Harrison public meetings in 2021

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Harrison Board of Zoning Appeals will hold its regular meeting, approve minutes from November 23, 2021, and consider one new case: a zoning request to allow a sign larger than permitted in a B-4 zoning district. The applicant, Brooke Alini of Atlantic Sign Company, will be present. No old business is listed.

• Case 1602: zoning request for a sign exceeding allowable size in B-4 district
• Applicant: Brooke Alini, Atlantic Sign Company
• Approval of minutes from November 23, 2021

The Harrison Board of Zoning Appeals approved a zoning variance (Case #1602) to allow a larger wall sign for a business (Harbor Freight) in a B-4 district, with conditions to modify the sign's red design. The board also approved minutes from the previous meeting and elected new officers for the coming year.

• Approved Case #1602 sign variance with condition to eliminate red sides (5-0)
• Approved minutes from November 23, 2021 meeting (4-0, 1 abstention)
• Elected Russell Montgomery as chairman (5-0)
• Elected Sonny Ross as vice-chairman (5-0)

City Council

The City Council will review the 2022 budget and an ordinance regarding a cooperative agreement with the Ohio Water Development Authority for wastewater system bond refinancing. The agenda also includes a presentation of a revised PUD conceptual plan from Drees Homes.

• Approval of the 2022 Budget for the City of Harrison
• Ordinance for wastewater system revenue refunding bonds via Ohio Water Development Authority
• Revised PUD Conceptual Plan presentation from Drees Homes
• Amendment to amounts appropriated to various City funds
• Greater Harrison Chamber of Commerce update

The council approved three ordinances: the 2022 appropriations budget, a wastewater bond refinancing expected to save about $600,000, and an amended fund appropriation. It also heard a PUD plan update from Drees Homes (reduced to 483 homes) and recognized retirees.

• Approved amended fund appropriation ordinance #22-21 (all yea)
• Approved wastewater bond refinancing ordinance #23-21 (all yea)
• Approved 2022 appropriations ordinance #24-21 (all yea)
• Approved executive session for economic development discussion (all yea)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will meet to review an informal conceptual plan presentation from Drees Homes. No other new or old business is listed on the agenda.

• Informal presentation of a conceptual plan by Matt Mains of Drees Homes

The Harrison Planning Commission held a brief regular meeting, approving the November 9, 2021 minutes and excusing Ms. Knock. No old or new business was conducted. A representative from Drees Homes gave an informational presentation on a conceptual plan, but no action was taken.

• Approved motion to excuse Ms. Knock (4-0)
• Approved November 9, 2021 meeting minutes (4-0)

City Council

The Harrison City Council will vote on filling a vacant council seat, a resolution supporting Hamilton County's authority to regulate landfills, an ordinance approving a collective bargaining agreement with the local firefighters union, and a budget amendment. The meeting also includes routine items like approving minutes and recognizing a departing member.

• Approve replacement for Matt Hackworth's vacant Council seat
• Resolution to support Hamilton County Commissioners regulating landfills
• Ordinance to approve collective bargaining agreement with Harrison Professional Firefighters IAFF Local 3204
• Ordinance authorizing appropriations and budget amendment
• VFW donation to Mayor's Fund and service recognition for Matt Hackworth

The council approved the appointment of a replacement for Matt Hackworth's vacant council seat, passed a resolution supporting Hamilton County Commissioners' authority to regulate landfills, approved a collective bargaining agreement with the firefighters' union, and authorized a budget amendment. The minutes do not include vote tallies or specific names for the appointment.

• Approved replacement for Matt Hackworth's vacant Council seat
• Approved resolution supporting Hamilton County Commissioners' authority to regulate landfills
• Approved collective bargaining agreement with Harrison Professional Firefighters IAFF Local 3204
• Approved ordinance authorizing appropriations and budget amendment

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Harrison Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a regular meeting to approve prior minutes and hear one new case. Applicant Brian Rolle of 9457 Morris Dr. is requesting a variance to allow a four-foot-high fence within the front yard setback, which is not permitted in the R-1 zoning district. No old business is listed.

• Case 1477: variance request for 4-foot fence in front yard setback (R-1 district)
• Applicant: Brian Rolle, 9457 Morris Dr.
• Approve minutes of October 26, 2021 meeting

The Board of Zoning Appeals approved Case #1567, a zoning request by Brian Rolle for a four-foot-high fence within the front yard setback, which is not normally permitted in an R-1 district. The applicant stated the HOA approved the fence, and the board voted unanimously to approve it as presented. The board also approved the minutes from the October 26, 2021 meeting and excused Mr. Montgomery's absence.

• Approved Case #1567: 4-foot fence in front yard setback at 9457 Morris Dr. (unanimous).
• Approved minutes from October 26, 2021 meeting (unanimous).
• Excused Mr. Montgomery's absence with notice (unanimous).

City Council

The Harrison City Council will hold a public hearing regarding Hillwood zoning changes. The council also plans to consider a resolution for land annexation from Harrison Township and an application for tax exemption within a Community Reinvestment Area.

• Public Hearing for Hillwood Zoning Changes
• Resolution accepting annexation of land from Harrison Township
• Tax exemption application for parcels 560-0050-0004-00, 560-0050-0155-00, and 560-0050-0032-00

The Harrison City Council approved several resolutions and ordinances, including the annexation of land from Harrison Township, a tax exemption for three parcels, zoning changes for properties on Harrison Avenue and Simonson Road, a collective bargaining agreement with USW Local No. 1858, and compensation rates for directors. All votes were unanimous. The council also heard public comments about the Rumpke dump and reports from various committees.

