North College Hill public meetings in 2021

Council Agendas and Minutes

The North College Hill City Council is holding a special meeting to give third and final readings to two ordinances that set the city's 2022 budget. The first ordinance makes appropriations for current expenses and other expenditures for the year. The second amends the amounts appropriated to various city funds. This is the final step before adoption.

• Third reading of ORD. 09-2021, making appropriations for 2022 current expenses
• Third reading of ORD. 10-2021, amending appropriations to various city funds

Council Agendas and Minutes

The North College Hill City Council held a special meeting on December 22, 2021, and unanimously approved two ordinances related to the city's 2022 budget. The first ordinance (Ord. 09-2021) made appropriations for current expenses and other expenditures for the period from January 2022 through December 31, 2022. The second ordinance (Ord. 10-2021) amended the amount appropriated to various city funds. Both ordinances were adopted after suspending the second reading, with all votes passing 6-0. The council also voted to cancel the special meeting that was scheduled for later that evening.

• Adopted Ord. 09-2021, 2022 appropriations for current expenses (6-0)
• Adopted Ord. 10-2021, amending appropriations to various funds (6-0)
• Cancelled the Dec 22, 2021 special council meeting (6-0)

Council Agendas and Minutes

The North College Hill City Council will review the minutes from the December 6, 2021 meeting and consider several first-reading ordinances. Key items include appropriations for 2022 city expenses and establishing salaries and staffing levels for city employees.

• First reading of Ordinance 09-2021 regarding 2022 appropriations for current expenses
• First reading of Ordinance 10-2021 to amend amounts appropriated to various funds
• First reading of Ordinance 11-2021 to establish city employee salaries and staffing levels
• Resolution 32-2021 regarding an employment agreement with the Law Director
• Promotion of Police Officer Whyle to Lieutenant

The North College Hill City Council held a special meeting on December 16, 2021, and approved Resolution 33-2021, authorizing the City Administrator to participate in a class action settlement and declaring an emergency. The resolution was passed unanimously (6-0) after suspending the second and third readings. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved agenda (5-0)
• Recessed to await arrival of council member (5-0)
• Reconvened meeting at 7:17 pm (5-0)
• Suspended second and third readings of RES 33-2021 (6-0)
• Adopted RES 33-2021 authorizing participation in class action settlement (6-0)
• Adjourned meeting (6-0)

Council Agendas and Minutes

The North College Hill City Council is holding a special meeting to discuss potential legislation regarding the opioid settlement. No formal action is listed on the agenda; the meeting is for discussion only.

• Discussion of potential legislation regarding the opioid settlement

The North College Hill City Council held a special meeting on December 16, 2021. The council approved a resolution authorizing the city administrator to participate in a class action settlement, declaring an emergency. The resolution was adopted unanimously after suspending the second and third readings.

• Approved agenda (5-0)
• Recessed to wait for council member (5-0)
• Reconvened meeting (5-0)
• Suspended second and third readings of RES 33-2021 (6-0)
• Adopted RES 33-2021 authorizing participation in class action settlement (6-0)
• Adjourned (6-0)

Council Agendas and Minutes

The North College Hill City Council is meeting to consider two pieces of legislation: a first reading of a resolution approving a retail water service agreement with the city of Cincinnati, and a second reading of a resolution to certify assessments for tall grass and trash removal to the county auditor. The agenda also includes routine items such as minutes approval, committee reports, and administrative updates.

• First reading: Res. 31-2021, approving retail water service agreement with city of Cincinnati
• Second reading: Res. 30-2021, certifying tall grass and trash removal assessments to county auditor

The council approved a retail water service agreement with GCWW (Res. 31-2021) and certified assessments for tall grass and trash removal to the county auditor (Res. 30-2021). The 2022 budget discussion was tabled, with a motion to move it to the next meeting's agenda, which passed 7-0. The meeting also included committee reports and updates on various city matters.

• Approved Res. 31-2021, retail water service agreement with GCWW, 7-0.
• Approved Res. 30-2021, certifying assessments for tall grass and trash removal, 7-0.
• Moved 2022 budget and related legislation to next meeting agenda, 7-0.
• Adopted minutes of Nov 24, 2021, 6-0 with 1 abstention.
• Accepted agenda, 7-0.

Council Agendas and Minutes

The North College Hill City Council will review several items during its November 1 meeting. The agenda includes a second reading of an ordinance for an agreement with Hamilton County Commissioners regarding Hamilton Avenue improvements.

