Norwood public meetings in 2024

City Council

Norwood City Council is holding a special meeting with public hearings and multiple readings of ordinances related to the Factory 52 Planned Unit Development (PUD), including expanding the PUD to include the Multicolor North property at 4500 Beech Street and approving zone changes. The council will also consider ordinances on vaping retail locations, budget appropriations, a CDBG grant for infrastructure projects, and issuing up to $20 million in bonds for the Rookwood Exchange project.

• Public hearing on PUD overlay for 4500 Beech St (6.48 acres, M-2 district)
• Expansion of Factory 52 PUD to include Multicolor North (total 24.153 acres)
• Ordinance amending zoning code for smoking/vaping retail establishments
• Ordinance authorizing CDBG subrecipient agreement for Crown Avenue waterline and street improvements
• Ordinance for $20,000,000 special obligation bonds for Rookwood Exchange refunding

General

The Finance, Budget, Audit & Claims Committee is meeting to discuss supplemental funding for Norwood Television, an earnings tax update, a review of 2024, and scheduling for 2025 standing meetings and the Auditor's Office. These are discussion items, not final decisions.

• Supplemental funding for Norwood Television
• Earnings tax update
• 2024 review
• 2025 standing meetings
• Auditor's Office 2025 schedule

General

The Small Business & Economic Development body is meeting to discuss a proposed food truck ordinance. This is the only item listed on the agenda.

• Proposed Food Truck Ordinance

General

The Norwood Civil Service Commission is meeting to discuss two items: a request for a fire entry-level test and scheduling for a mechanics test. The agenda contains only these two procedural items, with no other business listed.

• Request for Fire Entry-Level test
• Mechanics test scheduling

City Council

Norwood City Council will review plans for the Montgomery Road Pedestrian Safety Improvement Project. The body is considering several ordinances related to storm sewer and water detention on Elm Avenue and the organization of the Factory 52 Community Authority.

• Montgomery Road Pedestrian Safety Improvement Project plans presentation
• Ordinance amending provisions and fee schedules under Chapter 1305.05
• Contract for storm sewer and water detention on Elm Avenue
• Resolution creating the Elm Avenue Flood Elimination Project Fund
• Resolution organizing the Factory 52 Community Authority

Council voted 4-3 to table the Factory 52 Community Authority ordinance (K2 and M6) to a time uncertain, after initially sending it to committee and then reconsidering. Several other ordinances were passed, including fee increases, storm sewer contracts, and a PUD plan for Sherman Avenue Apartments. Public comments raised concerns about traffic, fees, and the NCA's impact.

• Tabled Factory 52 Community Authority ordinance (K2/M6) to time uncertain (4-3)
• Passed ordinance raising fees under Chapter 1305.05 (6-1)
• Approved final PUD plan for 108-unit Sherman Avenue Apartments (unanimous)
• Passed ordinance for storm sewer/water detention on Elm Ave (unanimous)
• Passed ordinance to acquire easements for Elm Ave project (6-0, 1 abstention)
• Created Elm Avenue Flood Elimination Project Fund (6-0, 1 abstention)
• Passed ordinance for grant agreement with Hamilton County for Elm Ave project (6-0, 1 abstention)
• Passed ordinance superseding CRA ordinances (6-1)

DEI Committee

The Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion (DEI) Advisory Board is meeting to discuss upcoming events and unfinished business. The agenda includes planning for an MLK service and blood drive.

• MLK Service
• MLK Blood Drive

General

The Committee of the Whole will meet to discuss a community survey and traffic conditions on Beech Street. The meeting also includes time for other discussion items.

• Community Survey
• Traffic on Beech Street

City Council

The Norwood City Council will hold two public hearings on proposed developments: a 108-unit apartment complex at 1631 Sherman Avenue and a planned unit development (PUD) for the Factory 52 Phase II project at 4590 Beech Street. The council will also vote on organizing the Factory 52 Community Authority and appointing its board members.

• Public hearing on 108-unit Sherman Avenue Apartments at 1631 Sherman Avenue
• Public hearing on Factory 52 Phase II PUD at 4590 Beech Street (2.267–5.644 acres)
• Vote on organizing Factory 52 Community Authority and appointing board members
• Introductory reading of ordinance approving final PUD plan for Sherman Avenue Apartments
• Letter from Chief Building Official regarding Building Department fee changes

Council held a public hearing and gave a first reading to the final PUD plan for a 108-unit apartment development at 1631 Sherman Avenue, with no opposition voiced. Council also gave a second reading to a resolution organizing the Factory 52 Community Authority, which passed 5-1 with Mr. Girton voting no. Several ordinances were passed, including a 2024 appropriations change and an ODOT agreement for Montgomery Road paving.

