Monroe County public meetings in 2024
24 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Board of Zoning Appeals
The Monroe County Board of Zoning Appeals will meet to approve minutes from a previous meeting and consider a variance request for a local oil change business. The meeting is scheduled for December 17, 2024, at 6:00 PM.
- Approval of May 15, 2024, meeting minutes
- Consideration of variance BZA-2024-4 for Take 5 Oil Change window area
- Meeting at 233 South Main Street, Monroe, Ohio
City Council
The Monroe City Council will adopt Ordinance No. 2024-36 to set the fiscal year 2025 budget, adding $38,240 to the General Fund, $122,079 to Special Revenue Funds, $12,174 to Enterprise Funds, and $160,000 to Debt Service Funds, plus $84,000 for Law Director services and $66,000 for the City Manager's Office. The Council will also adopt Ordinance No. 2024-35 to finalize FY2024 appropriations, including a $7,000 legal services line item and transfers of $10,000 to the Cemetery Fund and $15,000 to the Street Light Utility Fund. Additional items include approval of blanket purchase orders for FY2025, acceptance of a $5,793 state grant for the .gov domain transition, and approval of a final plat for John Scott Road.
- Ordinance No. 2024-36: FY2025 budget with $38,240 General Fund increase, $122,079 Special Revenue increase, $12,174 Enterprise increase, $160,000 Debt Service increase, $84,000 Law Director allocation, $66,000 City Manager allocation.
- Ordinance No. 2024-35: FY2024 final appropriations, adding $7,000 for Law Director services and transferring $10,000 to the Cemetery Fund and $15,000 to the Street Light Utility Fund.
- Resolution No. 60-2024: approves blanket purchase orders for FY2025 invoices exceeding $15,000.
- Resolution No. 62-2024: accepts a $5,793 grant from the Ohio Emergency Management Agency for the city’s .gov domain transition.
- Ordinance No. 2024-37: approves a final plat for John Scott Road.
City Council
The council will consider Emergency Ordinance No. 2024-31, which terminates a Tax Increment Financing exemption for two parcels in the Stonybrook development and declares them non‑performing. The meeting also includes a second‑reading of Ordinance No. 2024-27 to add a $0.40 per customer monthly maintenance fee for city‑owned street lights, and a second‑reading of Ordinance No. 2024-28 to accept 0.7867 acres from Hutsenpiller Contractors for public right‑of‑way. Additional items are second‑reading of cannabis‑related ordinances (Nos. 2024-29 and 2024-30) and a resolution authorizing up to $1,388,162.98 from ARPA funds for police and fire personnel costs.
- Ordinance 2024-27: add $0.40 per customer/month to street‑light utility charge, estimated $25,000 annual revenue
- Ordinance 2024-28: accept 0.7867 acres from Hutsenpiller Contractors, Inc. for public right‑of‑way
- Ordinances 2024-29 & 2024-30: establish regulations and fee schedule for cannabis facilities (e.g., $300 conditional‑use permit)
- Emergency Ordinance 2024-31: terminate TIF exemption for Stonybrook parcels (Parcel IDs D7000011000003, D700001100004)
- Resolution 58-2024: authorize up to $1,388,162.98 from ARPA Fund for police and fire personnel costs
Planning Commission
The Monroe County Planning Commission will approve minutes from its October 15 meeting. It will discuss a conditional use permit for Monroe First Church of God, which was tabled previously. Primary focus will be a Planned Unit Development amendment for the Hyde Park at the Crossings site, and proposed changes to sections of the Planning and Zoning Code.
- Approve minutes from the October 15, 2024 Planning Commission meeting
- Conditional Use Permit for expansion of Monroe First Church of God (tabled 10/15/24)
- PUD Amendment to the Hyde Park at the Crossings Planned Unit Development
- Amendments to various sections of the Planning and Zoning Code
Park and Recreation Board
The Board will approve the September 11, 2024 meeting minutes. It will hold a meet‑and‑greet with City Manager Larry Lester and discuss upcoming 2025 Police Department events.
- Approve September 11, 2024 meeting minutes
- Discuss 2025 Police Department events (presentation by Josh King)
- Meet‑and‑greet with City Manager Larry Lester
City Council
At its November 12 meeting, the Monroe City Council will consider multiple resolutions and ordinances, including a $225,000 contract for a new fire aerial ladder truck, a $0.40 per customer street‑light maintenance fee, and a $38,516.69 police records‑system agreement. The council will also act on fire‑department certificates, a fire‑EMS reporting contract, a health‑savings‑account policy, and cannabis‑facility regulations.
