Harrison public meetings in 2022

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Harrison Board of Zoning Appeals will consider a variance to allow businesses in the Downtown Revitalization District to stay open until 1 a.m. on December 30 and 31, 2022. The board will also vote to dismiss a previously tabled case regarding a Culver's high-rise sign. A case on reduced home sizes has been rescheduled to January 24, 2023.

• Case 1525: Request to extend DRD business hours from 11 p.m. to 1 a.m. on Dec 30-31, 2022 for New Year's weekend
• Case #1306: Culver's high-rise sign — motion to remove from table and dismiss
• Tabled Case #1418: Mike Perleberg reduced home sizes rescheduled to January 24, 2023

The Board of Zoning Appeals approved a one-time exception to extend business hours in the DRD from 11 p.m. to 1 a.m. for December 30 and 31, 2022. The board also dismissed a withdrawn case regarding a Culver's high-rise sign.

• Approved extension of DRD business hours to 1 a.m. for Dec 30 and Dec 31, 2022 (5-0)
• Dismissed Case #1306 regarding Culver’s high-rise sign (5-0)
• Approved minutes from September 27, 2022 (5-0)

City Council

The council will vote on updating the holiday schedule to include a full day on Christmas Eve for full-time non-union employees. They will also discuss and set a public hearing for planning commission-approved zoning changes covering map changes, landscape regulations, DRD hours, and General Business District B automotive uses.

• Vote to add full Christmas Eve day to holiday schedule for full-time non-organized employees
• Discuss and set public hearing for zoning map changes
• Discuss and set public hearing for landscape regulation changes
• Discuss and set public hearing for DRD hours and General Business District B automotive use changes
• Police Department donation presentation from Super 8 Hotel

Council scheduled a public hearing for January 17, 2023, to discuss zoning map changes and landscape regulations. The council also amended the holiday schedule for full-time non-organized city employees.

• Approved Council Meeting minutes and Executive Session summary from December 6, 2022 (All-yea)
• Approved amendment to Holiday Schedule to include a full day on Christmas Eve for Full-Time Non-Organized employees (All-yea)
• Set Public Hearing for January 17, 2023, regarding Zoning Map Changes, Landscape Regulations, DRD Hours and General Business District B Automotive Use Changes (All-yea)

Planning Commission

The Harrison Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and regular meeting to consider recommending to City Council several changes to the zoning map and zoning regulations. These changes cover landscape regulations, business hours in the DRD district, and automotive uses in the General Business District B. The commission will also approve minutes from the August 9, 2022 meeting.

• Zoning map updates
• Changes to Section 1167 Landscape Regulations
• Changes to Section 1143.07 DRD Business Hours
• Changes to Section 1143.06 General Business District B Automotive Uses

The Planning Commission recommended that City Council approve updates to the Harrison Zoning Map and Sections 1167 and 1143 of the Zoning Regulations. These changes include modifications to landscape regulations, business hours in the DRD, and automotive uses in the General Business District B. The recommendations included modifications discussed during the public hearing.

• Approved minutes from August 9, 2022 meeting (3-0)
• Recommended approval to City Council for updated zoning map (3-0)
• Recommended approval to City Council for Section 1167 Landscape Regulations changes (3-0)
• Recommended approval to City Council for Section 1143.07 DRD Business Hours changes (3-0)
• Recommended approval to City Council for Section 1143.06 General Business District B Automotive Uses changes (3-0)

City Council

The Harrison City Council will vote on the 2023 budget and final appropriations for the 2022 budget. They will also consider an ordinance to add a penalty provision to a city code section and a date change for the July 4, 2023 council meeting.

• Vote on ordinance to authorize final appropriations for the 2022 budget
• Vote on ordinance to approve the 2023 budget
• Vote on tabled ordinance to amend Section 505.15 to include a penalty provision
• Vote to change the July 4, 2023 Council Meeting Date

City Council approved ordinances for 2023 expenditures and fund appropriations. The council also passed an amendment to the city code to include a penalty provision. Additionally, the date for the first July 2023 meeting was rescheduled.

• Approved Ordinance #23-22 to amend Section 505.15 of the Harrison Codified Ordinances to include a Penalty Provision (6-1)
• Approved Ordinance #24-22 amending the amount appropriated to various funds (All-yea)
• Approved Ordinance #25-22 making appropriations for current expenses and other expenditures for Jan 1, 2023 to Dec 31, 2023 (All-yea)
• Approved changing the first July 2023 meeting date to Wednesday, July 5 at 7:30 pm (All-yea)
• Approved November 15, 2022 meeting minutes (All-yea)

Board of Zoning Appeals

This meeting of the Harrison, Ohio Board of Zoning Appeals has no published agenda. The agenda text indicates only that no agenda is available and directs readers to view minutes instead.

• No agenda items listed

City Council

The Harrison City Council will vote on two ordinances: one adding a penalty provision to the codified ordinances, and another levying a special assessment of $225 for nuisance abatement at 411 Park Avenue. The meeting also includes a solid waste plan update from Hamilton County R3Source and a donation presentation from the American Legion.