• Second reading of Factory 52 Community Authority resolution passed (5-1)
• First reading of Sherman Avenue Apartments PUD plan approved (6-0)
• Ordinance amending Building Department fees under Chapter 1305.05 given second reading (6-0)
• Resolution authorizing disposal of personal property (firearms/drugs) passed (6-0)
• Ordinance to change 2024 appropriations passed (6-0)
• Ordinance authorizing ODOT agreement for US 22 Montgomery Road paving passed (6-0)
• Public hearing for 4590 Beech Street Factory 52 Phase II PUD closed with no speakers
• Public hearing for 1631 Sherman Avenue PUD closed with two speakers in favor

General

The Norwood City Council has posted a meeting agenda that lists only procedural items such as roll call, welcoming visitors, and an open discussion. No ordinances, contracts, or public hearings are scheduled for this session.

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The Norwood Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Advisory Board is meeting to discuss and plan several initiatives, including an MLK Day of Service and Blood Drive, an International Celebration/Welcoming Week idea, board recruitment, and calendar planning. The agenda also includes unfinished business and community comments. This is a working session focused on organizing upcoming events and board activities.

• MLK Day of Service and Blood Drive planning
• International Celebration idea / Welcoming Week
• Board recruitment
• Calendar planning

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The Housing, Health and Public Safety Committee is meeting to discuss the warming center and hear community comments. The agenda contains only these two items, with no detailed proposals or decisions listed.

• Discussion of Warming Center
• Community Comments

City Council

City Council will hold a public hearing regarding a petition to create the Factory 52 Community Authority. The body will also consider ordinances regarding 2024 appropriations, fee schedules, and state capital improvement applications.

• Public hearing on the Petition for the Creation of the Factory 52 Community Authority
• Resolution to organize the Factory 52 Community Authority, including board appointments and boundaries
• Ordinance to change appropriations for the year 2024
• Ordinance amending provisions and fee schedules under Chapter 1305.05 of the Norwood Codified Ordinances
• Ordinance authorizing an application for the Ohio Public Works Commission (OPWC) programs

General

Norwood City Council will hold a Law, Ordinance, Human Resource, and Compliance Meeting to review Chapter 1759, which pertains to weeds. The meeting is scheduled for 6:30 PM on October 30, 2024, at Norwood City Hall Council Chambers Board Room.

• Review of Chapter 1759, Weeds

City Council

The Norwood City Council will hold its regular meeting on October 22, 2024, at 7:30 PM in Council Chambers. The body will consider third readings of ordinances, including amendments to waste disposal rules and repeal of the billiard and pool rooms chapter. New business includes ordinances to adjust 2024 appropriations, terminate a community reinvestment area agreement, and relocate utility cables underground along Montgomery Road.

• Amend waste disposal rules (Section 527.03 of Norwood Codified Ordinance)
• Repeal Chapter 715 of Norwood Codified Ordinances (Billiard and Pool Rooms)
• Change 2024 appropriations (declaring an emergency)
• Terminate Community Reinvestment Area Agreement with WNB Group LLC (Ray Hamilton)
• Relocate overhead electrical utility cables underground along Montgomery Road between Elm and Lawrence (declaring an emergency)

Norwood City Council approved amendments to the waste disposal ordinance and repealed the billiard and pool rooms chapter, both on third reading. Council also passed several emergency ordinances, including a 2024 budget appropriation change, termination of a Community Reinvestment Area agreement with WNB Group LLC, and relocation of overhead utility lines underground along Montgomery Road. A resolution congratulating New Vision Missionary Baptist Church on its 25th anniversary was also approved.

• Approved ordinance amending Section 527.03 (Waste Disposal) (6-0)
• Approved ordinance repealing Chapter 715 (Billiard and Pool Rooms) (6-0)
• Approved emergency ordinance changing 2024 appropriations (6-0)
• Approved emergency ordinance terminating CRA agreement with WNB Group LLC (6-0)
• Approved emergency ordinance for underground utility relocation on Montgomery Road (6-0)
• Approved resolution congratulating New Vision Missionary Baptist Church (6-0)
• Approved minutes of August 27, September 10, September 24, and October 8, 2024 (6-0)
• Approved entering executive session for personnel matters (6-0)

Finance, Budget, Audit & Claims Committee

The Finance, Budget, Audit & Claims Committee will review several audits and financial reporting tools. The body will also discuss policies for approving debt and lease agreements.

• City of Norwood Audit review
• Ohio Energy Special Improvement District Audit
• Norwood Board of Health audit
• Policy and procedure for approving debt/lease agreements
• Review of current appropriations

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The Financial Planning and Supervision Committee will discuss and likely approve debt incurred for water line improvement projects on Montgomery Road and South Jefferson Road. The committee will also select a vice chair before adjourning.

