Fairfield County public meetings in 2021

City Council

The Fairfield City Council will hold its regular meeting with several items on the agenda. They will consider a zoning map amendment for a planned unit development at 5846 Pleasant Avenue, decide whether to request hearings on three liquor permit applications for Speedway locations, and vote on supplemental appropriations for the 2021 budget. The meeting also includes proclamations and presentations.

• Ordinance to adopt new Subsection 181.09(A)(4) of Chapter 181, Income Tax, relative to required tax filings (second reading)
• Ordinance amending Zoning Map Section 1141.02 for 5846 Pleasant Avenue Planned Unit Development (first reading, public hearing set for Jan 10, 2022)
• Motions to not request hearings on liquor permit applications for Speedway 9609 (4511 Pleasant Ave), Speedway 3389 (7300 Dixie Hwy), and Speedway 5010 (5161 Dixie Hwy)
• Ordinance to amend Ordinance 109-20 for supplemental appropriations for 2021 (first reading, suspend readings, adoption)

The Fairfield City Council approved supplemental appropriations (Ordinance 151-21) and three motions not to request hearings on liquor permit applications for Speedway locations. It also gave first readings to ordinances on a Planned Unit Development at 5846 Pleasant Avenue and police department promotions, and a second reading on an income tax filing requirement. Councilmember Abbott was excused.

• Approved supplemental appropriations ordinance 151-21 (6-0)
• Approved motion not to request hearing for Speedway 9609 liquor permit (6-0)
• Approved motion not to request hearing for Speedway 3389 liquor permit (6-0)
• Approved motion not to request hearing for Speedway 5010 liquor permit (6-0)
• Gave first reading to ordinance amending zoning map for 5846 Pleasant Avenue PUD
• Gave first reading to ordinance amending police department promotions subsection 143.06
• Gave second reading to ordinance on income tax filing requirements (181.09)

City Council

The Fairfield City Council is holding its regular meeting on December 6, 2021. The main item is a first reading of an ordinance to authorize a Community Reinvestment Area Agreement providing property tax incentives for SPCP Development, LLC to build two speculative industrial buildings at 8551 Seward Road. The council will also consider several finance ordinances, including adopting a new income tax filing requirement, making estimated appropriations for 2022, and supplemental appropriations for 2021. The meeting includes routine items like minutes approval and a Parade of Lights awards presentation.

• Ordinance to authorize CRA Agreement for SPCP Development, LLC at 8551 Seward Road (two speculative industrial buildings)
• Ordinance to adopt new Subsection 181.09(A)(4) of Chapter 181, Income Tax, regarding required tax filings
• Ordinance to make estimated appropriations for 2022
• Ordinance to amend Ordinance No. 109-20 for supplemental appropriations
• Ordinance to amend Ordinance No. 109-20 with $42,870 for Water System Engineering Services and $35,000 for video surveillance equipment maintenance

City Council approved a Community Reinvestment Area agreement providing tax incentives for SPCP Development, LLC to construct two speculative industrial buildings at 8551 Seward Road. Council also adopted the 2022 estimated appropriations ordinance and two amendments to the 2021 appropriations. All votes were unanimous 7-0.

• Approved Ordinance 147-21 authorizing a Community Reinvestment Area tax incentive agreement for SPCP Development, LLC for two speculative industrial buildings at 8551 Seward Road (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 148-21 making estimated appropriations for the city for January 1 through December 31, 2022 (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 149-21 amending the 2021 appropriations ordinance (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 150-21 amending the 2021 appropriations ordinance (7-0)
• Gave first reading to an ordinance amending the income tax code regarding required tax filings; second reading set for December 13, 2021

City Council

Fairfield City Council will hold its regular meeting on November 22, 2021, with a briefing on the 2022 Municipal Court budget. The council will vote on an ordinance amending industrial district zoning definitions and conditional uses, and will consider first readings on a contract for LED lighting upgrades at the Community Arts Center, a resolution to join the national opioid settlement, and several supplemental appropriations.