• Approved Resolution #17-21 accepting annexation of land from Harrison Township (all yea)
• Approved Resolution #18-21 for tax exemption in a Community Reinvestment Area for three parcels (all yea)
• Approved Ordinance #18-21 changing zoning for 9973 Harrison Ave and 10078/10004 Simonson Rd (all yea)
• Approved Ordinance #19-21 collective bargaining agreement with USW Local No. 1858 (all yea)
• Approved Ordinance #20-21 setting compensation for directors and non-bargaining positions (all yea)
• Approved minutes from November 3, 2021 meeting (all yea)
• Swore in Joe Combs to Board of Zoning Appeals effective December 1, 2021
• Entered executive session to discuss economic development

Civil Service Commission

The Civil Service Commission is meeting to approve minutes from previous meetings and discuss several personnel matters, including a fire promotional exam for Lieutenant, an entry-level Clerk/Receptionist exam that could also apply to future Police Clerk openings, and upcoming exams for 2022. No decisions are listed on the agenda; items are for discussion only.

• Approve minutes from 8-May-21, 5-Jun-21, and 7-Aug-21
• Discuss Fire Promotional for Lieutenant
• Discuss Entry Level Clerk/Receptionist Exam (also applies to future Police Clerk openings)
• Discuss upcoming exams required for 2022

The Civil Service Commission approved minutes from three prior meetings and reviewed applicant turnout for upcoming exams. Six applicants signed up for the Fire Dept Lieutenant promotional exam, but one was ineligible due to probation. Of 51 applicants for the Entry Level Clerk/Receptionist exam, 46 showed up, and 40 expressed interest in the Police Clerk position. The commission scheduled several exams for 2022, including Police Sergeant, Detective, Firefighter/Paramedic, and Fire Inspector, with a future meeting to finalize dates.

• Approved minutes from 8-May-21, 5-Jun-21, and 7-Aug-21
• Noted one of six Fire Dept Lieutenant exam applicants ineligible due to probation
• Recorded 46 of 51 applicants attended the Entry Level Clerk/Receptionist exam
• Recorded 40 of 51 applicants interested in Police Clerk position
• Scheduled Police Promotional Exam for Sergeant by May 2022
• Scheduled Police Promotional Exam for Detective by November 2022
• Scheduled Entry Level Firefighter/Paramedic exam by October 2022
• Scheduled Fire Inspector Exam by October 2022

Planning Commission

The commission will hold a public hearing regarding the Harrison Commerce Center PUD preliminary plan. New business includes zoning and use approval for 225 Harrison Ave. and a zoning amendment for 9973 Harrison Ave.

• PUD Preliminary Plan Presentation – Harrison Commerce Center
• Zoning and Use Approval Application: 225 Harrison Ave. (The Little Fern)
• Zoning Amendment: 9973 Harrison Ave. (Marathon Station)

The Harrison Planning Commission held a public hearing and regular meeting on November 9, 2021. It approved a zoning and use approval for The Little Fern at 225 Harrison Avenue, and recommended to City Council approval of zoning amendments for Marathon Station at 9973 Harrison Ave. and the Harrison Commerce Center PUD, both contingent on property annexation. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved zoning and use approval for The Little Fern at 225 Harrison Avenue with conditions (5-0)
• Recommended to City Council approval of zoning amendment for Marathon Station at 9973 Harrison Ave. with conditions, contingent on annexation (5-0)
• Recommended to City Council approval of zoning amendment and PUD preliminary plan for Harrison Commerce Center on Harrison Ave. with conditions, contingent on annexation (5-0)
• Approved minutes from October 12, 2021 meeting (5-0)

City Council

The Harrison City Council is meeting to approve a tabled ordinance revising several sections of the zoning code. The agenda also includes routine items such as approving minutes and receiving reports from the mayor, law director, and council members.

• Approve tabled ordinance revising zoning code sections 1143.12, 1143.06, 1143.07, 1143.08, and 1143.03
• Approve council meeting minutes from October 19, 2021
• Approve executive session summary from October 19, 2021

The council unanimously approved Ordinance #16-21, revising several sections of the Harrison Zoning Code, and Ordinance #17-21, amending appropriations to various city funds. Councilmember Matt Hackworth announced his resignation due to family issues and moving out of the city. The council also entered executive session to discuss a personnel issue.

• Approved Ordinance #16-21 revising Zoning Code sections 1143.12, 1143.06, 1143.07, 1143.08, and 1143.03 (all yea)
• Approved Ordinance #17-21 amending appropriations to various city funds (all yea)
• Approved minutes from October 19, 2021 (all yea)
• Added an ordinance approval item to the agenda (all yea)
• Moved into executive session for a personnel issue (all yea)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Harrison Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a regular meeting to consider one conditional use request. The board will vote on whether to allow the continued use of a property as a fuel center, car wash, and convenience store in a B-4 zoning district. No other business is listed.

• Case 1534: Conditional use for fuel center, car wash, and convenience store in B-4 district
• Applicant: Anne F McBride, McBride, Dale, Clarion
• Approve minutes of September 28, 2021

The Harrison Board of Zoning Appeals approved Case 1534, a conditional use request to allow continued use of a property as a fuel center, car wash, and convenience store in a B-4 zoning district. The request was made by Jay Smith on behalf of the Schuh family, who are annexing 35 acres for development. The board voted unanimously in favor, with no discussion or objections raised.

• Approved Case 1534 conditional use for fuel center, car wash, and convenience store (5-0)
• Approved minutes from September 28, 2021 (5-0)

City Council

The Harrison City Council will vote on several items, including setting Trick or Treat hours, deciding whether to request a hearing on a new liquor license for Cracker Barrel, setting a public hearing for Hillwood Development items, and approving resolutions on fund appropriations and an Ohio Public Works Commission application. They will also consider a tabled ordinance revising zoning code sections.

