Fairfield County public meetings in 2025

City Council

City Council will hold public hearings for the 2026 operating budget and the Minnicks PUD. The body is considering several ordinances regarding city appropriations, a firefighter collective bargaining agreement, and a real estate exchange with the City of Hamilton.

• 2026 Operating Budget Hearing
• Joint Public Hearing - Minnicks PUD
• Collective bargaining agreement with International Association of Firefighters, Local 4010
• Contractual appropriation of $250,000 for a Real Estate Exchange Agreement with the City of Hamilton
• Non-contractual appropriations totaling $271,780 for projects including storm sewer lining and fiber optic installation

The council excused Councilmember Dale Paullus and entered an executive session. It adopted Ordinance No. 143‑25 to fund the Marsh Lake Trail extension, Ordinance No. 144‑25 updating the Traffic and General Offenses Code, and Ordinance No. 145‑25 authorizing a real‑estate exchange with the City of Hamilton. The council also approved a resolution supporting the national rail partnership application and adopted all measures with unanimous 6‑0 votes.

• Excused Councilmember Dale Paullus (6-0)
• Entered executive session on employee compensation (6-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 143-25 for Marsh Lake Trail extension (6-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 144-25 updating Traffic and General Offenses Code (6-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 145-25 authorizing real-estate exchange with City of Hamilton (6-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 15-25 supporting national rail partnership application (6-0)
• Approved November 24, 2025 meeting minutes (approved as written)
• Moved to read all new business by title only (6-0)

City Council

The council approved the November 10 meeting minutes and entered an executive session to discuss employee compensation (7‑0). It adopted a zoning‑code amendment (Ordinance No. 137‑25) and the 2025 Emergency Operations Plan (Ordinance No. 138‑25), each by a 7‑0 vote. The council also authorized a $350,000 Field of Interest Fund with the Fairfield Community Foundation to create the Fairfield Recovery and Wellness Fund (Ordinance No. 139‑25) and approved related supplemental, contractual, and non‑contractual appropriations, all unanimously.

• Approved November 10, 2025 regular meeting minutes – vote 7‑0
• Entered executive session on employee compensation – vote 7‑0
• Adopted Ordinance No. 137‑25 amending the Planning and Zoning Code – vote 7‑0
• Adopted Ordinance No. 138‑25 adopting the 2025 Emergency Operations Plan – vote 7‑0
• Authorized $350,000 Recovery and Wellness Fund via Field of Interest Agreement (Ordinance No. 139‑25) – vote 7‑0
• Approved supplemental appropriations for 2025 budget (Ordinance No. 140‑25) – vote 7‑0
• Approved contractual appropriations for the Field of Interest Fund (Ordinance No. 141‑25) – vote 7‑0
• Approved non‑contractual appropriations totaling $81,250 (Ordinance No. 142‑25) – vote 7‑0

City Council

The council unanimously adopted several ordinances and a resolution, including authorizing a brownfield remediation grant application for the former Fairfield Cleaners site and a contract with Tri‑State Signs to install new Town Center signage. It also approved a water‑supply agreement with Cincinnati, a budget appropriation of $204,626 for 2025, and a motion to forgo a hearing on a liquor permit. All actions passed with a 7‑0 vote.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 133-25 authorizing Brownfield Remediation Grant application – approved 7‑0
• Adopted Ordinance No. 134-25 authorizing contract with Tri‑State Signs for Town Center signage – approved 7‑0
• Adopted Simple Motion No. 17-25 not to request hearing on El Patron Bar & Grill liquor permit – approved 7‑0
• Adopted Resolution No. 14-25 authorizing water supply agreement with City of Cincinnati – approved 7‑0
• Adopted Ordinance No. 135-25 appropriating $204,626 for 2025 expenses, including Town Center signage and water division repairs – approved 7‑0
• Amended Ordinance No. 166-84 (Zoning Code) – approved 7‑0

City Council

The council adopted Ordinance No. 129‑25, creating a Community Reinvestment Area that gives Image Solutions Apparel a 4‑year, 100 % property‑tax incentive for its Port Union Road expansion (5‑0). It also approved Ordinance No. 131‑25 authorizing a new indigent‑defense agreement and Ordinance No. 132‑25 allocating $36,000 for parking‑lot paving at the Community Arts Center, each passing 5‑0.

