Wyoming public meetings in 2025

Architectural Review Board

The Architectural Review Board and Historic Preservation Commission will meet on December 17, 2025 at 7:00 PM in the City Building Conference Room. The agenda includes approval of the November 19, 2025 meeting minutes and a continued discussion by the Form Subcommittee on updates to Chapter 1336 and the historic design guidelines. The meeting will also include a miscellaneous item before adjournment.

• Approve minutes from the November 19, 2025 Historic Preservation Commission & Architectural Review Board meeting
• Continue discussion on updates to Chapter 1336 and the historic design guidelines (Form Subcommittee)

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission and Architectural Review Board will meet on Dec. 17, 2025. They will approve the minutes from the Nov. 19, 2025 meeting and continue discussion on proposed updates to Chapter 1336 and the city’s historic design guidelines. The agenda also includes a miscellaneous item before adjourning.

• Approve minutes from the Nov. 19, 2025 HPC‑ARB meeting
• Continue discussion on updates to Chapter 1336
• Continue discussion on historic design guidelines
• Miscellaneous item
• Adjourn

The Historic Preservation Commission and Architectural Review Board approved the November 19, 2025 minutes unanimously. Members decided not to change Chapter 1336 or the Design Guidelines at this meeting, but will receive legal training from the City Solicitor in January and review ordinance examples at the following meeting. They also agreed to create a subcommittee to begin drafting updates to Chapter 1336, with Design Guideline revisions to follow. The meeting was adjourned unanimously at 8:05 p.m.

• Approved November 19, 2025 HPC‑ARB minutes (unanimous)
• Decided no immediate changes to Chapter 1336 or Design Guidelines
• Agreed to schedule legal training with City Solicitor in January
• Agreed to review preservation ordinance examples at next meeting
• Resolved to form a subcommittee to draft updates to Chapter 1336
• Motion to adjourn passed unanimously

City Council

The Wyoming City Council will hold a public hearing and a second reading on an ordinance that approves the development plan for the Hilltop Primary School at 425 Oliver Road and amends the city zoning code. The meeting also includes several budget and personnel ordinances, including salary adjustments for city employees, revenue appropriations for 2026, and new penalty provisions. A resolution will authorize a contract with The Motz Group to install a turf athletic field at the Recreation Center (Contract #573077-01). All items will be adopted or set for further action under suspended rules.

• Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 26-2024 to fix salaries and compensation for all city positions
• Ordinance appropriating revenues, transferring funds, and allocating expenses for the 2026 fiscal year
• Ordinance adding specific penalty provisions to Sections 351.18 and 351.19 of the codified ordinances
• Ordinance approving the Hilltop Primary School development plan at 425 Oliver Road and amending the zoning code (public hearing, second reading)
• Resolution authorizing the City Manager to contract with The Motz Group for a turf athletic field at the Recreation Center (Contract #573077-01)

The council approved the consent agenda unanimously. It adopted an emergency ordinance updating city employee salaries and compensation, and passed three appropriations ordinances for city funds and the 2026 budget, all with every member voting yes. The council also adopted parking penalty provisions, received the Planning Commission report recommending the Hilltop Primary School development plan, set a public hearing for that plan, and authorized a contract with The Motz Group to install a turf athletic field.

• Approved Consent Agenda (all voting yes)
• Adopted emergency salary and compensation ordinance (all voting yes)
• Adopted Ordinance Appropriating Revenues and Transfers (all voting yes)
• Adopted Ordinance Making Appropriations for 2026 expenses (all voting yes)
• Adopted Ordinance adding specific parking penalty provisions (all voting yes)
• Received Planning Commission report on Hilltop Primary School development (all voting yes)
• Set first reading and public hearing for Hilltop Primary School Development Plan (all voting yes)
• Authorized contract with The Motz Group for turf athletic field at Recreation Center (all voting yes)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will consider a request to convert the attached garage at 63 Chestnut Avenue into living space and to relocate the required parking to the front yard. The request was denied because it conflicts with City of Wyoming Ordinance Section 1155.05 on parking requirements and Section 1151.06(d) on driveway width for an “A” Single-Family Residence District. The meeting also includes routine items such as approval of minutes, swearing‑in of witnesses, and excusal of absent members.

• Denial of garage‑to‑living‑space conversion at 63 Chestnut Avenue (violates Ordinance §§1155.05, 1151.06(d))

The Board of Zoning Appeals denied the variance request to convert the garage at 63 Chestnut Avenue into living space and to relocate parking to the front yard. The denial passed by a 4‑0 roll call vote. The meeting also approved the prior minutes, excused an absent member, and adjourned.

• Denied front-yard parking variance for 63 Chestnut Ave (4-0)
• Approved November 11, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Excused absent member Abigail Horn (voice vote)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Recreation Commission

The Recreation Commission reviewed youth and adult sports enrollment and discussed upcoming facility improvements. The body reported on the design phase of Chisholm Park and the planned timeline for the Turf A project at the Recreation Center.

• Chisholm Park project is currently in the design phase
• Turf A project at the Recreation Center is planned for January 2026 to April 2026, pending budget approval
• New partnership with STAR Soccer Club for turf use and clinics
• Youth Basketball enrollment increased to 350 players from 318 last season
• New Ping Pong Club starting winter Wednesday nights in the Rec Center basement

Urban Forestry & Beautification Commission

The Wyoming Urban Forestry & Beautification Commission will review and discuss several old‑business items, including a maintenance update for Stearns Woods, a potential funding opportunity from the Ohio River Foundation, a maple syrup topic, the 2026 planning schedule, and a weed ordinance discussion. The meeting will also include resident input, new business items, and a miscellaneous sharing segment. The commission will vote to approve the minutes from the October 29, 2025 meeting.

• Approve minutes from the October 29, 2025 meeting
• Stearns Woods maintenance update
• Potential Ohio River Foundation funding
• Weed ordinance discussion
• 2026 planning schedule/calendar

The commission approved the minutes from the October 29, 2025 meeting. The discussion of the weed ordinance was tabled, with staff to distribute a copy of the current ordinance and revisit the matter in January. No other formal actions or votes were recorded.

• Approved October 29, 2025 minutes
• Tabled weed ordinance discussion (to be revisited in January)
• Staff to send current weed ordinance copy to the board

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will review the Annual DEI Report and the city's cybersecurity policy regarding HB96. Members will also discuss meeting topics, meeting length, and finalize committee assignments.

• Annual DEI Report
• City’s Cybersecurity Policy (HB96)
• Finalization of committee assignments
• Discussion on meeting topics and length

The Committee reviewed the city’s upcoming cybersecurity program required by House Bill 96 and noted it will be presented for adoption at the December City Council meeting. Members also discussed meeting length, scheduling, and a proposal for an annual planning session and quarterly commission updates, with staff tasked to draft proposals for the February Committee meeting. The annual Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion report was presented and will be formally received by Council on December 15, 2025. No formal approvals, votes, or resolutions were adopted.

City Council

The Wyoming City Council will meet to approve minutes, consider a new mass notification system, and conduct the election of a mayor and vice mayor. The agenda includes the swearing in of council-elects and the appointment of a temporary chair.

