Englewood public meetings in 2025

City Council

Englewood City Council will hold a public hearing on the 2026 budget and vote on approving the budget, appropriations, and several contracts for public safety equipment and the Ohio Patrolmen's Benevolent Association.

• Public Hearing: 2026 Budget
• Resolution 34-25: Approving the 2026 Budget
• Resolution 35-25: Contract for public safety radios
• Resolution 36-25: Purchase of two dump trucks
• Resolution 37-25: Agreement with Ohio Patrolmen's Benevolent Association

The council adopted Resolution 34-25, approving the city’s budget for the fiscal year beginning January 1 2026. It also passed several appropriations and policy resolutions, including funding for current expenses, public‑safety radios, dump‑truck equipment, and a city‑wide generative AI usage policy. The slate of board and commission appointments was accepted. All motions were approved unanimously.

• Approved Resolution 34-25 – 2026 city budget (motion approved)
• Adopted Ordinance 25-12 – appropriations for current expenses FY 2026 (motion approved)
• Adopted Ordinance 25-13 – amended pay grades for FY 2026 (motion approved)
• Adopted Ordinance 25-14 – codified ordinance updates (motion approved)
• Adopted Ordinance 25-15 – revised appropriations for FY 2025 (motion approved)
• Approved Resolution 35-25 – contract for public safety radios (motion approved)
• Approved Resolution 36-25 – purchase and installation of two dump trucks (motion approved)
• Approved Resolution 38-25 – city‑wide generative AI usage policy (motion approved)

Planning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Appeals Board will hold a public hearing on Variance Application 25‑07 for Marathon Gas at 858 Union Boulevard. The board will also consider approval of the November 5, 2025 meeting minutes and conduct routine items such as swearing in witnesses, old business, and new business.

• Variance Application 25‑07: public hearing for Marathon Gas at 858 Union Boulevard
• Approval of minutes from the November 5, 2025 meeting
• Swearing in of witnesses
• Discussion of old business items
• Discussion of new business items

The Englewood Planning and Zoning Appeals Commission met on Dec. 3, 2025. The board approved the minutes from the November 2025 meeting by a unanimous vote. It then approved Variance Application 25-07 for 858 Union Boulevard, permitting a new building that includes the existing gas station and additional retail space. No other business was discussed.

• Approved November 2025 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved Variance Application 25-07 for 858 Union Blvd (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 5:57 P.M.

City Council

The City Council will hold a first reading for three bills regarding pay grades, utility charges, and purchasing contracts. The meeting also includes updates on the city's strategic plan and a crosswalk engineering study.

• Bill 25-09: Proposed changes to water and sewer service charges for residents inside and outside the city
• Bill 25-08: Proposed amendment to pay grade assignments for full-time positions for fiscal year 2026
• Bill 25-10: Proposed alignment of purchasing and construction contracts with ORC 9.17 revisions
• Discussion on changing the start time of Council Meetings
• Update on the Crosswalk Engineering Study

The Englewood City Council adopted the first reading of Ordinances 25-08, 25-09 and 25-10, each receiving unanimous support. Council members also approved Bill 25-11, changing the standard council meeting time from 7:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., with a 6‑1 vote. The meeting minutes were approved and the council adjourned at 8:02 p.m.

• Approved first reading of Ordinance 25-08 (7-0)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 25-09 (7-0)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 25-10 (7-0)
• Approved adding Bill 25-11 to agenda (7-0)
• Approved first reading of Bill 25-11 to change meeting time (6-1)
• Approved minutes from Oct. 14, 2025 meeting
• Adjourned meeting (7-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Appeals Board will hold a public hearing on Conditional Use Application 25-06 concerning the Upper Room House of Mercy at 210 Wolf Avenue. The agenda also lists routine items such as approval of minutes and election of officers, but no other specific actions are detailed. The board may discuss old and new business, though no concrete items are identified.

• Public hearing – Conditional Use Application 25-06 for 210 Wolf Ave (Upper Room House of Mercy)

The board reappointed Karen Strider‑liames as president, Brent Fisher as vice president, and Frances Clark as secretary. The minutes from the April 2025 meeting were approved. The commission approved Conditional Use Application 25‑06 for Upper Room House of Mercy to operate a church at 210 Wolf Avenue. All motions passed with the recorded vote totals.

• Reappointed President Karen Strider‑liames, Vice President Brent Fisher, Secretary Frances Clark (vote: all yea)
• Approved April 2025 meeting minutes (yea: Gough, Clark, Fisher; abstain: Bankston, Strider‑liames)
• Approved Conditional Use Application 25‑06 for Upper Room House of Mercy (yea: Bankston, Fisher, Strider‑liames, Gough, Clark)

City Council

The Englewood City Council will consider several procurement resolutions. These include authorizing the purchase of two replacement dump truck chassis, two replacement leaf vacs, and two 2026 model year police equipped vehicles. The council will also amend the 2025 curb and sidewalk repair contract with Coate Construction, LLC, and approve a demolition contract for 7711 Hoke Road. Additional items include seeking membership in the AARP Network of Age‑Friendly Communities and a contract for a Horton ambulance system.

