Moraine public meetings in 2025

General

The Moraine Tree Board is meeting to approve minutes from October and discuss the 2025 Tree City USA application status, as well as an article on winter care for trees in Ohio. The agenda is routine and contains no major decisions or public hearings.

• Approval of Tree Board Meeting Minutes - October 21, 2025
• Discussion of 2025 Tree City USA application status
• Review of Tree Board article on winter care for trees in Ohio

The Tree Board approved the October 21, 2025 minutes and excused Chair Sylvia Harlow's absence. Staff reported that the Tree City USA application was submitted on December 1, 2025, and discussed tree removals in Fulton and Ellery Avenue neighborhoods. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Excused Chair Sylvia Harlow's absence (4-0)
• Approved October 21, 2025 meeting minutes as submitted

General

The Moraine Board of Parks and Recreation will review bids for a new splash pad and for demolition of old Splash Moraine buildings, get an update on Christmas Smiles, and discuss the 2026 calendar. The meeting includes approval of the October 21, 2025 minutes and open discussion.

• Bids for splash pad construction
• Bids for demolition of old Splash Moraine buildings
• Christmas Smiles update
• 2026 calendar year discussion
• Approval of October 21, 2025 minutes

The Board of Parks and Recreation approved minutes and excused an absence. Staff reported that The Kleingers Group was selected for the splash pad project, but no demolition contractor was chosen because prevailing wages were omitted from the bid, requiring the process to be redone. The board also received updates on the Christmas Smiles event and 2026 magnets.

• Excused Chair Sylvia Harlow's absence (4-0)
• Approved October 21, 2025 meeting minutes as submitted
• Selected The Kleingers Group for splash pad (reported by staff)
• Rejected all 11 demolition bids due to missing prevailing wages; process to be redone

City Council

The Moraine City Council Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss several business items, including an amendment to city code on public rights-of-way, the purchase of a John Deere tractor, and a 2027 Kenworth dump truck with upfit. The agenda also includes board and commission reappointments. No votes are scheduled; this is a discussion session.

• Amendment to MCO Chapter 901 - Use of Public Rights-of-Way, Public Land and Public Easements
• John Deere Tractor Purchase
• Purchasing of 2027 Kenworth Dump Truck and Up Fit for Dump Truck
• Board and Commission Reappointments

The Committee of the Whole approved the preparation of legislation for several purchases and administrative updates. This includes new vehicles for the Street Division and revisions to public right-of-way ordinances.

• Approved preparation of legislation to amend MCO Chapter 901 regarding public rights-of-way (6-0)
• Approved preparation of legislation to purchase a John Deere 5075M utility tractor (6-0)
• Approved preparation of legislation to purchase a 2027 Kenworth dump truck and upfit (6-0)
• Approved preparation of legislation for board and commission reappointments (6-0)
• Approved November 13, 2025, meeting minutes

City Council

The Moraine City Council is meeting to vote on several ordinances and resolutions, including supplemental appropriations, an amended personnel policy manual, and codified ordinance updates. They will also consider contracts for public defender services, insurance renewals, and a $242,000 contract for survey and design services for the Ora Everetts Park Splash Pad. Two liquor permit requests are scheduled for a voice vote.

• Ordinance 2214-25: supplemental appropriations for 2025 current expenses
• Ordinance 2215-25: approving amended Personnel Policy Manual
• Resolution 8189-25: $242,000 contract with The Kleingers Group for Ora Everetts Park Splash Pad design
• Resolution 8185-25: renewal of self-insurance contract with Anthem Blue Cross/Blue Shield
• Liquor permits at 3351 Main Street and 4032 Kettering Boulevard

The Moraine City Council approved a $242,000 contract with The Kleingers Group for survey and design services for the Ora Everetts Park Splash Pad. Council also passed several other resolutions, including supplemental appropriations, codified ordinance updates, and insurance renewals. All votes were unanimous (6-0).

• Approved $242,000 contract with Kleingers Group for splash pad design (6-0)
• Adopted supplemental appropriations ordinance 2214-25 (6-0)
• Approved codified ordinance updates (2216-25) (6-0)
• Authorized contract with Montgomery County Public Defender for 2026 (6-0)
• Renewed self-insurance contract with Anthem Blue Cross/Blue Shield (6-0)
• Approved stop loss insurance renewal with Berkley and Waymark (6-0)
• Approved 2026 out-of-county and out-of-state conference travel for Council (6-0)
• Adopted AED emergency action plan for sports and recreation locations (6-0)

General

The Moraine Merit System Commission is meeting to approve minutes from its November 12, 2025 meeting and to conduct business regarding Fire Division hiring, specifically for a full-time firefighter (entry level) position. No other substantive items are listed on the agenda.

• Approval of minutes from November 12, 2025 meeting
• Discussion of Fire Division hiring
• Full-time firefighter (entry level) position

The Merit System Commission voted unanimously to terminate the current firefighter hiring list, ending the process for one applicant with pending paperwork. It also approved releasing an advertisement for full-time firefighter (entry level) positions, running from December 5, 2025, through January 2, 2026.

• Terminated current firefighter hiring list (4-0)
• Approved release of full-time firefighter (entry level) advertisement (4-0)

General

The Merit System Commission is meeting to approve minutes from its November 12 meeting and to conduct business regarding hiring for the Fire Division, specifically a full-time entry-level firefighter position. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with no other substantive items listed.

• Approval of minutes from November 12, 2025 meeting
• Discussion of full-time firefighter (entry level) hiring

City Council

The Moraine City Council Committee of the Whole will discuss the 2024 financial audit, several 2026 contract renewals (public defender, health insurance, stop loss insurance), personnel policy, and end-of-year budget adjustments. They will also consider supplemental appropriations for splash pad design and demolition of old Splash Moraine buildings. This is a discussion meeting; no final votes are listed.

• Review of 2024 Financial Audit
• 2026 Public Defender Service Agreement
• Health Insurance Renewal 2026
• End of Year Budget Adjustments
• Supplemental Appropriations for Splash Pad Design and Demolition of Old Splash Moraine Buildings

The Moraine City Council approved the preparation of legislation for several 2026 items, including the Public Defender Service Agreement, a revised Personnel Policy Manual, health insurance renewal with Anthem Blue Cross/Blue Shield (budgeted at $3,724,691 including a 20% increase), Stop Loss Insurance renewal, end-of-year budget adjustments, a codified ordinances supplement, out-of-county/state travel, and an AED policy. All votes were unanimous (7-0). The council also approved a voice vote to spend over $100 on flowers for the Hicks family.

• Approved preparation of 2026 Public Defender Service Agreement (7-0)
• Approved preparation of legislation adopting revised Personnel Policy Manual (7-0)
• Approved preparation of legislation to renew health insurance with Anthem BCBS, budgeted at $3,724,691 (7-0)
• Approved preparation of legislation to renew Stop Loss Insurance with Waymark Collective (7-0)
• Approved preparation of legislation for end-of-year budget adjustments (7-0)
• Approved preparation of emergency legislation for third quarter codified ordinances supplement (7-0)
• Approved preparation of legislation for 2026 out-of-county/state travel for Council (7-0)
• Approved preparation of legislation to adopt AED policy (7-0)

City Council

The Moraine City Council is holding its regular meeting on November 13, 2025, where it will consider several ordinances and resolutions, including supplemental appropriations for 2025 and permanent appropriations for 2026. The agenda also includes a resolution to pay ODOT $14,400 for a road resurfacing project and one to adopt a cybersecurity framework. The meeting includes reports from the city manager, law director, and mayor, plus a Veterans Day presentation.

• Ordinance 2212-25: permanent appropriations for 2026 (to be added by law director)
• Ordinances 2209-25, 2210-25, 2211-25: supplemental appropriations for 2025
• Resolution 8182-25: $14,400 payment to ODOT for MOT S. Dixie RSF PH. 2 Resurfacing Project (PID 121588)
• Resolution 8183-25: adopt NIST Cybersecurity Framework 2.0 per Ohio House Bill 96
• Ordinance 2213-25: amendments to city Table of Organization

The Moraine City Council unanimously approved the 2026 annual budget (Ordinance 2212-25) and several supplemental appropriations for current expenses, including fire wages, healthcare premiums, and budget adjustments. They also approved amendments to the Table of Organization, an additional ODOT payment for road resurfacing, and adoption of the NIST Cybersecurity Framework.

• Approved 2026 annual budget (Ordinance 2212-25) (7-0)
• Approved supplemental appropriations for fire wages and benefits (Ordinance 2209-25) (7-0)
• Approved $712,835.31 supplemental appropriations for healthcare premiums and claims (Ordinance 2210-25) (7-0)
• Approved supplemental appropriations for budget adjustments (Ordinance 2211-25) (7-0)
• Approved Table of Organization amendments adding part-time positions and converting one to full-time (Ordinance 2213-25) (7-0)
• Approved $14,400 additional payment to ODOT for S. Dixie Drive resurfacing (Resolution 8182-25) (7-0)
• Adopted NIST Cybersecurity Framework 2.0 (Resolution 8183-25) (7-0)

General

The Merit System Commission is meeting to approve prior minutes and discuss hiring for the Police Division, including both entry-level and lateral-entry full-time police officer positions. The agenda is otherwise routine and procedural.

• Approval of October 7, 2025 meeting minutes
• Discussion of full-time police officer hiring (entry level, no OPOTA required)
• Discussion of full-time police officer hiring (lateral entry)

The Merit System Commission approved releasing the first twelve names from the entry-level police officer eligibility list, allowing the Police Division to proceed with hiring three officers. The motion passed unanimously. The commission also discussed lateral entry hiring and received updates on cadet hires.

• Approved release of first twelve names from entry-level police officer list (4-0)
• Discussed hiring three officers from the released list
• Noted one lateral entry applicant qualified, but entry-level applicants will be considered first
• Received update that Jackson Dobson was hired as a cadet and is performing well

City Council

The Moraine City Council Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss and potentially act on several supplemental appropriations, including for fire personnel, healthcare, and various funds and accounts. The agenda also includes routine items such as approval of prior minutes and reports from city officials. No specific dollar amounts or project details are provided in the agenda text.

• Supplemental appropriations for fire personnel
• Supplemental appropriations for healthcare
• Supplemental appropriations for various funds and accounts
• Approval of Committee of the Whole minutes from October 9, 2025

The Moraine City Council approved the preparation of legislation for three supplemental appropriations addressing fire personnel wages, healthcare expenses, and adjustments to various funds and accounts including parks and recreation. Council also approved excusing an absent member and accepted the October 9, 2025 meeting minutes.

• Approved excusing Mr. Daugherty's absence (6-0)
• Approved October 9, 2025 COW meeting minutes as submitted
• Approved preparation of legislation for supplemental appropriations for Fire Personnel wages (6-0)
• Approved preparation of legislation for supplemental appropriations for Healthcare totaling $712,835.31 (6-0)
• Approved preparation of legislation for supplemental appropriations for various funds and accounts (6-0)

City Council

The Moraine City Council is meeting to vote on several ordinances, including denying a zoning change for a property at 6844 Germantown Pike and amending codes on fences, accessory buildings, mobile food vendors, parking, and animal cruelty. The council will also consider supplemental appropriations for 2025 and hear reports from the finance director and city manager.

• Ordinance 2200-25: Deny zoning change for 6844 Germantown Pike from R-2 to B-1
• Ordinance 2204-25: Add new section on mobile food vendors
• Ordinance 2205-25: Amend parking regulations (Section 1412.02)
• Ordinances 2207-25 and 2208-25: Supplemental appropriations for 2025
• Special presentation: Montgomery County Fraud Alert Notification (FAN) System

Council denied a zoning district change for 6844 Germantown Pike, keeping the property in R-2 Single Family Residence District. They also approved several ordinance amendments, including fence regulations, mobile food vendors, parking, and animal cruelty protections, plus supplemental appropriations for a splash pad and demolition. Two appointments were made to city boards.

• Denied zoning change at 6844 Germantown Pike from R-2 to B-1 (5-1)
• Approved fence code amendments (6-0)
• Approved mobile food vendor ordinance (6-0)
• Approved parking amendment allowing gravel pads (6-0)
• Approved animal cruelty ordinance expansion (6-0)
• Approved $250,000 for splash pad design (6-0)
• Approved $200,000 for pump house demolition (6-0)
• Appointed Jacqueline Long to Planning Commission (6-0)

General

The Treasury Investment Board is meeting to approve minutes from its July 24, 2025 meeting and to review the Third Quarter 2025 Investment Report. No other substantive business is listed on the agenda.

• Approval of Treasury Investment Board Meeting Minutes - July 24, 2025
• Third Quarter 2025 Investment Report

The Treasury Investment Board approved the July 24, 2025 minutes and received the Third Quarter 2025 Investment Report. Finance Director Annetta Williams reported a combined portfolio value of $41.4 million, with a $489,673 gain for the quarter including the sweep account, and a year-to-date gain of just under $1.4 million. The board took no formal action on the report; the next meeting was set for January 22, 2026.