• Set hours for Trick or Treat
• Request/Do not Request a Hearing for a new liquor license for Cracker Barrel Old Country Store
• Set a Public Hearing for 3 items concerning Hillwood Development
• Approve a Resolution Amending the Amount Appropriated to Various Funds
• Approve Tabled Ordinance to Revise Sections 1143.12, 1143.06, 1143.07, 1143.08 and 1143.03 of the Harrison Zoning Code

The Harrison City Council approved Trick or Treat hours for October 31 from 6-8pm, set a public hearing for zoning changes, and approved an ordinance appropriating funds to the Capital Improvement Fund. They also tabled a zoning code revision ordinance and entered executive session for a personnel issue.

• Set Trick or Treat hours for Oct 31, 6-8pm (all yea)
• Set public hearing for Hillwood zoning changes on Nov 16 at 7:15pm (all yea, Hackworth abstain)
• Approved Ordinance #15-21 appropriating funds to Capital Improvement Fund (all yea)
• Approved Resolution #16-21 authorizing mayor to apply for Ohio Public Works Commission programs (all yea)
• Tabled ordinance to revise zoning code sections 1143.12, 1143.06, 1143.07, 1143.08, 1143.03 (all yea)
• Entered executive session to discuss personnel issue (all yea)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is meeting to consider Zoning and Use Approval Applications in the DRD for two businesses. The requests concern properties located at 104 and 221 Harrison Ave.

• Zoning and Use Approval Application for Bliss Bridal and Formal at 221 Harrison Ave.
• Zoning and Use Approval Application for Tuco’s Taqueria & Cantina at 104 Harrison Ave.

The Harrison Planning Commission approved two zoning and use applications in the Downtown Revitalization District (DRD): one for Bliss Bridal and Formal at 221 Harrison Ave. and one for Tuco's Taqueria & Cantina at 104 Harrison Ave. Both approvals were unanimous with conditions as presented. The meeting was brief and procedural, with no other substantive decisions.

• Approved zoning/use application for Bliss Bridal and Formal at 221 Harrison Ave. (unanimous)
• Approved zoning/use application for Tuco's Taqueria & Cantina at 104 Harrison Ave. (unanimous)

City Council

The Harrison City Council will hold a public hearing on proposed business zoning changes, then vote on an ordinance revising several sections of the zoning code and a resolution supporting a Convention of States. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and reports from the mayor, law director, and council members.

• Public hearing on business zoning changes at 7:15pm
• Ordinance to revise zoning code sections 1143.12, 1143.06, 1143.07, 1143.08, and 1143.03
• Resolution to support the Call for the Convention of States
• Approval of September 21, 2021 council minutes

The Harrison City Council tabled an ordinance to revise zoning code sections due to wording issues, and approved two resolutions: one urging Ohio to join states calling for an Article V Convention of States, and another accepting budget commission rates and authorizing tax levies. The council also excused two members and approved prior meeting minutes.

• Tabled ordinance to revise Zoning Code sections 1143.12, 1143.06, 1143.07, 1143.08, 1143.03 (all yea)
• Approved Resolution #14-21 urging Ohio legislature to trigger Article V Convention of States (all yea)
• Approved Resolution #15-21 accepting budget commission rates and authorizing tax levies (all yea)
• Excused Mrs. Wilson and Mr. Hackworth from meeting (all yea)
• Approved minutes from September 21, 2021 (all yea)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Harrison Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a regular meeting to consider several zoning variance requests. Applicants are seeking exceptions to sign size, number, and parking setback rules in the B-4 zoning district, as well as driveway width limits for multiple homes.

• Case 1465, 1466: request for larger signs and reduced parking setback in B-4 district
• Case 1470: request for an additional wall sign in B-4 district
• Case 1505, 1513, 1525, 1526: multiple homes with driveways wider than allowed
• Applicants: Brook Alini (Atlantic Sign Company) and Vanessa Stickel (Permit Solutions)

The Board of Zoning Appeals approved all three items on the agenda. It approved variances for the McDonald's rebuild (cases 1465, 1466), a wall sign for Tractor Supply's new greenhouse (case 1470), and variances for four homes with driveways wider than the 25-foot ordinance limit (cases 1505, 1513, 1525, 1526). All votes were unanimous (5-0).

• Approved variances for McDonald's rebuild (cases 1465, 1466) (5-0)
• Approved wall sign for Tractor Supply greenhouse (case 1470) (5-0)
• Approved driveway width variances for four homes (cases 1505, 1513, 1525, 1526) (5-0)

City Council

The Harrison City Council will consider approving a development agreement and pre-annexation agreement for Hillwood Enterprises, LP, and set a public hearing on business zoning code changes. They will also vote on an ordinance amending appropriations to city funds. The meeting includes presentations from the VFW, Chamber of Commerce, and the new finance director.

• Set public hearing for business zoning code changes approved by Planning Commission on September 14, 2021
• Approve resolution for Hillwood Enterprises, LP development and pre-annexation agreement
• Approve ordinance amending appropriations to various city funds
• Introduction of new Finance Director Kim Downey
• VFW Mayor's Fund donation presentation by Bill Floyd

Council unanimously approved a resolution for the Hillwood Enterprises development and pre-annexation agreement, and set a public hearing for business zoning code changes. They also approved a fund transfer for ARPA and streets, and added a community garden to the Community Center grounds. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved Resolution #12-21 for Hillwood Enterprises development and pre-annexation agreement (all yea)
• Set public hearing for business zoning code changes on Oct 5 at 7:15pm (all yea)
• Approved Resolution #13-21 authorizing fund transfer for ARPA and gas tax to Streets budget (all yea)
• Approved adding a community garden to Community Center grounds (all yea)
• Approved minutes from Sept 7, 2021 (all yea)
• Excused Councilmembers Wilson and Hackworth from meeting (all yea)

Planning Commission

The Commission will hold a public hearing regarding changes to the Harrison Zoning Regulations. Additionally, an informal presentation of a PUD Concept Plan for a proposed industrial site is scheduled.

