Harrison public meetings in 2025

City Council

The Harrison City Council will vote on two ordinances. Ordinance No. 38-25 authorizes the execution of a development agreement for the retail D project, a TIF reimbursement agreement, ancillary development documents, and declares an emergency. Ordinance No. 39-25 revises the codified ordinances by adopting replacement pages and also declares an emergency. The meeting also includes approval of December 2, 2025 minutes, a presentation by the American Legion, and reports from the mayor, law director, and council members.

• Vote on Ordinance No. 38-25 for retail D project development agreement, TIF reimbursement, ancillary documents, emergency declaration
• Vote on Ordinance No. 39-25 to adopt replacement pages for codified ordinances, emergency declaration
• Approve council meeting minutes from December 2, 2025
• Presentation by the American Legion
• Reports from the mayor, law director, and council members

The council approved the minutes from the December 2, 2025 meeting. It also approved Ordinance No. 38-25, authorizing a retail development agreement and related TIF reimbursement. Ordinance No. 39-25, which updates codified ordinance pages, was approved as well. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved December 2, 2025 meeting minutes (All Yea)
• Approved Ordinance 38-25 for retail development agreement (All Yea)
• Approved Ordinance 39-25 to adopt replacement ordinance pages (All Yea)
• Adjourned meeting (All Yea)

City Council

The council will consider and vote on several ordinances, including a $750,000 transfer from the city wastewater fund (602) to the city water fund (601) for the 2026 budget. Additional items include transferring excess property at Kater Avenue and South Elm Street, approving the 2026 city appropriations, and authorizing a memorandum of understanding with the Fraternal Order of Police labor council. The council will also designate the clerk for public records training and decide whether to hold a hearing on a liquor license for The Roost Bar and Grill at 105 Sycamore Street.

• Ordinance 35-25: transfer $750,000 from wastewater fund (602) to water fund (601) in 2026 budget
• Ordinance 36-25: transfer excess property at Kater Avenue and South Elm Street to adjacent owner
• Ordinance 37-25: appropriations for city expenses for FY 2026 (Jan 1 – Dec 31, 2026)
• Memorandum of Understanding with Fraternal Order of Police, Ohio Labor Council, Inc.
• Decision on hearing for liquor license for The Roost Bar and Grill, 105 Sycamore Street

Council approved an ordinance transferring $750,000 from the city wastewater fund (602) to the city water fund (601) for the 2026 budget (Roll Call: All Yea). The council also approved ordinances to transfer excess property at Kater Avenue and South Elm Street, appropriate the 2026 city budget, and adopt a memorandum of understanding with the police union (votes recorded as All Yea or Alt Yea). Additionally, the council designated the clerk for public records training, declined a hearing on a liquor license for The Roost Bar and Grill, and approved the November 18, 2025 meeting minutes (6 Yea, 4 Abstain).

• Approved $750,000 transfer from wastewater fund to water fund (All Yea)
• Approved transfer of excess property at Kater Ave & South Elm St (Alt Yea)
• Approved 2026 city budget appropriations ordinance (All Yea)
• Approved memorandum of understanding with Fraternal Order of Police (All Yea)
• Designated Clerk Sharyl Myers to attend Public Records Training (All Yea)
• Decided not to hold a hearing for The Roost Bar & Grill liquor license (no vote recorded)
• Approved November 18, 2025 meeting minutes (6 Yea, 4 Abstain)

City Council

The council will vote on a resolution to approve agreement No. 42365 with T.E.C. Engineering, Inc. for preparation of the project development process for the intersection of Dry Fork Road and I-74 eastbound ramp improvements. The council will also vote on Ordinance No. 34-25, which amends the amounts appropriated to various city funds. The meeting includes routine items such as approval of minutes from November 5, 2025, and reports from the mayor, law director, and council members.

• Resolution No. 10-25: Approve agreement No. 42365 with T.E.C. Engineering, Inc. for Dry Fork Road & I-74 EB ramp project development
• Ordinance No. 34-25: Amend appropriations to various City of Harrison funds
• Approve council meeting minutes from November 5, 2025

The council approved a resolution authorizing an agreement with T.E.C. Engineering for the Dry Fork Road and I‑74 eastbound ramp project. It also approved a resolution letting the mayor apply for state transportation funding and an ordinance adjusting city fund appropriations. All motions were adopted unanimously, and the meeting minutes from November 5 were approved with one abstention.