• Approved July 24, 2025 meeting minutes
• Set next meeting for January 22, 2026

General

The Moraine Planning Commission is meeting to approve the minutes from its September 16, 2025 meeting and to consider a single business item: a lot combination request (S-04-2025) for Moraine City Lot Numbers 5190 and 5191. No other substantive matters are listed on the agenda.

• S-04-2025: Lot Combination of Moraine City Lot Numbers 5190 and 5191
• Approval of Planning Commission Meeting Minutes - September 16, 2025

The Planning Commission approved a lot combination for Moraine City Lot Numbers 5190 and 5191, creating a new Lot Number 5678 (1.7098 acres) to facilitate construction of a Wawa convenience store and fueling station. The commission also re-elected Kevin Howard as Chair and Stephen Noel as Vice Chair, and approved the September 16, 2025 minutes. No other substantive decisions were made; discussion on a camper/trailer/RV parking ordinance was deferred pending revised language.

• Approved lot combination of Lots 5190 and 5191 into Lot 5678 (4-0)
• Re-elected Kevin Howard as Planning Commission Chair (4-0)
• Re-elected Stephen Noel as Planning Commission Vice Chair (4-0)
• Approved September 16, 2025 meeting minutes as submitted

General

The Moraine Tree Board is meeting to approve minutes from August and discuss the 2025 Tree City USA program and a winter tree care article. No votes on ordinances or contracts are listed; the agenda is routine business.

• Approval of August 19, 2025 meeting minutes
• Discussion of 2025 Tree City USA
• Discussion of winter tree care article

The Tree Board approved the August 19, 2025 meeting minutes as submitted. Staff reported progress on the Tree City USA application, due December 2, 2025, and reviewed a winter tree care article. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved August 19, 2025 meeting minutes as submitted

City Council

The Moraine City Council is holding a work session to discuss the 2026 budget. The agenda includes a budget discussion with a voice vote, followed by any other business, an executive session, and adjournment. No specific budget figures or details are provided in the agenda.

• 2026 Budget Discussion with voice vote

The City Council held a budget work session, reviewing the 2026 revenue projection of $55.6 million and departmental requests. Council voted unanimously to approve the preparation of legislation for the 2026 budget, which will be presented at the November regular meeting. No final budget was adopted; the vote only authorized drafting the legislation.

• Approved preparation of 2026 budget legislation (7-0)
• Excused Councilmember Daugherty's late arrival (6-0)

General

The Moraine Board of Parks and Recreation is meeting to approve minutes from August 19, 2025, and discuss several business items, including a Community Vision Plan and upcoming holiday events. The agenda is largely routine, with no specific decisions or dollar amounts listed.

• Approval of August 19, 2025 meeting minutes
• Discussion of Community Vision Plan
• Discussion of Community Halloween Party
• Discussion of Christmas Smiles and Christmas Tree Lighting
• Next meeting scheduled for December 16

The Board of Parks and Recreation approved the August 19, 2025 meeting minutes as submitted. No formal votes or decisions were taken on the items discussed; the meeting consisted of staff reports and updates on the Community Vision Plan, including a proposed $250,000 splash pad at Gerhardt Civic Center, a $200,000 request to demolish buildings at Payne Recreation Center, and upcoming 2026 projects. The board also received updates on the Community Halloween Party, Christmas Smiles, and Christmas Tree Lighting.

• Approved August 19, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)

General

The Moraine Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing and then decide on BZA 2025-01, a sign variance request for TNT at 2770 E. River Road. The board will also approve minutes from its November 5, 2024 meeting.

• Public hearing and decision on BZA 2025-01: TNT sign variance request at 2770 E. River Road
• Approval of Board of Zoning Appeals meeting minutes from November 5, 2024

The Moraine Board of Zoning Appeals held a public hearing on BZA Case 2025-01 and voted 3-0 to approve a sign variance requested by Dave Williams of KAP Signs for a new TNT Fireworks business at 2770 East River Road. The variance allows a second freestanding sign, a 35-foot height, and pylon signs of 174.44 and 100 square feet, exceeding limits in MCO 1189.09. The board also re-elected Jim Kempe as Chairperson and approved its November 5, 2024 minutes.

• Re-elected Jim Kempe as BZA Chairperson (3-0)
• Approved November 5, 2024 BZA meeting minutes as submitted
• Approved sign variance BZA 2025-01 for TNT Fireworks at 2770 E. River Road (3-0)
• Variance allows a second freestanding sign, 35-foot height, and pylon signs of 174.44 and 100 sq ft, exceeding MCO 1189.09 limits

City Council

The Moraine City Council Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss several business items, including an additional transfer for the 2025 Main Street Bridge Repair Engineer Estimate, a zoning change for 3305 Main Street from R-2 to B-2, and supplemental appropriations for splash pad design and construction drawings and for old Splash Moraine buildings. The meeting includes roll call, approval of minutes, and reports from the Finance Director, City Manager, Mayor, Law Director, and Clerk of Council.

• 2025 Main Street Bridge Repair Engineer Estimate – Additional Transfer
• R-02-2025: 3305 Main Street zoning change from R-2 to B-2
• Supplemental appropriations for design and construction drawings for Splash Pad
• Supplemental appropriations for Old Splash Moraine Buildings

Moraine City Council voted 7-0 to deny the preparation of legislation that would have changed 3305 Main Street from R-2 residential to B-2 business zoning, effectively killing the rezoning. Council also approved preparing legislation for a $250,000 supplemental appropriation for Splash Pad design and construction drawings, and $200,000 for removal of the old Splash Moraine buildings. Both spending items will go out to bid before contracts are awarded.

• Denied preparation of legislation for 3305 Main Street rezoning from R-2 to B-2 (7-0)
• Approved preparation of legislation for $250,000 supplemental appropriation for Splash Pad design and construction drawings (7-0)
• Approved preparation of legislation for $200,000 supplemental appropriation to remove old Splash Moraine buildings (7-0)
• Approved September 25, 2025 Committee of the Whole minutes as submitted
• No executive session held; meeting adjourned at 7:03 PM

City Council

The Moraine City Council will hold a public hearing on a proposed zoning change at 3305 Main Street from R-2 to B-2, and will vote on an ordinance denying a similar change at 6844 Germantown Pike. The agenda also includes several ordinance amendments and resolutions on funding applications and surplus property disposal.

• Public hearing on R-02-2025: zoning change at 3305 Main Street from R-2 to B-2
• Ordinance 2200-25: deny zoning change at 6844 Germantown Pike from R-2 to B-1
• Ordinance 2204-25: add new section on mobile food vendors
• Resolution 8178-25: apply for federal IIJA funds for 2030 asphalt paving program
• Resolution 8179-25: declare surplus items and authorize disposal via GovDeals or donation

Moraine City Council met October 9, 2025 and passed four resolutions, including one authorizing a grant application for a proposed 2026 splash pad and one accepting county-approved 2025 property tax levy rates. Seven ordinances — including a denial of a zoning change at 6844 Germantown Pike and amendments on fences, accessory buildings, mobile food vendors, parking, and animal cruelty — were given first readings and passed to the October 23, 2025 meeting for second reading and final adoption. A public hearing was held on a request to rezone 3305 Main Street from R-2 to B-2 for proposed tobacco sales; no council vote was taken at this meeting. No executive session was held.

• Passed Resolution 8176-25 authorizing a Land and Water Conservation Fund grant application for the proposed 2026 Ora Everetts Splash Pad (7-0)
• Passed Resolution 8177-25 accepting Budget Commission tax levy amounts and rates for tax year 2025, collected 2026 (7-0)
• Passed Resolution 8178-25 authorizing application for federal IIJA/STP funds for the 2030 Asphalt Paving Program (7-0)
• Passed Resolution 8179-25 declaring listed 2025 items surplus and authorizing disposal via GovDeals, donation, or trade-in (7-0)
• Approved September 25, 2025 regular meeting minutes as submitted
• Held public hearing on R-02-2025, rezoning 3305 Main Street from R-2 to B-2 for proposed tobacco sales; no vote taken, item to be considered in Committee of the Whole
• First reading of Ordinance 2200-25 denying a zoning change at 6844 Germantown Pike from R-2 to B-1; passed to October 23, 2025 for second reading and final adoption
• First readings of Ordinances 2201-25 through 2206-25 (fences, accessory buildings, mobile food vendors, parking, animal cruelty); all passed to October 23, 2025 for second reading and final adoption

General

The Merit System Commission is meeting to approve minutes from August 6, 2025, and to conduct business regarding police division hiring. The agenda lists three hiring categories: full-time police officer (entry level, no OPOTA required), full-time police officer (lateral entry), and full-time police cadet. No specific candidates, numbers, or decisions are detailed in the agenda.

• Approval of Merit System Commission minutes from August 6, 2025
• Full-time police officer hiring (entry level, no OPOTA required)
• Full-time police officer hiring (lateral entry)
• Full-time police cadet hiring

The Merit System Commission terminated the current police hiring lists and approved new advertisements for entry-level and lateral police officer positions, as well as a police cadet list. The commission also set the ad run dates and scheduled a meeting to certify the resulting lists.

• Terminated Entry Level (No OPOTA) and Lateral Entry police hiring lists (3-0)
• Terminated Full-Time Police Cadet list (3-0)
• Approved Full-Time Police Officer (Entry Level, No OPOTA) ad (3-0)
• Approved ad run dates: Oct 10 to Nov 7, 2025 (3-0)
• Approved Full-Time Police Officer (Lateral Entry) ad (3-0)

City Council

The Moraine City Council Committee of the Whole will discuss multiple proposed zoning and code changes, including a zoning district change at 6844 Germantown Pike, new regulations for fences, accessory buildings, mobile food vendors, gravel parking pads, and animal cruelty. The council will also consider authorizing a grant application for a 2026 splash pad and review property tax amounts and the 2025 STP Fund application. This is a discussion session; no final votes are listed on the agenda.

• R-03-2025: Zoning district change from R-2 to B-1 at 6844 Germantown Pike and additional land
• TA-02-2025: Amendment to MCO 521.07 regarding fences
• TA-06-2025: New MCO section for mobile food vendors
• ODNR Land & Water Conservation Fund Grant for 2026 splash pad – resolution of authorization
• Property tax amounts and rates legislation

The Committee of the Whole unanimously approved preparing legislation for a rezoning case and eight ordinance amendments, moving them to the next regular council meeting for final votes. The rezoning at 6844 Germantown Pike (R-2 to B-1) had a Planning Commission recommendation to deny, but council voted to proceed with legislation. All other items, including text amendments and grant applications, were also approved for legislation preparation.

• Approved preparing legislation for rezoning R-03-2025 at 6844 Germantown Pike (7-0)
• Approved preparing legislation for fence text amendment TA-02-2025 (7-0)
• Approved preparing legislation for accessory building standards TA-03-2025 (7-0)
• Approved preparing legislation for accessory building standards TA-04-2025 (7-0)
• Approved preparing legislation for mobile food vendor section TA-06-2025 (7-0)
• Approved preparing legislation for parking text amendment TA-07-2025 (7-0)
• Approved preparing legislation for cruelty to animals amendment TA-08-2025 (7-0)
• Approved preparing legislation for ODNR splash pad grant application (7-0)

City Council

The Moraine City Council will hold public hearings on a zoning change and several code amendments, including fence standards, accessory buildings, mobile food vendors, parking, and animal cruelty. The council will also receive reports from the Finance Director and City Manager. No business items are listed on the agenda.

• Public hearing R-03-2025: zoning change from R-2 to B-1 at 6844 Germantown Pike and additional land
• Public hearing TA-02-2025: amendment to MCO 521.07 regarding fences
• Public hearing TA-03-2025 and TA-04-2025: standards for accessory buildings in residential, agricultural, conservation, business, and industrial districts
• Public hearing TA-06-2025: new section on mobile food vendors
• Public hearing TA-07-2025: parking provisions including gravel pads; TA-08-2025: cruelty to animals

Moraine City Council held public hearings on a rezoning request at 6844 Germantown Pike and on seven text amendments to the city code covering fences, accessory buildings, food trucks, gravel parking pads, and animal cruelty. No decisions were made at this meeting: the City Manager stated a vote would not be taken at either the regular meeting or the following Committee of the Whole, where Council would decide whether to advance the rezoning legislation. The Planning Commission had recommended denial of the rezoning, and residents spoke both for and against it. Council also approved the September 11, 2025 special and regular meeting minutes and appointed Aaron Vietor as Acting Clerk of Council.

• Appointed Aaron Vietor as Acting Clerk of Council for the evening (7-0)
• Approved September 11, 2025 Special Council meeting minutes as submitted
• Approved September 11, 2025 Regular Council meeting minutes as submitted
• Held public hearing on R-03-2025, rezoning 6844 and 6888 Germantown Pike from R-2 to B-1; no vote taken (Planning Commission recommended denial)
• Held public hearing on TA-02-2025, MCO 521.07 fences; no vote taken
• Held public hearing on TA-03-2025, MCO 1181.04 accessory buildings/uses; no vote taken
• Held public hearing on TA-04-2025, MCO 1181.05 accessory buildings/uses; no vote taken
• Held public hearings on TA-06-2025 mobile food vendors, TA-07-2025 gravel parking pads, and TA-08-2025 cruelty to animals; no votes taken

General

The Moraine Planning Commission is meeting to consider a zoning district change request for 6869 Germantown Pike, from R-2 to B-1, during a public hearing. The agenda also includes approval of the September 2, 2025 meeting minutes and other routine business.

