Harrison public meetings in 2023

City Council

City Council approved a contract for a well construction project and amended an ordinance regarding income tax credits. The body also scheduled a public hearing and a work session for January 16, 2024, to discuss the Oakland Hills Development on Carolina Trace.

• Public hearing set for January 16, 2024, regarding Oakland Hills Development Zoning Change with PUD-RES Overlay on Carolina Trace
• Approved Resolution #15-23 to award a contract for the Well Construction Project
• Approved Resolution #16-23 to amend Section 183.06 of Codified Ordinances regarding income tax credits paid to other municipalities
• Tabled vote on an ordinance amending Ordinance No.11-2003 regarding the Recreational Facilities Tax
• Received $3,692 for the Harrison Community Mayor's Fund and $3,401.55 for police and fire departments

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and meeting to discuss the Oakland Hills Development. The body is considering a zone change from R-0 to R-1 with a PUD Overlay and preliminary plan approval.

• Oakland Hills Development: Zone Change from R-0 to R-1 with PUD Overlay Preliminary Plan Approval

Civil Service Commission

The Civil Service Commission is meeting to approve prior minutes and discuss upcoming fire department exams, including an entry-level firefighter/paramedic EMT exam and a promotional exam for lieutenant. They will also set dates for 2024 exams and verify if those dates are acceptable.

• Approve minutes of 18-Nov-23
• Discuss Entry Level Firefighter/Paramedic, EMT Exam on 9-Dec-23
• Discuss Fire Dept Promotional Exam for Lieutenant on 9-Dec-23
• Set dates for 2024 exams
• Verify upcoming exam dates

City Council

The City Council will vote on the 2024 budget and the final appropriations for the 2023 budget. The body will also consider a plat for the dedication of public right of way at Campbell Road and Industrial Drive.

• Vote on 2024 Budget ordinance
• Vote on 2023 Final Appropriations ordinance
• Vote on public right of way plat for Campbell Road and Industrial Drive

Board of Zoning Appeals

This meeting has no published agenda. The only available record is the minutes, which are not included here, so no decisions or discussions can be summarized.

City Council

The agenda consists of procedural items and reports. No specific legislative actions or votes are listed for the business session.

• Approval of November 8, 2023 meeting minutes
• Greater Harrison Chamber of Commerce update
• Donation presentation to the American Legion

Civil Service Commission

The Harrison Civil Service Commission is meeting to approve prior minutes and discuss several civil service exams, including the entry-level clerk/receptionist exam, a date change for the fire lieutenant promotional exam, and upcoming exams for 2024. The agenda is primarily administrative, with no major policy decisions or contracts listed.

• Approve minutes of 17-Jun-2023
• Discuss Entry Level Clerk/Receptionist Exam on 18-Nov-23
• Discuss change of Fire Dept Promotional Exam for Lieutenant from 18-Nov-23 to 9-Dec-23
• Discuss Fire Entry Level Firefighter/Paramedic, EMT Position Exam on 9-Dec-23
• Discuss upcoming exams for 2024

Planning Commission

The November 14, 2023, meeting consists of procedural items only. There are no new or old business items listed on the agenda.

City Council

The City Council will vote on an ordinance to amend fund appropriations and close unused funds. Members will also vote on setting a public work session regarding the Final Tax Credit/Fire Levy.

• Ordinance to amend appropriations and close unused funds
• Vote to set a Public Work Session for the Final Tax Credit/Fire Levy
• Donation presentation from the American Legion

Board of Zoning Appeals

This meeting has no published agenda. The only available record is the minutes, which are referenced for review. No decisions or discussions are listed for this session.

• No agenda items listed

City Council

The Harrison City Council will set a public hearing for a zoning change at Oakland Hills with a PUD-RES overlay on Carolina Trace, and vote on resolutions including the 2023 Hamilton County Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan, an application to the Ohio Public Works Commission for capital improvement funds, and an ordinance amending the income tax code per state changes. The meeting also includes updates from the Chamber of Commerce, Great Parks, and a donation presentation from the American Legion.

• Set public hearing for Oakland Hills Development zoning change with PUD-RES overlay on Carolina Trace
• Vote on resolution adopting 2023 Hamilton County Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan
• Vote on resolution authorizing Mayor William Neyer to apply for Ohio Public Works Commission capital improvement/transportation funds
• Vote on ordinance amending income tax code with changes from State of Ohio
• Donation presentation from American Legion

Planning Commission

The Harrison Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and regular meeting to consider the Oakland Hills PUD Preliminary Plan and a zone change from R-0 to R-1. The commission will make a recommendation to City Council for approval or denial. The agenda also includes routine items like approving minutes from the previous meeting.

