declaring nuisance and ordering abatement
• Motion to set public hearing on 2026 tax budget for June 10, 2025 at 6PM
• Consent items: new hires and promotion with hourly rates ($16.00–$17.89)

The Board of Trustees approved Resolution #50-25 declaring nine properties as nuisances and ordering abatement of uncontrolled vegetation or refuse, with costs to be assessed to property taxes. They also approved a three-year agreement with Axon Enterprise for redaction software, adopted the updated Hamilton County 911 plan, and approved several other motions including a $24,000 change order and a public hearing date for the 2026 tax budget.

• Approved Resolution #50-25 declaring 9 properties as nuisances (3-0)
• Approved 3-year Axon redaction software agreement, $7,587.86 year 1, $11,083.07 years 2-3 (3-0)
• Adopted Resolution #51-25 approving Hamilton County 911 Final Plan (3-0)
• Approved $24,000 change order (3-0)
• Set public hearing on 2026 tax budget for June 10, 2025 at 6PM (3-0)
• Adopted Resolution #52-25 updating nuisance resolution to include dog-related citations (3-0)
• Approved consent items: new hires and a promotion (3-0)
• Directed law director to send notice of violation to Joseph Toyota for cut on Poole Rd (3-0)

Colerain Community Improvement Corporation

The Colerain Community Improvement Corporation will decide whether to approve a development agreement for the sale of Fire Station 26. The board will also conduct routine procedural items like a roll call and adjournment.

• Approval of Development Agreement for Sale of Station 26

The Colerain Community Improvement Corporation voted unanimously to approve a counteroffer for the sale of Station 26, with changes to the purchase contract and development agreement. The changes include adding 'as is where is' language, making inspections informational only, adding an addendum, and updating the volunteer service provision. The executive director is authorized to sign if the buyer accepts.

• Approved counteroffer for Station 26 sale with contract changes (5-0)
• Changed purchase contract Section 6C from 'none' to 'as is where is'
• Made inspections informational only, not contingent on findings
• Added development agreement as addendum one to purchase contract
• Updated volunteer service provision language
• Authorized executive director to sign if buyer accepts counteroffer

Colerain Community Improvement Corporation

The Colerain Community Improvement Corporation will hold a regular meeting to discuss and potentially act on the sale of Station 26. The agenda includes roll call, approval of agenda and minutes, and public comment. The main item of business is the potential sale of Station 26.

• Discussion and potential action on sale of Station 26

The Colerain Community Improvement Corporation voted to counter Rendale LLC's offer for the sale of Station 26, directing the Development Director and Law Director to negotiate a development agreement to make up the lower sale price. A separate motion passed to accept California Cars' offer without a seller-paid phase one inspection if no agreement is reached by 3:30 PM on April 23rd. The board also approved the agenda and minutes unanimously.

• Approved agenda as advertised (5-0)
• Approved minutes from recent meeting (5-0)
• Motion to counter Rendale LLC offer and negotiate development agreement passed (4-1)
• Motion to counter California Cars offer without seller-paid phase one inspection if no resolution by 3:30 PM April 23 passed (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 5:57 PM (5-0)

Records Commission

The Colerain Township Records Commission is holding its annual meeting. The main action is a motion to approve the updated Records Retention Schedule (RC-2), along with approving the minutes from the December 17, 2024 meeting. The agenda is otherwise procedural.

• Motion to approve meeting minutes from December 17, 2024
• Motion to approve updated Records Retention Schedule (RC-2)

Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees

The Colerain Board of Trustees will meet April 22, 2025 to consider a $10,016 mental-health services contract and three sidewalk-grant applications. They will also hear administrative reports and hold a public address period.

• Motion to sign $10,016.40 contract with Tri-Health Mental Health Services
• Three resolutions declaring junk vehicles at 2766 Byrneside Dr., 5965 Springdale Rd., and 8707 Moonlight Ln.
• Two abatement orders for properties owned by AUX Funding LLC and RP2HAM LLC
• Three sidewalk grant applications for Springdale Road, Poole Road, and Amarillo Court
• Agreement with KnowBe4 for $17,732 cybersecurity training