• Approved Ordinance No. 129‑25 authorizing a Community Reinvestment Area for Image Solutions (5‑0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 131‑25 authorizing indigent‑defense representation agreement (5‑0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 132‑25 amending budget for $36,000 parking‑lot paving at Community Arts Center (5‑0)
• Suspended second and third readings of the Firehouse Subs grant ordinance (5‑0)
• Suspended second and third readings of the indigent‑defense ordinance before adoption (5‑0)

City Council

The council approved a lease agreement for golf carts and amendments to public‑utility fees, both by a 7‑0 vote. It also adopted procedural motions, set the December 2025 meeting schedule, re‑appointed two members to the Butler County TID, and appointed John Kinkade to the Civil Service Commission. The September 22, 2025 minutes were approved as written.

• Approved Ordinance 122-25 leasing electric and gas golf carts (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance 122-25 amendments to public‑utility fees and rates (7-0)
• Approved motion to read all new business by title only (7-0)
• Approved December 2025 meeting schedule (7-0)
• Re‑appointed Ben Mann and Don Hassler to Butler County TID (7-0)
• Appointed John Kinkade to Civil Service Commission (7-0)
• Approved September 22, 2025 meeting minutes as written (7-0)

City Council

City Council will vote on a Concept Development Plan for a Planned Unit Development at Pleasant Avenue and John Gray Road. The body is also reviewing updates to water and sewer rates and various budget appropriations for infrastructure projects.

• Adoption of Concept Development Plan for Pleasant Avenue and John Gray Road PUD
• Proposed amendments to water and sewer user rates and bonding requirements
• Intergovernmental agreement with City of Hamilton to repave Symmes Road from Route 4 to US 127 Pleasant Avenue
• $90,000 appropriation for Symmes Road Railroad Crossing Elimination Project administration
• Lease agreement with Mid Ohio Golf Car, Inc for Fairfield Greens Golf Courses

The council approved Ordinance No. 121-25, authorizing an intergovernmental agreement with Hamilton to fund repaving Symmes Road from Route 4 to US 127 Pleasant Avenue (vote 7‑0). It also approved Public Utilities amendments in Ordinance No. 116-25 (6‑1) and adopted a motion to read new business by title only (7‑0). The proposed lease for golf carts was suspended and then tabled (7‑0). A motion to adopt the discussed development project passed (6‑1).

• Approved Ordinance No. 121-25 for Symmes Road repaving IGA (7‑0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 116-25 amending public utilities fees and rates (6‑1)
• Adopted motion to read all new business by title only (7‑0)
• Suspended second and third readings of golf‑cart lease ordinance (7‑0)
• Tabled golf‑cart lease ordinance pending electric‑cart information (7‑0)
• Adopted development project motion (6‑1)

City Council

The council approved several actions, including a 6‑0 vote to adopt Ordinance 107‑25 that vacates Service Drive and a storm‑sewer easement to enable the Wawa gas‑station development. They also approved Ordinance 108‑25 authorizing a $20,000 Leary Foundation grant for firefighter step‑mill equipment, also by a 6‑0 vote. A simple motion to appoint 2025 board and commission members and a motion to forgo a hearing on a liquor permit were each approved unanimously. Earlier, the council excused Councilmember Davidson and entered an executive session, both with 6‑0 votes.