• Ordinance amending industrial zoning (M-1, M-2) definitions and conditional uses (third reading)
• Contract with Vincent Lighting Systems for LED lighting at Fairfield Community Arts Center (first reading)
• Resolution to accept One Ohio opioid settlement terms (first reading)
• Supplemental appropriations: $62,500 for Arts Center lighting, $33,240 for door replacement, $43,900 for repairs
• Proclamations for Public Utilities employees and Home Improvement Contest winners

City Council

The Fairfield City Council will hold a regular meeting with a 5:30 PM briefing on the 2022 operating budget, followed by votes on several ordinances. Key actions include third readings for the Benzing Planned Unit Development concept plan and the City Barbeque Restaurant at Stockton Station, plus first readings for contracts and appropriations. The meeting also includes a public hearing and approval of prior minutes.

• Third reading: Benzing Planned Unit Development concept plan (zoning map amendment)
• Third reading: City Barbeque Restaurant final development plan at Stockton Station PUD
• First reading: Contract with Barrett Paving for Route 4, Michael Lane & Camelot Drive intersection improvements
• First reading: Contract with GRW Engineers for Water Treatment Plant upgrade design
• Supplemental appropriations: $70,000 for high service pump, $101,800 for engineering services, plus other non-contractual items

City Council unanimously approved the Benzing Planned Unit Development concept plan (Ordinance 134-21) and the City Barbeque Restaurant concept and final development plan at Stockton Station (Ordinance 135-21). Council also authorized contracts for road improvements, water treatment plant engineering and equipment, and supplemental appropriations. The 2022 operating budget was reviewed in a briefing, with no formal action taken.

• Adopted Benzing PUD concept plan (Ordinance 134-21, 7-0)
• Adopted City Barbeque Restaurant development plan at Stockton Station (Ordinance 135-21, 7-0)
• Approved $1,343,349.84 contract with Barrett Paving for Route 4/Michael Lane/Camelot Drive intersection improvements (Ordinance 136-21, 7-0)
• Approved $101,800 contract with GRW Engineers for water treatment plant design (Ordinance 137-21, 7-0)
• Approved $70,000 purchase of high service pump from Corporate Equipment Company (Ordinance 138-21, 7-0)
• Adopted supplemental appropriations for 2021 budget (Ordinance 139-21, 7-0)
• Adopted 2021 appropriations amendments (Ordinances 140-21 and 141-21, both 7-0)
• Held executive session on economic development applicant (7-0)

City Council

Fairfield City Council will hold second readings on ordinances approving the concept and final development plans for the Benzing Planned Unit Development and the City Barbeque Restaurant at Stockton Station PUD, both with conditions from the Planning Commission. The council will also consider first readings on several ordinances, including a $960,000 bond redemption, a Community Reinvestment Area tax incentive amendment for Fischer Group, and various appropriations for wastewater and water projects. A 5:30 PM briefing will review the 2022 operating budget.

• Second reading: Benzing PUD concept plan approval
• Second reading: City Barbeque Restaurant final plan at Stockton Station PUD
• First reading: $960,000 refunding bond redemption
• First reading: CRA tax incentive amendment for Fischer Group expansion on Bohlke Boulevard
• First reading: $65,000 appropriation for wastewater treatment plant engineering

Fairfield City Council held its regular meeting on October 25, 2021, adopting six ordinances unanimously (6-0) after suspending second and third readings. These included the FY 2022 Community Development Block Grant application, amended tax incentives for The Fischer Group, a MetroParks nature programming partnership, indigent legal representation, wastewater treatment engineering services, bond redemption, salary changes, and budget appropriations. The council also tabled an industrial district zoning ordinance pending Planning Commission recommendation and held second readings on two Planned Unit Development ordinances.

• Adopted Ordinance 125-21 authorizing FY 2022 CDBG application (6-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 126-21 amending tax incentives for Fischer Group expansion (6-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 127-21 MetroParks nature programming agreement (6-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 128-21 indigent legal representation agreement (6-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 129-21 Hazen and Sawyer wastewater engineering contract (6-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 130-21 authorizing $960,000 bond redemption (6-0)
• Adopted Ordinances 131-133-21 salary changes and budget appropriations (6-0)
• Tabled M-1/M-2 industrial district zoning ordinance (unanimous)

City Council

City Council unanimously adopted an ordinance extending the police officer appointment age limit to 45 for those with prior service, and approved several contracts including Harbin Park construction, restroom purchase, road salt, network hardware, and budget amendments. Three zoning-related ordinances were tabled until October 25, 2021, pending Planning Commission recommendations.