• Public hearing on Oakland Hills PUD Preliminary Plan
• Recommendation to City Council on Oakland Hills PUD Preliminary Plan and zone change from R-0 to R-1
• Approve minutes of September 12, 2023

City Council

The Harrison City Council is meeting to vote on several financial and property-related items, including accepting tax levies, amending fund appropriations, and levying a special assessment for nuisance abatement. They will also decide whether to request hearings for two liquor license applications. The meeting includes routine approvals of minutes and reports from officials.

• Resolution accepting tax levies and certifying to County Auditor
• Ordinance amending appropriations to various city funds
• Special assessment of $225.00 on property at 411 Park Ave. for nuisance abatement
• Liquor license renewal for Larosas (Quadrico Inc) and new license for Family Dollar Stores of Ohio
• Donation presentation from American Legion

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Harrison Board of Zoning Appeals will consider three zoning variance requests at its September 26, 2023 meeting. The board will also approve minutes from its January 24, 2023 meeting. No old business is listed.

• Case #1289: Request for a 4-foot-high fence in the front yard setback, not permitted in R-1 zoning.
• Case #1291: Request for a driveway closer to the lot line and onto a vacant lot, not allowed per ordinance.
• Case #1292: Request for an accessory structure larger than permitted in R-3 Residential Zoning District.
• Applicants: Brenda Scalf (1600 Tunis Dr), Tanner Dole (528 Harrison Ave.), Zachery Lowe (10225 New Haven Rd.)

City Council

The Harrison City Council will hold a public hearing about replacing fire levy funding, hear updates from the Chamber of Commerce and a donation presentation from the American Legion, and consider approving the minutes from the September 5 meeting. The agenda is otherwise routine, with reports from the mayor, law director, and council members.

• Public hearing on replacement of fire levy funding
• Chamber of Commerce update and Member of the Month
• Donation presentation from American Legion
• Approval of September 5, 2023 council minutes

Planning Commission

The Harrison Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and regular meeting to consider a conditional use permit for a permanent makeup business at 1373 Stone Drive. The commission will also review a record plat for Trailhead Section 1, Block A, and approve minutes from the September 8, 2023 meeting.

• Public hearing on conditional use permit for permanent makeup at 1373 Stone Drive
• Applicant: Hien T. Nguyen, Permanent Makeup Artist
• Representative: Doug Piepmeier of Abercrombie and Associates
• Approval of record plat for Trailhead Section 1, Block A

The commission approved the minutes from the August 8, 2023 meeting. It then approved a conditional use permit for 1373 Stone Drive to operate permanent makeup services. The commission also approved the record plat for Trailhead Section 1, Block A. The meeting was adjourned at 7:37 p.m.

• Approved minutes from August 8, 2023 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved conditional use permit for 1373 Stone Drive – permanent makeup (unanimous)
• Approved record plat for Trailhead Section 1, Block A (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The Harrison City Council is meeting to vote on awarding a contract for improvements to Campbell Road and Industrial Drive and to amend the city's appropriations for various funds. The agenda also includes routine items like approving minutes and reports from officials.

• Vote on resolution to award contract for Campbell Road and Industrial Drive improvements
• Vote on ordinance amending appropriations to various city funds

City Council approved a contract for road improvements and an ordinance to amend fund appropriations. The council also approved the meeting minutes from August 15, 2023.

• Approved contract for Campbell Road and Industrial Drive Improvements (All-yea)
• Approved Ordinance #13-23 amending the amount appropriated to various funds (All-yea)
• Approved August 15, 2023 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 states only that no agenda is available and directs readers to view minutes, so no specific decisions or discussions are listed for this session.

• No agenda items listed

City Council

The Harrison City Council is holding its regular meeting, which includes approving prior minutes, hearing updates from the Chamber of Commerce and receiving donations from veterans' groups. The main business item is a vote on an ordinance to amend the amount appropriated to various city funds. An informal presentation on the Oakland Hills PUD conceptual plan is also scheduled.

• Vote on ordinance amending appropriations to various city funds
• Informal presentation of Oakland Hills PUD conceptual plan by Mark Gradison
• Donation presentations from VFW and American Legion
• Chamber of Commerce update and Member of the Month: Frankenstein's Nursery

Council approved Ordinance #12-23 to amend the amount appropriated to various city funds. The meeting also included reports on fire and police operations and the announcement of a council member's upcoming resignation.

