Norwood public meetings in 2025

General

The Norwood City Council is meeting as a Committee of the Whole to discuss and set committee assignments and rules of council for the 2026-27 term. This is a procedural meeting focused on internal organization, with no legislative or public-hearing items listed.

• 2026-27 Committee Assignments
• 2026-27 Rules of Council

City Council

The Norwood City Council is meeting to consider several ordinances and resolutions, including third readings on regulating virtual currency kiosks and requesting backyard paving limits, and introductory readings on purchasing property from SORTA, applying for OPWC grants, buying Tasers, and road/water infrastructure projects. The agenda also includes routine items like minutes, committee reports, and public comment.

• Third reading: ordinance regulating virtual currency kiosks
• Third reading: resolution requesting backyard paving limits
• Intro: contract with SORTA for real property along Lafayette Avenue
• Intro: purchase of 45 Axon Taser 10s with financing
• Intro: bids for South Jefferson Avenue reconstruction and 8-inch water main on Crown Avenue extension

General

The Norwood City Council is holding a special meeting with a single substantive item: the third reading of an ordinance to change appropriations for 2025, declared an emergency. This is the final reading before a possible vote. The rest of the agenda is procedural (call to order, pledge, roll call, adjournment).

• Third reading of ordinance to change 2025 appropriations, declared an emergency

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Norwood Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing on a variance request from the owners of 5401 Rolston Avenue to reduce the required off-street parking spaces under section 1153.26. The board will also approve the agenda and minutes from October 15, 2025, and hear a Planning Commission update from Chairman Bernie Suer. No old business is listed.

• Public hearing on parking variance for 5401 Rolston Avenue (Hamilton County Auditor ID 651-0002-0092-00)
• Variance from off-street parking requirements per section 1153.26
• Approval of minutes from October 15, 2025
• Planning Commission update from Chairman Bernie Suer

General

The Norwood City Council is holding a special meeting with a second reading of an ordinance to change appropriations for 2025, declared an emergency. This is the main substantive item; the rest of the agenda is procedural.

• Second reading of ordinance to change 2025 appropriations, declared an emergency

General

The Norwood City Council is holding a special meeting on December 16, 2025, at 6:30 PM in Council Chambers. The only substantive item is the introductory reading of an ordinance to change appropriations for 2025 and declare an emergency. The rest of the agenda is procedural (call to order, pledge, roll call, excusing absent members, adjournment).

• Ordinance to change 2025 appropriations, declaring an emergency

Norwood City Council held a special meeting and approved an ordinance to change appropriations for 2025, declared an emergency. The ordinance was passed after suspending rules for all three readings, with all present members voting yes. The change moves funds within the city for payroll, as explained by Mr. Miracle, who noted the budget is an estimate and unexpected year-end costs accrue.

• Approved ordinance to change 2025 appropriations, declared emergency (unanimous)
• Suspended rules for all three readings of the ordinance (unanimous)
• Excused absent member Ms. Royse (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

General

The Norwood Civil Service Commission is meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes, discussing old and new business, and electing a new commission chair. They will also discuss a fire captain assessment, a treasury/tax department clerk update, a fire lieutenant test, and a request to renew Commissioner Paul DiMario's appointment.

• Fire Captain assessment discussion
• Treasury/Tax Department clerk update
• Fire Lieutenant test
• Election of new Commission Chair
• Request renewal of Commissioner Paul DiMario appointment

General

The Norwood City Council will meet to approve committee assignments and formal rules for the 2026–27 term. These assignments determine which council members oversee specific city functions.

• 2026-27 Committee Assignments
• 2026-27 Rules of Council

City Council

Norwood City Council is meeting to consider several ordinances and resolutions, including adopting a cybersecurity program, regulating virtual currency kiosks, and requesting backyard paving limits. They will also introduce a tax increment equivalent financing (TIF) measure for public improvements, a 2025 budget adjustment, and a contract for a new ambulance. A market analysis for Worth Avenue will be presented.

• Resolution to adopt cybersecurity program (emergency)
• Ordinance regulating virtual currency kiosks
• Resolution requesting backyard paving limits
• Ordinance to change 2025 appropriations (emergency)
• Contract with R.S.V.P. Ambulance for 2026 TraumaHawk modular ambulance

Norwood City Council passed a cybersecurity program resolution, a TIF ordinance for the Trailhouse development along Wasson Way and Montgomery Road, and an ordinance authorizing the purchase of a 2026 TraumaHawk modular ambulance. All votes were unanimous among the six members present. The council also received reports on a projected $1.2 million in tax refunds and a court ruling favoring the city on short-term rental zoning enforcement.

• Adopted cybersecurity program resolution (6-0)
• Passed TIF ordinance for Trailhouse development (6-0)
• Authorized contract with R.S.V.P. Ambulance for 2026 TraumaHawk ambulance (6-0)
• Passed ordinance changing 2025 appropriations (6-0)
• Received and filed Planning Commission memo, scheduled public hearing for Jan 27, 2026 (6-0)
• Excused absent member Ms. Royse (6-0)

Planning Commission

The Norwood Planning Commission will meet to approve the meeting agenda and minutes from November 2025. New business includes a presentation by Encompass Health Corporation regarding a previously approved building addition at 4953 Section Avenue. Old business involves reviewing a draft ordinance to amend the city’s traffic code and adopt a street naming and numbering policy.

• Presentation by Encompass Health Corporation on building addition at 4953 Section Avenue
• Review of draft ordinance amending traffic code for street naming and numbering policy

Streets, Housing, & Health Committee

The Housing, Health and Public Safety Committee is meeting to discuss equipping the Norwood Police Department with Tasers. The agenda also includes comments from Xavier University students and a public comment period. No votes are scheduled; this is a discussion item.

• Discussion of Tasers for Norwood PD
• Xavier student comments
• Public comment period

Committee of the Whole

The Norwood City Council Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss several items, including a Xavier University student project, a collaboration with NCS (likely Norwood City Schools), and the upcoming 2026-27 committee assignments and rules of council. These are discussion items, not final decisions.

• Xavier University student comments/project
• NCS/City collaborative
• 2026-27 committee assignments
• 2026-27 rules of council

Finance, Budget, Audit & Claims Committee

The Finance, Budget, Audit & Claims Committee will meet to review standing reports. The committee is also scheduled to conduct a follow-up to the budget hearing.

• Budget hearing follow-up

City Council

The Norwood City Council will hear presentations on infrastructure upgrades and consider a resolution to adopt a cybersecurity program in compliance with Ohio law. The agenda also includes routine items like minutes approval, committee reports, and communications from the auditor and liquor control.