- Ordinance No. 2024-27: add $0.40 per customer monthly street‑light maintenance fee, estimated $25,000 annual revenue
- Motion authorizing contract with Pierce (Atlantic Emergency Solutions) for a new fire aerial ladder truck, not to exceed $225,000 annually
- Consideration of $38,516.69 expenditure to Civica North America for police records‑management system support and maintenance
- Resolution No. 54-2024: approve $14,084.33 renewal contract with ESO Solutions for fire and EMS reporting systems
- Resolution No. 55-2024: authorize Health Savings Account contributions up to $3,600 per employee with biometric screening
Public Safety Committee of Council
The Monroe County Public Safety Committee will first approve the minutes from its April 23, 2024 meeting. It will then discuss acquiring a Pierce 107' Quint fire truck to replace an aging vehicle, as outlined in the Capital Vehicle Replacement Plan. The meeting will also include a period for questions, requests for future meetings, and then adjourn.
- Approval of April 23, 2024 Public Safety Committee minutes
- Discussion of purchase of a Pierce 107' Quint fire truck for the Fire Department
Finance Committee
The Finance Committee will meet to review the 3rd Quarter 2024 financial reports and discuss street light rates. The body will also review minutes from the July 23, 2024 meeting.
- 3rd Quarter 2024 Financial Reports
- Street Light Rates
City Council
The Monroe City Council will consider a motion to authorize a $27,720 payment to H & S Excavating for the Miller's Creek Embankment Restoration Project. The project will build a berm on the west side of Miller's Creek to reduce flooding on Senate Dr. and fulfills a lawsuit settlement with landowners. The meeting also includes routine items such as approval of minutes, committee reports, and an executive session on a public employee employment.
- Motion to authorize $27,720 to H & S Excavating for Miller's Creek Embankment Restoration Project
- Fire Department Life Saving Award presentation
- Committee reports from Public Works, Finance, Administrative Liaison, Technology, Public Involvement, and Public Safety
- Executive session to consider employment of a public employee
- Approval of minutes from the October 8, 2024 council meeting
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a conditional use permit for the Monroe First Church of God expansion. The body will also consider the permitting of cannabis within the City of Monroe.
- Case No. 2024-10-6: Conditional Use Permit for Monroe First Church of God expansion
- Case No. 2024-10-7: Permitting of cannabis in the City of Monroe
Park and Recreation Board
The Monroe County Park and Recreation Board will approve the minutes from the September 11, 2024 meeting. No old or new business items are listed. An administrative report includes a meet‑and‑greet with City Manager Larry Lester. The meeting will then adjourn.
- Approval of September 11, 2024 meeting minutes
- Meet‑and‑greet with City Manager Larry Lester
Public Safety Committee of Council
The Public Safety Committee will consider approval of the minutes from its April 23, 2024 meeting. The committee will discuss the purchase of a Pierce 107' Quint fire truck to replace an aging vehicle, referencing the Capital Vehicle Replacement Plan. The agenda also includes time for questions, requests for future meetings, and adjournment.
- Approval of April 23, 2024 Public Safety Committee minutes
- Discussion of purchasing a Pierce 107' Quint fire truck for the Fire Department
City Council
The City of Monroe Council will meet to discuss a proposed emergency ordinance regarding cannabis operations. The primary item is a request to extend a moratorium on new permits for medical marijuana and adult use cannabis retail dispensaries.
- Emergency Ordinance No. 2024-26: Extend moratorium on new medical marijuana and adult use cannabis retail permits through January 1, 2025
City Council
At the regular meeting, the Monroe City Council will vote on several resolutions, including authorizing the tax levy rates for the 2025 budget, approving participation in Ohio Public Works Commission projects costing $369,547 and $400,502, and extending the city‑county water supply contract. The council will also adopt budget‑related ordinances and a motion to spend $20,460 for new picnic tables at Monroe Community Park.
- Resolution No. 49-2024 – authorize tax levy rates for the 2025 budget as required by Ohio Revised Code
- Resolution No. 50-2024 – apply for Ohio Public Works Commission project ($369,547 total cost, $188,469 local match) for PRV and meter facility at Navigator Way and S. Union Rd.
- Resolution No. 51-2024 – apply for Ohio Public Works Commission project ($400,502 total cost, $204,256 local match) to replace PRV at Todhunter Rd. and Holman Dr.
- Resolution No. 52-2024 – extend the Monroe‑Butler County wholesale water supply contract (Amendment No. 3) through May 31, 2025
- Ordinance No. 2024-23 – amend the permanent appropriations ordinance for FY ending Dec 31, 2024, including reducing a $885,000 General Fund advance to $0 and adding a $159,111.11 BAN interest payment
Park and Recreation Board
The Park and Recreation Board will meet to conduct routine business and review administrative reports. The primary topic of discussion is the selection of picnic table options for Community Park.
- Review of Community Park picnic table options
City Council
The council will take the second reading of Ordinance No. 2024-22 to renew up to $3,200,000 of bond anticipation notes for the public works facility acquisition. A resolution will authorize the city manager to contract with Medicount Management and Public Consulting Group to administer the new Medicaid Supplemental Payment Program, which could bring an estimated $326,888 in additional funds. Another resolution will approve a $59,994 professional services agreement with Burgess & Niple for a State Route 63 corridor study from Britton Lane to Lawton Avenue.
- Ordinance No. 2024-22 – second reading to renew up to $3.2 million in real‑estate acquisition bond anticipation notes.