• Vote on ordinance to amend Section 505.15 to include a penalty provision
• Vote on special assessment of $225 for nuisance abatement at 411 Park Avenue
• Solid waste plan update from Hamilton County R3Source
• American Legion donation presentation

City Council approved a special assessment for nuisance abatement at one property. The council also voted to table an ordinance regarding a penalty provision for Section 505.15 of the Harrison Codified Ordinances.

• Approved Ordinance #22-22 to levy a $225 special assessment for nuisance abatement at 411 Park Avenue (All-yea)
• Tabled vote on Ordinance to Amend Section 505.15 of the Harrison Codified Ordinances to include a Penalty Provision (All-yea)
• Approved Council Meeting minutes from November 1, 2022 (All-yea)

Civil Service Commission

The commission did not have enough members present to conduct a formal meeting. The record notes the completion of the Police Promotion Exam for Detective and a review of Lateral Transfer Criteria.

• Police Promotion Exam for Detective administered by Retired Fire Chief Bill Kramer
• Lateral Transfer Criteria reviewed by Gerald Branditz

City Council

The council will vote on a resolution to indicate services are available for a proposed annexation from Harrison Township (Weisbrodt Trust) and consent to it. They will also vote on an ordinance amending appropriations to various funds and closing unused funds. The meeting includes a library update and standard reports.

• Vote on resolution for proposed annexation from Harrison Township (Weisbrodt Trust)
• Vote on ordinance amending appropriations to various funds and closing unused funds
• Harrison Branch Library update

Council approved a resolution to consent to the annexation of the Weisbrodt Trust from Harrison Township. An ordinance was also passed to amend fund appropriations, make budget transfers, and close unused funds.

• Approved October 18, 2022 meeting minutes (All-yea)
• Approved Resolution #10-22 to consent to annexation of Weisbrodt Trust from Harrison Township (All-yea)
• Approved Ordinance #21-22 to amend fund appropriations, make budget transfers, and close unused funds (All-yea)

City Council

The Harrison City Council will consider an ordinance to levy a special assessment for nuisance abatement and unsafe condition removal at 411 Park Avenue, with a total cost of $225. The meeting also includes a police promotion swearing-in, a Chamber of Commerce update, and approval of prior meeting minutes.

• Vote on ordinance to levy special assessment for nuisance abatement at 411 Park Avenue ($225)
• Swearing in of police promotion for Tara Duganiero
• Greater Harrison Chamber of Commerce update and Member of the Month recognition
• American Legion Post 800 donation
• Recreation Community Center improvements update

The council voted on an ordinance to levy a special assessment of $225 on the property at 411 Park Avenue for nuisance abatement and removal/repair of unsafe conditions. No other substantive decisions were recorded; the meeting also included a police promotion, a Chamber of Commerce update, and a donation from American Legion Post 6.

• Approved special assessment of $225 for nuisance abatement at 411 Park Avenue

City Council

The City Council will consider a resolution to accept budget commission rates and authorize necessary tax levies for certification to the County Auditor. The meeting also includes the swearing-in of new police officers and a sergeant promotion.

• Resolution to authorize tax levies and accept Budget Commission rates
• Swearing in of Police Officers Thomas Canada and Mark Wise
• Swearing in of Sergeant Chris MacMurdo
• Harrison Branch Library update

Council approved Resolution #9-22 accepting the amounts and rates determined by the Budget Commission and authorizing necessary tax levies to be certified to the County Auditor. They also swore in new police officers and a sergeant, and accepted donations to the Mayor's Community Fund. Several committee reports were given, including updates on the water softener plant, budget, and zoning matters.

• Approved Resolution #9-22 for tax levies and certification to county auditor (5-0)
• Excused Ms. Dole and Mr. Mains from the meeting (5-0)
• Approved minutes from September 20, 2022 (5-0)
• Adjusted Economic Development Director's salary (5-0)
• Entered executive session for personnel issue (5-0)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board will consider two variance requests regarding business signage and residential building dimensions. Applicants include Meyer Food Management and Shaker Point Apt.

• Case 1306: Variance request for a high rise sign, four wall signs, and an oversize ground sign in a B-Business district
• Case 1418: Variance request to allow a home size of no less than 394 Sq Ft. in an R-4 zoning district

The Board of Zoning Appeals approved three of four sign variances for a new Culver's restaurant, including wall signs, directional signs, and a ground sign with a landscaping condition. A request for a high-rise sign was tabled to allow the applicant to discuss with corporate. A separate variance request for a 394-square-foot 'pod community' housing project at Shaker Point was tabled for 30 days for further research.

• Approved wall sign variance for Culver's (5-0)
• Approved directional sign variance for Culver's (5-0)
• Approved ground sign variance for Culver's with condition to add hardscape landscaping (5-0)
• Tabled high-rise sign variance for Culver's to allow corporate discussion (5-0)
• Tabled zoning variance for 394 sq ft pod community housing at Shaker Point for 30 days (5-0)

City Council

The City Council will vote on an ordinance regarding a Harrison Avenue improvement agreement with the Hamilton County Commissioners. The council will also consider a resolution authorizing the Mayor to apply for Ohio Public Works Commission programs.