• Adopted ordinance extending police officer appointment age limit to 45 for those with prior service (7-0)
• Approved $576,800 contract with Alpha Demolition for Harbin Park Overlook Construction (7-0)
• Approved $296,752 purchase of Harbin Park Restroom structure from CXT Buildings (7-0)
• Approved contract with Morton Salt for road salt purchase (7-0)
• Approved $57,350 for network hardware from CBTS Technology Solutions (7-0)
• Approved supplemental appropriations ordinances 122-21, 123-21, 124-21 (7-0 each)
• Tabled Benzing PUD concept plan, M-1/M-2 industrial district amendments, and City Barbeque final development plan (7-0 each)
• Approved December 2021 meeting schedule (7-0)

City Council

City Council approved a development agreement and tax incentives for Koch Foods' campus expansion, and authorized a $220,495 custom pavilion for Harbin Park. Two zoning ordinances were tabled pending Planning Commission review. Several other ordinances were adopted, including water/sewer licensing changes and sidewalk repair bonds.

• Adopted development agreement with Koch Foods for expansion (5-0)
• Adopted Community Reinvestment Area tax incentives for Koch Foods (5-0)
• Approved $220,495 for Harbin Park ICON pavilion (5-0)
• Adopted water/sewer servicer licensing and bonding amendments (5-0)
• Tabled Benzing Property PUD concept plan ordinance (5-0)
• Tabled industrial district zoning code changes (5-0)
• Approved $41,226 sidewalk repair bonds (5-0)
• Re-appointed Ben Mann and Don Hassler to Butler County TID (5-0)

City Council

Council unanimously approved a motion to suspend the city manager search until January 1, 2022. They also adopted several ordinances, including accepting a $16,635.50 fire prevention grant, declaring 17 city vehicles surplus for sale, contracting for a culvert project, and authorizing emergency sewer plant repairs. The council held first readings on zoning and police age limit ordinances, with public hearings set for September 27.

• Approved motion to suspend city manager search until Jan 1, 2022 (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 96-21 accepting AFG Fire Prevention and Safety Grant of $16,635.50 (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 97-21 declaring 17 city vehicles surplus and authorizing sale via GovDeals.com (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 98-21 contracting with Majors Enterprises for Starlight Estates culvert project, appropriating $150,000 (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 99-21 authorizing OPWC grant application for 2022 Pleasant Avenue Improvement Project (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 100-21 authorizing OPWC grant application for 2023 Route 4 Urban Paving Project (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 101-21 contracting with Ovivo USA for emergency sewer plant repairs, appropriating $295,000 (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution 9-21 authorizing tax levies for 2022 budget year (7-0)

City Council

City Council unanimously approved multiple ordinances and resolutions, including accepting the One Ohio opioid settlement, authorizing contracts for pickleball courts, dam safety engineering, and water treatment plant upgrades, and adopting several budget and assessment measures. All votes were 7-0. The council also held an executive session and administered the oath to four new firefighter/paramedics.

• Approved Resolution 8-21 accepting One Ohio opioid settlement terms (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance 87-21 establishing 'Friends of the Parks' fund with Fairfield Community Foundation (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance 88-21 authorizing $87,510 contract with Barry Brown Paving for Harbin Park Pickleball Courts (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance 89-21 authorizing $70,000 contract with Civil & Environmental Consultants for dam safety engineering (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance 90-21 authorizing $175,000 contract with Prodigy Building Solutions for Water Treatment Plant roof/HVAC (7-0)
• Approved Ordinances 91-21 and 92-21 reducing and levying special assessments for Cincinnati Mall and sidewalk repairs (7-0)
• Approved Ordinances 93-21, 94-21, and 95-21 amending 2021 appropriations (7-0)
• Held executive session on personnel, property, economic development, litigation, and collective bargaining (7-0)

City Council

City Council unanimously approved a professional services contract with McBride Dale Clarion to update the Planning and Zoning Code, a road contract with Barrett Paving for I-275 Ramp Y improvements, the 2022 tax budget, and resolutions establishing an American Rescue Plan Act fund and authorizing acceptance of ARPA funds. All votes were 7-0.