• Election of Mayor and Vice Mayor
• Swearing in of Council-Elects
• Appointment of Temporary Chair
• Approval of November 17, 2025 Council Minutes
• New Mass Notification System announcement

The council approved the consent agenda, including the November 17, 2025 meeting minutes. Council‑elect members were sworn in, Emily Supinger was appointed Temporary Chair, and Debby Martin was appointed Clerk of Council. Melissa Monich was elected Mayor and April Robles was elected Vice Mayor by acclamation, each receiving unanimous support. The meeting was adjourned at 6:31 p.m.

• Approved Consent Agenda (Nov 17 2025 minutes) – all voting yes
• Appointed Emily Supinger as Temporary Chair – all voting yes
• Elected Melissa Monich as Mayor by acclamation – all voting yes
• Elected April Robles as Vice Mayor by acclamation – all voting yes
• Appointed Debby Martin as Clerk of Council – all voting yes
• Adjourned special meeting sine die – all voting yes
• Adjourned meeting at 6:31 p.m. – all voting yes

Community Improvement Corporation

The annual business meeting will review and adopt several governance policies, receive updates on the transfer of 606 Oak Avenue and plumbing repairs at 400 Wyoming Avenue, and elect officers for the corporation. The board will also consider miscellaneous items before adjourning.

• Update on transfer of 606 Oak Avenue
• Update on plumbing repairs at 400 Wyoming Avenue
• Review of Conflict of Interest Policy
• Review of Whistleblower Policy
• Election of Chair, Vice‑Chair, Treasurer, and Secretary

The Wyoming Community Improvement Corporation approved the installation of a new sewer lateral at 400 Wyoming Avenue, authorizing up to $50,000. It also approved $10,000 for second‑floor plumbing and HVAC repairs and renewed the lease for the second‑floor office at 506 Wyoming Avenue. Trustees retained the existing slate of officers and approved the minutes from the July 18, 2025 meeting.

• Approved installation of additional sewer lateral at 400 Wyoming Ave, up to $50,000 (unanimous roll‑call vote)
• Approved payment for second‑floor plumbing and HVAC repairs, up to $10,000 (unanimous roll‑call vote)
• Approved three‑year lease renewal for 506 Wyoming Ave, 2nd floor office (unanimous roll‑call vote)
• Approved minutes of the July 18, 2025 meeting (unanimous voice vote)
• Retained current officers: Chair Barry Porter, Vice Chair Chris Harmon, Treasurer Jennifer Smith, Secretary Jon Boss (unanimous roll‑call vote)
• Excused absent member Jodi Woffington (unanimous voice vote)
• Adjourning the meeting (unanimous voice vote)

Architectural Review Board

The Architectural Review Board will continue its review of an application to construct a two‑story addition and change the roof materials on a property at 128 Springfield Pike, located in the Village Historic District. The board will also discuss historic review fees, commission training, and possible code updates. Approval of prior meeting minutes from October 9, 2025 and November 6, 2025 will be considered.

• Application to construct a 2‑story addition and change roof materials at 128 Springfield Pike (Village Historic District)
• Approval of prior meeting minutes – October 9, 2025 HPC‑ARB and November 6, 2025 ARB
• Discussion of historic review fees
• Commission training
• Potential code updates

The Historic Preservation Commission and Architectural Review Board approved the application for a two‑story rear addition and roof replacement at 128 Springfield Pike, requiring CertainTeed Grand Manor shingles. City staff announced a change to the historic review fee structure so minor projects such as roofs, windows, or porch repairs will no longer require the $200 fee beginning in 2026. Members agreed to hold training sessions in early 2026 with the City Solicitor and a second preservation‑focused session later in the year. The board also decided to conduct a full review of Chapter 1336 and the Design Guidelines in 2026.

• Approved October 9, 2025 HPC‑ARB minutes (unanimous)
• Approved November 6, 2025 ARB minutes (unanimous)
• Approved 128 Springfield Pike rear addition and roof replacement, requiring CertainTeed Grand Manor shingles (unanimous)
• Adjusted historic review fee: minor projects exempt starting 2026 (consensus)
• Planned early‑2026 training with City Solicitor on legal authority and guidelines (agreed)
• Planned second preservation‑focused training in 2026 (agreed)
• Decided to conduct full review of Chapter 1336 and Design Guidelines in 2026 with specialist support (consensus)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission and Architectural Review Board will meet to approve prior minutes and continue reviewing a proposal to construct a two-story addition and change roof materials on a property in the Village Historic District.

• Review of 128 Springfield Pike addition and roof material change application
• Approval of October 9, 2025 and November 6, 2025 meeting minutes
• Discussion of Historic Review Fees and Commission Training

The Historic Preservation Commission and Architectural Review Board approved the application for 128 Springfield Pike, allowing a two‑story rear addition and requiring the roof be replaced with CertainTeed Grand Manor shingles in either Colonial Slate or Sherwood Forest. The motion passed unanimously. The City Council directed staff to modify the historic review fee structure so that minor changes such as roofs, windows, or porch repairs will no longer require the $200 fee starting in 2026.

• Approved 128 Springfield Pike addition and roof replacement (unanimous)
• Council directed adjustment of historic review fee structure (effective 2026)
• Approved October 9, 2025 HPC‑ARB minutes (unanimous)
• Approved November 6, 2025 ARB minutes (unanimous)
• Moved to adjourn meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The Wyoming City Council will vote on the 2026 Capital Improvement Program and approve the city's 2026 budget. The body will also authorize up to $20 million in bond anticipation notes for water, road, and various improvements.

• Adoption of 2026 Capital Improvement Program
• Adoption of 2026 appropriations ordinance
• Adoption of 2026 revised fees and charges
• Authorization of up to $1.5M water system improvement bond anticipation notes
• Authorization of up to $8.5M road improvement bond anticipation notes

The council approved the consent agenda unanimously. A public hearing on the 2026 Capital Improvement Program was held, after which the council adopted the program by roll‑call vote with all voting yes. No other substantive motions were decided at this meeting.

• Approved Consent Agenda (all voting yes)
• Adopted 2026 Capital Improvement Program (all voting yes)
• Sworn in Scotty Cook as police officer (oath administered)
• Sworn in Andrew Petiniot as police officer (oath administered)

Environmental Stewardship Commission

The commission will review updates on residential food waste and recycling. Members will also discuss lawn treatment education and planning for the 2026 Upcycle Day.

• Food waste drop off expansion
• Green Business Awards and Green Your Schools grant programs
• Planning for 2026 Upcycle Day
• Lawn treatment education follow-up with Meghan Johnson and Lauren Bowman
• Selection of ESC officers in December meeting

The Environmental Stewardship Commission approved the October 8, 2025 meeting minutes. It scheduled Upcycle Day for April 18, 2026 and Junk Day for April 25, 2026. Laren Albarella was assigned to draft instructions for maintaining the Community Garden compost bin. The commission will discuss a grant application to expand the Residential Food Waste program and the location of a second pollinator garden at the December meeting.

• Approved October 8, 2025 meeting minutes
• Scheduled Upcycle Day for April 18, 2026
• Scheduled Junk Day for April 25, 2026
• Assigned Laren Albarella to draft compost bin maintenance instructions

Planning Commission

The Wyoming Planning Commission will discuss the Hilltop Primary School Development Plan located at 425 Oliver Road, referencing Chapter 1133 of the Planning & Zoning Code. The meeting also includes routine items such as approving the May 12, 2025 minutes, welcoming new high school student volunteers, and a citizen participation segment.