• Presentation on infrastructure upgrades by Community Development Director Mike Skelly and Safety Service Director Noah Powers
• Second reading of a resolution to adopt and implement a cybersecurity program, declared an emergency
• Communication from Auditor Ken Miracle regarding EOM reports
• Communication from Ohio Division of Liquor Control regarding Mitchell's Salon and Day Spa - Hyde Park

The council received reports on the Allison Elementary redevelopment and heard first readings of a resolution on backyard paving limits and an ordinance regulating virtual currency kiosks. No final votes were taken on these items. The council also received committee reports and updates on the Board of Health accreditation, cannabis excise tax, and a cited sober house.

• Amended agenda to add committee reports and new items (unanimous)
• Accepted minutes of October 28, 2025 (unanimous)
• Received five committee reports (unanimous)
• Held second reading of cybersecurity resolution (unanimous)
• Held first reading of backyard paving limits resolution (unanimous)
• Held first reading of virtual currency kiosks ordinance (unanimous)
• Received and filed auditor's EOM reports letter (unanimous)
• Received and filed liquor control communication for Mitchell's Salon (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider a request from PLK Communities to waive all PUD requirements for the property at 4500 Beech Street. If the waiver is not approved, the commission will review a final planned unit development (PUD) plan for that site and a proposed expansion to 2741 Robertson Avenue.

• Request to waive PUD requirements for 4500 Beech Street
• Proposed final PUD plan for 4500 Beech Street (2.839 acreage)
• Proposed PUD expansion to 2741 Robertson Avenue

Streets, Housing, & Health Committee

The Norwood City Council's Infrastructure, Streets, Parks, Recreation & Public Places Committee is meeting to discuss three items: a recap of a listening session about Burwood Park, exploration of a noise barrier along I-71, and plans for parks in 2026-2027. These are discussion items, not final decisions.

• Burwood Park listening session recap
• I-71 noise barrier exploration
• Plans for parks 2026-2027

City Council

The Norwood City Council is meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes, receiving committee reports, and hearing public comments. Key items include a third reading of a fire hydrant specification ordinance and a resolution supporting the U.S. Semiquincentennial, plus an introductory reading of a cybersecurity program resolution. The agenda is largely procedural with a few substantive items.

• Ordinance accepting City of Norwood fire hydrant specification
• Resolution supporting Ohio Commission for the U.S. Semiquincentennial (America 250-OH)
• Resolution to adopt and implement a cybersecurity program (emergency declared)
• Mayor's Court fines report from Mayor Victor Schneider

The Norwood City Council passed two ordinances on third reading: one accepting the city's fire hydrant specification and another supporting the Ohio Commission for the United States Semiquincentennial (America 250-OH). Both passed unanimously. The council also introduced a resolution to adopt a cybersecurity program for the city, which will be read again at a future meeting. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved ordinance accepting fire hydrant specification (unanimous)
• Approved resolution supporting America 250-OH (unanimous)
• Introduced cybersecurity program resolution (first reading)
• Removed finance committee report from agenda (unanimous)
• Accepted and filed October 14, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Received and filed Mayor's Court fines communication (unanimous)

Committee of the Whole

The Norwood City Council Committee of the Whole will conduct its annual budget hearing at 5:30 PM in Council Chambers at Norwood City Hall. This is a procedural meeting required by Ohio law to review the city’s proposed budget for the upcoming fiscal year.

• Annual budget hearing for fiscal year 2026

Law, Ordinance, Environment, & Public Safety Committee

The Norwood City Council's Law, Ordinance and Human Resource, & Compliance Committee is meeting to discuss two pieces of legislation: one regarding cryptocurrency ATMs and another regarding recovery housing or sober living homes. No decisions are made at this committee meeting; items are discussed before potential action by the full council.

• Legislation regarding crypto ATMs
• Legislation regarding recovery housing/sober living homes

Finance, Budget, Audit & Claims Committee

The committee will meet to review claims, monthly reports, and the budget. No specific projects or dollar amounts are listed on the agenda.

• Review of claims
• Review of monthly reports
• Budget discussion

City Council

City Council is reviewing resolutions to levy taxes for operating expenses and the repair of streets, roads, and bridges. The body will also consider updates to Community Reinvestment Area agreements and 2025 appropriations.

• Resolution for a renewal tax for operating expenses in excess of the ten-mill limitation
• Resolution for a tax for construction, reconstruction, resurfacing, and repair of streets, roads, and bridges
• Ordinance modifying the Community Reinvestment Area agreement with TST Cincinnati IRF, LLC and Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital Cincinnati, LLC
• Ordinance extending the CRA application filing time for 2227 Madison Avenue
• Ordinance to change appropriations for the year 2025

Law, Ordinance, Environment, & Public Safety Committee

The Law, Ordinance, Environment, & Public Safety Committee will discuss two proposed regulations at this meeting: one addressing bitcoin ATMs and another concerning group homes or sober living facilities. No decisions are listed on this agenda.

• Bitcoin ATM Regulation
• Group Home/Sober Living Regulation

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Norwood Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing to consider a variance request for a property at 4492-4 Forest Avenue. The variance seeks to reduce the required number of parking spaces for all dwelling units in a Neighborhood Business zoning district. The board will also approve minutes from the September 17, 2025 meeting and hear a Planning Commission update.

• Variance request for 4492-4 Forest Avenue to reduce required parking spaces in Neighborhood Business zoning district
• Public hearing scheduled for the parking variance request

Finance, Budget, Audit & Claims Committee

The Norwood City Council Finance, Budget, Audit & Claims Committee is meeting to discuss budget requests. The agenda contains only this single item, so the meeting is focused on budget-related matters.

• Budget requests

City Council

City Council will discuss renewing an operating expense tax and establishing a new tax for street and bridge repairs. The body is also considering new regulations for cryptocurrency ATMs and updates to community reinvestment area procedures.

• Resolution to levy a renewal tax for operating expenses in excess of the ten-mill limitation
• Resolution to levy a tax in excess of the ten-mill limitation for street, road, and bridge repair
• Ordinance to add Chapter 773, 'Cryptocurrency ATM Warning Requirement', to the Business Regulation Code
• Ordinance to revise procedural requirements for a Community Reinvestment Area
• Ordinance to change appropriations for the year 2025

The City Council approved an ordinance to change 2025 appropriations. Members also referred a Community Reinvestment Area ordinance to the Economic Development Committee and held first readings for fire hydrant specifications and a resolution supporting the America 250-OH commission. A motion to pass an ordinance regarding cryptocurrency ATM warnings failed.