• Approved contract with McBride Dale Clarion for Planning and Zoning Code update (7-0)
• Approved Barrett Paving contract for I-275 Ramp Y improvements with $800,000 appropriation (7-0)
• Adopted 2022 tax budget resolution (7-0)
• Authorized Acting City Manager to sign ARPA award agreement (7-0)
• Established American Rescue Plan Act Fund (7-0)
• Approved two ordinances amending 2021 appropriations (7-0)
• Approved motion not to request hearing on liquor permit for GB License LLC (7-0)

City Council

The Fairfield City Council unanimously approved all eight ordinances on the agenda, including a development agreement with IVCP Muhlhauser 2 LLC for accessory parking at 4325 Muhlhauser Road, a $9,940 appropriation for Harbin Park play environment design, a $150,000 contract with Ferguson Waterworks for water meters, and several budget and salary adjustments. The council also approved the 2021 summer meeting schedule and a motion to not request a hearing for a liquor permit at 5059 Camelot Drive. All votes were 7-0.

• Approved 2021 summer meeting schedule (7-0)
• Approved development agreement with IVCP Muhlhauser 2 LLC for parking at 4325 Muhlhauser Road (7-0)
• Approved $9,940 for Harbin Park play environment design with Human Nature, Inc. (7-0)
• Approved motion to not request hearing for liquor permit at 5059 Camelot Drive (7-0)
• Approved $150,000 contract with Ferguson Waterworks for water meters (7-0)
• Approved ordinance establishing employee salaries and rates (7-0)
• Approved repeal of age limitation for fire service appointments (7-0)
• Approved supplemental appropriations and budget amendments (7-0)

City Council

City Council unanimously approved a Community Reinvestment Area agreement providing property tax incentives for Pacific Manufacturing Ohio, Inc.'s expansion at Seward and Port Union Roads. Council also approved contracts for the Harbin Park Loop Trail ($400,000) and LED street light upgrades ($150,000), along with several budget and salary ordinances. All votes were unanimous, with Councilmember Abbott recusing from two Public Works items.

• Approved Ordinance 63-21: CRA tax incentives for Pacific Manufacturing expansion (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance 64-21: CDBG-CV application for North Gilmore-Busway Sidewalk Project (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance 65-21: $400,000 contract with Mt. Pleasant Blacktopping for Harbin Park Loop Trail (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance 66-21: $150,000 LED street light upgrade agreement with Duke Energy (6-0, Abbott recused)
• Approved Ordinance 67-21: 2021 appropriations amendment (6-0, Abbott recused)
• Approved Ordinances 68-21 through 74-21: data backup contract, salary ordinances, Acting City Manager stipend, and budget amendments (all 7-0)
• Set summer meeting schedule: second Monday of June, July, August

City Council

Council unanimously approved several spending measures, including a $92,751 contract with Digital Visions LLC for a city-wide card access system upgrade, $236,000 for six vehicles, $85,150 for two sewer vehicles, and $130,795 for outfitting a street division truck. They also approved a $90,000 land purchase at 4125 Port Union Road, established a Transformative Economic Development Fund, and approved two budget amendments. A 5-2 vote authorized an executive search for a new city manager, with two members dissenting in favor of interviewing an internal candidate first.

• Approved $92,751 card access system contract with Digital Visions LLC (7-0)
• Approved $236,000 for six vehicles and $85,150 for two sewer vehicles from Beau Townsend Ford (7-0)
• Approved $130,795 for outfitting a 2022 International HV507 street division truck (7-0)
• Approved $90,000 land purchase at 4125 Port Union Road from Walton Holdings (7-0)
• Approved executive search contract with Management Partners for city manager (5-2)
• Established Transformative Economic Development Fund (7-0)
• Approved two 2021 budget appropriation amendments (7-0)
• Approved no-hearing motions for two liquor permit applications (7-0)

City Council

Fairfield City Council will hold its regular meeting on April 26, 2021, with a 6:00 PM briefing on redevelopment and city manager selection. The business meeting includes ceremonial oaths for four police officers, an Arbor Day proclamation, and multiple ordinances on first reading, including tax incentives for ART Metals Group, a contract for Harbin Park design, and appropriations for police vehicles and other equipment. Council will also consider motions to not request hearings on two liquor permit applications.

