Fairfield County public meetings in 2022

City Council

City Council is meeting to discuss the acceptance of federal recovery funds from Butler County. The body will also consider an ordinance for supplemental appropriations to the 2022 budget.

• Ordinance to accept $3,000,000 ARPA grant from Butler County for Route 4 Redevelopment
• Ordinance to amend Ordinance No. 148-21 for supplemental appropriations

City Council

City Council adopted the 2023 operating budget and several supplemental appropriations for 2022. The council also approved an ordinance adjusting employee salaries and reclassifying specific finance positions. Additionally, a right-of-way agreement for Koch Foods of Cincinnati, LLC was authorized.

• Approved 2023 Operating Budget (Ordinance No. 155-22) (6-0)
• Approved employee salary changes and finance position reclassifications (Ordinance No. 154-22) (6-0)
• Approved supplemental appropriations for 2022 (Ordinance No. 156-22 and 157-22) (6-0)
• Authorized Right-of-Way Encroachment License and Maintenance Agreement with Koch Foods of Cincinnati, LLC (Resolution No. 19-22) (6-0)
• Approved not requesting a hearing for a liquor permit application for Rossmary LLC dba Jiffy Mart (Simple Motion No. 22-22) (6-0)
• Cancelled the December 12 meeting (6-0)
• Approved November 28, 2022 meeting minutes

City Council

City Council approved several ordinances related to municipal pool management, nature programming, and water infrastructure. The council also approved three supplemental budget appropriations and a response to a citizen petition regarding coyotes.

• Approved $435,600 contract with Moody's of Dayton Inc. for a new raw water supply well (7-0)
• Approved Contract Addendum with SwimSafe Pool Management, Inc. for municipal pool operations (7-0)
• Approved agreement with MetroParks of Butler County for nature programming (7-0)
• Approved three supplemental appropriations to the 2022 annual operating budget (7-0)
• Approved draft response letter to a petition regarding coyotes (7-0)
• Approved amendment to Nov 14, 2022 minutes regarding a recusal (7-0)
• Approved motion to enter Executive Session to discuss collective bargaining (7-0)

City Council

City Council will hold a briefing on the 2023 Operating Budget and consider several ordinances related to road and sewer improvements. The body is also reviewing liquor permit applications and legal representation agreements for the municipal court.

• Contract for 2022 Storm Sewer Lining on LeSaint Drive and Northpointe Drive with Insight Pipe Contracting, LLC ($100,000)
• Engineering agreement with Fishbeck for South Gilmore Road Improvements from Resor Road to Route 4 ($182,720)
• Design agreement with IBI Group for Ross Road and Resor Road sidewalk improvements ($28,600)
• Liquor permit applications for Doordash Essentials LLC (6370 Pleasant Avenue) and Rick's Tavern & Grille (5955 Boymel Drive)
• Agreement for 2023 indigent legal representation in Fairfield Municipal Court with Butler County

Council authorized several engineering and construction agreements for road, sidewalk, and sewer improvements. The board also approved indigent legal representation for 2023 and two liquor permit applications. Three supplemental appropriations for the 2022 operating budget were adopted.

• Approved liquor permit for Doordash Essentials LLC (5-0)
• Approved liquor permit for Rydann Investments LLC dba Rick's Tavern & Grille (5-0)
• Adopted agreement for 2023 indigent legal representation with Butler County (5-0)
• Approved application for USDOT funding for Symmes Road Railroad Crossing Elimination Project (6-0)
• Approved $100,000 contract with Insight Pipe Contracting, LLC for storm sewer lining (6-0)
• Approved engineering agreement with Fishbeck for South Gilmore Road improvements (6-0)
• Approved design agreement with IBI Group for Ross Road and Resor Road sidewalks (6-0)
• Adopted three supplemental appropriations to the 2022 operating budget (6-0)

City Council

City Council will discuss the 2023 Operating Budget and vote on several ordinances regarding infrastructure and grants. Key items include wastewater plant repairs and a cooperative repaving agreement with the City of Hamilton.

