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AmberleyOH averageUS Census ACS
Median home value
$457,100 Typical home value $602,125 +3.7% yr/yr · +36.4% 5-yr
🗳️ Election results (24 races)
Local election returns — winner marked ✓.
City Council at Large 2025-11-04
Jay L. Shatz ✓ 833 · Keely Paul ✓ 596 · Shelly Gerson 534
City Council (District E) 2025-11-04
Richard Bardach ✓ 692
City Council (District D) 2025-11-04
Bob Rosen ✓ 757
City Council (District C) 2025-11-04
Adam Frankel ✓ 747
City Council (District B) 2025-11-04
Dara L. Wood ✓ 716
City Council (District A) 2025-11-04
Benjamin Hunt ✓ 723
City Council at Large 2023-11-07
Jay L. Shatz ✓ 1,170 · Keely Paul ✓ 970
City Council (District E) 2023-11-07
Richard Bardach ✓ 1,203
City Council (District D) 2023-11-07
Bob Rosen ✓ 1,267
City Council (District C) 2023-11-07
Adam Frankel ✓ 1,244
City Council (District B) 2023-11-07
Dara L. Wood ✓ 1,208
City Council (District A) 2023-11-07
Ben Hunt ✓ 1,229
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Recent meetings
Thu Aug 27, 2026 · 17:00
General
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Police and Fire Committee Agenda
August 27, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Police and Fire Committee
Ben Hunt, Chair
Rich Bardach
Dara Wood
Staff Liaison
Scot Lahrmer, Village Manager
Rich Wallace, Chief
MINUTES
1. Approval of minutes: April 28, 2026
TOPICS OF DISCUSSION
1. Flock Cameras
2. Department Update
ADJOURNMENT
Tue Aug 25, 2026 · 16:30
General
Committee to review July financials and police levy renewal options
The Finance Committee will review July financials and discuss financial projections related to the police levy renewal and earnings tax reciprocity options. The agenda includes approval of the August 10, 2026 minutes.
- Approval of minutes from August 10, 2026
- Review of July financials
- Financial projection for police levy renewal
- Earnings tax reciprocity options
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Finance Committee Agenda
August 25, 2026 at 4:30 PM
Finance Committee
Bob Rosen, Chair
Dara Wood
Adam Frankel
Staff Liaison
Scot Lahrmer, Village Manager
Debbie Eldridge, Finance Administrator
Ken Smallwood, Tax / Asst. Finance Admin.
MINUTES
1. Approval of Minutes: August 10, 2026
TOPICS OF DISCUSSION
1. July Financials
2. Financial projection related to police levy renewal and earnings tax reciprocity options
ADJOURNMENT
Mon Aug 10, 2026 · 17:30
General
Mon Aug 10, 2026 · 18:30
Village Council
Council to hire search firm for new village manager
The Amberley Village Council is meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes, a finance report, and recognizing officers and scholarship recipients. The council will also vote on resolutions to purchase rock salt and to retain an executive search firm for selecting a new village manager.
- Resolution 2026-13: Authorizing purchase of rock salt
- Resolution 2026-14: Authorizing retention of executive search firm for new village manager
- Recognition of Officer Nick Mercer
- Oath of office for Officer Milan Schilling
- 2026 Whitaker Scholarship Awards
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COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
August 10, 2026 at 6:30 PM
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
MINUTES
1. Regular Council Meeting of July 13, 2026
FINANCE REPORT
1. Month of June 2026
RECOGNITION OF OFFICER NICK MERCER
OATH OF OFFICE: OFFICER MILAN SCHILLING
2026 WHITAKER SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS
CITIZENS TO SPEAK
1. Barbara Wallin, PRM Local School Decision-Making Committee, Topic: PRM Update
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
STREETS, PUBLIC UTILITIES & SEWERS COMMITTEE
1. Resolution 2026-13, Authorizing the Purchase of Rock Salt
VILLAGE MANAGER SEARCH COMMITTEE
1. Resolution 2026-14, Authorizing Retention of Executive Search Firm to Identify and
Select New Village Manager
MANAGER’S REPORT
1. Village Manager's Report
CHIEF’S REPORT
MAYOR’S REPORT
NEW BUSINESS
ADJOURNMENT
Mon Aug 3, 2026 · 19:00
Planning Commission/Board of Zoning Appeals
Planning Commission to consider side yard variance for 7011 Fair Oaks Drive
The Planning Commission and Board of Zoning Appeals will meet to review a variance request for a residential property. The board will determine if a structure may be built closer to the lot line than currently allowed by zoning code.
