Monroe County public meetings in 2025

City Council

The Monroe City Council will consider Ordinance No. 2025-45, which rezones approximately 84.6 acres on North Main Street from urban residential and general commercial to general residential and urban residential and authorizes a Planned Unit Development agreement with Bridge Development Group. The council will also consider Ordinance No. 2025-46 to amend an existing PUD agreement with Mount Pleasant Ohio Living for phases 4 and 7 of that development. The Planning Commission recommended approval of the zoning map amendment and PUD overlay with a 4‑0 vote. The council will review staff‑identified conditions, including open‑space, sidewalk, and trail requirements.

• Ordinance No. 2025-45 rezoning ~84.6 acres on North Main Street, changing U‑R and G‑C to G‑R and U‑R, and authorizing a PUD with Bridge Development Group
• Proposed 600‑unit residential development (single‑unit detached, attached, and multi‑unit homes) under the PUD
• Ordinance No. 2025-46 amendment to the PUD agreement with Mount Pleasant Ohio Living for phases 4 and 7
• Planning Commission recommendation approved by a 4‑0 vote
• Staff‑identified conditions: 5% open space, 11‑ft shared‑use path on Overbrook Drive, 8‑ft internal trails, street‑tree plan, and other utility and access requirements

Technology Committee

The Technology Committee is meeting to hold an executive session regarding security arrangements. The remainder of the meeting is for general discussion and requests for future meetings.

• Executive session to discuss security arrangements

City Council

The Monroe City Council will consider Emergency Ordinance No. 2025-43 to extend the tax‑exempt status of four commercial TIF districts for an additional 30 years, and Emergency Ordinance No. 2025-44 to extend the incentive district exemption for 15 years. Both ordinances are requested as second‑reading emergencies to meet year‑end filing deadlines. A public hearing will also be held on Ordinance No. 2025-45 to rezone about 84.6 acres on North Main Street and approve a Planned Unit Development agreement with Bridge Development Group for a 600‑unit residential project.

• Emergency Ordinance No. 2025-43: extend exemption for Monroe Commerce Center, Park 63/Summit Park, Corridor 75 Park #1 and #2 TIF districts for 30 years
• Emergency Ordinance No. 2025-44: extend exemption for city incentive districts (RIDs) for 15 years
• Ordinance No. 2025-45: rezoning of ~84.6 acres on North Main Street to G‑R and U‑R and authorizing a PUD with Bridge Development Group

City Council

The Monroe City Council will consider approving a 3.5% cost-of-living adjustment for non-union employees, a rezoning request for industrial use at 300 Lawton Avenue, and the extension of several Tax Increment Financing (TIF) districts.

• Ordinance 2025-38: 3.5% COLA for non-union employees and $5,000 deferred compensation for executives
• Ordinance 2025-42: Rezoning 8.64 acres at 300 Lawton Avenue from Light Industrial to Heavy Industrial
• Ordinance 2025-43: Extend life of 4 commercial TIF districts by 30 years until 2064
• Ordinance 2025-44: Extend life of Incentive Districts by 15 years until 2049
• Ordinance 2025-41: Adjust Mayor, Vice Mayor, and Council salaries to meet OPERS minimum wage

Planning Commission

The Monroe County Planning Commission will hold public hearings on four separate proposals: a zoning map amendment for properties on Greentree Road; a Planned Unit Development (PUD) amendment to the Mount Pleasant PUD; a combined zoning map amendment and PUD for Cornerstone Monroe Farm; and various text amendments to the Monroe Planning and Zoning Code. The commission will also approve minutes from the October 21, 2025 meeting.

• Case 2025-11-8: Public hearing on a zoning map amendment for Greentree Road properties
• Case 2025-11-9: Public hearing on a PUD amendment to the Mount Pleasant Planned Unit Development
• Case 2025-11-10: Public hearing on a zoning map amendment and PUD for Cornerstone Monroe Farm
• Case 2025-11-11: Public hearing on various text amendments to the Monroe Planning and Zoning Code
• Approval of minutes from the October 21, 2025 Planning Commission meeting

City Council

City Council will discuss several infrastructure projects, including a water supply vault and HVAC work at Plaza South Shopping Center. The body is also considering a 3.5% cost-of-living adjustment for non-union employees and the creation of the Stonybrook Incentive District.