• Debt approval for Montgomery Road Water Line Improvement Project (OPWC)
• Debt approval for South Jefferson Road Improvement Project (OPWC)
• Selection of vice chair

City Council

Norwood City Council is meeting to consider several ordinances and resolutions, including a third reading to amend nuisance weed regulations, second readings on waste disposal and repealing billiard/pool room rules, and introductory items authorizing a contract for two fire department staff vehicles and accepting tax levy rates. The agenda also includes committee reports and communications from the Planning Commission regarding PUD plans for 1631 Sherman Ave. and 4590 Beech St.

• Third reading: Ordinance amending Section 1759.07 'Nuisances' to revise weed types considered a nuisance
• Second reading: Ordinance amending Section 527.03 'Waste Disposal'
• Second reading: Ordinance repealing Chapter 715 'Billiard and Pool Rooms'
• Introductory: Ordinance authorizing contract with Enterprise Fleet Management for two fire department staff vehicles (emergency)
• Introductory: Resolution accepting tax levy amounts and rates from Budget Commission

Council passed a resolution determining that the Factory 52 Community Authority petition complies with ORC requirements and set a public hearing for November 12, 2024. They also approved an emergency ordinance for fire department vehicle replacements, a tax levy resolution, and an appropriations change. Several ordinances advanced to second reading, and a nuisance weeds ordinance was sent back to committee.

• Approved resolution for Factory 52 Community Authority petition, set hearing Nov 12 (7-0)
• Approved emergency ordinance for fire department vehicle replacements (7-0)
• Approved tax levy resolution certifying rates to county auditor (7-0)
• Approved emergency appropriations ordinance for 2024 (7-0)
• Sent nuisance weeds ordinance back to committee (7-0)
• Held second reading of waste disposal ordinance amendment (7-0)
• Held second reading of ordinance repealing billiard and pool room chapter (7-0)
• Received and filed planning commission letters, set hearings for Nov 26 (7-0)

DEI Committee

The Norwood DEI Advisory Board is meeting to discuss organizing an MLK Day blood drive, an international celebration or Welcoming Week event, board recruitment, and calendar planning. The agenda also includes unfinished business and community comments.

• MLK Day Blood Drive planning
• International Celebration idea / Welcoming Week
• Board recruitment
• Calendar planning

General

The Norwood City Council will meet to discuss a proposed ordinance regulating food trucks. The meeting is part of a Small Business & Economic Development session and will be held at Norwood City Hall.

• Proposed Food Truck Ordinance

Finance, Budget, Audit & Claims Committee

The Finance, Budget, Audit & Claims Committee will meet to review financial records. The agenda focuses on the auditor spreadsheet and the Ohio Checkbook.

• Auditor spreadsheet review
• Ohio Checkbook review and discussion

City Council

City Council will vote on ordinances regarding weed nuisances and waste disposal. The body will also consider repealing laws on billiard and pool rooms and updating 2024 appropriations.

• Third reading of ordinance to revise types of weeds determined to be a nuisance
• Second reading of ordinance amending waste disposal section 527.03
• Introductory reading of ordinance repealing Chapter 715 regarding billiard and pool rooms
• Introductory reading of ordinance to change 2024 appropriations
• Resolution setting Halloween trick-or-treat hours for October 31, 2024, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Council passed an emergency ordinance changing 2024 appropriations to pay the city's water bill. Council also passed resolutions setting Halloween trick-or-treat hours and recognizing Hispanic Heritage Month, and gave first reading to an ordinance repealing the billiard and pool room license chapter. Two ordinances were tabled: one revising nuisance weed types and one amending the waste disposal ordinance.

• Passed emergency ordinance to change 2024 appropriations for water bill (6-0)
• Passed resolution setting Halloween trick-or-treat 6-8pm Oct 31, 2024 (6-0)
• Passed resolution recognizing Hispanic Heritage Month (6-0)
• Gave first reading to ordinance repealing Chapter 715 'Billiard and Pool Rooms' (6-0)
• Tabled ordinance revising nuisance weed types until next meeting (6-0)
• Tabled waste disposal ordinance amendment, then gave first reading (6-0)
• Received and filed Mayor's Court fines letter for August 2024 (6-0)
• Received and filed three appointments to Norwood Tax Board of Appeals (6-0)

General

The Norwood Board of Zoning Appeals will meet to discuss a variance request for a property in a Residential Mixed Density zoning district. The board will determine if a fence exceeding the maximum height limit can remain.

• Variance request for Christ Temple Baptist Church, Inc. at 2141 Williams Avenue to keep an 8-foot fence instead of the maximum allowed 6 feet

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The Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion (DEI) Advisory Board is meeting to discuss specific community events. The board will review the Hispanic Heritage Festival and Driving the Green Book events.