• Approved Ordinance #12-23 amending appropriations to various city funds (All-yea)
• Approved Council Meeting Minutes and Executive Session Summary from August 1, 2023 (All-yea)

Planning Commission

The Harrison Planning Commission is holding a regular meeting with routine items: approving minutes and hearing an informal presentation from Mark Gradison on the Oakland Hills PUD conceptual plan. No new or old business is listed.

• Approve minutes of June 13, 2023 and July 11, 2023
• Mark Gradison, Oakland Hills PUD Conceptual Plan Informal Presentation

The Planning Commission approved the minutes from the June 13 and July 11, 2023 meetings. Mark Gradison of Gradison Development gave an informal presentation on the proposed Oakland Hills Development PUD application. No other new business was conducted.

• Approved June 13, 2023 meeting minutes
• Approved July 11, 2023 meeting minutes

City Council

The Harrison City Council will vote on two ordinances: one amending appropriations to various city funds, and another authorizing an agreement with Hamilton County regarding a Materials Recovery Facility (MRF). The meeting also includes a donation presentation from the American Legion and standard reports from the mayor, law director, and council members.

• Vote on ordinance amending appropriations to various city funds
• Vote on ordinance authorizing MRF agreement with Hamilton County
• Donation presentation from American Legion

City Council approved an agreement with the Hamilton County Board of Commissioners for improvements to Dry Fork Road. Council also passed an ordinance amending appropriations for various city funds.

• Approved Ordinance #10-23 amending appropriations to various city funds (All-yea)
• Approved Ordinance #11-23 authorizing Dry Fork Road improvement agreement with Hamilton County Commissioners (All-yea)
• Approved July 18, 2023 meeting minutes (All-yea)
• Approved Tree Board 2024 budget

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals meeting has no published agenda. The agenda text states only that no agenda is available and directs readers to view minutes. This appears to be a procedural placeholder with no specific items to report.

City Council

The Harrison City Council is holding a regular meeting with mostly procedural items: approving minutes from July 5, recognizing Fire Captain Cam Kugler's retirement, and hearing an update from State Representative Cindy Abrams. No major legislation or public hearings are listed.

• Retirement recognition for Fire Captain Cam Kugler
• Update from State Representative Cindy Abrams
• Approval of July 5, 2023 council minutes and executive session summary

Council approved the minutes and Executive Session summary from July 5, 2023. No other substantive business was conducted during the meeting.

• Approved Council Meeting minutes and Executive Session summary from July 5, 2023 (All-yea)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission approved several business and institutional applications, including a brewery, an antique store, and a school. The board also approved a lot split on West Road for a future orthodontist office. All approvals were granted with specific zoning and building conditions.

• Approved lot split on West Road for orthodontist office (5-0)
• Approved retail boutique at 135 Harrison Ave with building and zoning permit conditions (5-0)
• Approved conditional use for Antiques Anonymous at 10259 New Haven Road with parking and hour restrictions (5-0)
• Approved conditional use for Hearth Brewing at 1195 Stone Drive with signage and drawing conditions (5-0)
• Approved conditional use for Spark Christian Academy at 249 Sunset Ave with licensing and inspection conditions (5-0)
• Tabled minutes from June 13, 2023 meeting (5-0)

City Council

The Harrison City Council will hold a public hearing on the 2024 tax budget, then vote on adopting it and submitting it to the county auditor. They will also vote on setting a work session to discuss a fire levy and withholding tax credit, and on a resolution approving a tax exemption for two parcels (Hearth Brewery) within a Community Reinvestment Area. An ordinance amending appropriations to various city funds is also up for a vote. The meeting includes routine items like approving minutes and reports.

• Public hearing on 2024 tax budget at 7:15pm
• Vote to set work session on fire levy and withholding tax credit
• Resolution adopting 2024 annual tax budget for submission to county auditor
• Resolution approving CRA tax exemption for Parcel Nos. 561-0015-0142-00 and 561-0015-0268-00 (Hearth Brewery)
• Ordinance amending appropriations to various city funds

City Council approved the 2024 annual tax budget and set compensation rates for directors and non-bargained positions. The council also approved a tax exemption for Hearth Brewery and amended fund appropriations.

• Approved 2024 Annual Tax Budget (All-yea)
• Approved tax exemption for Hearth Brewery parcels 561-0015-0142-00 and 561-0015-0268-00 (All-yea)
• Approved Ordinance #9-23 setting compensation rates for Directors and non-bargained positions (All-yea)
• Approved Ordinance #8-23 amending appropriations to various city funds (All-yea)
• Scheduled Public Work Session for Fire Levy/Withholding Tax Credit for July 25 at 5:30pm (All-yea)
• Approved June 20, 2023 meeting minutes (5-2)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The agenda for the Harrison Board of Zoning Appeals meeting on June 27, 2023, is not available. The provided text indicates that no agenda exists and directs readers to view minutes instead. This appears to be a procedural placeholder with no substantive items to report.