- Resolution No. 47-2024 – authorizes agreement with Medicount Management and Public Consulting Group for Medicaid Supplemental Payment Program, projected $326,888 additional funding.
- Resolution No. 48-2024 – authorizes $59,994 contract with Burgess & Niple for State Route 63 corridor study (Britton Lane to Lawton Avenue).
City Council
The Monroe County City Council will hold a special meeting to provide departmental updates and review the 2025 budget process. Council members will discuss the vision statement, SMART goals, and priorities for 2025. The agenda also includes a welcome and lunch, open discussion, and a team‑building exercise. No specific ordinances, contracts, or rezoning actions are listed.
- 2025 Budget Process discussion
- Vision Statement review
- SMART Goals presentation
- 2025 Priorities discussion
- Open Discussion
City Council
City Council will discuss the renewal of bond anticipation notes for a public works facility and real estate. The body is also reviewing wage ranges for city positions and assessments for street infrastructure repairs.
- Ordinance 2024-22: Renewal of up to $3,200,000 in bond anticipation notes for real estate acquisition
- Ordinance 2024-21: $81,146.80 in assessments for sidewalks, curbs, gutters, and driveway aprons
- Ordinance 2024-20: Amendment to establish number and wage ranges for city positions
- Resolution 46-2024: $3,060 payment to Civic North America, Inc. for income tax software
- Motion to accept a $3,921.44 Solar Eclipse reimbursement grant from the State of Ohio
Park and Recreation Board
The Monroe County Park and Recreation Board will hold a regular meeting to review administrative reports, including the progress of Automated External Defibrillator (AED) installations and updates to board rules and regulations. No new business or old business items are scheduled for discussion.
- Review of Automated External Defibrillator (AEDs) Installation Progress
- Discussion on Park and Recreation Board Rules and Regulations Updating
Public Works Committee
The Monroe County Public Works Committee will approve the June 11, 2024 meeting minutes. It will review updates on the 2024 ADA Ramp Project, the Camera and Door Access Control Project, and several infrastructure items. The committee will discuss the 2025 Salt Contract and the East Avenue Reconstruction. The meeting will conclude with public comments and adjournment.
- Approval of June 11, 2024 Public Works Committee minutes
- 2024 ADA Ramp Project
- Camera and Door Access Control Project
- 2025 Salt Contract
- East Avenue Reconstruction
City Council
The Monroe City Council will consider several resolutions, including a $400,000 state grant for the Monroe Plaza South development and contracts for security upgrades and ADA ramp replacements. It will also act on a $3,453.75 emergency garage door opener purchase and a rock‑salt purchase at $87.12 per ton. Additional items include a wage and position ordinance and routine finance report approvals.
- Resolution 41-2024: approve $3,453.75 payment to Installed Building Systems for an emergency garage door opener at Station 62.
- Resolution 42-2024: accept $400,000 OTSCIF grant for the Monroe Plaza South project and authorize a grant agreement.
- Resolution 43-2024: award contract to Digital Visions for cameras and door access control totaling $144,620.27 for fire stations and the library.
- Resolution 44-2024: award contract to Neyra Org for ADA ramp replacements totaling $165,441.16.
- Motion: accept rock‑salt purchase at $87.12 per ton through the SWOP4G cooperative.
Finance Committee
The Finance Committee will review the 2023 annual financial audit and financial reports for the second quarter of 2024. The body will also receive updates regarding grants and loans.
- 2023 Annual Financial Audit
- Second Quarter 2024 Financial Reports
- Grant/Loan Updates
City Council
The Monroe City Council will consider several resolutions, including an amendment to fund additional safety camera poles, a certificate payment to REDI Cincinnati, and a cooperative agreement for the Butler‑Warren Road Bridge culvert replacement. The agreement outlines a future City cost of $140,000 for widening the culvert. The council will also vote on a $52,475 roof repair for the Monroe Community Park concession stand and a hearing request for liquor permits at Bora Bora Nail Salon.
- Resolution 38-2024: authorize $2,200 for two stand‑alone poles to support Flock Safety camera installation.
- Resolution 39-2024: approve a $3,000 Then‑and‑Now Certificate to REDI Cincinnati.
- Resolution 40-2024: authorize a cooperative agreement for the Butler‑Warren Road Bridge #2‑9.47 culvert replacement, with an estimated City cost of $140,000 in 2026.
- Motion to spend $52,475 on roof repair for the Monroe Community Park concession stand (Mid‑Miami Roofing).
- Motion to request a hearing on D1 and D2 liquor permits for Bora Bora Nail Salon at 1315 State Route 63.
City Council
The Council will consider approving a final plat for Section 5, Block B of the Monroe Crossings subdivision, which includes single-family lots and a neighborhood park. The meeting also includes a vote to appoint Angela S. Wasson as Clerk of Council. An executive session is scheduled to discuss public employee compensation.
- Final plat approval for Section 5, Block B of Monroe Crossings Subdivision
- Appointment of Angela S. Wasson as Clerk of Council
- Executive session regarding public employee compensation and employment