• Resolution 27-25 – authorize purchase of two replacement dump truck chassis
• Resolution 28-25 – authorize purchase of two replacement leaf vacs
• Resolution 29-25 – amend 2025 curb and sidewalk repair contract with Coate Construction, LLC
• Resolution 30-25 – authorize contract to remount a Horton ambulance and purchase a Stryker power cot system
• Resolution 31-25 – authorize purchase of two 2026 model year police equipped vehicles

The council unanimously adopted seven resolutions authorizing purchases of dump truck chassis, leaf vacs, a curb repair contract amendment, a Horton ambulance remount, two police equipped vehicles, AARP network membership, and a lawn service contract for demolition at 7711 Hoke Road. The minutes from the September 23, 2025 meeting were also approved. All votes were yea.

• Approved purchase of two replacement dump truck chassis (7 yea votes)
• Approved purchase of two replacement leaf vacs (7 yea votes)
• Approved amendment to 2025 curb and sidewalk repair contract with Coate Construction, LLC (7 yea votes)
• Approved contract to remount a Horton ambulance and purchase a Stryker power cot system (7 yea votes)
• Approved purchase of two 2026 model year police equipped vehicles (7 yea votes)
• Approved seeking membership in the AARP Network of Age‑Friendly Communities (7 yea votes)
• Approved contract with Bladecutter’s Lawn Service for demolition of 7711 Hoke Road (7 yea votes)

City Council

The Englewood City Council will vote on several resolutions, including adopting the budget commission's tax levy rates, amending the street resurfacing program with the John R. contract for Jurgensen Company, applying for federal IIJA funds through the Miami Valley Regional Planning Commission, and adopting a city‑wide cybersecurity program. The meeting also includes routine items such as approval of minutes, visitor recognitions, and reports from the mayor and city manager.

• Resolution 23-25 – Accepting tax levy amounts and rates set by the Budget Commission and certifying them to the County Auditor
• Resolution 24-25 – Authorizing the City Manager to amend the street resurfacing program with the John R. contract for the 2025 Jurgensen Company
• Resolution 25-25 – Authorizing the submission of an application for federal IIJA funds through the Miami Valley Regional Planning Commission
• Resolution 26-25 – Adopting a city‑wide cybersecurity program

The council approved the minutes from the August 26 meeting and excused Mr. Huelsman from the session. It adopted four resolutions: authorizing tax levies, amending the 2025 street resurfacing contract, applying for federal IIJA funds, and implementing a city‑wide cybersecurity program. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Excused Mr. Huelsman from the meeting (unanimous approval)
• Approved August 26 minutes (unanimous approval)
• Adopted Resolution 23-25 authorizing tax levies (unanimous approval)
• Adopted Resolution 24-25 amending street resurfacing contract (unanimous approval)
• Adopted Resolution 25-25 to apply for federal IIJA funds (unanimous approval)
• Adopted Resolution 26-25 establishing a city‑wide cybersecurity program (unanimous approval)
• Adjourned the meeting (unanimous approval)

City Council

The City Council will meet to discuss a police department presentation and receive updates on a crosswalk engineering study and electronic signs. The agenda includes standard reports from the City Manager and Mayor.

• Police Department presentation on Less Lethal Technologies
• Crosswalk Engineering Study update
• Electronic Sign update
• Strategic Plan update

The council voted to excuse Mr. Daugherty, with all six members present voting yea. The minutes from the July 22, 2025 meeting were approved as written. Discussions on the electronic sign proposal and the crosswalk engineering study were both tabled for a later date. The motion to adjourn the meeting was also approved unanimously.

• Excuse Mr. Daugherty from the meeting – approved (all six members voted yea)
• Approve July 22, 2025 minutes – approved
• Electronic sign update – discussion tabled
• Crosswalk engineering study – discussion tabled
• Adjourn meeting – approved (all six members voted yea)

City Council

The council adopted Ordinance 25-07 to revise appropriations for the 2025 fiscal year. It approved Resolution 21-25 authorizing a contract with National Water Services for water‑plant maintenance. It also approved Resolution 22-25 to develop the Englewood downtown master plan. The electronic sign update was tabled for further study.

• Approved Ordinance 25-07 (revising appropriations) – yea votes from Rietman, Rarick, Huelsman, Daugherty, Gough, McGrail, Henne
• Approved Resolution 21-25 (contract with National Water Services) – yea votes from Huelsman, Daugherty, Gough, McGrail, Henne, Rietman, Rarick
• Approved Resolution 22-25 (downtown master plan) – yea votes from Rarick, Huelsman, Daugherty, Gough, McGrail, Henne, Rietman
• Tabled discussion on electronic sign update – motion to table pending staff collection of additional examples
• Adjourned meeting – yea votes from Gough, McGrail, Henne, Rietman, Rarick, Huelsman, Daugherty

City Council

The council approved the first reading of Ordinance 25-06, which authorizes assessments for sidewalk, curb and drive apron repairs. A motion to excuse Mr. Rarick and Mrs. Rietman from the meeting was approved. The liquor permit hearing request for 404 W. National Road was tabled. The city reported receiving $757,000 for a storm‑drain improvement project.