• Review of the Hilltop Primary School Development Plan, 425 Oliver Road, per Chapter 1133 of the Planning & Zoning Code
• Approval of the May 12, 2025 meeting minutes
• Welcome of new 2025‑2026 High School Student/City Volunteer Program participants

The commission approved the February 24, 2025 meeting minutes by voice vote, with all members voting yes. The commission also reviewed the Hilltop Primary School Development Plan and listed several items that will require clarification or waivers, but no formal vote on the plan was taken.

• Approved February 24, 2025 meeting minutes (voice vote, unanimous)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will consider two pending applications. It will deny a request for a detached garage at 277 Fleming Road because it violates front‑yard setback rules in the AA Single‑Family Residence District. It will also deny a request for a circular drive at 546 Woodbrook Lane because it violates driveway design rules in the AAA Single‑Family Residence District. The meeting will also approve the October 21, 2025 minutes and handle routine items.

• Denial of detached garage at 277 Fleming Road (front‑yard setback violation, Section 1153.04(a)(1))
• Denial of circular drive at 546 Woodbrook Lane (front‑yard driveway violation, Section 1153.06)
• Approval of October 21, 2025 meeting minutes

The Board unanimously approved the October 14, 2025 meeting minutes. It also approved the front‑yard setback variance request for 277 Fleming Road by a 4‑0 vote. The circular driveway variance for 546 Woodbrook Lane was discussed but no decision was recorded.

• Approved October 14, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved front‑yard setback variance for 277 Fleming Road (4‑0)
• No decision on 546 Woodbrook Lane circular driveway variance

Architectural Review Board

The Architectural Review Board will conduct a preliminary review of the Hilltop Primary School Development Plan located at 425 Oliver Road, as required by Chapter 1133 of the Zoning Code. The board will also discuss the appointment of a new chair and the appointment of an HPC representative. Additional items include welcoming high school student and city volunteer program participants and miscellaneous business.

• Preliminary review of the Hilltop Primary School Development Plan, 425 Oliver Road
• Discussion of appointment of a new Chair
• Discussion of appointment of an HPC Representative

The Architectural Review Board voted unanimously to recommend the Hilltop Primary School Development Plan proceed as presented, with two conditions: the design team will explore reducing the retaining‑wall height and the plan will be returned for review if major exterior changes occur due to budget constraints. The board also appointed Mark Browning as the incoming chair effective January 2026 and named Dean Lutton as the ARB representative to the Historic Preservation Commission. The meeting was adjourned after a unanimous motion.

• Recommend Hilltop Primary School Development Plan move forward with conditions – approved unanimously
• Appoint Mark Browning as incoming Chair effective Jan 2026 – approved unanimously
• Appoint Dean Lutton as ARB representative to Historic Preservation Commission – approved unanimously
• Adjourn meeting – approved unanimously

Recreation Commission

The Wyoming Recreation Commission will consider a review of fees for 2026, discuss the need for a committee chair to lead meetings, and receive reports from the chairperson, city council, schools, and administration, including a research study at Crescent Park. The agenda also includes routine items such as approving February 2025 meeting minutes and reviewing various sports, events, and park facilities.

• Approval of February 2025 meeting minutes
• Research study at Crescent Park
• 2026 fee review
• Selection of a committee chair to lead meetings
• OPRA membership discussion

The Recreation Commission unanimously approved the February 2025 minutes. The meeting was then unanimously adjourned. No other motions requiring a vote were recorded. Staff and members provided reports on staffing, city projects, youth and adult sports, facilities, and program updates.

• Approved February 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will review the 2026 City Budget and the Hamilton County Property Tax Rollback. The body will also discuss traffic on Compton Road and a proclamation against hate.

• 2026 City Budget
• Hamilton County Property Tax Rollback
• Compton Road Traffic
• Speak Up and Stand Up Against Hate Proclamation
• Executive Session regarding public employee compensation

The Committee heard an update on community events, noting an 88% increase in programming and outlining new activities planned for 2026. Members discussed feedback collection, tailgate event locations, and a permanent event display at the Village Green. They reviewed a Hamilton County property‑tax exemption proposal that could cost the city $128,000 annually, but the county did not vote, so there is no immediate impact. No formal decisions, approvals, or votes were recorded.

Urban Forestry & Beautification Commission

The Wyoming Urban Forestry & Beautification Commission will approve September meeting minutes and review past events like the Fall Festival. The agenda includes planning for a Stearns Woods maintenance day and discussing trail diversion and routing.

• Approval of September 24, 2025 meeting minutes
• Review of Fall Festival and Beautification Awards
• Planning for Stearns Woods maintenance day
• Discussion of trail diversion and routing
• City Manager annual visit

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will review two denied requests for residential property modifications. The board will consider appeals regarding a detached garage and a circular driveway that were found to violate city ordinances.

• Case #14-25: Request for a detached garage within the front yard setback at 277 Fleming Road
• Case #11-25: Request for a circular drive within the front yard at 546 Woodbrook Lane

The Board approved a side‑yard setback variance for 4 Worthington Avenue with a 3‑1 vote. It also approved a front‑yard setback variance for 10 Elm Avenue unanimously (4‑0). Finally, it approved front‑yard, driveway‑width, and retaining‑wall variances for 221 Hilltop Lane unanimously (4‑0). All motions were carried.

• Approved side‑yard setback variance for 4 Worthington Ave (3-1)
• Approved front‑yard setback variance for 10 Elm Ave (4-0)
• Approved front‑yard, driveway‑width, and retaining‑wall variances for 221 Hilltop Lane (4-0)

City Council

The Wyoming City Council will hold public hearings and readings on several ordinances, including the adoption of revised fees and charges for 2026 and bond anticipation notes totaling up to $10,000,000 for water system and road improvements. Council members will also conduct second readings of the fee ordinance and the bond ordinances before setting them for third reading. Additional items include appointing high‑school students to the Volunteer Board and awarding historic preservation and urban forestry honors.

• Public hearing on the Ordinance Adopting the Revised Fees and Charges for 2026
• Second reading of the Ordinance Adopting the Revised Fees and Charges for 2026
• Public hearing on bond anticipation notes: $1,500,000 water system, $8,500,000 road improvement, and $10,000,000 various purpose
• Second reading of each bond anticipation ordinance (water, road, and various purpose)
• Appointment of students to the High School Student City Volunteer Board and Commissions Program

The council unanimously approved the consent agenda and the appointment of 30 high‑school students to the City Volunteer Board. Council members discussed a resident’s report of hate‑crime vandalism and said they will continue to consider actions. A public hearing was held on proposed 2026 fee and charge changes, but no vote was taken.

• Approved consent agenda (all voting yes)
• Approved student appointments to High School Volunteer Board (voice vote, all yes)
• Discussed hate‑crime incident; pledged further discussion (no vote)
• Presented revised 2026 fees and charges (no vote)

Architectural Review Board

The joint Historic Preservation Commission and Architectural Review Board will consider several applications affecting properties in the Village Historic District. Items include modifications to a porch at 307 Grove Avenue, a revised garage proposal at 19 Worthington Avenue, and a two‑story addition with roof changes at 128 Springfield Pike. The board will also hold a preliminary discussion on the Elm Elementary reconstruction with Ruetschle Architects. The meeting will conclude with miscellaneous items.

