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Upcoming
Wed Aug 5, 2026 · 19:00
Environmental Commission
Environmental Commission to discuss Forest Park programs and sustainability goals
The Environmental Commission will meet to review environmental awareness programs for Forest Park and receive an update on 2026 sustainability goals. The meeting also includes updates from city staff and representatives from City Council and the Planning Commission.
- Forest Park Environmental Awareness Programs
- 2026 Sustainability Goals Update
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15 S. College Avenue, Oxford
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ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION AGENDA:
August 5, 2026
Municipal Building 15 South College Ave. Oxford, Ohio 45056 First Floor Conference Room
7:00 PM
Jason Bracken, Chair, Planning Commission Representative and City Council Member; Jim
Vinch, Vice-Chair and City Council Representative; Peggy Branstrator; Michael Vanni; Ken
Vincent; Becky Mathers; Barbara Smyth
Reena Murphy, Sustainability Coordinator
Approval of Agenda
Approval of Minutes
1. Approval of the June 3rd Minutes
Old Business
New Business
1. Forest Park Environmental Awareness Programs (Wright Gwyn, Program
Manager)
2. 2026 Sustainability Goals Update
3. Member Updates
• City Council
• Planning Commission
• OPTAB
• OCASC
4. Staff Updates
Adjournment
Thu Aug 6, 2026 · 18:00
General
Police commission to hear Flock camera presentation
The Oxford Police Community Relations & Review Commission will hold a regular meeting. The main item is a presentation and discussion of Flock cameras, a law enforcement technology. Public comments will be taken on both agenda and non-agenda items.
- Flock Camera Presentation and Discussion
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Old Oxford Courthouse
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POLICE COMMUNITY RELATIONS & REVIEW
COMMISSION AGENDA:
August 6, 2026
Courthouse
6:00 PM
Comments from the Public are welcome at two different times during the course of the meeting:
(1) Comments on items not on the Agenda will be heard under Public Comments and
(2) Comments on all Agenda Items will be heard during Commission consideration of said
item. Please wait until you are recognized by the Chair, state your name and address so that
your comments may be properly recorded and limit your remarks to a period of five minutes or
less.
Approval of Agenda
Approval of Minutes From the May 21, 2026 Meeting
Public Comments (for items not on the agenda)
New Business
1. Flock Camera Presentation and Discussion
Adjournment
Thu Aug 6, 2026 · 17:00
Housing Advisory Commission
118 West High Street , Oxford
Mon Aug 10, 2026 · 17:30
Public Arts Commission of Oxford
118 West High Street , Oxford
Mon Aug 10, 2026 · 12:30
General
15 S College Avenue, Oxford
Tue Aug 11, 2026 · 19:00
Planning Commission
118 W High Street, Oxford
Wed Aug 12, 2026 · 18:00
Historic & Architectural Preservation Commission
118 W High Street, Oxford
Mon Aug 17, 2026 · 09:00
General
15 S. College Ave, Oxford
Tue Aug 18, 2026 · 19:30
City Council
Courthouse 118 West High Street, Oxford
Wed Aug 19, 2026 · 17:30
Board of Appeals Building/Housing
118 West High St. , Oxford
Tue Aug 25, 2026 · 18:30
Board of Zoning Appeals
118 W High Street, Oxford
Tue Sep 1, 2026 · 19:30
City Council
Courthouse 118 West Hight Street, Oxford
Wed Sep 2, 2026 · 19:00
Environmental Commission
15 S. College Avenue, Oxford
Thu Sep 3, 2026 · 17:00
Housing Advisory Commission
118 West High Street , Oxford
Tue Sep 8, 2026 · 19:00
Planning Commission
118 W High Street, Oxford
Wed Sep 9, 2026 · 18:00
Historic & Architectural Preservation Commission
118 W High Street, Oxford
Mon Sep 14, 2026 · 18:30
General
Courthouse 118 West High Street, Oxford
Mon Sep 14, 2026 · 17:30
Public Arts Commission of Oxford
15 South College Avenue, Oxford
Tue Sep 15, 2026 · 19:30
City Council
Courthouse 118 West High Street, Oxford
Wed Sep 16, 2026 · 17:30
Board of Appeals Building/Housing
118 West High St. , Oxford
Tue Sep 22, 2026 · 18:30
Board of Zoning Appeals
118 W High Street, Oxford
Thu Oct 1, 2026 · 17:00
Housing Advisory Commission
118 West High Street , Oxford
Tue Oct 6, 2026 · 19:30
City Council
Courthouse 118 West Hight Street, Oxford
Wed Oct 7, 2026 · 19:00
Environmental Commission
15 S. College Avenue, Oxford
Mon Oct 12, 2026 · 18:30
General
Courthouse 118 West High Street, Oxford
Mon Oct 12, 2026 · 17:30
Public Arts Commission of Oxford
15 South College Avenue, Oxford
Mon Oct 12, 2026 · 09:00
General
15 S. College Ave, Oxford
Tue Oct 13, 2026 · 19:00
Planning Commission
118 W High Street, Oxford
Wed Oct 14, 2026 · 18:00
Historic & Architectural Preservation Commission
118 W High Street, Oxford
Tue Oct 20, 2026 · 19:30
City Council
Courthouse 118 West High Street, Oxford
Tue Oct 27, 2026 · 18:30
Board of Zoning Appeals
118 W High Street, Oxford
Tue Nov 3, 2026 · 19:30
City Council
Courthouse 118 West High Street, Oxford
Wed Nov 4, 2026 · 19:00
Environmental Commission
15 S. College Avenue, Oxford
Thu Nov 5, 2026 · 17:00
Housing Advisory Commission
118 West High Street , Oxford
Mon Nov 9, 2026 · 17:30
Public Arts Commission of Oxford
15 South College Avenue, Oxford
Tue Nov 10, 2026 · 19:00
Planning Commission
118 W High Street, Oxford
Wed Nov 11, 2026 · 18:00
Historic & Architectural Preservation Commission
118 W High Street, Oxford
Tue Nov 17, 2026 · 19:30
City Council
Courthouse 118 West High Street, Oxford
Tue Nov 24, 2026 · 18:30
Board of Zoning Appeals
118 W High Street, Oxford
Tue Dec 1, 2026 · 19:30
City Council
Courthouse 118 West High Street, Oxford
Wed Dec 2, 2026 · 19:00
Environmental Commission
15 S. College Avenue, Oxford
Thu Dec 3, 2026 · 17:00
Housing Advisory Commission
118 West High Street , Oxford
Tue Dec 8, 2026 · 19:00
Planning Commission
118 W High Street, Oxford
Wed Dec 9, 2026 · 18:00
Historic & Architectural Preservation Commission
118 W High Street, Oxford
Mon Dec 14, 2026 · 17:30
Public Arts Commission of Oxford
15 South College Avenue, Oxford
Tue Dec 15, 2026 · 19:30
City Council
Courthouse 118 West High Street, Oxford
Tue Dec 22, 2026 · 18:30
Board of Zoning Appeals
118 W High Street, Oxford
Tue Jan 5, 2027 · 19:30
City Council
Courthouse 118 West High Street, Oxford
Thu Jan 7, 2027 · 17:00
Housing Advisory Commission
20 South Elm Street, Oxford
Tue Jan 12, 2027 · 19:00
Planning Commission
118 W High Street, Oxford
Wed Jan 13, 2027 · 18:00
Historic & Architectural Preservation Commission
118 W High Street, Oxford
Tue Jan 19, 2027 · 19:30
City Council
Courthouse 118 West High Street, Oxford
Tue Jan 26, 2027 · 18:30
Board of Zoning Appeals
118 W High Street, Oxford
Tue Feb 2, 2027 · 19:30
City Council
Courthouse 118 West High Street, Oxford
Tue Feb 9, 2027 · 19:00
Planning Commission
118 W High Street, Oxford
Wed Feb 10, 2027 · 18:00
Historic & Architectural Preservation Commission
118 W High Street, Oxford
Tue Feb 16, 2027 · 19:30
City Council
Courthouse 118 West High Street, Oxford
Tue Feb 23, 2027 · 18:30
Board of Zoning Appeals