• Res. 29-2021: Resolution to certify assessments for tall grass and trash removal
• Ord. 07-2021: Ordinance making additional appropriations
• Ord. 08-2021: Agreement with Hamilton County Commissioners for Hamilton Avenue improvements

The council approved several routine items, including excusing Matt Miller-Novak, adopting the agenda, and accepting prior minutes. It also passed second readings for resolutions on tax assessments, additional appropriations, and a Hamilton Avenue improvement agreement. Dewald was added to the Rita, OKI, Senior City Rep, Finance, and Recreation committees.

• Excused Matt Miller-Novak from meeting (6-0)
• Adopted agenda (6-0)
• Accepted meeting minutes (5-0, Dewald abstained)
• Added Dewald to Rita, OKI, and Senior City Rep committees (6-0)
• Added Dewald to Finance and Recreation Committee (6-0)
• Second reading of Res. 29-2021 on tax assessments for tall grass/trash removal
• Second reading of Ord. 07-2021 on additional appropriations
• Second reading of Ord. 08-2021 on Hamilton Avenue improvement agreement

Council Agendas and Minutes

The North College Hill City Council is meeting to handle routine administrative reports and several pieces of legislation. They will conduct first readings on resolutions and ordinances related to property assessments for tall grass and trash removal, additional appropriations, and an agreement with Hamilton County for improving Hamilton Avenue. A third reading will also occur for a similar assessment resolution.

• First reading: Res. 29-2021, certifying tall grass and trash removal assessments to county auditor
• First reading: Ord. 07-2021, making additional appropriations
• First reading: Ord. 08-2021, authorizing agreement with Hamilton County for Hamilton Avenue improvement
• Third reading: Res. 26-2021, certifying tall grass and trash removal assessments

The council adopted Resolution 26-2021, which certifies assessments for tall grass and trash removal to the county auditor. The vote was 5-0. Other legislation was introduced for first reading, including appropriations and a Hamilton Avenue improvement agreement, but no final action was taken on those items.

• Adopted Resolution 26-2021 certifying assessments for tall grass and trash removal (5-0)
• Excused Councilmember Miller-Novak from the meeting (5-0)
• Accepted the meeting agenda (5-0)
• Adopted the minutes of the October 4, 2021 meeting (5-0)
• Appointed Councilmember Anderson as OKI representative (5-0)
• Adjourned the meeting (5-0)

Council Agendas and Minutes

The North College Hill City Council is holding its regular meeting on October 4, 2021. The agenda includes second readings of three resolutions: one to certify assessments for tall grass and trash removal, one to accept tax levies and rates, and one for supplemental appropriations. These are likely to be voted on after the second reading.

• Second reading of Resolution 26-2021: certify assessments for tall grass and trash removal to county auditor
• Second reading of Resolution 27-2021: accept tax levies and rates, certify to county auditor
• Second reading of Resolution 28-2021: supplemental appropriations and transfers

The council adopted three resolutions: certifying tall grass and trash removal assessments to the county auditor, accepting budget commission rates and authorizing tax levies (with an amendment striking a resigned member's name), and making supplemental appropriations from federal recovery funds. It also appointed vice chairs for two committees and discussed resident complaints about parking, dumping, and street fights.

• Adopted Resolution 26-2021 certifying tall grass/trash removal assessments (6-0)
• Adopted Resolution 27-2021 authorizing tax levies, amended to strike resigned member's name (6-0)
• Adopted Resolution 28-2021 accepting federal recovery funds and making supplemental appropriations (6-0)
• Appointed Ms. Anderson as Vice Chair of Public Safety (6-0)
• Appointed Ms. Zorb as Vice Chair of Rules & Public Policy (6-0)
• Adopted agenda as amended (6-0)
• Adopted September 20, 2021 meeting minutes (6-0)

Council Agendas and Minutes

The North College Hill City Council is meeting to consider several resolutions, including first and third readings on certifying property assessments for tax placement and authorizing contracts for a comprehensive land use plan update. The agenda also includes routine administrative reports and public comment periods.

• First reading: Resolution 26-2021, certifying assessments for tall grass and trash removal
• First reading: Resolution 27-2021, accepting tax levies and rates from Budget Commission
• First reading: Resolution 28-2021, supplemental appropriations and transfers
• Third reading: Resolutions 20-2021, 21-2021, 25-2021, certifying assessments for vacant/foreclosed properties and tall grass/trash removal
• Third reading: Resolutions 23-2021 and 24-2021, authorizing contracts with Urban Fast Forward and Community Planning Insights for land use plan update

Council gave final approval to a contract with Urban Fast Forward to update the city's comprehensive land use plan (Resolution 23-2021, passed 5-1), but rejected a similar contract with Community Planning Insights (Resolution 24-2021, failed 5-1). Council also approved resolutions certifying property assessments for tall grass/trash removal and vacant/foreclosed properties to the county auditor. A motion to suspend readings on the 2022 tax budget resolution failed, and a motion to suspend readings on a supplemental appropriation resolution also failed, though an amendment to remove an erroneous date was approved.