• Public hearing on changes to the Harrison Zoning Regulations
• Vote on a recommendation to City Council regarding zoning regulation changes
• Informal presentation of a PUD Concept Plan for a proposed Industrial Site

The Harrison Planning Commission held a public hearing and then voted unanimously to recommend that City Council approve proposed changes to the Harrison Zoning Regulations. The commission also approved the minutes from the June 8, 2021 meeting, with one abstention. An informal presentation on a proposed industrial site on Simonson Road was given, but no action was taken on it.

• Recommended approval of proposed changes to Harrison Zoning Regulations to City Council (5-0)
• Approved minutes from June 8, 2021 meeting (4-0, 1 abstention)

City Council

The Harrison City Council is meeting to consider a resolution that would expand the boundaries and authorized improvements within the Community Reinvestment Area. The agenda also includes routine approvals of previous meeting minutes and reports from the mayor, law director, and council members.

• Resolution to expand Community Reinvestment Area boundaries and authorized improvements

Council approved Resolution #2A-21, superseding Resolution 2-21 on Community Reinvestment Area boundaries and improvements, after the previous legislation was not submitted to the state. Lexis Dole was sworn in to replace resigned member Ethan Dole. Council also approved the August 17 meeting minutes and executive session summary, with Dole abstaining.

• Approved Resolution #2A-21 superseding Resolution 2-21 for the final CRA expansion (all yea)
• Approved Council Meeting Minutes and Executive Session Summary from August 17, 2021 (Dole abstained)
• Swore in Lexis Dole as Council Member replacing Ethan Dole who resigned
• Discussed community garden proposal; Wilson to call emergency Building and Lands Committee meeting
• Heard reports on May Drive construction starting first week of October, SORTA grant application for Dry Fork Road overpass, and ARPA funds received

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Harrison Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a regular meeting to approve previous minutes and review one new case. The board will consider a zoning variance request to allow a carport to be built six feet within the front yard setback, which is not permitted in the R-4 zoning district. No other business is scheduled for the agenda.

• Case 1412: Zoning variance request for a carport six feet within the front yard setback in an R-4 district at 333 Harmony Dr.

The Board of Zoning Appeals approved Case 1412, a variance request by Dan Losekamp to construct a carport six feet within the required setback in an R-4 residential district. The motion passed unanimously (5-0). The board also approved the minutes from the June 22, 2021 meeting, with one abstention.

• Approved zoning variance for carport at 333 Harmony Dr. (5-0)
• Approved minutes from June 22, 2021 meeting (4-0-1)

City Council

The agenda consists of procedural items and reports. No specific legislative actions or ordinances are listed for decision at this time.

• Approval of August 3, 2021, meeting minutes
• Update from the Greater Harrison Chamber of Commerce

Council unanimously approved a resolution opposing the proposed Love's Truck Stop development in Harrison Township. After executive session, Council approved a revised intergovernmental agreement for economic development with the Harrison Township Trustees, with one nay vote. The meeting also included committee reports and a farewell to a resigning member.

• Approved Resolution #11-21 opposing Love's Truck Stop development (unanimous)
• Approved revised Intergovernmental Agreement for Economic Development with Harrison Township Trustees (6-1, Grubbs nay)
• Approved minutes from August 3, 2021 (4 yea, 3 abstain)
• Entered executive session to discuss economic development (unanimous)

Civil Service Commission

The Commission will review minutes from previous meetings and discuss several scheduled examinations. The agenda includes discussions regarding entry-level police, water/wastewater, and clerk/receptionist exams, as well as a fire lieutenant promotion exam.

• Entry Level Police Officer Exam discussion
• Entry Level Water Operator/Wastewater Operator Exam discussion
• Fire Lieutenant promotional exam scheduled for 13-Nov-21
• Entry Level Clerk/Receptionist Exam scheduled for 13-Nov-21
• Determination of required exams for 2022

The Civil Service Commission meeting on August 7, 2021, was not held because not enough members were present. However, exams were administered: one person took the Water/Wastewater Operator 1 exam, and nine of 14 registered candidates took the Entry Level Police Officer exam. The commission also noted required exams for 2022, including police promotional exams and entry-level firefighter/paramedic exams.

• Meeting canceled due to lack of quorum
• Administered Water Operator 1/Wastewater Operator 1 exam (1 candidate)
• Administered Entry Level Police Officer exam (9 of 14 candidates showed)
• Scheduled next meeting for 13-Nov-21

City Council

The City Council meeting includes a vote on appointing Robert Cox to the Board of Zoning Appeals. The council will also consider an ordinance to levy special assessments for nuisance abatement and unsafe condition repairs at six specific properties.

• Appointment of Robert Cox to the Board of Zoning Appeals
• Special assessment ordinance for 123 Flintstone Dr.
• Special assessment ordinance for 134 Whippoorwill Dr.
• Special assessment ordinance for 411 Park Ave.
• Special assessment ordinance for 1108 S. State St.

The Harrison City Council approved an ordinance levying special assessments for nuisance abatement and unsafe condition removal on six properties, totaling $3,765. The council also appointed Robert Cox to the Board of Zoning Appeals and excused three members from the meeting. No other substantive decisions were made; the rest of the meeting consisted of reports and announcements.

• Approved special assessments for nuisance abatement on six properties (all yea)
• Appointed Robert Cox to the Board of Zoning Appeals (all yea)
• Approved minutes from July 20, 2021 (all yea)
• Excused Grubbs, Mains, and Hackworth from the meeting (all yea)

City Council

The Harrison City Council will meet to discuss a five-year residential waste services contract and a resolution for an ODOT-LET agreement. The council will also vote on charter review changes to be placed on the November ballot.