• Public hearing on R-04-2025: zoning change from R-2 to B-1 at 6869 Germantown Pike
• Approval of Planning Commission minutes from September 2, 2025

The Planning Commission denied a request by Jeffrey Hamilton to rezone 6869 Germantown Pike from R-2 (single-family residential) to B-1 (neighborhood business district). The denial was unanimous (4-0) after a public hearing where 13 residents spoke in opposition and one spoke in favor. The commission cited the lack of a specific development plan as the reason for denial. The commission also discussed sending a request to City Council to lower the speed limit on Route 4 to 40 mph, but no formal action was taken.

• Denied zoning change from R-2 to B-1 at 6869 Germantown Pike (4-0)
• Approved minutes of September 2, 2025 meeting
• Excused absence of Chair Caleb Stapleton (4-0)

City Council

The Moraine City Council Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss several administrative and community items, including a maintenance budget transfer, large trash pick-up, and the Boo Bash event. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific dollar amounts or detailed proposals listed.

• Maintenance Budget Transfer discussion
• Large Trash Pick-Up Discussion
• Boo Bash Discussion
• Approval of August 28, 2025 minutes

The Committee of the Whole met and approved adding an executive session to the agenda for real estate matters. They discussed a maintenance budget transfer for the Payne Recreation Center drainage project, funded by savings from a fire division bathroom renovation. They also discussed large trash pickup options and decided to purchase bulk candy for the Boo Bash event.

• Approved adding executive session for real estate purchase/sale (7-0)
• Approved minutes of August 28, 2025, as submitted
• Discussed Payne Recreation Center drainage project funded by $279,000 savings
• Discussed large trash pickup options, no decision made
• Decided to purchase bulk candy for Boo Bash
• Decided Council will decorate the Boo Bash booth on Friday

City Council

This is a special meeting of the Moraine City Council. The main business is interviewing applicants for boards and commissions. No other business is listed, and the meeting may include an executive session before adjournment.

• Board and commission applicant interviews

The City Council met in special session to interview board and commission applicants. No formal decisions were made during the open meeting. The council then entered executive session to consider a commission member appointment and adjourned without further action.

• Conducted board and commission applicant interviews
• Held executive session to consider commission member appointment

City Council

The Moraine City Council is holding its regular meeting on September 11, 2025, to consider several ordinances and resolutions. Key items include amending the competitive bidding code, making supplemental appropriations for 2025, authorizing participation in national opioid settlements with multiple pharmaceutical companies, and approving an ODOT road resurfacing project. The meeting also includes an oath of office for a new firefighter/EMT and routine reports.

• Ordinance 2195-25: Amend Codified Ordinance Section 159.01 'Competitive Bidding'
• Ordinance 2199-25: Supplemental appropriations for 2025 current expenses, declared emergency
• Resolution 8174-25: Authorize participation in national opioid settlements with Alvogen, Amneal, Apotex, Hikma, Indivior, Mylan, Sun, and Zydus
• Resolution 8175-25: Authorize ODOT to resurface roadway as part of MOT S. Dixie RSF Ph. 2 Project (PID 121588)
• Oath of Office for Firefighter/EMT Allison Clark

The council approved a supplemental appropriation of $186,345 for the 2026 South Dixie Drive Phase 2 project, transferring funds from the General Fund to the Capital Improvement Fund. It also authorized ODOT to resurface South Dixie Drive from Hoyle Place to West Dorothy Lane, with the city covering 35% of costs. Additionally, the council approved an ordinance raising the city manager's emergency expenditure authority to $100,000 and authorized participation in national opioid settlements.

• Approved supplemental appropriation of $186,345 for South Dixie Drive Phase 2 (7-0)
• Authorized ODOT resurfacing of South Dixie Drive, city share $186,345 (7-0)
• Approved ordinance raising emergency expenditure authority to $100,000 (7-0)
• Authorized participation in national opioid settlements with multiple companies (7-0)
• Appointed Aaron Vietor as Acting Clerk of Council (7-0)
• Approved minutes from August 21 and August 28, 2025 meetings

General

The Moraine Planning Commission is meeting to approve prior minutes and hold a public hearing on a tabled zoning district change. The hearing concerns R-02-2025, which would rezone 3305 Main Street from R-2 to B-2. No other substantive business is listed.

• Public hearing on R-02-2025: zoning change for 3305 Main Street from R-2 to B-2
• Approval of Planning Commission minutes from August 19, 2025

The Moraine Planning Commission approved a zoning district change for 3305 Main Street from R-2 (single-family residential) to B-2 (business). The change allows the property owner to utilize the building for commercial tobacco sales after the property sat vacant for more than two years. The case will now proceed to the City Council for a public hearing.

• Approved August 19, 2025, meeting minutes (3-0)
• Took Case R-02-2025 from the table (3-0)
• Approved zoning change for 3305 Main Street from R-2 to B-2 (3-0)

City Council

The Moraine City Council Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss two business items: the South Dixie Drive Resurfacing Phase II project and the Secondary Manufacturers National Opioid Settlement (CL-1767767). The agenda also includes routine items such as approval of prior minutes and reports from city officials. No votes are scheduled; this is a discussion session.

• South Dixie Drive Resurfacing Phase II
• Secondary Manufacturers National Opioid Settlement - CL-1767767
• Approval of Committee of the Whole minutes from August 14, 2025

The Committee of the Whole approved preparation of legislation to pay $186,345 to ODOT for the South Dixie Drive Resurfacing Phase II project, and to make supplemental appropriations for that amount. They also approved preparation of a resolution authorizing the City Manager to sign an opioid settlement agreement. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved preparation of legislation to pay $186,345 to ODOT for South Dixie Drive Resurfacing Phase II (6-0)
• Approved preparation of legislation for supplemental appropriations of $186,345 for the same project (6-0)
• Approved preparation of resolution to authorize City Manager to sign Secondary Manufacturers National Opioid Settlement agreement (6-0)

City Council

The Moraine City Council is meeting to consider several ordinances and resolutions, including a zoning district modification, a 2% pay increase for non-bargaining unit employees, and a contract for the Pinnacle Road Culvert Replacement Program. The agenda also includes routine items such as approval of minutes, reports from city officials, and oaths of office for new personnel.

• Ordinance 2194-25: Zoning change for 2705 Lehigh Place from R-4 to B-1
• Ordinance 2195-25: Amendment to competitive bidding section 159.01
• Ordinance 2197-25: Supplemental appropriations for 2025 expenses
• Ordinance 2198-25: 2% pay increase for non-bargaining unit employees
• Resolution 8173-25: Contract with Brumbaugh Construction for $261,880.00 for Pinnacle Road culvert replacement

Council approved a zoning district modification for 2705 Lehigh Place, changing it from R-4 (Multi-Family Residence) to B-1 (Neighborhood Business), despite opposition from two members. They also passed several ordinances and resolutions, including a 2% pay increase for non-bargaining employees and a contract for the Pinnacle Road Culvert Replacement. The meeting was otherwise routine, with no public comments.

• Approved rezoning at 2705 Lehigh Place from R-4 to B-1 (4-2)
• Approved 2% salary increase for non-bargaining employees (6-0)
• Awarded $261,880 contract to Brumbaugh Construction for Pinnacle Road Culvert Replacement (6-0)
• Approved supplemental appropriations for Pinnacle Road project (6-0)
• Approved codified ordinance supplements (6-0)
• Approved minutes of August 14, 2025 meeting (6-0)
• Excused absence of Councilmember Whitt (6-0)

General

The Moraine City Council is holding a special meeting to discuss the Parks and Recreation Vision Plan, council etiquette, a flower policy, and new council chamber chairs. The agenda also includes an executive session on public employee employment and compensation. No formal votes or ordinances are listed.

• Parks and Recreation Vision Plan discussion
• Council etiquette discussion
• Executive session on employment and compensation of public employees
• Flower policy discussion
• New council chamber chairs discussion

City Council approved the design of a splash pad, an amphitheater, demolition of buildings, and rebranding of the Parks and Recreation Department. The motion passed 6-0. Council also discussed park upgrades, flower policies, and new chamber chairs, but no other formal votes were taken.

• Approved design of splash pad, amphitheater, demolition, and Parks and Recreation rebranding (6-0)
• Excused Councilmember Marcus's absence (3-3, motion failed)
• Entered executive session on employee compensation (6-0)
• Agreed Council is responsible for flowers for Council, City Manager, Law Director, Finance Director
• Set flower/throw/food purchase limit at $100
• Agreed to purchase new Council Chamber chairs

General

The Moraine Planning Commission is holding a public hearing and business meeting on August 19, 2025. They will consider several zoning district changes, amendments to city codes regarding street parking, fences, accessory buildings, trailers, and a new section on mobile food vendors, as well as subdivision replats. The meeting includes a staff report covering all items.

• R-02-2025: Tabled zoning district change for 3305 Main Street
• R-03-2025: Zoning change from R-2 to B-1 at 6844 Germantown Pike and additional land
• TA-01-2025: Amendment to MCO 351.09 on maximum 48-hour street parking and trailer parking
• TA-02-2025: Amendment to MCO 521.07 on fences
• TA-06-2025: New MCO section on mobile food vendors

The Planning Commission denied a zoning change from R-2 to B-1 for 1.5 acres at 6844 Germantown Pike, a request tied to a proposed Dollar General store. The commission also approved several text amendments to city ordinances, but tabled two related items for further review. A previously tabled zoning case for 3305 Main Street remained tabled due to lack of quorum.

• Denied zoning change R-2 to B-1 at 6844 Germantown Pike (0-3)
• Approved text amendment TA-01-2025 on 48-hour street/trailer parking (3-0), then rescinded and tabled it
• Approved text amendment TA-02-2025 on fence requirements (3-0)
• Approved text amendment TA-03-2025 on accessory buildings in residential/agricultural districts (3-0)
• Approved text amendment TA-04-2025 on fences in conservation/business/industrial districts (3-0)
• Tabled text amendment TA-05-2025 on trailers and trailer parks
• Approved new 'Mobile Food Vendors' ordinance section with changes (3-0)
• Approved minor subdivision replats S-02-2025 and S-03-2025 (3-0)

General

The Moraine Tree Board is meeting to approve minutes from June 17, 2025, and discuss the upcoming Tree City USA application due September 2025, as well as new Tree City signs to be added to the city's entryway signage. The board will also consider an OCISA Tree of the Month article. No votes on these items are listed on the agenda.

• Approval of Tree Board Meeting Minutes - June 17, 2025
• Tree City USA Application Approaching - September 2025
• New Tree City Signs with New City Entryway Signage
• OCISA - Tree of the Month Article

The Tree Board approved the June 17, 2025 meeting minutes as submitted. The board discussed the upcoming Tree City USA application, the completion of new entryway signage with Tree City signs, and an article about the Turkish filbert tree. No substantive policy decisions were made.

• Approved June 17, 2025 meeting minutes as submitted

General

The Moraine Board of Parks and Recreation is meeting to approve minutes from June 17, 2025, and discuss city beautification, future capital budget projects, and fall events including Boo Bash and Community Halloween. The agenda is largely discussion-oriented with no specific decisions or dollar amounts listed.

• Approval of June 17, 2025 meeting minutes
• Discussion of City Beautification
• Discussion of Capital Budget Projects for the Future
• Discussion of Fall Events - Boo Bash, Community Halloween
• Next meeting scheduled for October 21, 2025

The Board of Parks and Recreation approved the June 17, 2025 meeting minutes as submitted. The board discussed capital budget priorities, including a splash pad, amphitheater, dog park, playground renovations, and decommissioning DP&L Park, but took no formal action on these items. Staff reported on upcoming events and plans for rebranding.

• Approved June 17, 2025 meeting minutes as submitted
• Discussed capital budget priorities (no formal action)
• Reviewed City Beautification program submissions (no formal action)

General

The Moraine Records Commission is meeting to approve minutes from its April 23, 2025 meeting and to review and approve RC-3 and RC-2 forms, which are part of the state's records retention process. The agenda is procedural and contains no substantive policy decisions.

• Approval of April 23, 2025 meeting minutes
• Review and approval of RC-3 forms
• Review and approval of RC-2 form

City Council

The Moraine City Council Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss and potentially act on several items, including an amendment to the city's emergency expense ordinance, a quarterly codification supplement, and the 2025 Pinnacle Road culvert replacement program. The agenda also includes routine items like approving prior meeting minutes and receiving reports from city officials. No specific dollar amounts or detailed proposals are listed in the agenda text.

• Amendment to MCO Section 159.01 - Emergency Expense
• Moraine Codified Ordinances - Quarterly Codification Supplement - Addition
• 2025 Pinnacle Road Culvert Replacement Program

The Moraine City Council approved the preparation of legislation to amend MCO Section 159.01, allowing emergency expenditures above the City Manager's $50,000 threshold when there is a real and present threat to public health, welfare, and safety. They also approved the preparation of emergency legislation for the second quarter codification supplement, which includes the marijuana dispensary prohibition and Merit System Commission handbook changes. Additionally, Council approved the preparation of legislation for the 2025 Pinnacle Road Culvert Replacement Program, awarding the project to Brumbaugh at $261,888 (or $288,068 with contingency). All votes were unanimous (6-0).