- Case No. 2026-155: Variance request for 7011 Fair Oaks Drive to allow an attached addition 10 feet from the south side yard lot line
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AGENDA
August 3, 2026
PLANNING COMMISSION/BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS
7:00 PM
Roll Call
Minutes
Meeting of July 6, 2026
Cases
CASE NO. 2026-155
Yitzhak Rosedale, the property owner at 7011 Fair Oaks Drive, is seeking a variance
from Zoning Code Section 154.28 (A), which states all structures shall be a minimum of
20 feet from the side yard lot line. If approved, the variance would allow for an attached
addition to be built 10' from the south side yard lot line.
New Business
Adjournment
Thu Jul 23, 2026 · 16:15
General
Village Manager Search Committee discusses recruitment process
The Village Manager Search Committee is meeting to review the overview of the search process. The committee will discuss Greg Horn of Management Advisory Group and Mike Hinnekamp of Strategic Agora Advisors.
- Overview of the Village Manager search process
- Discussion regarding Greg Horn, Management Advisory Group
- Discussion regarding Mike Hinnekamp, Strategic Agora Advisors
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Village Manager Search Committee Agenda
July 23, 2026 at 4:15 PM
Committee
Ben Hunt, Chair
Dara Wood
Adam Frankel
Bob Rosen, Mayor
Staff Liaison
Scot Lahrmer, Village Manager
MINUTES
TOPICS OF DISCUSSION
1. Overview of the process
2. Greg Horn, Management Advisory Group
3. Mike Hinnekamp, Strategic Agora Advisors
ADJOURNMENT
Mon Jul 13, 2026 · 18:30
Village Council
Council will consider a resolution to request a lien on a residential property
The Amberley Village Council will discuss several items, including amendments to appropriations and magistrate compensation, and adopt a cybersecurity policy. The manager will present a resolution asking the Hamilton County Auditor to place a lien on a residential property. Additional topics include JEDZ board appointments and a search committee for a new village manager.
- Ordinance 2026-7: Amending appropriations
- Resolution 2026-11: Adopting a cybersecurity policy for Amberley Village
- Ordinance 2026-8: Amending compensation for the Village Magistrate
- Resolution 2026-12: Requesting a lien on residential property
- JEDZ Board appointments
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COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
July 13, 2026 at 6:30 PM
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
MINUTES
1. Regular Council Meeting of June 8, 2026
FINANCE REPORT
1. Month of May 2026
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
FINANCE COMMITTEE
1. Ordinance 2026-7, Amending Appropriations
2. Resolution 2026-11, Adopting a Cybersecurity Policy for Amberley Village
LAW COMMITTEE
1. Ordinance 2026-8, Amending Compensation for the Village Magistrate
MANAGER’S REPORT
1. Village Manager's Report
2. Resolution 2026-12, Requesting the Hamilton County Auditor to Place a Lien on
Residential Property
CHIEF’S REPORT
MAYOR’S REPORT
1. Joint Economic Development Zone (JEDZ) Board Appointments
2. Village Manager Search Committee Appointment
NEW BUSINESS
ADJOURNMENT
Thu Jul 9, 2026 · 16:00
General
Amberley Finance Committee to review May financials and cybersecurity policy
The Finance Committee will meet to approve the June 4, 2026 minutes. Members will discuss May financial reports, appropriations, and a cybersecurity policy.
- Review of May Financials
- Discussion of Appropriations
- Cybersecurity Policy
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Finance Committee Agenda
July 9, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Finance Committee
Bob Rosen, Chair
Dara Wood
Adam Frankel
Staff Liaison
Scot Lahrmer, Village Manager
Ken Smallwood, Tax / Asst. Finance Admin.