• Appropriation of $330,000 for repair of critical treatment equipment at the Wastewater Plant
• Agreement with City of Hamilton for repaving Joe Nuxhall Way between River Road and Joyce Park
• Contract with Ovivo USA, LLC for sewer plant equipment repair
• State Capital Grant agreement for Harbin Park Phase 2 Project
• Appropriations of $11,200 for Water Division Instrumentation, $47,000 for Fire Department fuel and oxygen, and $28,000 for Wireless Networking Infrastructure

City Council approved several emergency ordinances, including a $330,000 contract for sewer plant equipment repairs. The council also authorized agreements for the Butler County Entitlement Program, CDBG applications, and road repaving. A briefing on the 2023 Annual Operating Budget was held, though no final budget vote was recorded.

• Approved $330,000 contract with Ovivo USA, LLC for sewer plant equipment repair (7-0)
• Approved Revised Cooperation Agreement with Butler County for Entitlement Program 2023-2025 (7-0)
• Approved FY 2023 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) application and agreement (7-0)
• Approved State Capital Grant agreement for Harbin Park Phase 2 Project (7-0)
• Approved agreement with City of Hamilton to cooperatively fund repaving of Joe Nuxhall Way (7-0)
• Approved two ordinances to amend 2022 estimated appropriations (7-0 each)
• Approved October 11, 2022 meeting minutes
• Approved motion to enter Executive Session regarding collective bargaining and personnel (7-0)

City Council

Council unanimously approved a Community Reinvestment Area agreement providing property tax incentives for NP FTC, LLC to build two speculative industrial buildings at 8250 Seward Road (Morris Farm). They also approved adding property to a Tax Increment Financing district and amending the 2022 appropriations. All votes were 7-0.

• Approved CRA tax incentives for two industrial buildings at 8250 Seward Road (Ordinance 128-22, 7-0)
• Approved adding property to Northeast Area TIF District (Ordinance 127-22, 7-0)
• Approved amended 2022 appropriations (Ordinance 131-22, 7-0)
• Approved second amended 2022 appropriations (Ordinance 132-22, 7-0)
• Authorized City Manager to enter Butler County Mutual Police Aid Agreement (Ordinance 129-22, 7-0)
• Authorized contract with Stryker Corp. for fire department medical equipment (Ordinance 130-22, 7-0)
• Approved December 2022 meeting schedule (Simple Motion 19-22, 7-0)
• Approved minutes of September 26, 2022 meeting (7-0)

City Council

Council unanimously approved a SAFER grant to hire nine full-time firefighter/paramedics, authorized bridge inspection services with ODOT, and approved server hardware, employee salary adjustments, and two budget appropriation amendments. All votes were 6-0.

• Approved SAFER grant for 9 firefighter/paramedics (6-0)
• Authorized bridge inspection agreement with ODOT (6-0)
• Approved server hardware contract with Cincinnati Bell (6-0)
• Established employee salaries and added one police officer (6-0)
• Approved two budget appropriation amendments (6-0 each)
• Excused Councilmember Davidson (5-0)
• Held executive session on collective bargaining and litigation (6-0)

City Council

Fairfield City Council will vote on several ordinances regarding public safety equipment, infrastructure grants, and city employee salaries. The body is also discussing financial appropriations for police vehicles and wastewater projects.

• Agreement with AOZI-Fairfield Building V, LLC for expansion site at 9391 Seward Road
• Issuance of $38,521.13 in bonds for sidewalk repair
• Appropriation of $96,462 for two police vehicles from Fierhrer Motors, Inc.
• Grant application for 2024 Street Improvement Program via Ohio Public Works Commission
• Liquor permit application for Kroger Limited Partnership 1 at 5214 Pleasant Avenue

Council approved a Community Reinvestment Area agreement with AOZI-Fairfield Building V, LLC for an expansion at 9391 Seward Road, including a compensation agreement with the Fairfield City School District. All 12 ordinances and resolutions on the agenda were adopted unanimously (6-0), covering fire equipment surplus, a school resource officer agreement, lime purchase with Dayton, street improvement grants, police vehicles, employee salaries, sidewalk bonds, and budget appropriations. Council also amended its rules to replace committee assignments with department liaisons and dedicated the fire headquarters as the 'Donald G. Bennett Fire Headquarters.'