• Adopted Resolution 23-2021 authorizing contract with Urban Fast Forward for comprehensive plan update (5-1)
• Rejected Resolution 24-2021 authorizing contract with Community Planning Insights for comprehensive plan update (5-1)
• Adopted Resolution 20-2021 certifying assessments for vacant/foreclosed properties (6-0)
• Adopted Resolution 21-2021 certifying assessments for tall grass and trash removal (6-0)
• Adopted Resolution 25-2021 certifying assessments for tall grass and trash removal (6-0)
• Amended Resolution 28-2021 to remove erroneous December 21, 2020 date (6-0)
• Approved motion for administration to recommend a line item for park mulch purchase (6-0)
• Approved rescheduling committee meetings to Monday October 11 (5-1)

Council Agendas and Minutes

The North College Hill City Council is meeting to handle routine business, including recognizing a police officer, swearing in new officers, and considering several pieces of legislation. Key items include first reading of an agreement for the Hamilton Ave. project, second readings of resolutions to certify property assessments and to contract with two firms for a comprehensive land use plan update, and a third reading of an ordinance on mobile food vendors.

• Ordinance 06-2021: LPA-ODOT-Let Project Agreement for Hamilton Ave. project with Mt. Healthy (first reading)
• Resolution 23-2021: Contract with Urban Fast Forward for comprehensive land use plan update (second reading)
• Resolution 24-2021: Contract with Community Planning Insights for comprehensive land use plan update (second reading)
• Resolutions 20-2021, 21-2021, 25-2021, 17-2021: Certify assessments to county auditor for tax duplicate (vacant/foreclosed, tall grass/trash removal)
• Ordinance 04-2021: Adopt new chapter 1169 on mobile food vendors (third reading)

Council suspended readings and adopted Ordinance 06-2021, an ODOT let project agreement for US127 (Hamilton Ave.) with Mt. Healthy, passing 7-0. It also adopted Ordinance 04-2021, adding chapter 1196 to codified ordinances to address mobile food vendors, passing 7-0. Several resolutions certifying assessments for tax duplicate (vacant/foreclosed, tall grass/trash removal) were read or adopted, including Resolution 17-2021 which passed 7-0. Council also recognized Lt. Maus's retirement, swore in two new police officers, and heard reports on financial audit issues and a Duke Energy rate increase application.

• Adopted Ordinance 06-2021, ODOT let project agreement for US127 (Hamilton Ave.) with Mt. Healthy (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 04-2021, new chapter 1196 on mobile food vendors (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution 17-2021, certifying assessments for tall grass/trash removal (7-0)
• Suspended 2nd and 3rd readings for Ordinance 06-2021 (6-1)
• Adopted agenda as presented (7-0)
• Adopted 08-02-2021 meeting minutes (6-0, one abstain)
• Swore in new police officers Nicholas Jackson and Andrew Morris
• Proclaimed September 7, 2021 as Lt. Todd Maus Appreciation Day

Council Agendas and Minutes

The North College Hill City Council is meeting to consider several resolutions and ordinances, including first readings for contracts with two planning firms to update the comprehensive land use plan, and multiple resolutions to certify property assessments for the county tax duplicate. The agenda also includes second and third readings on mobile food vendor regulations, a supplemental budget appropriation, and playground equipment replacement at Dumele Park.

• First reading: Resolution 23-2021 authorizing contract with URBAN LAST FORWARD for comprehensive land use plan update
• First reading: Resolution 24-2021 authorizing contract with COMMUNITY PLANNING INSIGHTS for comprehensive land use plan update
• First readings: Resolutions 20-2021, 21-2021, 25-2021 to certify assessments (vacant/foreclosed, tall grass and trash removal) to county auditor
• Second reading: Ordinance 04-2021 to adopt new chapter 96 on mobile food vendors (revised)
• Third reading: Resolution 22-2021 to authorize agreement with Playground Equipment Services for Dumele Park playground equipment replacement

The council approved the first supplemental appropriation for the 2021 operating budget and authorized a contract with Playground Equipment Services to replace playground equipment at Dumele Park. Several resolutions were introduced for first reading, including contracts for comprehensive plan updates and assessments for property maintenance. A public hearing was scheduled for September 7 at 6:45 pm regarding a mobile food vendor ordinance.