• Approved preparation of legislation to amend MCO 159.01 for emergency expenses (6-0)
• Approved preparation of emergency legislation for Q2 codification supplement (6-0)
• Approved preparation of legislation for Pinnacle Road culvert replacement, awarding to Brumbaugh (6-0)

City Council

The Moraine City Council will consider a zoning change for 2705 Lehigh Place, a computer security software upgrade, and declaring surplus items. The meeting includes routine reports and an oath of office for a new lieutenant.

• Ordinance 2194-25: Rezone 2705 Lehigh Place from R-4 (Multi-Family) to B-1 (Neighborhood Business)
• Resolution 8171-25: Approve MVECA computer security software subscription upgrade for $75,831.00
• Resolution 8172-25: Declare surplus items and authorize disposal via GovDeals, donation, or trade-in
• Oath of Office for Lieutenant Wayne Sagraves

The Moraine City Council approved a resolution accepting Miami Valley Educational Computer Association's proposal for a computer security software subscription upgrade at a total cost of $75,831.00. Council also approved a resolution declaring listed items as surplus and authorizing disposal via auction, donation, or trade-in. A zoning district modification for 2705 Lehigh Place was introduced on first reading and will be considered again on August 28, 2025. The meeting was largely procedural with no public comments or other substantive decisions.

• Approved $75,831 computer security software upgrade (6-0)
• Approved surplus property disposal resolution (6-0)
• Excused Councilmember Marcus's absence (6-0)
• Approved July 24, 2025 minutes as submitted
• Administered Oath of Office to Lieutenant Wayne Sagraves
• Introduced zoning change at 2705 Lehigh Place (first reading)

General

The Merit System Commission is meeting to approve prior minutes and certify a list of eligible candidates for a full-time Street Maintenance Worker position. This is a routine administrative action.

• Certify and release eligibility list for Full Time Street Maintenance Worker
• Approval of July 16, 2025 meeting minutes

The Merit System Commission approved the certification and release of the top five applicant names for the Full Time Street Maintenance Worker position. The commission also approved the minutes from the July 16, 2025, meeting and excused a member's absence. Members discussed the interview scoring process and hiring procedures during the meeting.

• Excused Mrs. Delph's absence (3-0)
• Approved July 16, 2025 meeting minutes
• Certified and released top five applicants for Street Maintenance Worker (3-0)

City Council

The Moraine City Council Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss a proposed zoning district change for 2705 Lehigh Place from R-4 to B-1, as well as Microsoft Office upgrades. The agenda also includes routine items such as approval of prior minutes and reports from city officials. No final votes are scheduled; this is a discussion session.

• R-01-2025: Zoning District Change of 2705 Lehigh Place from R-4 to B-1
• Microsoft Office upgrades
• Approval of Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes - July 10, 2025

Moraine City Council voted 4-2 to prepare legislation changing 2705 Lehigh Place from R-4 to B-1 zoning, sending it toward first and second readings and votes on August 14 and August 28, 2025. Nothing was finalized; Chair Jeanette Marcus said the item still requires two readings and two votes and residents may speak at both meetings. Council also voted 6-0 to prepare legislation for a Microsoft Office security upgrade. Two residents spoke against the proposed gas station, citing traffic, property values, and harm to nearby businesses.

• Excused Mike Daugherty's absence (6-0)
• Approved July 10, 2025 Committee of the Whole minutes as submitted
• Voted to untable Case R-01-2025, zoning change at 2705 Lehigh Place (6-0)
• Approved preparation of legislation for the R-4 to B-1 zoning change at 2705 Lehigh Place (4-2; Marcus and Allen opposed)
• Approved preparation of legislation for Microsoft Office upgrades (6-0)

City Council

The Moraine City Council is meeting to consider several ordinances and resolutions, including approving updated codified ordinances, supplemental appropriations for 2025, renewing property and casualty insurance through PEP, accepting a bid for the 2025 Parking Lot Paving Program, entering into an automatic mutual aid agreement with Dayton, and hiring an engineer for a Main Street Bridge repair estimate. The agenda also includes reports from the finance director, city manager, and mayor, and approval of prior meeting minutes.

• Resolution 8167-25: Renew property/casualty insurance through PEP, cost not to exceed $257,530.00
• Resolution 8168-25: Contract with Neyra Paving for 2025 Parking Lot Paving Program, $213,959.97
• Resolution 8169-25: Automatic Mutual Aid Response (AMARS) Agreement with City of Dayton
• Resolution 8170-25: Engineer's estimate for Main Street Bridge full repair with Fishbeck, $84,600.00
• Ordinance 2193-25: Supplemental appropriations for 2025 current expenses

The council approved several ordinances and resolutions, including a $213,959.97 contract for the 2025 Parking Lot Paving Program, a $257,530 insurance renewal, and a $84,600 engineer's estimate for Main Street Bridge repair. All votes were unanimous (6-0). The council also approved supplemental appropriations of $29,300 for insurance and adopted updated codified ordinances.

• Approved 2025 Parking Lot Paving Program contract with Neyra Paving for $213,959.97 (6-0)
• Authorized property/casualty insurance renewal with PEP of Ohio up to $257,530 (6-0)
• Approved $84,600 engineer's estimate for Main Street Bridge repair with Fishbeck (6-0)
• Approved supplemental appropriation of $29,300 for insurance (6-0)
• Approved updated codified ordinance replacement pages (6-0)
• Authorized Automatic Mutual Aid Response Agreement with City of Dayton (6-0)

General

The Treasury Investment Board is meeting to approve minutes from its April 24, 2025 meeting and to review the 2nd Quarter 2025 Investment Report. No votes on new spending or policy changes are listed on this agenda.

• Approval of April 24, 2025 meeting minutes
• Review of 2nd Quarter 2025 Investment Report

The Treasury Investment Board approved the minutes from the April 24, 2025 meeting. Finance Director Annetta Williams presented a report showing the city's portfolio ended the second quarter with a value of just over $40,900,000. The board also scheduled the next meeting for October 23, 2025.

• Approved April 24, 2025, Treasury Investment Board minutes as submitted
• Set next Treasury Investment Board meeting date for October 23, 2025

General

The Merit System Commission is meeting to approve minutes from June 18, 2025, and to certify and release an eligibility list for the Full Time Street Maintenance Worker position. No other substantive business is listed.

• Certify and release list - Full Time Street Maintenance Worker
• Approval of minutes from June 18, 2025

The Moraine Merit System Commission excused the absence of the board chair, approved the previous meeting's minutes, and certified the applicant list for the Full-Time Street Maintenance Worker position. The commission and staff also discussed commercial driver's license (CDL) requirements and endorsements.

• Excused absence of Chair Mary Woeste (3-0)
• Approved June 18, 2025 meeting minutes
• Certified and released applicant list for Full-Time Street Maintenance Worker (3-0)

General

The Moraine Planning Commission will meet on July 15, 2025, to consider a zoning district change for 3305 Main Street from R-2 to B-2. The agenda also includes approval of the May 20, 2025 meeting minutes. No other substantive business is listed.

• Public hearing and consideration of R-02-2025: Zoning District Change of 3305 Main Street from R-2 to B-2
• Approval of Planning Commission Meeting Minutes - May 20, 2025

The Planning Commission voted 4-0 to table the zoning district change for 3305 Main Street from R-2 to B-2, which would have allowed tobacco sales. The commission decided to refer the matter to the Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA) for consideration of a special use permit instead. The applicant, Omar Shaker, agreed to the tabling. The commission also approved the May 20, 2025 meeting minutes and excused member Kevin Howard's absence.

• Tabled R-02-2025 zoning change for 3305 Main Street from R-2 to B-2 (4-0)
• Approved May 20, 2025 Planning Commission minutes (4-0)
• Excused Kevin Howard's absence (4-0)

City Council

The Moraine City Council will hold a public hearing on a proposed zoning district change for 2705 Lehigh Place from R-4 to B-1, then consider ordinances and resolutions. Items include amending the competitive bidding ordinance, approving a natural gas aggregation program plan, and updating the Ellerton Cemetery fee schedule. The meeting also includes routine reports and approval of prior minutes.

• Public hearing on zoning change of 2705 Lehigh Place from R-4 to B-1
• Ordinance 2191-25 to amend competitive bidding section 159.01
• Resolution 8165-25 approving Miami Valley Communications Council natural gas aggregation program
• Resolution 8166-25 repealing Resolution 7880-22 and approving revised Ellerton Cemetery fee schedule

The Moraine City Council held a public hearing and approved the rezoning of 2705 Lehigh Place from R-4 to B-1, a step toward developing a Wawa convenience store and gas station. The council also passed an ordinance amending competitive bidding rules, a resolution to establish a natural gas aggregation program, and a resolution revising cemetery fees. All votes were unanimous (6-0).

• Approved rezoning of 2705 Lehigh Place from R-4 to B-1 (6-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2191-25 amending Competitive Bidding section (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 8165-25 for Natural Gas Aggregation Program (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 8166-25 revising Ellerton Cemetery fee schedule (6-0)

City Council

The Moraine City Council Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss several business items, including a proposed zoning change, insurance renewal, and various contracts. The agenda includes a public comment period for these items. No final votes are scheduled; this is a discussion session.

• R-01-2025: Zoning District Change of 2705 Lehigh Place from R-4 to B-1
• 2025 Property and Liability Insurance Renewal
• Supplemental Appropriations for insurance renewal
• 2025 Parking Lot Paving Program Rebid
• Agreement for Automatic Mutual Aid Response Services with City of Dayton, OH

The Moraine City Council Committee of the Whole met on July 10, 2025, and voted to table a zoning change for 2705 Lehigh Place until the next regular meeting. The council also approved preparing legislation for the 2025 property and liability insurance renewal, supplemental appropriations, a codification supplement, the parking lot paving program, a mutual aid agreement with Dayton, and the Main Street Bridge repair. All votes were unanimous (6-0).

• Tabled zoning change for 2705 Lehigh Place from R-4 to B-1 (6-0)
• Approved preparing legislation for 2025 property and liability insurance renewal (6-0)
• Approved preparing legislation for $29,300 supplemental appropriation for insurance (6-0)
• Approved preparing legislation for quarterly codification supplement (6-0)
• Approved preparing legislation for 2025 Parking Lot Paving Program (6-0)
• Approved preparing legislation for Automatic Mutual Aid Agreement with Dayton (6-0)
• Approved preparing legislation for 2025 Main Street Bridge Repair (6-0)

City Council

The Moraine City Council will hold a public hearing on the natural gas aggregation plans of operation and governance, then consider several ordinances and resolutions. Items include updating the Merit System Commission rules, approving a union memorandum of understanding, amending competitive bidding rules, joining the National League of Cities, and contracting for a school resource officer and road crack sealing.

• Public hearing on Natural Gas Aggregation Plans of Operation and Governance
• Ordinance 2177-25: amend Chapter 149 Merit System Commission rules
• Ordinance 2189-25: approve MOU with Dayton Public Service Union Local 101
• Resolution 8163-25: School Resource Officer MOU with West Carrollton City Schools
• Resolution 8164-25: $69,600 contract with Buck Pavement Restoration for 2025 Crack Sealing

The Moraine City Council held a public hearing on a natural gas aggregation program and then approved several ordinances and resolutions. Key approvals included a $69,600 crack sealing contract with Buck Pavement Restoration, a School Resource Officer agreement with West Carrollton City Schools, and membership in the National League of Cities. All votes were unanimous (6-0).

• Approved $69,600 crack sealing contract with Buck Pavement Restoration (6-0)
• Approved SRO agreement with West Carrollton City Schools for 2025-2026 (6-0)
• Approved National League of Cities membership at $1,314 annual dues (6-0)
• Approved Merit System Commission rules update (6-0)
• Approved Streets Division CDL requirement for new hires (6-0)
• Excused Councilmember Burchett's absence (6-0)
• Approved June 12, 2025 minutes with correction
• First reading of competitive bidding ordinance; vote set for July 10

City Council

The Moraine City Council Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss topics from department heads and consider two business items: the natural gas aggregation plans of operation and governance, and a revision to the Ellerton Cemetery fee schedule. The agenda is otherwise routine, including roll call, approval of prior minutes, and reports.

• Natural Gas Aggregation Plans of Operation and Governance
• Ellerton Cemetery Fee Schedule Revision
• Approval of Committee of the Whole minutes from June 12, 2025

The Committee of the Whole voted 6-0 to prepare legislation for the City of Moraine to join the Miami Valley Communications Council (MVCC) natural gas aggregation program, following two required public hearings. Council also voted 6-0 to prepare legislation revising the Ellerton Cemetery fee schedule, which would repeal Resolution No. 7880-22. Both items were only advanced for legislation; no final adoption occurred at this meeting. Council also excused Donald Burchett's absence (6-0) and approved the June 12, 2025 Committee of the Whole minutes as submitted.