• Approved CRA agreement with AOZI-Fairfield Building V, LLC for expansion at 9391 Seward Road (6-0)
• Adopted resolution eliminating committee assignments, appointing department liaisons instead (6-0)
• Dedicated Fire Headquarters as 'Donald G. Bennett Fire Headquarters' (6-0)
• Approved $89,612 for two GMC Acadias for Police Department (6-0)
• Authorized $38,521.13 in sidewalk special assessment bonds (6-0)
• Approved intergovernmental lime purchase agreement with City of Dayton (6-0)
• Authorized resource officer MOU with Sacred Heart of Jesus School (6-0)
• Approved OPWC grant application for 2024 Street Improvement Program (6-0)

City Council

City Council appointed Adam Kraft to fill the vacant 4th Ward council seat, then approved a series of ordinances and resolutions, including a fire department tax levy, road salt purchase, and multiple infrastructure project agreements. All votes were unanimous (6-0) with Councilmember Besl excused. Council also rejected a fact-finding report in police union negotiations.

• Appointed Adam Kraft as 4th Ward Councilmember (5-0)
• Approved ordinance waiving building permit fees for Promo Spark at 300 Osborne Drive (6-0)
• Approved Morton Salt road salt purchase contract (6-0)
• Approved ODOT agreement for South Gilmore Road project (6-0)
• Approved ODOT safety grant application for Route 4/Seward Road (6-0)
• Approved $72,000 for ballistic-rated police department doors (6-0)
• Approved $32,600 for Cobblestone Grove dam engineering services (6-0)
• Approved 9.25-mill fire department tax levy resolution (6-0)

City Council

The Fairfield City Council unanimously approved several ordinances and resolutions, including a $873,000 contract for the Commerce Center Drive Relief Sewer Project, a $300,000 parking lot paving project, the 2023 tax budget, a one-year contract with Arctic Wolf for cybersecurity services, and multiple budget amendments. The council also approved a motion to not request a hearing for a liquor permit application at 5059 Camelot Drive.

• Approved $873,000 contract with Welsh Excavation Co. for sewer project (6-0)
• Approved $300,000 parking lot paving contract with Barry L Brown Paving (6-0)
• Adopted 2023 tax budget resolution (6-0)
• Approved one-year contract with Arctic Wolf for cybersecurity services (6-0)
• Approved ordinance establishing Municipal Court employee salaries (6-0)
• Approved supplemental appropriations ordinances (6-0)
• Approved motion to not request liquor permit hearing for Food Mart (6-0)
• Held executive session on personnel and litigation (6-0)

City Council

City Council approved multiple ordinances and resolutions, including creating a Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area (DORA), purchasing new police software and an ambulance, and financing water infrastructure projects. All votes were unanimous except one recusal. The meeting also included a ceremonial oath for new firefighters and recognition of a departing councilmember.

• Approved Simple Motion 12-22 appointing Economic Development Manager to JEDD 1 Board (6-0, Meyers recused)
• Adopted Ordinance 82-22 waiving building permit fees for Koch Foods expansion (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 83-22 authorizing CDBG Entitlement Program agreement with Butler County (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 84-22 amending PIRA for Veritiv Operating Company (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution 11-22 creating Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area (DORA) (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 85-22 authorizing $311,468.09 software agreement with CentralSquare Technologies (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 86-22 authorizing $375,000 for Horton Ambulance purchase (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinances 87-22 and 88-22 for Synagro contract extension and $471,000 Prodigy Building Solutions contract (7-0 each)

City Council

City Council approved several contracts and ordinances, including a $5.4 million contract for the Port Union Water Storage Tower and a $62,500 emergency repair to the Hunter-Mack water main. Council also approved design contracts for Huffman Park reforestation and Pleasant Avenue improvements, and appointed representatives to the OneOhio Recovery Foundation board. All votes were unanimous 6-0, with Councilmember Brill excused.