• Adopted Ordinance 03-2021, first supplemental appropriation for 2021 operating budget (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution 22-2021, contract with Playground Equipment Services for Dumele Park playground equipment (4-0)
• Scheduled public hearing for September 7 at 6:45 pm on mobile food vendor ordinance 04-2021
• Approved amended agenda and prior meeting minutes (4-0)
• Entered executive session to discuss resignation of a public employee (4-0)

Council Agendas and Minutes

This special meeting is convened to consider legislation for the 2022 tax budget and a resolution regarding Dumele Park. The agenda includes public comment, prayer, call to order, pledge of allegiance, and roll call before addressing these items.

• Consideration of 2022 tax budget legislation
• Resolution regarding Dumele Park

The council held a special meeting to consider legislation for the 2022 tax budget and a resolution for Dumele Park. Ordinance 05-2021, authorizing the finance manager to submit a preliminary 2022 tax budget, received a second reading with no discussion. Resolution 22-2021, authorizing an agreement with Playground Equipment Services to replace playground equipment at Dumele Memorial Park, received a first reading with no discussion. No final votes were taken on either item.

• Excused Ms. Blythe and Ms. Hartman from the meeting (5-0)
• Adopted the agenda (5-0)
• Gave second reading to Ord 05-2021, 2022 tax budget submission (no vote)
• Gave first reading to Res. 22-2021, Dumele Park playground equipment agreement (no vote)
• Adjourned the meeting (5-0)

Council Agendas and Minutes

This is a special meeting of North College Hill City Council to consider legislation for the 2022 tax budget and a resolution regarding Dumele Park. The agenda is limited to these two items, with no other business listed.

• Consideration of legislation for the 2022 tax budget
• Consideration of resolution for Dumele Park

The council voted 5-0 to adopt the agenda and then passed Ord 05-2021, authorizing the City Finance Manager to submit the preliminary 2022 tax budget to the county auditor. It also gave second reading to Res. 22-2021, authorizing the City Administrator to contract with Playground Equipment Services for playground equipment replacement at Dumele Memorial Park, with no discussion. The meeting adjourned 5-0.

• Adopted the meeting agenda (5-0).
• Approved Ord 05-2021, authorizing the preliminary 2022 tax budget submission to the county auditor (5-0).
• Gave second reading to Res. 22-2021, authorizing a playground equipment replacement agreement at Dumele Memorial Park (no vote taken).
• Adjourned the meeting (5-0).

Council Agendas and Minutes

This special meeting is dedicated to considering legislation for the 2022 tax budget and a resolution regarding Dumele Park. No other business is listed on the agenda.

• Consideration of 2022 tax budget legislation
• Consideration of resolution for Dumele Park

The special meeting was held to consider the 2022 tax budget legislation and a resolution for Dumele Park. Council approved the agenda and excused two members, then held the first reading of Ord. 05-2021, which directs the City Finance Manager to submit a preliminary 2022 tax budget to the county auditor. No final vote was taken on the ordinance, and the meeting adjourned.

• Excused Ms. Blythe and Ms. Hartman from the meeting (motion passed 5-0)
• Adopted the meeting agenda (motion passed 5-0)
• Held first reading of Ord. 05-2021, an ordinance for the City Finance Manager to submit a preliminary 2022 Tax Budget to the county auditor (no vote taken)
• Adjourned the meeting (motion passed 5-0)

Council Agendas and Minutes

The North College Hill City Council is meeting to consider several items, including first readings on resolutions to certify high grass assessments, hold a public hearing on food truck zoning amendments, and authorize a collective bargaining agreement with the firefighters union. They will also have a first reading on a new ordinance for mobile food vendors, a second reading on a supplemental budget appropriation, and third readings on rental registration assessments. The meeting includes the swearing in of two police officers and reports from various departments.

• Resolution 17-2021: certify high grass assessments to County Auditor
• Resolution 18-2021: public hearing on food truck zoning code amendments
• Resolution 19-2021: authorize collective bargaining agreement with IAFF Local 5279
• Ordinance 4-2021: new chapter 1169 for mobile food vendors
• Ordinance 03-2021: first supplemental appropriation for 2021 operating budget

Council ratified the purchase of a street sweeper via a state contract (6-0, one abstention) after discussion about charter compliance, and adopted a collective bargaining agreement with the Full-Time Firefighters union (7-0). They also approved resolutions certifying rental registration assessments and moved forward on food truck zoning legislation.