• Approved 2025 budget appropriation changes (6-0)
• Failed to pass cryptocurrency ATM warning ordinance (0-6)
• Referred Community Reinvestment Area ordinance to committee (6-0)
• Accepted Finance, Budget, Audit, and Claims Committee report (6-0)
• Accepted Housing, Health, and Public Safety Committee report (6-0)
• Requested hearing for 369 Marathon LLC liquor permit (6-0)
• Excused absent member Ms. Bowling (6-0)

General

The Norwood Civil Service Commission is meeting to approve minutes, discuss old business including the Fire Captain test and a Water Department hire, and consider hiring options for an open Tax Department position. The Fire Captain test is scheduled for October 15, 2025. The next regular meeting is set for November 12, 2025.

• Fire Captain test scheduled for October 15, 2025
• Discussion of Water Department hire
• Open Tax Department position – hiring options
• Approval of September 10, 2025 meeting minutes

General

Norwood City Council will review a veto statement from Mayor Victor Schneider regarding a preliminary PUD for 4500 Beech. The body will also review a project summary for a senior affordable housing development.

• Mayor's veto statement regarding the preliminary PUD for 4500 Beech
• Project summary for senior (55+) affordable housing at Montgomery & Maple

The Norwood City Council held a special meeting to discuss the Mayor's veto of an ordinance that would have denied the preliminary Planned Unit Development (PUD) for 4500 Beech Avenue. A motion to override the veto failed, meaning the veto stands. Council members also voted to receive and file communication regarding a proposed senior affordable housing development at Montgomery Road and Maple.

• Motion to override Mayor's veto of 4500 Beech Avenue PUD failed (2-5)
• Received and filed communication on senior housing project (7-0)
• Adjourned meeting (7-0)

Streets, Housing, & Health Committee

The Norwood Streets, Housing, & Health Committee will meet to discuss a zoning proposal for PLK's Robertson South project. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Discussion of PLK's Robertson South project zoning proposal

Finance, Budget, Audit & Claims Committee

The committee will meet to review monthly reports and claims. The agenda also includes an item regarding Norwood Community Television.

• Monthly Reports
• Norwood Community Television
• Claims

City Council

The Norwood City Council will hold its regular meeting on September 23, 2025, at 7:30 PM in Council Chambers, 4645 Montgomery Rd. The agenda includes a third reading of ordinances to amend 2025 appropriations, add a cryptocurrency ATM warning requirement, and authorize unclaimed funds collection, as well as an employment offer for an Evidence Technician role.

• Ordinance to change 2025 appropriations (emergency declared)
• Ordinance adding Chapter 773 to Business Regulation Code for cryptocurrency ATM warnings
• Ordinance authorizing claims for unclaimed funds held by Ohio Department of Commerce
• Ordinance offering employment for Evidence Technician - Auxiliary Police Officer
• Resolution declaring September 15–October 15, 2025 as Hispanic Heritage Month

Council passed an ordinance to change 2025 appropriations, declaring an emergency, after suspending rules for all three readings. They also passed ordinances authorizing the treasurer to collect unclaimed funds and offering employment for an Evidence Technician position. Several other items received introductory readings, including resolutions for potential street and operating levies and an ordinance amending Community Reinvestment Areas. Council scheduled a special meeting for September 30 to consider overriding the Mayor's veto.

• Approved ordinance to change 2025 appropriations, declaring an emergency (unanimous)
• Approved ordinance authorizing treasurer to file claims and collect unclaimed funds (unanimous)
• Approved ordinance offering employment for Evidence Technician - Auxiliary Police Officer (unanimous)
• Approved resolution celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month (unanimous)
• Gave first reading to resolution on potential street levy
• Gave first reading to resolution on potential operating levy
• Gave first reading to ordinance amending Community Reinvestment Areas
• Scheduled special meeting for September 30 to consider overriding Mayor's veto

General

The Financial Planning and Supervision Commission will meet to discuss and potentially approve debt for leasing emergency medical services equipment. The meeting also includes reports from the Financial Supervisor, Mayor, and Council President.

• Approval of debt for lease of EMS equipment including five cardiac monitor/defibrillators, three power load systems, three power load cots, three Lucas devices, and three stair chairs

General

The Norwood Civil Service Commission held a routine meeting that covered only procedural items such as roll call, absent member excuses, and adjournment. The body also noted an upcoming Fire Captain promotional examination scheduled for October 15, 2025.

• Fire Captain promotional examination scheduled for October 15, 2025

The Norwood Civil Service Commission met on August 13, 2025, and approved the minutes from its July 9 and July 23 meetings. The commission received updates on upcoming tests, including the Fire Captain test scheduled for October 15, 2025, and the Public Works Laborer and Water Department clerk tests scheduled for mid-August. No substantive decisions were made beyond the minutes approval and adjournment.

• Approved minutes of July 9 and July 23, 2025 meetings (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 5:45 p.m. (unanimous)

City Council

The Norwood City Council is meeting to consider several ordinances, including the expansion of the Robertson South planned unit development (PUD) to include 2741 Robertson Avenue, approval of the preliminary PUD plan, and a zoning change from Neighborhood Business District to NBD-PUD for that property. The council will also introduce ordinances for a $175,000 Duke Energy agreement to remove overhead electric service along Montgomery Road, a Community Reinvestment Area agreement rescission with Ten27 Group LLC, and participation in the national opioid litigation settlement. The agenda includes standard procedural items such as roll call, minutes, and committee reports.

• Ordinance to expand Robertson South PUD to include 2741 Robertson Avenue (parcel 651-0030-0194)
• Ordinance approving preliminary PUD plan for Robertson South (parcels 651-0030-0206 and 651-0030-0194)
• Ordinance changing zoning of 2741 Robertson Avenue from NBD to NBD-PUD
• Ordinance authorizing $175,000 agreement with Duke Energy to remove overhead electric service along Montgomery Road from Elm Avenue to Lawrence Avenue
• Resolution to participate in national opioid litigation settlement with secondary manufacturers

Council approved a zoning change for 2741 Robertson Avenue to NBD-PUD but denied the expansion of the PUD plan area to include that parcel. The preliminary PUD plan for Robertson South was voted down, and a separate ordinance formally denying approval was passed unanimously to prevent a default approval. Several residents and business owners spoke for and against the development during the public comment period.