• Public hearing for rezoning 8.64 acres at 300 Lawton Avenue from Light Industrial to Heavy Industrial
• Ordinance for 3.5% cost-of-living adjustment for non-union employees and $5,000 deferred compensation for executive-level employees
• Resolution for HVAC project at Plaza South Shopping Center using a $400,000 OBM Grant
• Preliminary plat approval for Tall Oaks subdivision featuring five phases and 22.86 acres of open space
• Agreement with Plattenburg & Associates, Inc. for city audits for Fiscal Years 2025 through 2029

Finance Committee

The Monroe County Finance Committee will review the 3rd Quarter 2025 financial reports and consider setting the 2026 water rates. It will also approve the 2026 community room rental rates and adopt the minutes from the July 22, 2025 meeting. The meeting includes a period for discussion, questions, and future meeting requests before adjournment.

• Approval of Finance Committee minutes from July 22, 2025
• Review of 3rd Quarter 2025 financial reports
• Adoption of 2026 community room rental rates
• Consideration of 2026 water rates
• Public discussion and requests for future meetings

City Council

City Council will discuss a design-build contract for a new Municipal Services Center and supplemental appropriations to cover city expenses. The body will also consider an environmental study for the Monroe Bicentennial Park Loop project.

• Resolution 61-2025: Design-build contract with HGC Construction and emersion DESIGN for a Municipal Services Center totaling $18,669,358.10
• Ordinance 2025-37: Supplemental appropriations of $1,974,058 for income tax refunds, fire vehicle repairs, and TIF reimbursements
• Resolution 60-2025: Professional services agreement with Clune Consulting Services, LLC for $23,667.26 (City obligation $2,366.73)
• Proposed $11,908 grant from Firehouse Subs for a new rescue boat
• Proposed $1,455,150 in TIF fund appropriations for Monroe Local Schools and Trustee reimbursements

Planning Commission

The Monroe County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider a zoning map amendment submitted by Glass Coatings & Concepts LLC. The commission will also review a preliminary plat for the Tall Oaks development. Routine agenda items include approval of minutes from the July 15, 2025 meeting.

• Public hearing on zoning map amendment for Glass Coatings & Concepts LLC (Case No. 2025-10-6)
• Consideration of preliminary plat for Tall Oaks (Case No. 2025-10-7)

Public Involvement Committee of Council

The Public Involvement Committee will review the planned Christmas on the Plaza event, consider the America250 program, and field discussion, questions, and requests for future meetings. No decisions are indicated; the agenda is for discussion and information. The meeting will conclude with adjournment.

• Christmas on the Plaza
• America250
• Discussion, questions, and requests for future meetings
• Adjournment

Public Works Committee

The Monroe County Public Works Committee will convene to approve minutes from August and September and discuss the Monroe PED Project and Public Works Building updates. The meeting will also include time for future meeting requests.

• Approval of Public Works Committee minutes from August 12 and September 23, 2025
• Monroe PED Project/Ohio Living Update
• Public Works Building Update
• Discussion of future meeting requests

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding the creation of the Stonybrook Incentive Tax Increment Financing (TIF) District. Members will also consider several infrastructure and public safety expenditures, including stormwater design and police software maintenance.

• Public hearing for the Stonybrook Incentive Tax Increment Financing (TIF) District
• Resolution 58-2025 to expand the City of Monroe Community Reinvestment Area #1
• Resolution 59-2025 for a $48,500 contract amendment with Fishbeck for Community Park stormwater drainage design
• Proposed $39,479.57 expenditure to Civica North America, Inc. for police records management system maintenance
• Acceptance of an $11,908 Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation grant for a Zodiac MilPro inflatable boat

Park and Recreation Board

The Monroe County Park and Recreation Board meeting on October 8, 2025 will consider approval of the August 13, 2025 minutes. The agenda includes routine administrative reports and no old or new business items. No decisions on projects, contracts, or policy changes are scheduled.

