Monroe County public meetings in 2023
43 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will meet to review a request for an extension of the approval for the Hyde Park at the Crossings Preliminary Planned Unit Development Plan. The commission will also vote on the approval of minutes from the September 19, 2023 meeting.
- Case No. 2023-12-6: Extension of approval for Hyde Park at the Crossings Preliminary Planned Unit Development Plan
City Council
City Council is holding public hearings and voting on Resolution No. 72-2023. This resolution would approve a plan to join the Miami Valley Communications Council (MVCC) to jointly purchase electric and natural gas supply for residents and businesses.
- Public Hearing: Natural Gas and Electric Aggregation Plans of Operation and Governance
- Resolution No. 72-2023: Approval of the MVCC electric and natural gas aggregation program
City Council
The Council is meeting to approve the 2024 permanent appropriations ordinance and various year-end resolutions. The agenda includes a proposed moratorium on cannabis operators and a memorandum of understanding for fiber network development.
- Emergency Ordinance No. 2023-36: Proposed 9-month moratorium on adult-use cannabis operators
- Resolution No. 70-2023: Expenditure of up to $105,000 in ARPA funds for audio/visual upgrades in city facilities
- Emergency Ordinance No. 2023-33: MOU with Monroe Area Community Improvement Corporation for fiber network development
- Resolution No. 68-2023: Acceptance of 2023 donations totaling $12,849
- Ordinance No. 2023-32: Second reading of 3.5% cost of living increase for non-union employees
City Council
City Council will discuss year-end budget appropriations and a cost of living adjustment for non-union staff. The body is also considering a safety grant for fire equipment and the adoption of a county-wide hazard mitigation plan.
- Ordinance No. 2023-68: Proposed 3.5% cost of living increase for non-union employees
- Resolution No. 65-2023: Acceptance of an Ohio Bureau of Workers Compensation Safety Grant for a powered hose roller
- Resolution No. 66-2023: Adoption of the 2023 Butler County Hazard Mitigation Plan
- Expenditure of $17,142.86 to Velecor for City building firewalls
- Ratification of $5,000 deferred compensation for executive level employees
Finance Committee
The Finance Committee will review the October 2023 Finance Report and continue discussions regarding storm water rates. The body will also address year-end supplemental appropriations.
- October 2023 Finance Report
- Storm water rates discussion
- Year-end supplemental appropriations
City Council
The City Council will discuss updating the municipal income tax ordinance to comply with state law and implementing a Health Savings Account for 2024. The body is also considering a traffic calming study for Crossings Boulevard.
- Ordinance No. 2023-30: Updates to income tax (Chapter 887) to comply with House Bill 33
- Resolution No. 64-2023: Implementation of 2024 Health Savings Account with city contributions up to $3,600
- Resolution No. 62-2023: Engineering agreement with ChoiceOne Engineering for a traffic calming study on Crossings Boulevard
- Ordinance No. 2023-29: Execution of an Employer Adoption Agreement for a Roth 457 option for employees
- Appointment of Kacey L. Waggaman to the Turtlecreek-Monroe Raceway Economic Development District
Park and Recreation Board
The board will receive administrative updates on hydrology studies for Bicentennial Commons and Community Park. Members will also discuss the 2024 Total Solar Eclipse event and updates to board rules and regulations.
- Bicentennial Commons Hydrology Study update
- Community Park Hydrology Study update
- 2024 Total Solar Eclipse Event update
- Updating of Park and Recreation Board Rules and Regulations
Public Involvement Committee of Council
The Public Involvement Committee of Council is meeting to discuss planning for Christmas on the Plaza. The body will also hear from Gary Morton regarding a Solar Eclipse event scheduled for April 8, 2024.
- Christmas on the Plaza planning
- Solar Eclipse Event on April 8, 2024
City Council
City Council will discuss extending a moratorium on new medical marijuana dispensary permits and approve several professional service agreements. The body is also reviewing a farmland agricultural district application and employee retirement benefit options.
- Emergency Ordinance No. 2023-28: 180-day moratorium extension on new medical marijuana dispensary permits
- Resolution No. 62-2023: $15,400 traffic calming study on Crossings Boulevard with ChoiceOne Engineering
- Expenditure of $59,893.50 to Buckeye State Pipe & Supply, Co., Inc. for bulk water meters and cellular end points
- Expenditure of $37,394.92 to Civica North America, Inc. for police records management system maintenance
- Public hearing for Resolution No. 63-2023 regarding 57.7498 acres of farmland on the west side of State Route 4
Finance Committee
The Finance Committee will review financial reports from September 2023. The body is also scheduled to discuss storm water rates.