• Approved $5,422,000 contract with Landmark Structures for Port Union Water Storage Tower (6-0)
• Approved $62,500 emergency repair contract with Howell Contractors for Hunter-Mack water main (6-0)
• Approved $30,000 design contract for Huffman Park Reforestation Project (6-0)
• Approved $106,100 engineering contract with Dixon Engineering for Port Union water tower (6-0)
• Approved design agreement with Kleingers Group for Pleasant Avenue right-of-way and parking lot (6-0)
• Approved appropriations amendments (Ordinances 80-22 and 81-22) (6-0)
• Approved no-hearing request for liquor permit at Panaderia Y Restaurante el Camiono (6-0)
• Appointed Greta Hochstetler Mayer and Karen Scherra to OneOhio Recovery Foundation board (6-0)

City Council

City Council unanimously approved all 11 ordinances on the agenda, including zoning approvals for the Mercy Health Mixed Use development and the Freddy's Frozen Custard restaurant, plus contracts for a fire truck, police vehicles, HVAC replacement, and wastewater biosolids disposal. All votes were 7-0. Council also held an executive session on litigation and collective bargaining.

• Approved Mercy Health Mixed Use Concept Plan (Ordinance 64-22, 7-0)
• Approved Freddy's Frozen Custard Final Development Plan (Ordinance 65-22, 7-0)
• Approved CRA tax incentives for Pro Kleen industrial facility (Ordinance 66-22, 7-0)
• Approved $129,109.27 for Toro mower purchase (Ordinance 67-22, 7-0)
• Approved 3-year Denali Water Solutions biosolids contract (Ordinance 68-22, 7-0)
• Approved $1,173,216 ARPA-funded fire truck purchase (Ordinance 69-22, 7-0)
• Approved $89,702 for two GMC Acadias for police (Ordinance 70-22, 7-0)
• Approved $430,458 ARPA-funded HVAC replacement contract (Ordinance 71-22, 7-0)

City Council

City Council unanimously approved a series of ordinances, including the purchase of property at 5110 Pleasant Avenue for future Riegert Square improvements, a $240,884.03 five-year contract with Axon Enterprises for Tasers, and multiple equipment purchases and contracts for various departments. All votes were 7-0 except two items (LED street light upgrade and an appropriation ordinance) which passed 6-0 due to Councilmember Abbott's recusal. The council also approved the 2022 summer meeting schedule and board appointments.

• Approved property purchase at 5110 Pleasant Avenue (7-0)
• Approved $240,884.03 Axon Taser contract (7-0)
• Approved $513,080 sewer cleaning truck purchase (7-0)
• Approved $597,682 Public Works roof/HVAC replacement (7-0)
• Approved $500,000 LED street light upgrade with Duke Energy (6-0, Abbott recused)
• Approved 2022 summer meeting schedule (7-0)
• Approved six board/commission appointments (7-0)
• Approved $132,150 Harbin Park Phase II design contract (7-0)

City Council

City Council approved a Joint Economic Development District (JEDD) contract with Fairfield Township, authorizing the City Manager to execute the agreement. The council also approved several other items, including a sidewalk construction contract, a road design agreement, and the 2022-2026 Capital Improvement Program. Two zoning items were tabled pending Planning Commission recommendations.