• Hispanic Heritage Festival
• Review of Driving the Green Book events

City Council

Norwood City Council will hold its regular meeting on September 10, 2024, at 7:30 PM in Council Chambers. The body will consider ordinances including a third reading for an agreement to improve Montgomery Road and a second reading to revise nuisance weed definitions. Several ordinances will receive introductory readings, including budget adjustments and waste disposal amendments.

• Agreement between Norwood and Hamilton County Commissioners for Montgomery Road improvements
• Ordinance amending nuisance weed definitions in Norwood Codified Ordinance Section 1759.07
• Ordinance changing 2024 appropriations and declaring an emergency
• Ordinance amending waste disposal rules in Section 527.03
• Ordinance updating Community Reinvestment Area procedures to reflect state law changes

Council passed an ordinance authorizing an agreement with the Board of Hamilton County Commissioners for the improvement of Montgomery Road. All members present voted yes. The council also passed an emergency ordinance changing 2024 appropriations and an ordinance superseding a previous community reinvestment area ordinance.

• Approved Montgomery Road improvement agreement with Hamilton County (unanimous)
• Approved 2024 appropriations change ordinance, declared emergency (unanimous)
• Approved ordinance superseding CRA ordinance 47-2024, declared emergency (unanimous)
• Removed August 27, 2024 minutes from agenda (unanimous)
• Accepted August 13, 2024 minutes (unanimous)
• Received and filed liquor license letter from Ohio Division of Liquor Control (unanimous)

General

The Norwood City Council is holding a committee meeting to discuss three items: golf carts, an update to the lighting ordinance, and pool hall licenses under Chapter 715. These are discussion items, not final decisions.

• Discussion of golf carts
• Lighting ordinance update
• Pool hall licenses (Chapter 715)

City Council

The City Council will consider an agreement with the Board of Hamilton County Commissioners for improvements to Montgomery Road. The body will also review proposed amendments to city ordinances regarding waste disposal and nuisance weeds.

• Agreement with Board of Hamilton County Commissioners for Montgomery Road improvements
• Proposed amendment to Codified Ordinance Section 1759.07 regarding nuisance weeds
• Proposed amendment to Codified Ordinance Section 527.03 regarding waste disposal

Council approved a resolution declaring necessity for special assessments to relocate overhead electrical utility cables underground between Elm and Lawrence, passing it as an emergency with all three readings. They also introduced ordinances to revise weed nuisance rules and require lids on garbage cans, with the latter adjusted to allow larger cans. Two appointments to the Norwood Tax Board of Appeals were approved.

• Approved resolution for underground electrical utility relocation on Montgomery Road (6-0)
• Approved two appointments to Norwood Tax Board of Appeals (6-0)
• Introduced ordinance revising weed nuisance standards (6-0)
• Introduced ordinance requiring garbage can lids, with size allowance adjusted (6-0)
• Received and filed Treasurer's bank reconciliation letter (6-0)
• Excused absent member Bowling (6-0)

General

The Finance, Budget, Audit & Claims Committee will meet to review financial records and the city's investment strategy. The body will also handle appointments to the Tax Board of Appeals.

• June and July bank reconciliations
• City's Investment Strategy
• Auditor's monthly fund sheet review
• Council appointments to Tax Board of Appeals

General

The Norwood City Council is holding a Small Business & Economic Development meeting to discuss a proposed food truck ordinance. The agenda contains only this single item, so the meeting is focused on this potential regulation.

• Proposed food truck ordinance

General

The Norwood Board of Zoning Appeals will consider several administrative appeals for short-term rental operations. The board will also review variance requests regarding lot size, setbacks, and driveway paving.

• Variance request for 5201 Globe Avenue regarding lot size, setbacks, parking, and design
• Variance request for 3850 Burwood Avenue regarding driveway paving requirements
• Short-term rental appeals for 1710 Lincoln Avenue, 5447 Rolston Avenue, and 5609 Warren Avenue
• Short-term rental appeals for 4229 Carter Avenue, 4712 Ridgeway Avenue, 5428 Hunter Avenue, and 2316 Hudson Avenue

General

The Norwood City Council’s Housing, Health and Public Safety Committee will meet to discuss waste container policies and a review of the Chronic Nuisance Ordinance. The session also includes unfinished business and a public comment period.

• Waste Containers
• Chronic Nuisance Ordinance Review
• Unfinished Business
• Community Comments

City Council

Norwood City Council will hold a public hearing on a preliminary plan for a 108-unit apartment development at 1631 Sherman Avenue, which the Planning Commission unanimously endorsed. The council will also consider several ordinances, including a 2024 budget appropriation change, agreements for road improvements, and a lease to Azalea Montessori School. Other items include a resolution on city mission and goals, and a salary range adjustment.