MINUTES
1. Approval of minutes: June 4, 2026
TOPICS OF DISCUSSION
1. May Financials
2. Appropriations
3. Cybersecurity Policy
ADJOURNMENT
Mon Jul 6, 2026 · 19:00
Planning Commission/Board of Zoning Appeals
Planning Commission to review variance requests for sports court and retaining walls
The Planning Commission and Board of Zoning Appeals will consider two variance requests. These include a request for a sports court structure and a request for retaining walls at a business development site.
- Case 2026-135: Variance for a 48' x 13'8" x 12'6" sports court at 6835 Glen Acres Drive
- Case 2026-136: Variance for retaining walls higher than 54" at the Village North Site
- Review of modified plans for the Village North Site business development
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AGENDA
July 6, 2026
PLANNING COMMISSION/BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS
7:00 PM
Roll Call
Minutes
Meeting of March 18, 2026
Cases
CASE NO. 2026-135
Faigie Rosedale, the homeowner at 6835 Glen Acres Drive, is requesting a variance to
Village Code Section 154.12 (A)(1) to permit the construction of a 48' long x 13'8" wide
x 12'6" tall sports court structure along the north side front yard property lot line.
CASE NO. 2026-136
J.P. Burleigh, the representative for Integrity Green Landscaping, has submitted modified
plans seeking a variance that includes 3 retaining walls to be constructed higher than 54"
for the business development at the Village North Site. On July 7, 2025, the Amberely
Village Board of Zoning Appeals held a public meeting and approved development plans
for a 9,600-square-foot warehouse and a 4,480-square-foot warehouse with office space
to be built on 5.1 acres. Amberley Village Code Section 154.14 (A) requires any wall
over 54" in height to be heard by the Board of Zoning Appeals.
New Business
Adjournment
Wed Jun 17, 2026 · 16:00
General
Proposal to amend property maintenance code for native landscaping
The Health, Education & Welfare Committee will discuss a proposal from the Environmental Stewardship Committee to change the Village's property maintenance code. The change would allow and encourage native and natural landscaping in residential yards. No decision has been recorded yet.
- Consider Environmental Stewardship Committee proposal to amend the property maintenance code to permit native and natural landscaping in yards
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Health, Education & Welfare Committee Agenda
June 17, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Health, Education & Welfare
Committee
Dara Wood, Chair
Keely Paul
Jay Shatz
Staff Liaison
Scot Lahrmer, Village Manager
Chris Fritsch, Zoning and Project
Administrator
MINUTES
1. Approval of minutes: April 15, 2026
TOPICS OF DISCUSSION
1. Proposal from the Environmental Stewardship Committee to change the Village's
property maintenance code to allow and encourage native and natural landscaping in
yards.
ADJOURNMENT
Mon Jun 8, 2026 · 18:30
Village Council
Village Council to set 2027 tax budget and approve health care renewal
The Village Council will hear a public hearing on the tax budget and vote on resolutions for the 2027 budget and employee health care renewal. The meeting also includes a recognition for Chief Richard L. Wallace and a presentation by Hamilton County Commissioner Denise Driehaus.
- Public Hearing: Tax Budget
- Resolution 2026-8, 2027 Tax Budget
- Resolution 2026-9, Employee Health Care Renewal
- Resolution 2026-10, Authorizing the Sale of a Cruiser
- Recognition of Chief Richard L. Wallace
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COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
June 8, 2026 at 6:30 PM
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
MINUTES
1. Regular Council Meeting of May 11, 2026
FINANCE REPORT
1. Month of April 2026
CITIZENS TO SPEAK
1. Hamilton County Commissioner Denise Driehaus, Topic: Partnerships with Hamilton
County
RECOGNITION OF OFFICER NICK MERCER
RECOGNITION OF EMPLOYEE SERVICE ANNIVERSARIES
1. Chief Richard L. Wallace, 30 Years of Service
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
FINANCE COMMITTEE
1. Public Hearing: Tax Budget
2. Resolution 2026-8, 2027 Tax Budget
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS COMMITTEE
1. Resolution 2026-9, Resolution for Employee Health Care Renewal
POLICE-FIRE COMMITTEE
1. Resolution 2026-10, Authorizing the Sale of a Cruiser
MANAGER’S REPORT
1. Village Manager's Report
CHIEF’S REPORT
MAYOR’S REPORT
NEW BUSINESS
ADJOURNMENT
Mon Jun 8, 2026 · 18:00
General
Law Committee to discuss Magistrate for Mayor's Court
The Law Committee will meet to approve previous minutes and discuss the Magistrate for Mayor's Court.