• 5-year contract with Rumpke for residential waste and recycling services
• Resolution for ODOT-LET Agreement
• Charter Review Changes vote for November ballot

Council voted unanimously to not place any Charter Review Commission recommendations on the November ballot, including a proposed City Administrator position, which they may revisit later. They approved a 5-year residential waste and recycling contract with Rumpke, with a small per-unit increase passed through to utility bills. They also approved a resolution authorizing the mayor to participate in an ODOT road safety grant agreement.

• Approved minutes from July 6 and July 13, 2021 meetings.
• Approved 5-year Rumpke contract for residential waste and recycling; cost increase passed to residents via utility bills.
• Approved Resolution #10-21 authorizing mayor to participate in LPA-ODOT Project Agreement for road safety grants.
• Voted unanimously to not place any Charter Review Commission recommendations on the November ballot.

City Council

The City Council held a special meeting to address the annual tax budget for 2022. The council also considered authorizing the Mayor to apply for the Transit Infrastructure Fund Program.

• Resolution adopting the 2022 Annual Tax Budget
• Resolution authorizing transit infrastructure fund applications

The Harrison City Council held a special meeting and unanimously approved two resolutions. Resolution #8-21 adopts the annual tax budget for 2022 and submits it to the County Auditor. Resolution #9-21 authorizes the mayor to prepare and submit an application for the Transit Infrastructure Fund program and execute contracts as required. No other substantive business was conducted.

• Approved Resolution #8-21 adopting the 2022 annual tax budget and submitting it to the County Auditor (all yea)
• Approved Resolution #9-21 authorizing the mayor to apply for the Transit Infrastructure Fund program and execute contracts (all yea)

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding the 2022 County Tax Budget. The session also includes decisions on an intergovernmental agreement with Harrison Township and street dedications.

• Public Hearing for 2022 County Tax Budget
• Resolution to accept Economic Development Intergovernmental Agreement with Harrison Township Board of Trustees
• Ordinance to accept dedication of streets at 170 Pilot Road
• Ordinance amending appropriated amounts to various City funds

Council approved three items: a resolution accepting an intergovernmental agreement with Harrison Township for three parcels at Simonson Road and Dry Fork, an ordinance accepting streets for 170 Pilot Road, and an ordinance amending appropriations to various city funds. A vote on the 2022 County Tax Budget was postponed to a special meeting on July 13 after the finance director didn't provide a revised budget sheet.

• Approved Resolution #7-21 accepting the Intergovernmental Agreement for Economic Development with Harrison Township for 3 parcels at Simonson Road and Dry Fork
• Approved Ordinance #11-21 accepting dedication of streets for 170 Pilot Road
• Approved Ordinance #12-21 amending appropriations to various city funds
• Postponed vote on 2022 County Tax Budget to special meeting July 13 at 7pm
• Scheduled another Charter Review work session for July 16 at 6pm

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will meet to consider three specific zoning cases. These include requests for a front yard fence variance and two conditional use permits for home occupations in residential districts.

• Case 1305: Request for a four-foot high fence within the R-1 front yard setback
• Case 1301: Conditional Use request for a home occupation in an R-1 district
• Case 1299: Conditional Use request for a home occupation in an R-4 district

The Harrison Board of Zoning Appeals approved all three cases on the agenda. It granted a variance for a four-foot fence in the front yard setback at 9515 Summer Ridge Dr., and approved conditional use requests for home occupations in firearms sales at 9516 Summer Ridge Dr. and 596 Heritage Sq., each with the condition to adhere to home occupancy regulations.

• Approved Case 1305: variance for a 4-foot fence in the front yard setback at 9515 Summer Ridge Dr. (R-1 district).
• Approved Case 1301: conditional use for home occupation (firearm transfer/sales) at 9516 Summer Ridge Dr., with condition to follow Section 1147.34.
• Approved Case 1299: conditional use for home occupation (antique sales) at 596 Heritage Sq., with condition to follow Section 1147.34.
• Approved minutes from May 25, 2021, unanimously.

City Council

The City Council will review a zoning change for 9970 Carolina Trace and a contract for improvements to May Drive. The meeting also includes a presentation regarding the Edgewood Road development.

• Public Hearing for 9970 Carolina Trace zoning change
• Resolution to award a contract for May Drive improvements
• Ordinance amending appropriated amounts to various City funds
• Presentation on Edgewood Road Development by Drees Homes
• Charter Review presentation

Council approved a resolution awarding a contract for improvements to May Drive, an ordinance approving a development plan for a Planned Unit Development at 9970 Carolina Trace, and an ordinance amending appropriations to various city funds. Council also decided not to request a hearing for a liquor license for Bob Evans Restaurant. A presentation on a possible new residential development on Edgewood Road was discussed, with concerns raised, but no action was taken.

• Approved Resolution #6-21 awarding a contract for improvements to May Drive.
• Approved Ordinance #9-21 approving a PUD development plan for 9970 Carolina Trace.
• Approved Ordinance #10-21 amending appropriations to various city funds.
• Decided not to request a hearing for a liquor license for Bob Evans Restaurant.
• Excused Council members Wilson and Samuels from the meeting.
• Approved the minutes and executive session summary from June 1, 2021.

Planning Commission

The Harrison Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes from May 11, 2021, and consider new business, specifically the plat approval for Westhaven, Section 4, presented by Mark Gradison of Westhaven Development, LLC. No old business is listed.

• Plat approval for Westhaven, Section 4

The Harrison Planning Commission approved two zoning and use applications for businesses in the Downtown Revitalization District (DRD). Both applications were approved unanimously with conditions as presented. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved zoning and use for Bliss Bridal and Formal at 221 Harrison Ave. (unanimous)
• Approved zoning and use for Tuco's Taqueria & Cantina at 104 Harrison Ave. (unanimous)

Civil Service Commission

The Commission will review the minutes from the May 8, 2021, meeting. The agenda includes discussions regarding recent and upcoming promotional and entry-level examinations for police, fire, and water/wastewater personnel.