• Adopted Ordinance 25-06 (first reading) – levy assessments for sidewalks (5 yea)
• Excused Mr. Rarick and Mrs. Rietman from the meeting (5 yea)
• Tabled liquor permit hearing request for 404 W. National Road (5 yea)
• Ended executive session (4 yea)
• Adjourned meeting (5 yea)
• Approved minutes from June 10, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Reported receipt of $757,000 grant for storm‑drain project (informational)
• Approved city’s participation in SINBON grand opening (informational)

City Council

The council approved Resolution 18-25, adopting Englewood's 2025 Strategic Plan. It also adopted Ordinance 25-05 to donate land to the City of Clayton and provide a temporary easement for the Hoke Road widening project, and amended the public records policy and the curb and sidewalk repair contract. Liquor permit hearing requests were tabled, and staff was directed to proceed with an engineering study for a new crosswalk.

• Adopted Ordinance 25-05 (land donation to City of Clayton & temporary easement for Hoke Road widening) – approved (unanimous yea)
• Approved Resolution 18-25 adopting the 2025 Strategic Plan – approved (unanimous yea)
• Approved Resolution 19-25 amending the Public Records Policy – approved (unanimous yea)
• Approved Resolution 20-25 amending the 2025 curb and sidewalk repair contract with Coate Construction, LLC – approved (unanimous yea)
• Tabled liquor permit hearing requests for 1273 S. Main St. and 320 W. National Rd. Suite 6 – approved (unanimous yea)
• Authorized engineering study for a crosswalk at Union Boulevard near JD’s Frozen Custard and Centennial Park – approved (unanimous yea)
• Excused Mr. Rarick from the meeting – approved (unanimous yea)
• Approved minutes from the May 13, 2025 meeting – approved (unanimous yea)

City Council

The Englewood City Council adopted Ordinance 25-04 to revise appropriations for fiscal year 2025. It approved four resolutions: Geoweb slope protection at Main and National Road, a joint electric street‑lighting price schedule, a 2025 street‑resurfacing contract with John R. Jurgensen Company, and renewal of an employee medical and prescription drug insurance program. The council also appointed Jeffrey Bankston to the Planning Commission and set a public workshop on the new strategic plan for May 27. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved Ordinance 25-04 revising appropriations (7 yea votes)
• Approved Resolution 14-25 authorizing Geoweb slope protection project (7 yea votes)
• Approved Resolution 15-25 to negotiate joint electric street‑lighting pricing (7 yea votes)
• Approved Resolution 16-25 contracting 2025 street resurfacing with John R. Jurgensen Co. (7 yea votes)
• Approved Resolution 17-25 renewing employee health insurance agreement (7 yea votes)
• Appointed Jeffrey Bankston to the Planning Commission (7 yea votes)
• Scheduled public workshop on strategic plan for May 27 (7 yea votes)

City Council

The Englewood City Council adopted first‑reading ordinances for a zoning code amendment (Bill 25‑02) and a major S‑PUD modification at 360 W. National Road (Bill 25‑03). It also approved three resolutions: accepting the Tax Incentive Review Council recommendation, reimbursing the water‑main replacement fund for the Camborne Drive project, and authorizing a contract with Coate Construction for the West National Road/Main Street ADA sidewalk improvement. All motions passed with the recorded vote totals.

• Adopted Ordinance 25-02 (zoning code amendment) – first reading; vote: all 7 members yea
• Adopted Ordinance 25-03 (S‑PUD major modification at 360 W. National Rd.) – first reading; vote: 6 yea, 1 no (Rietman no)
• Approved Resolution 11-25 (accept TIRC recommendation); vote: all 7 members yea
• Approved Resolution 12-25 (reimburse water improvements fund for Camborne Drive water main replacement); vote: all 7 members yea
• Approved Resolution 13-25 (authorize contract with Coate Construction for West National Road/Main Street ADA sidewalk improvement); vote: all 7 members yea
• Approved addition of Bill 25-02 to agenda; vote: all 7 members yea
• Approved minutes from the March 11, 2025 meeting as written
• Adjourned the meeting; vote: all 7 members yea

Planning Commission

The Englewood Planning Commission approved the March 2025 meeting minutes and moved a pending major‑modification application to the agenda. The commission then approved the major‑modification request for 360 W National Road, allowing three new self‑storage buildings. Finally, the board adopted a zoning‑code amendment that adds tobacco and vape stores to the C‑2 Highway Commercial district.

• Approved March 2025 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Took Major Modification Application 25-03 from the table (4-0)
• Approved Major Modification Application 25-03 for 360 W National Rd (3-1)
• Approved Zoning Code Amendment 25-05 adding tobacco/vape stores to C‑2 district (4-0)