• Ordinance to authorize Community Reinvestment Area agreements for ART Metals Group and CMPCO Real Estate, expansion at 3795 Symmes Road
• Ordinance to waive building permit fees for improvements at Fairfield Commerce Park, 9240 Seward Road
• Ordinance to contract with Brandstetter Carroll, Inc. for Harbin Park Phase 1 engineering and design
• Ordinance to contract with Statewide Ford Mercury for four police patrol vehicles and with Rush Truck Centers for a street division truck
• Ordinance establishing salaries for exempt and salaried employees, repealing Ordinance No. 115-20

The Fairfield City Council approved all nine ordinances on the agenda, including a Community Reinvestment Area agreement providing property tax incentives for ART Metals Group and CMPCO Real Estate, LLC, for an expansion at 3795 Symmes Road. The council also approved contracts for Harbin Park design, a new police CAD/RMS system, police vehicles, a street division truck, and salary and appropriation amendments. All votes were unanimous (7-0).

• Approved Ordinance 47-21, CRA tax incentives for ART Metals Group and CMPCO Real Estate (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance 48-21, waiving building permit fees for Fairfield Commerce Park improvements (7-0)
• Approved Simple Motion 7-21, adopting City Manager appointment criteria (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance 49-21, contract with Brandstetter Carroll for Harbin Park design (7-0)
• Approved Simple Motion 9-21, not requesting a hearing for Berd Grill & Bar liquor permit (7-0)
• Approved Simple Motion 9-21, not requesting a hearing for Namaste Grocery liquor permit (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance 50-21, $169,230 contract with Winbourne Consulting for CAD/RMS system (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance 51-21, $141,352 for four police Ford Interceptors (7-0)

City Council

The Fairfield City Council will hold its regular meeting on April 12, 2021, with several items for discussion and action. Key items include a third reading of a contract for the 2021 Asphalt Paving and Resurfacing Project, first readings for design contracts for Route 4 paving and South Gilmore Road widening, and adoption of the 2021-2025 Capital Improvement Program. The council will also consider supplemental appropriations for various projects and a motion to not request a hearing for a liquor permit application.

• Ordinance to authorize contract with Barrett Paving Materials, Inc. for 2021 Asphalt Paving and Resurfacing Project (third reading)
• Ordinance to authorize agreement with Choice One Engineering for design of Route 4 paving from 275 to Seward Road (first reading)
• Ordinance to authorize agreement with Strand Associates, Inc. for design of South Gilmore Road widening (first reading)
• Resolution to adopt 2021-2025 Capital Improvement Program (first reading)
• Supplemental appropriations: $67,500 for Route 4 paving design, $386,331 for South Gilmore Road engineering, $70,352 for mower purchase, and other non-contractual appropriations

City Council

The Fairfield City Council will hold its regular meeting on March 22, 2021, with a briefing on the 2021-2025 Capital Improvement Program. The council will consider several ordinances, including a zoning amendment for the Hypershine Carwash, a paving contract, and multiple bond anticipation notes. New business includes development agreements, street sweeping and traffic signal maintenance contracts, and employee salary adjustments.

• Ordinance approving Revised Concept Plan and Final Development Plan for Hypershine Carwash in Meijer-Gilmore Road PUD (second reading)
• Contract with Barrett Paving Materials, Inc. for 2021 Asphalt Paving and Resurfacing Project (second reading)
• Development Agreement with TL Property Rental, LLC and Nilles Holdings, LLC for properties at 465 & 479 Nilles Road (first reading, suspend rules)
• Bond anticipation notes: $1,000,000 (series 2021), $4,600,000 (renewal), $5,600,000 (first readings)
• Appropriations: $59,768 for road salt, $125,000 for sidewalk program, $110,000 for 5742 River Road improvements

The City Council approved several ordinances, including a $1.8 million contract with Barrett Paving for the 2021 Asphalt Paving and Resurfacing Project, a three-year street sweeping contract with SCA of Ohio, and a three-year traffic signal maintenance contract with Capital Electric Line Builders. The Council also authorized the issuance of bond anticipation notes totaling $11.2 million for water and wastewater improvements, approved a development agreement for properties on Nilles Road, and adopted supplemental appropriations. A zoning ordinance for the Hypershine Carwash was tabled until April 12.