• Excused Councilmember Davidson (6‑0)
• Entered executive session to discuss litigation and property purchase (6‑0)
• Approved 2025 board and commission appointments (6‑0)
• Adopted Ordinance 107‑25 vacating Service Drive for Wawa project (6‑0)
• Adopted Ordinance 108‑25 authorizing $20,000 Leary Foundation grant for step‑mill equipment (6‑0)
• Approved simple motion not to request hearing on liquor permit for VL Foreman LLC (6‑0)
• Approved August 11, 2025 meeting minutes as written

City Council

The Fairfield City Council will consider approving police vehicle purchases, opioid settlement agreements, and funding for park and road improvements. The body will also vote on appointing members to city boards and commissions.

• Police vehicle purchase contract with Tim Lally Chevrolet
• Opioid settlement agreements with Purdue Pharma and Sackler family
• Marsh Park Master Plan Phase 1 engineering contract with MKSK, Inc.
• Augusta Boulevard Bridge grant application and agreement
• Supplemental appropriations for police vehicles and park projects

City Council

City Council will vote on several infrastructure contracts and budget appropriations. The meeting includes discussions on water main improvements, roadway repairs, and a new collective bargaining agreement for police officers.

• Appropriations totaling $2,824,249 for Seward Road, Winton Road, and Harbin Park projects
• Contract with Barrett Paving Materials Inc. for Seward Road Project Roadway Improvements Phases 3 & 4
• Contracts with Majors Enterprises, Inc. and JW Brennan Excavating, LLC for water main improvements on Winton and Seward Roads
• Collective bargaining agreement with Fraternal Order of Police Lodge #166 effective April 1, 2025 through March 31, 2028
• Concept Development Plan for the Pleasant Avenue and John Gray Road Planned Unit Development

The council adopted Ordinance No. 85-25, authorizing the City Manager to execute an Economic Development Transfer request for QuikTrip’s $7.8 million gas‑station and convenience‑store project. It also approved three other ordinances: a non‑emergency medical transport amendment, an urban‑county requalification agreement, and a road/ storm‑sewer easement for the Wawa development, each passing 6‑0. Additional routine actions, such as approving the June 9 minutes and excusing a councilmember, were also adopted unanimously.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 84-25 amending non‑emergency medical services transport ordinance (6‑0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 85-25 authorizing City Manager to execute liquor‑license transfer for QuikTrip (6‑0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 86-25 authorizing City Manager to enter Urban County Requalification Cooperation Agreement (6‑0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 87-25 authorizing vacation of Stockton Station Drive and storm‑sewer easement for Wawa development (6‑0)
• Approved Regular Meeting Minutes – June 9, 2025 as written (unanimous)
• Motion to excuse Councilmember Matt Davidson carried (6‑0)
• Motion to hold executive session on economic‑development negotiations carried (6‑0)
• Motion to read all new business by title only carried (6‑0)

City Council

City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on the 2026 tax budget. The body is also considering several contracts for a solar array, computer equipment, and a comprehensive plan update.

• Public hearing and resolution for the 2026 Tax Budget
• Contract with Melink Solar for a 1.5 MWdc solar array at the Wastewater Treatment Plant ($3.1 million)
• Job Creation Incentive Economic Development Agreement with Meyer Tool, Inc. on Quality Boulevard
• Professional Services Contract with KZF Design, Inc. to update the comprehensive plan ($75,000)
• Contract with ComDoc for desktop workstations and laptop equipment ($205,500)

The council approved Ordinance 77‑25, authorizing the City Manager to execute a Job Creation Incentive agreement with Meyer Tool, Inc., an estimated $6.2 million investment, by a 7‑0 vote. It also approved Ordinance 78‑25 for a professional services contract with KZF Design, Inc., and Ordinance 79‑25 for a $3.1 million solar‑array contract with Melink Solar, each by 7‑0 votes. Additionally, Ordinance 76‑25 appointed eight new members to the Sustainability Commission, also approved 7‑0.