• Approval of August 13, 2025 meeting minutes
• Administrative reports – various updates

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee will review several contracts and projects, including fire suppression upgrades, a Cintas contract extension, and professional services agreements. It will receive updates on the Public Works building, Garver Road improvements, and the Monroe PED Project. The committee will discuss an OKI grant application for predictive traffic signals and a community park hydrology study.

• Strip Center fire suppression upgrades
• Cintas contract extension
• Professional Services Agreement for SS4A and demonstration project
• OKI grant application for predictive traffic signals
• Community park hydrology study

City Council

The Monroe City Council will consider Ordinance No. 2025-26 to rezone approximately 61.72 acres at North Main Street and Todhunter Road from Rural Residential to General Residential. The council will also review three bond anticipation note ordinances authorizing up to $11.8 million for a public works facility and site work, and several resolutions for contracts, grant applications, tax‑abatement changes, and park maintenance.

• Ordinance 2025-26: Rezoning 61.72 acres (parcels C1800006000005, C1800005000035, C1800005000012) to General Residential
• Ordinance 2025-32: Authorize up to $3,200,000 in real‑estate acquisition BANs
• Ordinance 2025-33: Authorize up to $1,800,000 in site‑development BANs
• Ordinance 2025-34: Authorize up to $5,000,000 in various‑purpose BANs
• Resolution 55-2025: Approve $26,969.92 payment to CivicPlus for hosting and security services

City Council

The council will meet for a special session to discuss the appointment of a public official during an executive session. The remainder of the agenda consists of procedural items.

• Executive session to consider the appointment of a public official

City Council

The Monroe City Council will consider several ordinances, including a zoning code amendment for the downtown district, updates to personnel policies on family definitions and sick‑leave conversion, and three bond anticipation note authorizations totaling $9.8 million. The bond measures would renew a $3.2 million note and issue new notes for up to $5 million and $1.8 million to fund a public works facility and related site work. Emergency ordinances will also adjust special assessments for existing infrastructure bonds. A resolution will adopt the 2026 tax budget rates approved by the Budget Commission.

• Ordinance 2025-27: amend Planning and Zoning Code to adopt Downtown District Regulating Plan (Sponsor Tom Smith)
• Ordinance 2025-30: expand definition of immediate family in Personnel Policy (Sponsor Sarah Hunold)
• Ordinance 2025-31: revise sick‑leave conversion rates at retirement (Sponsor Sarah Hunold)
• Ordinance 2025-32: authorize up to $3,200,000 of real‑estate acquisition BAN renewal (Sponsor Jake Burton)
• Ordinance 2025-34: authorize up to $5,000,000 of general‑obligation BAN for infrastructure (Sponsor Jake Burton)

City Council

The Monroe City Council will consider several ordinances, including rezoning 61.72 acres to General Residential, updating the downtown zoning code, and authorizing a Community Reinvestment Area agreement with Crane Consumables that includes a 10‑year, 50% property tax abatement. The council will also vote on supplemental appropriations totaling $620,126 for various city funds and on personnel policy changes. Additional resolutions will address fire‑fighter collective bargaining and participation in opioid settlement agreements.

• Ordinance 2025-26: Rezone 61.72 acres at North Main St and Todhunter Rd from R‑R to G‑R
• Ordinance 2025-27: Adopt Downtown District Regulating Plan and minor code updates
• Ordinance 2025-28: Approve CRA with Crane Consumables, 12,000 SF expansion, $100,000 tax abatement
• Ordinance 2025-29: Supplemental appropriations of $620,126 for General Fund, opioid settlement, police, water and storm‑water projects
• Resolution 42‑2025: Opt‑in to state opioid settlement agreements with eight manufacturers

Park and Recreation Board

The Monroe County Park and Recreation Board will consider approval of the June 11, 2025 meeting minutes. No old or new business items are listed. The board will receive various administrative updates before adjourning.

• Approve minutes from the June 11, 2025 meeting

Public Works Committee

The Monroe County Public Works Committee will approve minutes from February and March 2025. It will receive updates on the public works building, a water line design, and a vacant truck. The committee will discuss the proposed lot purchase for Garver/New Garver Road. Administrative actions and future meeting requests will also be addressed.