• Review of Police Lieutenant promotional exam conducted on June 5, 2021
• Discussion of Water Operator 1, Wastewater Operator 1, and Entry Level Police Officer exams scheduled for August 7, 2021
• Discussion of Fire Lieutenant and Entry Level Clerk/Receptionist exams scheduled for November 13, 2021

The Civil Service Commission could not hold a formal meeting due to lack of quorum. Three applicants took the Police Promotional Exam for Lieutenant. Upcoming exams were announced for 2021, and the next meeting is scheduled for August 7, 2021.

• No formal decisions made due to lack of quorum
• Administered Police Promotional Exam for Lieutenant to 3 applicants
• Scheduled next meeting for 7-Aug-2021

City Council

The City Council meeting includes a business session item to schedule a public hearing regarding the 2022 Tax Budget Review. The agenda also features a presentation from Rumpke's Director of Corporate Communications.

• Set a Public Hearing for the 2022 Tax Budget Review
• Presentation by Rumpke Director of Corporate Communications, Amanda Pratt
• Reminder of public hearing for 9970 Carolina Trace zoning change on June 15

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board will review a tabled zoning request regarding a six-foot privacy fence in an R-4 district. The meeting also includes the approval of minutes from the April 27, 2021, meeting.

• Tabled Case #1169: Request for a 6-foot high privacy fence within the front yard setback

The Board of Zoning Appeals unanimously approved a variance for a fence at 312 Hill St. that had been installed without prior approval. The applicant, Mitchell Ford, acknowledged missing the earlier meeting and asked for grace. The board voted 5-0 to approve the variance, with members noting the fence looked acceptable despite being close to the sidewalk.

• Approved minutes from April 27, 2021 (5-0)
• Brought case 1169 off the table for discussion (5-0)
• Approved fence variance for 312 Hill St. (5-0)

City Council

The City Council meeting includes an economic development presentation regarding potential industrial development. The agenda also includes updates from the Greater Harrison Chamber of Commerce and the Duke Energy Foundation.

• Economic Development Presentation: Potential Industrial Development

Council directed the Law Committee and Economic Development Director to draft an intergovernmental agreement for a potential 535,000-square-foot industrial building near Dry Fork Road and Harrison Avenue, with revenue sharing with the Township for 12 years. They also set a public hearing for June 15 on a zoning change for the Harrison Home Co./K of C property, and tabled the FOP collective bargaining agreement pending a union vote.

• Directed Law Committee and Economic Development Director to draft intergovernmental agreement for potential industrial development (unanimous)
• Set public hearing for June 15 at 7pm on zoning change and PUD text for 9970 Carolina Trace (unanimous)
• Tabled approval of FOP Collective Bargaining Agreement (unanimous)
• Approved minutes and executive session summary from May 5, 2021 (unanimous)
• Excused Council members Dole, Grubbs, and Hackworth from the meeting (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Harrison Planning Commission is holding a regular meeting to discuss a proposed new residential development, consider a zone change for 9970 Carolina Trace Road, and review zoning and use approvals for properties on S. State Street and N. Walnut Street. The meeting also includes approval of previous minutes and an executive session.

• Presentation on proposed new residential development by Roy Barth, The Harrison Home Company
• Zone change from R-0 to R-4 at 9970 Carolina Trace Road
• Zoning and use approval in DRD for 116 S. State Street
• Zoning and use approval in DRD for 112 N. Walnut Street

Civil Service Commission

The commission will review minutes from previous meetings and discuss the Entry Level Service Worker Exam conducted on May 8, 2021. The agenda also includes a review of scheduled 2021 exams for police and fire lieutenants and an entry-level clerk/receptionist position.

• Entry Level Service Worker Exam discussion
• Police Promotional Exam for Lieutenant (June 5, 2021)
• Fire Promotional Exam for Lieutenant (November 13, 2021)
• Entry Level Clerk/Receptionist Exam (November 13, 2021)

The Civil Service Commission approved minutes from three prior meetings and noted that 7 of 8 registered candidates took the Entry Level Service Worker Exam. The commission discussed upcoming promotional and entry-level exams, but no formal decisions were made on those items.

• Approved minutes of Oct 31, 2020, Nov 14, 2020, and Feb 20, 2021
• Noted 7 of 8 candidates present for Entry Level Service Worker Exam

City Council

The agenda contains only procedural items for the upcoming council session. No specific legislative actions or business topics are listed for discussion.

• Approval of April 20, 2021, meeting minutes

The Harrison City Council met on May 5, 2021, and approved the previous meeting's minutes. No formal ordinances or resolutions were voted on; the only action was a unanimous motion to enter executive session to discuss an economic development issue. Committee reports covered various topics, including the American Rescue Plan funds, a proposed housing development, and a resolution opposing a landfill, but no decisions were made.

• Approved April 20, 2021 council minutes (6-0, Egner abstained)
• Entered executive session to discuss economic development (unanimous)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Harrison Board of Zoning Appeals will review four new cases involving requests for variances from zoning regulations. The agenda includes applications for non-permitted fences in residential districts and oversized signs in commercial and downtown districts. No old business is listed for this meeting.

• Case #1175: Request for a 4-foot fence in an R-1 district front yard setback
• Case #1169: Request for a 6-foot privacy fence in an R-4 district front yard setback
• Case #1154: Request for two oversize wall signs and alterations to a pole sign in the Downtown Redevelopment Zoning District
• Case #1156: Request for a larger sign exceeding allowable size in a B-4 district

The Harrison Board of Zoning Appeals approved three zoning requests and denied one, with a subsequent motion to reconsider the denial resulting in the case being tabled. Approved were a 4-foot front-yard fence at 1514 Abigail, a 6-foot privacy fence (case 1169) initially denied but later tabled, two oversize wall signs for Lifesprings Church, and a larger sign for a B-4 district with conditions. The board also approved the February 23, 2021 minutes.