- Discussion regarding Magistrate for Mayor's Court
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Law Committee Agenda
June 8, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Law Committee
Rich Bardach, Chair
Dara Wood
Adam Frankel
Staff Liaison
Scot Lahrmer, Village Manager
Richard Wallace, Police Fire Chief
MINUTES
1. Approval of minutes: January 27, 2026
TOPICS OF DISCUSSION
1. Magistrate for Mayor's Court
ADJOURNMENT
Thu Jun 4, 2026 · 16:00
General
Finance Committee to discuss 2027 Tax Budget
The Finance Committee is meeting to review April financial reports and the 2027 Tax Budget. The body will also discuss earnings tax reciprocity.
- April Financials
- 2027 Tax Budget
- Earnings Tax Reciprocity
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Finance Committee Agenda
June 4, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Finance Committee
Bob Rosen, Chair
Dara Wood
Adam Frankel
Staff Liaison
Scot Lahrmer, Village Manager
Debbie Eldridge, Finance Administrator
Ken Smallwood, Tax/Asst. Finance Admininstrator
MINUTES
1. Approval of minutes: May 6, 2026
TOPICS OF DISCUSSION
1. April Financials
2. 2027 Tax Budget
3. Earnings Tax Reciprocity
ADJOURNMENT
Tue Jun 2, 2026 · 17:00
General
Compensation & Benefits Committee to discuss health care plan renewal
The Compensation & Benefits Committee will meet to review the employee health care plan renewal. The discussion will feature Caroline Clift, Director of Benefit Consulting from HUB/Horan Benefit Consultants.
- Employee Health Care Plan Renewal discussion with HUB/Horan Benefit Consultants
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Compensation & Benefits Committee Agenda
June 2, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Compensation & Benefits
Committee
Ben Hunt, Chair
Keely Paul
Rich Bardach
Staff Liaison
Scot Lahrmer, Village Manager
Debbie Eldridge, Finance
Administrator
MINUTES
1. Approval of minutes: March 3, 2026
TOPICS OF DISCUSSION
1. Employee Health Care Plan Renewal: HUB/Horan Benefit Consultants
Caroline Clift, Director, Benefit Consulting
ADJOURNMENT
Mon May 11, 2026 · 18:30
Village Council
Council considers creating a TIF at the North Site
The Village Council will discuss the creation of a Tax Increment Financing (TIF) district and amendments to appropriations. The meeting includes a report from Hamilton County Auditor Jessica Miranda and a proposed change to the Village Manager's employment agreement.