• Ordinance for Harrison Avenue improvement agreement with Hamilton County Commissioners
• Resolution authorizing application for Ohio Publics Works Commission programs
• Discussion regarding district hours extension by Elizabeth Janszen

Council approved an ordinance authorizing an agreement with Hamilton County for the improvement of Harrison Avenue. They also approved a resolution to apply for Ohio Public Works Commission funding. A request from a business owner to extend DRD hours was referred to the BZA or Planning Commission. No substantive decisions were made on other matters.

• Approved Resolution #8-22 authorizing mayor to apply for Ohio Public Works Commission funding (all yea)
• Approved Ordinance #19-22 for Harrison Avenue improvement agreement with Hamilton County (all yea)
• Added hearing/no hearing item to agenda for Bunker's Country Club liquor license (all yea)
• No hearing requested for Bunker's Country Club liquor license

City Council

The Harrison City Council will vote on three ordinances authorizing the issuance of bonds: up to $5,005,000 for the Edgewood Road Sewer Project, up to $2,150,000 to refund outstanding bond anticipation notes, and up to $1,455,000 to refund 2015 bonds. A fourth ordinance would consolidate three bond issues. The meeting also includes the swearing-in of a new fire department employee and a library update.

• Ordinance for Edgewood Road Sewer Project bonds up to $5,005,000
• Ordinance for Sewer System Improvement refunding bonds up to $2,150,000
• Ordinance for General Obligation refunding bonds up to $1,455,000
• Ordinance consolidating three bond issues
• Swearing in of new fire department employee Madalyn Hamon

Council unanimously approved four ordinances authorizing up to $5,055,000 in Edgewood Road sewer project bonds, $2,170,000 in sewer system improvement refunding bonds, $1,470,000 in general obligation refunding bonds, and a consolidation of the three bond issues. The meeting also included swearing-in of a firefighter/paramedic and a police officer, and committee reports on upcoming street projects, utility operations, and economic development updates.

• Approved Edgewood Road Sewer Project Bonds up to $5,055,000 (Ordinance #15-22) (unanimous)
• Approved Sewer System Improvement Refunding Bonds up to $2,170,000 (Ordinance #16-22) (unanimous)
• Approved General Obligation Various Purpose Improvement Refunding Bonds up to $1,470,000 (Ordinance #17-22) (unanimous)
• Approved consolidation of three bond issues (Ordinance #18-22) (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from August 16, 2022 (unanimous)
• Excused Councilmembers Egner and Grubbs from the meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will vote on resolutions regarding the rehabilitation of Harrison Avenue and a construction contract for Park Avenue improvements. The meeting also includes a conceptual plan presentation for Shaker Point Village.

• Vote on Resolution for Harrison Avenue Rehabilitation
• Vote on Resolution to award contract for Park Avenue Improvements
• Conceptual Plan presentation for Shaker Point Village PUD

Harrison City Council approved two resolutions: one for Harrison Avenue rehabilitation and another to award a contract for Park Avenue improvements. Both resolutions passed unanimously. The meeting also included updates on utility billing, police and fire staffing, and community events.

• Approved Final Resolution for Harrison Avenue rehabilitation (Resolution #6-22) — all yea
• Approved Resolution to Award a Contract for Improvements of Park Avenue (Resolution #7-22) — all yea
• Excused Mr. Grubbs from the meeting — all yea
• Approved Council Meeting minutes and Executive Session summary from August 3, 2022 — all yea, Mrs. Wilson abstained

Planning Commission

The Harrison Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting to consider zoning and use approvals for two businesses in the DRD district and a parcel split. They will also hear an informal presentation on a PUD conceptual plan from Shaker Point Village. The meeting includes approval of the previous minutes and no old business.

• Zoning and Use Approval for Party Barn Flowers at 115 N. Sycamore St.
• Zoning and Use Approval for Pearl Schwegler Salon at 114 E. Broadway St.
• Parcel Split Approval for Hinsford Building and Remodeling at 135/137 Etta Ave.
• Informal presentation of PUD conceptual plan by Shaker Point Village

The Harrison Planning Commission approved three applications: a zoning and use approval for Party Barn Flowers at 115 N. Sycamore St., a zoning and use approval for Pearl Schwegler Salon at 114 E. Broadway St., and a parcel split for 135-137 Etta Ave. All approvals were unanimous with conditions from staff reports. The meeting also included an informal presentation from Shaker Point Village on a PUD conceptual plan, but no action was taken on it.

• Approved zoning and use for Party Barn Flowers at 115 N. Sycamore St. (4-0)
• Approved zoning and use for Pearl Schwegler Salon at 114 E. Broadway St. (4-0)
• Approved parcel split at 135-137 Etta Ave. (4-0)
• Approved minutes from July 12, 2022 meeting (3-0-1 abstention)

City Council

The City Council will consider the annexation of Kerr’s Carolina Trace Property from Harrison Township. Members will also vote on a revised investment policy and fund appropriation amendments.