• Approved preparation of legislation for Natural Gas Aggregation Plans of Operation and Governance (6-0)
• Approved preparation of legislation for Ellerton Cemetery fee schedule revision (6-0)
• Excused Donald Burchett's absence (6-0)
• Approved June 12, 2025 Committee of the Whole minutes as submitted

General

The Merit System Commission is meeting to approve prior minutes and certify and release test scores for the Operator I position in the Street Division. No other substantive business is listed.

• Certify and release scores for Operator I - Street Division
• Approval of June 11, 2025 meeting minutes

The Merit System Commission certified the list of five passing candidates for the Operator I - Street Division position, allowing their names to be released. The commission also approved a classified advertisement for a Full-Time Street Maintenance Worker, to be posted from June 20 to July 10, 2025. All votes were unanimous (3-0).

• Certified and released scores for Operator I - Street Division (3-0)
• Approved classified advertisement for Full-Time Street Maintenance Worker (3-0)

General

The Moraine Tree Board is meeting to approve minutes from April 15, 2025, and discuss routine business, including thanking the Parks & Recreation Department for the 2025 Arbor Day and a forestry educational article. No major decisions or financial items are on the agenda.

• Approval of Tree Board Minutes - April 15, 2025
• 2025 Arbor Day - Thank you Parks & Recreation Department
• Forestry Educational Article

The Tree Board approved the April 15, 2025 minutes as submitted. Members received updates on the Arbor Day event, a forestry article, and new city developments including TNT Fireworks and an Arco gas station. No formal decisions were made beyond the minutes approval.

• Approved April 15, 2025 Tree Board minutes

City Council

The Moraine City Council Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss and potentially act on several business items, including a School Resource Officer contract for the 2025/2026 school year, an amendment to Codified Ordinance 159.01, and the 2025 Crack Sealing Program. The agenda also includes discussion topics from the Finance Director, City Manager, Mayor (including National League of Cities membership), Law Director, and Clerk of Council. No dollar amounts or specific contract details are listed in the agenda.

• School Resource Officer Contract for 2025/2026 School Year
• Amendment to Moraine Codified Ordinance 159.01
• 2025 Crack Sealing Program
• National League of Cities Membership discussion

The Committee of the Whole approved preparation of legislation for several items: awarding the 2025 Crack Sealing Program to Buck Pavement Restoration, LLC; continuing the School Resource Officer contract for 2025/2026; amending Codified Ordinance 159.01 on competitive bidding; and adding National League of Cities membership to the next agenda. All votes were unanimous (6-0). No final decisions were made; these are recommendations for the next Regular City Council meeting.

• Approved preparing legislation to award 2025 Crack Sealing Program to Buck Pavement Restoration, LLC (6-0)
• Approved preparing legislation for 2025/2026 School Resource Officer contract (6-0)
• Approved preparing legislation to amend Codified Ordinance 159.01 on competitive bidding (6-0)
• Approved adding National League of Cities membership to next agenda (6-0)
• Approved May 22, 2025 minutes as submitted (6-0)

City Council

The Moraine City Council will hold a public hearing on natural gas aggregation plans, then consider several ordinances and resolutions. Key items include a proposed ban on adult-use cannabis cultivators, processors, and dispensaries, supplemental appropriations for 2025, and a contract for the 2025 Asphalt Paving Program. The agenda also includes routine items like minutes approval, reports, and a resolution to dispose of surplus items.

• Ordinance 2190-25: Prohibiting adult use cannabis cultivators, processors, and retail dispensaries within the city
• Resolution 8158-25: Contract with Barrett Paving Materials, Inc. for 2025 Asphalt Paving Program, total $611,148.76
• Ordinances 2187-25 and 2188-25: Supplemental appropriations for 2025 current expenses
• Resolution 8160-25: Rejecting sole bid for 2025 Parking Lot Paving Program
• Resolution 8161-25: Declaring 2025 surplus items for disposal via GovDeals or donation

The City Council adopted Ordinance 2190-25, prohibiting adult-use cannabis cultivators, processors, and retail dispensaries within city limits. This action was taken as an emergency measure to preempt a potential state law change effective July 1 that would remove municipal authority to ban such businesses. Additionally, the council approved a $611,148.76 contract for asphalt paving and rejected a bid for parking lot paving that exceeded estimates by more than 10%.

• Adopted Ordinance 2190-25 banning adult-use cannabis businesses (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 8158-25 accepting Barrett Paving bid of $611,148.76 for asphalt program (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 8160-25 rejecting sole bid for 2025 Parking Lot Paving Program (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 8157-25 paying Premier Group $13,996.10 for unrecoverable depreciation (6-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2187-25 for supplemental appropriations including fire station upgrades (6-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2188-25 for $7,240 police radio installation project (6-0)

General

The Merit System Commission is meeting to approve prior minutes and certify and release test scores for the Operator I position in the Street Division. This is a routine administrative action.

• Certify and release scores - Operator I - Street Division
• Approval of minutes from June 4, 2025 meeting

The Merit System Commission approved a motion to continue the interview process for the Operator I - Street Division promotion, with interviews to be redone with the Human Resources Administrator. The commission also excused member Tom Watts' absence and approved the June 4, 2025 minutes. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Excused absence of Tom Watts (3-0)
• Approved June 4, 2025 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Approved continuing Operator I interview process, with interviews redone by HR Administrator (3-0)

General

The Merit System Commission will meet to approve minutes, certify the police sergeant promotional exam, and set a meeting date for the street division promotional exams certification process. This is a routine administrative meeting with no major policy decisions.

• Certification of Police Sergeant Promotional Exam
• Street Division Promotional Exams Certification Process - Set Meeting Date
• Approval of May 7, 2025 minutes

The Merit System Commission approved the May 7, 2025 minutes and voted 4-0 to certify and release the name of Officer Walter Porter for promotion to police sergeant. The commission also set future meeting dates to certify Street Division Equipment Operator I exam results and related assessment and interview scores. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved May 7, 2025 meeting minutes as submitted
• Certified and released Officer Walter Porter's name for police sergeant promotion (4-0)
• Set June 11, 2025, 9:00 a.m. meeting to certify Equipment Operator I written exam results
• Scheduled assessment exam for June 12, 2025, 9:00 a.m.; Gina Delph to proctor
• Set June 18, 2025, 9:00 a.m. meeting to certify assessment and interview scores
• Confirmed Street Maintenance Worker candidate need not participate in assessment or interview if exam passed
• Confirmed new hire classified advertisement may be certified at June 18 meeting if all confirmed

City Council

The Moraine City Council Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss several administrative items, including codified ordinance changes to Merit System Commission rules, a supplemental appropriations request for the Fire Division, a National League of Cities membership, a street division organizational chart change, and a purchase order requisition correction. No final votes are scheduled; this is a discussion session.

• Codified Ordinances - Merit System Commission Rules
• Supplemental Appropriations Ordinance Request for the Fire Division
• National League of Cities Membership
• TO Chart Change - Street Division
• Purchase Order Requisition Correction - Then-And-Now

The Committee of the Whole approved preparation of legislation for several items, including a supplemental appropriation for Fire Division radio and alerting system upgrades, a Street Division Table of Organization change, and a purchase order correction for the Police Division. They also voted to bring back a tabled ordinance to codify updated Merit System Commission Rules and to accept a $2,500 grant for the Fire Division. All votes were unanimous (6-0).

• Approved bringing back tabled ordinance to codify Merit System Commission Rules (6-0)
• Approved preparation of legislation for Fire Division supplemental appropriations (6-0)
• Approved preparation of legislation for Street Division TO Chart change (6-0)
• Approved preparation of two pieces of legislation for Police purchase order correction (6-0)
• Approved accepting $2,500 grant for Fire Division (6-0)
• Approved appointing Aaron Vietor as Acting Clerk of Council (6-0)

City Council

The Moraine City Council is meeting to consider several ordinances and resolutions, including an updated official zoning map, a joint regional electric rate negotiation for street lighting, a merger plan for the Miami Valley Communications Council, and a community parks and recreation vision plan. The agenda also includes routine items such as approval of minutes and reports from committees and staff.

• Ordinance 2184-25: Approving updated Official Zoning Map per Codified Ordinance 1131.02
• Ordinance 2185-25: Intent to negotiate joint regional electric rate schedule for street lighting
• Resolution 8154-25: Approving merger plan of Miami Valley Communications Council
• Resolution 8155-25: Adopting City of Moraine Community Parks and Recreation Vision Plan

The Moraine City Council approved four items: the updated Official Zoning Map reflecting 2024 changes, an ordinance to negotiate jointly for street lighting with other cities, a resolution approving the Miami Valley Communications Council merger plan, and the 2025 Community Parks and Recreation Vision Plan. All passed unanimously (6-0). Council also excused an absence and approved prior minutes.

• Approved updated Official Zoning Map (Ordinance 2184-25) (6-0)
• Approved joint street lighting negotiation ordinance (2185-25) (6-0)
• Approved MVCC merger plan resolution (8154-25) (6-0)
• Approved Community Parks and Recreation Vision Plan (8155-25) (6-0)
• Excused Councilmember Ora Allen's absence (6-0)
• Approved May 8, 2025 meeting minutes

General

The Planning Commission will consider a zoning district change for 2705 Lehigh Place from R-4 to B-1. The meeting also includes approval of the February 18, 2025 minutes and other routine business.

• R-01-2025: Zoning district change of 2705 Lehigh Place from R-4 to B-1

The Planning Commission voted 5-0 to approve a zoning district change for 2705 Lehigh Place from R-4 (Multifamily) to B-1 (Neighborhood Business), a preliminary step for a proposed Wawa store. The motion passed with all members voting yes. The rezoning will now proceed to City Council for a public hearing after a 30-day legal notice.

• Approved zoning change of 2705 Lehigh Place from R-4 to B-1 (5-0)
• Approved February 18, 2025 Planning Commission minutes (4-0, 1 abstention)

City Council

The Moraine City Council Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss two main topics: a potential merger between MVECA and MVCC, and the Moraine Community Parks and Recreation Vision Plan. The agenda also includes routine items such as approval of prior minutes and reports from city officials.

• Discussion of potential MVECA and MVCC merger
• Discussion of Moraine Community Parks and Recreation Vision Plan
• Approval of April 24, 2025 Committee of the Whole minutes

The Moraine City Council approved three items: scheduling a public hearing on natural gas aggregation, preparing legislation for the merger of MVECA and MVCC, and preparing legislation to accept the 2025 Community Parks and Recreation Vision Plan. All votes were unanimous (6-0). No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved public hearing on gas aggregation (6-0)
• Approved preparation of legislation for MVECA/MVCC merger (6-0)
• Approved preparation of legislation accepting Parks and Recreation Vision Plan (6-0)

City Council

The Moraine City Council is meeting to consider three ordinances: approving an updated official zoning map, expressing intent to negotiate jointly with other cities on a street lighting electricity price schedule, and making supplemental appropriations for 2025 expenses. The agenda also includes routine items like minutes approval and reports from city officials.

• Ordinance 2184-25: Approving updated Official Zoning Map per Codified Ordinance 1131.02
• Ordinance 2185-25: Intent to negotiate jointly with regional cities on street lighting electricity price schedule
• Ordinance 2186-25: Supplemental appropriations for 2025 current expenses, declared emergency
• Approval of April 24, 2025 Council minutes
• City Manager's Report for May 8, 2025

City Council approved an emergency ordinance authorizing $35,600 in supplemental appropriations for the removal and maintenance of hazardous trees identified during an insurance inspection. The ordinance was added to the agenda as an emergency, and the rules were suspended to allow second reading and adoption at the same meeting. All votes were unanimous (6-0).

• Approved emergency supplemental appropriation of $35,600 for tree removal (6-0)
• Suspended rules to allow second reading and adoption of Ordinance 2186-25 (6-0)
• Approved minutes of April 24, 2025, as submitted
• Excused Councilmember Burchett's absence (6-0)

General

The Merit System Commission is meeting to handle personnel matters for the Police, Fire, and Street Divisions. Actions include certifying hiring lists for police officers and cadets, discussing a police sergeant promotional process, and considering promotions in the Street Division. The commission will also hold a second reading of a Rule 2 amendment.

• Full-Time Police Officer (Lateral Entry) - Update
• Full-Time Police Officer (Entry Level) - Certify List
• Full-Time Police Cadet - Certify List
• Promotion: Street Maintenance Worker to Equipment Operator I
• Rule 2 Amendment - Second Reading

The Merit System Commission certified hiring lists for police officer (entry level), police cadet, and firefighter (entry level), and approved advertisements for street division promotions. It also adopted a Rule 2 amendment defining the appointing authority and directed the police sergeant applicant to take a test. All votes were unanimous (3-0).

• Certified Entry Level Police Officer (No OPOTA) list (3-0)
• Certified Police Cadet candidate list (3-0)
• Certified Full-Time Firefighter Entry Level list (3-0)
• Approved advertisement for promotion to Equipment Operator I (3-0)
• Approved advertisement for promotion to Street Maintenance Worker (3-0)
• Adopted Rule 2 amendment defining appointing authority (3-0)
• Directed police sergeant applicant to take test (3-0)

General

The Moraine Treasury Investment Board is meeting to approve minutes from its January 23, 2025 meeting and to review the 1st Quarter 2025 Investment Report. No votes on spending or policy changes are listed on this agenda.

