Fairfield County public meetings in 2023

City Council

City Council will discuss updates to medical marijuana and adult use cannabis controls. The body is also reviewing tax incentive guidelines and several appropriation requests for city infrastructure and parks.

• Ordinance to amend Chapter 739 regarding Medical Marijuana and Adult Use Cannabis Control
• Resolution adopting the 2023 revised City of Fairfield Tax Incentive Guidelines
• Contract with Choice One Engineering for Winton Road Improvements Project – Resor to Oak Tree
• Appropriations: $49,710 for Good Neighbors Park Path, $36,050 for Waterworks Park, $35,000 for video surveillance, and $70,000 for Network Infrastructure
• Liquor permit application for Laxmi Drive Thru LLC (dba Kwik N Kold) at 730 Nilles Road

City Council

City Council is reviewing several ordinances including the renaming and modification of the North Town Center Community Reinvestment Area. The body is also considering new service contracts for emergency medical billing and the purchase of fire department equipment.

• Development Agreement for improvements at 5103 Pleasant Avenue
• Appropriation of $89,345 for battery powered extrication tools for Fire Department
• Ordinance to amend residential garbage and solid waste and recycling collection service fees
• Appropriation of $94,000 for desktop and mobile computers, monitors and phone handsets
• Liquor permit application hearing request for Aria Bistro & Lounge LLC at 5353 Dixie Highway

City Council adopted several emergency ordinances to fund EMS billing, purchase rescue tools, and modify waste collection fees. The council also approved a development agreement for 5103 Pleasant Avenue and property appropriation for the South Gilmore Road Improvement Project.

• Approved Development Agreement for 5103 Pleasant Avenue (5-0)
• Approved application for energy efficiency and conservation block grant (5-0)
• Approved liquor permit hearing request for Aria Bistro & Lounge LLC (5-0)
• Approved EMS billing services agreement with Medicount Management Inc. (5-0)
• Approved $89,345 purchase of extrication tools from Howell Rescue Systems (5-0)
• Approved modification of residential garbage and recycling service fees (5-0)
• Approved property appropriation for South Gilmore Road Improvement Project (5-0)
• Approved two budget appropriation amendments to Ordinance No. 155-22 (5-0)

City Council

City Council is considering several ordinances to fund public works, safety equipment, and facility improvements. The meeting includes decisions on street lighting, police vehicles, and wastewater treatment plant upgrades.

• Contract for 3 Ford Edge police vehicles for $149,222
• Wastewater Treatment Plant building improvements with Prodigy Building Solutions, LLC for $767,996
• Community Arts Center furniture and furnishings replacement for $74,900
• Issuance of $47,220.75 in bonds for city sidewalk repair
• Grant applications for Route 4 / Seward Road Intersection and 2025 South Gilmore Road improvements

City Council approved several emergency ordinances for infrastructure, public safety, and facility upgrades. Key actions included funding for wastewater plant improvements, police vehicles, and street light retrofits. Council also authorized several grant applications for road and creek projects.

• Approved $767,996 contract with Prodigy Building Solutions, LLC for Wastewater Treatment Plant improvements (6-0)
• Approved $149,222 for three Ford Edge police vehicles from Beau Townsend Ford (6-0)
• Approved $100,000 for Duke Energy LED street light retrofit improvements (6-0)
• Approved $74,900 for Community Arts Center furniture from Office Furniture Source, LLC (6-0)
• Approved lease amendment with SprintCom LLC (6-0)
• Approved request for no hearing on liquor permit for Lenox Che Ventures 1 LLC (6-0)
• Approved ODOT Safety Grant application for Route 4 / Seward Road Intersection project (6-0)
• Established Butler County American Rescue Plan Act Fund (6-0)

City Council

City Council will hold a public hearing regarding the 2024 tax budget and consider several appropriations for public safety and infrastructure. The body is also reviewing a contract for a new fire truck and a health insurance administration agreement.