• Approval of February 11 and March 11, 2025 Public Works Committee minutes
• Public Works Building update
• Garver/New Garver Road lot purchase discussion
• Water Line Design update
• Vacant truck administrative action

City Council

City Council will hold public hearings on a zoning map amendment for a 61.72-acre site and updates to the Downtown District Regulating Plan. The body will also consider a snow emergency policy and a tax abatement agreement for Crane Consumables, LLC.

• Ordinance 2025-26: Rezoning 61.72 acres at North Main Street and Todhunter Road from Rural Residential to General Residential
• Ordinance 2025-27: Adoption of Section 1202.06 Downtown District Regulating Plan and other zoning code updates
• Ordinance 2025-28: 10-year 50% real property tax abatement estimated at $100,000 for Crane Consumables, LLC
• Ordinance 2025-25: Establishment of a municipal snow emergency operations policy
• Proposed $1,620,000 fixed asset investment by Crane Consumables, LLC for a 12,000 SF facility expansion

City Council

The council will meet to discuss planning for 2026 and a Working Genius Assessment. The agenda also includes a legal update and a team-building exercise.

• Looking Ahead to 2026 discussion
• Working Genius Assessment
• Legal Update
• Team-Building Exercise

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will meet to approve previous minutes and review the 2024 audit recap. The body will also examine financial reports for the second quarter of 2025.

• Approval of April 22, 2025 minutes
• 2024 Audit Recap
• 2nd Quarter 2025 Financial Reports

City Council

The Monroe City Council will consider Ordinance No. 2025-22, a second‑reading amendment to the Tall Oaks Planned Unit Development that would add 201 buildable lots on 124 acres. The council will also review a new snow‑emergency operations ordinance, several resolutions authorizing development and public‑agency agreements, and motions for AV equipment and ADA contract expenditures.

• Ordinance 2025-22: amendment to Tall Oaks PUD adding 201 lots on 124 acres
• Ordinance 2025-25: municipal snow emergency operations policy
• Resolution 38-2025: development agreement for Townes at Monroe Crossings subdivision
• Resolution 40-2025: local public agency agreement with ODOT for $140,710 signal upgrades on State Route 63
• Motion to approve Jackson Construction contract up to $227,524.91 for 2025 ADA Program

Planning Commission

The Monroe County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider a zoning map amendment for the property at North Main Street and Todhunter Road (Case No. 2025-7-4). The commission will also hear proposals for various text amendments to the Planning and Zoning Code (Case No. 2025-7-4). These items are listed under New Business for discussion and possible adoption.

• Zoning map amendment for property at North Main Street and Todhunter Road (Case No. 2025-7-4)
• Various text amendments to the Planning and Zoning Code (Case No. 2025-7-4)

City Council

The Monroe City Council will take a second‑reading vote on an amendment to the Tall Oaks Planned Unit Development, expanding it by 201 lots on 124 acres. A second‑reading vote will also be taken on an amendment to Chapter 1028 to update storm‑water regulations to current Ohio EPA standards. Council will adopt the 2026 tax budget and approve a $43,188 contract with Burgess & Niple, Inc. for a continuous‑flow intersection feasibility study at State Route 63 and Main Street, as well as authorize Verdantas to provide signal‑safety design services on State Route 63.

• Ordinance No. 2025-22 – second reading amendment to Tall Oaks PUD adding 201 lots on 124 acres
• Ordinance No. 2025-24 – second reading amendment to Chapter 1028 storm‑water management to align with Ohio EPA requirements
• Resolution 33-2025 – adoption of the City of Monroe Tax Budget for fiscal year 2026
• Resolution 34-2025 – approval of a $43,188 contract with Burgess & Niple, Inc. for a CFI feasibility study at SR 63 and Main St
• Resolution 35-2025 – authorization of services with Verdantas for signal safety design improvements along SR 63

Park and Recreation Board

The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate. No new business or old business items are scheduled for discussion or decision.

City Council

The Monroe City Council will hold a public hearing on Ordinance No. 2025-22 to amend the Tall Oaks Planned Unit Development, increasing the subdivision to a total of 226 lots. The council will also consider Ordinance No. 2025-23, a supplemental appropriations package of $278,298 for various city expenses, and Ordinance No. 2025-24, which updates the storm‑water management code. Additional items include resolutions for a HUD Community Development Block Grant agreement and a memorandum with the Butler County Land Revitalization Corporation, plus motions to fund fire‑hydrant purchases and other infrastructure projects.