The Board of Trustees approved a $10,016.40 contract with Tri-Health (Bethesda Healthcare) for mental health services for fire and EMS personnel, along with three junk vehicle abatement resolutions and two rental registration compliance resolutions. They also authorized grant applications for sidewalk and stormwater projects on Springdale Road, Poole Road, and Amarillo Court, and approved a $17,732 IT security training contract with KnowBe4. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved $10,016.40 mental health services contract with Tri-Health (unanimous)
• Declared junk motor vehicles at 2766 Byrneside Dr., 5965 Springdale Rd., 8707 Moonlight Ln. (unanimous)
• Declared registrable properties for AUX Funding LLC and RP2HAM LLC (unanimous)
• Authorized SORTA grant applications for Springdale Rd. sidewalks, Poole Rd. sidewalks, Amarillo Ct. stormwater (unanimous)
• Adopted Transitional Work Program policy and Leaves of Absence update (unanimous)
• Approved $17,732 KnowBe4 IT security training contract (unanimous)
• Approved consent items including electric aggregation at 9.36 cents/kWh and summer camp hires (unanimous)

Special Meeting of the Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees is holding a special work session to discuss the township's long-term financial forecast and the Towne Center Tax Increment Financing (TIF) district. This is a discussion and presentation item, with no formal votes or decisions listed on the agenda.

• Presentation and discussion of Long Term Financial Forecast
• Presentation and discussion of Towne Center TIF

The Board of Trustees held a special meeting to discuss the long-term financial forecast and the Towne Center TIF. No formal votes or decisions were taken; the discussion covered topics such as the General Fund balance, potential state budget cuts, the Sears demolition timeline, and a possible $4 million levy. The meeting adjourned with a unanimous vote.

• Adjourned meeting (all voted yes)

Special Meeting of the Board of Trustees

The Colerain Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting to review five new property code enforcement cases under the Code Enforcement Review Board. The board will also address two old business items related to prior code enforcement reviews.

• CERB-25-23 (8813 Planet Dr.)
• CERB-25-24 & CERB-25-25 (Ahsan Muhammad Salman)
• CERB-25-26 & CERB-25-27 (Centimeter Estates LLC)
• CERB-25-28 Through CERB-25-30 (Folkes Junior)
• CERB-25-31 Through CERB-25-33 (CSMA FT LLC)

The Board of Trustees approved the March 19, 2025 meeting minutes unanimously. They took no further action on several code enforcement cases where properties were registered as vacant or rental, and postponed others to allow owners more time or to consolidate notices. The meeting was adjourned at 6:58pm.

• Approved March 19, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Took no further action on CERB-24-26 (2702 Hyannis Dr.) after vacant registration (5-0)
• Postponed CERB-25-17 (9870 Pippin Rd.) to May 21, 2025 for owner to review options (5-0)
• Took no action on CERB-25-24 & CERB-25-25 after rental registration (5-0)
• Took no further action on CERB-25-26 & CERB-25-27 after rental registration (5-0)
• Postponed cases 31-33 to May 14, 2025 to consolidate notices (5-0)

Colerain Community Improvement Corporation

The Colerain Community Improvement Corporation is meeting to consider accepting transfer of a township-owned vacant property at 2800 West Kemper Road and to discuss potential action on the sale of Station 26. The board will also accept the resignation of board member Dave Moravec. The agenda includes standard items like roll call, approval of minutes, and public comment.

• Motion to accept transfer of township-owned vacant property at 2800 West Kemper Road
• Discussion and potential action on sale of Station 26
• Acceptance of resignation of board member Dave Moravec

The Colerain Community Improvement Corporation voted to accept the township-owned vacant property at 2800 West Kemper Road if the Board of Trustees donates it, intending to sell it for economic development. The board also voted to have Nick Barela obtain updated offers from all potential buyers for Station 26, as all current offers had expired. A motion to negotiate a development agreement with Groesbeck Coffee Collective failed for lack of a second, as did a motion to contact California Cars about its expired offer. The board accepted the resignation of board member Dave Moravec.

• Accepted transfer of 2800 West Kemper Road property if awarded by Trustees (7-0)
• Directed Nick Barela to get updated offers from all Station 26 buyers (6-1)
• Motion to negotiate development agreement with Groesbeck Coffee Collective failed (no second)
• Motion to contact California Cars about expired offer failed (no second)
• Accepted resignation of board member Dave Moravec (6-0, 1 abstention)

Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees

The Colerain Township Board of Trustees will consider several public safety items, including a pay increase for fire and EMS recruits, adoption of an automated license plate reader policy, and multiple nuisance and junk vehicle declarations. They will also discuss park initiatives, sidewalk projects, a marijuana dispensary text amendment, and approve various contracts and personnel actions.