• Approved Ordinance 30-21: supplemental appropriation to reconcile accounts (6-0).
• Approved Simple Motion 4-21: appointed six residents to boards/commissions (6-0).
• Approved Ordinance 31-21: development agreement with TL Property Rental and Nilles Holdings for 465 & 479 Nilles Road (6-0).
• Approved Simple Motion 5-21: no hearing on liquor permit for Carusoscincy LLC (6-0).
• Approved Ordinance 32-21: three-year street sweeping contract with SCA of Ohio (6-0).
• Approved Ordinance 33-21: three-year traffic signal maintenance contract with Capital Electric Line Builders (6-0).
• Approved Ordinances 34-21, 35-21, 36-21: bond anticipation notes totaling $11.2 million for water/wastewater improvements (6-0 each).
• Tabled ordinance for Hypershine Carwash zoning until April 12, 2021 (unanimous).

City Council

The Fairfield City Council will hold a regular meeting on March 8, 2021, at 7:00 PM. Key items include a public hearing on the Hypershine Car Wash development, a second reading of a zoning ordinance for that project, and first readings of ordinances for the 2021 asphalt paving contract, employee salary schedules, and supplemental appropriations. The council will also vote on appointments to various boards and commissions.

• Public hearing on Hypershine Car Wash (Meijer-Gilmore Road PUD)
• Ordinance for 2021 Asphalt Paving and Resurfacing Project with Barrett Paving Materials, Inc.
• Ordinances to establish employee salaries and hourly rates (repealing Ordinances 6-21 and 26-21)
• Supplemental appropriation of $1,800,000 for paving and $16,500 for wastewater/water repairs
• Appointments to Boards/Commissions including Planning Commission and Parks & Recreation Board

City Council held a joint public hearing on the Hypershine Car Wash final development plan, then tabled the ordinance pending Planning Commission recommendation. Council approved several ordinances, including salary adjustments for dispatch and police positions, and supplemental appropriations. Board and commission appointments were also approved.

• Tabled Hypershine Car Wash development plan ordinance (7-0)
• Approved 2021 boards/commissions appointments (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 26-21 adjusting dispatch salaries (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 27-21 adding police officer positions (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 28-21 supplemental appropriations (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 29-21 supplemental appropriations (7-0)
• Approved minutes of Feb 20 and Feb 22 meetings

City Council

The Fairfield City Council will hold its regular meeting on February 22, 2021, with a police staffing briefing at 6 PM. The council will consider several ordinances, including contracts for concrete repair, pavement marking, and a new wastewater treatment facility, as well as a zoning change for a carwash. They will also vote on appointments and amendments to the 2021 budget.

• Ordinance to amend sanitary sewer irrigation credit program (third reading)
• Ordinance to approve revised concept plan for Hypershine Carwash in Meijer-Gilmore Road PUD (first reading, public hearing March 8)
• Contract with Prus Construction for 2021 Concrete Repair and Replacement Program ($750,000 appropriation)
• Contract with A & A Safety for 2021 Pavement Marking Application ($98,000 appropriation)
• Contracts for wastewater treatment plant multi-purpose facility: Performance Construction ($2,535,000), Fishbeck ($112,300), Hazen and Sawyer ($98,900)

City Council unanimously approved several ordinances, including a $2.585 million contract for a new multi-purpose/sludge de-watering facility at the Wastewater Treatment Plant, a $750,000 concrete repair program, a $98,000 pavement marking contract, and related engineering and inspection contracts. Council also approved a sewer irrigation credit amendment, board appointments, and rejected a fact finder's report in union negotiations. A first reading was held for a carwash development plan, with a public hearing set for March 8.

• Adopted Ordinance 18-21 amending sanitary sewer irrigation credit program (7-0)
• Approved Simple Motion 1-21 appointing Martin Medler to Planning Commission (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 19-21 authorizing $750,000 concrete repair contract with Prus Construction (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 20-21 authorizing $98,000 pavement marking contract with A&A Safety (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 21-21 authorizing $2.585M wastewater treatment plant facility contract with Performance Construction (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 22-21 authorizing $112,300 engineering services contract with Fishbeck (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 23-21 authorizing $98,900 inspection services contract with Hazen and Sawyer (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinances 24-21 and 25-21 amending 2021 appropriations (7-0)

City Council

The Fairfield City Council is holding its regular meeting on February 8, 2021, with a briefing on fire department staffing and a SAFER grant application. The council will consider several ordinances, including declaring a 2009 Horton Medic Unit surplus for transfer, amending the sanitary sewer irrigation credit program, and adjusting the 2021 appropriations for electrical improvements at water and wastewater plants. A resolution on sidewalk repairs is also scheduled for adoption.