• Ordinance 2025-22: amendment to Tall Oaks PUD adding 201 buildable lots for a total of 226 lots
• Ordinance 2025-23: supplemental appropriations totaling $278,298 (including $100,000 General Fund, $63,820 Fire Levy Fund, $114,478 Capital Improvement Fund)
• Ordinance 2025-24: amendment to Chapter 1028 to align storm‑water regulations with Ohio EPA requirements
• Resolution 31-2025: authorizes a cooperation agreement for the Community Development Block Grant program (2026‑2028)
• Motion to authorize $26,624 to Everett J. Prescott, Inc. for purchase of fire hydrants and related repair parts

City Council

The Monroe City Council will consider Ordinance No. 2025-21, which would transfer a Community Reinvestment Area agreement from MREIC Monroe OH, LLC to Mountain Monroe OH, LLC. The council will also consider Resolution No. 30-2025, authorizing a professional services agreement with UES Professional Solutions 25 LLC for geotechnical engineering of a new public works facility on Clark Blvd. Additional agenda items include ceremonial swearing‑ins for Assistant Chief Joe Locke and Firefighter/Paramedic Josh King, reports from several standing committees, and an executive session on marketing plans and employee compensation negotiations.

• Ordinance No. 2025-21: CRA agreement transfer to Mountain Monroe OH, LLC (Second Reading)
• Resolution No. 30-2025: Contract with UES Professional Solutions 25 LLC for geotechnical services (funded by existing engineering budget)
• Ceremonial swearing‑in of Assistant Chief Joe Locke and Firefighter/Paramedic Josh King
• Committee reports from Public Works, Finance, Administrative Liaison, Technology, Public Involvement, and Public Safety committees
• Executive session to review marketing plans, economic‑development assistance, and public‑employee compensation negotiations

Planning Commission

The Monroe County Planning Commission will approve the minutes from its April 15, 2025 meeting. It will consider a Planned Unit Development amendment for the Tall Oaks project (Case No. 2025-4-3). The commission will also receive administrative reports before adjourning.

• Approval of April 15, 2025 Planning Commission meeting minutes
• Consideration of PUD amendment for Tall Oaks (Case No. 2025-4-3)
• Administrative reports

Park and Recreation Board

The Park and Recreation Board will meet to discuss a new event application and use agreement. The request is submitted by Casey Walters of Wee Hornet Football and Cheer LLC.

• Event application/use agreement from Casey Walters, Wee Hornet Football and Cheer LLC

Finance Committee

The Monroe County Finance Committee will review the January 28, 2025 minutes and first-quarter financial reports. The body will also discuss community room rental rates and EMS billing collections.

• Approval of January 28, 2025 Finance Committee minutes
• Review of 1st Quarter 2025 Financial Reports
• Discussion on Community Room Rental Rates
• Review of EMS Billing Collections

City Council

The Monroe City Council will consider several ordinances, including a lease of the Clark Boulevard Property, a preliminary plat for the Townes at the Crossings, and an emergency increase of Assistant Fire Chiefs from two to three. It will also vote on resolutions to accept multiple state grants, notably a $75,000 EPA grant for chloride‑reduction equipment, and to approve a professional engineering contract with The Kleingers Group for Monroe Crossings Park improvements.

• Ordinance No. 2025-16 – lease agreement for the Clark Boulevard Property (second reading)
• Ordinance No. 2025-17 – preliminary plat for the Townes at the Crossings (second reading)
• Emergency Ordinance No. 2025-18 – increase Assistant Fire Chiefs from two to three (second reading)
• Resolution No. 27-2025 – accept $75,000 Ohio EPA grant for chloride‑reduction equipment
• Resolution No. 28-2025 – approve $99,900 contract with The Kleingers Group for Monroe Crossings Park design

City Council

The Monroe County City Council and Lemon Township Trustees will meet in a special joint session. They will discuss Ordinance No. 2024-34, which was adopted by the Monroe City Council on December 10, 2024. The ordinance supplements Section 1040.02(B) and requires any property outside the city limits to be annexed before municipal utility services can be extended to it. No other items are listed on the agenda.