118 W High Street, Oxford
Tue Mar 2, 2027 · 19:30
City Council
Courthouse 118 West High Street, Oxford
Tue Mar 9, 2027 · 19:00
Planning Commission
118 W High Street, Oxford
Wed Mar 10, 2027 · 18:00
Historic & Architectural Preservation Commission
118 W High Street, Oxford
Tue Mar 16, 2027 · 19:30
City Council
Courthouse 118 West High Street, Oxford
Tue Apr 6, 2027 · 19:30
City Council
Courthouse 118 West High Street, Oxford
Tue Apr 13, 2027 · 19:00
Planning Commission
118 W High Street, Oxford
Wed Apr 14, 2027 · 18:00
Historic & Architectural Preservation Commission
118 W High Street, Oxford
Tue Apr 20, 2027 · 19:30
City Council
Courthouse 118 West High Street, Oxford
Tue May 4, 2027 · 19:30
City Council
Courthouse 118 West High Street, Oxford
Tue May 11, 2027 · 19:00
Planning Commission
118 W High Street, Oxford
Wed May 12, 2027 · 18:00
Historic & Architectural Preservation Commission
118 W High Street, Oxford
Tue May 18, 2027 · 19:30
City Council
Courthouse 118 West High Street, Oxford
Tue Jun 1, 2027 · 19:30
City Council
Courthouse 118 West High Street, Oxford
Tue Jun 8, 2027 · 19:00
Planning Commission
118 W High Street, Oxford
Wed Jun 9, 2027 · 18:00
Historic & Architectural Preservation Commission
118 W High Street, Oxford
Tue Jun 15, 2027 · 19:30
City Council
Courthouse 118 West High Street, Oxford
Tue Jul 6, 2027 · 19:30
City Council
Courthouse 118 West High Street, Oxford
Tue Jul 20, 2027 · 19:30
City Council
Courthouse 118 West High Street, Oxford
Tue Aug 3, 2027 · 19:30
City Council
Courthouse 118 West High Street, Oxford
Tue Aug 17, 2027 · 19:30
City Council
Courthouse 118 West High Street, Oxford
Tue Sep 7, 2027 · 19:30
City Council
Courthouse 118 West High Street, Oxford
Tue Oct 5, 2027 · 19:30
City Council
Courthouse 118 West High Street, Oxford
Tue Nov 2, 2027 · 19:30
City Council
Courthouse 118 West High Street, Oxford
Recent meetings
Tue Aug 4, 2026 · 19:30
City Council
Council considers annexation of 6.753 acres for Ambassadors’ Pointe Community Church
City Council will consider a first reading of an ordinance to annex land for Ambassadors’ Pointe Community Church. The body is also reviewing supplemental budget appropriations for fiscal year 2026 and updates to parking prohibitions.
- First reading of ordinance to annex 6.753 acres for Ambassadors’ Pointe Community Church
- First reading of Supplemental Budget Ordinance Number 5 for Fiscal Year 2026
- Second reading of ordinance updating Code Section 351.03 regarding prohibited standing or parking places
- Resolution to authorize the internet auction of surplus city property
- Resolution approving 'Then And Now' certificates for purchase orders over $3,000
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Courthouse 118 West Hight Street, Oxford
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AGENDA
OXFORD CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
COURTHOUSE
TUESDAY, AUGUST 4, 2026 AT 7:30 PM
Michael Smith, Mayor
Alex French, Vice-Mayor Amber Franklin
Jason Bracken Roxanne Ornelas
William Snavely Jim Vinch
MEETING PROCEDURE: Comments from the Public are welcome at two different times during the course of the
meeting: (1) Comments on items not on the Agenda, and Consent Agenda items, will be heard under Public Comments
– and (2) Comments on all Resolutions and Ordinances will be heard during Council consideration of said item. Please
wait until you are recognized by the Mayor, state your name and address so that your comments may be properly
recorded and limit your remarks to a period of five minutes or less.
1. Roll Call.
2. Pledge of Allegiance.
3. Approval of Agenda.
4. Public Participation.
A. Appointments to Boards & Commissions
B. Notice to Legislative Authority - The Chicken Fingers LLC. 30 W Walnut St. Oxford,
Ohio, 45056 (Douglas R. Elliott, Jr., City Manager)
C. Public Comments
The purpose of the public comments section is for members of the public to speak to the
City Council on any subject not scheduled on the Agenda, except consent agenda items. To
speak, you may approach the podium and wait to be addressed by the Mayor. You will
need to state your name and address for the public record. City Council values your
comments, and Council rules limit public comments to five minutes for each pers …
Tue Aug 4, 2026 · 19:00
General
Oxford City Council to hold closed session on litigation and appointments
The Oxford City Council will meet on August 4, 2026, at 7:00 PM for an executive session. The closed meeting will discuss pending or threatened litigation and potential appointments to boards and commissions under Ohio Revised Code sections.
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AGENDA
OXFORD CITY COUNCIL EXECUTIVE SESSION
COURTHOUSE
TUESDAY, AUGUST 4, 2026 AT 7:00 PM
Michael Smith, Mayor
Alex French, Vice-Mayor Amber Franklin
Jason Bracken Roxanne Ornelas
William Snavely Jim Vinch
1. Roll Call.
2. Executive Session
A. O.R.C. Section 121.22 (G)(3) To Consider Pending And Threatened Litigation and
O.R.C. 121.22(G)(1) To Consider Appointments to Boards and Commissions
3. Adjourn.
Tue Aug 4, 2026 · 10:30
Climate Action Steering Committee
Climate Action Steering Committee to hear Green Umbrella fellowship presentation
The committee will meet to review sustainability goals and receive a presentation from a Green Umbrella Climate Action Fellow. Members will also provide updates from City Council, the Planning Commission, OPTAB, the Environmental Commission, and Miami University.
- Green Umbrella Climate Action Fellowship Presentation by Tera Paro
- 2026 Sustainability Goals Update
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15 S. College Avenue, Oxford
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CLIMATE ACTION STEERING COMMITTEE
AGENDA:
August 4, 2026
Municipal Building 15 South College Ave. Oxford, Ohio 45056 First Floor Conference Room
10:30 AM
Mark Boardman, Chair; Sandi Woy Hazelton, Vice Chair; David Gorchov; Jim Vinch, City
Council Member; Jason Bracken, City Council Member; Ann Kaufman Webster, Planning
Representative; Peggy Branstrator, Environmental Commission Representative; Olivia Herron,
Miami University Representative
Reena Murphy, Sustainability Coordinator
Approval of Agenda
Approval of Minutes
1. Approval of the November 20th, 2025 Minutes
Old Business
New Business
1. Green Umbrella Climate Action Fellowship Presentation (Tera Paro, Fellow)
2. Brief 2026 Sustainability Goals Update
3. Member Updates:
• City Council
• Planning Commission
• OPTAB
• Environmental Commission
• Miami University
Adjournment
Tue Jul 21, 2026 · 19:30
City Council
Council to vote on $283,846 water treatment payment and mutual police aid agreement
The Oxford City Council will consider resolutions authorizing a $283,846 payment to the Ohio Water Development Authority for water treatment plant improvements and entry into the Butler County Mutual Police Aid Agreement. On second reading, ordinances include charter amendments for the November ballot, easements for a passenger rail platform and trail construction, and appropriation of property for the Amtrak station project.