• Public hearing on preliminary PUD for 108-unit Sherman Avenue Apartments at 1631 Sherman Avenue
• Ordinance approving preliminary PUD plan for Sherman Avenue Apartments
• Ordinance authorizing agreement with Hamilton County for Montgomery Road improvements
• Ordinance authorizing ODOT agreement for South Jefferson Avenue reconstruction
• Ordinance authorizing lease of part of Donald E. Prues Community Center to Azalea Montessori School

Council approved the preliminary PUD plan for a 108-unit apartment development at 1631 Sherman Avenue, with units offered at or below 80% AMI for single-person households and 70% for two-person households. The vote was unanimous. Council also passed several other ordinances, including agreements for road improvements and a lease to Azalea Montessori School.

• Approved preliminary PUD for 108-unit Sherman Avenue Apartments (unanimous)
• Passed ordinance to change 2024 appropriations (unanimous)
• Authorized agreement with Hamilton County for Montgomery Road improvements (unanimous)
• Authorized ODOT agreement for South Jefferson Avenue reconstruction (unanimous)
• Amended salary range for Administrative Specialist to match Legal Secretary (unanimous)
• Authorized lease of part of Donald E. Prues Community Center to Azalea Montessori School (unanimous)
• Authorized contract for reconnecting electrical utility service along Montgomery Road (unanimous)
• Amended Community Reinvestment Area ordinance to reflect state law changes (unanimous)

General

The Committee of the Whole will meet to discuss two specific items. The agenda includes a discussion regarding Sherman Oaks Apartments and a community survey.

• Sherman Oaks Apartments (Tyson Hermes)
• Community Survey

General

The Norwood City Council will hold a Law, Ordinance and Human Resource, & Compliance Meeting to discuss three ordinances: Chapter 1759 regarding weeds, regulations for golf carts, and a lighting ordinance. No votes or decisions are listed on this agenda.

• Chapter 1759, Weeds ordinance review
• Golf Carts ordinance review
• Lighting Ordinance review

City Council

The Norwood City Council is meeting to handle routine business, including committee reports, and to consider several ordinances and resolutions. Key items include a second reading of a mission statement resolution, and introductory readings for an emergency appropriation change, hiring a building commissioner, and approving payments for services already rendered. The agenda also includes a resolution supporting a drone pilot program for first responders.

• Ordinance to change 2024 appropriations, declaring an emergency
• Ordinance authorizing conditional offer of employment to Ralph Wolfe as Building Commissioner
• Resolution authorizing 'then and now' certificate to pay Bradley Payne LLC for municipal advisory work
• Resolution supporting Ohio Drone for First Responders Pilot Program
• Resolution authorizing 'then and now' certificate to pay Neptune Equipment Company for a water meter

General

The Norwood City Council Infrastructure Committee is meeting to discuss the Safe Streets For All grant, receive park updates, and hold a general discussion. No formal votes are listed on this agenda.

• Safe Streets For All grant discussion
• Park updates
• General discussion and idea sharing

City Council

The Norwood City Council is meeting to conduct routine business, including a public hearing on the proposed 2025 tax budget. They will also consider several ordinances and resolutions, including authorizing non-union employee pay rates, a natural gas aggregation agreement, extending a moratorium on vape stores, amending a police cruiser purchase, and accepting an opioid settlement with Kroger.

• Public hearing on 2025 tax budget
• Ordinance authorizing non-union employee pay rates
• Ordinance for natural gas aggregation agreement (up to 36 months)
• Ordinance extending moratorium on vape store permits
• Resolution accepting Kroger opioid settlement terms

Council passed several ordinances and resolutions, including the 2025 tax budget, a natural gas aggregation agreement, an extension of the vape store moratorium, and a resolution accepting the Kroger opioid settlement terms. It also approved non-union employee pay rates, police cruiser purchases, and multiple water infrastructure loan applications. All votes were unanimous except the gas aggregation agreement, which passed 5-1.

• Adopted 2025 tax budget (unanimous)
• Authorized natural gas aggregation agreement, up to 36 months (5-1, Breadon no)
• Extended temporary moratorium on vape store permits (unanimous)
• Approved non-union employee pay rates (unanimous)
• Amended ordinance for purchase of 3 police cruisers (unanimous)
• Accepted Kroger opioid litigation settlement terms (unanimous)
• Approved OPWC loan for Montgomery Road water main replacement (unanimous)
• Supported Ohio EPA loan applications for lead service line replacements on Rolston Ave, Montgomery Rd, Lincoln Ave (unanimous)

General

The Finance, Budget, Audit & Claims Committee is meeting to review the 2024 salary ordinance that sets non-union employee pay rates, and to review the auditor's monthly fund spreadsheet. The agenda is procedural and focused on financial oversight, with no public hearings or major policy decisions listed.