• Ratified street sweeper purchase from state contract (6-0, 1 abstain)
• Adopted Resolution 19-2021, collective bargaining agreement with IAFF Local 5279 (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution 13-2021, de-certifying residential rental registration assessments (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution 14-2021, certifying commercial rental registration assessments (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution 15-2021, certifying residential rental registration assessments (7-0)
• Suspended rules to hold public hearing on food truck zoning (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution 18-2021, food truck zoning public hearing (7-0)
• Directed administration to plan National Night Out (7-0)

Council Agendas and Minutes

The North College Hill City Council meeting includes first readings for a supplemental operating budget appropriation and a transit infrastructure fund application. The council will also consider second readings regarding the certification and de-certification of residential and commercial rental registration assessments.

• First reading: Ordinance No. 03-2021 for a supplemental 2021 operating budget appropriation
• First reading: Resolution No. 16-2021 to apply for SORTA funds for Hamilton Ave.
• Second reading: Resolution No. 13-2021 to de-certify residential rental registration assessments
• Second reading: Resolution No. 14-2021 to certify commercial rental registration assessments
• Second reading: Resolution No. 15-2021 to certify residential rental registration assessments

Council suspended readings and unanimously adopted Resolution 16-2021 to apply for SORTA Transit Infrastructure Funds for Hamilton Ave. They also gave first reading to the 2021 supplemental budget ordinance. Several committee reports and administrative updates were discussed, but no other formal votes were taken.

• Adopted agenda (7-0)
• Adopted March 15, 2021 meeting minutes (7-0)
• Suspended 2nd and 3rd readings of Resolution 16-2021 (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution 16-2021 to apply for SORTA funds (7-0)
• Gave first reading to Ordinance 03-2021 (supplemental budget)
• Gave second reading to Resolutions 13, 14, 15-2021 (rental registration certifications)

Council Agendas and Minutes

The North College Hill City Council is meeting virtually to consider three resolutions regarding rental registration assessments. Two resolutions concern residential rental registration fees, one to de-certify and one to certify them for the tax duplicate, while a third certifies commercial rental registration fees. The meeting also includes a proclamation for a retiring officer and a guest speaker from Juvenile Court.

• Resolution 13-2021: De-certifying residential rental registration assessments
• Resolution 14-2021: Certifying commercial rental registration assessments
• Resolution 15-2021: Certifying residential rental registration assessments
• Proclamation for retiring Officer John Lasonczyk
• Guest speaker Ms. Glenda A. Smith LLC, Juvenile Court

The North College Hill City Council held a virtual meeting on May 17, 2021, and took several actions. The council voted unanimously to request the City Administrator to approach Hamilton County about a no-interest loan to repair Prospect Place, which is in poor condition. The council also gave first readings to three resolutions regarding rental registration assessments. No final votes were taken on these resolutions.

• Approved agenda as amended (7-0)
• Adopted 05-03-2021 meeting minutes (7-0)
• Moved to request City Administrator to seek no-interest loan for Prospect Place repairs (5-0)
• Gave first reading to Resolution 13-2021 (de-certify residential rental assessments)
• Gave first reading to Resolution 14-2021 (certify commercial rental assessments)
• Gave first reading to Resolution 15-2021 (certify residential rental assessments)

Council Agendas and Minutes

The North College Hill City Council is meeting virtually to discuss and vote on several items, including a resolution to authorize a contract for improvements to Sundale Avenue and a resolution to proceed with a replacement tax levy. The council will also hear communications, including support for the fire levy, and receive reports from various committees and administrative officials.

• First reading of Resolution 12-2021 authorizing a contract for Sundale Avenue improvements
• Third reading of Resolution 11-2021 to proceed with a replacement tax levy
• Communication from Carecore at Lake Ridge in support of the Fire Levy
• April Mayor's Court Report
• Committee reports and administrative reports from Mayor, City Administrator, Law Director, and Finance Director

Council approved Resolution 12-2021 authorizing a contract for Sundale Avenue improvements (6-1) and Resolution 11-2021 to place a 12-mil fire levy replacement on the November ballot (5-2). A motion to send the fire levy back to committee failed 5-2. The meeting also included reports on the fire department response times, new businesses, and committee assignments.

• Adopted agenda (7-0)
• Adopted 04-19-2021 meeting minutes (7-0)
• Approved Resolution 12-2021 for Sundale Avenue improvements (6-1)
• Approved Resolution 11-2021 to proceed with 12-mil fire levy replacement (5-2)
• Motion to send fire levy to Finance Committee failed (5-2)
• Adjourned (7-0)

Council Agendas and Minutes

The North College Hill City Council is meeting virtually to consider legislation, including a second reading of a resolution to proceed with a replacement tax levy exceeding the ten-mill limitation. The agenda also includes a motion to amend a resolution authorizing participation in ODOT road salt contracts, a presentation on campaign boundaries for elected members regarding levies, and a background check for a liquor license at 1579 Goodman Ave.