• Ordinance No. 2024-34 – requires annexation for utility service extensions to properties outside Monroe city limits

Planning Commission

Monroe City Council will hold a special session at 5:30 PM on April 21, 2025, to consider the appointment of a public employee. The meeting will take place at 233 South Main Street.

• Special session at 233 South Main Street
• Consideration of public employee appointment
• Executive session to discuss appointment

Planning Commission

The Monroe County Planning Commission will hold public hearings to consider a Planned Unit Development amendment for the Tall Oaks development (Case No. 2025-4-3). It will also hear a request for a Conditional Use Permit to create a short‑term rental (Case No. 2025-4-2). The commission will approve minutes from the January 21 and March 18, 2025 meetings. No other business is listed.

• Public hearing – Case No. 2025-4-3: PUD amendment to Tall Oaks Planned Unit Development
• Public hearing – Case No. 2025-4-2: Conditional Use Permit for a short‑term rental
• Approval of minutes from the January 21, 2025 and March 18, 2025 meetings

Park and Recreation Board

The Monroe County Park and Recreation Board will approve the minutes from the March 12, 2025 meeting. There is no old business to address. No new business or resolutions are scheduled. The board will receive various administrative updates before adjourning.

• Approval of Minutes – March 12, 2025

City Council

The council will conduct second readings on several ordinances, including changes to park board powers, public works leadership, administrative fees, water modeling requirements, and fire chief staffing. It will adopt a $3,396 grant from Ohio TechCred for IT staff credentials and approve emergency leases for the Baker Sports Complex ($5,148 annual) and the Clark Boulevard Property ($1,500 annual). The council will also approve the preliminary plat for the Townes at the Crossings residential subdivision.

• Emergency Ordinance No. 2025-15: lease Baker Sports Complex at $5,148 per year
• Ordinance No. 2025-16: lease Clark Boulevard Property at $1,500 per year
• Resolution No. 24-2025: accept $3,396 grant for IT staff credentials
• Ordinance No. 2025-17: approve preliminary plat for Townes at the Crossings (84 units on 20.91 acres)
• Ordinance No. 2025-18: increase Assistant Fire Chiefs from two to three

City Council

The council will vote on several resolutions, including a $7,547.40 payment for social media archiving, a $199,074.74 contract for the 2025 Asphalt Pavement Crack Seal Project, and a $182,758 supplemental appropriation for a police department roof replacement. It will also approve professional engineering agreements for water‑main replacement projects and adopt ordinances that adjust departmental structures and park board duties.

• Resolution 20-2025: $199,074.74 Asphalt Pavement Crack Seal Project contract with Scodeller Construction, Inc.
• Resolution 19-2025: $7,547.40 payment to Archive Social LLC for social media archiving.
• Resolution 21-2025: Professional engineering agreement for water‑main replacement projects (total base design fee $369,822).
• Ordinance 2025-10: Move $6,952 between budgets and approve $182,758 supplemental appropriation for police roof replacement.
• Ordinance 2025-12: Designate Director of Public Works as head of engineering and Department of Parks.

Planning Commission

The Monroe County Planning Commission will meet to review a preliminary plat for a project called Townes at the Crossings. The commission will also handle routine administrative reports and approval of previous minutes.

• Case No. 2025-3-1: Preliminary Plat for Townes at the Crossings

Park and Recreation Board

The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate. No new business or old business items are listed for discussion or decision.

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee will review several ordinance proposals concerning sidewalk, utility, and bond requirements for new subdivisions. It will consider the Police Department and Strip Center roof replacement project, compare bids, and recommend a contractor. The committee will also discuss water distribution engineering and design work for Senate Drive, Garver Road, Northwestern Ave, State Route 4, and Breaden. The meeting concludes with a discussion period and adjournment.