• Public hearing for the 2024 Tax Budget
• Contract with Vogelpohl Fire Equipment, Inc. for an E-One Fire Truck ($991,410 appropriation)
• Issuance of $49,797.75 in bonds for sidewalk repair
• Agreement with Anthem Blue Cross/Blue Shield for employee health insurance administration
• Appropriations for Water Division pump repair ($30,500), fire hydrants ($30,000), and Village Green Park improvements ($25,927)

City Council

City Council is discussing the authorization of ballot questions for governmental electric and natural gas aggregation programs. The body is also reviewing several public safety contracts and infrastructure appropriations.

• Proposed ballot questions for electric and natural gas aggregation programs
• Contract with Axon Enterprises, Inc. to extend Police fleet camera services for five years
• Contract with Smithcorp Construction Services for emergency drainage repair at Stonewall Lane
• Ordinance to amend residential garbage and solid waste and recycling collection service fees
• Appropriations including $115,000 for Stonewall Lane drainage and $75,000 for concrete and asphalt repairs

City Council approved ordinances to place electric and natural gas aggregation programs on the November 2023 ballot. The council also authorized a police camera contract extension and emergency drainage repairs. Several budget appropriations and a garbage service fee modification were adopted.

• Approved Ordinance 94-23 to extend Axon Enterprises police fleet camera services for five years (6-0)
• Approved Ordinance 95-23 to place a governmental electric aggregation ballot question on the November 2023 election (6-0)
• Approved Ordinance 96-23 to place a governmental natural gas aggregation ballot question on the November 2023 election (6-0)
• Approved Ordinance 97-23 to modify residential garbage and recycling collection service fees (6-0)
• Approved Ordinance 98-23 for emergency drainage repair of the detention basin outlet pipe at Stonewall Lane (6-0)
• Approved Ordinances 99-23, 100-23, and 101-23 for supplemental budget appropriations (6-0)
• Approved motion to keep fireworks ordinance provisions unchanged (6-0)
• Approved May 22, 2023 meeting minutes

City Council

City Council will consider several contracts for wastewater, golf course, and trail projects. The body is also reviewing ordinances to establish employee salaries and approve various contractual and non-contractual appropriations.

• Contract with Building Crafts, Inc. for Wastewater Treatment Plant Aeration System Improvements
• Contract with Topp Shape Enterprises, Inc. for 2023 Bunker Renovation Project at South Trace Golf Course ($210,000)
• Funding applications for the Great Miami River Trail extension and Pleasant Avenue Multi-Use Trail
• Appropriations including $258,000 for Port Union Water Tower Project and $39,000 for Police Canine replacement
• Liquor permit application for Asafo African Market, Inc. at 7255 Dixie Highway

City Council approved a major contract for aeration system improvements at the wastewater treatment plant. The board also authorized funding for golf course renovations and two trail projects, and approved several budget appropriations.

• Approved $6,450,000 contract with Building Crafts, Inc. for Wastewater Treatment Plant Aeration System Improvements (6-0)
• Approved $210,000 contract with Topp Shape Enterprises, Inc. for South Trace Golf Course bunker renovation (6-0)
• Approved grant applications for the Great Miami River Trail extension and Pleasant Avenue Multi-Use Trail (6-0)
• Approved appointment of Vivian Paul to the Environmental Commission (6-0)
• Approved liquor permit application for Asafo African Market, Inc. (6-0)
• Approved adding full-time Body Camera Analyst to the Unclassified Pay Plan (6-0)
• Approved three supplemental budget appropriations to the 2023 annual operating budget (6-0)
• Tabled ordinance to update Traffic and General Offenses Codes pending further review

City Council

City Council approved several infrastructure and service contracts, including engineering for the wastewater treatment plant and a city-wide sustainability plan. The council also authorized a water service resolution for a specific property and approved road improvement grants and contracts.