• Excused Mr. Doug Abrams from the meeting – approved (All Yea)
• Approved November 5 meeting minutes – 5 yea, 1 abstain (Ryan Samuels)
• Approved agreement No. 42365 with T.E.C. Engineering for Dry Fork Rd/I‑74 ramp – approved (All Yea)
• Approved resolution authorizing mayor to apply for Ohio Public Works funding – approved (All Yea)
• Approved ordinance amending city fund appropriations (Ordinance No. 34-25) – approved (All Yea)
• Adjourned the meeting – approved (All Yea)

Planning Commission

The Harrison Planning Commission will open the regular meeting, approve the minutes from October 14, 2025, and hear a visitor from Abercrombie & Associates. The primary agenda item is a plat approval and replat for Section 1J Lot 28, Section 1K Lot 29, and Section 1 Lots 5, 30, and 31. No old business is listed.

• Approve minutes of October 14, 2025
• Visitor: Doug Piepmeier, Abercrombie & Associates
• Plat approval – replat Section 1J Lot 28
• Plat approval – replat Section 1K Lot 29
• Plat approval – replat Section 1 Lots 5, 30, and 31

City Council

The Harrison City Council will consider routine agenda items, including approval of the October 21, 2025 meeting minutes and a presentation by the American Legion. The council will also vote on Ordinance No. 33‑25 to purchase the property at the location of the city water tower.

• Approve minutes from the October 21, 2025 council meeting
• American Legion presentation
• Vote on Ordinance No. 33‑25 to purchase property at the city water tower location

The council excused Ryan Samuels from the meeting and approved the October 21, 2025 minutes. An ordinance (No. 33‑25) to purchase the property at the city water tower was approved. The council also approved an executive session for a proposed development project and adjourned the meeting.

• Excused Ryan Samuels from the meeting (All Yea)
• Approved October 21, 2025 council minutes (All Yea)
• Approved Ordinance No. 33‑25 to purchase property at the city water tower (All Yea)
• Approved executive session for proposed development project per ORC 121.22(8)(a) (Ail Yea)
• Adjourned the meeting (All Yea)

City Council

The Harrison City Council will consider several ordinances and a memorandum of understanding. Items include a zoning map amendment with a PUD‑BUS overlay, a transportation project agreement, a tax‑exempt public‑purpose declaration, a police labor agreement, and a special assessment for nuisance abatement. The council will also approve minutes from the October 7 meeting and receive reports from the mayor and other officials.

• Ordinance No. 29-25: amend zoning map to add a PUD‑BUS overlay for 10400 Harrison Ave.
• Ordinance No. 30-25: approve an LPA‑ODOT‑LET project agreement.
• Ordinance No. 31-25: declare parcel improvements a public purpose, exempt from property tax, create a tax‑increment fund, and declare an emergency.
• Memorandum of Understanding between the Fraternal Order of Police, Ohio Labor Council, Inc., and the City of Harrison.
• Ordinance No. 32-25: levy a special assessment on 411 Park for nuisance abatement and repair of unsafe conditions.

The council approved the minutes from the October 7, 2025 meeting (all yea). It also approved three ordinances: a zoning map amendment for 10400 Harrison Avenue (Ordinance No. 29-25), an LPA‑ODOT‑LET project agreement (Ordinance No. 30-25), and a public‑purpose tax exemption ordinance (Ordinance No. 31-25), each with unanimous yea votes. A Memorandum of Understanding with the Fratemal Order of Police and the Ohio Labor Council was not approved (6 nay, 1 abstain). The outcome of the special assessment ordinance for 411 Park was not recorded in the minutes.