- Resolution to pay $283,846 to Ohio Water Development Authority for water treatment plant membrane softening improvements
- Resolution to enter Butler County Mutual Police Aid Agreement
- Second reading of ordinances to place charter amendments on November 3, 2026 ballot
- Second reading of ordinance authorizing easement with Talawanda School District for passenger rail platform
- Second reading of ordinance appropriating property from Ledger, LLC for BUT-Oxford Amtrak Station project
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AGENDA
OXFORD CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
COURTHOUSE
TUESDAY, JULY 21, 2026 AT 7:30 PM
Michael Smith, Mayor
Alex French, Vice-Mayor Amber Franklin
Jason Bracken Roxanne Ornelas
William Snavely Jim Vinch
MEETING PROCEDURE: Comments from the Public are welcome at two different times during the course of the
meeting: (1) Comments on items not on the Agenda, and Consent Agenda items, will be heard under Public Comments
– and (2) Comments on all Resolutions and Ordinances will be heard during Council consideration of said item. Please
wait until you are recognized by the Mayor, state your name and address so that your comments may be properly
recorded and limit your remarks to a period of five minutes or less.
1. Roll Call.
2. Pledge of Allegiance.
3. Approval of Agenda.
4. Public Participation.
A. Public Comments
The purpose of the public comments section is for members of the public to speak to the
City Council on any subject not scheduled on the Agenda, except consent agenda items. To
speak, you may approach the podium and wait to be addressed by the Mayor. You will
need to state your name and address for the public record. City Council values your
comments, and Council rules limit public comments to five minutes for each person.
Presentations are not to be in the form of public debate, personal attacks on Council, City
staff, or other members of the public, and Council shall not act except to direct the City …
Mon Jul 20, 2026 · 17:30
General
Public Arts Commission to review three Amtrak platform mural designs
The Public Arts Commission of Oxford will meet to approve the agenda and minutes, then review three semi-finalist designs for an Amtrak platform mural project. They will also receive an update on maintenance for an existing civil rights mural.
- Review three semi-finalist designs for Amtrak platform mural (Alex Maksiov, Damien Mitchell, Andrey & Julia Kravtsov)
- Update on care and maintenance of The Changemakers of Oxford, Civil Rights Mural
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PUBLIC ARTS COMMISSION OF OXFORD AGENDA:
July 20, 2026
Courthouse
118 West High Street
Oxford, Ohio 45056
5:30 PM
Approval of Agenda
Approval of Minutes
1. Minutes from the June 8th, 2026 Meeting
New Business
1. Review Three Semi-Finalist Design Concepts for the Amtrak Platform Mural
Project
a. Alex Maksiov
b. Damien Mitchell
c. Key Detail: Andrey & Julia Kravtsov
2. Update on the Care and Maintenance of The Changemakers of Oxford, Civil
Rights Mural
Announcements
Adjournment
Wed Jul 15, 2026 · 18:30
Board of Zoning Appeals
Board to hear variance appeal for 222 N Elm Street front yard and roof
The Oxford Board of Zoning Appeals will convene to review a variance request for a property at 222 N Elm Street. The applicant seeks relief from minimum front yard setback and roof pitch requirements under Sections 1143.03(c) and 1143.03(d)(5)(B).
- BZA-2026-01: Variance request for 222 N Elm Street (front yard setback and roof pitch)
- Applicant: Veite Design LLC, Agent Nicholas Veite
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AGENDA
BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS
WEDNESDAY, July 15, 2026
6:30 P.M.
Oxford Courthouse
118 W High Street
MEMBERS
Philip Russo, Chair
Gerald Yearwood Steve Chaffin, Vice Chair
Matt Wyatt Jon Creech, Secretary
STAFF
Sam Perry, Director, Community Development
Zachary Moore, City Planner/GIS Coordinator
Christopher Conard, Law Director
I. Call to Order
II. Approval of March 24, 2026 Minutes of the Regular Meeting 1
III. New Business
BZA -202 6-01, 222 N Elm Street, VARIANCE to Section 11 43.03(c), minimum front yard setback
and Section 1143.03(d)(5)(B) minimu m roof pitch , Veite Design LLC c/o Nicholas Veite,
Applicant/Agent 4
IV. Adjournment
MEETING PROCEDURE : The Board of Zoning Appeals is a quasi -judicial board. Our primary function is to hear
testimony and issue decisions. Unlike other City boards and commissions, we only hear relevant, sworn testimony from
the Applicant, his/her duly appointed agent or attorney, and any other person with standing to testify in a particular
matter. The Applicant has the right to cross -examine any testimony given. Our hearings are open to public attendance,
but public comment, opinion and discussion are not considered te stimony and will not be heard.
Please wait until you are recognized by the Chair, state your name and address so that your comments may be properly
recorded. Applicants are to limit their testimony to fifteen (15) minutes, including any information presented by his/her
duly …
Wed Jul 15, 2026 · 17:30
Board of Appeals Building/Housing
118 West High St. , Oxford
Tue Jul 14, 2026 · 19:00
Planning Commission
118 W High Street, Oxford
Mon Jul 13, 2026 · 12:30
General
Oxford Recreation Board to review park plans and skate park design
The Oxford Recreation Board will meet to approve the meeting agenda and minutes, receive a progress update on the Park Master Plan and 2027 Capital Budget Request, and discuss a new skate park design concept. The board will also address a transition to citywide event permitting and hear administrative reports.
- Park Master Plan Progress Update
- 2027 Capital Budget Request Update
- Skate Park Design Concept review
- Citywide Event Permitting Transition discussion
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OXFORD RECREATION BOARD AGENDA:
July 13, 2026
Oxford Municipal Building, Second Floor Conference Room, 15 South College Ave, Oxford,
OH 45056
12:30 PM
Roll Call
Approval of Agenda
1. Approval of the Agenda for July 13, 2026, Oxford Recreation Board Meeting
Approval of Minutes
1. Approval of the Minutes from June 8, 2026, Meeting of the Oxford Recreation
Board
Public Comment
Old Business
1. Park Master Plan Progress Update
2. 2027 Capital Budget Request Update
3. Skate Park Design Concept
New Business
1. Citywide Event Permitting Transition
Report
1. Parks and Recreation Administrative Report
2. Recreation Board Member Administrative Reports
Adjournment
Mon Jul 13, 2026 · 17:30
Public Arts Commission of Oxford
Amtrak platform mural design concepts to be reviewed
The Public Arts Commission will review three semi-finalist design concepts for the Amtrak Platform Mural Project. The artists under consideration are Alex Maksiov, Damien Mitchell, and the team of Andrey & Julia Kravtsov. The meeting will also include approval of the agenda and minutes from the June 8th, 2026 meeting.