• Approved zoning change for 2741 Robertson Avenue from NBD to NBD-PUD (5-2)
• Denied ordinance expanding PUD plan area to include 2741 Robertson Avenue (3-4)
• Denied preliminary PUD plan for Robertson South (5-2 against)
• Approved ordinance denying preliminary PUD plan approval (unanimous)
• Approved 2025 appropriation change ordinance (unanimous)
• Authorized $175,000 Duke Energy agreement to remove overhead electric service along Montgomery Road (unanimous)
• Rescinded Community Reinvestment Area agreement with Ten27 Group LLC (unanimous)
• Approved resolution to participate in National Opioid Litigation Settlement with secondary manufacturers (unanimous)

Streets, Housing, & Health Committee

The Norwood City Council's Infrastructure, Streets, Parks, Recreation & Public Places Committee is meeting to discuss capital improvement planning for parks, a road repaving study, and improvements to Montgomery Road. The agenda includes general discussion and Q&A, with no specific proposals or decisions listed.

• Parks capital improvement planning discussion
• Road repaving study
• Montgomery Road improvements

Planning Commission

The Norwood Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and regular meeting to consider a major PUD plan revision for a proposed new Joseph Volkswagen dealership at 3813 Montgomery Road. The applicant, Tim Mechley of Mechley Construction, represents property owner Pond Realty Company. The commission will also approve minutes from July 2, 2025, and handle routine procedural items.

• Public hearing on major PUD plan revision for Joseph Volkswagen dealership at 3813 Montgomery Road
• Property is zoned GBD/PUD (General Business District with Planned Unit Development Overlay)
• Applicant: Tim Mechley of Mechley Construction, representing Pond Realty Company
• Approval of minutes from July 2, 2025

Law, Ordinance, Environment, & Public Safety Committee

The Law, Ordinance and Human Resource, & Compliance Committee is meeting to discuss one item. The body will review a proposed ordinance regarding warning requirements for cryptocurrency ATMs.

• Ordinance requiring crypto ATM warning

General

Norwood City Council will discuss zoning changes and the expansion of a Planned Unit Development (PUD) for properties on Robertson Avenue and Beech. The council will also consider an employment offer for a Deputy Auditor.

• Zoning change from NBD to NBD-PUD for 2741 Robertson Avenue
• Expansion of the Robertson South PUD at 4500 Beech to include 2741 Robertson Avenue
• Preliminary PUD plan for 4500 Beech and 2741 Robertson Avenue
• Employment offer for the position of Deputy Auditor

Council unanimously approved an ordinance authorizing an offer of employment for the Deputy Auditor position, suspending all three readings. The three PLK Communities zoning ordinances were removed from the agenda and postponed to the next regular meeting, with Council requesting additional time to review the development plan.

• Approved Deputy Auditor employment ordinance (6-0)
• Removed three PLK Communities zoning ordinances from agenda (6-0)
• Excused absent member Breadon (6-0)

City Council

City Council will hold public hearings and consider ordinances regarding a Planned Unit Development (PUD) for properties at 4500 Beech Street and 2741 Robertson Avenue. The body will also review a police collective bargaining agreement and tax incentive recommendations.

• Public hearings and proposed PUD plan for 4500 Beech Street and 2741 Robertson Avenue
• Zoning change from Neighborhood Business District to NBD-PUD for 2741 Robertson Avenue
• Collective bargaining agreement with Norwood Police Wage & Benefit Committee (FOP) for 2025-2027
• Ordinance accepting Tax Incentive Review Council recommendations for commercial CRA agreements
• Resolution authorizing support for the Urban Forestry Grant Program

Council approved a collective bargaining agreement with the Norwood Police Wage and Bargaining Committee (FOP) for 2025-2027, accepted Tax Incentive Review Council recommendations on commercial CRA agreements, and passed an ordinance amending designated posting locations. A motion to suspend rules to fast-track a zoning change for 2741 Robertson Avenue failed, requiring six votes. Several other ordinances received first readings, including the Robertson South PUD expansion and preliminary plan.

• Approved police collective bargaining agreement 2025-2027 (unanimous)
• Accepted Tax Incentive Review Council recommendations on commercial CRA agreements (unanimous)
• Passed ordinance amending designated posting locations for public notices (unanimous)
• Failed motion to suspend rules for first/second reading of 2741 Robertson zoning change (5-2, needed 6)
• First reading of ordinance to expand PUD area to include 2741 Robertson (5-2)
• First reading of ordinance approving preliminary PUD plan for Robertson South (5-2)
• Passed resolution supporting Urban Forestry Grant Program (unanimous)
• Passed ordinance to change appropriations for Duke Energy payment for police functions (unanimous)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Norwood Board of Zoning Appeals will hear four variance requests: two for a Sherman Avenue property, one for a Robertson Avenue home, and one for a Poplar Avenue addition. It will also decide a conditional-use request for a used-clothing store at Edmondson Road.

• Variance requests for dumpster location and 25% square-footage increase at 1922-1924 Sherman Ave
• Variance for rear building setback at 2322-2324 Robertson Ave
• Variance for side and rear yard setbacks for two-story addition at 4777 Poplar Ave
• Conditional use request to sell used clothing/shoes at 2669 Edmondson Rd

General

The Norwood Civil Service Commission is meeting to handle routine administrative matters, including excusing absent members and discussing updates to the Laborer's and Clerk/Typist tests, as well as the Fire Captain test schedule. No new business or open discussion items are listed. The meeting is largely procedural.

• Update on Laborer's test
• Update on Clerk/Typist test
• Fire Captain test schedule and related information
• Next meeting set for September 10, 2025

General

The Housing, Health and Public Safety Committee will meet to hear a presentation from PLK regarding the Robertson South Townhomes. The session includes a question-and-answer period with council members, the Building Department, and the Community Development Director.

• Presentation by PLK on Robertson South Townhomes

City Council

The Norwood City Council will meet on August 12, 2025, to consider legislation regarding city appropriations, tax incentives, official seal reproduction, opioid litigation, and an urban forestry grant. The agenda also includes communications from city officials and developers, alongside second and introductory readings of ordinances.

• Second reading of an ordinance amending designated locations for public postings
• Introductory reading of an ordinance to change appropriations for the year 2025
• Introductory reading of an ordinance accepting Tax Incentive Review Council recommendations under commercial CRA agreements
• Introductory reading of an ordinance adopting new Section 103.03 regarding the reproduction of the official seal
• Resolution to participate in the National Opioid Litigation Settlement Agreement with Purdue Pharma L.P. and affiliates

General

The Norwood Planning Commission will hold public hearings regarding two Planned Unit Development (PUD) requests. The commission will consider a major plan revision for a dealership and a minor change for a privacy fence.

• Major PUD plan revision for a new Joseph Volkswagen dealership facility at 3813 Montgomery Road
• Request for a 34-foot long, 8-foot high PVC privacy fence to screen generators at 4850 Smith Road

General

The Norwood Civil Service Commission will hold a special meeting to discuss a request for a clerk/typist test. No other substantive items are listed on the agenda.