City Council

The Harrison City Council is meeting to vote on awarding a contract for the Harrison Avenue Street Improvements project. The agenda also includes presentations from the Chamber of Commerce, a bank donation for the Summer Concert Series, a donation to the American Legion, and a library update, along with routine approvals of minutes and reports.

• Vote on resolution to award contract for Harrison Avenue Street Improvements
• FCN Bank donation presentation for Summer Concert Series
• Donation presentation to American Legion
• Greater Harrison Chamber of Commerce update
• Harrison Branch Library update

Council approved a resolution to award a contract for street improvements on Harrison Avenue. The meeting also included reports on fire service negotiations and the potential purchase of street event barriers.

• Approved Resolution 7-23 to award contract for Harrison Avenue Street Improvements (All-yea)
• Approved June 6, 2023 meeting minutes and Executive Session summary (All-yea)

Civil Service Commission

The Civil Service Commission is meeting to approve prior minutes and discuss upcoming promotional exams for police and fire lieutenant positions, as well as an entry-level clerk/receptionist exam. These are discussion items, not final decisions.

• Approve minutes from 13-May-23 meeting
• Discuss Police Promotional Exam for Lieutenant
• Discuss Fire Dept Promotional Exam for Lieutenant – 18-Nov-23
• Discuss Entry Level Clerk/Receptionist Exam – 18-Nov-23

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission approved a zoning and use request for Paint Rinse Repeat to open a small art and craft workshop. The commission also approved the minutes from the April 11, 2023 meeting.

• Approved zoning and use for Paint Rinse Repeat at 217 Harrison Ave (3-0)
• Approved April 11, 2023 meeting minutes (3-0)

City Council

The Harrison City Council is meeting to approve minutes from previous meetings and receive a donation presentation from the American Legion. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major policy decisions or public hearings listed.

• Approve minutes from May 16, 2023 regular meeting
• Approve minutes from May 30, 2023 special meeting and executive session
• Donation presentation from the American Legion

Council scheduled a public hearing for the annual tax budget for July 5. The body also approved previous meeting minutes and entered an executive session to discuss personnel issues.

• Approved May 16 and May 30 meeting minutes (5-1 abstention)
• Set public hearing for Annual Tax Budget for July 5 at 7:15pm (All-yea)
• Approved motion to enter Executive Session for personnel issues (All-yea)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Harrison, Ohio Board of Zoning Appeals meeting on May 23, 2023, has no agenda available. The agenda text indicates only that no agenda was posted and directs readers to view minutes instead.

• No agenda items listed

City Council

The Harrison City Council is meeting to consider a resolution approving an update to the Hamilton County Solid Waste Management District's plan. The agenda also includes routine items such as approving minutes, guest presentations, and reports from the mayor and law director.

• Vote on resolution to update the Hamilton County Solid Waste Management District plan
• Approval of May 3, 2023 council meeting minutes
• Presentations from Greater Harrison Chamber of Commerce, Library, Skyline Chili, and American Legion donation
• Reports from Mayor, Law Director, and Council Members

City Council approved a resolution to update the Solid Waste Management Plan of the Hamilton County Solid Waste Management District. The Mayor's Fund received two donations totaling $4,989.09. No action was taken during a special session on May 30.

• Approved update of the Hamilton County Solid Waste Management District Solid Waste Management Plan (All-yea)
• Approved Council Meeting minutes from May 3, 2023 (All-yea)

Civil Service Commission

This meeting has no published agenda; only minutes are available. The commission is not deciding or discussing any listed items.

Civil Service Commission

The Civil Service Commission will meet to approve prior minutes and discuss several upcoming civil service exams, including entry-level service worker, police and fire lieutenant promotional exams, and an entry-level clerk/receptionist exam. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda; the items are listed for discussion only.

• Approve minutes from 4-Feb-23 meeting
• Discuss Entry Level Service Worker Exam held 13-May-23
• Discuss Police Promotional Exam for Lieutenant scheduled 17-Jun-23
• Discuss Fire Promotional Exam for Lieutenant scheduled 18-Nov-23
• Discuss Entry Level Clerk/Receptionist Exam scheduled 18-Nov-23

The Commission approved the minutes from the April 2, 2023 meeting. Members noted attendance for the Entry Level Service Worker Exam and reviewed the schedule for upcoming 2023 promotional and entry-level exams.