- September 2023 Finance Reports
- Storm Water Rates Discussion
Park and Recreation Board
The Park and Recreation Board is meeting to discuss a one-day park event and review administrative updates. The agenda includes a CDBG application for trail paving at Crossings Park and updates to board rules and regulations.
- One Day Park Event discussion
- Crossings Park CDBG Application for Trail Paving
- Great Miami River Trail update
- Updating Park and Recreation Board Rules and Regulations
City Council
City Council is reviewing bond anticipation notes and right-of-way purchases for a culvert project. The body is also deciding on tax levy rates for 2024 and the automatic adoption of updated technical codes. Additionally, Council will consider expenditures for city network hosts and plumbing repairs.
- Ordinance No. 2023-25: Issuance of up to $3,200,000 in real estate acquisition general obligation bond anticipation notes
- Ordinance No. 2023-26: Purchase of right-of-way for the Todhunter Road Culvert Replacement Project
- Resolution No. 60-2023: Authorization of tax levies and rates determined by the Budget Commission
- Motion to spend $46,950.00 to Velecor for three new network hosts for the City building
- Resolution No. 59-2023: Payment of $4,842.80 to Ken Herbert Plumbing for Station 62 and Main Street Station
City Council
The City Council is reviewing several infrastructure contracts and land acquisitions for the Todhunter Road Culvert Replacement Project. The body is also considering a new collective bargaining agreement for police sergeants and the issuance of bond anticipation notes to reimburse land purchases for a public works facility.
- Ordinance 2023-25: Issuance of up to $3,200,000 in bond anticipation notes for real estate acquisition
- Resolution 55-2023: $170,116.98 contract with R.A. Miller Construction for Brittany Heights Concrete Assessment Rehabilitation
- Resolution 56-2023: $151,991.40 contract with R.A. Miller Construction for 17 ADA ramp replacements
- Resolution 54-2023: $44,474.65 payment to Majors Enterprises, Inc. for emergency water main repair on State Route 63
- Resolution 57-2023: Collective bargaining agreement for police sergeants including a 7% wage increase for 2023
Finance Committee
The Finance Committee will review the August 2023 financial report and the Ohio Auditor of State Award with Distinction. The body will also discuss 2023 Bond Anticipation Notes (BANs).
- August 2023 Financial Report
- Ohio Auditor of State Award with Distinction
- 2023 Bond Anticipation Notes (BANs)
Planning Commission
The Monroe County Planning Commission is meeting to review a site plan application. The primary item of business is the consideration of Case No. 2023-9-5.
- Case No. 2023-9-5: Site Plan Application for Ohana Car Wash
Park and Recreation Board
The Park and Recreation Board will meet to approve previous minutes and receive an administrative report. The primary topic of discussion is an update regarding the Great Miami River Trail.
- Administrative update on Great Miami River Trail
City Council
City Council is reviewing several infrastructure projects, including asphalt paving and crack sealing for numerous city streets. The body is also considering land acquisitions for a culvert replacement and the purchase of a new medic unit for the fire department.
- Contract with Barrett Materials for 2023 Asphalt Paving Program for $1,531,161.50
- Contract with Scodeller Construction Inc. for 2023 Asphalt Pavement Crack Seal and Striping for $408,806.31
- Expenditure of $345,000 to Horton Emergency Vehicles for a Ford F550 Medic Unit
- Right-of-way purchases from Rosemary Ramey and Gail G. Alford for Todhunter Road Culvert Replacement
- Public hearing request for C1 and C2 Liquor Permits for Thorntons LLC
Public Involvement Committee of Council
The Public Involvement Committee of Council will meet to review the Fourth of July event and plan for Christmas on the Plaza. The meeting also includes a period for discussion and requests for future agenda items.
- Fourth of July recap
- Christmas on the Plaza planning
City Council
City Council will discuss an emergency ordinance to restructure staff benefits and compensation policies. The body is also considering two technology expenditures for network hardware and fiber optic expansion.