• Approved meeting minutes from Oct 7 2025 (all yea)
• Approved zoning map amendment for 10400 Harrison Avenue (Ordinance 29‑25, all yea)
• Approved LPA‑ODOT‑LET project agreement (Ordinance 30‑25, all yea)
• Approved public‑purpose tax exemption ordinance (Ordinance 31‑25, all yea)
• Did not approve MOU with Fratemal Order of Police and Ohio Labor Council (6 nay, 1 abstain)
• Special assessment ordinance for 411 Park – outcome not recorded

City Council

The Harrison City Council will vote on a preliminary plan for a PUD-BUS overlay, a special assessment for nuisance abatement, and an amendment to a mineral extraction ordinance. The council will also authorize tax levies based on the Budget Commission's determinations.

• Vote on PUD-BUS overlay at 10400 Harrison Avenue
• Vote on special assessment at 9439 Tebbs Ct. for nuisance abatement
• Vote on Ordinance No. 28-25 to amend mineral extraction overlay
• Vote on Resolution No. 9-25 to authorize tax levies
• Approve council meeting minutes from September 16, 2025

The council approved the September 16 meeting minutes and a preliminary PUD‑BUS overlay plan for 10400 Harrison Avenue. It also approved a special assessment ordinance for 9439 Tebbs Court, corrected a clerical error in a mineral extraction overlay ordinance, and adopted a budget resolution authorizing tax levies. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved September 16, 2025 council minutes (all yea)
• Approved preliminary PUD‑BUS overlay plan for 10400 Harrison Avenue (all yea)
• Approved special assessment ordinance for 9439 Tebbs Ct (5 yea, 2 nay)
• Approved amendment correcting clerical error in Ordinance 9‑25 (all yea)
• Approved budget resolution authorizing tax levies (all yea)
• Adjourned meeting (all yea)

City Council

The Harrison City Council will vote on Ordinance No. 26-25, which amends the amounts appropriated to various city funds. The council will also vote to schedule a public hearing on October 7, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. to consider a Preliminary Development Plan for a PUD‑BUS overlay on a B‑zoned property at 10400 Harrison Ave. No presentations are scheduled for this meeting.

• Vote on Ordinance No. 26-25 to amend appropriations for city funds
• Set public hearing for Oct 7, 2025, 7 p.m. on Preliminary Development Plan for PUD‑BUS overlay at 10400 Harrison Ave.
• Approve minutes from the September 2, 2025 council meeting

The council approved Ordinance No. 26-25, which amends the amounts appropriated to various city funds. A public hearing was scheduled for October 7, 2025 to consider a Preliminary Development Plan for a PUD‑BUS overlay on a B‑zoned property at 10400 Harrison Ave. Additional actions included excusing a council member, approving the September 2 minutes, and adjourning the meeting.

• Excused council member Patty Van Cleve (All Yea)
• Approved September 2, 2025 meeting minutes (5 Yea; 1 Abstain)
• Approved Ordinance No. 26-25 amending fund appropriations (All Yea)
• Set public hearing for Oct 7, 2025 on PUD‑BUS overlay at 10400 Harrison Ave (All Yea)
• Motion to adjourn the meeting (All Yea)

City Council

The council approved several ordinances, including special assessments for nuisance abatement on two properties and preliminary legislation to widen the Dry Fork Road bridge over I-74 with added lanes and sidewalks. Council members were also excused from the meeting, the August 19 minutes were approved, and the meeting was adjourned.

• Excused Ryan Samuels and Patty Van Cleve from the meeting (All Yea)
• Approved August 19, 2025 council minutes (4 Yea; 1 Abstain)
• Approved Ordinance No. 23-25 special assessment on 1008 Harrison Avenue (All Yea)
• Approved Ordinance No. 24-25 special assessment on 10894 New Haven Road (All Yea)
• Approved preliminary legislation (Ordinance No. 25-25) to widen Dry Fork Road bridge over I-74, add lanes and sidewalks, rebuild ramp signals (All Yea)
• Adjourned the meeting (All Yea)

City Council

The council approved the minutes from the August 5, 2025 meeting. It also approved a special assessment on 411 Park for nuisance abatement, and created a mineral extraction overlay district on the M‑1 quarry property. Additional motions to excuse a council member, add an executive session, and adjourn the meeting were all approved.

