Amberley public meetings in 2024
61 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
General
The Streets, Public Utilities & Sewers Committee will consider three items at its December 30 meeting: a Master Service Agreement with CT Consultants, the purchase of a dump truck, and the purchase of an asphalt hot box in partnership with the Village of Silverton. No decisions are recorded in the agenda, only that these topics will be discussed.
- Master Service Agreement with CT Consultants
- Purchase of a dump truck
- Purchase of an asphalt hot box with the Village of Silverton
General
The Police and Fire Committee will consider acquiring mobile data computers for patrol cruisers and evaluate options for police radios. It will also review the Heroin Task Force Family Support Agreement and discuss matters related to the magistrate.
- Mobile Data Computers (MDCs) for cruisers
- Police radios
- Heroin Task Force Family Support Agreement
- Magistrate
Village Council
The Village Council will discuss the 2025 budget and changes to the Amberley Village Tax Code. The body is also reviewing contracts for insurance and emergency medical services.
- Ordinance 2024-14: Approving the 2025 Budget
- Ordinance 2024-11: Adopting Changes to the Amberley Village Tax Code
- Resolution 2024-27: Contract for Paramedic and EMS Services with the City of Reading Fire Department
- Resolution 2024-25: Contract for Property and Casualty Insurance
- Ordinance 2024-12: Amending the Village Code's Life Insurance Provision
General
The Police and Fire Committee will meet to discuss budget requests for 2025 and an EMS contract with the City of Reading. The committee will also review Heroin Task Force contracts and receive a department update.
- EMS contract with the City of Reading
- Heroin Task Force contracts
- 2025 Budget requests
General
The committee will meet to approve the October 10, 2024 minutes. The primary agenda item is a discussion regarding Maintenance Department budget items for 2025.
- Maintenance Department Budget items for 2025
General
The Health, Education & Welfare Committee will first approve the minutes from the July 22, 2024 meeting. Afterwards, the committee will discuss a Deer Management Report. No other actions are listed on the agenda.
- Approve minutes from July 22, 2024
- Discuss Deer Management Report
General
The Investment Committee will meet to approve prior meeting minutes and discuss the Village's investment portfolio with PNC Managing Director Bob Francati.
- Approval of minutes from November 1, 2023
- Review of Village Investment Portfolio with PNC Managing Director Bob Francati
Village Council
The Amberley Village Council will consider Ordinance 2024-11 to adopt changes to the village tax code and Ordinance 2024-12 to amend the village code's life insurance provision. Citizens Michael & Lori Heaton will speak on the speed limit on Ridge Road, and Colin Driscoll will speak on Village Code Chapter 33. The meeting also includes a finance report for September 2024 and reports from the finance, law, and compensation and benefits committees.
- Ordinance 2024-11: adopting changes to the Amberley Village Tax Code
- Ordinance 2024-12: amending the Village Code's Life Insurance Provision
- Citizen speakers Michael & Lori Heaton (7600 Ridge Road) on speed limit on Ridge Road
- Citizen speaker Colin Driscoll (6600 Ridge Road) on Village Code – Chapter 33
- Finance Report for the month of September 2024
General
The Finance Committee will first approve the minutes from the October 9, 2024 meeting. It will then review the village’s September financial statements. Finally, the committee will discuss proposed changes to the earnings tax code.
- Approval of October 9, 2024 meeting minutes
- Review of September 2024 financial statements
- Discussion of proposed earnings tax code changes
Planning Commission/Board of Zoning Appeals
The Planning Commission and Board of Zoning Appeals will review four variance requests. These include a site plan for two warehouses and various requests for fences, solar panels, and a small library.
- Case 2024-216: Site plan and four variances for a 9,600 sq ft warehouse and 4,480 sq ft office/warehouse on 5.1 acres near 8605 Ridge Road
- Case 2024-248: Variance for roof-mounted solar panels at 3194 North Farmcrest Drive
- Case 2024-249: Variance for a 'Little Library' accessory structure at 6881 Elbrook Avenue
- Case 2024-250: Variance for 8-foot and 10-foot fences at 6701 Elbrook Avenue
Village Council
The Amberley Village Council will consider several actions, including authorizing the sale of approximately 5.1 acres of property at the North Site. Committee reports will present a contract with Prodigy Building Solutions for a stormwater project at 6700 East Beechlands Drive and a memorandum of understanding with Hamilton County for an alert system. The council will also take a third reading of Ordinance 2024-9 to amend the village non‑discrimination ordinance. Residents will have an opportunity to speak on the Amberley Green proposal.