- Emergency Ordinance No. 2023-19 regarding staff benefits, compensation, and accrued leave
- Expenditure of $300,840 to Southwest Ohio Computer Association for Phase One of Fiber Connectivity
- Expenditure of $28,992.39 to CDW-G for network switches for the City building
- Fiber extension running east down SR 63 through Encore Logistics Park to Union Road
Finance Committee
The Finance Committee will review the financial report from July 2023. The body will also consider the approval of expenditures.
- July 2023 Financial Report
- Approval of expenditures
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will meet to review a site plan application for Corken Steel. Other business includes the approval of minutes from the June 20, 2023 meeting.
- Case No. 2023-8-4: Site Plan Application for Corken Steel
Park and Recreation Board
The board will receive administrative updates regarding hydrology studies for Bicentennial Commons and Community Park. The meeting also includes a review of the updated City of Monroe website's parks page and the board's mission statement.
- Bicentennial Commons Hydrology Study update
- Community Park Hydrology Study update
- City of Monroe Website Public Works Parks and Recreation Page update
- Park and Recreation Board Mission Statement
City Council
The City Council is discussing a professional services agreement with KZF Design to create a vision for Downtown Monroe. The meeting also includes a second reading of an ordinance regarding automotive sales and service stations.
- Resolution No. 47-2023: $100,000 agreement with KZF Design for a Downtown Master Plan
- Ordinance No. 2023-17: Amendment to PUD Agreement for automotive sales and service stations (Second Reading)
- Emergency Ordinance No. 2023-18: Elimination of $500 permit deposit for City initiated assessment projects
Public Works Committee
The Public Works Committee will meet to discuss Right-of-Way and Street Opening Permit fees and bonds. The committee will also review minutes from the June 13, 2023 meeting.
- Right-of-Way and Street Opening Permit Fee and Bond
Historic Preservation Commission
The Historic Preservation Commission is meeting to review new business regarding a professional services consultant. This consultant would be tasked with creating a Downtown Master Plan.
- Professional Services Consultant for the creation of a Downtown Master Plan
City Council
City Council will hold public hearings regarding the 2024 fiscal year tax budget and a rezoning request for a 220-unit residential development. The body will also consider several contracts for professional services and the repeal of two trail-related grants.
- Public hearing and adoption of the 2024 Fiscal Year Tax Budget
- Rezoning of 126.9 acres at Kyles Station Road and Butler Warren Road for a 220-unit residential development
- Agreement with River Corridor Improvement Subdistrict of the Miami Conservancy District for $48,000
- Repeal of a $650,000 Great Miami Trail Monroe Section Project grant and a $500,000 ODNR trail grant
- Cooperative bid for road salt from Compass Minerals at $101.33 per ton
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will meet to discuss a major amendment to the Garver / Major Planned Unit Development. The session includes a public hearing on Case No. 2023-6-3.
- Public Hearing: Case No. 2023-6-3 regarding a Major Amendment to the Garver / Major Planned Unit Development
Park and Recreation Board
The board is meeting to discuss event applications and use agreements for local organizations. The agenda includes updates on the MonRover Dog Park and a discussion regarding pickleball.
- MonRover Dog Park update
- Event application from Pastor Jim Sweigart, Calvary Chapel Faith Fellowship
- Event application from Casey Walters, Wee Hornet Football and Cheer LLC
- Community Park Scoreboard request from Josh Patrick, Monroe Sports Association
- Pickleball discussion
City Council
Council is deciding on two ordinances to place natural gas and electricity aggregation questions on the November ballot. The body is also considering a storm sewer replacement contract and funding for firefighter training and fiber repairs.
- Resolution No. 37-2023: Brittany Heights Storm Sewer Replacement contract with W. G. Stang for $546,255.60
- Ordinance No. 2023-12: Natural gas aggregation program ballot initiative
- Ordinance No. 2023-13: Electricity aggregation program ballot initiative
- Motion for $15,000.00 to Cincinnati State for paramedic school tuition for two firefighters
- Motion for $28,390.00 to SWOCA for fiber repair work on Yankee Road
Public Works Committee
The Public Works Committee will meet to discuss the Great Miami River Trail. The session also includes time for questions and requests for future meetings.
- Great Miami River Trail
Public Involvement Committee of Council
The Public Involvement Committee of Council will meet to discuss the Fourth of July. The body will also take questions and requests for future meetings.
- Fourth of July discussion
City Council
Council is discussing Resolution No. 36-2023 to authorize the City Manager to contract with National Inspection Corporation (NIC) for building plans examination and inspection services. The proposed five-year agreement would run through June 2028, with an option to extend to June 2033.