- Ordinance 2026-4: Creating a TIF at the North Site
- Ordinance 2026-5: Amending Appropriations
- Ordinance 2026-6: Amending the Village Manager's Employment Agreement
- Resolution 2026-6: Proclaiming National Public Works Week
- Resolution 2026-7: Proclaiming National Police Week
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COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
May 11, 2026 at 6:30 PM
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
MINUTES
1. Regular Council Meeting of April 13, 2026
FINANCE REPORT
1. Month of March 2026
RECOGNITION OF EMPLOYEE SERVICE ANNIVERSARIES
1. Officer Brian Vaughn, 5 Years of Service
RECOGNITION OF OFFICER BRIAN VAUGHN AND DISPATCHER RAVEN JACKSON
CITIZENS TO SPEAK
1. Hamilton County Auditor Jessica Miranda, Topic: Auditor's Office Updates
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
FINANCE COMMITTEE
1. Ordinance 2026-4, Creating a TIF at the North Site
2. Ordinance 2026-5, Amending Appropriations
STREETS, PUBLIC UTILITIES & SEWERS COMMITTEE
1. Resolution 2026-6, Proclaiming May 17-23, 2026 as National Public Works Week
POLICE AND FIRE COMMITTEE
1. Resolution 2026-7, Proclaiming the Week of May 11-16, 2026 as National Police Week
and May 15, 2026 as Peace Officers' Memorial Day
HEALTH, EDUCATION & WELFARE COMMITTEE
MANAGER’S REPORT
1. Village Manager's Report
CHIEF’S REPORT
1. Donation of Historical Item by Chuck Klein, Progress Lithography
MAYOR’S REPORT
1. Ordinance 2026-6, Amending the Village Manager's Employment Agreement
NEW BUSINESS
ADJOURNMENT
Wed May 6, 2026 · 16:00
General
TIF amendment for the North Site discussed by Finance Committee
The Finance Committee will review the March 2026 financial statements. It will consider reappropriating funds and discuss an amendment to the Tax Increment Financing agreement for the North Site.
- Review of March 2026 financial statements
- Consideration of fund reappropriations
- Discussion of TIF amendment for the North Site
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Finance Committee Agenda
May 6, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Finance Committee
Bob Rosen, Chair
Dara Wood
Adam Frankel
Staff Liaison
Scot Lahrmer, Village Manager
Debbie Eldridge, Finance Administrator
Ken Smallwood, Tax/Asst. Finanance Admin.
MINUTES
1. Approval of minutes: April 13, 2026
TOPICS OF DISCUSSION
1. March Financials
2. Reappropriations
3. TIF amendment for the North Site
ADJOURNMENT
Tue Apr 28, 2026 · 16:00
General
Amberley Police and Fire Committee to discuss cruiser sale
The Police and Fire Committee will meet to review a resolution for National Police Week and a cruiser sale. The committee will also receive a department update.
- National Police Week Resolution
- Cruiser Sale
- Department Update
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Police and Fire Committee Agenda
April 28, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Police and Fire Committee
Ben Hunt, Chair
Rich Bardach
Dara Wood
Staff Liaison
Scot Lahrmer, Village Manager
Rich Wallace, Police/Fire Chief
MINUTES
1. Approval of minutes: February 3, 2026
TOPICS OF DISCUSSION
1. National Police Week Resolution
2. Cruiser Sale
3. Department Update
ADJOURNMENT
Tue Apr 28, 2026 · 16:30
General
Committee will consider a salt purchase for road maintenance
The Streets, Public Utilities & Sewers Committee will discuss a purchase of road salt. It will also consider a resolution to recognize Public Works Week. An update on current street projects will be presented.
- Salt Purchase
- Public Works Week Resolution
- Street Project Update
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Streets, Public Utilities & Sewers Committee Agenda
April 28, 2026 at 4:30 PM
Streets, Public Utilities & Sewers
Committee
Adam Frankel, Chair
Jay Shatz
Rich Bardach
Staff Liaison
Scot Lahrmer, Village Manager
Ryan Monahan, Maintenance
Supervisor
MINUTES
1. Approval of minutes: December 2, 2025
TOPICS OF DISCUSSION
1. Salt Purchase
2. Public Works Week Resolution
3. Street Project Update
ADJOURNMENT
Wed Apr 15, 2026 · 17:00
General
Committee discusses Human Rights Commission member selection
The Health, Education & Welfare Committee is meeting to review a request from the Human Rights Commission. The commission is seeking to participate in the selection of its own members.
- Human Rights Commission request regarding member selection process
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Health, Education & Welfare Committee Agenda
April 15, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Health, Education & Welfare
Committee
Dara Wood, Chair
Keely Paul
Jay Shatz
Staff Liaison
Scot Lahrmer, Village
Manager
MINUTES
1. Approval of minutes: November 5, 2025
TOPICS OF DISCUSSION
1. Human Rights Commission request to participate in the selection of its members
ADJOURNMENT
Mon Apr 13, 2026 · 16:30
General
Amberley Finance Committee to review February financials
The Finance Committee will meet to approve previous meeting minutes and discuss the financial reports from February.