• Approved Ordinance 77‑25 Job Creation Incentive with Meyer Tool, 7‑0
• Approved Ordinance 78‑25 Professional Services Contract with KZF Design, 7‑0
• Approved Ordinance 79‑25 Solar‑array contract with Melink Solar ($3,100,000), 7‑0
• Approved Ordinance 76‑25 Appointments to Sustainability Commission, 7‑0
• Moved to Executive Session on public‑employee wage negotiations, 7‑0

City Council

Fairfield City Council will vote on several appropriations and ordinances, including a contract for police equipment and water infrastructure reimbursement. The meeting also includes a briefing on the Parks & Recreation operations business model.

• Contract with Hexagon US Federal for a Leica BLK360 G2 scanner ($49,832)
• Reimbursement for 2025 Winto Road Water Main Improvement CJ06AC
• Amending ordinances regarding Non-Emergency Medical Services Transport
• Appropriations for Aquatic Center Improvements ($31,985)
• Appropriations for Telecom Room infrastructure upgrades ($25,000)

The council adopted Ordinance No. 73‑25 to let the City Manager contract with Hexagon US Federal for a Leica BLK360 G2 scanner, declaring an emergency (7‑0). It also adopted Resolution No. 6‑25 to reimburse the Water Replacement and Improvement Fund for the 2025 Winton Road water main improvement, also declared an emergency (7‑0). Additionally, the council approved Ordinances No. 74‑25 and 75‑25 amending the budget for $49,832 in contractual and $66,708 in non‑contractual appropriations (both 7‑0). The May 12 regular‑meeting minutes were approved as written.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 73‑25 for 3D crime‑scene scanner contract (7‑0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 6‑25 to reimburse Winton Road water main project (7‑0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 74‑25 for $49,832 contractual appropriations (3D scanner) (7‑0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 75‑25 for $66,708 non‑contractual appropriations (7‑0)
• Approved May 12, 2025 regular‑meeting minutes (7‑0)
• Moved to read all new business by title only (7‑0)
• Moved to hold an executive session on pending litigation (7‑0)

City Council

The Fairfield City Council will consider multiple ordinances to authorize contracts for new equipment, software, and facility upgrades. The agenda includes items for the Public Works, Parks & Recreation, and Public Utilities departments.

• Contract with Kaizen Laboratories Inc. for recreation management software
• Contract with FYDA Freightliner Cincinnati for truck purchases
• Contract with Best Equipment Company for a leaf machine
• Contract with WA Jones for truck outfitting
• Supplemental appropriations totaling $1.55 million

At the May 12 regular meeting, the Fairfield City Council approved a series of ordinances, all passing unanimously (7‑0). The council adopted Ordinance No. 61‑25 to amend the lease with American Tower, adding a $15,000 signing bonus and extending the lease term. Additional approvals included a special‑assessment refund for the Forest Fair Mall redevelopment, a new recreation‑management software contract with Kaizen Laboratories, a sludge‑conditioning polymer contract with Polydyne, and equipment purchases for the Public Works department.

• Motion to read all new business by title only – approved 7‑0
• Ordinance No. 61‑25 – lease amendment with American Tower – approved 7‑0
• Ordinance No. 62‑25 – special assessment refund for Forest Fair Mall redevelopment – approved 7‑0
• Ordinance No. 63‑25 – service agreement with Kaizen Laboratories for recreation software – approved 7‑0
• Ordinance No. 64‑25 – contract with Polydyne for sludge conditioning polymer – approved 7‑0
• Ordinance No. 65‑25 – purchase of Toro Groundmaster 4000 mower – approved 7‑0
• Ordinance No. 66‑25 – purchase of Freightliner 108SD truck – approved 7‑0
• Ordinance No. 67‑25 – purchase of Freightliner M2 truck – approved 7‑0

City Council

City Council will vote on several contracts for public works and safety, including a fire station alerting system and park rehabilitations. The body is also discussing property tax incentives for a new building on Union Centre Boulevard and a $150,000 grant to the Community Improvement Corporation of Fairfield.