- Ordinance 2024-10: authorize and direct the Village Manager to negotiate and execute a contract for sale of ~5.1 acres at the North Site
- Resolution 2024-22: authorize contract with Prodigy Building Solutions for a stormwater project at 6700 East Beechlands Drive
- Resolution 2024-23: authorize a memorandum of understanding with Hamilton County for an alert system
- Third Reading: Ordinance 2024-9 to make changes to the Village Non‑Discrimination Ordinance
- Citizens to speak on Amberley Green proposals (addresses include 3616 Burning Tree, 6785 E. Beechlands, 9055 Rollingridge Court, 2970 E. Galbraith Road, 3000 E. Galbraith Road, 6600 Ridge Road)
General
The Streets, Public Utilities & Sewers Committee will meet to approve previous minutes and discuss a stormwater contract. The primary focus is the Beechlands storm sewer project.
- Stormwater contract for the Beechlands storm sewer project
General
The Amberley Finance Committee will review the August 2024 financial statements and decide whether to adopt the proposed rates of taxation. The meeting also includes approval of the August 27, 2024 minutes. No other agenda items are listed.
- Review August 2024 financial statements
- Consider adoption of the proposed rates of taxation
General
The Police and Fire Committee will discuss the Amberley Village Notification System Memorandum of Understanding. The committee will also receive a departmental update from police and fire leadership. No other agenda items are listed.
- Amberley Village Notification System Memorandum of Understanding
- Department update from police and fire officials
General
The Public Outreach Committee will meet to approve minutes from April 16, 2024. The committee is scheduled to discuss an addendum to a video contract with ESP Media.
- ESP Media video contract addendum
General
The Land Development Committee will meet to review a purchase contract for land at the North Site. The committee will also vote on the approval of minutes from September 18, 2024.
- Review of purchase contract for land at the North Site
General
The Planning Commission and Board of Zoning Appeals will consider two variance requests from homeowners. The board will determine if these projects may deviate from established village zoning codes.
- Case 2024-198: Variance for 864 sq ft garden and 6-8 ft fence at 7900 Rollingknolls Drive
- Case 2024-199: Variance for 256 sq ft shed at 3126 North Farmcrest Drive
General
The Land Development Committee will approve the minutes from the August 27, 2024 meeting. It will hear an annual update from The Port presented by Melissa Johnson and Jeff Kroeger. The committee will then consider a proposal to update the Visioning Plan for Amberley Green. No specific actions are listed in the agenda.
- Annual update from The Port (presented by Melissa Johnson and Jeff Kroeger)
- Proposal to update the Visioning Plan for Amberley Green
Village Council
The Amberley Village Council will consider Resolution 2024-20, which would authorize the Village Manager to enter a grant agreement to fund demolition of the clubhouse at Amberley Green. The council will also conduct a second reading of Ordinance 2024-9, proposing changes to the Village Non-Discrimination Ordinance. Additional agenda items include a July 2024 finance report, employee service recognitions, and a citizen comment from Rabbi Weinrib on the non-discrimination ordinance.
- Resolution 2024-20: Authorize Village Manager to enter grant agreement to demolish Amberley Green clubhouse
- Second Reading: Ordinance 2024-9 – changes to the Village Non-Discrimination Ordinance
- Finance Report – Month of July 2024
- Employee Service Recognitions for Sergeant Brandon Gehring (10 years), Bobby Williams (10 years), Officer Andrea Alt (15 years)
- Citizen to Speak – Rabbi Weinrib (Congregation Zichron Eliezer) on Village Non-Discrimination
General
The Land Development Committee will approve the previous meeting’s minutes and discuss updating the village’s vision plan for Amberley Green.