• Request for Clerk/Typist test

General

The Civil Service Commission is meeting to review hiring updates and requests for personnel testing. The body will discuss extensions for police hiring and a request for a laborer test.

• Updates on Tax/Treasury Clerk, Mechanic, Firefighter, and Assistant PW Superintendent positions
• Request for extension regarding police hiring
• Request for laborer test

City Council

The Norwood City Council is meeting on July 8, 2025, to conduct routine business, including a public hearing on the 2026 tax budget prepared by the Hamilton County Auditor. The council will also consider several ordinances and a resolution, including one authorizing non-union employee pay rates and another adopting the 2026 tax budget. The agenda includes standard items like minutes approval and committee reports.

• Public hearing on 2026 tax budget (fiscal year ending Dec 31, 2026)
• Ordinance authorizing non-union employee pay rates
• Ordinance amending designated locations for posting public notices
• Resolution adopting 2026 tax budget and declaring an emergency

Council approved an ordinance authorizing non-union employee pay rates (6-1) and adopted the 2026 tax budget resolution (unanimous), both under emergency rules. A revised ordinance on posting locations had its first reading. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included public comments and administrative updates.

• Approved non-union employee pay rates ordinance (6-1, Breadon no)
• Adopted 2026 tax budget resolution (unanimous)
• Held first reading of ordinance amending posting locations
• Amended agenda to remove June 24 minutes and replace M2 with M4 (unanimous)
• Accepted and filed Committee of the Whole report (unanimous)

General

The Norwood Planning Commission will meet to consider a minor change to a Planned Unit Development Phase I plan. The request concerns the addition of a sign at a specific business location.

• Request by Karin Smith (Better Blend) for a new/additional sign on the south wall of the Aces Pickleball Bar & Grill kiosk/support building at 2730 Maverick Drive

Committee of the Whole

The Norwood City Council Committee of the Whole is scheduled to meet on Tuesday, July 1, 2025, at Norwood City Hall. The agenda consists of discussions regarding a community survey distribution and early results, new council orientation, and the city's master plan.

• Community Survey Distribution, Early Results & Follow-Up
• New Council Orientation
• Master Plan for the City

City Council

Norwood City Council will vote on updating the city's definition of nuisance weeds and a salary for a Public Works promotion. The body will also review resolutions regarding 911 services and city designations.

• Ordinance to revise types of weeds determined to be a nuisance (Section 1759.07)
• Proposed $72,000.00 annual salary for Roger Strange as Assistant Superintendent of Public Works
• Resolution to approve the final Hamilton County 911 pursuant to ORC Chapter 128
• Payment for services rendered by Capital Electric from Streets Fund 1001-0852-57200
• Liquor Control communications regarding CoWorking Cincinnati, LLC dba Fueled Collective

The council passed an ordinance revising nuisance weed rules to allow native gardens, approved the Hamilton County 911 resolution, declared June 2025 as Pride Month and June 19, 2025 as Juneteenth Independence Day, and authorized a promotional offer for Assistant Superintendent of Public Works. All votes were unanimous. The council also set public hearings for August 12, 2025 on three Planning Commission items related to the Robertson Avenue/Beech Street PUD proposals.

• Passed ordinance amending nuisance weed rules to allow native gardens (unanimous)
• Approved final Hamilton County 911 resolution (unanimous)
• Declared June 2025 as Pride Month (unanimous)
• Declared June 19, 2025 as Juneteenth Independence Day (unanimous)
• Authorized promotional offer for Assistant Superintendent of Public Works (unanimous)
• Set public hearing for Aug 12, 2025 on 2741 Robertson Avenue PUD inclusion (unanimous)
• Set public hearing for Aug 12, 2025 on Robertson South PUD and 4500 Beech Street (unanimous)
• Received and filed two liquor control communications (unanimous)

General

The Norwood Civil Service Commission will hold its regular meeting to approve the minutes from April 2025 and address procedural items. No substantive decisions or hearings are listed on the agenda.

City Council

The City Council will meet to discuss updates to the city's nuisance ordinances and approve a Hamilton County 911 resolution. The meeting includes reports from the Infrastructure and Committee of the Whole committees.

• Ordinance amending Section 1759.07 to revise types of weeds determined to be a nuisance
• Resolution to approve the final Hamilton County 911 pursuant to Ohio Revised Code Chapter 128
• Resolution declaring June 2025 as Pride Month in the City of Norwood
• Communication from Mayor Victor Schneider regarding May Mayor's Court fines

The Norwood City Council held its regular meeting on June 10, 2025, with all five present members voting unanimously on agenda items. The council approved the agenda amendment, accepted committee reports, and gave first readings to a resolution approving the final Hamilton County 911 plan and a resolution declaring June 2025 Pride Month. No final ordinances or resolutions were passed, and no public hearings were held.

• Approved agenda amendment to remove Infrastructure, Parks, Recreation committee report (5-0)
• Accepted Committee of the Whole report (5-0)
• Accepted Finance, Budget, and Audit committee report (5-0)
• Held second reading of ordinance amending nuisance weed types (5-0)
• Held first reading of resolution approving final Hamilton County 911 plan (5-0)
• Held first reading of resolution declaring June 2025 Pride Month (5-0)
• Accepted Mayor's Court fines report (5-0)
• Excused absent members Ms. Hoover and Mr. Breadon (5-0)

Committee of the Whole

The Norwood City Council Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss the community survey, including its distribution and early results, as well as new council orientation and the city's master plan. This is a discussion session with no formal votes expected.

• Community survey distribution and early results
• New council orientation planning
• City master plan discussion

Streets, Housing, & Health Committee

The Norwood Infrastructure: Streets, Parks, Recreation & Public Places Committee will meet to discuss pavement condition studies, road project updates, and park improvements. Residents can attend the meeting in the Council Chambers at Norwood City Hall.

• Pavement condition rating study information
• Updates on Montgomery Road/Lincoln Avenue progress
• Tower Park improvements
• General discussion

City Council

Norwood City Council will discuss several ordinances, including two loan agreements for lead water service line replacements. The body will also consider updates to the public records policy and nuisance weed definitions.

• Proposed loan up to $400,000.00 for lead water line replacement on Montgomery Road from Norwood Avenue to Fenwick Avenue
• Proposed loan up to $400,000.00 for lead water line replacement on Rolston Avenue from Worth Avenue to Dale Road
• Proposed contract with Ford Development for the Montgomery Road pedestrian safety improvement project
• Proposed amendment to the Norwood Public Records Policy
• Proposed amendment to Codified Ordinance Section 1759.07 regarding nuisance weeds

Council approved two $400,000 Ohio EPA loan agreements for lead water service line replacements on Montgomery Road and Rolston Avenue, and passed an ordinance amending the public records policy. They also authorized a contract for the Montgomery Road pedestrian safety project. Several reports were received and filed, and an executive session was held.