• Approved 4-foot front-yard fence at 1514 Abigail (5-0)
• Denied 6-foot front-yard privacy fence at 122 Circle Dr. (5-0), later tabled
• Approved two oversize wall signs for Lifesprings Church (5-0)
• Approved larger sign in B-4 district with conditions (5-0)
• Approved February 23, 2021 minutes (5-0)

City Council

The City Council will meet to approve ordinances regarding the dedication of streets to public use and to amend appropriation amounts for various city funds. The meeting also includes a presentation from the VFW regarding a donation to the Mayor's Fund.

• Ordinance to accept dedication of streets to public use
• Ordinance amending appropriated amounts to various City of Harrison funds
• Mayor’s Fund donation from Bill Floyd, VFW

Council unanimously approved two ordinances: one accepting the dedication of streets to public use for the roundabout at West and Dry Fork Roads, and another amending appropriations to various city funds. No other substantive decisions were made; remaining items were reports and announcements.

• Approved Ordinance #5-21 accepting street dedication for West/Dry Fork roundabout (all yea)
• Approved Ordinance #6-21 amending fund appropriations (all yea)

Planning Commission

The commission will hold a public hearing and regular meeting to consider two property applications. The items include a zone change for 9970 Carolina Trace Road and a lot split revision for 170 Pilot Road.

• Zone change from R-0 to R-4 for 9970 Carolina Trace Road
• Lot split revision for 170 Pilot Road

The commission tabled a request to rezone 9970 Carolina Trace Road from R-0 to R-4 for the Harrison Home Company, a Catholic-affiliated organization, to allow further discussion on an R-1 designation with a PUD overlay. They also approved a lot split revision at 170 Pilot Road, contingent on recording by Hamilton County. The meeting minutes from March 9, 2021, were approved.

• Tabled zone change at 9970 Carolina Trace Road from R-0 to R-4 (5-0)
• Approved lot split revision at 170 Pilot Road, contingent on recording (5-0)
• Approved minutes from March 9, 2021 meeting (4-0, 1 abstention)

City Council

The City Council will consider amendments to the Harrison Township-City of Harrison Annexation Agreement regarding two specific properties. The agenda also includes a resolution for DORA hours and an ordinance for West Road safety improvements.

• Amendments to remove Pauline A. Gillman Trust Property from annexation agreement
• Amendments to remove Danny R. Earehart Property from annexation agreement
• Resolution to adjust Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area hours of operation
• Ordinance for a contract with ODOT for West Road safety improvements
• Ordinance amending amounts appropriated to various City funds

The council approved several ordinances and resolutions, including a new chapter allowing low-speed vehicles on city roads, amendments to add properties to the JEDD, and adjusted hours for the outdoor refreshment area. It also authorized a contract with ODOT for West Road safety improvements and amended fund appropriations. The mayor addressed the state auditor's 'unauditable' declaration, stating issues were resolved.

• Approved amendment to add Pauline A. Gillman Trust Property to JEDD (all yea)
• Approved amendment to add Danny R. Earehart Property (MVP Sports Park) to JEDD (all yea)
• Approved Resolution #5-21 adjusting Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area hours (all yea)
• Approved Ordinance #2-21 authorizing ODOT contract for West Road safety improvements (all yea)
• Approved Ordinance #3-21 amending fund appropriations (all yea)
• Approved Ordinance #4-21 adopting regulations for under-speed, low-speed, and utility vehicles (6-1, Hackworth nay)
• Approved minutes and executive session summary from March 16, 2021 (all yea)

Board of Zoning Appeals

There is no agenda available for this meeting. The record directs viewers to the meeting minutes.

City Council

The Harrison City Council meeting includes a business session to review and approve a resolution for an amendment to the Master Agreement with Dynegy Energy Services, LLC. The agenda also includes the approval of minutes from the March 2, 2021, meeting.

• Resolution authorizing an amendment to the Master Agreement with Dynegy Energy Services, LLC

Council approved Resolution #4-21, amending the electric aggregation rate from 5.4 to 4.775 cents per kWh, effective August for two years, available to all residents. The vote was unanimous. Other business included committee reports and entering executive session for a personnel issue.

• Approved Resolution #4-21 amending electric aggregation rate to 4.775 cents/kWh (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from March 2, 2021 (6-0, Wilson abstained)
• Entered executive session to discuss personnel issue (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Harrison Planning Commission is holding a regular meeting to approve minutes and consider one new business item: a zoning and use approval application for 225 Harrison Ave. in the DRD district. No old business is listed.

• Case #1058: Zoning and Use Approval Application for 225 Harrison Ave. in the DRD district
• Approval of minutes from February 9, 2021

The Harrison Planning Commission approved Case #1058, a zoning and use application for 225 Harrison Ave., allowing Andi White to open a business expected to start in early April. The motion passed unanimously with four votes in favor. No other substantive business was discussed.

• Approved zoning and use for 225 Harrison Ave. (4-0)
• Approved minutes from February 9, 2021 meeting (4-0)
• Excused Mr. MacMurdo from the meeting (4-0)

City Council

The City Council meeting includes a resolution to approve the annexation of certain land from Harrison Township. The agenda also includes reports from the Mayor, Law Director, and Council Members.

• Resolution accepting annexation of certain land from Harrison Township

The Council approved Resolution #3-21 accepting the annexation of land on Carolina Trace, purchased by the Knights of Columbus, from Harrison Township into the City, zoned R-0. A zoning change will be requested. The meeting also included the swearing-in of a new firefighter/paramedic and committee reports on various city operations.