• Motion to increase Fire and EMS recruit pay to $16.95/hour
• Resolution adopting Automated License Plate Reader Policy
• 8 resolutions declaring junk motor vehicles at specific addresses
• Motion to approve $237,750 contract with Choice One Engineering for Compton Road sidewalks
• Resolution to transfer real property at 2800 West Kemper to the CIC

The Colerain Township Board of Trustees approved a $1.45/hour pay increase for part-time fire and EMS recruits, adopted an Automated License Plate Reader policy, and forwarded a letter to state legislators regarding dog law changes. They also approved several sidewalk project agreements, nuisance abatement resolutions, and a contract for engineering services. All votes were unanimous unless noted.

• Approved $1.45/hr pay increase for part-time fire/EMS recruits (3-0)
• Adopted Resolution #30-25 Automated License Plate Reader policy (3-0)
• Forwarded letter to state legislators on dog law changes (3-0)
• Approved noise permit for McDogs Lakeside Saloon (3-0)
• Adopted Resolution #31-25 nuisance abatement for 8 properties (3-0)
• Adopted Resolutions #32-39 declaring junk motor vehicles at 8 properties (3-0 each)
• Approved Poole Road sidewalk agreement with ODOT (3-0)
• Approved Springdale Road East sidewalk agreement with ODOT (3-0)

Special Meeting of the Board of Trustees

The Colerain Board of Trustees holds a special meeting to review minutes, hear citizen comments, and discuss agenda structure changes and an open code enforcement case. No substantive decisions are listed in the agenda.

• Agenda Structure Changes
• Case Update
• CERB-25-17 (9870 Pippin Rd.)

The Code Enforcement Review Board approved the February 19, 2025 meeting minutes (4-0, one abstention) and voted unanimously to postpone a decision on declaring 9870 Pippin Rd. vacant until the property owner can attend the April 16, 2025 meeting. The board also approved agenda structure changes removing the meditation/moment of silence and Citizens' Address sections, and heard status updates on all 2025 cases from police staff.

• Approved February 19, 2025 meeting minutes (4-0, Baldwin abstained)
• Postponed vacancy decision for 9870 Pippin Rd. to April 16, 2025 (5-0)
• Removed 'meditation/moment of silence' from agenda structure
• Removed 'Citizens' Address' section from agenda structure

Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees

The Colerain Township Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting covering public safety, public services, and administration. Key actions include resolutions to dispose of township vehicles, declare nuisance and junk motor vehicles at specific addresses, issue a noise permit, and approve a $58,535 change order for Fire Station 26 & 102. The board will also consider participating in the 2025 ODOT salt contract, directing $500,000 to the capital reserve, and setting a work session on the long-term financial outlook and Towne Center TIF.

• Resolution to dispose of township vehicles and equipment valued over $2,500
• Resolution declaring junk motor vehicles at 2378 Roosevelt Ave., 2520 Springdale Rd., 2750 Royal Glen Dr., and 10229 Springknob Ct.
• Motion to approve Change Order #5 with Pepper Construction for Fire Station 26 & 102 - $58,535
• Resolution authorizing participation in the 2025 ODOT Salt Contract
• Motion to direct $500,000 to the Capital Reserve

The Colerain Township Board of Trustees approved the 2025 permanent appropriations, directing $500,000 of the prior year's surplus to the Capital Reserve. They also authorized the township administrator to negotiate an aggregate price for electrical aggregation, with a limit of 9.7 cents per kWh. Several resolutions were passed for property abatement, junk vehicle removal, and participation in the ODOT salt contract. The board also approved consent items including new hires and wage adjustments.

• Adopted 2025 permanent appropriations (Resolution #29-25) (3-0)
• Directed $500,000 to Capital Reserve (3-0)
• Authorized administrator to negotiate electrical aggregation with 9.7 cent limit (3-0)
• Approved disposal of 7 police vehicles (Resolution #20-25) (3-0)
• Declared nuisance and ordered abatement at 6 properties (Resolution #21-25) (3-0)
• Declared junk motor vehicles at 4 properties (Resolutions #22-25 to #25-25) (3-0)
• Approved change order #5 for Fire Station 26 & 102 construction ($58,535) (3-0)
• Approved all consent items including new hires and wage adjustments (3-0)

Special Meeting of the Board of Trustees

The Colerain Township Board of Trustees is holding a special work session to discuss a potential license plate reader policy. The meeting includes a staff presentation and a discussion on the topic, with no formal action scheduled.