• Approval of Treasury Investment Board minutes from January 23, 2025
• Review of 1st Quarter 2025 Investment Report

The Treasury Investment Board approved the January 23, 2025 meeting minutes as submitted. Finance Director Annetta Williams presented the first quarter 2025 investment report, noting a portfolio value of over $35.9 million and $500,000 in earnings. The board discussed investing $10 million from the Insured Cash Sweep Account into Treasuries for liquidity. No formal votes were taken on investment decisions.

• Approved January 23, 2025 Treasury Investment Board minutes
• Heard Q1 2025 investment report: portfolio value $35,977,000, income $500,000
• Discussed investing $10M from Insured Cash Sweep into Treasuries (no action taken)

City Council

The Moraine City Council Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss two business items: the 2025 Official Zoning Map Ordinance and the MVCC Street Lighting contract. The agenda also includes routine items such as approval of prior minutes, reports from city officials, and an executive session. No votes are scheduled; this is a discussion session.

• 2025 Official Zoning Map Ordinance
• MVCC Street Lighting contract
• Approval of April 10, 2025 Committee of the Whole minutes

The City Council approved the preparation of legislation for the official 2025 Zoning Map and for the MVCC Street Lighting Contract. Both motions passed unanimously (7-0). The zoning map update reflects two rezoning changes from 2024, and the street lighting contract involves joining a collective negotiation effort with 23 communities.

• Approved preparation of legislation for official 2025 Zoning Map (7-0)
• Approved preparation of legislation for MVCC Street Lighting Contract (7-0)

City Council

The Moraine City Council will consider several resolutions, including awarding a $50,456.82 contract for the 2025 Pavement Striping Program, appointing a Planning Commission member, and adopting a video record cost recovery policy. The meeting also includes routine reports and an executive session for a board applicant interview.

• Resolution 8150-25: Award $50,456.82 contract to First Star Safety, LLC for 2025 Pavement Striping Program
• Resolution 8151-25: Approve appointment of Stephen Noel to Planning Commission
• Resolution 8152-25: Adopt Video Record Preparation Cost Recovery Policy for law enforcement videos
• Resolution 8153-25: Accept donation of supply tank and propane from Apollo Propane

The Moraine City Council approved four resolutions: awarding the 2025 Pavement Striping Program to First Star Safety, LLC for $50,456.82; appointing Stephen Noel to the Planning Commission; adopting a Video Record Preparation Cost Recovery Policy allowing fees for law enforcement video requests; and accepting a donation of a supply tank and propane from Apollo Propane. All votes were unanimous (7-0).

• Approved $50,456.82 contract with First Star Safety, LLC for 2025 Pavement Striping Program (7-0)
• Appointed Stephen Noel to the Planning Commission (7-0)
• Adopted Video Record Preparation Cost Recovery Policy for law enforcement videos (7-0)
• Accepted donation of supply tank and propane from Apollo Propane (7-0)

General

The Moraine Records Commission is meeting to handle routine records-management business. Members will vote on approving the January 14, 2025 meeting minutes, review the 2025 records retention schedule, and consider a Human Resources certificate for records disposal. They will also discuss the Fire Division's public records request process regarding protected health information, cost recovery for video record preparation, and proposed revisions to the records manual.

• Approval of January 14, 2025 meeting minutes
• 2025 Records Retention Schedule (RC-2) review
• 2025 Human Resources Certificate of Records Disposal (RC-3)
• Fire Division public records request process for protected health information
• Video record preparation cost recovery under ORC 149.43(B)(1)

The Records Commission approved a policy allowing the Police Division to charge up to $75 per hour, with a $750 maximum, for public records requests involving body cam or cruiser cam video, citing a new State of Ohio law. The commission also approved the 2025 Records Retention Schedule (RC-2) and the Human Resources Certificate of Records Disposal (RC-3), both 4-0. The Law Director will draft a resolution for City Council to vote on the video fee policy. The commission reviewed proposed revisions to the Records Manual, Part 1, with no vote taken.

• Approved 2025 Records Retention Schedule (RC-2) (4-0)
• Approved 2025 Human Resources Certificate of Records Disposal (RC-3) (4-0)
• Approved policy to charge $75/hour, $750 maximum, for body cam/cruiser cam video public records requests (4-0)
• Approved January 14, 2025 meeting minutes (3-0, 1 abstained)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

General

The Moraine Merit System Commission is meeting to handle personnel certification items. They will certify a promotional list for Fire Lieutenant, and will vote on motions to rescind the April 1, 2025 certifications for Full-Time Police Officer (Entry Level, No OPOTA Required) and Full-Time Police Cadet lists.

• Certification of Fire Lieutenant promotional list
• Motion to rescind April 1, 2025 certification of Full-Time Police Officer (Entry Level, No OPOTA Required) list
• Motion to rescind April 1, 2025 certification of Full-Time Police Cadet list

The Merit System Commission voted to rescind the April 1, 2025, certifications for the Full-Time Police Officer (Entry Level) and Full-Time Police Cadet lists, after discovering the application period had not ended. The commission also certified the Fire Lieutenant Promotional Assessment Center and released all three names for the next process. The Police Division will provide a new list for certification at the May 7, 2025, meeting.

• Certified Fire Lieutenant Promotional Assessment Center (3-0)
• Released all three names for next Fire Lieutenant process (3-0)
• Rescinded April 1, 2025, certification of Full-Time Police Officer (Entry Level) list (3-0)
• Rescinded April 1, 2025, certification of Full-Time Police Cadet list (3-0)

General

The Moraine Board of Parks and Recreation is meeting to approve minutes from February and discuss several business items. The main topic is the Community Master Park Vision Plan, along with a recap of Easter activities and upcoming summer programs including camps and events.

• Community Master Park Vision Plan discussion
• Approval of February 18, 2025 meeting minutes
• Easter recap
• Summer programs: camps and events

The Board of Parks and Recreation reviewed the draft Community Master Park Vision Plan and discussed next steps, including submitting corrections and presenting to City Council on May 8, 2025. No formal decisions were made on the plan. The board also heard updates on Easter events and summer programs.

• Approved February 18, 2025 meeting minutes as submitted
• Reviewed draft Community Master Park Vision Plan; corrections due by end of week
• Discussed potential future additions like Splash Pad and removal of old buildings

General

The Moraine Tree Board is meeting to approve prior minutes and handle routine business. The board will discuss a 2025 Arbor Day proclamation tied to Tree City USA status and the upcoming Tree City USA Awards Program on April 24. They will also consider a tree article about protecting native trees. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with no major decisions or financial items listed.

• Approval of Tree Board minutes from February 18, 2025
• Discussion of 2025 Arbor Day Proclamation for Tree City USA
• 2025 Tree City USA Awards Program scheduled for April 24
• Tree article on protecting native trees

The Tree Board approved the February 18, 2025 meeting minutes as submitted. Staff reported on the Arbor Day proclamation and upcoming events, including a Tree City USA awards program and an Arbor Day event in Wax Park. No formal motions or votes were taken on substantive policy matters.

• Approved February 18, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)

City Council

The Moraine City Council Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss the 2025 Pavement Striping Program and receive reports from the Finance Director, City Manager, Mayor, Law Director, and Clerk of Council. The agenda is largely procedural, with the striping program as the only substantive business item.

• 2025 Pavement Striping Program discussion
• Approval of March 27, 2025 Committee of the Whole minutes
• Reports from Finance Director, City Manager, Mayor, Law Director, Clerk of Council

The Committee of the Whole approved legislation to award the 2025 Pavement Striping Program to First Star Safety for a total of $55,504.50, which includes a 10 percent contingency on the low bid of $50,456.82. The City Manager reported that Miami Valley Lighting will replace 317 and 279 streetlights with LED units at no cost to the city, saving $4,100 annually. He also noted that the city will not proceed with a proposal to upgrade 232 high-pressure sodium lights due to insufficient savings relative to the $27,000 cost.

• Approved preparation of legislation to award 2025 Pavement Striping Program to First Star Safety (5-0)
• Approved total expenditure of $55,504.50 for pavement striping including contingency (5-0)
• Approved excusal of absences for Chair Marcus and At-Large Burchett (5-0)
• Approved March 27, 2025 Committee of the Whole minutes as submitted

City Council

The Moraine City Council will consider approving three construction contracts totaling about $1.67 million for the 2025 paving, curb ramp/sidewalk, and curb/road/storm structure programs, along with a supplemental appropriations ordinance and a table of organization amendment. The agenda also includes an oath of office for two new firefighters and a proclamation for Arbor Day.

• Resolution 8146-25: Contract with Barrett Paving Materials, Inc. for 2025 Asphalt Paving Program, $654,721.69
• Resolution 8147-25: Contract with R.A. Miller Construction Co. for 2025 Curb Ramps And Sidewalks Program, $247,758.95
• Resolution 8148-25: Contract with L.J. Deweese Co., Inc. for 2025 Curb, Road, And Storm Structure Improvements Program, $772,715.00
• Ordinance 2183-25: Supplemental appropriations for 2025 current expenses
• Resolution 8149-25: Declaring surplus items and authorizing disposal via auction, donation, or trade-in

The Moraine City Council approved several ordinances and resolutions, including a $654,721.69 contract with Barrett Paving Materials for the 2025 Asphalt Paving Program, despite the mayor's concerns about pre-approved change orders. The council also approved contracts for curb ramps and sidewalks, and curb, road, and storm structure improvements, along with supplemental appropriations and a surplus disposal resolution.

• Approved $654,721.69 asphalt paving contract with Barrett Paving Materials (5-0)
• Approved $247,758.95 curb ramps and sidewalks contract with R.A. Miller Construction (5-0)
• Approved $772,715.00 curb, road, and storm structure improvements contract with L.J. Deweese Co. (5-0)
• Approved supplemental appropriations including $435.00 for liquor permit revenue and $339.12 ARPA funds (5-0)
• Approved surplus disposal of listed items via GovDeals, donation, or trade-in (5-0)
• Approved ordinance removing probationary firefighter pay rates from Table of Organization (5-0)

General

The Moraine Merit System Commission is meeting to approve minutes from March 24, 2025, and to conduct business on hiring and promotion matters across city divisions. Items include full-time police officer positions (lateral entry and entry level), a police cadet role, a police sergeant promotional process, an entry-level firefighter position, a street department promotion, an entry-level street maintenance worker, and a Rule 2 amendment. The agenda is operational and does not include dollar amounts or specific contract details.

• Full-Time Police Officer (Lateral Entry)
• Full-Time Police Officer (Entry Level, No OPOTA Required)
• Full-Time Police Cadet
• Police Sergeant Promotional Process
• Rule 2 Amendment

The commission certified candidate lists for entry-level police officers and police cadets. It also approved advertisements for a police sergeant promotional process and entry-level firefighters, and accepted the first reading of a rule amendment regarding appointing authority.

• Certified Full-Time Police Officer (Entry Level, No OPOTA Required) list (4-0)
• Certified and released Full-Time Police Cadet candidate list (4-0)
• Approved advertisement for Police Sergeant promotional process with corrected dates (4-0)
• Approved advertisement for Full-Time Firefighter (Entry Level) (4-0)
• Approved Fire Lieutenant Assessment Center results (4-0)
• Accepted first reading of Rule 2 amendment regarding appointing authority definition (4-0)
• Approved March 24, 2025 meeting minutes

City Council

The Moraine City Council is meeting to consider several ordinances and resolutions, including two farmland lease agreements, a van purchase, and approval of the county solid waste plan. The agenda also includes routine reports, an oath of office for a new officer, and approval of prior minutes.

• Ordinance 2180-25: farmland lease for $110/year
• Ordinance 2181-25: 24-acre farmland lease for $4,560/year
• Resolution 8143-25: purchase of 2025 Ford Transit van for $64,023
• Resolution 8142-25: approve Montgomery County Solid Waste Management Plan
• Resolution 8141-25: Miami Conservancy District land use permit

The City Council ratified the Montgomery County Solid Waste Management District Plan, which includes a 65-cent per household annual fee increase effective in 2026. The vote was split 5-1, with Mayor Murphy voting against the resolution. Additionally, the council approved two new farm lease agreements and authorized the purchase of a cargo van for the Building Maintenance Division.

• Approved Solid Waste Management Plan (5-1)
• Authorized farm lease with Mark Allison for $110/year (6-0)
• Authorized farm lease with Chip Getter for $4,560/year (6-0)
• Approved Miami Conservancy District land use permit renewal (6-0)
• Approved purchase of 2025 Ford Transit van for $64,023 (6-0)
• Accepted Community Reinvestment Housing Council annual report (6-0)
• Accepted Tax Incentive Review Council annual report (6-0)

City Council

The Moraine City Council Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss and potentially act on several 2025 capital improvement programs, including asphalt paving, curb ramps and sidewalks, and curb/road/storm structure improvements. The agenda also includes a revision of the table of organization, supplemental appropriations, and retail liquor permit renewals. No specific dollar amounts or project locations are listed in the agenda text.