• Review of 2024 Salary Ordinance for non-union employee pay rates
• Review of Auditor's Monthly Fund Spreadsheet

City Council

The Norwood City Council is meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes, receiving reports from committees, and introducing three items: an ordinance to change 2024 appropriations (declared an emergency), a resolution designating June 19 as Juneteenth Independence Day, and a resolution supporting Senate Bill 254 to name State Route 562 the 'Brigid Kelly Norwood Lateral'. No public hearings or final votes on ordinances are scheduled; the agenda is largely procedural with introductions and reports.

• Ordinance to change 2024 appropriations, declaring an emergency
• Resolution designating June 19, 2024 as Juneteenth Independence Day
• Resolution supporting Senate Bill 254 to designate State Route 562 as 'Brigid Kelly Norwood Lateral'
• New hire introductions and Norwood Senior Center updates by Safety-Service Director
• Mayor's Court fines report for May 2024

General

The Norwood Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Advisory Board is meeting to recap the recent Pride event, discuss the upcoming Hispanic Heritage Festival, address unfinished business, and take community comments. This is a routine advisory board meeting with no formal legislative actions on the agenda.

• Pride event recap
• Hispanic Heritage Festival planning
• Unfinished business
• Community comments

General

The Norwood Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a preliminary plan for a 108-unit apartment development at 1631 Sherman Avenue, submitted by Hermes Construction Co. The commission may continue, endorse, or deny the plan. They will also discuss potential marijuana/CBD legislation, a request to waive PUD designation for TriHealth at 4850 Smith Road, and other business.

• Public hearing on preliminary PUD for 108-unit apartment development at 1631 Sherman Avenue
• Discussion on potential marijuana and CBD legislation
• TriHealth request to waive PUD designation at 4850 Smith Road
• Discussion on vape shops
• Draft ordinance changes to Part 11 Planning and Zoning Code

General

The Committee of the Whole will review the city's mission, vision, and values. The agenda includes a presentation on previous community survey findings by Jon Moore and a new council orientation. The body will also discuss the Master Plan for the City and Standard Operation Procedures for Council.

• Presentation of previous community survey findings by Jon Moore
• Discussion of the Master Plan for the City
• Review of Standard Operation Procedures for Council
• New Council Orientation

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The Norwood City Council's Law, Ordinance, Human Resource, & Compliance Committee is meeting to discuss two agenda items: lighting regulations and violation/warning letters issued by the city under Chapter 1759 of the Norwood City Code. No decisions are recorded; this is a discussion agenda.

• Review of lighting regulations
• Discussion of violation/warning letters issued by the city
• Reference to Chapter 1759 of the Norwood City Code

City Council

The Norwood City Council is holding a public hearing and considering a zoning ordinance amendment that would prohibit food trucks from operating on private property or individual lots. The council will also introduce ordinances to purchase police cruisers and public works trucks, amend a road reconstruction contract, declare Pride Month, and apply for transit infrastructure funds.

• Public hearing on zoning amendment to prohibit food trucks on private property
• Ordinance to purchase 3 police cruisers
• Ordinance to contract with Enterprise Fleet Management for 3 Ford Ranger pickup trucks
• Ordinance amending contract to reconstruct Lincoln Avenue from Mills to Franklin Avenues
• Resolution declaring June 2024 as Pride Month

General

The Norwood City Council Finance, Budget, & Audit Committee met on May 28, 2024, to conduct a procedural review of financial records. The agenda consisted solely of reviewing the tax department bank reconciliation and an auditor spreadsheet, with no specific policy decisions, contracts, or ordinances listed.

• Review of tax department bank reconciliation
• Review of auditor spreadsheet

General

The Norwood Board of Zoning Appeals will hold public hearings on two variance requests and one administrative appeal. They will also discuss old business from April, approve minutes, and receive updates from the Planning Commission.

• Variance for fencing and gate at 2024 Mills Avenue (Lydia's House)
• Variance for fencing and gate at 2028 Mills Avenue (Lydia's House)
• Variance request for 5201 Globe Avenue (R & O Properties) regarding lot size, setbacks, parking, and design
• Administrative appeal by Crossroads Community Church, Inc. regarding zoning determination for 4817 Section Avenue
• Planning Commission update and letter from Walter B. Gibler regarding residential component of Section 1151.41

City Council

The Norwood City Council is meeting to discuss and potentially approve several ordinances, including a grant agreement for the Elm Avenue flood elimination project, a community reinvestment area agreement with United Dairy Farmers, and a resolution creating a TIF fund for US Playing Card. The agenda also includes a public works annual report and committee updates.