• Approved $541,000 contract with Hazen and Sawyer for Wastewater Treatment Plant Aeration System engineering (7-0)
• Approved $125,500 contract with Blue Strike Environmental for a Sustainability Plan (7-0)
• Approved resolution permitting property owner at 1053 Schirmer Drive to receive City of Hamilton water service (7-0)
• Approved ODOT Jobs and Commerce Grant for Seward Road and Tylersville Road intersection improvements (7-0)
• Approved contract with Barry L. Brown Paving, LLC for Riegert Square Roadway Improvements (7-0)
• Approved two amendments to Ordinance No. 155-22 regarding 2023 estimated appropriations (7-0)
• Second reading held for $6.45M Building Crafts, Inc. contract for Wastewater Treatment Plant aeration (Next: 5/22/2023)

City Council

City Council is reviewing several contracts for public works equipment and infrastructure improvements. The body is also considering appropriations for citywide sidewalks, golf course renovations, and municipal court employee salaries.

• Contract with Building Crafts, Inc. for Aeration System Improvements Project ($6,450,000)
• Resolution for the South Gilmore Road Improvement Project
• Appropriations for 2023 Citywide Sidewalk Program ($191,461)
• Purchase of John Deere 5095M Tractor for Sewer Division ($79,263)
• Ordinance to establish salaries and hourly rates for Municipal Court employees

City Council adopted several ordinances for public works and parks equipment and declared the intent and necessity for the South Gilmore Road Improvement Project. A first reading was held for a $6.45M wastewater treatment plant aeration project. Council also approved a reduced summer meeting schedule.

• Approved 2023 Summer Meeting Schedule (6-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 4-23 declaring intent and necessity of South Gilmore Road Improvement Project (6-0)
• Approved $97,737 for four mobile lifts from SLE Technologies (6-0)
• Approved $61,500 for a Ford F-550 truck from Beau Townsend Ford (6-0)
• Approved $58,304 for outfitting a Ford F-550 via WA Jones Truck Bodies and Equipment (6-0)
• First reading held for $6,450,000 Aeration System Improvements Project at Wastewater Treatment Plant

City Council

City Council approved several capital improvements, including a $600,000 playground project and $175,000 for pickleball courts. The council also authorized a sidewalk project and a settlement regarding the National Opioid Settlement Agreement.

• Approved $600,000 for Village Green Playground Project (6-0)
• Approved $175,000 for Gilbert Park Pickleball Courts Project (6-0)
• Approved $384,300 for sidewalk along Busway Lane and North Gilmore Road (6-0)
• Approved $67,800 for Community Arts Center dividing wall system (6-0)
• Approved settlement with Teva, Allergen, CVS, Walgreens & Walmart regarding National Opioid Settlement (6-0)
• Approved $32,350.08 for Axon Enterprise Auto Tagging CAD Integration (6-0)
• Approved purchase of MedStat UTV EMS vehicle (6-0)
• Approved addition of a third Deputy Fire Chief to the Unclassified Pay Plan (6-0)

City Council

City Council adopted an ordinance regarding the control of nuisance animals and approved several bond anticipation notes for water system improvements. The council also authorized multiple equipment purchases for the Street and Water departments and approved redevelopment agreements for Riegert Square.

• Adopted ordinance to amend nuisance animal control laws (5-1)
• Approved increasing Council and Mayor annual compensation from $9,600 to $12,000 (6-0)
• Approved $1.26M, $4M, and $5.26M bond anticipation notes for water/wastewater improvements (6-0)
• Approved redevelopment agreements for Riegert Square with P&V Partners Group LLC (6-0)
• Terminated tax incentives for Pro Kleen Industrial, Pro Kleen Environmental, and Black Family Real Estate (6-0)
• Approved $419,158 for a CAT 953 Track Loader and trailer (6-0)
• Approved $104,359 for a Freightliner 108 SD truck cab and chassis (6-0)
• Approved $145,368 for outfitting a Freightliner 108 SD dump truck (6-0)

City Council

City Council approved several equipment purchases for public safety and parks, including license plate readers and mowers. The body also adopted a new pay plan for exempt employees and appointed seven residents to various boards and commissions.