• 2025 Asphalt Paving Program
• 2025 Curb Ramps and Sidewalks Program
• 2025 Curb, Road, and Storm Structure Improvements Program
• Supplemental Appropriations
• Retail Liquor Permit Renewals

The Moraine City Council Committee of the Whole approved preparation of legislation for several 2025 infrastructure projects, including asphalt paving, curb ramps and sidewalks, and curb/road/storm structure improvements. They also approved supplemental appropriations and voted not to object to liquor permit renewals. All votes were unanimous (6-0).

• Approved preparing legislation to revise Table of Organization (remove probationary Firefighter rates) (6-0)
• Approved preparing legislation to award 2025 Asphalt Paving Program to Barrett Paving Materials, Inc. ($654,421.69 bid, $719,863.86 with contingency) (6-0)
• Approved preparing legislation for 2025 Curb Ramps and Sidewalks Program on Springboro Pike (R.A. Miller Construction, $247,758.95 bid, $272,534.85 total) (6-0)
• Approved preparing legislation to award 2025 Curb, Road, and Storm Structure Improvements Program to L.J. DeWeese Company, Inc. ($772,715.00 bid, $849,986.50 total) (6-0)
• Approved preparing legislation for supplemental appropriations ($435.00 General Fund, $339.12 ARPA funds) (6-0)
• Approved not objecting to retail liquor permit renewals and not requesting hearings (6-0)

General

The Moraine Merit System Commission is meeting to approve minutes and consider certifying and releasing a fire lieutenant promotional list. The agenda is otherwise routine and procedural.

• Approval of March 6, 2025 meeting minutes
• Fire Lieutenant promotional certification and release

The Merit System Commission approved the minutes from March 6, 2025, and voted unanimously to certify and release all three names from the Fire Lieutenant Promotion Process test scores. The commission also noted the passing of long-time board member Mary Stringer Sabin.

• Approved March 6, 2025 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Certified and released all three names for Fire Lieutenant Promotion Process test scores (4-0)

City Council

The Moraine City Council will consider several resolutions, including a $369,697 contract with Motorola Solutions for police and fire radio consoles, and two resolutions to use up to $40,000 in Opioid Settlement Funds for crisis intervention co-responder services. The council will also vote on an ordinance to certify unpaid grass mowing charges of $11,729.04 to the county auditor for collection, and a resolution to declare surplus items for disposal. The meeting includes routine reports and approval of prior minutes.

• Resolution 8137-25: $369,697 agreement with Motorola Solutions for police/fire radio consoles
• Resolution 8138-25: Up to $40,000 from Opioid Settlement Funds for co-responder services from South Community Behavioral Health
• Resolution 8139-25: Authorizes signing MOUs for co-responder services, not to exceed $40,000 over three years
• Ordinance 2166-24: Certifies $11,729.04 in unpaid grass mowing/weed cutting charges to county auditor
• Resolution 8140-25: Declares surplus items for disposal via GovDeals or donation

The council approved all five items on the agenda, including a $369,697 contract with Motorola Solutions for police and fire radio consoles, and two resolutions authorizing up to $40,000 each for crisis intervention co-responder services funded by opioid settlement funds. It also certified $11,729.04 in unpaid mowing charges to the county for collection, and declared surplus items for disposal. All votes were unanimous (6-0).

• Approved $369,697 Motorola Solutions radio console purchase (6-0)
• Approved $40,000 opioid settlement funds for co-responder services (6-0)
• Approved $40,000 contract for co-responder services with South Community/MVCC (6-0)
• Certified $11,729.04 unpaid mowing charges to county (6-0)
• Declared surplus items for disposal via GovDeals or donation (6-0)
• Approved February 27, 2025 minutes as submitted (6-0)

City Council

The Moraine City Council Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss several administrative and business items, including a review by the Community Reinvestment Housing Council and Tax Incentive Review Council, a quarterly codification supplement, ratification of a solid waste management plan update, bids for the 2025 Farmland Lease Program, a land use permit for the Holes Creek Pedestrian Bridge, and a building maintenance van. No final votes are scheduled; this is a discussion session.

• CRHC and TIRC review
• Quarterly codification supplement to Moraine Codified Ordinances
• Ratification of Montgomery County Solid Waste Management District Plan Update
• 2025 Farmland Lease Program - bids received
• Holes Creek Pedestrian Bridge land use permit

The Committee of the Whole approved preparation of legislation for several items, including CRHC/TIRC review recommendations, a codified ordinances supplement, ratification of the Solid Waste District Plan, farmland leases, a Holes Creek bridge permit, and a new building maintenance van. All votes were unanimous (6-0). The meeting adjourned into executive session for real estate matters.

• Approved preparation of legislation for CRHC/TIRC review recommendations (6-0)
• Approved preparation of legislation for codified ordinances supplement with emergency clause (6-0)
• Approved preparation of legislation to ratify Solid Waste District Plan changes (6-0)
• Approved preparation of legislation for farmland leases to Mark Allison and Chip Getter (6-0)
• Approved preparation of legislation for Holes Creek pedestrian bridge land use permit (6-0)
• Approved preparation of legislation for new building maintenance van (6-0)

General

The Merit System Commission meets to approve prior minutes and discuss hiring for the Police and Fire Divisions, including lateral and entry-level positions. A proposed amendment to MSC Rule 2 is also on the agenda. No votes or decisions are recorded in the agenda itself.

• Full-Time Police Officer (Lateral Entry)
• Full-Time Police Officer (Entry Level, No OPOTA Required)
• Full-Time Police Cadet
• Full-Time Firefighter (Entry Level) and (Lateral Entry)
• Proposed MSC Rule 2 Amendment

The Merit System Commission approved the first stage of testing for police officer positions, with a vote of 3-0 and one abstention. The Fire Division reported that two entry-level firefighters have been offered jobs, while the lateral entry process was closed after the only eligible applicant was eliminated. The commission discussed a proposed amendment to MSC Rule 2 regarding appointing authority, but no vote was taken; the Law Director will revise the language and bring it back in April.

• Approved first stage of testing for police officer positions (3-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved January 17, 2025 meeting minutes as submitted
• Fire Division lateral entry process closed; no eligible applicants
• Proposed MSC Rule 2 amendment tabled for revision and April discussion

City Council

The Moraine City Council is meeting to consider several ordinances and resolutions, including certifying unpaid grass-mowing charges, accepting a fuel system removal contract, authorizing a road resurfacing project, and approving agreements for dispatch software and an audit. The agenda also includes reports, a guest speaker, and appointments.

• Ordinance 2166-24: Certify $11,729.04 in unpaid grass mowing/weed cutting charges to county for collection
• Resolution 8129-25: Accept $56,630.00 proposal from Reliable Construction Services for fuel system removal
• Resolution 8130-25: Authorize ODOT resurfacing of S. Dixie (PID 121588)
• Resolution 8131-25: Approve up to $33,750.00 for Motorola Premier One CAD licenses with Montgomery County Sheriff's Office
• Resolution 8133-25: Approve employment agreement for Annetta Williams as Finance Director

The Moraine City Council approved the appointment of Annetta Williams as Finance Director and appointed Gina Delph to the Merit System and Planning Commissions. Council also authorized contracts for fuel system removal, roadway resurfacing, and dispatch system maintenance. Additionally, members approved a base salary adjustment for the City Manager and Director of Public Safety.

• Appointed Annetta Williams as Finance Director (6-1)
• Appointed Gina Delph to Merit System Commission (7-0)
• Appointed Gina Delph to Planning Commission (7-0)
• Approved $56,630 fuel system removal contract (7-0)
• Approved South Dixie Drive resurfacing agreement (7-0)
• Approved $33,750 dispatch system maintenance contract (7-0)
• Approved motor vehicle records audit agreement (7-0)
• Approved City Manager/Public Safety Director salary adjustment (7-0)

City Council

The Moraine City Council Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss topics from the Finance Director, City Manager, Mayor, Law Director, and Clerk of Council. The agenda lists two business items: police and fire dispatch radio consoles and related equipment, and a CIT (Crisis Intervention Team) co-responder. No specific decisions or dollar amounts are listed.

• Police and Fire Dispatch Radio Consoles and Related Equipment
• CIT Co-Responder
• Approval of February 13, 2025 minutes

The Moraine City Council approved the preparation of legislation to purchase $369,697 in police and fire dispatch radio consoles and related equipment from Motorola. Council also approved legislation for a three-year agreement to fund a shared mental health CIT co-responder through the Miami Valley Communications Council using opioid settlement funds. Additionally, the council approved the February 13, 2025 Committee of the Whole meeting minutes.

• Approved February 13, 2025 Committee of the Whole meeting minutes (7-0)
• Approved preparation of legislation for Motorola dispatch radio consoles and equipment purchase for $369,697 (7-0)
• Approved preparation of legislation for a three-year CIT co-responder agreement via MVCC using opioid settlement funds (7-0)

General

The Moraine Planning Commission is meeting to approve minutes from November 19, 2024, and to hear a presentation on a minor subdivision replat for 3612 Beechgrove Road. This is a routine agenda with one substantive item.

• Presentation on S-01-2025: Minor Subdivision Replat at 3612 Beechgrove Road

The Planning Commission approved a minor subdivision replat for the property at 3612 Beechgrove Road, combining three lots into one 0.221-acre lot to allow construction of a new single-family home. The motion passed unanimously (3-0). The commission also approved the November 19, 2024 meeting minutes and elected officers for the year.

• Approved minor subdivision replat S-01-2025 at 3612 Beechgrove Road (3-0)
• Approved November 19, 2024 Planning Commission minutes (2-0, 1 abstention)
• Elected Caleb Stapleton as Planning Commission Chair (2-0, 1 abstention)
• Elected Kevin Howard as Planning Commission Vice Chair (2-0, 1 abstention)

General

The Board of Parks and Recreation is meeting to discuss the Community Master Park Vision Plan, Easter activities, and a booth for the city's 60th Anniversary. The agenda also includes approval of the December 17, 2024 meeting minutes and open discussion. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Discussion of Community Master Park Vision Plan
• Discussion of Easter activities
• Discussion of 60th Anniversary booth
• Approval of December 17, 2024 meeting minutes

The Board of Parks and Recreation approved its December 2024 minutes and re-appointed Sylvia Harlow as Chair and Patricia Bond as Vice Chair, with each abstaining on their own appointment. The board also excused Jeanie Gay's absence. Staff gave updates on the Community Master Park Vision Plan, the April 12 Easter Egg Hunt, and the City's 60th Anniversary celebration on May 31, but the board took no votes on those items.

• Excused Jeanie Gay's absence (4-0)
• Approved December 17, 2024 meeting minutes as submitted
• Appointed Sylvia Harlow as Chair (3-0, Harlow abstained)
• Appointed Patricia Bond as Vice Chair (3-0, Bond abstained)

General

The Moraine Tree Board is meeting to approve minutes from December 2024 and discuss its Tree City USA status and the Ohio Guide to Growing Trees. The agenda is mostly routine, with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• Approval of Tree Board meeting minutes from December 17, 2024
• Discussion of Tree City USA status
• Discussion of Ohio Guide to Growing Trees

The Tree Board approved the December 17, 2024 minutes and excused an absent member. It re-elected Sylvia Harlow as Chair and Patricia Bond as Vice Chair, both unanimously. Staff reported the city received Tree City USA status for the 14th year, with an award ceremony set for April 24, 2025. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Excused Jeanie Gay's absence (unanimous)
• Approved December 17, 2024 meeting minutes
• Re-elected Sylvia Harlow as Chair (4-0)
• Re-elected Patricia Bond as Vice Chair (4-0)

City Council

The Moraine City Council Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss several business items, including the removal of a fuel system at the Street Department, grass mowing assessments, a project agreement for S. Dixie resurfacing Phase 2, fire department MDTs and iPads with Montgomery County, and motor vehicle registration audit services. No votes are scheduled; this is a discussion session.

• Fuel System Removal at Street Department
• Grass Mowing Assessments
• S. Dixie Resurfacing, Phase 2, Project Agreement
• Fire MDT & iPads with Montgomery County
• Motor Vehicle Registration Audit Services

The Committee of the Whole approved the preparation of legislation for several infrastructure projects and administrative appointments. Key actions included moving forward with a new Finance Director hire and a road resurfacing agreement with ODOT.

• Approved legislation to hire Anetta Williams as Finance Director (6-1)
• Approved legislation for South Dixie Resurfacing Project Phase 2 (7-0)
• Approved legislation for fuel system removal at Street Department (7-0)
• Approved legislation to assess unpaid grass mowing and cleanup bills to property taxes (7-0)
• Approved legislation for additional Fire MDTs and iPads with Montgomery County (7-0)
• Approved legislation for motor vehicle registration audit services with Dalene Pride (7-0)
• Approved adding Finance Director appointment to the agenda (7-0)
• Approved Executive Session regarding public employee employment (7-0)

City Council

The Moraine City Council is meeting to consider routine business, including supplemental appropriations for 2025, an amendment to the Merit System Commission rules, and several resolutions. Notable items include the appointment of a Clerk of Council, the purchase of a new aerial ladder fire truck for $1,705,095, and declaring surplus items for disposal. The agenda is largely procedural with no public hearings or guest speakers.