- Approval of minutes
- Discussion of updating Amberley Green vision plan
General
The Public Buildings & Parks Committee will meet to approve previous minutes and discuss a demolition grant agreement. The discussion focuses on the former Clubhouse at Amberley Green.
- Demolition grant agreement for the former Clubhouse at Amberley Green
General
The Finance Committee will approve the minutes from the August 5, 2024 meeting, review the July 2024 financial report, and consider a lease for a cell tower.
- Approval of August 5, 2024 meeting minutes
- Review of July 2024 financial statements
- Discussion of cell tower lease
General
The Land Development Committee will first approve the minutes from its May 14, 2024 meeting. It will then discuss the prospect for the North Site. No other agenda items are listed.
- Approval of May 14, 2024 minutes
- Prospect for the North Site – discussion
General
The Amberley Finance Committee will discuss the June 2024 financial report. The committee will also consider reappropriations of funds. No specific decisions are noted in the agenda.
- June 2024 financial report
- Consideration of reappropriations
Planning Commission/Board of Zoning Appeals
The Planning Commission and Board of Zoning Appeals will consider a request for three variances regarding a proposed detached garage. The applicant seeks to exceed size and height limits and to face the garage doors toward the street.
- Case No. 2024-148: Request for 1,176 square foot detached garage (23.4 feet tall) at 7411 Willowbrook Lane
General
The Streets, Public Utilities & Sewers Committee will meet on July 29, 2024 at 4:00 PM. The committee will discuss natural gas aggregation, pedestrian safety, a purchase of a leaf vacuum, and rock salt. No decisions are recorded in the agenda.
- Natural Gas Aggregation – presentation by Jordan Harmann, Director of Procurement & Business Development, AGE
- Pedestrian Safety – discussion
- Purchase of Leaf Vacuum – discussion of acquisition
- Rock Salt – discussion of supply
General
The Health, Education & Welfare Committee is meeting to approve previous minutes and discuss updates to the Nondiscrimination Ordinance.
- Discussion on updating the Nondiscrimination Ordinance
- Approval of February 21, 2024 minutes
Village Council
The Village Council will review the May 2024 finance report and minutes from June 10, 2024. The agenda includes a public hearing for the 2025 tax budget and a resolution to authorize body armor for the Police Department. Citizens are also scheduled to provide updates on PRM LSDMC and the library.
- Public Hearing: 2025 Tax Budget (Ordinance 2024-7)
- Resolution 2024-17: Authorizing body armor purchase for the Police Department
- PRM LSDMC update from Barbara Wallin
- Library update from Natalie Fields
General
The Police and Fire Committee will discuss the purchase of body armor and receive a department update. The committee will also review and approve minutes from the May 29, 2024 meeting.
- Purchase of Body Armor
- Department Update
- Approval of May 29, 2024 minutes
General
The Finance Committee will discuss the village's financial reports for May. The committee will also consider approving the minutes from the June 4, 2024 meeting.
- Discussion of May financials
- Approval of June 4, 2024, minutes
General
The Storm Water Advisory Board will meet to discuss the 2024 storm water source and how funds are used. The board will also review the minutes from April 25, 2023.
- Discussion of 2024 storm water source and use of funds
- Approval of April 25, 2023 minutes
Village Council
The Village Council will review the May 13, 2024 meeting minutes and April 2024 finance report. The agenda includes resolutions for police body cameras, health insurance contracts, and municipal building roof replacement. The council will also consider an ordinance to supplement the Code of Ordinances.
- Resolution 2024-13: Purchase of body cameras for the Police Department
- Resolution 2024-15: Contract with Prodigy Building Solutions and Bachman's HVAC Solutions for roof replacement
- Resolution 2024-16: Contract for employee health insurance
- Ordinance 2024-6: Supplement to the Code of Ordinances
- Oath of office for Lieutenant Tim Schmidtgoessling
General
The Amberley Finance Committee will review the village's April financial reports and discuss the 2025 tax budget. The committee will also approve the minutes from the May 7, 2024, meeting.
- Discussion of 2025 Tax Budget
- Review of April financials
- Approval of May 7, 2024 minutes
General
The Public Buildings & Parks Committee will meet to approve previous minutes and discuss the replacement of the Municipal Building roof.