• Staff presentation on potential license plate reader policy
• Discussion on license plate reader policy

The Board of Trustees held a special meeting to discuss a potential license plate reader policy. No formal decision was made; the discussion covered data retention, law enforcement purposes, and cooperation with other agencies. The meeting adjourned without any votes on the policy.

• Discussed license plate reader policy, no action taken
• Adjourned meeting (all voted yes)

Colerain Community Improvement Corporation

The Colerain Community Improvement Corporation will hold a regular meeting to approve the agenda and minutes, and discuss and potentially act on pending offers for Station 26. Public comment will be taken as time permits.

• Discussion and potential action on pending offers for Station 26

The Colerain Community Improvement Corporation voted unanimously to reject all four pending offers for the sale of Station 26 and will revisit the discussion on April 8. The board discussed environmental inspections, zoning changes, and the potential for better offers, with the listing agent noting flexibility in pricing. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Rejected all four offers for Station 26 (6-0)
• Tabled Station 26 sale discussion until April 8 (6-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (6-0)
• Approved prior meeting minutes (6-0)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Colerain Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a regular meeting to hear three appeals: a continued height variance for an accessory structure, a use variance for a Type A Day Care, and a variance for a garage addition. The board will also elect officers and address administrative matters, including several declarations of abandonment, two of which have been withdrawn and one tabled.

• Height variance for accessory structure at 12080 Birchhill Drive (BZA-24-36, continued)
• Use variance to operate Type A Day Care at 6353 Duet Lane (BZA-25-1)
• Variance for detached garage addition at 5370 W. Kemper Road (BZA-25-2)
• Declarations of abandonment at 9391 Pippin Road, 3633 Blue Rock Road, and 9403 Colerain Avenue (tabled)
• Two abandonment applications withdrawn: 8253 Colerain Avenue and 9035 Colerain Avenue

The Colerain Township Board of Zoning Appeals meeting on February 26, 2025, was procedural only. The minutes record no substantive decisions, only the approval of meeting minutes. No votes, motions, or agenda items were documented.

• Approved meeting minutes (no vote tally recorded)

Special Meeting of the Board of Trustees

This is a special meeting of the Colerain Township Board of Trustees, acting as the Code Enforcement Review Board. The board will consider old business cases, including CERB-25-02 at 6710 Thompson Rd. and CERB-25-15 through CERB-25-16, and new business cases, including CERB-25-17 at 9870 Pippin Rd. and rental cases involving AUX Funding LLC and RP2HAM LLC. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with standard items like minutes approval and citizens address.

• CERB-25-02 (6710 Thompson Rd.)
• CERB-25-15 through CERB-25-16
• CERB-25-17 (9870 Pippin Rd.)
• CERB-25-18 through CERB-25-21 (AUX Funding LLC)
• CERB-25-22 through CERB-25-25 (RP2HAM LLC)

Zoning Commission

The Colerain Township Zoning Commission will hold its regular meeting on February 18, 2025, focusing on procedural items such as officer elections and approval of past meeting minutes. The only substantive item is a public hearing for a minor modification to a consent decree for a property at 3500 Struble Road.

• Public hearing for CZC-25-1: Minor Modification to Consent Decree A0007121 at 3500 Struble Road

Colerain Community Improvement Corporation

The Colerain Community Improvement Corporation board will meet to review pending offers for Station 26 and Station 102. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda, only discussions and potential actions regarding the offers.

• Discussion and potential action on pending offers for Station 26
• Discussion and potential action on pending offers for Station 102

Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees

The Colerain Township Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting on February 11, 2025, starting with an executive session at 6 PM and the public session at 7 PM. They will consider several new business items, including a $982,230 contract for a new fire engine, an agreement with Flock Safety for license plate reader cameras, and an electrical aggregation contract at or below $0.0949 per kWh. The board will also discuss potential action on trustee compensation and a superintendent position, and hear presentations on natural gas aggregation and year-end finances.