- Review of three semi-finalist design concepts for the Amtrak Platform Mural Project
- Artists: Alex Maksiov, Damien Mitchell, and Andrey & Julia Kravtsov
- Approval of minutes from June 8th, 2026 meeting
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PUBLIC ARTS COMMISSION OF OXFORD AGENDA:
July 13, 2026
Courthouse
118 West High Street
Oxford, Ohio 45056
5:30 PM
Approval of Agenda
Approval of Minutes
1. Minutes from the June 8th, 2026 Meeting
New Business
1. Review Three Semi-Finalist Design Concepts for the Amtrak Platform Mural
Project
a. Alex Maksiov
b. Damien Mitchell
c. Key Detail: Andrey & Julia Kravtsov
Announcements
Adjournment
Wed Jul 8, 2026 · 18:00
Historic & Architectural Preservation Commission
Commission to decide on demolition and sign changes for Oxford properties
The Historic & Architectural Preservation Commission will review demolition and renovation proposals for several Oxford buildings, including a vacant bookstore site. It will also consider updates to preservation guidelines and administrative decisions on signage and lighting changes.
- COFA-2026-04: Demolition of 110 E High Street bookstore for new mixed-use building
- HAPC-2026-03: Wall sign replacement at 6 N Beech Street
- HAPC-2026-04: Balcony railing change at 130 E High Street
- HAPC-2026-05: Sign face change at 107 E Church Street
- COFA-2026-0001: HVAC unit replacement at 101 N Main Street
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AGENDA
HISTORIC AND ARCHITECTURAL PRESERVATION COMMISSION
WEDNESDAY, July 8 , 2026
6:00 P.M.
Oxford Courthouse
118 W High Street
MEMBERS
Dana Miller, Chair
Corey Watt, Planning Commission Representative Alex French, Council Representative
Kelsey Stryffe Brad Spurlock , Vice-Chair
Alia Levar Wegner Sean Wagner
STAFF
Sam Perry, Director, Community Development
I. Call to Order
II. Approval of Agenda
III. Public Comments
IV. Approval of Minutes of March 11 , 2026 1
V. New Business
COFA -202 6-04 , 110 E High Street, CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS , demolition
of existing vacant bookstore building and construction of new principal mixed -use
building, Emily Lubbers, Applicant/Agent 3
VI. Preservation Plan and Design Guidelines Update
VII. Administrative Decisions 28
HAPC -2026 -03, 6 N Beech Street, CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS , wall sign
replacement, Lisa Leishman, Applicant/Agent 29
MEETING PROCEDURE : Comments from the public are welcome at two different times during the course of the meeting:
(1) Comments on items not on the Agenda will be heard under Public Comments – and
(2) Comments for all public hearing items will be heard during HAPC consideration of said item. Please wait until you are
recognized by the Chair, join the Commission table, state your name and address so that your comments may be properly
recorded and li mit your remarks to a period of four minutes or less.
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Tue Jul 7, 2026 · 19:30
City Council
Oxford City Council to vote on water treatment plant, fleet vehicles, and Amtrak station land
The Oxford City Council will meet on July 7, 2026, to consider resolutions authorizing a new water treatment plant contract, purchasing two fleet vehicles, and acquiring land for the BUT-Oxford Amtrak Station project. The council will also hold a first reading on a charter amendment for the November 2026 ballot and easement agreements for trail and rail platform construction. Second readings will include final approvals for two subdivision plats in the Lake Forest area.
- Amend Strand & Associates contract for water treatment plant construction engineering, not to exceed value unspecified
- Purchase two replacement fleet vehicles from Cronin Ford North, LLC
- Declare necessity to acquire Ledger, LLC parcels for BUT-Oxford Amtrak Station project
- Donate $50,000 from Opioid Settlement Fund to Sheltering Oxford for emergency cold weather shelter
- Adopt 2026 ADA Transition Plan
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✓ Decided: Council approved $50K opioid settlement fund for cold weather shelter
The Oxford City Council approved a $50,000 donation from the Opioid Settlement Fund to Sheltering Oxford for an emergency cold weather shelter and related opioid abatement services. The council also adopted resolutions for a water treatment plant contract amendment, purchase of two replacement fleet vehicles, property acquisition for the Amtrak station project, and the 2026 ADA Transition Plan. Several ordinances received first reading, including proposed charter amendments for the November ballot, and two final subdivision plats (Lake Forest and Lake Forest Cove Section 1) were adopted on second reading.
- Approved $50,000 donation from Opioid Settlement Fund to Sheltering Oxford for cold weather shelter (7-0)
- Adopted Resolution 7836 authorizing amendment of Strand & Associates contract for water treatment plant construction engineering (7-0)
- Adopted Resolution 7837 authorizing purchase of two replacement fleet vehicles from Cronin Ford North (7-0)
- Adopted Resolution 7838 declaring intent to acquire Ledger, LLC parcels for BUT-Oxford Amtrak Station project (6-0, one absent)
- Adopted Resolution 7840 adopting 2026 ADA Transition Plan (7-0)
- Adopted Ordinance 3868 approving final subdivision plat for Lake Forest (4 lots on 97.292 acres) (7-0)
- Adopted Ordinance 3869 approving final subdivision plat for Lake Forest Cove Section 1 (36 lots on 17.462 acres) (7-0)
- Separated charter Amendment 2.11 into its own ordinance for ballot (6-1); removed Amendment 3.04 from recommended list (4-3)
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AGENDA
OXFORD CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
COURTHOUSE
TUESDAY, JULY 7, 2026 AT 7:30 PM
Michael Smith, Mayor
Alex French, Vice-Mayor Amber Franklin
Jason Bracken Roxanne Ornelas
William Snavely Jim Vinch
MEETING PROCEDURE: Comments from the Public are welcome at two different times during the course of the
meeting: (1) Comments on items not on the Agenda, and Consent Agenda items, will be heard under Public Comments
– and (2) Comments on all Resolutions and Ordinances will be heard during Council consideration of said item. Please
wait until you are recognized by the Mayor, state your name and address so that your comments may be properly
recorded and limit your remarks to a period of five minutes or less.
1. Roll Call.
2. Pledge of Allegiance.
3. Approval of Agenda.
4. Public Participation.
A. Proclamation TOPSS Grand Opening
B. Public Comments
The purpose of the public comments section is for members of the public to speak to the
City Council on any subject not scheduled on the Agenda, except consent agenda items. To
speak, you may approach the podium and wait to be addressed by the Mayor. You will
need to state your name and address for the public record. City Council values your
comments, and Council rules limit public comments to five minutes for each person.
Presentations are not to be in the form of public debate, personal attacks on Council, City
staff, or other members of the public, and Council …
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MINUTES
OXFORD CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
COURTHOUSE
TUESDAY, JULY 7, 2026 AT 7:30 PM
MEETING PROCEDURE: Comments from the Public are welcome at two different times during the course of the
meeting: (1) Comments on items not on the Agenda, and Consent Agenda items, will be heard under Public Comments
– and (2) Comments on all Resolutions and Ordinances will be heard during Council consideration of said item. Please
wait until you are recognized by the Mayor, state your name and address so that your comments may be properly
recorded and limit your remarks to a period of five minutes or less.
1. Roll Call.
A regular meeting of the Oxford City Council was called to order by Mayor Smith on Tuesday,
July 7, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. Members in attendance were Roxanne Ornelas, Jason Bracken, Jim
Vinch, Amber Franklin, William Snavely, and Alex French.
Staff Members in Attendance
Mr. Douglas R. Elliott, Jr., City Manager; Ms. Jessica Greene, Assistant City Manager; Mr.