• 307 Grove Avenue – modification of front and rear porches in Village Historic District
• 19 Worthington Avenue – revised application to construct detached garage in Village Historic District
• 128 Springfield Pike – application for 2‑story addition and roof material change in Village Historic District
• Elm Elementary Reconstruction – preliminary discussion with Ruetschle Architects

The Historic Preservation Commission and Architectural Review Board approved the minutes from their August 27 and September 4 meetings unanimously. They also approved the field changes to the porch at 307 Grove Avenue and the revised garage design at 19 Worthington Avenue, adding conditions for downward‑shielded lighting and specific siding details. The application for a two‑story addition and roof replacement at 128 Springfield Pike was continued to the November 19 meeting. A preliminary discussion was held on the Elm Primary School reconstruction, but no decision was made.

• Approved August 27, 2025 ARB meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved September 4, 2025 joint HPC‑ARB meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved field changes to porch at 307 Grove Ave (unanimous)
• Approved revised garage design at 19 Worthington Ave with lighting and siding conditions (unanimous)
• Continued 128 Springfield Pike addition and roof replacement application to Nov 19 meeting
• Discussed Elm Primary School reconstruction concepts (no decision)

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission and Architectural Review Board will review applications for modifications and additions to properties in the Village Historic District. The body will also hold a preliminary discussion regarding the reconstruction of Elm Elementary.

• Modifications to front and rear porches at 307 Grove Avenue
• Revised application for a detached garage at 19 Worthington Avenue
• Application for a 2-story addition and roof material change at 128 Springfield Pike
• Preliminary discussion with Ruetschle Architects on Elm Elementary Reconstruction

The Historic Preservation Commission and Architectural Review Board approved the minutes from their August 27 and September 4 meetings. They also approved the field‑change porch modifications at 307 Grove Avenue. The board unanimously approved the revised detached‑garage design at 19 Worthington Avenue, adding conditions for downward‑shielded exterior lighting and specific siding details.

• Approved August 27, 2025 ARB meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved September 4, 2025 joint HPC‑ARB meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved field‑change porch modifications at 307 Grove Avenue (unanimous)
• Approved revised garage design at 19 Worthington Avenue with lighting and siding conditions (unanimous)
• Continued 128 Springfield Pike addition and roof application to November 19, 2025 meeting

Environmental Stewardship Commission

The commission will hear from guest speakers on environmentally friendly lawn treatment options. Members will also receive updates on residential food waste and the expansion of food waste drop-offs.

• Lawn Treatment Education presentation by Meghan Johnson and Lauren Bowman
• Food Waste Drop Off Expansion update
• Fall Festival debrief
• Pollinator Garden discussion

The commission approved the September 10, 2025 meeting minutes. It decided to hold a follow‑up discussion on the lawn‑care education and marketing proposal at the November 12, 2025 meeting. The commission also decided to begin planning for the 2026 Upcycle Day and the 2026 Green Your School grant program at that same November meeting.

• Approved September 10, 2025 meeting minutes
• Decided to conduct follow‑up discussion on lawn‑care education proposal at Nov 12, 2025 meeting
• Decided to begin planning 2026 Upcycle Day at Nov 12, 2025 meeting
• Decided to begin planning 2026 Green Your School grants at Nov 12, 2025 meeting

Economic Development Commission

The commission will hold a conversation with Ryan Welch of The Delmonico and discuss property maintenance efforts. Members will also review Master Plan implementation and receive updates on the Wyoming-Lockland Gateway Streetscape.

• Conversation with Ryan Welch, The Delmonico
• Review of property maintenance efforts
• Master Plan implementation discussion
• Wyoming-Lockland Gateway Streetscape development updates

The commission approved the April 1, 2025 meeting minutes by unanimous voice vote. A subcommittee was appointed to manage the $52,000 Hamilton County façade improvement grant, with City Council considering a matching contribution. No other substantive actions were taken at this meeting.

• Approved April 1, 2025 minutes (unanimous voice vote)
• Appointed façade grant subcommittee (Chris Harmon, Alexandria Porter, Jim Hilb, Tim Kiley, Bryan Blade)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will hear a brief presentation from the Mayors for Peace Organization. It will then review and discuss Capital Improvement Program (CIP) projects. A miscellaneous agenda item will be addressed before adjournment.

• Mayors for Peace Organization presentation (10 minutes)
• Review of CIP Projects (60 minutes)
• Miscellaneous items

The Committee of the Whole reviewed the Mayors for Peace invitation and presented the 2026‑2030 Capital Improvement Program, including road, water, sidewalk, recreation, and camera projects. No motions were adopted, denied, or voted on, and no items were formally approved or tabled.

Streets & Roads Committee

The Streets & Roads Committee will hold an executive session to interview three candidates for a vacancy on the Urban Forestry & Beautification Commission. The session is scheduled for 5:30 p.m., 5:45 p.m., and 6:00 p.m., with candidates Jacob Seim, Ben Krupp, and Micah Rapoport. After the interviews, the committee will address any miscellaneous items before adjourning.

• Interview candidates Jacob Seim, Ben Krupp, and Micah Rapoport for Urban Forestry & Beautification Commission vacancy (5:30 p.m., 5:45 p.m., 6:00 p.m.)
• Miscellaneous items (no details provided)

The Streets & Roads Committee met on September 24, 2025 at 5:30 p.m. It adjourned to Executive Session to interview candidates for a vacancy on the Urban Forestry & Beautification Commission and reconvened at 6:30 p.m. The committee will present a recommendation to City Council during the Council’s Executive Session on October 20, 2025. No formal approvals, votes, or policy decisions were made.

Urban Forestry & Beautification Commission

The Urban Forestry & Beautification Commission will approve the August 27, 2025 meeting minutes. It will hear resident input and review old business items such as Beautification Awards, the Fall Festival, updates on Stearns Woods, and candidate interviews. New business includes discussion of Stearns Woods clean-up days. The meeting concludes with miscellaneous member comments and sets the next meeting for October 29, 2025.

• Approval of August 27, 2025 meeting minutes
• Beautification Awards
• Fall Festival
• Stearns Woods updates
• Stearns Woods clean-up days

The commission approved the minutes from August 27, 2025. It set dates for Stearns Woods clean‑up days in October and November and arranged for needed supplies. It confirmed plans for the October 4 fall festival and the October 20 beautification awards ceremony. It agreed to explore ordering new oak and hickory trees for planting on Make a Difference Day and to distribute the ODNR report to members.

• Approved minutes of August 27, 2025 (no vote recorded)
• Scheduled Stearns Woods clean‑up days: Oct 18, Oct 25, Nov 9, Nov 15 (dates and times set)
• Agreed to order glyphosate and a first‑aid kit for clean‑up work
• Planned Fall Festival for Oct 4, 2025 with raffles and booth materials
• Set distribution of Beautification Awards plaques at city council meeting on Oct 20, 2025
• Decided to look into ordering oak and hickory trees for planting on Make a Difference Day
• Assigned Mike Lippert to forward the March 20, 2025 ODNR report to commission members

City Council

The Wyoming City Council will discuss proposed 2026 fees and charges and set public hearings for three bond anticipation notes totaling $20 million for water, road, and general improvements.