• Ordinance to change 2024 appropriations
• State energy project grant agreement authorization
• Hamilton County grant for Elm Avenue flood elimination project
• Community reinvestment area agreement with United Dairy Farmers for 1923 Williams Avenue
• Resolution creating 'US Playing Card TIF Fund'

General

The Norwood City Council Economic Development Committee is meeting to discuss a single agenda item: a Community Reinvestment Area (CRA) application from UDF. This is a discussion item, not a final decision, and no other business is listed.

• UDF CRA application

General

The Norwood City Council is holding a Committee of the Whole meeting to discuss several administrative and planning topics. Items include the city's Financial Recovery Plan, a new council orientation, the city's Master Plan, standard operating procedures for council, and a community survey. This appears to be a discussion-oriented meeting rather than a voting session.

• Financial Recovery Plan discussion
• New Council Orientation
• Master Plan for the City, including Councilmember Priorities
• Standard Operation Procedures for Council
• Community Survey

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The Norwood City Council's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Advisory Board is meeting to discuss several agenda items, including the Norwood Mound, Pride Month, and the Hispanic Heritage Festival. The board will also address old business and take community comments. No decisions are specified in the agenda.

• Discussion of Norwood Mound
• Discussion of Pride Month
• Discussion of Hispanic Heritage Festival
• Old business review
• Community comments period

General

The Norwood City Council is holding a special meeting that includes a public hearing to gather comments on the city's community development needs and the possible submission of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) applications for the 2024-2026 cycle. The hearing is required for citizen participation in the grant process. The rest of the agenda is procedural (call to order, pledge, roll call, excusing absent members, adjournment).

• Public hearing on CDBG applications for 2024-2026
• CDBG funds may be used for housing, economic development, public facilities, infrastructure, and planning
• Comments accepted in person or in writing to Safety Service Director Noah Powers III
• Accessible location and accommodations available upon request

City Council

The Norwood City Council is holding a public hearing to gather comments on community development needs and possible CDBG grant applications for the 2024-2026 cycle. The council will also consider ordinances on alcohol permits in parks and keeping chickens, and receive reports from committees and the police chief.

• Public hearing on Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) applications for 2024-2026
• Third reading: ordinance amending Chapter 561 to expand alcohol permits and modify Victory Park's status
• Introductory reading: ordinance amending Section 505.15 to modify rules on keeping chickens
• Police Department presentation by Chief Sumner
• Communication from Ohio Division of Liquor Control re: TREX – Birdies Coffee Co. LLC

General

The Norwood City Council Finance, Budget, & Audit Committee is meeting to review a new auditor spreadsheet and the city's financials. The agenda also includes time for other business. This is a routine financial oversight meeting with no specific decisions or proposals listed.

• Review new auditor spreadsheet
• Review of financials

General

The Norwood City Council Law, Ordinance, Human Resource, & Compliance Committee met on April 16, 2024, to discuss the Chicken Ordinance (505.15) and light pollution. The agenda also included a public comment period. No specific decisions, dollar amounts, or final votes are recorded in the provided text.

• Discussion of Chicken Ordinance (505.15)
• Discussion of Light Pollution
• Public Comment period

General

The Norwood City Council is holding a public meeting to discuss the history and current challenges of Victory Park, explore opportunities for improving the park, and review parks survey results. The meeting is primarily a discussion and idea-sharing session, with no formal votes or decisions listed on the agenda.

• Discussion of Victory Park history and current challenges
• Opportunities for improving Victory Park
• Parks survey results
• General discussion and idea sharing

General

The Norwood Arts Board is meeting to discuss two proposed mural projects, along with old and new business. This is a discussion agenda with no formal decisions listed.

• Discussion of 2 mural projects proposed

City Council

The Norwood City Council is meeting to consider several ordinances and resolutions, including a third reading of a resolution supporting a historic marker at Norwood Mound and a grant request for it. Other items include second readings on yard sale regulations, alcohol permits in parks, and chicken keeping rules, as well as introductory readings on budget changes, HR director compensation, and fire/police pension pick-up resolutions. The agenda also includes reports from committees and a communication about mobile food truck regulations.

• Resolution supporting historic marker at Norwood Mound and grant request
• Ordinance amending Chapter 723 'Home Sales' to 'Yard Sale'
• Ordinance amending Chapter 561 'Parks and Playgrounds' to expand alcohol permits and modify Victory Park status
• Ordinance amending Section 505.15 'Prohibited Animals' regarding keeping chickens
• Ordinance to change 2024 appropriations, declaring an emergency

General

The Norwood Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) Advisory Board is meeting to discuss several agenda items, including Norwood Mound, Marsh Park, a vacant board seat, the DEI calendar, Women's History Month, and Pride Month. The meeting includes a public comments period. No decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Discussion of Norwood Mound
• Discussion of Marsh Park
• Vacant board seat
• DEI calendar
• Women's History Month and Pride Month

City Council

This is a special meeting of the Norwood City Council with a single substantive item: the introductory reading of an ordinance approving the eighth amendment to the city's detailed financial plan, declared an emergency. The rest of the agenda is procedural (call to order, pledge, roll call, excusing absent members, adjournment).