Michael Dreisbach, Service Director; Mr. John Detherage, Fire Chief; Mr. Geoff Robinson,
Police Lieutenant; Mr. Sam Perry, Community Development Director; Ms. Heidi Ridenour,
Finance Director; Mr. Chad Smith, Parks and Recreation Director; Mr. Chris Conard, Law
Director; and Ms. Heather Barbour, Clerk of Council.
2. Pledge of Allegiance.
3. Approval of Agenda.
Motion – To Approve the Agenda
(Voice Vote) 1st Ms. French 2nd Ms. Franklin
AYE # 7
NAY # 0
ABS # 0 …
Fri Jul 3, 2026 · 08:00
General
15 S. College Ave., Oxford
Thu Jul 2, 2026 · 17:00
Housing Advisory Commission
118 West High Street , Oxford
Wed Jul 1, 2026 · 18:00
Environmental Commission
15 S. College Avenue, Oxford
Mon Jun 29, 2026 · 09:00
General
Oxford Parking & Transportation Board to vote on vice-chair and parking code changes
The Oxford Parking & Transportation Board will meet to approve minutes, discuss a sidewalk gap analysis for the Bicycle & Pedestrian Master Plan, and vote on a vice-chair nomination. New business includes proposed changes to the parking code and a discussion on sidewalk safety related to recreational field relocation.
- Nominations and vote on vice-chair
- Proposed changes to Oxford Code 351.03 on parking within driveway aprons
- Sidewalk capacity and safety discussion for Chestnut Street recreational field relocation
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OXFORD PARKING & TRANSPORTATION BOARD
AGENDA:
June 29, 2026
Oxford Municipal Building, 15 South College Ave, First Floor Conference Room
9:00 AM
Chairperson: Carla Blackmar, Council Rep: Jim Vinch, Environmental Rep: Ken Vincent,
Planning Rep: Matt Arbuckle, Chamber Rep: Kathy Fawley, Members: Lee Fisher and David
Prytherch
Staff Liaison: Community Development Director, Sam Perry
Approval of Agenda
Approval of Minutes
1. Draft Minutes from April 17, 2026
Old Business
1. Bicycle & Pedestrian Master Plan Update - Status of Sidewalk Gap Analysis
New Business
1. Nominations and Vote on Vice-Chair
2. Proposed Changes to Oxford Code 351.03 Regarding Parking Within Driveway
Aprons - Oxford Police Department
3. Sidewalk Capacity and Safety Regarding Relocation of Recreational Fields to
Chestnut Street - Miami University
Adjournment
Tue Jun 23, 2026 · 18:30
Board of Zoning Appeals
118 W High Street, Oxford
Wed Jun 17, 2026 · 17:30
Board of Appeals Building/Housing
118 West High St. , Oxford
Tue Jun 16, 2026 · 19:30
City Council
Oxford City Council to hold public hearing on 2027 tax budget, consider Lake Forest subdivision approvals
The Oxford City Council will hold a public hearing on the 2027 tax budget, consider first readings of ordinances for the Lake Forest subdivision (4 lots on 97.292 acres) and Lake Forest Cove Section 1 (36 lots on 17.462 acres), and vote on resolutions for a water supply loan, a solar PV system at the Senior Center, and the purchase of two police vehicles for up to $87,364. A discussion on Flock cameras is also scheduled.
- Public Hearing — 2027 Tax Budget
- First Reading: Ordinance approving final subdivision for Lake Forest (4 lots, 97.292 acres, 1701/1983/1986 Lake Forest Drive)
- First Reading: Ordinance approving final subdivision for Lake Forest Cove Section 1 (36 lots, 17.462 acres, 1701 Lake Forest Drive)
- Resolution authorizing agreement with YellowLite Inc. for a solar PV system at the Senior Center
- Resolution authorizing purchase of two 2026 Ford Interceptor Utility vehicles at a cost not to exceed $87,364.00
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✓ Decided: Council approves reappointments, tax budget, and police vehicle purchase
The Oxford City Council approved a series of routine appointments to boards and commissions, adopted the 2027 tax budget, and authorized the purchase of two police vehicles for up to $87,364. The council also held a first reading on two subdivision plats for the Lake Forest development and discussed the use of Flock automated license plate reader cameras, hearing public comments on privacy concerns.
- Approved reappointments and appointments to Environmental Commission, Housing Advisory Commission, Oxford Parking & Transportation Advisory Board, Public Arts Commission, Oxford Recreation Board, and McCullough-Hyde Foundation (7-0)
- Adopted Resolution 7833 authorizing application for a Water Supply Revolving Loan Account for water facilities construction (7-0)
- Adopted Resolution 7834 authorizing agreement with YellowLite Inc. for a solar PV system at the Senior Center (7-0)
- Adopted Resolution 7835 authorizing purchase of two 2026 Ford Interceptor Utility vehicles at cost not to exceed $87,364 (7-0)
- Adopted Ordinance 3866 amending supplemental budget for FY 2026 (7-0)
- Adopted Ordinance 3867 authorizing the 2027 tax budget (7-0)
- Received first reading of final subdivision plat for Lake Forest (4 lots on 97.292 acres) and Lake Forest Cove Section 1 (36 lots on 17.462 acres) — no vote taken
- Discussed Flock ALPR camera use; no action taken
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AGENDA
OXFORD CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
COURTHOUSE
TUESDAY, JUNE 16, 2026 AT 7:30 PM
Michael Smith, Mayor
Alex French, Vice-Mayor Amber Franklin
Jason Bracken Roxanne Ornelas
William Snavely Jim Vinch
MEETING PROCEDURE: Comments from the Public are welcome at two different times during the course of the
meeting: (1) Comments on items not on the Agenda, and Consent Agenda items, will be heard under Public Comments
– and (2) Comments on all Resolutions and Ordinances will be heard during Council consideration of said item. Please
wait until you are recognized by the Mayor, state your name and address so that your comments may be properly
recorded and limit your remarks to a period of five minutes or less.
1. Roll Call.
2. Pledge of Allegiance.
3. Approval of Agenda.
4. Public Participation.
A. Appointments to Boards & Commissions
B. Public Hearing — 2027 Tax Budget (Heidi Ridenour, Finance Director)
C. Notice to Legislative Authority - DMP Express LLC, Oxford Pit Stop, 5182 College
Corner Pike, Oxford, Ohio 45056. (Douglas R. Elliott, Jr., City Manager)
D. Proclamation - "Pride Month"
E. Public Comments
The purpose of the public comments section is for members of the public to speak to the
City Council on any subject not scheduled on the Agenda, except consent agenda items. To
speak, you may approach the podium and wait to be addressed by the Mayor. You will
need to state your name and address …
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MINUTES
OXFORD CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
COURTHOUSE
TUESDAY, JUNE 16, 2026 AT 7:30 PM
MEETING PROCEDURE: Comments from the Public are welcome at two different times during the course of the
meeting: (1) Comments on items not on the Agenda, and Consent Agenda items, will be heard under Public Comments
– and (2) Comments on all Resolutions and Ordinances will be heard during Council consideration of said item. Please
wait until you are recognized by the Mayor, state your name and address so that your comments may be properly
recorded and limit your remarks to a period of five minutes or less.
1. Roll Call.
A regular meeting of the Oxford City Council was called to order by Mayor Smith on Tuesday,
June 16, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. Members in attendance were Jason Bracken, Jim Vinch, William
Snavely, Amber Franklin, Roxanne Ornelas, and Alex French.
Staff Members in Attendance
Mr. Douglas R. Elliott, Jr., City Manager; Ms. Jessica Greene, Assistant City Manager; Mr.