• First reading of ordinance adopting 2026 fees and charges
• First reading of $1.5M water system improvement bond anticipation notes
• First reading of $8.5M road improvement bond anticipation notes
• First reading of $10M various purpose bond anticipation notes
• Resolution authorizing aquatic center management contract with SwimSafe

The council unanimously approved the consent agenda and formally received the Finance Committee report on the 2026 fee schedule. It also gave first readings to the revised 2026 fees ordinance and to three bond‑anticipation notes—including a combined $10 million issuance for water system and road improvements—setting second readings and public hearings for October 20, 2025. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved Consent Agenda (unanimous)
• Received Finance Committee report on 2026 fees and policies (unanimous)
• First reading of Ordinance adopting revised fees and charges for 2026 (second reading set for Oct 20)
• First reading of $1.5 M water system improvement bond anticipation notes (second reading set for Oct 20)
• First reading of $8.5 M road improvement bond anticipation notes (second reading set for Oct 20)
• First reading of $10 M various‑purpose bond anticipation notes and emergency declaration (second reading set for Oct 20)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will review the city’s Investment Policy, Operating Philosophy and Financial Policy, Debt Policy, and current fee schedules. It will also examine the 2026 operating budget summary and proposed water rates. The meeting includes routine approval of the July 21, 2025 minutes and miscellaneous items.

• Review of the Investment Policy
• Review of the Operating Philosophy and Financial Policy
• Review of the Debt Policy
• Review of Fee Schedules
• Review of the 2026 Operating Budget Summary

The committee approved the minutes from the July 21, 2025 meeting by unanimous vote. Members recommended adopting a change to keep the minimum fund balance requirement in force throughout the year for both the general Operating Philosophy and the Water Works Revenue Fund policy. No other policy changes, budget adjustments, or fee schedule modifications were adopted.

• Approved July 21, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended adopting change to maintain minimum fund balance throughout the year for Operating Philosophy and Financial Policy (no vote recorded)
• Recommended adopting same change for Water Works Revenue Fund Operating Philosophy and Financial Policy (no vote recorded)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Environmental Stewardship Commission

The Environmental Stewardship Commission will approve the August 13, 2025 meeting minutes and receive an update on solid waste, recycling, and residential food waste. Commissioners will discuss several initiatives, including a food‑waste drop‑off expansion, a pollinator garden, fall festival planning, and a compost facility opportunity. No formal decisions are indicated in the agenda.

• Food‑Waste Drop‑Off Expansion
• Pollinator Garden
• Fall Festival Planning
• Compost Facility Opportunity
• Solid Waste/Recycling/Residential Food Waste Update

The Environmental Stewardship Commission approved the August 13, 2025 meeting minutes by unanimous vote. Members assigned tasks for solid waste, including Lauren Albarella emailing the distribution list and creating pumpkin bin signs, and Rob Nicolls ordering two extra bins and exploring a Hamilton County Resource Grant. The commission agreed to submit a letter of interest to Hamilton County for a potential compost facility. Additional updates on the pollinator garden, fall festival planning, and the high school student volunteer program were discussed.

• Approved August 13, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Assigned Lauren Albarella to email distribution list and create pumpkin bin signs
• Assigned Rob Nicolls to order two extra bins for pumpkin drop‑off
• Assigned Rob Nicolls to investigate Hamilton County Resource Grant and budget
• Decided to submit a letter of interest to Hamilton County for a potential compost facility
• Assigned Rob to print fall festival flyers
• Assigned Dennis to provide bags and booth sign for festival volunteers

Architectural Review Board

The Architectural Review Board approved the revised design for 220 Wyoming Avenue, adding a front porch and three one‑story additions, with a 4‑1 vote. The Board also approved a new detached garage at 19 Worthington Avenue, attaching conditions on exterior lighting and façade treatment, with a unanimous vote. Earlier, the minutes from the August 20, 2025 meeting were approved unanimously.

• Approved 220 Wyoming Ave front porch and three additions (4‑1 vote)
• Approved 19 Worthington Ave detached garage with lighting and façade conditions (unanimous)
• Approved August 20, 2025 HPC‑ARB meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission and Architectural Review Board approved the revised design for the front porch and additions at 220 Wyoming Avenue with a 4‑1 vote. They also approved a detached garage at 19 Worthington Avenue with conditions on exterior lighting and façade treatment, unanimously. The minutes from the August 20, 2025 meeting were approved unanimously. The meeting was adjourned at 9:35 p.m.

• Approved design for 220 Wyoming Avenue addition (4-1 vote)
• Approved detached garage at 19 Worthington Avenue with lighting and façade conditions (unanimous vote)
• Approved August 20, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous vote)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous vote)

Architectural Review Board

The Architectural Review Board will meet to review house plans for consolidated Lots #8 and #9 in the Edges of Wyoming. The board will also approve minutes from the July 30, 2025 meeting.

• Final review of house plans for 344 Ashley Lane (consolidated Lots #8 & 9)

The board approved the July 30, 2025 meeting minutes by unanimous voice vote. It then approved the revised house plans for 344 Ashley Lane, adding four specific conditions, also by unanimous voice vote. The City announced it will post an advertisement for an ARB alternate position on its website, and noted that demolition approval for Hilltop Primary School is expected soon.

• Approved July 30, 2025 minutes (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved revised house plans for 344 Ashley Lane with four conditions (unanimous voice vote)
• Announced City will advertise ARB alternate vacancy on website

Urban Forestry & Beautification Commission

The commission approved the June 25, 2025 meeting minutes. It voted to award the 2025 Beautification Awards to eight specified properties, with a budget review to decide whether seven or eight plaques will be funded. The commission noted no rain‑garden maintenance occurred this year and will seek a spring maintenance event with ESC.

• Approved June 25, 2025 minutes as written
• Selected eight properties for 2025 Beautification Awards (79 Bonham, 115 Linden, 416 Grove, 219 Charles, 581 Tohatchi, 41 Worthington, 24 Springfield Pike, alternate 102 Wentworth)
• Will review budget to determine if seven or eight award plaques can be funded
• Noted rain‑garden received no maintenance this year; will coordinate a spring maintenance event with ESC

Architectural Review Board

The Historic Preservation Commission and Architectural Review Board are holding a joint meeting. The primary focus is the continued review of a property application in the Village Historic District.

• Review of application for 220 Wyoming Avenue to extend the front porch and construct three one-story additions

The Historic Preservation Commission and Architectural Review Board approved the July 16, 2025 meeting minutes unanimously. They granted a continuance for the 220 Wyoming Avenue application, directing the applicants to revise the design to include a bay‑window roofline with a porch, and set the revised proposal for the September 4, 2025 joint meeting. The board also scheduled a special joint meeting on September 4, 2025 to consider a detached garage at 19 Worthington Avenue and noted a future review of 307 Grove Avenue in October. The meeting was adjourned unanimously at 8:55 p.m.

• Approved July 16, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Granted continuance for 220 Wyoming Avenue project (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Historic Preservation Commission

The commission approved the July 16, 2025 meeting minutes. Members granted a unanimous continuance for the 220 Wyoming Avenue front‑porch and addition project, directing the applicants to revise the design to include a bay‑window roofline while retaining a porch. A special joint meeting was scheduled for September 4, 2025 to consider the revised 220 Wyoming Avenue proposal and a detached garage at 19 Worthington Avenue. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved July 16, 2025 HPC‑ARB meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Granted continuance for 220 Wyoming Ave porch/addition redesign (unanimous)
• Scheduled special joint meeting for Sep 4, 2025 to review 220 Wyoming Ave revision and 19 Worthington Ave garage
• Deferred 307 Grove Ave as‑built design review to October meeting
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The council adopted four bond authorizations: up to $3.5 M for water system improvements, up to $6.5 M for road improvements, and up to $10 M for various purposes declared an emergency. It also approved a special‑use permit for the Eller Bed & Breakfast at 544 Tohatchi Drive. In addition, Michael Evans and Paul Palmer were appointed to fill unexpired terms on the Recreation Commission. All motions passed with unanimous affirmative votes.