• Ordinances 2175-25 and 2176-25: supplemental appropriations for 2025 current expenses
• Ordinance 2177-25: amending Chapter 149 (Merit System Commission) to update rules
• Resolution 8123-25: appointing Karen Powell as Clerk of Council
• Resolution 8127-25: authorizing purchase of one 2028 E-One Cyclone M100 Aerial Ladder Quint for $1,705,095
• Resolution 8128-25: declaring 2025 surplus items for disposal via GovDeals, donation, or trade-in

City Council approved the purchase of a 2028 E-One Aerial Ladder Quint and appointed Karen Powell as Clerk of Council. The council also passed supplemental appropriations for parks, economic development, and a State Route 741 resurfacing project.

• Approved purchase of 2028 E-One Cyclone M100 Aerial Ladder Quint for $1,705,095.00 (7-0)
• Appointed Karen Powell as Clerk of Council (7-0)
• Approved supplemental appropriations for Parks & Recreation and Economic Development Grant funds (7-0)
• Approved supplemental appropriations to move State Route 741 resurfacing funds to 2025 budget (7-0)
• Authorized disposal of surplus municipal items via auction, donation, or trade-in (7-0)
• Tabled Ordinance 2177-25 regarding Merit System Commission Rules and Regulations (7-0)

General

The Moraine Foundation is meeting to approve minutes from a 2022 meeting, review the 2024 end-of-year balances report, and consider creating a line item for a historical celebration. The agenda is otherwise routine and procedural.

• Approval of minutes from the September 8, 2022 meeting
• Review of 2024 End of Year Balances Report
• Proposal to create a line item for a historical celebration

The Moraine Foundation board approved the 2024 End of Year Financial Report and three related requests: creating a new line item named 'Historical Celebrations' for the 60th Anniversary, applying a not-to-exceed donations budget, and allowing leftover funds to be used for future events. The motion passed unanimously (5-0). The board also excused two absent members and approved the September 8, 2022 minutes.

• Approved 2024 End of Year Financial Report (5-0)
• Approved creating 'Historical Celebrations' line item for 60th Anniversary (5-0)
• Approved not-to-exceed donations budget for the new line item (5-0)
• Approved using leftover event funds for future events (5-0)
• Excused Jeanette Marcus and Donald Burchett from meeting (5-0)
• Approved September 8, 2022 meeting minutes as submitted

General

The Moraine City Council is holding a special meeting to conduct interviews for the position of Finance Director. The agenda includes the interviews as the main business item, followed by an executive session. No other business is listed.

• Finance Director interviews

The Moraine City Council held a special meeting on January 23, 2025, primarily to interview a candidate for Finance Director in executive session. The council approved excusing the absences of two members and unanimously voted to enter executive session for employment matters. No substantive decisions were made during the public portion of the meeting.

• Excused absences of Councilmembers Marcus and Burchett (5-0)
• Entered executive session to interview Finance Director candidate (5-0)

City Council

The Moraine City Council is meeting to vote on several resolutions, including purchasing two Chevy Tahoe police vehicles for $98,244, approving a road resurfacing project, and engaging special legal counsel for environmental matters. The agenda also includes routine items like minutes approval, a city manager's report, and appointments.

• Resolution 8121-25: purchase of two Chevy Tahoe vehicles for Police Division at $98,244
• Resolution 8124-25: ODOT resurfacing of MOT 741-8.38 Resurfacing Project (PID 111539)
• Resolution 8125-25: engagement of McMahon Degulis LLP as special legal counsel for environmental matters
• Resolution 8120-25: agreement with Montgomery County Microfilming Board for services and supplies
• Resolution 8123-25: appointment of Karen Powell as Clerk of Council

The Moraine City Council approved several resolutions, including the purchase of two Chevy Tahoe vehicles for the Police Division at $98,244, and a resolution replacing a prior ODOT resurfacing authorization. The council also approved the Montgomery County Hazard Mitigation Plan, engaged special legal counsel for environmental matters, and authorized travel for the Mayor. All votes were unanimous except for the travel resolution, which passed 4-0 with one abstention.

• Approved purchase of two Chevy Tahoe vehicles for Police Division at $98,244 (5-0)
• Approved resolution replacing ODOT resurfacing authorization (5-0)
• Approved Montgomery County Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan (5-0)
• Approved engagement of McMahon Degulis LLP as special legal counsel (5-0)
• Approved Mayor's travel to China General Chamber of Commerce Gala (4-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved microfilming services agreement with Montgomery County (5-0)
• Appointed Karen Powell as Clerk of Council (no vote taken, oath administered)

City Council

The Moraine City Council Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss several business items, including a proposed $1,705,095 purchase of a 2028 E-One Aerial Ladder Quint, updates to the Merit System Commission rules in the codified ordinances, and supplemental legislation for SR741. The agenda also includes routine items such as approval of prior minutes and reports from city officials.

• Purchase of 2028 E-One Aerial Ladder Quint for $1,705,095
• Codified Ordinances - Merit System Commission Rules
• Supplemental legislation request
• Supplemental for SR741

The Committee of the Whole approved legislation to purchase a 2028 E-One Aerial Ladder Quint for $1,705,095 to replace an aging 2009 vehicle. The body also authorized a $500,000 supplemental appropriation to address shortfalls in the Parks and Recreation and Economic Development Funds. Additionally, council members approved moving $192,000 from the 2026 budget to 2025 to cover the city's share of an ODOT resurfacing project on State Route 741.

• Approved preparation of legislation to purchase 2028 E-One Aerial Ladder Quint at $1,705,095 (5-0)
• Approved preparation of legislation to codify Merit System Commission Rules (5-0)
• Approved preparation of $500,000 supplemental legislation for fund shortfalls (5-0)
• Approved preparation of legislation to move $192,000 from 2026 to 2025 budget for SR741 resurfacing (5-0)

General

The Moraine Community Improvement Corporation is meeting to approve minutes from its January 2024 meeting and review its 2024 annual financial report. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with no other substantive business listed.

• Approval of minutes from CIC meeting 01-25-24
• Review of 2024 Annual Financial Report

The Community Improvement Corporation (CIC) appointed Lora Perry as Treasurer, filling the vacancy left by Mr. Buczek, and approved the 2024 annual financial report showing a balance of $14,634.29. Both actions passed unanimously (6-0). The meeting was brief and procedural, with no other substantive business.

• Appointed Lora Perry as Treasurer of the CIC (6-0)
• Approved 2024 annual financial report (6-0)
• Excused absences of Jeanette Marcus and Donald Burchett (6-0)

General

The New Community Authority of Moraine, Ohio, is meeting to approve minutes from a prior meeting, review the 2024 annual financial report, and consider a resolution to levy community development charges. The agenda is otherwise routine, with no other substantive items listed.

• Approval of minutes from NCA meeting 02-08-24
• Review of 2024 Annual Financial Report
• Resolution levying community development charges

The New Community Authority approved the 2024 Annual Financial Report, showing a year-end balance of $430,410.47 and expected 2025 debt service payments of $554,300.00. The board also passed a resolution levying community development charges, which will be certified to Montgomery County. Officers for 2025 were elected: Teri Murphy as Chair and Shirley Whitt as Vice Chair, each with one abstention. All votes were unanimous except for the officer elections, which had one abstention each.

• Approved 2024 Annual Financial Report (6-0)
• Approved Resolution Levying Community Development Charges (6-0)
• Appointed Lora Perry as Treasurer (5-0)
• Appointed Karen Powell as Secretary (6-0)
• Elected Teri Murphy as Chair for 2025 (5-0, 1 abstention)
• Elected Shirley Whitt as Vice Chair for 2025 (5-0, 1 abstention)

General

The Treasury Investment Board is meeting to approve minutes from its October 24, 2024 meeting and receive the 4th Quarter Investment Report. No other substantive actions are listed on the agenda.

• Approval of minutes from TIB meeting 10-24-24
• 4th Quarter Investment Report

The Treasury Investment Board approved the October 24, 2024 meeting minutes as submitted. Acting Finance Director Lora Perry presented the 4th Quarter Investment Report, noting combined gains of $444,618.03 for the quarter and $1,848,983.56 for 2024 across the city's investment accounts. No other business was discussed.

• Approved October 24, 2024 Treasury Investment Board minutes

General

The Merit System Commission is meeting to approve minutes from December 5, 2024, and to discuss police division hiring and a fire division promotion. No specific candidates or details are listed in the agenda.

• Approval of minutes from 12/05/24
• Police Division hiring discussion
• Fire Division promotion discussion

The Merit System Commission approved three police recruitment advertisements: keeping the lateral entry process open, a new entry-level position not requiring OPOTA certification, and a Police Cadet program. The commission also approved the Fire Lieutenant promotion advertisement and set the exam for March 6, 2025. Additionally, the commission approved a full-time firefighter advertisement to fill vacancies.

• Approved keeping police lateral entry application period open (3-0)
• Approved Police Cadet advertisement (3-0)
• Approved Full-time Police Officer Entry Level, No OPOTA Required advertisement (3-0)
• Tabled police Sergeant promotional process until further notice
• Approved Fire Lieutenant promotion ad and set exam for March 6, 2025 (3-0)
• Approved Full-Time Firefighter advertisement (3-0)

General

The Moraine Records Commission is meeting to approve minutes from its November 11, 2024 meeting and discuss a proposed records manual. The agenda is largely procedural, with the records manual as the main substantive item.

• Approval of minutes from 11-11-24 meeting
• Discussion of proposed records manual

The Records Commission approved the November 11, 2024 minutes. The proposed adoption of the Ohio History Connection Records Manual was not adopted; instead, the Law Director will revise the Moraine Public Records Manual and bring it back later. The commission discussed HB 315 body cam footage fees and set an April 8, 2025 review date for RC-2/RC-3 forms.

• Approved November 11, 2024 meeting minutes
• Tabled adoption of Ohio History Connection Records Manual; Law Director to revise Moraine manual
• Discussed HB 315 body cam footage fees ($75, cap $750), no action taken
• Set April 8, 2025 meeting for RC-2/RC-3 form review

City Council

The Moraine City Council is meeting to vote on several resolutions, including the purchase of a new street sweeper and three trucks for the Street Division, as well as approving various board appointments. The agenda also includes routine reports from city officials and committees.

• Resolution 8100-25: Purchase of one Pelican street sweeper from Sourcewell for $309,239.30
• Resolutions 8102-25, 8103-25, 8104-25: Purchase of three Ram trucks (2024 models) for the Street Division, totaling $178,107 plus upfitting costs
• Resolution 8101-25: Authorizing ODOT to undertake the MOT 741-8.38 resurfacing project (PID 111539)
• Resolution 8098-25: Approving $1,132 in dues for Ohio Municipal League membership
• Multiple resolutions appointing individuals to boards (Parks and Recreation, Zoning Appeals, Tree Board, etc.)

Moraine City Council approved a series of resolutions on January 9, 2025, including a $309,239.30 street sweeper purchase and three new trucks for the Street Division totaling roughly $142,000 plus upfitting. Council also approved 2025 Ohio Municipal League dues of $1,132 and a five-year codification services agreement with the Walter H. Drane Company. Numerous board and commission appointments were approved, and a preliminary resolution let ODOT begin a 2026 resurfacing project on SR 741. All votes were 6-0, with Councilman Donald Burchett excused.

• Approved $1,132 in 2025 Ohio Municipal League dues (6-0)
• Approved five-year codification agreement with Walter H. Drane Company (6-0)
• Approved $309,239.30 purchase of a Pelican street sweeper via Sourcewell (6-0)
• Approved ODOT preliminary participation for 2026 SR 741 resurfacing, PID 111539 (6-0)
• Approved 2024 Ram 3500 regular cab truck for $58,712 plus $12,400 upfitting (6-0)
• Approved 2024 Ram 3500 crew cab truck for $59,995 plus $12,400 upfitting (6-0)
• Approved 2024 Ram 2500 crew cab truck for $59,400 plus $11,400 upfitting (6-0)
• Approved appointments of Patricia Bond, James Kempe, Sharon Duff, Gloria Gay, Sylvia Harlow, and Tom Watts to city boards and commissions (6-0 each)

City Council

The Moraine City Council Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss routine business, including a proposed purchase of marked police cruisers and a contract for microfilming and archives services with Montgomery County. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major policy decisions listed.

• 2025 Microfilming and Archives Services - Montgomery County
• Marked Police Cruiser Purchase

The Moraine Committee of the Whole excused an absent council member, approved prior meeting minutes, and moved to prepare legislation for annual microfilming and archives services through Montgomery County. The committee also moved to prepare legislation to purchase two marked 2024 Chevy Tahoe police cruisers from Tim Lally Chevrolet Dealership.

• Excused Mr. Burchett from the meeting (6-0)
• Approved minutes from the December 12, 2024 Committee of the Whole meeting
• Authorized legislation for 2025 Microfilming and Archives Services through Montgomery County (6-0)
• Authorized legislation to purchase two marked police cruisers (6-0)