Michael Dreisbach, Service Director; Mr. John Detherage, Fire Chief; Mr. John Jones, Police
Chief; Mr. Sam Perry, Community Development Director; Ms. Heidi Ridenour, Finance
Director; Mr. Chad Smith, Parks and Recreation Director; Mr. Chris Conard, Law Director; Ms.
Reena Murphy, Sustainability Coordinator; and Ms. Heather Barbour, Clerk of Council.
2. Pledge of Allegiance.
3. Approval of Agenda.
Motion – To Approve the Agenda.
(Voice Vote) 1st Ms. French 2nd Ms. Orne …
Tue Jun 16, 2026 · 18:45
General
Council reviews progress on 2026 goals and retreat research
The Oxford City Council will hold a work session to discuss progress toward 2026 goals and review research initiatives from the council retreat. No votes or decisions are scheduled.
- Review of progress toward 2026 goals
- Discussion of City Council research initiatives from the council retreat
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✓ Decided: Council reviews 2026 goals, discusses 2027 budget priorities
The Oxford City Council held a work session to review progress on 2026 action items and discuss preliminary 2027 budget recommendations. No formal votes were taken on substantive matters; the session was informational and advisory only. Council discussed priorities including housing, transportation, and zoning but made no decisions.
- Entered executive session to consider appointments to boards and commissions (7-0)
- Returned from executive session (7-0)
- Adjourned at 7:24 p.m. (7-0)
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AGENDA
OXFORD CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION
COURTHOUSE
TUESDAY, JUNE 16, 2026 AT 6:45 PM
Michael Smith, Mayor
Alex French, Vice-Mayor Amber Franklin
Jason Bracken Roxanne Ornelas
William Snavely Jim Vinch
1. Roll Call.
2. Topic
A. Progress Toward 2026 Goals and the Review of City Council Research Initiatives from
the Council Retreat
3. Adjourn.
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MINUTES
OXFORD CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION
COURTHOUSE
TUESDAY, JUNE 16, 2026 AT 6:45 PM
1. Roll Call.
Motion – To Enter Executive Session at 6:30 p.m. O.R.C. Section 121.22 (G)(1) To Consider
Appointments to Boards and Commissions
(Roll Call Vote) 1st Ms. French 2nd Ms. Ornelas
AYE # 7
Ms. Ornelas, Mr. Snavely, Mr. Vinch, Mr. Bracken, Ms. Franklin, Ms. French, and Mayor
Smith
NAY # 0
ABS # 0
Motion – To Return from Executive Session at 6:44 p.m. O.R.C. Section 121.22 (G)(1) To
Consider Appointments to Boards and Commissions
(Voice Vote) 1st Ms. French 2nd Ms. Ornelas
AYE # 7
NAY # 0
ABS # 0
A work session meeting of the Oxford City Council was called to order by Mayor Smith on
Tuesday, June 16, 2026, at 6:45 p.m. Members in attendance were Jason Bracken, Jim Vinch,
William Snavely, Amber Franklin, Roxanne Ornelas, and Alex French.
Staff Members in Attendance
Mr. Douglas R. Elliott, Jr., City Manager; Ms. Jessica Greene, Assistant City Manager; Mr.
Michael Dreisbach, Service Director; Mr. John Detherage, Fire Chief; Mr. John Jones, Police
Chief; Mr. Sam Perry, Community Development Director; Ms. Heidi Ridenour, Finance
Director; Mr. Chad Smith, Parks and Recreation Director; Mr. Chris Conard, Law Director; Ms.
Reena Murphy, Sustainability Coordinator; and Ms. Heather Barbour, Clerk of Council.
2. Topic
A. Progress Toward 2026 Goals and the Review of City Council Research Initiatives from …
Tue Jun 16, 2026 · 18:30
General
Council to consider appointments to boards and commissions in executive session
The Oxford City Council will hold an executive session under Ohio law to discuss appointments to boards and commissions. No other business is listed on this brief agenda.
- Executive session under O.R.C. 121.22(G)(1) to consider appointments to boards and commissions
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AGENDA
OXFORD CITY COUNCIL EXECUTIVE SESSION
COURTHOUSE
TUESDAY, JUNE 16, 2026 AT 6:30 PM
Michael Smith, Mayor
Alex French, Vice-Mayor Amber Franklin
Jason Bracken Roxanne Ornelas
William Snavely Jim Vinch
1. Roll Call.
2. Executive Session
A. O.R.C. 121.22(G)(1) To Consider Appointments to Boards and Commissions
3. Adjourn.
Fri Jun 12, 2026 · 12:00
General
CIC to review Oxford Storage Solutions demolition grant
The Community Improvement Corporation will review applications for the Economic Activation Program, a Demolition & Site Readiness Reimbursement Grant for Oxford Storage Solutions, and a Revolving Loan Fund application from Vibe Beauty Collective LLC. The meeting also includes updates on Talawanda education, Clarence Place, and local business matters.
- Economic Activation Program review and incentive administration plan
- Demolition & Site Readiness Reimbursement Grant for Oxford Storage Solutions
- Revolving Loan Fund application from Vibe Beauty Collective LLC
- Talawanda Education Updates
- Clarence Place
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Lee & Rosemary Fisher Innovation College@Elm, Oxford
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COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT CORPORATION
AGENDA:
June 12, 2026
Lee & Rosemary Fisher Innovation College@Elm 3rd Floor 20 South Elm Street Oxford, Ohio
45056
12:00 PM
Call to Order
Approval of Agenda
Approval of Minutes
1. Minutes from the February 20, 2026, meeting.
Old Business
New Business
1. Economic Activation Program
o Program review
o Incentive administration plan
2. Demolition & Site Readiness Reimbursement Grant
o Oxford Storage Solutions application review
3. Revolving Loan Fund
o Vibe Beauty Collective LLC application review
4. Talawanda Education Updates
5. Clarence Place
6. Local Business Updates
7. ESP 461 Capstone
8. Placemaking Efforts
Open Floor Discussion
Adjournment
Thu Jun 11, 2026 · 16:00
General
Oxford civil rights commission to review draft ADA transition plan
The Oxford Civil Rights Commission will meet to approve minutes, hear member updates, and review a draft 2026 ADA Transition Plan. The meeting is procedural with one substantive discussion item requested by a commission member.
- Review of draft 2026 ADA Transition Plan
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15 South College Ave., Oxford
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CIVIL RIGHTS COMMISSION AGENDA:
June 11, 2026
Municipal Building 15 South College Ave. Oxford, Ohio 45056 Second Floor Conference Room
4:00 PM
Call to Order
Approval of Agenda
Approval of Minutes
1. Minutes of the December 11, 2025, meeting
Old Business
New Business
1. Updates from last meeting and commission member feedback.
2. Review of draft 2026 ADA Transition Plan
3. Discussion item as requested by Commission member Holmes.
Adjournment
Public Comments
Tue Jun 9, 2026 · 19:00
Planning Commission
Planning Commission to review conditional use modification at 4191 Kehr Road
The Oxford Planning Commission will hold a concept review for a conditional use modification at 4191 Kehr Road. The meeting also includes approval of minutes, public comments, and reports from boards and staff.
- Concept review – conditional use modification at 4191 Kehr Road
- Approval of minutes from May 12, 2026
- Public comments on items not on the agenda
- Reports from commissions, boards, committees, and staff
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AGENDA
PLANNING COMMISSION
TUESDAY, June 9, 2026
7:00 P.M.