• Approved ordinance amending public records policy (4-3)
• Approved $400,000 Ohio EPA loan for lead line replacement on Montgomery Road (unanimous)
• Approved $400,000 Ohio EPA loan for lead line replacement on Rolston Avenue (unanimous)
• Approved contract with Ford Development for Montgomery Road pedestrian safety project (unanimous)
• Received and filed Finance Committee report (unanimous)
• Received and filed Small Business and Economic Development Committee report (unanimous)
• Received and filed Mayor's Court fines letter (unanimous)
• Received and filed executive session request and entered executive session (unanimous)

Finance, Budget, Audit & Claims Committee

The Finance, Budget, Audit & Claims Committee will meet to discuss the 2026 Tax Budget and funding for recovery. The body will also review standing reports and claims.

• 2026 Tax Budget
• Funding for Recovery
• Claims

City Council

The Norwood City Council is meeting to handle routine business, including committee reports, ordinance readings, and a request for an executive session. Key items include a resolution to apply for state funds to reconstruct Weyer Avenue, an ordinance amending the personnel policy manual, and a resolution to pay an outstanding invoice to Capital Electric.

• Resolution to apply for Metro Transit Infrastructure Fund for Weyer Avenue reconstruction from Montgomery to Allison
• Ordinance amending personnel policy manual sections 6.01 and 6.02, declared an emergency
• Resolution authorizing 'then and now' certificate to pay Capital Electric from Streets Fund 1001-0852-57200
• Resolution adopting Treasurer's amended statement of investment policy (third reading)
• Ordinance amending public records policy (second reading)

Council unanimously appointed Kelsi Goins as the new Clerk of Council. They also passed several ordinances and resolutions, including adopting an amended investment policy, amending the personnel policy manual, authorizing a payment to Capital Electric for emergency streetlight repairs, applying for a grant to reconstruct Weyer Avenue, adjusting appropriations, and settling a lawsuit regarding 257 Mound View Drive. All votes were unanimous.

• Appointed Kelsi Goins as Clerk of Council (unanimous)
• Adopted amended investment policy (unanimous)
• Passed ordinance amending personnel policy manual (unanimous)
• Authorized payment to Capital Electric for emergency streetlight repair (unanimous)
• Authorized grant application for Weyer Avenue reconstruction (unanimous)
• Passed ordinance to change appropriations (unanimous)
• Authorized settlement of lawsuit regarding 257 Mound View Drive (unanimous)

DEI Committee

The Norwood Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Advisory Board will review its structure, recruitment efforts, and upcoming Pride events. The meeting will also cover distribution of "Know Your Rights" Red Cards and future calendar planning.

• Board recruitment discussion
• "Know Your Rights" Red Cards distribution
• Pride Planning for upcoming events
• Calendar planning for future meetings

General

The Norwood Records Retention Committee met to approve retention schedules for city departments including the Auditor, Human Resources, and Water Billing Office. No substantive decisions were made beyond procedural approvals of minutes and schedules.

• Approval of RC-2 schedules for Norwood City Auditor, Human Resources, and Water Billing Office
• Discussion of potentially toxic records storage in former Law Department area

General

The Norwood City Council is meeting to consider an ordinance amending the city's public records policy (originally adopted by Ordinance 52-2020) and declaring an emergency. The agenda also includes discussions on backyard permeability/impermeability requirements and the presence of cash-to-crypto ATMs in Norwood. No votes are listed; items may be discussed or acted upon.

• Ordinance amending Norwood Public Records Policy (Ordinance 52-2020) with emergency declaration
• Discussion of backyard permeability/impermeability requirements
• Discussion of cash-to-crypto ATMs in Norwood

General

The Norwood City Council is holding a Small Business & Economic Development meeting to discuss a food truck ordinance and fees, as well as small business promotions. The agenda contains only these two discussion items, with no decisions or votes listed.

• Discussion of food truck ordinance and fees
• Discussion of small business promotions

Finance, Budget, Audit & Claims Committee

The Norwood Finance, Budget, Audit & Claims Committee will meet to review the city’s proposed 2025 and 2026 tax budgets and hear standing reports. The committee will also consider a list of claims and allow time for open discussion and other business.

• 2025 and 2026 Tax Budget review
• Claims list consideration

City Council

The Norwood City Council will hold its regular meeting on April 22, 2025, at 7:30 PM in Council Chambers. The body will consider third readings of ordinances related to a Community Reinvestment Area Agreement and Tax Increment Financing for Factory 52 LLC, including a new hotel and commercial space at 4580 Bicycle Boulevard. Additional items include a contract for firefighting equipment and amendments to city policies.

• Ordinance authorizing tax incentives for Factory 52 LLC’s 14,700 sq ft commercial space at 4580 Bicycle Boulevard
• Ordinance approving tax incentives for Factory 52 LLC’s 100-125 room hotel at 4580 Bicycle Boulevard
• Ordinance for Tax Increment Financing Agreement with Factory 52 LLC
• Ordinance to purchase 32 SCBA units and equipment from Vogelpohl Fire Equipment for $X (amount not specified)
• Ordinance amending Norwood Public Records Policy (Ordinance 52-2020)

General

The Norwood City Council's Law, Ordinance and Human Resource, & Compliance committee will meet on April 15, 2025, to discuss four items. The agenda includes an emergency ordinance to amend the public records policy and discussions regarding backyard permeability requirements, community resources for immigrants and refugees, and cash-to-crypto ATMs in Norwood.

• Ordinance amending the Norwood public records policy adopted by ordinance 52-2020 (emergency)
• Backyard permeability/impermeability requirements
• Community resources for immigrants and refugees
• Cash to crypto ATMs in Norwood

General

The Civil Service Commission is meeting to conduct routine business. The body will provide an update on testing for the Tax/Treasury Clerk position.

• Update on Tax/Treasury Clerk test: 8 responded, tested and passed

City Council

Norwood City Council will review several ordinances regarding safety and utility improvements on Montgomery Road. The body is also considering updates to the city's public records policy and its detailed financial plan.

• Pedestrian safety improvements along Montgomery Road
• Water main replacement on Montgomery Road from Norwood Avenue to Fenwick Avenue
• Upgraded streetlighting on Montgomery Road via Duke Energy
• Tenth amendment to the Detailed Financial Plan for the City of Norwood
• Payments of $5,125.00 to Ohio Auditor of State and $6,670.00 to J.L. Uhrig and Associates, Inc.