• Approved Special Use Permit for Eller Bed & Breakfast at 544 Tohatchi Drive (unanimous yes)
• Adopted Ordinance for up to $3.5M Water System Improvement Bond Anticipation Notes (unanimous yes)
• Adopted Ordinance for up to $6.5M Road Improvement Bond Anticipation Notes (unanimous yes)
• Adopted Ordinance for up to $10M Various Purpose Bond Anticipation Notes, declaring emergency (unanimous yes)
• Appointed Michael Evans to Recreation Commission (unanimous yes)
• Appointed Paul Palmer to Recreation Commission (unanimous yes)
• Approved Consent Agenda items (all voting yes)
• Excused absent member Driehaus (unanimous yes)

Buildings & Equipment Committee

The Buildings & Equipment Committee will hold an executive session to interview candidates for a vacancy on the Recreation Commission. The meeting is scheduled for Monday, August 18, 2025, at 6:15 p.m. in the Wyoming City Building Conference Room.

• Executive session to interview candidates for Recreation Commission vacancy
• Interviews scheduled for Paul Palmer and Michael Evans
• Meeting location: Wyoming City Building Conference Room

The Buildings & Equipment Committee met on August 18, 2025 (the minutes text also cites August 18, 2026) and adjourned to Executive Session to interview candidates for a Recreation Commission vacancy. It reconvened after the session and will recommend an appointment to City Council during that council's Executive Session on the same day. No substantive approvals, denials, or votes were recorded.

Environmental Stewardship Commission

The Environmental Stewardship Commission unanimously approved the July 9, 2025 meeting minutes. It decided to seek grant funding to add four food‑waste drop‑off bins, which would increase collection by roughly 10 tons per year, and to postpone the curb‑side weekly pickup option. No other motions were adopted; the remaining agenda items were updates and planning activities.

• Approved July 9, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimously)
• Decided to pursue funding for four food‑waste drop‑off bins
• Held off on implementing the curb‑side weekly food‑waste pickup option

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board unanimously approved the July 8, 2025 meeting minutes. It then granted a variance for two internally illuminated wall signs at 518 Wyoming Avenue, voting 4‑0 in favor. The circular driveway variance request for 546 Woodbrook Lane was discussed but no vote or decision was recorded.

• Approved July 8, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous roll‑call vote)
• Approved sign variance for 518 Wyoming Avenue (4‑0 roll‑call vote)
• No vote recorded on circular driveway variance request for 546 Woodbrook Lane

Committee of the Whole

The Council approved September 2, 2025 as the date for the next Committee of the Whole meeting. No other actions were approved, denied, or tabled during the session. The meeting adjourned at 7:20 p.m.

• Approved September 2, 2025 date for next Committee of the Whole meeting (no vote tally recorded)

Architectural Review Board

The Architectural Review Board unanimously approved the exterior materials, colors, and lighting plan for the LeMasters residence at 1406 Camberly Drive. The board also approved a foundation release permit for 344 Ashley Lane, contingent on revised site and foundation drawings. Chair Gene Allison announced he will not seek re‑appointment, and Dean Lutton moved from alternate to regular member.

• Approved exterior materials, colors, and lighting plan for 1406 Camberly Drive (unanimous)
• Approved foundation release permit for 344 Ashley Lane pending revised drawings (unanimous)
• Chair Gene Allison announced he will not renew his term (announcement)
• Dean Lutton moved from alternate to regular board member (decision)

City Council

The council voted to approve the consent agenda with all members voting yes. The approved items include the July 16, 2025 meeting minutes, authorization for the city manager to apply for Ohio Public Works programs, a bulk road‑salt contract with Morton Salt, a lighting service agreement with Duke Energy, a compensation agreement and release, and approval of the final Hamilton County 911 plan.

• Approved June 16, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Authorized city manager to apply for Ohio Public Works programs and execute contracts (unanimous)
• Authorized contract with Morton Salt, Inc. for bulk road salt (unanimous)
• Authorized lighting service agreement with Duke Energy (unanimous)
• Authorized compensation agreement and release (unanimous)
• Approved final Hamilton County 911 Plan pursuant to Chapter 128 of the Ohio Revised Code (unanimous)

Finance Committee

The committee unanimously approved the minutes from the July 14, 2025 meeting. No other actions or substantive items were taken. The meeting was then unanimously adjourned.

• Approved July 14, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Community Improvement Corporation

The board unanimously approved the transfer of 606 Oak Avenue from the City of Wyoming and authorized a Property Sale and Development Agreement. It also adopted a resolution removing Karen Zeilman and adding Rachel Leininger as authorized signatories. Additional actions included approving lease renewals for 1206 Springfield Pike and 504 Wyoming Avenue, and entering an executive session to discuss property matters.

• Approved prior meeting minutes (Feb 21, 2025) – unanimous voice vote
• Adopted resolution changing authorized signatories: removed Karen Zeilman, added Rachel Leininger – unanimous roll‑call vote
• Entered executive session to discuss property matters – unanimous roll‑call vote
• Approved transfer of 606 Oak Avenue and authorized Property Sale and Development Agreement – unanimous roll‑call vote
• Approved second lease renewal for 1206 Springfield Pike (years 11‑15) – unanimous roll‑call vote
• Approved lease renewal for 504 Wyoming Avenue, 2nd floor – unanimous roll‑call vote
• Excused absent members Barry Porter and Jennifer Smith – unanimous voice vote
• Adjourned meeting – unanimous voice vote

Architectural Review Board

The Historic Preservation Commission and Architectural Review Board approved several items, including prior meeting minutes and a roof replacement at 212 Worthington Avenue with specific conditions. They also approved a third‑story dormer addition at 25 Wentworth Avenue, granted a continuance for the 220 Wyoming Avenue project, and nominated 41 Worthington Avenue for the 2025 Historic Preservation Award. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved Dec 18, 2024 HPC‑ARB meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved May 21, 2025 HPC meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved 212 Worthington Ave roof change to CertainTeed Grand Manor synthetic slate shingles with conditions (unanimous)
• Approved 25 Wentworth Ave third‑story dormer addition (unanimous)
• Granted continuance for 220 Wyoming Ave project to revise design (unanimous)
• Approved nomination of 41 Worthington Ave for 2025 Historic Preservation Award (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission and Architectural Review Board approved several items, including the roof material change at 212 Worthington Avenue and a third‑story dormer addition at 25 Wentworth Avenue, both by unanimous vote. They granted a continuance for the 220 Wyoming Avenue project to allow design revisions. The board also nominated 41 Worthington Avenue for the 2025 Historic Preservation Award.

• Approved December 18, 2024 HPC minutes (unanimous)
• Approved May 21, 2025 HPC minutes (unanimous)
• Approved roof material change at 212 Worthington Avenue with conditions (unanimous)
• Approved third‑story dormer addition at 25 Wentworth Avenue (unanimous)
• Granted continuance for 220 Wyoming Avenue project to revise plans (unanimous)
• Nominated 41 Worthington Avenue for the 2025 Historic Preservation Award (unanimous)

Finance Committee

The committee approved the minutes of the April 21, 2025 meeting by unanimous vote. It reviewed the 2026 tentative tax budget assumptions and the 2026‑2028 financial projections, recommending no changes. The committee noted the status of the road and water improvement plan and announced a public hearing on the renewal of the improvement note. The meeting was adjourned by unanimous vote.