Oxford Courthouse
118 W High Street
MEMBERS
Corey Watt, Chair, HAPC Rep.
Shana Rosenberg, Vice Chair , HAC Rep. Ann Kaufman Webster, CASC Rep.
Jason Bracken, Council & Environmental Commission Rep. Matt Arbuckle, OPTAB Rep.
William Snavely, Council Rep. Jeffrey Kruth, CIC Rep.
STAFF
Sam Perry, Director, Community Development
Zachary Moore, City Planner / GIS Coordinator
Christopher Conard, Law Director
I. Call to Order
II. Approval of Agenda
III. Approval of Minutes of May 12, 2026 1
IV. Public Comments Related to Items Not on the Agenda
V. Reports from Commissions, Boards, Committees & Staff
VI. Concept Review – Conditional Use Modification, 4191 Kehr Road 4
VII. Adjournment
MEETING PROCEDURE : Comments from the Public are welcome at two different times during the course of the meeting:
(1) Comments on items not on the Agenda will be heard under Public Comments Related to Items not on the Agenda – and
(2) Comments for all public hearing items will be heard during Planning Commission consideration of said item. Please
wait until you are recognized by the Chair, state your name and address so that your comments may be properly recorded
and limit your rema rks to a period of three minutes or less.
Mon Jun 8, 2026 · 12:30
General
Oxford Recreation Board to review park plans and 2027 budget prep
The Oxford Recreation Board will meet to approve the agenda and minutes, receive a progress update on the Park Master Plan, hear park project updates, and discuss action items for the 2027 budget. New business includes preparing the 2027 Capital Improvement Budget and reviewing a new skate park design concept.
- Park Master Plan Progress Update
- Park Project Updates
- Recap of Action Items for 2027 Budget
- Preparation for 2027 Capital Improvement Budget
- New Skate Park Design Concept Update
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✓ Decided: Recreation Board receives park master plan, skate park design updates
The Oxford Recreation Board met on June 8, 2026, and received updates on the park master plan progress, pickleball court paving, and a new skate park design concept. No formal votes were taken on these items; the meeting was largely informational and procedural. The board approved the agenda and minutes from the previous meeting.
- Approved agenda for June 8, 2026 meeting (voice vote, 4-0)
- Approved minutes from May 11, 2026 meeting (voice vote, 4-0)
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OXFORD RECREATION BOARD AGENDA:
June 8, 2026
Oxford Municipal Building, Second Floor Conference Room, 15 South College Ave. Oxford,
OH 45056
12:30 PM
Roll Call
Approval of Agenda
1. Approval of the Agenda for June 8, 2026, Oxford Recreation Board Meeting
Approval of Minutes
1. Approval of the Minutes from May 11, 2026, Meeting of the Oxford Recreation
Board.
Public Comment
Old Business
1. Park Master Plan Progress Update
2. Park Project Updates
3. Recap of Action Items to be researched for 2027 Budget
New Business
1. Preparation for 2027 Capital Improvement Budget
2. New Skate Park Design Concept Update
Report
1. Parks and Recreation Administrative Report
2. Recreation Board Member Administrative Reports
Adjournment
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MINUTES
OXFORD RECREATION BOARD
OXFORD MUNICIPAL BUILDING, SECOND FLOOR CONFERENCE ROOM,
15 SOUTH COLLEGE AVE. OXFORD, OH 45056
MONDAY, JUNE 8, 2026 AT 12:30 PM
Roll Call
Call to Order
The Oxford Recreation Board was called to order by Mr. Smith on Monday, June 8th, 2026 at
12:30pm.
Roll Call
Members in attendance: Adam Biessel; Sarah Meaney; Roxanne Ornelas and Jacob Young
Members absent were: Jake Richardson
Staff members present were: Chad Smith and Deanna Barbour
Approval of Agenda
1. Approval of the Agenda for June 8, 2026, Oxford Recreation Board Meeting
Motion to Approve
(Voice Vote) 1st Mr. Biessel 2nd Ms. Ornelas
AYE # 4
NAY # 0
ABS # 0
Approval of Minutes
1. Approval of the Minutes from May 11, 2026, Meeting of the Oxford Recreation Board.
Motion to Approve
(Voice Vote) 1st Ms. Ornelas 2nd Mr. Young
AYE # 4
NAY # 0
ABS # 0
Public Comment
No public comment
Old Business
1. Park Master Plan Progress Update
Mr. Smith advised consultant Will Younger from PROS was onsite last week to meet with
himself and Dustin Vanwinkle. Mr. Vanwinkle has 10 years experience with the Parks and
Recreation Department and Mr. Younger's purpose was to get boots on the ground and tour the
properties and see what he's working with. He took lots of pics and lots of notes. Mr. Smith and
Mr. Younger also walked the OATS trail and took more pics there. Mr. Smith stated lots of notes
for park p …
Mon Jun 8, 2026 · 17:30
Public Arts Commission of Oxford
Amtrak platform mural finalists to be selected
The Public Arts Commission will review mural submissions for the Amtrak platform project and select three semi-finalists. The commission will also choose a date for a special July meeting to discuss the mural design.
- Review Amtrak Platform Project Mural Submissions & Select Three Semi-Finalists
- Choose a Date for the Special Amtrak Mural Design Meeting in July
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PUBLIC ARTS COMMISSION OF OXFORD AGENDA:
June 8, 2026
Courthouse
118 West High Street
Oxford, Ohio 45056
5:30 PM
Approval of Agenda
Approval of Minutes
1. Minutes from the April 13th, 2026 Meeting
2. Minutes from the May 11th, 2026 Meeting
Business
1. Review Amtrak Platform Project Mural Submissions & Select Three Semi-
Finalists
2. Choose a Date for the Special Amtrak Mural Design Meeting in July
Announcements
Adjournment
Thu Jun 4, 2026 · 17:00
Housing Advisory Commission
Housing Commission reviews council goals and prepares recommendations
The Housing Advisory Commission will review council goals and research topics, and discuss recommendations to the City Council. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from the previous meeting and member announcements.
- Review of Council Goals and Research Topics
- Discussion of Recommendations to City Council
- Approval of minutes from May 7, 2026 meeting
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HOUSING ADVISORY COMMISSION AGENDA:
June 4, 2026
Courthouse
5:00 PM
Approval of Agenda
Approval of Minutes
1. Minutes from the May 7th, 2026 Meeting.
Old Business
New Business
1. Review Council Goals and Research Topics
2. Recommendations to City Council
3. Announcements and Communications from HAC Members
Adjournment
Wed Jun 3, 2026 · 19:00
Environmental Commission
Environmental Commission to discuss 2027 research areas and solar projects
The Oxford Environmental Commission will consider approving minutes from May 6, 2026, and then discuss new business including Council 2027 Areas to Research, member updates from various boards, and staff updates on solar projects and the Environmental Division quarterly report.