• Tax incentives for Ryan Fireprotection of Ohio, LLC to build on Union Centre Boulevard
• Contract with Locution Systems, Inc. for a Fire Station Alerting System ($240,000)
• Grant of $150,000 to the Community Improvement Corporation of Fairfield
• Adoption of the Marsh Park Master Plan
• Contract with Prodigy Building Solutions, LLC for Parks Playing Courts Rehabilitation

The City Council adopted the Marsh Park Master Plan ordinance (Ordinance No. 50‑25) with a 7‑0 vote. It also approved contracts for park courts rehabilitation, a safe‑streets action plan, and a resolution supporting State Issue 2, all with 7‑0 votes. Additionally, the council set the 2025 summer meeting schedule and appointed Councilmember Gwen Brill to the Sustainability Commission, each approved unanimously.

• Adopt Marsh Park Master Plan ordinance (Ordinance No. 50‑25) – 7‑0
• Adopt Parks Playing Courts Rehabilitation contract ordinance (Ordinance No. 51‑25) – 7‑0
• Adopt Safe Streets and Roads Comprehensive Action Plan contract ordinance (Ordinance No. 52‑25) – 7‑0
• Adopt resolution supporting State Issue 2 – 7‑0
• Approve 2025 summer council meeting schedule – 7‑0
• Appoint Councilmember Gwen Brill to Sustainability Commission – 7‑0
• Approve executive session to discuss confidential economic‑development matters – 7‑0

City Council

City Council is voting on several infrastructure and safety contracts, including emergency sirens and fire equipment. The body is also considering the creation of a Sustainability Commission and the adoption of the Marsh Park Master Plan.

• Contract with Mobilcomm, Inc. for 10 new emergency weather sirens ($431,136)
• Contract with Prodigy Building Solutions, LLC for Parks Playing Courts Rehabilitation ($240,000)
• Contract with Vogelpohl Fire Equipment, Inc. for SCBA equipment ($122,000)
• Ordinance to create the Sustainability Commission
• Agreement with Ohio Department of Transportation for Electric Vehicle Charging Stations

The Fairfield City Council adopted an ordinance creating a Sustainability Commission (Ordinance 39-25). It also approved contracts for park court renovations, emergency weather sirens, fire‑department breathing equipment, and bulk water‑treatment chemicals (Ordinances 40‑25, 41‑25, 42‑25, 43‑25). All votes were unanimous, 6‑0 in favor.

• Adopted Sustainability Commission ordinance (Ordinance 39‑25) – Approved 6‑0
• Approved Parks Playing Courts Rehabilitation contract with Prodigy Building Solutions (Ordinance 40‑25) – Approved 6‑0
• Approved emergency weather siren contract with Mobilcomm, Inc. (Ordinance 41‑25) – Approved 6‑0
• Approved purchase of 12 SCBA units for Fire Department (Ordinance 42‑25) – Approved 6‑0
• Approved bulk Sodium Hypochlorite purchase contract with Chemicals, Inc. (Ordinance 43‑25) – Approved 6‑0
• Motion to excuse Councilmember Dale Paullus – Carried 6‑0

City Council

City Council will review several infrastructure contracts and the adoption of the Marsh Park Master Plan. The meeting includes votes on property tax incentives for a new building on Seward Road and various board appointments.

• Property tax incentives for Core & Main, LP and GSK Seward Road, LLC for a new building on Seward Road
• Contractual appropriations totaling $3,625,142, including $1.87 million for the South Gilmore Road project
• Adoption of the Spring 2025 Marsh Park Master Plan
• Contract for a Pac Mac Refuse Truck ($144,364) and a rough mower at South Trace ($104,291)
• Roof replacement contracts for the Water Annex Building ($328,720) and Community Arts Center ($475,000)

The council adopted a Community Reinvestment Area ordinance granting a 45% property‑tax incentive to Core & Main, LP and GSK Seward Road, LLC for a new building. It also approved the 2025 appointments to the Cultural Arts and Environmental commissions, a contract to buy a rough mower for South Trace golf course, and contracts for major water‑system repairs totaling $875,778. All listed actions were approved by unanimous vote.