- Resolution No. 36-2023: Agreement with National Inspection Corporation for building services
- Proposed payment terms: City will pay 70% of all fees charged per month to NIC
- Consideration of March 2023 Finance Reports
Finance Committee
The Finance Committee will meet to approve previous minutes and review April 2023 financial reports. The body will also conduct a review of the 2022 Public Accountability Financial Report (PAFR).
- Approval of April 25, 2023 minutes
- Review of April 2023 Financial Reports
- 2022 PAFR Review
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will meet to discuss a zoning map amendment and Planned Unit Development. The proposal involves changing the designation of property at Kyles Station Road and Butler Warren Road.
- Case No. 2023-4-2: Proposed rezoning of 126.9 acres at Kyles Station Road and Butler Warren Road from B-P Business Park to R-2 Single-Family Residential Planned Unit Development
Board of Zoning Appeals
The Board of Zoning Appeals will meet to review a variance application. The board is considering a request from Marshall Construction Company regarding a fence around trucking docks.
- Public hearing for Marshall Construction Company variance application for trucking dock fencing
Park and Recreation Board
The Park and Recreation Board is meeting to discuss the MonRover Dog Park and the board's vision and mission statements. The body will also review event application and use agreements for the Monroe Optimist Club and Queen City Hog Chapter #3805.
- MonRover Dog Park update from Jennifer Patterson
- Park and Recreation Board Vision and Mission Statements
- Event Application/Use Agreement for State Farm/Monroe Optimist Club
- Event Application/Use Agreement for Queen City Hog Chapter #3805
- Discussion on future steps for park development
City Council
City Council will discuss a three-year contract with the Ohio Patrolmen's Benevolent Association featuring annual base wage increases of 7%, 3.5%, and 3.5%. The body will also review payments for emergency plumbing and steel work.
- Resolution No. 35-2023: Collective Bargaining Agreement for Patrol Officers
- Resolution No. 33-2023: $4,603.99 payment to Ken Herbert Plumbing, LLC
- Resolution No. 34-2023: $4,650.00 payment to Vision Steel Products
- Ordinance No. 2023-11: Requirement to publish ordinances and resolutions on City website and City Building (Second Reading)
- Request from Monroe Lions Club President David Bond for alcohol at Monroe Community Park
Public Involvement Committee of Council
The Public Involvement Committee of Council is meeting to discuss planning for the May Food Truck Fair, the Memorial Day Ceremony, and Fourth of July celebrations. The meeting includes a period for questions and requests for future agenda items.
- May Food Truck Fair
- Memorial Day Ceremony
- Fourth of July Parade, Light Up the Sky, and Fireworks Display
Technology Committee
The Technology Committee will review a draft for a website redesign. The body will also address a contract with Velecor.
- Review of website redesign draft
- Contract with Velecor
Historic Preservation Commission
The commission will meet to elect officers and receive a report from Development Director Tom Smith regarding the downtown master plan. No other new or old business is listed on the agenda.
- Election of officers
- Review of downtown master plan by Development Director Tom Smith
Park and Recreation Board
The board will discuss a park survey report presented by Jennifer Patterson. Members will also review restroom facilities at Rosemont Park and floor coatings for park restrooms.
- Park Survey Report presented by Jennifer Patterson
- Rosemont Park portable restroom facility
- Park restroom floor coatings
- Oaklawn Park amenities
- Fitness equipment at Community Park
Finance Committee
The Finance Committee will review financial reports from December 2022 and January 2023. The body will also discuss the Investment and Deposit Policy.
- December 2022 Finance Reports
- January 2023 Finance Reports
- Investment and Deposit Policy
City Council
Monroe City Council will discuss several resolutions regarding city infrastructure, including a water tower lease and culvert replacements. The body is also considering ordinances to restructure city staffing and eliminate the Audit Committee.
- Lease agreement with DISH Wireless L.L.C. for equipment on the 580 South Main Street water tank for $25,000 annually
- Proposed expenditure of $131,982.00 for a mid-sized dump truck for Public Works
- Proposed expenditure of $69,133.75 for a John Deere Flex Wing Mower
- Proposed expenditure of $47,385.00 for a KM International 4-ton Asphalt Hotbox
- Resolution No. 10-2023 to increase the Tyler Technologies purchase order to $79,500