- Approval of May 6, 2026 minutes
- Council 2027 Areas to Research discussion
- Member updates from City Council, Planning Commission, Parking and Transportation Advisory Board, and Climate Action Steering Committee
- Staff updates on solar projects
- Quarterly report from Environmental Division
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ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION AGENDA:
June 3, 2026
Municipal Building 15 South College Ave. Oxford, Ohio 45056 First Floor Conference Room
7:00 PM
Jason Bracken, Chair, Planning Commission Representative and City Council Member; Jim
Vinch, Vice-Chair and City Council Representative; Peggy Branstrator; Michael Vanni; Ken
Vincent; Becky Mathers; Barbara Smyth
Reena Murphy, Sustainability Coordinator
Approval of Agenda
Approval of Minutes
1. Approval of the May 6th, 2026 Minutes
Old Business
New Business
1. Council 2027 Areas to Research
2. Member Updates
• City Council
• Planning Commission
• Parking and Transportation Advisory Board
• Climate Action Steering Committee
3. Staff Updates
• Solar Projects
• Quarterly Report from Environmental Division
Adjournment
Wed Jun 3, 2026 · 14:00
General
Economic Activation Program information session held
The Oxford General meeting is an information session on the Economic Activation Program, covering its four phases: Identify, Inform, Incentivize, and Enforce. No decisions or votes are scheduled; the session is for presentation and public Q&A.
- Presentation of the Economic Activation Program overview
- Q&A session for in-person and virtual attendees
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ECONOMIC ACTIVATION PROGRAM INFORMATION
SESSION AGENDA:
June 3, 2026
Courthouse
2:00 PM
Introduction
1. Link to join the Teams Meeting and link to the Economic Activation Program
webpage, or visit www.cityofoxford.org/Economic_Activation
Program Overview
1. Identify
2. Inform
3. Incentivize
4. Enforce
Question and Answer Session For In-Person and Virtual Attendees
Conclusion
Tue Jun 2, 2026 · 19:30
City Council
Oxford City Council to vote on new water treatment facility and parking gate system
The Oxford City Council will hold its regular meeting on June 2, 2026, at 7:30 PM in the Courthouse. The council will consider routine items under the consent agenda, including minutes from previous meetings and a resolution for a School Resource Officer program. Key decisions include authorizing a new water treatment facility and purchasing a parking garage gate system.
- Resolution to authorize construction of a new water treatment facility with a total cost not to exceed $XX (contingency included)
- Resolution to purchase a new entry and exit lane gate system for the City Parking Garage for $26,449.00
- First reading of an ordinance amending the 2026 Supplemental Budget
- First reading of an ordinance authorizing the 2027 Tax Budget
- Second reading of an ordinance approving replacement pages to the Oxford Codified Ordinances
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✓ Decided: Council approved water treatment plant bid and parking garage gate system
The council adopted two resolutions: one accepting a bid for a new water softening facility (Resolution 7831) and another authorizing a $26,449 agreement for a parking garage gate system (Resolution 7832). Both passed 7-0. Two ordinances received first readings: a supplemental budget for FY 2026 and the 2027 tax budget. A second-reading ordinance to update the codified ordinances was adopted 7-0. Public comments focused on housing advocacy and an upcoming fair housing training event.
- Adopted Resolution 7831 accepting bid for new water treatment softening facility (7-0)
- Adopted Resolution 7832 authorizing $26,449 parking garage gate system purchase (7-0)
- Adopted Ordinance 3865 approving replacement pages to codified ordinances (7-0)
- Gave first reading to supplemental budget ordinance for FY 2026
- Gave first reading to 2027 tax budget ordinance
Courthouse 118 West Hight Street, Oxford
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AGENDA
OXFORD CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
COURTHOUSE
TUESDAY, JUNE 2, 2026 AT 7:30 PM
Michael Smith, Mayor
Alex French, Vice-Mayor Amber Franklin
Jason Bracken Roxanne Ornelas
William Snavely Jim Vinch
MEETING PROCEDURE: Comments from the Public are welcome at two different times during the course of the
meeting: (1) Comments on items not on the Agenda, and Consent Agenda items, will be heard under Public Comments
– and (2) Comments on all Resolutions and Ordinances will be heard during Council consideration of said item. Please
wait until you are recognized by the Mayor, state your name and address so that your comments may be properly
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1. Roll Call.
2. Pledge of Allegiance.
3. Approval of Agenda.
4. Public Participation.
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MINUTES
OXFORD CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
COURTHOUSE
TUESDAY, JUNE 2, 2026 AT 7:30 PM
MEETING PROCEDURE: Comments from the Public are welcome at two different times during the course of the
meeting: (1) Comments on items not on the Agenda, and Consent Agenda items, will be heard under Public Comments
– and (2) Comments on all Resolutions and Ordinances will be heard during Council consideration of said item. Please
wait until you are recognized by the Mayor, state your name and address so that your comments may be properly
recorded and limit your remarks to a period of five minutes or less.
1. Roll Call.
A regular meeting of the Oxford City Council was called to order by Mayor Smith on Tuesday,
June 2, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. Members in attendance were Amber Franklin, Alex French, Roxanne
Ornelas, Jason Bracken, William Snavely, and Jim Vinch.
Staff Members in Attendance
Mr. Douglas R. Elliott, Jr., City Manager; Ms. Jessica Greene, Assistant City Manager; Mr.
Michael Dreisbach, Service Director; Mr. John Detherage, Fire Chief; Mr. John Jones, Police
Chief; Ms. Heidi Ridenour, Finance Director; Mr. Sam Perry, Community Development
Director; Mr. TJ Scanlon, Assistant Law Director; and Ms. Heather Barbour, Clerk of Council.
2. Pledge of Allegiance.
3. Approval of Agenda.
Motion – To Approve the Agenda.
(Voice Vote) 1st Mr. Snavely 2nd Ms. French
AYE # 0
NAY # 0
ABS # 0
Motion – To Replace Pages 50 & 84 in the Council Packe …
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💰 Federal awards (top 9 by amount)
Largest recent federal contract/grant awards to recipients in this city (2023–present), via USAspending.gov.
| $516,618 | MIAMI UNIVERSITY Department of Defense · SPRING SEMESTER 2026 NROTC MIDSHIPMEN TUITION AND ALLOWABLE FEES. |
| $514,900 | MIAMI UNIVERSITY Department of Defense · EDUCATIONAL SERVICE AGREEMENT |
| $444,964 | MIAMI UNIVERSITY Department of Defense · EDUCATIONAL SERVICE AGREEMENT |
| $165,251 | MIAMI UNIVERSITY Department of Defense · GRADUATE RESEARCH ASSISTANCE SUPPORT |
| $99,185 | ENVIRONMENTAL SOLUTIONS AQ LLC Environmental Protection Agency · UNDERGROUND INJECTION CONTROL (UIC) FIELD INSPECTION REQUIREMENT ISSUE |
| $98,960 | ENVIRONMENTAL SOLUTIONS AQ LLC Environmental Protection Agency · UNDERGROUND INJECTION CONTROL (UIC) FIELD INSPECTION REQUIREMENT, TASK |
| $78,810 | ENVIRONMENTAL SOLUTIONS AQ LLC Environmental Protection Agency · WITNESS OF 90 MECHANICAL INTEGRITY TESTS (MITS) TO SUPPORT THE UNDERGR |
| $57,650 | ENVIRONMENTAL SOLUTIONS AQ LLC Environmental Protection Agency · THIS ACTION PROVIDES FUNDING FOR YEAR 2 OF THE MITS CONTRACT #68HE0523 |
| $38,410 | MIAMI UNIVERSITY Department of the Interior · NTN ACID PRECIP MONITORING, SITE OH09 MIAMI UNIVERSITY OF OHIO |
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Business establishments7,537 (148,073 employees · 2023)
Fair Market Rent (2BR)$1,287/mo (127 assisted households · 2025)
Adults with low literacy16.4% (low numeracy 26% · 2017)
Sources: BLS LAUS, IRS SOI, FEMA, NHTSA FARS, Census CBP, HUD, NCES PIAAC
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Permitted housing units
Outcomes — economic mobility
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