• Annexation of Kerr’s Carolina Trace Property from Harrison Township
• Revised Investment Policy for the City of Harrison
• Nuisance abatement assessment for 1403 Stone Dr. ($900)
• Nuisance abatement assessment for 10558 Harrison Ave. ($900)
• Nuisance abatement assessments for 117 Deerfield ($510), 134 Whippoorwill Dr. ($510), and 411 Park Ave. ($225)

Council unanimously approved a resolution accepting the annexation of the Kerr Carolina Trace property from Harrison Township. Several other routine items were approved, including an investment policy update, a budget amendment, and nuisance abatement assessments on five properties. A salary adjustment of $10,000 for the Streets and Utilities Director was approved 5-1.

• Approved annexation of Kerr Carolina Trace property (Resolution #4-22) — unanimous
• Adopted updated Investment Policy per Ohio law (Resolution #5-22) — unanimous
• Approved budget amendment and fund appropriation (Ordinance #13-22) — unanimous
• Levy special assessments for nuisance abatement on five properties totaling $3,045 (Ordinance #14a-e-22) — unanimous
• Approved $10,000 salary increase for Streets and Utilities Director (5-1, Samuels opposed)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will consider Case 1479 regarding a zoning request. The applicant seeks to allow a four-foot high fence within the front yard setback, which is not permitted in an R-1 zoning district.

• Case 1479: Zoning request for a four-foot high fence within the front yard setback at 1479 Deters

The Harrison Board of Zoning Appeals approved Case #1244, granting a zoning exception for a four-foot-high fence within the front yard setback, which is not normally permitted in an R-1 district. The applicant, Brad Dearinger, requested the fence for child and pet safety. The board voted 4-0 in favor, with one member absent.

• Approved Case #1244: four-foot fence in front yard setback (4-0)
• Approved minutes from May 24, 2022 (3-0-1 abstention)

City Council

The City Council is meeting to discuss the annexation of the Kerr Property on Carolina Trace from Harrison Township. The body will also review minutes from the July 5, 2022 meeting.

• Proposed annexation of Kerr Property on Carolina Trace from Harrison Township

Council voted unanimously to remove a resolution on the Kerr Property annexation after learning Hamilton County had already approved it based on a 2018 resolution. The law director will prepare new legislation to accept the annexation at the next meeting. Other business was routine, including committee reports and a resident's request about road repairs.

• Removed vote on Kerr Property annexation resolution (all yea)
• Approved minutes from July 5, 2022 (6 yea, 1 abstain)

Planning Commission

The Harrison Planning Commission is holding its regular July 12, 2022 meeting. The only new business is a parcel split request for 10035 West Road by Cincinnati ISH, LLC; there is no old business on the agenda.

• Parcel split approval for 10035 West Road by Cincinnati ISH, LLC
• Visitors include Doug Piepmeier of Abercrombie & Associates and Dave House of Cincinnati ISH, LLC
• Approval of minutes from June 14, 2022 meeting

The Harrison Planning Commission approved a parcel split application for 10035 West Road submitted by Cincinnati ISH, LLC, with conditions from the staff report. Residents raised concerns about the Carolina Trace Road Development, but no formal application has been made by a developer yet.

• Approved parcel split at 10035 West Road for Cincinnati ISH, LLC (4-0)
• Approved minutes from June 14, 2022 meeting (4-0)
• Excused Mr. Graf from attendance (4-0)

City Council

This meeting agenda contains no substantive items; it only states that no agenda is available and directs readers to view the minutes. As a result, there are no decisions or discussions to report for this session.

The council unanimously approved the 2023 tax budget resolution and a lateral entry amendment for fire and police hiring. It also approved payroll changes for the Economic Development Director, moving him from contractor to full-time. No other substantive decisions were made; the rest were reports.

• Approved 2023 tax budget resolution (all yea)
• Approved fire/police lateral entry amendment (all yea)
• Approved payroll changes for Economic Development Director (all yea)

Civil Service Commission

The Harrison Civil Service Commission is meeting to approve prior minutes, vote on lateral police officer entry criteria, and discuss upcoming exams for police and fire positions. The agenda includes discussion of the entry-level police officer exam held today, as well as future exams for fire safety inspector and police detective promotions.

• Vote on Lateral Police Officer Entry Criteria
• Discuss Entry Level Police Officer Exam held today
• Discuss Fire Safety Inspector Exam scheduled for 15-Oct-22
• Discuss Police Promotional Exam for Detective scheduled for 12-Nov-22

The Civil Service Commission approved the Lateral Entry Criteria for the Police and Fire Departments as presented by the chiefs. Six of seven applicants took the entry-level police officer exam. The commission also discussed upcoming exams for fire safety inspector and police detective.

• Approved Lateral Entry Criteria for Police and Fire Departments (2-0)
• Approved minutes of 4-Jun-22 meeting

City Council

The Harrison City Council will vote on two ordinances regarding road usage and vehicle parking. The body will also recognize a retirement and receive an update from the Greater Harrison Chamber of Commerce.