- Approval of March 2, 2026 minutes
- Discussion of February Financials
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Finance Committee Agenda
April 13, 2026 at 4:30 PM
Finance Committee
Bob Rosen, Chair
Dara Wood
Adam Frankel
Staff Liaison
Scot Lahrmer, Village Manager
Debbie Eldridge, Finance Administrator
Ken Smallwood, Tax/Asst. Finance Admin.
MINUTES
1. Approval of minutes: March 2, 2026
TOPICS OF DISCUSSION
1. February Financials
ADJOURNMENT
Mon Apr 13, 2026 · 17:00
General
Discuss next steps on the Amberley Green Visioning Report
The Land Development Committee will approve the March 4, 2026 meeting minutes. It will then discuss the next steps for the Amberley Green Visioning Report. No other items are on the agenda.
- Approval of March 4, 2026 minutes
- Discussion of next steps on Amberley Green Visioning Report
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Land Development Committee Agenda
April 13, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Land Development
Committee
Jay Shatz, Chair
Bob Rosen
Dara Wood
Staff Liaison
Scot Lahrmer, Village Manager
Chris Fritsch, Zoning and Project
Administrator
MINUTES
1. Approval of Minutes: March 4, 2026
TOPICS OF DISCUSSION
1. Next Steps on Amberley Green Visioning Report
ADJOURNMENT
Mon Apr 13, 2026 · 18:30
Village Council
Village Council to discuss pending court action and manager review in executive session
The Amberley Village Council will receive routine reports, including a finance report for February 2026 and a resolution proclaiming National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week. In an executive session, the council will consider a pending court action under Ohio Revised Code §121.22(G)(3) and conduct the annual performance review of the Village Manager under §121.22(G)(1).
- Resolution 2026-5: Proclaim April 12‑18, 2026 as National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week in Amberley Village
- Pending court action pursuant to Ohio Revised Code Section 121.22(G)(3)
- Annual review of the Village Manager pursuant to Ohio Revised Code Section 121.22(G)(1)
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COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
April 13, 2026 at 6:30 PM
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
MINUTES
1. Regular Council Meeting of March 9, 2026
FINANCE REPORT
1. Month of February 2026
CITIZENS TO SPEAK
1. State Representative Rachel Baker, Topic: Ohio Statehouse Update
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
FINANCE COMMITTEE
POLICE AND FIRE COMMITTEE
1. Resolution 2026-5, Proclaiming April 12-18, 2026 as National Public Safety
Telecommunicators Week in Amberley Village
LAND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
MANAGER’S REPORT
1. Village Manager's Report
CHIEF’S REPORT
MAYOR’S REPORT
NEW BUSINESS
EXECUTIVE SESSION
1. To discuss pending court action purusant to Ohio Revised Code Section 121.22(G)(3)
2. To conduct the annual review of the Village Manager per Ohio Revised Code Section
121.22(G)(1)
ADJOURNMENT
Wed Mar 18, 2026 · 19:00
Planning Commission/Board of Zoning Appeals
Homeowner seeks variance for 205‑ft fence at 6835 Glen Acres Drive
The Planning Commission/Board of Zoning Appeals will consider two variance applications. One requests permission for a 205‑foot, 10‑foot‑tall black vinyl‑coated chain‑link fence around a tennis court at 6835 Glen Acres Drive under Village Code Section 154.14(A). The other seeks a variance to place an attached carport 18'4" from the east side yard lot line at 3115 Longmeadow Lane under Zoning Code Section 154.28(A). The commission will discuss and decide on these requests.