• Second reading: Resolution 11-2021 on replacement tax levy
• Motion to amend Resolution 2021-05 on ODOT road salt contracts
• Presentation on campaign boundaries for elected members regarding levies
• 1579 Goodman Ave liquor license background check
• Ohio Ethics Commission filing reminder

The North College Hill City Council held a virtual meeting on April 19, 2021, and took several actions. They amended Resolution 05-2021 to commit to purchasing 250 tons of road salt through ODOT contracts, passing 5-0. They also passed a motion directing administration to re-evaluate the recreation director job description, duties, and goals to begin the process of funding and filling the position. The council adopted the agenda and approved the April 8, 2021 minutes with corrections, both by 5-0 votes. No other substantive decisions were made; remaining items were reports and discussions.

• Amended Resolution 05-2021 to commit to 250 tons of road salt (5-0)
• Directed administration to re-evaluate recreation director job description, duties, and goals (5-0)
• Adopted agenda with additions (5-0)
• Approved April 8, 2021 minutes with corrections (5-0)
• Excused Ms. Hartman from meeting (5-0)

Council Agendas and Minutes

The North College Hill City Council is holding a virtual special meeting. The main item is the third and final reading of Resolution 10-2021, which would authorize the city administrator to sign a contract with the Ohio Department of Transportation for a pedestrian safety improvement project. The meeting also includes public comment periods.

• Third reading of Resolution 10-2021 authorizing contract with ODOT for pedestrian safety improvements

The North College Hill City Council held a special virtual meeting on April 10, 2021, and approved a resolution authorizing the City Administrator to contract with the Ohio Department of Transportation for the Pedestrian Safety Improvement project. The motion passed 5-0. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting also included procedural motions to excuse absent members and adopt the agenda.

• Approved Resolution 10-02-21 authorizing ODOT pedestrian safety contract (5-0)
• Excused Ms. Anderson and Ms. Underwood from attendance (5-0)
• Excused Ms. Zorb from previous meeting (4-0, Zorb abstained)
• Adopted the meeting agenda (5-0)
• Adjourned the meeting (5-0)

Council Agendas and Minutes

The North College Hill City Council is holding a virtual special meeting to consider legislation. The main item is the second reading of Resolution 10-2021, which would authorize the city administrator to contract with the Ohio Department of Transportation for a pedestrian safety improvement project. The meeting includes public comment periods.

• Second reading of Resolution 10-2021 authorizing contract with ODOT for pedestrian safety improvement project

The North College Hill City Council held a special virtual meeting on April 8, 2021, and adopted the agenda unanimously (5-0). No substantive decisions were made; the only item, a second reading of a resolution authorizing a contract with ODOT for the Pedestrian Safety Improvement Project, was not voted on. Council scheduled a third reading for a special meeting on Saturday, April 10 at 9:00 am.

• Adopted the meeting agenda (5-0)
• Scheduled third reading of ODOT pedestrian safety resolution for April 10, 2021 at 9:00 am
• Adjourned the meeting (5-0)

Council Agendas and Minutes

The North College Hill City Council is meeting virtually to discuss and take first readings on two resolutions: one authorizing a contract with ODOT for a pedestrian safety improvement project, and another to proceed with a replacement tax levy exceeding the ten-mill limitation. The agenda also includes routine items like minutes, committee reports, and a presentation on campaign rules for elected members regarding levies.

• First Reading: Resolution 10-2021 authorizing contract with ODOT for Pedestrian Safety Improvement project
• First Reading: Resolution 11-2021 to proceed with replacement tax levy in excess of ten-mill limitation
• Presentation by Bill Deters on campaign boundaries for elected members regarding levies
• Communications: March Mayor's Court Report and Ohio Division of Liquor Control for 1579 Galbraith Rd (College Station Bar and Grill)

Council voted 5-1 to proceed with demolition of the building at Dumley Park, overriding a prior 90-day wait. A resolution to suspend readings for an ODOT pedestrian safety contract failed 5-1, so it remains in first reading. A resolution for a replacement fire levy tax was introduced for first reading.

• Approved demolition of the building at Dumley Park, motion passed 5-1.
• Failed to suspend readings for Resolution 10-2021 (ODOT pedestrian safety contract), motion failed 5-1.
• Introduced Resolution 11-2021 for a replacement fire levy tax in excess of ten-mill limitation.
• Adopted the agenda, motion passed 6-0.
• Adopted the 03-15-2021 meeting minutes, motion passed 5-0.
• Adjourned the meeting, motion passed 6-0.