• Approved JEDD contract with Fairfield Township (Ordinance 38-22, 6-0)
• Approved $153,000 sidewalk construction contract with Hendy, Inc. (Ordinance 40-22, 6-0)
• Approved agreement with Strand Associates for South Gilmore Road widening design (Ordinance 39-22, 6-0)
• Adopted 2022-2026 Capital Improvement Program (Resolution 8-22, 6-0)
• Approved supplemental appropriations (Ordinances 41-22, 42-22, 43-22, all 6-0)
• Approved agricultural district renewal for Part Lot 352 (Resolution 7-22, 6-0)
• Tabled Mercy Health Mixed Use development concept plan (unanimous)
• Tabled Freddy's Frozen Custard final development plan (unanimous)

City Council

City Council unanimously approved several contracts and ordinances, including a $2.785 million asphalt paving and resurfacing project with John R. Jurgensen Company, a $1.7 million water main replacement with Majors Enterprises, and a $137,000 sidewalk/apron program with Prus Construction. Council also approved a $5.6 million bond anticipation note renewal, a Huffman Park donation agreement, and 2022 board appointments. Two zoning items received first readings with public hearings set for March 28.

• Approved $2.785M asphalt paving contract with John R. Jurgensen Co. (7-0)
• Approved $1.7M Route 4 water main replacement contract with Majors Enterprises (7-0)
• Approved $137K sidewalk/apron program contract with Prus Construction (7-0)
• Approved $5.6M bond anticipation note renewal for water/wastewater improvements (7-0)
• Approved Huffman Park donation agreement with Huffman Family Foundation (7-0)
• Approved 2022 boards/commissions appointments (7-0)
• Set joint public hearing for Mercy Health Mixed Use concept plan for March 28
• Set joint public hearing for Freddy's Frozen Custard plan for March 28

City Council

City Council unanimously approved several contracts and ordinances, including a $5.9 million smart water metering system with Ferguson Waterworks, a development agreement with Al Neyer RE LLC for a speculative industrial park on Seward Road, and a $75,000 pavement marking contract with Aero-Mark Company. The sidewalk/apron replacement contract with Prus Construction received a second reading and will be voted on March 14. A public hearing was set for April 11 regarding the proposed Joint Economic Development District (JEDD 1) with Fairfield Township.

• Approved $5.9M smart water metering contract with Ferguson Waterworks (7-0)
• Approved development agreement with Al Neyer RE LLC for Seward Road industrial park (7-0)
• Approved $75,000 pavement marking contract with Aero-Mark Company (7-0)
• Approved $170,384.60 engineering services contract with Hazen and Sawyer (7-0)
• Approved resolution allowing 4000 Dixie Highway property to receive Hamilton water/sewer service (7-0)
• Approved two budget appropriation amendments (Ordinances 24-22 and 25-22) (7-0)
• Approved Ohio Purchasing Council membership agreement (7-0)
• Second reading held for $137,000 sidewalk/apron contract with Prus Construction; vote set for 3/14

City Council

The Fairfield City Council will hold a regular meeting with several legislative items, including a second reading of an ordinance to approve a Planned Unit Development concept plan at 5846 Pleasant Avenue, despite the Planning Commission's denial of the rezoning application. The council will also consider contracts for sidewalk repairs and landscaping, appropriations for various infrastructure projects, and a liquor permit request. The meeting includes an oath of office for the new City Manager and a briefing on zoning code updates.

• Ordinance approving concept plan for 5846 Pleasant Avenue PUD (second reading; Planning Commission denied rezoning)
• Resolution declaring necessity of sidewalk repairs (third reading)
• Ordinance authorizing amended contract with West Chester Township and Springdale for JEDD-1 Project (first reading)
• Motion to not request hearing on liquor permit for Bob Evans Restaurant 358, 510 Kolb Drive
• Ordinances authorizing contracts: Prus Construction for 2022 Sidewalk/Apron Replacement ($137,000) and Davey Tree Expert Company for landscaping ($69,235)

City Council approved several ordinances and resolutions, including a sidewalk repair declaration, an amended JEDD contract with West Chester Township and Springdale, traffic code updates, a landscaping contract, and two budget amendments. A planned unit development concept plan for 5846 Pleasant Avenue was tabled until February 28.