• Vote on vacation of a portion of Blackburn Road
• Vote on ordinance to regulate motor vehicle parking in front of churches or funeral homes
• Retirement recognition for Peggy Fitzgerald

Council unanimously approved making the Harrison Fire Department a location for a Safe Haven Baby Box, approved two ordinances (vacating part of Blackburn Road and regulating parking near churches/funeral homes), and set director salaries. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved Safe Haven Baby Box at Harrison Fire Department (all yea)
• Approved vacation of portion of Blackburn Road, Ordinance #10-22 (all yea)
• Approved parking regulation ordinance near churches/funeral homes, Ordinance #11-22 (all yea)
• Approved director and non-bargained compensation ordinance, Ordinance #12-22 (all yea)
• Approved minutes from June 7, 2022 (all yea)

Planning Commission

The Harrison Planning Commission will meet to discuss a zoning and use approval request in the DRD district. The item concerns the property located at 231 Harrison Ave., Suite 4, submitted by Blackburn Rd. Designs.

• Zoning and Use Approval in the DRD for 231 Harrison Ave., Suite 4

The Harrison Planning Commission approved Case #1076, a zoning and use application in the DRD by Blackburn Rd. Designs, with conditions from the staff report. The vote was unanimous (3-0). Residents spoke about the Carolina Trace Road development, but no action was taken on that matter.

• Approved Case #1076 zoning and use in DRD for Blackburn Rd. Designs (3-0)
• Approved minutes from April 12, 2022 (3-0)
• Excused absent members Wilson and MacMurdo (3-0)

City Council

The City Council will vote on preliminary and final plans for the Trailhead Development on Edgewood Road. Other business includes appointing RITA delegates, setting a public hearing for the annual tax budget, and amending fund appropriations.

• Trailhead Development PUD Preliminary Plan (Edgewood Road)
• Trailhead Development PUD Final Plan (Edgewood Road)
• Appointment of Kim Downey and Ryan Samuels as RITA delegates
• Public Hearing for the Annual Tax Budget
• Resolution to vacate a portion of Blackburn Avenue

Council approved both preliminary and final plans for the Trailhead Development on Edgewood Road, changing zoning from R-0 to R-1 with a PUD-RES overlay. They also approved several administrative items, including appointing a RITA delegate, setting a public hearing for the tax budget, and participating in a delinquency letter program. A vote on vacating a portion of Blackburn Avenue was tabled because legislation was not ready.

• Approved PUD Preliminary Plan for Trailhead Development zone change (all yea)
• Approved PUD Final Plan for Trailhead Development zone change, Ordinance #8-22 (all yea)
• Appointed Kim Downey as RITA Council of Government Delegate, Ryan Samuels as Alternate (Samuels abstained, others yea)
• Designated Kim Downey to attend Public Records Training (all yea)
• Set Public Hearing for Annual Tax Budget for July 5 at 7pm (all yea)
• Approved participation in RITA Non-filing Delinquency Letter Program (all yea)
• Tabled Resolution to Vacate Portion of Blackburn Avenue (all yea)
• Approved Ordinance Amending Appropriations to Various Funds, Ordinance #9-22 (all yea)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board will consider two zoning variance requests. These include a request for reduced front and rear yard setbacks on a pie-shaped lot and a request to allow a four-foot high fence within the front yard setback.

• Case 1111: Variance for reduced front and rear yard setbacks in an R-3 district
• Case 1154: Request for a 4-foot high fence within the front yard setback in an R-1 district

Civil Service Commission

The Commission will review minutes from the April 2, 2022 meeting. The agenda includes discussions regarding several scheduled examinations for police, fire, and wastewater personnel.

• Water/Wastewater Operator Exam discussion
• Police Sergeant promotional exam discussion
• Entry Level Firefighter/Paramedic Exam (scheduled 4-Jun-22)
• Entry Level Police Officer Exam (scheduled 25-Jun-22)
• Fire Inspector Exam (scheduled 15-Oct-22) and Detective promotional exam (scheduled 12-Nov-22)

The Civil Service Commission approved the minutes from the April 2 meeting. They noted that 8 of 11 applicants took the Water/Wastewater Operator exam and 4 of 6 took the Police Sergeant promotional exam. Upcoming 2022 exams were discussed, including Firefighter/Paramedic, Police Officer, Fire Inspector, and Detective. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved minutes of 2-Apr-22
• Noted 8 of 11 applicants took Water/Wastewater Operator exam
• Noted 4 of 6 applicants took Police Sergeant promotional exam
• Discussed upcoming exams: Firefighter/Paramedic (4-Jun-22), Police Officer (25-Jun-22), Fire Inspector (15-Oct-22), Detective (12-Nov-22)

City Council

The City Council will vote on ordinance amendments to Chapter 11 of the Harrison Codified Ordinances and adjustments to various city funds. The meeting also includes a public hearing regarding a zoning change for Edgewood Road.