• Approved August 5, 2025 meeting minutes (5 yea, 1 abstain)
• Excused council member Tanner Dole (all yea)
• Added executive session between agenda items B and Con (all yea)
• Approved special assessment ordinance for 411 Park (all yea)
• Approved mineral extraction overlay district ordinance for M‑1 quarry (5 yea, 1 nay)
• Adjourned the council meeting

City Council

The council excused member Doug Abrams and approved the July 15, 2025 meeting minutes. It passed Ordinance No. 21-25 to amend appropriations for various city funds. The body also entered an executive session and then adjourned the meeting.

• Excused council member Doug Abrams (All yea)
• Approved July 15, 2025 minutes (5 yea, 1 abstain)
• Approved Ordinance 21-25 amending fund appropriations (All yea)
• Entered executive session (All yea)
• Adjourned the meeting (motion carried)

City Council

The council approved the minutes from the July 1, 2025 meeting. It passed Ordinance No. 19-25 setting rates of pay and benefits for part‑time fire, emergency medical services personnel and adjusting the fire medical director's salary. It also approved Ordinance No. 20-25 establishing an LPA‑ODOT‑LET project agreement. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved July 1 minutes (All Yea)
• Approved Ordinance No. 19-25 – fire/EMS pay rates (All Yea)
• Approved Ordinance No. 20-25 – LPA‑ODOT‑LET project agreement (All Yea)
• Adjourned meeting (All Yea)

Planning Commission

The commission excused Mayor Grubbs and Mr. Wilson from the meeting. It approved the minutes from the June 10, 2025 meeting. A public hearing for the similar-use approval at 136 Pilot Road was scheduled for August 12, 2025 at 7:00 PM. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Excused Mayor Grubbs and Mr. Wilson from meeting – approved
• Approved June 10, 2025 meeting minutes – approved
• Set public hearing for 136 Pilot Road similar-use approval on Aug 12, 2025 – approved
• Adjourned meeting – approved

City Council

The council approved the 2026 city tax budget and adopted two ordinances—one amending fund appropriations and another setting compensation rates for directors and other non‑bargained positions. It also approved adding an executive session to the agenda, retiring to that session to discuss employee compensation, and adding an agenda item. The June 17, 2025 meeting minutes were approved with four votes in favor and three abstentions.

• Approved 2026 city tax budget (Resolution No. 8-25) – All Yea
• Adopted Ordinance No. 17-25 amending fund appropriations – All Yea
• Approved Ordinance No. 18-25 setting compensation rates for directors and non‑bargained positions – All Yea
• Added executive session to agenda – All Yea
• Retired to executive session to discuss public employee compensation – All Yea
• Added agenda item (motion by Egner, seconded Abrams) – All Yea
• Approved June 17, 2025 meeting minutes – 4 Yea, 3 Abstain
• Adjourned the meeting – All Yea

City Council

The council approved the minutes from the June 3, 2025 meeting. It approved Ordinance No. 15‑25 naming John R. Jurgensen Co. as the low‑bid contractor for the Weathervane Lane, Mackie and Burk Lanes improvement project. It approved Ordinance No. 16‑25 to levy a special assessment on 77 Fawn Drive for nuisance abatement and unsafe‑condition repairs. The council then adjourned the meeting.

• Approved June 3, 2025 meeting minutes (All Yea)
• Approved Ordinance No. 15-25 naming John R. Jurgensen Co. as low bid for lane improvements (All Yea)
• Approved Ordinance No. 16-25 levying special assessment on 77 Fawn Drive for nuisance abatement (All Yea)
• Adjourned meeting (motion passed)

Planning Commission

The commission approved a zoning and use permit for 200‑204 N. State St. for Star India Indian Restaurant. It also approved a zoning and use permit for 225‑231 Harrison Ave. for Chloe’s Closet and Robyn’s Rubies and Royals. The request for a similar zoning use at 136 Pilot Road (Conex Talk) was tabled pending clarification. The commission approved the record plat for Trailhead – Section 2C.