• Approved $128,900 agreement with Flock Group, Inc. for 44 automated license plate readers (6-0)
• Approved $140,000 for Case 590 Backhoe for Street Division (6-0)
• Approved $120,000 for Toro 4000 mower for Parks Maintenance (6-0)
• Approved $95,000 for Baroness Fairway Mower for Golf Maintenance (6-0)
• Approved $57,783 for firefighting protective clothing from 911 Fleet & Fire Equipment (6-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 30-23 regarding exempt and salaried employee pay plans (6-0)
• Appointed seven residents to the Board of Zoning Appeals, Civil Service Commission, Parks & Recreation Board, Planning Commission, and Income Tax Review Board (6-0)
• Re-appointed Bill Woeste to the Butler County Board of Health (6-0)

City Council

City Council unanimously approved a resolution for sidewalk and driveway apron repairs. The council also authorized several contracts, including a lime residuals disposal agreement and a collective bargaining agreement for the International Union of Operating Engineers.

• Approved Resolution No. 1-23 for sidewalk and driveway apron repairs (7-0)
• Approved Simple Motion No. 3-23 for Community Improvement Corporation Board appointments of James Mitchell and Peggy Jo Emerson (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 11-23 designating the Community Improvement Corporation of Fairfield as the city's development agency (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 12-23 for a 3-year contract extension with Synagro for lime residuals transport and disposal (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 13-23 for a collective bargaining agreement with IUOE Local #20 (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 14-23 for a 3% base pay adjustment for the City Manager (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 15-23 establishing salaries and hourly rates for certain employees (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinances No. 16-23, 17-23, and 18-23 regarding supplemental budget appropriations (7-0 each)

City Council

City Council will discuss budget appropriations for police vehicles, landscaping, and drainage programs. The body is also scheduling a public hearing regarding the Fairfield-Fairfield Township Joint Economic Development District.

• Contract with Tim Lally Chevrolet for four Chevrolet Tahoes for the Police Department ($264,070)
• Appropriations for 2023 landscape maintenance ($69,235)
• Appropriations for 2023 Annual Drainage Program ($100,000)
• Appropriations for 2023 Grounds, Entry-ways & Landscaping Program ($50,765)
• Public hearing scheduled for February 27, 2023, regarding adding territory to JEDD 1

City Council approved the purchase of four police vehicles and updated city appropriations. The council also confirmed an appointment to the Board of Zoning Appeals and held a briefing on a proposed compensation plan update.

• Approved $264,070 from Capital Improvement Fund for 4 Chevrolet Tahoes (6-0)
• Approved appointment of Councilmember Dale Paullus to Board of Zoning Appeals (6-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 9-23 to amend estimated appropriations (6-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 10-23 to amend estimated appropriations (6-0)
• Approved January 9, 2023 meeting minutes
• Scheduled public hearing for February 27, 2023 regarding JEDD 1 territory amendment

City Council

City Council approved two major infrastructure contracts for water and sewer improvements. The council also adopted several ordinances regarding employee salaries, insurance policies, and budget appropriations.

• Approved $1,260,000 contract with Rack & Ballauer Excavating, Inc. for John Gray Road Water Main Replacement (7-0)
• Approved $210,000 contract with Kinnison Excavating Inc. for Lime Lagoon Sanitary Sewer Improvement (7-0)
• Approved motion to not request a hearing for Tobgey LLC liquor permit application (7-0)
• Adopted ordinance for employee dishonesty and faithful performance insurance policy (7-0)
• Adopted ordinance establishing salaries and hourly rates for Municipal Court employees (7-0)
• Adopted ordinance increasing FOP wages, adding Fire Department staff, and increasing minimum wage (7-0)
• Adopted two ordinances (No. 6-23 and 7-23) to amend 2023 estimated appropriations (7-0)
• First reading held for resolution to repair sidewalks and driveway aprons