• Public Hearing: Zoning Change/PUD - Edgewood Road
• Informal presentation: PUD Conceptual Plan for residential development on Carolina Trace (Kerr Farm)
• Vote on ordinance to amend Chapter 11 of the Harrison Codified Ordinances
• Vote on ordinance amending amounts appropriated to various funds

The council approved a previously tabled ordinance amending Chapter 11 of the Codified Ordinances (Ordinance #6-22) with a 5-1 vote, and unanimously approved an ordinance amending appropriations to various city funds (Ordinance #7-22). They also approved two memorandums of understanding (MOUs) for the FOP contract. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included reports and an executive session.

• Approved Ordinance #6-22 amending Chapter 11 of Codified Ordinances (5-1, Egner nay)
• Approved Ordinance #7-22 amending appropriations to various funds (unanimous)
• Approved 2 MOUs for FOP contract (unanimous)
• Excused Mr. Wilson from meeting (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from May 4, 2022 (unanimous)
• Entered executive session to discuss employee issue (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Harrison Planning Commission is holding a regular meeting to approve minutes, hear an informal presentation on the Oakland Hills Development PUD conceptual plan, and consider zoning and use approval for a property at 231 Harrison Ave., Suite 4. No old business is on the agenda.

• PUD Conceptual Plan Informal Presentation – Oakland Hills Development by Nicole Strong, Blackburn Rd. Designs
• Zoning and Use Approval in the DRD for 231 Harrison Ave., Suite 4 – Blackburn Rd. Designs
• Approve minutes of April 12, 2022

City Council

This agenda item contains no available agenda text; the only reference is to view the minutes. The meeting is therefore procedural or lacks publicly listed substantive items.

• No agenda text provided

The Harrison City Council voted unanimously to table an ordinance proposing changes to the zoning code, at the request of the Zoning Department, to allow time to review the changes. The council also approved the minutes from the April 19, 2022 meeting, with one abstention. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting consisted primarily of committee reports and updates.

• Tabled zoning code changes ordinance (unanimous)
• Approved April 19, 2022 council minutes (4-0-1, Egner abstained)

Board of Zoning Appeals

There is no agenda available for this meeting. Residents are directed to view the meeting minutes for information.

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding zoning changes and a Planned Unit Development (PUD) overlay at the Edgewood Road property. Following the hearing, council members will vote on legislation related to these zoning changes.

• Public Hearing for Zoning Changes and PUD Overlay at Edgewood Road Property
• Vote on Legislation for Zoning Changes

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding proposed changes to the City of Harrison Zoning Regulations. The commission will also vote on recommendations to City Council for a zone change at Edgewood Road and zoning approval for 231 Harrison Ave., Suite 1.

• Zone change from R-0 to R-1 with a PUD-RES Overlay for Trailhead Development on Edgewood Road
• Zoning and use approval for Mojave Groom Room at 231 Harrison Ave., Suite 1
• Proposed changes to the City of Harrison Zoning Regulations
• Approval of February 8, 2022, meeting minutes

The Harrison Planning Commission voted unanimously to recommend City Council approval of a zone change from R-0 to R-1 with a PUD-RES Overlay for the Trailhead Development on Edgewood Road, following a public hearing where residents voiced concerns. The commission also approved zoning and use approval for Mojave Groom Room at 231 Harrison Ave., Suite 1, and recommended approval of changes to the Harrison Zoning Regulations. All votes were 4-0, with Mr. MacMurdo absent.

• Recommended zone change from R-0 to R-1 with PUD-RES Overlay for Trailhead Development (4-0)
• Approved zoning and use approval for Mojave Groom Room, 231 Harrison Ave., Suite 1 (4-0)
• Recommended approval of changes to Harrison Zoning Regulations (4-0)
• Approved minutes from February 8, 2022 meeting (4-0)
• Excused Mr. MacMurdo from meeting (4-0)

City Council

The City Council will consider an ordinance to amend appropriated amounts for various city funds. The meeting also includes a vote on setting a public hearing regarding changes to zoning regulations and a vote to approve the purchase of a city vehicle.

• Vote to set a public hearing for April 19th regarding changes to zoning regulations
• Ordinance to amend amounts appropriated to various City of Harrison funds
• Ordinance to approve and execute the purchase of a city vehicle
• Check presentation from FCN Bank to the Recreation Commission

The council voted unanimously to take no action on the amended natural gas aggregation agreement with Energy Alliance, Inc., allowing the current contract to expire and revisiting pricing later. They also approved an ordinance amending fund appropriations and a special assessment ordinance for nuisance abatement on four properties. No other substantive decisions were made; the rest of the meeting consisted of reports and updates.

• Took no action on amended Natural Gas Aggregation Agreement with Energy Alliance, Inc. (all yea)
• Approved Ordinance #4-22 amending appropriations to various city funds (all yea)
• Approved Ordinance #5a-d-22 levying special assessments for nuisance abatement: 411 Park Ave. $150, 528 Harrison Ave. $338, 1403 Stone Dr. $263, 10558 Harrison Ave. $780 (all yea)
• Approved minutes from March 15, 2022 (all yea)

Civil Service Commission

The Civil Service Commission will review a complaint from Zachary Smith and a rebuttal from Chief Hursong, then vote to accept or reject the complaint. The meeting also includes approving minutes from the prior meeting and setting the next meeting date.