• Approved Resolution #3-21 accepting annexation of Carolina Trace property from Harrison Township (all yea).
• Excused Mrs. Wilson from the Council Meeting (all yea).
• Approved the Council Meeting minutes from February 16, 2021 (all yea).
• Swore in Andrew Browning as a new Fire Fighter/Paramedic.
• Adjourned the meeting (all yea).

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will review three separate requests for larger signs that exceed the allowable size in B-4 zoning districts. These cases involve applications from Atlantic Sign Co.

• Case #1052: Request for a sign exceeding allowed size in B-4 district
• Case #1053: Request for a sign exceeding allowed size in B-4 district
• Case #1054: Request for a sign exceeding allowed size in B-4 district

The Harrison Board of Zoning Appeals approved three zoning variance requests (cases 1052, 1053, and 1054) to allow larger signs than permitted in the B-4 zoning district. All three motions passed unanimously. The board also approved the minutes from the January 27, 2021 meeting.

• Approved case 1052: wall sign variance for Atlantic Sign Company applicant, with pole and rear signs withdrawn.
• Approved case 1053: oversized sign variance, comparable to a BW3 logo sign.
• Approved case 1054: oversized sign variance as presented for a Planet Fitness client.
• Approved minutes from the January 27, 2021 meeting.

Civil Service Commission

The Commission will review minutes from previous meetings and discuss the rescheduled Entry Level Police Officer Exam. The agenda also includes a review of several upcoming civil service examinations scheduled throughout 2021.

• Entry Level Police Officer Exam moved from June 5, 2021, to February 20, 2021
• Service Worker exam scheduled for May 8, 2021
• Police Lieutenant promotional exam scheduled for June 5, 2021
• Fire Lieutenant promotional exam scheduled for November 13, 2021
• Entry Level Clerk/receptionist exam scheduled for November 13, 2021

The Civil Service Commission did not hold a formal meeting due to lack of quorum. However, health screenings were conducted and 7 candidates took the Entry Level Police Officer Exam. Upcoming 2021 exams were announced, and the next meeting is scheduled for May 8, 2021.

• No formal decisions made due to lack of quorum
• Administered Entry Level Police Officer Exam to 7 candidates
• Scheduled upcoming exams for 2021

City Council

The City Council will review zoning and conditional use requests for properties on Harrison Avenue and South State Street. The meeting also includes a resolution to expand boundaries within the Community Reinvestment Area.

• Zoning and Use/Conditional Use for 527 Harrison Avenue
• Zoning and Use/Conditional Use for 116 S. State Street
• Resolution expanding boundaries in the Community Reinvestment Area
• Ordinance to adopt replacement pages to Codified Ordinances
• Check presentation from Yeager-Benson American Legion Post 199 to Harrison Police Department

Council approved zoning and conditional use for a corporate office at 527 Harrison Avenue (6-0, Dole abstaining), tabled a similar request for 116 S. State Street pending more information, and approved a resolution expanding the Community Reinvestment Area and an ordinance adopting replacement pages to the codified ordinances. The meeting also included a $1,199 donation from the American Legion for a police utility vehicle.

• Approved zoning and conditional use for 527 Harrison Avenue (6-0, Dole abstained)
• Tabled zoning and conditional use for 116 S. State Street (all yea)
• Approved Resolution #2-21 expanding Community Reinvestment Area boundaries (all yea)
• Approved Ordinance #1-21 adopting replacement pages to codified ordinances (all yea)

Planning Commission

The Harrison Planning Commission will meet to consider zoning and use approval applications for 116 S. State St. and 527 Harrison Ave. No old business is scheduled for this meeting.

• Zoning and Use Approval Application for 116 S. State St.
• Zoning and Use Approval Application for 527 Harrison Ave.

The Harrison Planning Commission recommended approval to City Council for a zoning and use change to residential apartments at 116 S. State St., despite concerns about consistency with the Master Plan. The commission also approved a zoning and use application for 527 Harrison Ave. Both motions passed unanimously (4-0).

• Recommended approval of zoning and use for residential apartments at 116 S. State St. (4-0)
• Approved zoning and use application for 527 Harrison Ave. (4-0)

City Council

The Harrison City Council meeting includes a resolution to approve a tax exemption application within a Community Reinvestment Area. The agenda also features a check presentation from the VFW to the Police Department.

• Tax exemption application for Parcel No. 561-0017-0118-00
• VFW check presentation to Police Department
• Approval of January 19, 2021, meeting minutes

The council approved a resolution granting a tax exemption within a Community Reinvestment Area for Parcel No. 561-0017-0118-00, benefiting Smart Start Childcare. The vote was unanimous. Other actions included accepting a $1,000 donation from the VFW for the Police Department and approving the previous meeting's minutes.

• Approved Resolution #1-21 for tax exemption in CRA for Smart Start Childcare (all yea)
• Accepted $1,000 donation from Harrison VFW for Police Department
• Approved Council minutes from January 19, 2021 (all yea)
• Excused Mr. Hackworth from the meeting (all yea)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals is reviewing a tabled case regarding Case #1621 at 517 Park Ave. The applicant, Donald Meyer, is requesting a conditional use to operate an adult group home within an R-4 residential zoning district.

• Case #1621: Conditional Use request for an Adult Group Home at 517 Park Ave.

City Council

The agenda contains only procedural items for the upcoming session. No specific legislative actions or business topics are listed for discussion.

• Approval of January 5, 2021, meeting minutes

Planning Commission

The Harrison Planning Commission will meet via Zoom to review one new business item. The meeting includes the approval of minutes from the December 8, 2020, meeting.

• Lot split approval for 9701 Dry Fork Road

City Council

The January 5, 2021, meeting focuses on administrative transitions for the new year. Council will elect a Vice Mayor and approve committee assignments and board appointments.

• Election of the 2021 Vice Mayor
• Approval of 2021 Council Committee Assignments
• Approval of 2021 Board and Commission Appointments