Harrison, Ohio
Recent meetings
City Council
Council will vote on two ordinances: adopting the city's Comprehensive Plan (Ordinance No. 12-26) and levying a special assessment for nuisance abatement at 411 Park (Ordinance No. 11-26). Council will also vote to appoint Tammy Knock to the Charter Review Committee and set a public hearing for the Tax Budget on July 7. No presentations are scheduled.
- Vote on Ordinance No. 11-26: special assessment for nuisance abatement and unsafe conditions at 411 Park
- Vote on Ordinance No. 12-26: adopting the City of Harrison Comprehensive Plan as official
- Appointment of Tammy Knock to the Charter Review Committee
- Public hearing for Tax Budget set for July 7, 2026 at 7:00 p.m.
City Council
The City Council will vote on Ordinance No. 10-26, setting compensation rates for directors and other non-collectively bargained positions. The council will also hold a hearing or no-hearing decision on a liquor license application for Back's Deli and Drive-Thru. Presentations include swearing in a new firefighter and a police officer promotion.
- Vote on Ordinance No. 10-26 setting compensation rates for directors and non-collectively bargained positions
- Hearing or no-hearing decision on a liquor license for Back's Deli and Drive-Thru
- Swearing in of Firefighter/Paramedic Nicholas Hamm
- Promotion of Officer Byron Wilbur to Sergeant in the Police Department
- Presentation by the American Legion
Council approved Ordinance No. 10-26, setting compensation rates for directors and other non-collectively bargained positions, with a unanimous vote. Council also agreed to not hold a hearing for a liquor license for Back’s Deli & Drive Thru. Presentations included the swearing-in of a new firefighter and promotion of a police sergeant, and the American Legion donated checks to local organizations. A special council meeting was set for June 9 to discuss firehouse renovation.
- Approved Ordinance No. 10-26 (compensation rates) (all yea)
- Agreed no hearing for Back's Deli & Drive Thru liquor license
- Set special council meeting on June 9 for firehouse renovation
- Approved minutes of May 19, 2026 (all yea)
- Excused Council member Ed Whitt (all yea)
City Council
The Harrison City Council will vote on Ordinance 9-26, which revises and amends section 935.02 of the codified ordinances regarding responsibility for sanitary sewer laterals and declares an emergency. Council will also set a public hearing for June 2, 2026, at 6:15 p.m. to discuss adoption of the Comprehensive Plan. Routine items include approving meeting minutes from May 6 and receiving reports from the Mayor, Law Director, and Council members.
- Vote on Ordinance 9-26 amending rules for sanitary sewer laterals and declaring an emergency
- Set public hearing for June 2, 2026 at 6:15 p.m. on adoption of the Comprehensive Plan
- Approve council meeting minutes from May 6, 2026
- Reports from Mayor, Law Director, and Council members
The council approved the minutes from the May 6, 2026 meeting with six yeas and one abstention. An ordinance amending Section 935.02 on sanitary sewer laterals was adopted unanimously. A public hearing on the Comprehensive Plan was scheduled for June 2, 2026, also unanimously. The council authorized an executive session to discuss employee compensation and then adjourned the meeting, both with unanimous approval.
- Approved May 6, 2026 meeting minutes (6 yeas, 1 abstain)
- Approved ordinance revising Section 935.02 sanitary sewer laterals (all yea)
- Set public hearing for June 2, 2026 on Comprehensive Plan (all yea)
- Authorized executive session to discuss employee compensation (all yea)
- Adjourned meeting (all yea)
City Council
The City Council will meet on May 6, 2026, to review previous meeting minutes and hear presentations regarding Sergeant Mike Rhoads' retirement and the American Legion. The council is scheduled to vote on a resolution for a natural gas aggregation agreement with Energy Alliance, Inc.
- Resolution to approve Natural Gas Aggregation Agreement with Energy Alliance, Inc.
The council approved a natural gas aggregation agreement with Energy Alliance, Inc., and recognized Sgt. Mike Rhoads for 26 years of service. The meeting also included presentations, proclamations, and committee reports.
- Approved Natural Gas Aggregation Agreement with Energy Alliance, Inc. (Resolution No. 4-26)
- Excused Council member Samuels from the meeting
- Approved April 21, 2026 council meeting minutes
- Recognized Sgt. Mike Rhoads for 26 years of service
- Established May 2026 as ALS awareness month
- Established May 7, 2026 as National Day of Prayer
- Moved Charter Review committee meeting to May 11, 2026
- Set public hearing for Comprehensive Plan on May 12, 2026
City Council
The Harrison City Council will consider two items during the business session. One is an ordinance (No. 7-26) that changes the amounts appropriated to various city funds. The other is the first amendment to the Tax Increment Financing Agreement for the Project D Target Facility. No other decisions are listed on the agenda.
- Ordinance No. 7-26 to amend appropriations for city funds
- First amendment to the Tax Increment Financing Agreement for Project D Target Facility
The Harrison City Council approved an ordinance to amend the city's appropriated funds and authorized the execution of a tax increment financing agreement. The meeting also included proclamations for Arbor Day and National Therapy Animal Day.
- Approved April 7, 2026 council meeting minutes (All Yea)
- Approved ordinance amending appropriated funds (All Yea)
- Approved First Amendment to Tax Increment Financing Agreement (6 Yea, 1 Abstain)
- Proclaimed April 24, 2026 as Arbor Day
- Proclaimed April 30, 2026 as National Therapy Animal Day
- Approved $3,773.93 to Harrison High School Culinary Arts program
- Approved $1,000 to Harrison Girls Golf
- Approved $2,500 to community wrestling program
City Council
The Harrison City Council will vote on several items, including an ordinance authorizing the mayor to enter into an electric aggregation agreement with a supplier recommended by Energy Alliances, Inc. to reduce resident electricity costs. Other votes include amending wastewater discharge limits (Ordinance No. 5-26), awarding a contract for the State Street siphon replacement (Resolution No. 2-26), and awarding a contract for New Haven bridge approach paving (Resolution No. 3-26). The meeting also includes a presentation from the American Legion and approval of March 17, 2026 council minutes.
- Vote on Ordinance No. 5-26 amending wastewater discharge limitations for the city's treatment plant
- Vote on Resolution No. 2-26 awarding a contract for State Street siphon replacement
- Vote on Ordinance No. 6-26 authorizing mayor to execute an electric aggregation agreement with a supplier
- Vote on Resolution No. 3-26 awarding a contract for New Haven bridge approach paving
- Presentation by American Legion
The City Council approved ordinances for wastewater discharge limits, a State Street siphon replacement, and an electric aggregation agreement. They also awarded a contract for New Haven bridge paving and authorized an executive session to discuss property.
- Approved wastewater discharge ordinance (All Yea)
- Approved State Street siphon contract (All Yea)
- Approved electric aggregation agreement (All Yea)
- Approved New Haven bridge paving contract (All Yea)
- Authorized executive session to discuss property (All Yea)
- Approved March 17, 2026 meeting minutes (5 Yea, 1 abstain)