• Vote to accept or reject complaint from Zachary Smith
• Review rebuttal from Chief Hursong
• Approve minutes of 30-Mar-22 meeting

The Civil Service Commission reviewed a complaint from Zachary Smith and a rebuttal by Chief Hursong, then voted unanimously to reject the complaint. The meeting was brief and procedural, with no other substantive decisions.

• Approved minutes of 30-Mar-22
• Rejected complaint from Zachary Smith (unanimous)

Civil Service Commission

The Civil Service Commission will review minutes from its March 9 meeting, discuss a complaint by Zachary Smith about the Fire Dept. hiring process, and consider moving the Entry Level Firefighter/Paramedic Exam from Oct 15 to June 4. They will also review upcoming 2022 exams and address other concerns.

• Discuss complaint filed by Zachary Smith regarding Fire Dept. hiring process
• Consider moving Entry Level Firefighter/Paramedic Exam from 15-Oct-22 to 4-Jun-22
• Review upcoming exams for 2022
• Approve minutes of 9-Mar-22

The Civil Service Commission reviewed a complaint filed by Zachary Smith and Chief Hursong's rebuttal, scheduling a vote for April 2. They also decided Nicholas Loos did not have an unfair advantage and will continue in the hiring process. The commission discussed moving the Entry Level Firefighter/Paramedic Exam from October 15 to June 4, but no formal action was taken on that item.

• Approved minutes of March 9 meeting
• Scheduled vote on Smith complaint for April 2 at 10:00 AM
• Decided Nicholas Loos had no unfair advantage and continues in hiring process

City Council

City Council will consider votes on amending fund appropriations and purchasing a city vehicle. The body will also vote on setting a public hearing for zoning regulation changes.

• Vote to set April 19th public hearing for zoning regulation changes
• Vote on ordinance to amend appropriations for city funds
• Vote on ordinance to purchase a city vehicle

The council approved three ordinances: setting a public hearing on zoning changes, amending fund appropriations, and approving a lease-purchase for a new Freightliner truck. The truck, costing about $140,000, will replace a 1994 vehicle and is within budget. All votes were unanimous except one abstention on the minutes approval.

• Set public hearing for zoning regulation changes on April 19 at 7pm (all yea)
• Approved Ordinance #2-22 amending fund appropriations (all yea)
• Approved Ordinance #3-22 lease-purchase of Freightliner truck for Street Department, ~$140,000 (all yea)
• Approved minutes from March 1, 2022 (6 yea, 1 abstention)

Civil Service Commission

The Commission will review the minutes from the January 12, 2022 meeting. Members will also discuss the schedule for several 2022 promotional and entry-level exams and consider if the Firefighter/Paramedic exam date needs to be moved earlier.

• Police Sergeant promotional exam scheduled for May 21, 2022
• Police Detective promotional exam scheduled for November 12, 2022
• Entry Level Firefighter/Paramedic exam scheduled for October 15, 2022
• Fire Inspector exam scheduled for October 15, 2022
• Water/Wastewater exam scheduled for May 21, 2022

The Civil Service Commission approved the minutes from the January 12 meeting and reviewed the 2022 exam schedule. They decided that the four remaining candidates on the eligibility list for entry-level firefighter/paramedic will proceed through the hiring process, with two to be hired if qualified; otherwise, the exam date will be moved up. The next meeting is scheduled for May 21, 2022.

• Approved minutes of 12-Jan-22
• Reviewed 2022 exam schedule for police and fire positions
• Decided to process four remaining firefighter/paramedic candidates; hire two if qualified, else move up exam date

City Council

The meeting agenda consists of procedural boilerplate. The council will review minutes from February 15, 2021, and receive reports from the Mayor, Law Director, and Council Members.

• Approval of February 15, 2021 meeting minutes
• Recognition of State Champion Harrison High School Girls Wrestling Team

The council approved a resolution authorizing a natural gas aggregation agreement between the City of Harrison and Energy Alliance, Inc. (Resolution #2-22). The meeting also included reports on committee activities, community donations, and upcoming projects, but no other formal votes were taken.

• Approved Resolution #2-22 for Natural Gas Aggregation Agreement with Energy Alliance, Inc. (all yea)
• Approved minutes from February 15, 2022 (all yea)
• Excused Mr. Grubbs from the meeting (all yea)
• Added a resolution approval and two request items to the agenda (all yea)
• Entered executive session to discuss economic development (all yea)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board is reviewing a zoning request for Case 1610 regarding an iron fence. The applicant seeks to allow a four-foot high iron fence within the front yard setback in an R-4 zoning district.

• Case 1610: Zoning request for a 4-foot high iron fence within the front yard setback

City Council

The City Council will conduct a business session and review the minutes from the February 1, 2022, meeting. The agenda includes an update from the Greater Harrison Chamber of Commerce.