• Adopted Resolution 4-22 declaring necessity of sidewalk repairs (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance 15-22 authorizing amended JEDD-1 contract with West Chester Township and Springdale (7-0)
• Approved Simple Motion 5-22 requesting no hearing on Bob Evans liquor permit at 510 Kolb Drive (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 16-22 updating Traffic and General Offenses Codes (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 17-22 authorizing 3-year landscaping contract with Davey Tree Expert Company, $69,235 first year (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 18-22 amending 2022 appropriations (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 19-22 amending 2022 appropriations (7-0)
• Tabled 5846 Pleasant Avenue PUD concept plan until 2/28/2022 (7-0)

City Council

The Fairfield City Council will hold its regular meeting on January 24, 2022, with a briefing on a fire levy at 5:00 PM. The council will consider several ordinances, including a Brownfield remediation application for the former Fairfield Cleaners property, special assessments for energy improvement projects, and contracts for the Seward Road water tower. It will also hold second readings on a Planned Unit Development concept plan and a sidewalk repair resolution, and a third reading on police promotions.

• Ordinance to authorize Brownfield Remediation Program application for former Fairfield Cleaners at 1099 Magie Avenue, with contract for Patriot Engineering and Environmental, Inc.
• Resolutions and ordinances for special assessments for energy improvement projects with Fairfield, Liberty, Monroe Energy Special Improvement District
• Ordinance to contract with Dixon Engineering for Seward Road 0.5 MG tank rehabilitation project
• Ordinance to contract with Clearcreek Coatings, Ltd. for Seward Road water tower cleaning, repairing, and painting
• Supplemental appropriations totaling over $2.5 million, including $1,477,685 for Route 4, Michael Lane & Camelot Drive Intersection Improvements

City Council voted 6-0 to place a fire levy on the May 2022 ballot to fund fire department staffing and operations. The council also adopted several ordinances, including a police promotion process, Brownfield remediation for the former Fairfield Cleaners property, and contracts for water tower repairs. A zoning concept plan for 5846 Pleasant Avenue was tabled until February 14.

• Adopted Resolution 3-22 placing fire levy on May ballot (6-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 6-22 amending police promotion process (6-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 7-22 for Brownfield remediation at 1099 Magie Ave (6-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2-22 and Ordinances 8-22, 9-22 for energy improvement district (6-0 each)
• Adopted Ordinance 10-22 for Dixon Engineering contract ($64,250) (6-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 11-22 for Clearcreek Coatings contract ($474,800) (6-0)
• Adopted Ordinances 12-22, 13-22, 14-22 for supplemental appropriations (6-0, 6-0, 5-0)
• Tabled zoning concept plan for 5846 Pleasant Avenue (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council is considering several ordinances, including a new income tax subsection and police department promotion rules. The agenda also includes a joint public hearing for Pleasant Avenue re-zoning and funding for a water storage tower on Port Union Road.

• Joint Public Hearing: Pleasant Avenue Re-Zoning
• Ordinance to amend income tax filing requirements (Third Reading)
• Ordinance to amend police department promotions (Second Reading)
• Contract for Fairfield Chamber of Commerce professional services
• Contract and $190,480 appropriation for Port Union Road water storage tower design

City Council unanimously approved the appointment of Scott W. Timmer as City Manager, effective February 7, 2022, and authorized an employment agreement with him. Council also approved several ordinances, including a tax filing requirement, a two-year contract with the Fairfield Chamber of Commerce, and $190,480 for engineering services for a new water storage tower. A proposed fire levy was discussed but no action was taken. The Pleasant Avenue re-zoning was tabled pending Planning Commission recommendation.

• Approved appointment of Scott W. Timmer as City Manager (7-0)
• Authorized employment agreement with Scott W. Timmer (7-0)
• Adopted ordinance on required tax filings (7-0)
• Approved two-year contract with Fairfield Chamber of Commerce (7-0)
• Authorized $190,480 for CT Consultants for water tower design (7-0)
• Tabled Pleasant Avenue PUD re-zoning until Jan. 24 (7-0)
• Approved Council committee assignments (7-0)
• Appointed Clerk of Council as designee for House Bill 9 training (7-0)