General

The Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion (DEI) Advisory Board is meeting to review Women's History Month and plan future activities. The board will also discuss recruiting new members.

• Women's History Month recap
• Board recruitment
• Calendar planning

Committee of the Whole

The Norwood City Council Committee of the Whole will discuss early results from a community survey, review new council member orientations, and consider future meetings with Norwood City Schools. The meeting also includes updates on the city's master plan and council committee assignments.

• Community survey early results and follow-up discussion
• New council member orientation
• Master Plan for the City update
• Future ad hoc meetings with Norwood City Schools

General

The Financial Planning and Supervision Commission will meet to discuss and vote on the 2025 Financial Recovery Plan. The body will also review bank reconciliation progress and accounting methods.

• Vote on the 2025 Financial Recovery Plan
• Progress report on bank reconciliation
• Report on Accounting Methods

General

This is a special meeting of the Norwood City Council. The main item is the third reading of an ordinance that would approve the ninth amendment to the city's detailed financial plan and declare an emergency. No other substantive business is listed.

• Third reading of ordinance approving the ninth amendment to the detailed financial plan
• Ordinance declares an emergency

General

Norwood City Council will hold a special meeting to conduct third readings on ordinances authorizing two $400,000 loans from the Ohio EPA to replace lead water service lines on Montgomery Road and Rolston Avenue. The council will also vote on two collective bargaining agreements with local unions covering 2025–2027. Additionally, a ninth amendment to the city’s financial plan will receive its second reading.

• $400,000 loan for lead water line replacements on Montgomery Road (Norwood Ave to Fenwick Ave)
• $400,000 loan for lead water line replacements on Rolston Avenue (Worth Ave to Dale Road)
• Collective bargaining agreement with Local Union #3278 (Mar 1, 2025–Dec 31, 2027)
• Collective bargaining agreement with Local Union #914 (Mar 1, 2025–Dec 31, 2027)
• Ninth amendment to the Detailed Financial Plan for the City of Norwood

Finance, Budget, Audit & Claims Committee

The Finance, Budget, Audit & Claims Committee is meeting to discuss routine financial oversight items, including a report on accounting methods, updates from the auditor's office, bank reconciliations for January and February 2025, and a review of damage claims. No specific decisions or dollar amounts are listed on the agenda.

• Report on accounting methods
• General updates on auditor's office
• Bank reconciliations for January-February 2025
• Review of claims for damages

City Council

Norwood City Council will hold its regular meeting on March 25, 2025, to consider ordinances authorizing agreements with Factory 52 LLC for commercial space and a new hotel at 4580 Bicycle Boulevard, as well as tax increment financing for these projects. The council will also vote on two ordinances requesting $400,000 each from the Ohio EPA to replace lead water service lines on Montgomery Road and Rolston Avenue. Additionally, labor agreements with two local unions will be introduced for collective bargaining.

• $800K lead pipe replacement grants for Montgomery Road and Rolston Avenue
• Factory 52 LLC agreements for 14,700 sq ft commercial space and 100-125 room hotel at 4580 Bicycle Boulevard
• Tax increment financing ordinance for Factory 52 projects
• Collective bargaining agreements with Local Union #3278 and Local Union #914 (AFSCME) for 2025-2027

Streets, Housing, & Health Committee

The Norwood Streets, Housing, & Health Committee will receive presentations on the Quality Inn site by PLK and on the Wasson Way development by Uptown Rentals. The Community Development Director will also provide comments on developments, followed by a public comment period.

• Presentation on Quality Inn site by PLK
• Presentation from Uptown Rentals on Wasson Way development
• Comments from Mike Skelly, Community Development Director
• Public comments

General

The Norwood City Council's Financial Planning and Supervision Committee is meeting to discuss and approve debt incurred for refinancing the Rookwood Exchange project bond. The agenda also includes routine items such as call to order, roll call, and approval of previous meeting minutes.

• Discussion and approval of debt for refinancing Rookwood Exchange project bond

General

The Norwood Civil Service Commission is meeting to handle routine personnel matters, including approving minutes, discussing the Assistant Public Works Director position, updating on police applicants, and considering a promotional test for Tax Clerk. The agenda is mostly procedural, with no major policy decisions or public hearings.

• Approval of February 12, 2025 meeting minutes
• Discussion of Assistant Public Works Director position, including legal opinion and oral interview request
• Update on police applicants
• Request for promotional test for Tax Clerk position

City Council

Norwood City Council will consider several agreements with Factory 52 LLC for commercial space and a hotel. The body will also discuss a temporary moratorium on certain residential tax abatements and a new electric aggregation agreement.

• CRA agreement with Factory 52 LLC for 14,700 sq ft of commercial space at 4580 Bicycle Boulevard
• CRA agreement with Factory 52 LLC for a 100-125 room hotel at 4580 Bicycle Boulevard
• TIF agreement with Factory 52, LLC
• Temporary moratorium on CRA tax abatements for residential new construction (3+ units) exceeding $125,000
• Electric aggregation agreement with a supplier recommended by Energy Alliances, Inc.

General

The Norwood Planning Commission will meet to review proposed street names for the Factory 52 Phase 2 townhome development and discuss a draft ordinance regulating medical and recreational marijuana dispensaries. The meeting will also cover procedural matters such as approving minutes and the agenda.

• Review proposed street names for MC North area of Factory 52 Phase 2 townhome development at 4500 Beech Street
• Discuss draft ordinance amending planning and zoning code for marijuana dispensaries

DEI Committee

The Norwood Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Advisory Board will meet to recap the MLK Day of Service and Blood Drive, plan Women's History Month activities, discuss board recruitment, and set future meeting dates. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.

• MLK Day of Service and Blood Drive recap
• Women's History Month planning
• Board recruitment discussion
• Calendar planning for future meetings

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will discuss the distribution and early results of a community survey. The meeting also includes discussions regarding the city's master plan and orientation for new council members.

• Community survey distribution and early results
• Master Plan for the City
• New Council Orientation
• Standard Operating Procedures for Council

Small Business and Economic Development Committee

The Small Business and Economic Development Committee is meeting to discuss two agenda items: food truck permits and the Chamber of Commerce. No decisions are noted; the agenda lists these topics for discussion.

• Discussion of food truck permits
• Discussion of Chamber of Commerce

City Council

The Norwood City Council is meeting on February 25, 2025, to discuss and consider legislation regarding non-union employee pay rates and an agreement with ODOT for the FY2025 urban paving project on a portion of US 22 (Montgomery Road). The agenda also includes a financial certificate to pay $7,711.04 to World Fuel Services, Inc. dba World Kinect, committee reports, and communications from the Mayor and City Auditor.