- Discussion regarding the replacement of the Municipal Building roof
General
The Police and Fire Committee will meet to approve previous minutes and discuss the purchase of body-worn cameras.
- Purchase of body-worn cameras
General
The Compensation & Benefits Committee is meeting to review the employee health care plan renewal. Consultants from HUB/Horan Benefit Consultants will be present for the discussion.
- Employee Health Care Plan Renewal discussion with HUB/Horan Benefit Consultants
- Approval of February 21, 2024 minutes
General
The Land Development Committee will meet to discuss updating the Amberley Green Planning and Visioning. This is a discussion item for the committee.
- Update of the Amberley Green Planning and Visioning
Village Council
The Village Council will review a finance report for March 2024 and consider an ordinance to appropriate and amend funds. The meeting includes an update from the Hamilton County Heroin Task Force.
- Ordinance 2024-5: Appropriating Funds and Amending Appropriations
- Update from Commander Tom Fallon, Hamilton County Heroin Task Force
- Resolution 2023-11: Proclaiming May 19-25, 2024 as National Public Works Week
- Resolution 2024-12: Proclaiming May 12-18, 2024 National Police Week and May 15, 2024 as Peace Officers' Memorial Day
General
The Finance Committee will meet to approve the April 4, 2024 minutes. The body will discuss March financial reports and reappropriations.
- Approval of April 4, 2024 minutes
- Review of March Financials
- Discussion of Reappropriations
General
The Police and Fire Committee will meet to review department updates and a resolution for National Police Week. The body will also discuss a mass notification system.
- Resolution for National Police Week
- Mass Notification System
- Department update
General
The Streets, Public Utilities & Sewers Committee will meet to review the use of funds for the 2024 Storm Water program. The body will also consider a resolution recognizing National Public Works Week.
- 2024 Storm Water program use of funds
- Resolution recognizing National Public Works Week
Planning Commission/Board of Zoning Appeals
The Planning Commission and Board of Zoning Appeals will consider several requests for variances from the Village Code. These requests involve the construction of a detached garage, a shed, and various residential fences.
- Case 2024-105: Request for a 1,176 square foot detached garage at 7411 Willowbrook Lane
- Case 2024-65: Request for shed placement and door orientation at 3160 North Farmcrest Drive
- Case 2024-91: Request for a 7' tall black mesh fence at 6800 Ridge Road
- Case 2024-92: Request for an 800 square foot garden with 6' mesh fence at 3301 Fairhaven Lane
- Case 2024-101: Request for privacy and chain link fencing for a turf play area at 7026 Beech Hollow Drive
General
The Public Outreach Committee is meeting to discuss updates to social media and an amendment to a resolution regarding respectful discourse. The committee will also review minutes from February 22, 2023.
- Amending Resolution 2021-4, Respectful Discourse
- Social Media Update
Village Council
The Amberley Village Council will meet to discuss a contract for the 2024 Streets Program and an ordinance to appropriate funds. The meeting includes a county update from Commissioner Denise Driehaus.
- Resolution 2024-10: Contract for the 2024 Streets Program
- Ordinance 2024-4: Appropriating Funds and Amending Appropriations
- Resolution 2024-9: Proclaiming National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week
- County update from Commissioner Denise Driehaus
General
The Finance Committee will meet to approve minutes from March 11, 2024. The body will discuss February financial reports and reappropriations.
- Review of February Financials
- Discussion of Reappropriations
Planning Commission/Board of Zoning Appeals
The Planning Commission and Board of Zoning Appeals will review a request from 6701 Elbrook LLC. The applicant seeks a lot split for the construction of a Community Kollel, a Conditional Use Permit, and a front yard set-back parking lot variance.
- Case No. 2024-72: 3-acre lot split at 6701 Elbrook Avenue
- Conditional Use Permit for Community Kollel construction
- Front yard set-back parking lot variance request
General
The committee is meeting to approve minutes from February 26, 2024, and discuss the 2024 Street Program.