• Sidewalk Ordinance detailing ADA compliance and developer responsibilities
• Gas Line Installation requirements for new subdivisions (Section 1044)
• Police Department and Strip Center Roof Replacement Project with bids from $849,641 to $1,091,960; recommendation of Mid-Miami contractor
• Water Distribution Engineering and Design Work for Senate Drive, Garver Road, Northwestern Ave, State Route 4, and Breaden
• Consolidation of Development and Construction Bonds into Chapter 1051 covering multiple bond types

City Council

The Monroe City Council will consider Resolution No. 18-2025, authorizing the City Manager to contract with Barrett Paving Materials, Inc. for the 2025 Pavement Resurfacing and Striping Program at a total bid cost of $1,126,299.74. The meeting also includes several ordinances updating infrastructure standards, including ADA sidewalk requirements, gas line, electric line, and street lighting installation rules for new subdivisions, and a new development bond chapter. Additionally, a personnel policy ordinance proposes changes to work hours, compensatory time, and jury‑duty compensation.

• Resolution No. 18-2025 – pavement resurfacing and striping contract with Barrett Paving Materials, total bid $1,126,299.74
• Ordinance No. 2025-03 – ADA compliance requirements for new sidewalks and related infrastructure
• Ordinance No. 2025-04 – developer responsibility for natural gas line installation in subdivisions
• Ordinance No. 2025-05 – developer responsibility for electric line installation in subdivisions
• Ordinance No. 2025-07 – creation of Chapter 1052 establishing development bond requirements

City Council

The council will take a second reading of Ordinance 2025-02 to amend planning, zoning, and building permit fees. It will consider Resolution 16-2025 to authorize a professional services agreement with Fishbeck Engineering for floodplain management, including a $12,000 annual administrative allowance. The body will also vote on Resolution 17-2025 declaring support for preserving the federal tax‑exempt status of municipal bonds.

• Ordinance 2025-02: amendment of sections 286.08 and 286.09 to change planning, zoning, and building permit fees (second reading)
• Resolution 16-2025: professional services agreement with Fishbeck Engineering for floodplain management, $12,000 annual allowance, 12‑month term
• Resolution 17-2025: declaration of support for preserving federal tax‑exempt status of municipal bonds
• Discussion of the 63 Corridor Safety Study
• Executive session to consider purchase/sale of property, employment, and compensation of a public employee and officials

Public Safety Committee of Council

The committee will review the October 22, 2024 Public Safety Committee minutes and consider the police department’s five‑year strategic and capital budget plan. It will hear any pending budget supplemental requests, discuss strategic initiatives, and address succession planning and professional development for the police. The meeting also includes time for questions, future‑meeting requests, and adjournment.

• Review of October 22, 2024 Public Safety Committee minutes
• Police Department five‑year strategic budget and capital budget plan
• Impending budget supplemental requests
• Strategic initiatives for the police department
• Succession planning and professional development in the police department

Park and Recreation Board

The Park and Recreation Board is meeting to review use agreements for baseball and soccer events. The board will also discuss the 2025 Movie in the Park series and updated board rules.

• Monroe Sports Association (Baseball) Initial Event Application/Use Agreement
• Monroe Sports Association (Soccer) Initial Event Application/Use Agreement
• 2025 Movie in the Park Series
• Updated Park and Recreation Board Rules and Regulations

Public Works Committee

The Monroe County Public Works Committee will review several agenda items, including equipment purchases, engineering services, and a roof contract. It will also discuss the public works facility and solicit questions for future meetings. No decisions are recorded in the agenda.

• Rubber Tire Front End Loader
• Mini-Excavator
• Engineering Services for Bicentennial Commons
• Roof Contract for the Police Department and Strip Center
• Public Works Facility

City Council

The council will vote on a $934,605.10 roofing contract with Mid‑Miami Roofing, Inc. for the police station and strip center at 602 South Main Street. It will also approve a $93,400 professional services agreement with Fishbeck for design work on the Bicentennial Commons Park Loop Trail and Great Miami River Trail Extension, and consider an ordinance to change planning, zoning, and building permit fees. Additional items include lease purchases for a mini‑excavator ($96,186) and a front‑end loader ($272,801), a liquor‑permit hearing for Philly Petroleum LLC, and acceptance of the October‑December 2024 finance reports.