• Motion to authorize contract with Vogelpohl Fire Equipment for fire engine purchase at $982,230.00
• Motion to authorize agreement with Flock Safety for LPR cameras
• Resolution declaring a junk motor vehicle at 2326 Lincoln Ave.
• Motion to authorize electrical aggregation contract at or below $0.0949 kWh
• Resolution approving ODOT Project PID119068 - Poole Road sidewalks

Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees

The Colerain Township Board of Trustees will consider a range of public safety, public services, and administrative items. Key actions include authorizing an ALS first-responder agreement with Springfield Township, approving the 2025 Road Program for $1,904,130.54, and establishing two lighting districts. The board will also vote on several property-related resolutions and various contracts and appointments.

• Motion to execute ALS first-responder services agreement with Springfield Township for West College Hill and Golfway neighborhoods
• Resolution to accept $75,000 capital grant funding for road projects
• Resolution to establish Marino Lighting District and Taylor Glen Lighting District
• Motion to execute agreement with Hamilton County for $290,000 Community Development Block Grant funding
• Resolution to re-appoint Jeff Weckbach as Township Administrator

The board approved allocating $70,000 from discretionary funds for license plate reader (Flock) camera technology, following resident calls for enhanced safety measures. They also approved the 2025 road program with Adleta Construction for $1,904,130.54, a $88,000 change order for Springdale Road sidewalk design, and several other contracts and resolutions. All votes were unanimous unless noted.

• Approved $70,000 for Flock license plate cameras (3-0)
• Approved 2025 Road Program with Adleta Construction for $1,904,130.54 (3-0)
• Approved $88,000 change order for Springdale Road sidewalk right-of-way plans (3-0)
• Approved ALS first-responder agreement with Springfield Township (3-0)
• Approved LexisNexis Risk Solutions agreement for police search engine (3-0)
• Approved $75,000 capital grant for Heritage Park climbing boulder (3-0)
• Approved $290,000 Community Development Block Grant agreement (3-0)
• Approved re-appointment of Jeff Weckbach as Township Administrator (3-0)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Colerain Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a regular meeting on January 22, 2025, to hear six appeals for conditional use, variances, and other zoning requests. One application (BZA-24-37) has been withdrawn. The board will also approve minutes from the November 20, 2024 meeting.

• Conditional use for Religious Place of Worship at 10899 Pippin Road (BZA-24-33)
• Conditional use for Halfway House / Group Home at 3396 Gayheart Court (BZA-24-34)
• Area variance for landscape buffer at 11709 Hamilton Avenue (BZA-24-35)
• Height variance for accessory structure at 12080 Birchhill Drive (BZA-24-36)
• Use variance for Automotive Sales or Rental at 8263 Clara Road (BZA-24-38)

The Colerain Township Board of Zoning Appeals approved a conditional use for rebuilding a church at 10988 Pippin Rd, denied a conditional use for a group home at 3396 Gayheart Ct, and approved two variances for a Dairy Queen at 11709 Hamilton Ave. The board also tabled a variance request for an accessory structure at 12080 Birchhill Dr and approved a use variance for auto sales at 8263 Clara Rd. All decisions were made with recorded roll call votes.

• Approved conditional use for church rebuild at 10988 Pippin Rd with conditions (5-0)
• Denied conditional use for group home at 3396 Gayheart Ct (5-0)
• Approved landscape buffer variance for Dairy Queen at 11709 Hamilton Ave with condition to double shrubs (5-0)
• Approved retaining wall height variance for Dairy Queen at 11709 Hamilton Ave (5-0)
• Tabled variance for accessory structure at 12080 Birchhill Dr for more architectural plans (4-1)
• Approved use variance for auto sales at 8263 Clara Rd with condition (4-1)

Zoning Commission

The Colerain Zoning Commission is holding a regular meeting with public hearings on two minor modifications to final development plans at 11355 Dallas Boulevard and 9500 Colerain Avenue. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from prior meetings and other routine items.

• Public hearing: Minor modification to Final Development Plan at 11355 Dallas Boulevard (CZC-91-2)
• Public hearing: Minor modification to Final Development Plan at 9500 Colerain Avenue (CZC-92-3)
• Approval of minutes from August 20, 2024 and October 15, 2024 meetings

Colerain Community Improvement Corporation

The Colerain Community Improvement Corporation is meeting to elect officers and consider several property sales, including a vacant corner lot, a training center, and pending offers for two fire stations. The board will also vote on consent items for insurance and financial services. Public comment is allowed as time permits.