- Variance request for a 205‑ft, 10‑ft‑tall black vinyl‑coated chain‑link fence around a tennis court at 6835 Glen Acres Drive (Village Code Section 154.14(A))
- Variance request for an attached carport to be built 18'4" from the east side yard lot line at 3115 Longmeadow Lane (Zoning Code Section 154.28(A))
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AGENDA
March 18, 2026
PLANNING COMMISSION/BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS
7:00 PM
Roll Call
Minutes
Meeting of February 2, 2026
Cases
CASE NO. 2026-5
Faigie Rosedale, the homeowner at 6835 Glen Acres Drive, is requesting a variance to
Village Code Section 154.14 (A) to permit 205 feet of 10-foot-tall black vinyl-coated
chain-link fence to be constructed along the north side front property lot line. The
fencing will surround a tennis court.
CASE NO. 2026-48
Daniel and Meghan Murray, the property owners at 3115 Longmeadow Lane, are
seeking a variance from Zoning Code Section 154.28 (A), which states all structures
shall be a minimum of 20 feet from the side yard lot line. If approved, the variance
would allow for an attached carport to be built 18'4" from the east side yard lot line.
New Business
Adjournment
Mon Mar 9, 2026 · 18:30
Village Council
Amberley Council to consider employee compensation and reappropriations
The Village Council will review a finance report for January 2026 and consider two ordinances. The meeting includes a presentation from Judge Jennifer M. Kinsley regarding the First District Court of Appeals.
- Ordinance 2026-2: Reappropriations
- Ordinance 2026-3: Fixing Employee Compensation
- Update on the First District Court of Appeals by Judge Jennifer M. Kinsley
- Executive session to discuss pending court action
- Executive session for annual review of the Village Manager
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COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
March 9, 2026 at 6:30 PM
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
MINUTES
1. Regular Council Meeting of February 9, 2026
FINANCE REPORT
1. Month of January 2026
CITIZENS TO SPEAK
1. Judge Jennifer M. Kinsley, Hamilton County Appellate Court, Topic: Update on the First
District Court of Appeals
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
FINANCE COMMITTEE
1. Ordinance 2026-2, Reappropriations
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS COMMITTEE
1. Ordinance 2026-3, Fixing Employee Compensation and Declaring an Emergency
LAND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
MANAGER’S REPORT
1. Village Manager's Report
CHIEF’S REPORT
MAYOR’S REPORT
NEW BUSINESS
EXECUTIVE SESSION
1. To discuss pending court action pursuant to Ohio Revised Code Section 121.22(G)(3)
2. To begin the annual review of the Village Manager per Ohio Revised Code Section
121.22(G)(1)
ADJOURNMENT
Wed Mar 4, 2026 · 17:00
General
Committee to discuss Amberley Green Public Engagement Study results
The Land Development Committee will approve the minutes from its September 8, 2025 meeting. It will then discuss the results of the Amberley Green Public Engagement Study as part of the Urban Fast Forward reporting. A public presentation of the study is scheduled for March 25, 2026 at 6:30 p.m. at Adath Israel.
- Approval of September 8, 2025 meeting minutes
- Discussion of Amberley Green Public Engagement Study results (Urban Fast Forward report)
- Public presentation of the study on March 25, 2026 at 6:30 p.m. at Adath Israel
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Land Development Committee Agenda
March 4, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Land Development
Committee
Jay Shatz, Chair
Bob Rosen
Dara Wood
Staff Liaison
Scot Lahrmer, Village Manager
Chris Fritsch, Zoning and Project
Administrator
MINUTES
1. Approval of Minutes: September 8, 2025
TOPICS OF DISCUSSION
1. Urban Fast Forward Reporting the Results of the Amberley Green Public Engagement
Study to the Land Development Committee
ADJOURNMENT
Public presentation will be held on Wednesday, March 25, at 6:30 p.m., at Adath Israel
Tue Mar 3, 2026 · 17:00
General
Compensation & Benefits Committee to discuss employee compensation
The Compensation & Benefits Committee of Amberley, Ohio will meet on March 3, 2026 at 5:00 PM. The committee will consider the topic of employee compensation. The meeting will also include approval of the October 16, 2025 minutes.