Council Agendas and Minutes

The North College Hill City Council is meeting virtually to consider several pieces of legislation, including a second reading of a fire levy replacement resolution and third readings of a resolution to seek proposals for amending the Comprehensive Plan and an ordinance establishing a Down Payment Assistance Fund. The meeting also includes routine items such as minutes approval, committee reports, and administrative updates.

• Second reading of Resolution 06-2021 for a fire levy replacement tax
• Third reading of Resolution 08-2021 to request proposals for amending the Comprehensive Plan
• Third reading of Ordinance 01-2021 to establish the Down Payment Assistance Fund (Fund 206)

The council unanimously adopted a resolution to request proposals for amending the Comprehensive Plan, and an ordinance establishing a Down Payment Assistance Fund. It also passed a resolution for a fire levy replacement tax, which will request information from the county auditor. Committee appointments were made, including new chairs for Budget and Finance and City & Community Development.

• Adopted Resolution 06-2021 for fire levy replacement tax (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution 08-2021 to request proposals for amending the Comprehensive Plan (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 01-2021 establishing the Down Payment Assistance Fund (7-0)
• Appointed Mr. Miller-Novak as Chair of Budget and Finance Committee (7-0)
• Appointed Ms. Anderson as Chair of City & Community Development and Recreation (7-0)
• Added Ms. Anderson to Rules & Public Policy and Public Safety committees (7-0)
• Appointed Ms. Underwood as Vice Chair of City & Community Development and Recreation (7-0)

Council Agendas and Minutes

The North College Hill City Council is meeting virtually to handle routine business, including approving minutes and reports, and to consider several resolutions. Key items include first readings of a fire levy replacement resolution and a resolution authorizing city-owned devices for council members, a second reading on requesting proposals for the comprehensive plan, and a third reading on street fund reimbursements for Prospect Place improvements. The council will also discuss in executive session negotiations with public employees regarding compensation or employment terms.

• First reading: Resolution 06-2021, NCH Fire Levy, declaring necessity of replacement tax and requesting County Auditor certification
• First reading: Resolution 09-2021, authorizing purchase and use of City-owned devices for Council members
• Second reading: Resolution 08-2021, requesting proposals for amending the Comprehensive plan
• Third reading: Resolution 07-2021, declaring intent to reimburse Street Fund for Prospect Place improvements with tax-exempt debt
• Old business: Ordinance 01-2021, establishing Down Payment Assistance Fund, referred to Law Director

Council approved Resolution 09-2021 to purchase Microsoft Surface Pro devices for council members using CARES Act funds, and passed Resolution 06-2021 declaring the necessity of a fire levy replacement tax. A resolution to reimburse the Street Fund for Prospect Place improvements failed 4-3. Council also voted to place the Home Buyers Assistance Fund ordinance back on the agenda for a third reading.

• Adopted the agenda and minutes of the 02-16-2021 meeting, both 7-0.
• Approved Resolution 09-2021 authorizing purchase of city-owned devices for council members, 7-0.
• Approved Resolution 06-2021 declaring necessity of a fire levy replacement tax, first reading.
• Failed to adopt Resolution 07-2021 on reimbursing the Street Fund for Prospect Place improvements, 4-3.
• Moved Ordinance 01-2021 (Home Buyers Assistance Fund) back to the agenda for a third reading, 7-0.
• Approved the collective bargaining agreement with AFSCME Local 1093, 6-1.
• Held an executive session on negotiations with public employees, then reconvened.
• Adjourned the meeting, 6-0.

Council Agendas and Minutes

This meeting has no agenda items; only minutes are available for review. The council is not deciding or discussing any substantive matters at this session.

Council voted 5-1 to postpone the demolition of the baseball building at Dummley Park for three months while the recreation committee investigates the proposed splash pad project. Council also approved resolutions for the annual Ohio Public Works Commission application and ODOT road salt contracts, and referred the Down Payment Assistance Fund ordinance to the Law Director for review. The meeting included reports on snow removal, the street levy, and fire department funding discussions.

• Postponed baseball building demolition at Dummley Park for 3 months (5-1)
• Approved Resolution 04-2021 for Ohio Public Works Commission application (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 05-2021 for ODOT road salt contracts (6-0)
• Referred Ordinance 01-2021 Down Payment Assistance Fund to Law Director (6-0)
• Adopted meeting agenda (6-0)
• Adopted 02-01-2021 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Excused Ms. Bailey from meeting (6-0)

Council Agendas and Minutes

The council held a virtual meeting with routine approvals of minutes and agenda. They discussed Resolution 07-2021 for a loan to fund Prospect Place improvements, with questions about street priority and loan necessity. The mayor explained the water issue and the use of an interest-free loan to preserve levy funds. The council also discussed the mayor's veto of the Law Director's salary line item, with no action taken.