• Proposal to sell vacant corner lot at Poole Road and Woodthrush Drive
• Proposal to sell Training Center
• Discussion and potential action on pending offers for Station 26
• Discussion and potential action on pending offers for Station 102
• Motion to accept Director & Officers Liability Insurance Policy with Hylant

The Colerain Community Improvement Corporation held its annual officer elections, re-electing Matt Wahlert as President and other incumbents. The board authorized the executive director to sell a vacant lot at Poole Road and Woodthrush Drive at the highest price, and to enter into a contract for the Training Center sale with a reduced inspection period. Offers for Stations 26 and 102 were discussed but no action was taken.

• Re-elected Matt Wahlert as President (5-0, 1 abstention)
• Re-elected Dan Unger as Vice President (5-0, 1 abstention)
• Re-elected Maggie Klein as Secretary (5-0, 1 abstention)
• Re-elected Jeff McElravy as Treasurer (5-0, 1 abstention)
• Re-elected David Miller as Executive Director (5-0, 1 abstention)
• Elected Dave Moravec as Officer (6-0)
• Authorized executive director to sell vacant lot at Poole Road and Woodthrush Drive at highest price and best use (6-0)
• Authorized executive director to enter contract for Training Center sale at or above high bid, with inspection period reduced to 30 days (6-0)

Special Meeting of the Board of Trustees

The Colerain Township Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting as the Code Enforcement Review Board to consider code enforcement cases. The agenda includes old business items for two properties and new business items for multiple properties, with several cases grouped together. This is a quasi-judicial proceeding, not a general legislative meeting.

• Old business: CERB-24-26 (2702 Hyannis Dr.)
• Old business: CERB-24-29 (2766 Houston Rd.)
• New business: CERB-25-01 (3402 Niagara St.)
• New business: CERB-25-02 (6710 Thompson Rd.)
• New business: CERB-25-03 through CERB-25-16 (grouped cases)

The Colerain Code Enforcement Review Board voted unanimously to declare several properties vacant or as rental properties, approving staff recommendations for fees. They also continued two cases to allow property owners more time to comply, and dismissed cases where owners were already registering their rentals.

• Declared 3402 Niagara St. vacant with $500 assessment and fees (5-0)
• Declared 6710 Thompson Rd. vacant and ordered owner to appear next month (5-0)
• Declared 5 Aligar Properties LLC properties as rentals with registration fees (5-0)
• Dismissed 4 Sameer Maghathe properties as he is registering them (5-0)
• Declared 3 John Staudt properties as rentals with registration fees (5-0)
• Declared 2 Zoe Rentals LLC properties as rentals with registration fees (5-0)
• Continued CERB-24-26 (2702 Hyannis Dr.) to April for permit progress (5-0)
• Continued CERB-24-29 (2766 Houston Rd.) as owner is fixing it up (5-0)

Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees

The Colerain Township Board of Trustees is holding its organizational meeting to elect a president and vice-president and approve routine administrative items for 2025, including fund transfers, capital equipment purchases, payroll calendar, and meeting dates. Two public hearings are scheduled for lighting districts. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major policy decisions or public hearings on substantive matters.

• Election of President and Vice-President
• Resolution authorizing advance of funds - CDBG
• Motion to authorize purchase of capital equipment and vehicles per Schedule A
• Public Hearing - Marino Lighting District
• Public Hearing - Taylor Glen Lighting District

The Board of Trustees held its organizational meeting, electing Ms. Ulrich as President and Mr. Unger as Vice President. They approved resolutions authorizing a $100,000 advance for CDBG projects, transfers totaling over $3.6 million from the General Fund and Fire Fund, amended 2024 appropriations, and various administrative items including capital purchases, payroll calendar, and meeting dates. Public hearings were held for two lighting districts, with one resident opposed to the Marino district.

• Elected Ms. Ulrich as President (unanimous)
• Elected Mr. Unger as Vice President (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution #1-25 authorizing $100,000 advance for CDBG projects (3-0)
• Approved Resolution #2-25 transferring $1.4M to Police, $209,189 to Zoning, $1,126,786 to Parks, $155,553 to Community Center, and $732,175 to Fire Bonds (3-0)
• Approved capital equipment and vehicle purchases per Schedule A (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution #3-25 reducing appropriations in three funds (3-0)
• Approved continuation of part-time employees at current rates (unanimous)
• Approved 2025 payroll calendar (unanimous)