- Approval of October 16, 2025 meeting minutes
- Discussion of employee compensation
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Compensation & Benefits Committee Agenda
March 3, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Compensation & Benefits
Committee
Ben Hunt, Chair
Keely Paul
Rich Bardach
Staff Liaison
Scot Lahrmer, Village Manager
Debbie Eldridge, Finance
Administrator
MINUTES
1. Approval of minutes: October 16, 2025
TOPICS OF DISCUSSION
1. Employee Compensation
ADJOURNMENT
Mon Mar 2, 2026 · 17:30
General
Finance Committee to discuss TIFs at North Site and 2100 Section Road
The Finance Committee will review January financials and appropriations. The body will also discuss Tax Increment Financing (TIF) for the North Site and 2100 Section Road.
- January Financials
- Appropriations
- TIF at the North Site
- TIF at 2100 Section Road
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Finance Committee Agenda
March 2, 2026 at 5:30 PM
Finance Committee
Bob Rosen, Chair
Dara Wood
Adam Frankel
Staff Liaison
Scot Lahrmer, Village Manager
Debbie Eldridge, Finance Administrator
Ken Smallwood, Tax / Asst. Finance Admin.
MINUTES
1. Approval of minutes: February 4, 2026
TOPICS OF DISCUSSION
1. January Financials
2. Appropriations
3. TIF (Tax Increment Financing) at the North Site
4. TIF (Tax Increment Financing) at 2100 Section Road
ADJOURNMENT
Mon Feb 9, 2026 · 18:30
Village Council
Village Council to approve purchase of three electric police pursuit cruisers
The Amberley Village Council will consider Resolution 2026-3, which authorizes buying three electric police pursuit vehicles. The council will also vote on Resolution 2026-2, allowing the Village Manager to contract for electricity supply to public facilities via the CLG Aggregation Program. Additional agenda items include routine reports, a finance committee annual report, and committee appointments.
- Resolution 2026-3: Authorize purchase of three electric police pursuit cruisers
- Resolution 2026-2: Authorize contract for electricity supply to public facilities through CLG Aggregation Program
- Finance Committee: Annual Financial Report
- Streets, Public Utilities & Sewers Committee: Review of electricity contract resolution
- Police and Fire Committee: Discussion of police vehicle acquisition
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COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
February 9, 2026 at 6:30 PM
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
MINUTES
1. Regular Council Meeting of January 12, 2026
FINANCE REPORT
1. Month of December 2025
CITIZENS TO SPEAK
1. Hamilton County Auditor Jessica Miranda, Report to Council
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
FINANCE COMMITTEE
1. Annual Financial Report
STREETS, PUBLIC UTILITIES & SEWERS COMMITTEE
1. Resolution 2026-2, Resolution Authorizing the Village Manager to Enter into a Contract
to Supply Electricity to Public Facilities through the CLG Aggregation Program
LAW COMMITTEE
INVESTMENT COMMITTEE
POLICE AND FIRE COMMITTEE
1. Resolution 2026-3, Authorizing the Purchase of Three Electric Police Pursuit Cruisers
MANAGER’S REPORT
1. Village Manager's Report
CHIEF’S REPORT
MAYOR’S REPORT
1. Committee Appointments
NEW BUSINESS
ADJOURNMENT
Wed Feb 4, 2026 · 16:30
General
Wed Feb 4, 2026 · 17:00
General
Finance Committee will review December financials and the 2025 financial statement
The Amberley Finance Committee will discuss the village's December 2025 financial results and the overall 2025 financial statement. No decisions or actions are listed; the meeting appears to be for review and discussion only.
- Review of December 2025 financials
- Review of the 2025 financial statement
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Finance Committee Agenda
February 4, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Finance Committee
Bob Rosen, Chair
Dara Wood
Adam Frankel
Staff Liaison
Scot Lahrmer, Village Manager
Debbie Eldridge, Finance Administrator
Ken Smallwood, Tax / Asst Finance Admin
MINUTES
1. Approval of minutes: January 5, 2026
TOPICS OF DISCUSSION
1. December Financials
2. 2025 Financial Statement
ADJOURNMENT
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Business establishments21,087 (529,211 employees · 2023)
Fair Market Rent (2BR)$1,287/mo (2025)
Adults with low literacy18.7% (low numeracy 30% · 2017)
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