• Excused Ms. Bailey and Ms. Anderson (6-0)
• Adopted agenda (6-0)
• Adopted 01-19-2021 and 01-25-2021 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Discussed Resolution 07-2021 for Prospect Place improvements loan (no vote)
• Discussed mayor's veto of Law Director salary line item (no action)

Council Agendas and Minutes

The North College Hill City Council is holding a virtual special meeting to discuss and possibly read or pass a resolution amending Chapter 1359 of the city's codified ordinances, which covers rental registration. The meeting was called by council members on January 19, 2021.

• Resolution amending Chapter 1359 (Rental Registration) of the Codified Ordinances

The council voted 7-0 to adopt an ordinance amending Chapter 1359 to require commercial and residential rental property registration, with fees set at $150 per unit. The decision followed public comments from rental property owners and managers who opposed the fee increase, citing financial burdens during the pandemic and questioning its legality. The council noted the fee revenue would support general city services, including police and fire salaries.

• Adopted ordinance 2021-02 establishing rental property registration requirements (7-0)
• Suspended second and third readings of ordinance 2021-02 (7-0)
• Adopted the meeting agenda (7-0)
• Adjourned the meeting (7-0)

Council Agendas and Minutes

The North College Hill City Council is meeting virtually to discuss and vote on several items, including establishing a down payment assistance fund for home buyers, participating in ODOT road salt contracts, and renewing a tax levy. The agenda also includes routine reports from departments and committees, and a resolution to prepare applications for state infrastructure funding.

• First reading of Ordinance 01-2021 to establish a Home Buyers Assistance Fund (Down Payment Assistance Fund Numbered 206)
• First reading of Resolution 05-2021 to participate in ODOT Road Salt contracts for 2021
• Second reading of Resolution 01-2021 for pedestrian improvements with ODOT
• Second reading of Resolution 02-2021 to renew a tax levy in excess of the ten-mill limitation
• New business: Resolution 2021-06 declaring necessity of a replacement tax levy

Council discussed a proposed 12-mill, 5-year fire levy recommended by the Mayor's task force to increase staffing and address capital needs. Council amended Ordinance 17-2020 to set the Law Director's salary range at $33,619, and adopted the ordinance as amended. A special council meeting was scheduled for January 25 to address incorrect legislation.

• Adopted agenda (7-0)
• Adopted 01-04-2021 meeting minutes (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution 01-2021 for ODOT pedestrian improvements (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution 02-2021 for street levy renewal (7-0)
• Amended Ordinance 17-2020 to set Law Director salary range at $33,619 (4-3)
• Adopted Ordinance 17-2020 as amended (4-3)
• Appointed Ms. Anderson as Vice Chair of City Community and Development & Recreation Committee (7-0)
• Scheduled special council meeting for January 25 at 7:15 pm

Council Agendas and Minutes

The North College Hill City Council is meeting virtually to discuss several items, including resolutions authorizing a contract with the Ohio Department of Transportation for pedestrian improvements, proceeding with a tax levy renewal, and requesting advance payment of taxes. They will also have a second reading of an ordinance establishing salaries and staffing levels. The agenda includes routine items like minutes, committee reports, and public comments.

• First reading of Resolution 01-2021: Authorizing contract with ODOT for pedestrian improvements
• First reading of Resolution 02-2021: Proceeding to levy renewal of additional tax in excess of ten-mill limitation
• First reading of Resolution 03-2021: Requesting county auditor to make advance payment of taxes
• Second reading of Ordinance 17-2020: Establishing salaries and staffing levels for city employees

The council held its first meeting of 2021, primarily procedural. A motion to suspend readings on a Safe Routes to School resolution (Resolution 01-2021) failed 4-2, meaning it will require further readings. A motion to suspend readings on a tax levy renewal resolution (Resolution 02-2021) also failed 5-1. The council approved the agenda, minutes, and the 2021 council and committee calendar.

• Motion to excuse Ms. Bailey passed 5-1
• Motion to amend agenda passed 6-0
• Motion to adopt agenda as amended passed 6-0
• Motion to adopt 12-21-2020 meeting minutes passed 5-0
• Motion to suspend 2nd and 3rd reading of Resolution 01-2021 (Safe Routes to School) failed 4-2
• Motion to suspend 2nd and 3rd reading of Resolution 02-2021 (tax levy renewal) failed 5-1
• Motion to accept Council and Committee Calendar passed 6-0
• Motion to adjourn passed 6-0