• Ordinance approving the Eighth Amendment to the Detailed Financial Plan, declared an emergency

Committee of the Whole

The Norwood City Council Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss several key topics, including the city's financial recovery plan, a new council orientation, and a master plan for the city. The agenda also includes setting councilmember priorities, standard operating procedures for council, and a community survey. This is a discussion session, not a final decision-making meeting.

• Financial Recovery Plan discussion
• Master Plan for the City and Councilmember Priorities
• Standard Operation Procedures for Council
• Community Survey discussion

City Council

The Norwood City Council will hold its regular meeting on March 26, 2024, at 7:30 p.m. in Council Chambers. The agenda includes procedural items, committee reports, and several ordinances for consideration, including one that renames a chapter of the city code and another honoring Women’s History Month.

• Renaming Chapter 723 from "Home Sales" to "Yard Sale"
• Resolution supporting a historic marker at the base of Norwood Mound
• Ordinance amending alcohol permit rules for Victory Park
• Ordinance changing 2024 appropriations and declaring an emergency
• Resolution honoring Women’s History Month and authorizing a pay equity commitment

City Council

Norwood City Council will hold a public hearing on modifying its Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) projects, including a $175,000 allocation to the Crown Avenue Water Main Extension project. The council will also introduce several ordinances, including Community Reinvestment Area (CRA) agreements for properties on Montgomery Road and a termination agreement with Paycor, Inc. A resolution to create an official standing meeting for the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Advisory Board is also on the agenda.

• Public hearing on CDBG modification: $175,000 for Crown Avenue Water Main Extension
• Introductory reading: CRA agreement with 4351 Pike Norwood LLC for 4351 Montgomery Road
• Introductory reading: ordinance rescinding CRA agreement with Norwood Manor LLC
• Introductory reading: CRA agreements with 4631 Montgomery LLC and 4633 Montgomery LLC
• Introductory reading: ordinance authorizing termination agreement with Paycor, Inc.

City Council

The Norwood City Council is meeting to discuss and vote on several ordinances and resolutions. Key items include a second reading of an ordinance to amend park alcohol permit rules, and introductions of ordinances on 2024 appropriations, a distracted driving ban, and water bill arrears. The agenda also includes routine items like minutes approval and committee reports.

• Second reading: ordinance amending Chapter 561 (Parks and Playgrounds) to expand and clarify alcohol permits, preserving Victory Park's status
• Introductory: ordinance to change 2024 appropriations, declared emergency
• Introductory: ordinance amending Section 333.11 to prohibit electronic wireless device use while driving, declared emergency
• Introductory: ordinance authorizing extension of equitable formula for residential water bills with arrears through March 29, 2024
• Resolution authorizing 'then and now' certificate to pay Woody Sander Ford for city vehicle repairs

City Council

The Norwood City Council is meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes, recognizing police officers with life-saving awards, and hearing public comments. The main items are three ordinances on first reading: adjusting 2024 appropriations, amending park alcohol permit rules to preserve Victory Park's status, and authorizing a termination agreement with Paycor, Inc. No public hearings are scheduled.

• Ordinance to change 2024 appropriations for Fund 2053, declaring an emergency
• Ordinance amending Chapter 561 (Parks and Playgrounds) to expand and clarify alcohol permits and preserve Victory Park's status
• Ordinance authorizing Safety-Service Director to enter termination agreement with Paycor, Inc., declaring an emergency
• Police Officer Life Saving Awards presented by Chief Sumner
• Law Director's letter to Council from Keith Moore

General

The Norwood City Council Finance, Budget, & Audit Committee is meeting to discuss routine financial administrative items, including a report on accounting methods, the new auditor website, important due dates, and auditor forms. No votes or decisions are listed on this agenda.

• Report on Accounting Methods
• New Auditor website
• Important due dates
• Auditor forms

City Council

The Norwood City Council is meeting to handle routine procedural items and introduce three new measures. The most notable is an ordinance authorizing a Community Reinvestment Area agreement with Pure Beauty Extension Bar LLC for 4318 Montgomery Road, which could provide tax incentives. Also introduced are an ordinance amending the junk vehicle regulations and a resolution adopting the Treasurer's investment policy.

• Ordinance authorizing CRA agreement with Pure Beauty Extension Bar LLC for 4318 Montgomery Road
• Ordinance amending Section 303.09 on leaving junk vehicles on property
• Resolution adopting Treasurer's Statement of Investment Policy
• Approval of minutes from December 12 and December 26, 2023 meetings
• Law Director's Report by Keith Moore