• Approval of February 1, 2022, Council Meeting Minutes
• Greater Harrison Chamber of Commerce Update

Planning Commission

The commission will hold an organizational meeting followed by a regular meeting. The agenda includes reviewing a lot split for Madden Way and several zoning and use approval requests in the DRD.

• Lot Split/Dedication Plat Approval for Madden Way
• Zoning and Use Approval in the DRD for 245 Harrison Ave.
• Zoning and Use Approval in the DRD for 228 Harrison Ave.
• Zoning and Use Approval in the DRD for 231 Harrison Ave.
• Zoning and Use Approval in the DRD for 116 S. State St.

The Harrison Planning Commission approved all five items on the agenda, including a lot split/dedication plat for Madden Way and four zoning and use approvals in the DRD district. All votes were unanimous. The meeting also included the organizational meeting where officers were elected.

• Approved lot split/dedication plat for Madden Way (5-0)
• Approved zoning and use for On the Rocks Restaurant and Bar at 231 Harrison Ave., Suite 3 (5-0)
• Approved zoning and use for CK's Designs and Kreations at 228 Harrison Ave. (5-0)
• Approved zoning and use for Whitewater Weddings and Events at 231 Harrison Ave., Suite 5 (5-0)
• Approved zoning and use for East Coast Eatz and Sweetz at 116 S. State St. (5-0)
• Elected Andy Graf as Chairperson and Ms. Knock as Vice-Chairperson (unanimous)

City Council

The meeting consists of procedural items and reports. The agenda includes a DART Award presentation for Detective Corporal MacMurdo.

• DART Award Presentation to Detective Corporal MacMurdo

The council approved the January 18, 2022 meeting minutes (with one abstention) and heard committee reports on sewer, finance, police, social media, IT, tree board, and economic development. No ordinances or resolutions were voted on; all items were informational or planned future actions.

• Approved Jan. 18, 2022 council minutes (6-0-1, Egner abstained)
• Adjourned meeting (all yea)

City Council

The City Council will vote on a resolution regarding an Enterprise Zone Agreement for JTM Provisions Company, Inc. Members will also vote on an ordinance to amend the amount appropriated to various city funds.

• Vote on Enterprise Zone Agreement between Hamilton County Board of County Commissioners and JTM Provisions Company, Inc.
• Vote on ordinance amending appropriations for various city funds

The council unanimously approved a resolution consenting to an enterprise zone agreement with JTM Provisions Company and an ordinance amending city fund appropriations. Reports covered fire, police, finance, and other committee updates, but no other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved Resolution #01-22 consenting to Enterprise Zone Agreement with JTM Provisions (all yea)
• Approved Ordinance #01-22 amending appropriations to various city funds (all yea)
• Excused Mr. Egner and Mr. Wilson from the meeting (all yea)
• Approved minutes from January 4, 2022 (all yea)

Civil Service Commission

The commission will review minutes from the November 2021 meeting and discuss upcoming employment and promotional exams. The agenda includes setting tentative dates for police, fire, and water/wastewater department testing.

• Police Sergeant promotional exam scheduled for May
• Police Detective promotional exam scheduled for November
• Entry Level Firefighter/Paramedic exam scheduled for October
• Fire Inspector exam scheduled for October
• Water/Wastewater exam scheduled for May

The Civil Service Commission approved the minutes from the November 13, 2021 meeting and set tentative dates for several 2022 civil service exams, including police promotional exams, water/wastewater operator exams, and firefighter/paramedic and fire inspector exams. No other concerns were raised, and the meeting adjourned after about 15 minutes.

• Approved minutes of 13-Nov-21
• Set Police Promotional Exam for Sergeant on 21-May-22
• Set Water Operator/Wastewater Operator exam on 21-May-22
• Set Entry Level Firefighter/Paramedic exam on 15-Oct-22
• Set Fire Inspector Exam on 15-Oct-22
• Set Police Promotional Exam for Detective on 12-Nov-22

City Council

The City Council is meeting to handle organizational tasks for the 2022 term. The body will elect a Vice Mayor and approve committee and board appointments.

• Election of the 2022 Vice Mayor
• Approval of 2022 Council Committee Assignments
• Approval of 2022 Board and Commission Appointments

The Harrison City Council approved the 2022 Council Committee Assignments, with Councilman Egner voting against due to his exclusion from the Police and Fire Committees. The council also approved the 2022 Boards and Commissions, and no hearing was requested for a new liquor license for Tucos Taqueria & Cantina.

• Approved Council Meeting minutes and Executive Session summary from Dec 21, 2021 (6-0, Egner abstained)
• Elected Ryan Samuels as Vice Mayor for 2022 (6-0, Samuels abstained)
• Approved 2022 Council Committee Assignments (6-1, Egner nay)
• Approved 2022 Boards and Commissions (unanimous)
• Added hearing request item to agenda (unanimous)
• No hearing requested for liquor license for Tucos Taqueria & Cantina