- Discussion of 2024 Street Program
Village Council
The Village Council will consider ordinances regarding employee compensation and the Village Manager's employment contract. The body will also review resolutions for police vehicle purchases and municipal mowing contracts.
- Ordinance 2024-2: Fixing Employee Compensation
- Resolution 2024-5 and 2024-6: Purchase of a police vehicle and a Heroin Task Force vehicle
- Ordinance 2024-1: Creating Position of Investigative Liaison
- Resolution 2024-7 and 2024-8: Mowing services for municipal grounds, North Site, Rights of Way, and Amberley Green
- Ordinance 2024-3: Amendment 10 to the Village Manager's Employment Contract
General
The Finance Committee will review January financials and the Annual Financial Statement. The body will also consider a resolution to request an advance for property taxes.
- Resolution to request an advance for property taxes
- Review of January Financials
- Review of Annual Financial Statement
General
The Police and Fire Committee will meet to receive updates on EMS and department operations. The body will discuss a telecommunications resolution and the addition of a position and vehicle for the Heroin Task Force.
- Telecommunications (Dispatcher) Resolution
- Heroin Task Force Memorandum of Understanding for an additional position
- Heroin Task Force vehicle
- Replacement vehicle for Lieutenant
- EMS Update from Chief Todd Owens
General
The Land Development Committee will meet to discuss updating residential regulations within the Amberley Green District.
- Discussion of residential regulation updates in the Amberley Green District
- Approval of September 19, 2023 minutes
General
The Streets, Public Utilities & Sewers Committee is meeting to review mowing contract extensions and options. The body will also discuss a stormwater grant for Beechlands and leaf vacuum options.
- Mowing contract extensions for Municipal Building/Park and Right-of-Way/North Site
- Mowing quotes for Amberley Green
- Beechlands stormwater grant
- Leaf vacuum options
General
The Compensation & Benefits Committee is meeting to approve minutes from November 8, 2023. The body will also discuss employee compensation.
- Approval of November 8, 2023 minutes
- Discussion of employee compensation
General
The Health, Education & Welfare Committee is meeting to review the minutes from January 24, 2024. The committee will also hear from Jen Scott of Equality Ohio regarding the village human rights ordinance.
- Discussion regarding the Amberley Village human rights ordinance with Jen Scott of Equality Ohio
Village Council
The Village Council will review the December 2023 finance report and recognize employee service anniversaries. The meeting includes a presentation on Cincinnati Public Schools and a resolution for HVAC unit replacement at the Municipal Building.
- Resolution 2024-3: HVAC unit replacement at the Municipal Building via Bachman HVAC Solutions
- Nomination of Jymi Bolden for Human Rights Commission Candidate
- Presentation by Iranetta Wright on the State of the Cincinnati Public School District
- Employee service recognition for Brian Baker (10 years) and Tammy Reasoner (5 years)
- Swearing-in of Officer Christian Russ
General
The Finance Committee will review the December financial reports and the annual financial statement. The meeting includes a review of previous minutes from January 4, 2024.
- December financials discussion
- Annual financial statement discussion
General
The Public Buildings & Parks Committee is meeting to approve previous minutes and discuss the replacement of an HVAC unit at the Municipal Building.
- Replacement of HVAC unit at the Municipal Building
General
The committee will meet to approve previous minutes and discuss food insecurity. The session includes an interview with Jymi Bolden for a position on the Human Rights Commission.
- Interview of Human Rights Commission candidate Jymi Bolden
- Discussion on food insecurity
Village Council
The Village Council will meet to review the November 2023 finance report and consider two resolutions. These include a contract for ballfield renovations and a rate increase for a consultant.
- Resolution 2024-1: Contract for ballfield renovations with Team All Sports
- Resolution 2024-2: Rate increase for CT Consultants
General
The Law Committee will meet to approve the minutes from April 3, 2023, and discuss legal costs. No other specific topics or actions are listed on the agenda.
- Approval of minutes from April 3, 2023
- Review of legal costs
General
The Finance Committee will meet to review the village's financial records from November. The committee will also discuss excess liability coverage with Michael Fishel.
- Excess liability coverage discussion with Michael Fishel
- Review of November financials