• Approved zoning and use permit for 200‑204 N. State St. (Star India Indian Restaurant)
• Approved zoning and use permit for 225‑231 Harrison Ave. (Chloe’s Closet and Robyn’s Rubies and Royals)
• Tabled zoning use request for 136 Pilot Road (Conex Talk)
• Approved record plat for Trailhead – Section 2C

City Council

The council excused councilman Tony Egner and approved the May 20 minutes. It adopted a resolution authorizing the mayor to apply for the Metro Transit Infrastructure Fund and to execute related contracts. An ordinance amending fund appropriations was also approved. The council retired to executive session, then adjourned the meeting.

• Excused Councilman Tony Egner (All Yea)
• Approved May 20, 2025 meeting minutes (All Yea)
• Approved Resolution No. 7-25 to apply for Metro Transit Infrastructure Fund (All Yea)
• Approved Ordinance No. 14-25 amending fund appropriations (All Yea)
• Retired to executive session (All Yea)
• Adjourned meeting (All Yea)

City Council

The council approved the minutes from the May 7, 2025 meeting. It adopted a resolution approving the final 9‑1‑1 plan. It passed two ordinances levying special assessments for nuisance abatement at 305 N Hill Street and 411 Park Avenue. The council also decided not to hold a hearing on a liquor‑permit stock‑ownership request.

• Approved May 7, 2025 meeting minutes (All Yea)
• Approved Resolution No. 6-25 for the final 9‑1‑1 plan (All Yea)
• Approved Ordinance No. 12-25 to levy a special assessment on 305 N Hill Street (All Yea)
• Approved Ordinance No. 13-25 to levy a special assessment on 411 Park Avenue (All Yea)
• Decided not to hold a hearing on the liquor‑permit stock ownership change request (All Yea)
• Approved motion to retire to executive session (All Yea)
• Approved motion to adjourn the meeting (All Yea)

Planning Commission

The commission approved the minutes from the April 8, 2025 meeting. It also approved a zoning and use permit for 133 Harrison Ave. (The Lilac Moose) with staff‑recommended conditions. A second zoning and use permit for 101 E. Broadway (Huffman Construction and Design) was approved with staff‑recommended conditions.

• Approved minutes of the April 8, 2025 meeting
• Approved zoning and use permit for 133 Harrison Ave. (The Lilac Moose)
• Approved zoning and use permit for 101 E. Broadway (Huffman Construction and Design)

City Council

The council adopted a resolution to set up a state‑mandated cannabis fund depository and amended city fund appropriations. It approved a five‑year utility cost restructuring, and authorized John R. Jurgensen Co. as the low bidder for both the Dair Avenue reconstruction and the Circle Drive/Evans Court road improvement projects. A proposal to create a mineral extraction overlay district was rejected by a 4‑3 vote. All other motions passed unanimously.

• Approved resolution establishing cannabis fund depository (all yea)
• Approved ordinance amending appropriations to city funds (all yea)
• Approved utility cost restructuring ordinance for 2025‑2030 (6 yea, 1 nay)
• Approved John R. Jurgensen Co. as low bid for Dair Avenue reconstruction (all yea)
• Approved John R. Jurgensen Co. as low bid for Circle Drive and Evans Court road improvement (all yea)
• Rejected mineral extraction overlay district zone change (3 yea, 4 nay)
• Approved meeting minutes from April 15, 2025 (all yea)
• Added agenda item (all yea)

City Council

The council voted unanimously to approve the minutes from the April 1, 2025 meeting. A motion to adjourn the April 15 session was also passed unanimously. No other decisions with recorded outcomes were noted.

• Approved April 1, 2025 council minutes (unanimous vote)
• Adjourned the April 15, 2025 meeting (unanimous vote)

City Council

The council unanimously approved the March 18, 2025 meeting minutes. It also adopted a resolution supporting the America250-OH semiquincentennial and amended fund appropriations through Ordinance 6-25. An executive session on economic development was held, and the meeting was adjourned.

• Approved March 18, 2025 meeting minutes (All Yea)
• Approved Resolution No. 3-25 supporting America250-OH (All Yea)
• Approved Ordinance No. 6-25 amending fund appropriations (All Yea)
• Approved executive session on economic development (All Yea)
• Adjourned meeting (All Yea)