• Approved April 21, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended no changes to 2026 Tentative Tax Budget assumptions
• Recommended no changes to 2026 Tentative Tax Budget
• Recommended no changes to 2026‑2028 financial projection assumptions
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Environmental Stewardship Commission

The Environmental Stewardship Commission approved the June 11, 2025 meeting minutes. It decided to participate in the Fall Festival and will promote the Residential Food Waste and Hefty programs. The commission announced it will hold a vote in December to elect a Chairperson and consider other leadership positions. Dennis Healy was tasked to follow up with Wyoming High School about the rain‑garden maintenance.

• Approved June 11, 2025 meeting minutes
• Decided to participate in the Fall Festival, promoting waste‑reduction programs
• Planned a December vote to elect a Chairperson and consider other leadership roles
• Assigned Dennis Healy to follow up with Wyoming High School on rain‑garden maintenance

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals approved variance requests for three properties: a front and side yard setback at 220 Wyoming Avenue, a front yard setback for a carport at 277 Fleming Road, and a side yard setback for a dormer at 25 Wentworth Avenue. All three motions passed unanimously (3‑0). The Board also approved the May 13, 2025 meeting minutes and excused two absent members.

• Approved front & side yard setback variance for 220 Wyoming Ave (3-0)
• Approved front yard setback variance for 277 Fleming Rd carport (3-0)
• Approved side yard setback variance for 25 Wentworth Ave dormer (3-0)
• Approved May 13, 2025 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Excused absent members Bob Kearns and Chris Woodside (voice vote)

Urban Forestry & Beautification Commission

The commission approved the meeting minutes as amended. Clayton Monahan was elected chair and Bill Felix vice‑chair. The commission set a July 12 meeting to plan improvements to the trail at the Oliver entrance of Stearns Woods Nature Preserve. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved minutes as amended
• Elected Clayton Monahan as Chair
• Elected Bill Felix as Vice‑Chair
• Scheduled July 12 meeting to plan trail improvements at Stearns Woods Oliver entrance
• Agreed to concentrate efforts on the two entrances to Stearns Woods in the near term

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee adjourned to Executive Session to conduct interviews for a vacancy on the Environmental Stewardship Commission. After the interviews, the committee adjourned from Executive Session. It will present a recommendation for the appointment to City Council during the council's Executive Session on June 16, 2025.

• Adjourned to Executive Session to interview candidates for Environmental Stewardship Commission vacancy (no vote)
• Adjourned from Executive Session (no vote)
• Will recommend appointment to City Council during council Executive Session (planned action)

City Council

The council approved the consent agenda unanimously. It renewed special‑use permits for local child day‑care, nursery schools and a group home. The council received and endorsed the Planning Commission’s recommendation to approve a special‑use permit for a bed‑and‑breakfast at 544 Tohatchi Drive. It also suspended the rules and adopted the ordinance updating the city’s codified ordinances.

• Approved consent agenda (all yes)
• Renewed special‑use permits for child day‑care, nursery schools and group home (all yes)
• Received Planning Commission report recommending approval of Eller Bed & Breakfast permit (all yes)
• Suspended council rules (all yes)
• Adopted ordinance updating current replacement pages to the Codified Ordinances (all yes)
• First reading of ordinance authorizing contract with Adleta, Inc. for streetscape improvement (all yes)
• First reading of ordinance for $3.5M water system improvement bond anticipation notes (all yes)
• First reading of ordinance for $6.5M road improvement bond anticipation notes (all yes)

Environmental Stewardship Commission

The commission approved the April 9, 2025 meeting minutes. It voted to reapply for the Hamilton County ReSource Waste Reduction Innovation Grant and assigned staff to prepare the application. Rob S. will draft an educational recycling blurb for the newsletter, and CJ, Lauren, and Patrick were tasked with grant and structural‑improvement work.

• Approved April 9, 2025 meeting minutes
• Decided to reapply for Hamilton County ReSource Waste Reduction Innovation Grant
• Rob S. to draft recycling education blurb and send to Rob N. for review
• CJ and Lauren to draft the grant application
• Patrick to develop plans for structural improvements

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee adjourned to an Executive Session to conduct an interview for a vacancy on the Environmental Stewardship Commission. The session reconvened and adjourned at 5:35 p.m. The Committee will recommend an appointment to the City Council at its June 16, 2025 Executive Session.

• Interview conducted for Environmental Stewardship Commission vacancy (completed)
• Committee will recommend appointment to City Council on June 16, 2025 (planned)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole discussed ODOT's I‑75 Thru the Valley project and several design alternatives for the Wayne Avenue (Millsdale) interchange, but no formal approvals or votes were recorded. City Manager Rusty Herzog announced that work on the remaining streets slated for replacement under the Phase One Street Reconstruction Project will commence the following day. The meeting then moved to Executive Session to consider a public‑property sale and an official evaluation before adjourning.

• Phase One Street Reconstruction work to begin tomorrow (announcement by City Manager)
• Meeting moved to Executive Session to consider public‑property sale and official evaluation

Urban Forestry & Beautification Commission

The commission approved the April 23 minutes as amended and set the next meeting for June 25, 2025. UFBC formed a subcommittee, with Danielle Eller and Bill Felix, to assist the Environmental Stewardship and Recreation Commissions in planning pollinator gardens. Members agreed that Eric Moore will cut honeysuckle in Stearns Woods on June 6 and Sheri Callaghan will lead the volunteer cleanup on June 7. The commission supported the Taking Root mini‑grant proposal, and Bill Felix submitted the application for review in June.

• Approved April 23 minutes (as amended)
• Scheduled next meeting for June 25, 2025
• Formed pollinator garden subcommittee (Danielle Eller, Bill Felix) – approved
• Planned honeysuckle cutting in Stearns Woods on June 6 (Eric Moore) – agreed
• Planned volunteer cleanup in Stearns Woods on June 7 (Sheri Callaghan) – agreed
• Supported Taking Root mini‑grant proposal – approved
• Submitted Taking Root mini‑grant application (Bill Felix) – done

Architectural Review Board

The board approved the March 19, 2025 Historic Preservation Commission minutes. The application to replace the roof materials on 219 Worthington Avenue was approved. Members agreed to nominate the Worthington Avenue house and the Beech Avenue house for the 2025 Historic Preservation Awards and then adjourned the meeting.

• Approved March 19, 2025 HPC meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Deferred approval of Dec 18, 2024 HPC‑ARB minutes (insufficient members)
• Approved roofing replacement application for 219 Worthington Ave (unanimous; Hornsby recused)
• Agreed to nominate 219 Worthington Ave and Beech Ave house for 2025 Historic Preservation Awards (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission and Architectural Review Board approved the application to replace the roof materials on the house and detached garage at 219 Worthington Avenue, with the owners to proceed to permitting. The commission also approved the March 19, 2025 HPC meeting minutes and unanimously adjourned the meeting. Members agreed to nominate the 219 Worthington Avenue property and the house on Beech Avenue for the 2025 Historic Preservation Awards, with Chair Ramstetter to submit nominations by June 13.