• Approved 2025 Boards and Commissions appointments (5-0)
• Adopted Community Reinvestment Area ordinance for Core & Main development (6-0)
• Approved purchase of a rough mower for South Trace golf course (6-0)
• Approved contract with Prodigy Building Solutions for Water Annex roof replacement ($328,720) (6-0)
• Approved contract with Ovivo USA for Water Treatment Plant clarifier rehabilitation ($547,058) (6-0)
• Moved to read all New Business by title only (6-0)

City Council

The Fairfield City Council will consider approving the 2025-2029 Capital Improvement Program, authorizing up to $4.8 million in bond anticipation notes, and amending the 2025 budget to include appropriations for road, bridge, and water projects.

• Authorize $4,758,000 in bond anticipation notes
• Approve 2025-2029 Capital Improvement Program
• Amend 2025 budget for Route 4 and Augusta Blvd. Bridge projects
• Authorize contract for Forest Fair Mall redevelopment
• Approve appointments to city boards and commissions

City Council

City Council will discuss a development agreement for the former Forest Fair Mall site on Cincinnati Mills Drive. The body is also considering several appropriations for street paving and sewer work, as well as an electric aggregation agreement.

• Development Agreement for former Forest Fair Mall property on Cincinnati Mills Drive
• Contractual appropriations of $2,290,000 for Annual Street Paving Program and $110,000 for Sanitary Sewer Lining
• Electric aggregation agreement with a rate at or below $0.095/khw
• Contract with Barrett Paving Materials, Inc. for 2025 Asphalt Resurfacing Project
• Liquor permit application for Wawa 7208 at 7075 Dixie Highway

City Council

City Council will conduct a joint public hearing regarding the rezoning of Forest Fair Mall. The body is also considering appropriations for municipal building security and infrastructure repairs.

• Joint Public Hearing on Forest Fair Mall Rezoning
• $300,000 change order for Municipal Building Security Upgrades
• $60,000 for Water Division asphalt and concrete
• Resolution to repair sidewalks and aprons
• Real estate exchange agreement with the City of Hamilton

City Council

City Council will consider ordinances to establish exempt and salaried employee pay and approve various budget appropriations. The body is also reviewing a real estate exchange with the City of Hamilton and updates to the city zoning map.

• Appropriations of $355,000 for a real estate exchange and robotic inspection contingency funds
• Non-contractual appropriations of $161,848 for public utilities and traffic signal upgrades
• Ordinance to establish salaries for exempt and salaried employees
• Proposed real estate exchange agreement with the City of Hamilton, Ohio
• Third reading of an ordinance amending the City of Fairfield Zoning Map

City Council

The Fairfield City Council will consider approving the 2025 budget, including $1.175 million in contractual appropriations and $295,094 in non-contractual appropriations. The council will also vote on a resolution to repair sidewalks and authorize a contract with Fishbeck for the Marsh Park Interior Trail.

• Approval of 2025 budget appropriations ($1.47 million total)
• Resolution to repair sidewalks and aprons
• Contract with Fishbeck for Marsh Park Interior Trail engineering
• Formal recognition of Council appointments
• Fire Department Oath of Office ceremony

City Council

City Council will discuss employee salary and hourly rate establishments and multiple appropriation ordinances. The body is also considering a zoning map amendment and a contract for engineering at Marsh Park Interior Trail.

• Contractual appropriations totaling $1,175,215 for Public Works and Public Utilities contingency funds
• Non-contractual appropriations totaling $295,094 for safety equipment, fire hydrants, and drainage
• Ordinance to establish salaries and hourly rates for city employees
• Contract with Fishbeck for engineering for the Marsh Park Interior Trail
• Ordinance amending the City of Fairfield Zoning Map