• Resolution declaring necessity of repairing sidewalks (including aprons) - third reading
• Ordinance to amend section 925.08(a)(5) of Ordinance No. 166-84 relative to Sanitary Sewer Irrigation Credit program - second reading
• Ordinance to declare 2009 Horton Medic Unit surplus and authorize transfer to Butler County Fire Chief's Association - first reading, suspend readings, adoption
• Ordinance to amend Ordinance No. 109-20 (2021 appropriations) adding $14,000 for Wastewater Treatment Plant Electrical Improvements and $14,000 for Water Treatment Plant Electrical Improvements - first reading, suspend readings, adoption

City Council approved a resolution declaring the necessity of repairing sidewalks and driveway aprons, and approved an ordinance to declare a 2009 Horton Medic Unit surplus and transfer it to the Butler County Fire Chief's Association. Council also approved an ordinance amending the 2021 appropriations. A second reading was held for an ordinance amending the Sanitary Sewer Irrigation Credit program, with action scheduled for February 22.

• Approved Resolution 2-21 declaring necessity of sidewalk/apron repairs (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance 16-21 declaring 2009 Horton Medic Unit surplus and authorizing transfer to Butler County Fire Chief's Association (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance 17-21 amending 2021 appropriations (7-0)
• Held second reading of ordinance amending Sanitary Sewer Irrigation Credit program; next reading 2/22/2021
• Approved minutes of January 25 and February 1 meetings
• Set March 5, 2021 as cut-off for City Manager search RFP proposals

City Council

The Fairfield City Council is holding its regular meeting on January 25, 2021, with a full agenda of committee reports and legislation. Key items include a first reading of an ordinance to authorize applying for a Clean Ohio Grant to purchase the 5742 River Road property, and several ordinances related to appropriations and agreements. The council will also consider resolutions and ordinances on sidewalk repairs, a sewer irrigation credit program, and risk management agreements.

• Ordinance to authorize Clean Ohio Grant application for 5742 River Road property purchase (first reading, suspend rules, adoption)
• Resolution approving amended agreement and by-laws for Miami Valley Risk Management Association (first reading, suspend rules, adoption)
• Ordinance to amend Sanitary Sewer Irrigation Credit program (first reading)
• Supplemental appropriations: $65,566 for Rita Mae and Muskopf Drive Relief Storm Sewer contingency
• Non-contractual appropriations: $20,000 for sewer flow modeling, $22,206 for Raw Water Well 6 Pump, $10,000 for water system modeling, $32,000 for manhole castings, $3,000 for water valve box, $15,000 for Groh Lane drainage

Fairfield City Council unanimously adopted four ordinances and one resolution. The council approved Resolution 1-21 for the Miami Valley Risk Management Association agreement, Ordinance 9-21 for a Dental Care Plus agreement, and Ordinances 10-21, 11-21, and 12-21 for supplemental appropriations. Several items received only first or second readings and were scheduled for future meetings.

• Approved Resolution 1-21 for MVRMA amended agreement (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance 9-21 for Dental Care Plus agreement (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance 10-21 supplemental appropriations (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance 11-21 supplemental appropriations (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance 12-21 supplemental appropriations (7-0)
• Held second reading of sidewalk repair resolution (next: 2/8/2021)
• Held first reading of OPWC grant application for 5742 River Road (next: 2/1/2021)
• Held first reading of sewer irrigation credit amendment (next: 2/8/2021)

City Council

The Fairfield City Council is holding a regular meeting with a briefing on the Summer Sewer Irrigation Credit Program. The main business includes first readings and potential adoptions of ordinances for a municipal pool operation contract, water main replacement, a diesel mitigation grant, and several budget amendments. The agenda also includes standard items like minutes approval and committee reports.

• Ordinance to contract with SwimSafe Pool Management, Inc. for municipal pool operation
• Ordinance for Resor Road and Winton Road Water Main Replacement with JW Brennan Excavating, LLC
• Resolution declaring necessity of repairing sidewalks (including aprons)
• Ordinance for OEPA diesel mitigation grant for two plow trucks
• Budget amendments: $997,000 for water main replacement, $67,659 for landscaping, $50,000 for drainage program