• Approved March 19, 2025 HPC meeting minutes (all members voted yes)
• Approved 219 Worthington Ave roofing application (all voting members voted yes)
• Agreed to nominate 219 Worthington Ave and Beech Ave house for 2025 Historic Preservation Awards (Ramstetter to submit)
• Staff to follow up on building permits for Elm and Burns property
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The council unanimously approved the consent agenda, which included prior meeting minutes, two proclamations, and resolutions authorizing a contract with Maxim Automation for the water system automation update and an agreement with AEP for retail electricity services. The council also unanimously adopted a resolution recognizing the 2024‑2025 High School Student Volunteer Boards and Commissions program participants. All votes were recorded as all voting yes.

• Approved consent agenda (all voting yes)
• Authorized contract with Maxim Automation for Wyoming Water System Automation Update (part of consent agenda)
• Approved agreement with AEP for retail electricity services (part of consent agenda)
• Adopted resolution recognizing High School Student Volunteer Boards and Commissions participants (all voting yes)

Environmental Stewardship Commission

The commission approved the minutes from the April 9, 2025 meeting. It then unanimously approved a motion to thank Junk King for its work and to recommend ending Junk Day, suggesting the city revert to standard contracted waste disposal services.

• Approved April 9, 2025 meeting minutes (motion by Lauren Albarella, seconded by Chris Pagan)
• Unanimously approved recommendation to discontinue Junk Day and use standard waste contracts (motion by Dennis Healy, seconded by Patrick Walker)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board approved the minutes from the April 8, 2025 meeting by unanimous roll‑call vote. It also approved a side‑yard setback variance for 4 Worthington Avenue, adding a condition that the deck be buffered with landscaping, again by unanimous vote. A second side‑yard setback variance for 53 Forest Avenue’s deck was approved unanimously. No decision was recorded for the front‑yard fence request at 414 Burns Avenue.

• Approved April 8, 2025 meeting minutes (all voted yes)
• Approved side‑yard setback variance for 4 Worthington Avenue with landscaping condition (all voted yes)
• Approved side‑yard setback variance for 53 Forest Avenue deck (all voted yes)

Planning Commission

The commission voted to approve the special use permit application for a Bed & Breakfast at 544 Tohatchi Drive. The motion was moved by Jon B. Bossin, seconded by Dan Johnson, and passed by voice vote with all members voting yes. The commission also approved the minutes from the February 24, 2025 meeting by voice vote. No other formal actions were taken.

• Approved special use permit for Bed & Breakfast at 544 Tohatchi Drive (voice vote, all yes)
• Approved February 24, 2025 meeting minutes (voice vote, all yes)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole reviewed the status of the Hillcrest Juvenile Court project, noting that funding is on hold and no opening date is confirmed. No decisions were made on the fence design, levy inclusion, or other project items. The meeting also gave updates on road‑work communication, a city‑owned lot development plan, and the pending police‑incident review, and announced that Joe Hornsby will be sworn in before the May Council meeting.

City Council

The council appointed Joe Hornsby to fill the vacant seat left by Grant Hoffman. It adopted a resolution opposing the cash‑reserve penalty language in the state Biennial Budget Bill. The council also excused absent member Mr. Woodside and adjourned the meeting.

• Appointed Joe Hornsby to fill Grant Hoffman's unexpired council term (unanimous roll call)
• Adopted resolution opposing cash‑reserve penalty in Biennial Budget Bill (voice vote, all yes)
• Adjourned to Executive Session under Section 121.03(b)(1) (unanimous roll call)
• Excused absent member Mr. Woodside (unanimous roll call)
• Adjourned regular meeting (unanimous roll call)

Urban Forestry & Beautification Commission

The Urban Forestry & Beautification Commission approved the minutes from the March 26, 2025 meeting, with amendments. No other formal resolutions or votes were recorded during the session. The commission discussed upcoming events, training, and project ideas but did not adopt new actions.

• Approved March 26, 2025 minutes as amended (no vote tally recorded)

City Council

The council voted to approve the consent agenda with all members voting yes. The agenda items approved were the March 17 and April 7 meeting minutes, an Arbor Day proclamation, two resolutions honoring a former commissioner and authorizing the city manager to apply for the Transit Infrastructure Program, and related contracts. No other substantive actions were taken during the meeting.

• Approved consent agenda (all voting yes)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee approved the minutes from the January 21, 2025 meeting by unanimous vote. The committee reviewed the 2025 first‑quarter financial summary, noting an 8.48% drop in income‑tax receipts and that property‑tax revenues were on target. No other actions were taken and the meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved Jan 21, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Environmental Stewardship Commission

The Environmental Stewardship Commission approved the minutes from its March 12, 2025 meeting with a unanimous vote. No other formal actions, approvals, or denials were recorded; the commission discussed waste trends, Upcycle Day results, and a potential butterfly garden, and assigned various investigative tasks for the next meeting.

• Approved March 12, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board approved the sign variance for 518 Wyoming Avenue (The Delmonico Bar) conditional on matching foot‑candle levels of a nearby sign within ±10% at 2 feet. The Worthington Avenue side‑yard setback variance was postponed to a future meeting. The Board also approved the March 11, 2025 meeting minutes, excused two absent members, and adjourned.

• Approved March 11, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous roll‑call)
• Approved sign variance for 518 Wyoming Ave with foot‑candle condition (3‑0)
• Postponed Worthington Ave side‑yard setback variance to a future meeting
• Excused absent members LaToya Wall and Chris Woodside (voice vote, unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (voice vote, unanimous)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole heard a presentation of the 2025 summer events schedule and a review of the Springfield Pike Pedestrian & Bicycle Safety Improvement Plan. No motions, approvals, or votes were recorded on either item. The meeting concluded with general agreement on the programming but without formal decisions.

Economic Development Commission

The Economic Development Commission approved the minutes from the December 3, 2024 meeting. The motion was made by Jon Boss, seconded by Ken Edelman, and passed unanimously by voice vote. The meeting was then adjourned at 8:36 AM by a unanimous voice vote. No other formal actions were taken.

• Approved December 3, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous voice vote)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:36 AM (unanimous voice vote)

Urban Forestry & Beautification Commission

The commission approved the minutes from February 26 and March 20, 2025, as amended. The Public Green Area Management Plan update was tabled for future consideration. The next commission meeting was scheduled for April 23, 2025.

• Approved February 26, 2025 minutes (as amended)
• Approved March 20, 2025 subcommittee minutes (as amended)
• Tabled Public Green Area Management Plan Update
• Scheduled next meeting for April 23, 2025

Urban Forestry & Beautification Commission

The commission approved the February 26 minutes and the March 20 subcommittee minutes as amended. The Public Green Area Management Plan update was tabled for future consideration. The next commission meeting was scheduled for April 23, 2025.

• Approved February 26, 2025 minutes as amended
• Approved March 20, 2025 subcommittee minutes as amended
• Tabled Public Green Area Management Plan update
• Set next meeting for April 23, 2025

Historic Preservation Commission

The commission unanimously approved the February 19, 2025 meeting minutes. A subcommittee was formally created to develop and roll out educational content, with Joe Hornsby leading and Cathy Ramstetter and Emme Kurtz assisting. The meeting was adjourned by unanimous vote.

• Approved February 19, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Created educational content subcommittee, led by Joe Hornsby with Cathy Ramstetter and Emme Kurtz assisting (no vote recorded)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)