• Authorize $934,605.10 roofing contract with Mid‑Miami Roofing, Inc. for police station and strip center at 602 S Main St.
• Approve $93,400 professional services agreement with Fishbeck for design of Bicentennial Commons Park Loop Trail and Great Miami River Trail Extension
• Ordinance amending Sections 286‑08 and 286‑09 to change planning, zoning, and building permit fees
• Lease purchase agreements: Cat 305 mini‑excavator for $96,186 and Rubber Tire Front‑end Loader for $272,801 from Ohio CAT
• Request hearing to issue C1 and C2 liquor permits to Philly Petroleum LLC at 1502 Roden Park

Finance Committee

The Monroe County Finance Committee will consider several items. It will vote to approve the minutes from its October 22, 2024 meeting. The committee will review the fourth‑quarter 2024 financial reports and discuss the upcoming tax form. The meeting will also include a period for questions, future‑meeting requests, and then adjourn.

• Approve Finance Committee minutes of October 22, 2024
• Review 4th Quarter 2024 financial reports
• Discuss tax form
• Open discussion, questions, and future‑meeting requests

City Council

The Monroe City Council will consider several resolutions, including payments for fire dispatch fees and emergency management dues, and contracts for cleaning, HVAC maintenance, and software services. A second‑reading ordinance will amend a Planned Unit Development Agreement for about 21 acres at Roden Park Drive and Crossings Boulevard. The meeting also includes ceremonial swearing‑ins and a retirement recognition. All items are presented for council approval.

• Ordinance No. 2025-01 (second reading) to amend the Planned Unit Development Agreement for ~21 acres at Roden Park Drive and Crossings Boulevard
• Resolution No. 10-2025: approve $4,925.38 payment to Butler County Sheriff's Office for December 2024 fire dispatch fees
• Resolution No. 11-2025: approve $8,513.45 payment to Butler County Emergency Management Agency for annual dues
• Resolution No. 12-2025: approve a $70,269 annual cleaning contract with Vanguard Cleaning Systems for City buildings and park restrooms
• Resolution No. 13-2025: approve a three‑year HVAC maintenance agreement with Air Force One ($15,744 per year for Years 1‑2, $16,050 for Year 3)

Park and Recreation Board

The Monroe County Park and Recreation Board will appoint a Chairperson and Recording Secretary. The board will also approve the minutes from the November 13, 2024 meeting. No other business is scheduled.

• Appointment of Officers (Chairperson and Recording Secretary)
• Approval of Minutes – November 13, 2024

Planning Commission

The Monroe County Planning Commission will consider approval of the minutes from its November 19, 2024 meeting. No other specific items are listed; the agenda consists of standard procedural matters such as call to order, roll call, old and new business, and administrative reports.

• Approve Planning Commission minutes from November 19, 2024 meeting

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Monroe County Board of Zoning Appeals will hold its regular meeting on January 21, 2025. The only substantive item is the approval of the minutes from the December 17, 2024 meeting. No other business items are listed.

• Approve minutes from the Board of Zoning Appeals meeting on December 17, 2024

City Council

City Council will discuss an amended Planned Unit Development agreement for a residential project and review several professional service contracts. The meeting includes a public hearing regarding the Townes at Monroe Crossings development.

• Ordinance 2025-01: Amended PUD agreement with NVR, Inc. for 21 acres at Roden Park Drive and Crossings Boulevard
• Resolution 08-2025: $40,235 contract with Dunrobin Associates, LLC for right-of-way acquisition
• Resolution 04-2025: Blanket purchase orders including $180,000 for Public Entities Pool and $152,000 for CDW Government, Inc.
• Resolution 03-2025: $14,797 payment to Frost Brown Todd for professional services
• Resolution 01-2025: Emergency Water Connection Agreement with Warren County Board of County Commissioners

Park and Recreation Board

The Monroe County Park and Recreation Board will hold a regular meeting to appoint a chairperson and recording secretary and to approve the minutes from the November 13, 2024 meeting. No old business, new business, or administrative reports are scheduled. The meeting is procedural with no decisions on projects, contracts, or policies.

• Appointment of officers (Chairperson and Recording Secretary)
• Approval of minutes from November 13, 2024