• Ordinance authorizing non-union employee pay rates
• Ordinance concerning agreement with ODOT for the FY2025 urban paving project for a portion of US 22 (Montgomery Road)
• Resolution authorizing a "Then and Now" certificate for unassigned transportation costs of $7,711.04 for World Fuel Services, Inc. dba World Kinect
• Letter from Auditor Ken Miracle to approve Mary Yeager Salary
• Request for Executive Session from Safety-Service Director Noah Powers

General

The Civil Service Commission is meeting to review old and new business regarding city employment testing. The body will discuss an entry-level test for firefighters and a promotional test request for the Assistant Public Works Director.

• Firefighter Entry Level Test
• Promotional test request for Assistant Public Works Director

City Council

Norwood City Council will discuss the acquisition of public storm sewer easements for the Elm Avenue Flood Elimination Project. The body is also considering an ordinance to change 2025 appropriations.

• Ordinance to change appropriations for the year 2025
• Authorization to acquire public storm sewer easements from 27 parcels along Maple Avenue, Ridgeway Avenue, and Woodlawn Avenue for the Elm Avenue Flood Elimination Project
• Resolution celebrating February 2025 as Black History Month
• Resignation letter from Council Ward 2 member Candace Winterbauer
• Presentation by Fire Department Chief Tom McCabe

General

The Housing, Health and Public Safety Committee will meet to hear a presentation from PLK regarding site plans for the Quality Inn. The meeting also includes a period for community comments.

• PLK presentation on Quality Inn site plans

General

The Planning Commission will meet to elect its leadership and review two land-use requests. The body will consider a property split on Montgomery Road and a change of use for a renovation project.

• Lot split request for 3732 Montgomery Road to create 3.817-acre and 1.5684-acre parcels
• Change of use request from 'B' business to 'E' Education for 23,200SF renovation at 4405 – 11 Montgomery Road
• Nomination and election of Chairman and Vice Chairman

General

The Norwood City Council will discuss results from a recent community survey, review the city’s master plan, and hold a new council orientation during its Committee of the Whole meeting. Standard operating procedures for council and a Q&A session are also on the agenda.

• Community survey early results and follow-up discussion
• New council orientation for incoming members
• Review of the city’s Master Plan
• Discussion of Standard Operating Procedures for Council

General

The Financial Planning and Supervision Committee will meet to discuss and likely approve debt incurred for leasing three police cruisers from Enterprise. The meeting is procedural with no other substantive items listed.

• Discussion and approval of debt for lease of three police cruisers (Enterprise)

City Council

Norwood City Council will hold its regular meeting to approve ordinances, including a $200,000 loan for replacing lead water service lines on Lincoln Avenue, contracts for four new police cruisers, and a 2026 ambulance purchase. The agenda also includes committee reports, ordinance readings, and a mayoral communication on court fines.

• $200,000 loan for lead water service line replacements on Lincoln Avenue
• Contract with Enterprise Fleet Management for four new police cruisers
• Purchase of a 2026 Wheeled Coach ambulance via Burgess Ambulance Sales
• Mayor’s Court Fines report for December 2024
• Third reading of ordinances declaring emergencies for water and vehicle replacements

Finance, Budget, Audit & Claims Committee

The Norwood City Council Finance, Budget, Audit & Claims Committee is meeting to discuss the city's finance schedule, accounting methods, and 2024 earnings tax totals. They will also review bank reconciliations from August through December 2024 and receive updates on police department cruisers.

• 2024 earnings tax totals
• Bank reconciliations for August-December 2024
• Police department cruiser updates
• 2025 accounting plan
• State and city finance schedules

General

The Infrastructure: Streets, Parks, Recreation & Public Places body will meet to review developments near Robertson Avenue. The group will also discuss traffic and pedestrian concerns.

• Information regarding PLK developments near Robertson Avenue
• Discussion of traffic and pedestrian concerns

General

The Financial Planning and Supervision Commission for the City of Norwood is meeting to approve minutes from several prior meetings, hear the Financial Supervisor's report, and discuss old and new business, including progress on bank reconciliation and accounting methods. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major decisions or proposals listed.

• Approval of minutes from November 15, 2024, October 9, 2024, June 14, 2024, April 24, 2024, and April 9, 2024 meetings
• Report of the Financial Supervisor on financials
• Discussion on progress of bank reconciliation
• Report on accounting methods

City Council

The Norwood City Council is meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes, hearing committee reports, and swearing in a new firefighter. The most significant item is a second reading of an ordinance to issue up to $20 million in refunding bonds for the Rookwood Exchange project. The council will also consider zoning amendments for vaping/smoking retailers and food trucks, and a wastewater treatment agreement with Hamilton County.

• Second reading: $20,000,000 special obligation development revenue refunding bonds (Series 2025) for Rookwood Exchange
• Second reading: zoning code amendment for smoking, vaping, and electronic smoking retail establishments
• Introductory: agreement with Hamilton County for wastewater treatment and disposal
• Introductory: resolution requesting Planning Commission consider food truck zoning amendments
• Swearing in of newest Fire Department member

Council approved a $20 million bond refunding for the Rookwood Exchange project, passed zoning amendments for vaping retail establishments, and approved a wastewater treatment agreement with Hamilton County. It also passed a collective bargaining agreement with the firefighters union and a resolution to send food truck zoning amendments back to the Planning Commission. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved $20M special obligation refunding bonds for Rookwood Exchange (7-0)
• Approved zoning amendment for smoking/vaping retail establishments (7-0)
• Approved wastewater treatment agreement with Hamilton County (7-0)
• Approved collective bargaining agreement with Firefighters Local 445 (7-0)
• Approved resolution to send food truck zoning amendments to Planning Commission (7-0)
• Approved minutes of previous meetings (7-0)
• Received and filed Law Director's annual report (7-0)

Norwood Arts Board

The Norwood Arts Board is meeting to discuss proposed mural projects. No other items are listed on the agenda.

• Discussion of proposed mural projects

DEI Committee

The Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion (DEI) Advisory Board is meeting to coordinate upcoming community events and board operations. The group will discuss recruitment and calendar planning.

• MLK Day of Service and Blood Drive
• Women's History Month
• Board recruitment
• Calendar planning

General

The Norwood Civil Service Commission will hold a regular meeting to approve prior minutes and discuss upcoming civil service tests. The only scheduled test is the Firefighter Entry Level exam on January 29, 2025, at the Norwood Community Center cafeteria.

• Firefighter Entry Level exam scheduled for January 29, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. at Norwood Community Center cafeteria