• Approved minutes of 4-Feb-23
• Reviewed Police Promotional Exam for Lieutenant scheduled for 17-Jun-23
• Reviewed Fire Promotional Exam for Lieutenant scheduled for 18-Nov-23
• Reviewed Entry Level Clerk/Receptionist exam scheduled for 18-Nov-23

City Council

Council voted unanimously (with one abstention) to uphold the Planning Commission's recommendation to deny a zoning change for the Oakland Hills Development on Carolina Trace. They also approved a bid for the Edgewood Road Lift Station and Sewer project, appointed a RITA delegate, and approved participation in the RITA Non-filing Delinquency Letter Program. An ordinance amending appropriations for various city funds was also passed.

• Upheld Planning Commission denial of zoning change with PUD-O overlay for Oakland Hills Development (6-0, Grubbs abstained)
• Appointed Kim Downey as RITA Council of Government Delegate and Ryan Samuels as Alternate (all yea)
• Approved participation in RITA Non-filing Delinquency Letter Program (all yea)
• Approved Ordinance #7-23 amending appropriations to various city funds (all yea)
• Approved Resolution #5-23 for Edgewood Road Lift Station and Sanitary Sewer bid (all yea)

Board of Zoning Appeals

This meeting has no published agenda. The only available record is the minutes, which are not included here, so no specific decisions or discussions can be summarized.

• No agenda items listed

City Council

The Harrison City Council is meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes, welcoming new firefighters, and receiving updates from the Chamber of Commerce and a donation from the American Legion. The main item is setting a public hearing for a proposed zoning change for the Oakland Hills development, which would add a PUD-RES overlay on Carolina Trace.

• Set public hearing for Oakland Hills Development zoning change with PUD-RES overlay on Carolina Trace
• Swearing in of 3 new firefighters
• Greater Harrison Chamber of Commerce update and Member of the Month
• Donation presentation from American Legion
• Approve council meeting minutes from April 4, 2023

City Council scheduled a public hearing for a zoning change regarding the Oakland Hills Development. The council also approved the meeting minutes from April 4, 2023, and swore in three new full-time firefighters.

• Approved Council Meeting minutes from April 4, 2023 (All-yea)
• Set Public Hearing for Oakland Hills Development Zoning Change for May 3rd at 6:30pm (All-yea)
• Swore in Skylar Eads, William McAlister and Nathan Weber as full time fire fighters

Planning Commission

The Harrison Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and regular meeting to consider several zoning and use applications. Key items include a conditional use application for a used car lot at 9107 Kilby Road, a zoning and use approval for a retail plumbing and design center at 116 S. State Street, and a recommendation to City Council for a zone change for the Oakland Hills residential development on Carolina Trace Road.

• Conditional use application for a used car lot at 9107 Kilby Road
• Zoning and use approval for retail plumbing and design center at 116 S. State Street
• DRD zoning permit for color changes to building at 514 Harrison Ave.
• Recommendation to City Council for zone change from R-0 to R-1 with PUD-RES overlay for Oakland Hills development on Carolina Trace Road

City Council

The Harrison City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on a conditional use permit for a laundromat at 400 Harrison Ave., requiring a super majority. The council will also vote on designating the finance director for public records training and on a resolution to spend American Rescue Plan Act funds. The meeting includes recognitions, donations, and standard reports.

• Public hearing and vote on conditional use for laundromat at 400 Harrison Ave.
• Vote to designate Kim Downey, Finance Director, for Public Records Training
• Resolution authorizing expenditure from American Rescue Plan Act funds
• Firefighter promotions and recognition of wrestling coach and champions
• Donation presentations from VFW and American Legion

City Council voted down a proposal to allow a laundromat at 400 Harrison Avenue. The council approved a resolution to spend American Rescue Plan Act funds and designated the Finance Director to attend public records training.

• Conditional Use of a Laundromat for 400 Harrison Avenue denied (2-4)
• Approved Resolution #4-23 authorizing expenditure from American Rescue Plan Act Funds (All-yea)
• Designated Finance Director Kim Downey to attend Public Records Training (All-yea)
• Approved March 21, 2023 meeting minutes (5-1)

Board of Zoning Appeals

This Board of Zoning Appeals meeting has no published agenda. The only available record is the meeting minutes, so no specific decisions or discussions are listed for this date.

• No agenda items listed

City Council

The Harrison City Council is meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes and hearing updates from local organizations. The main items are a vote on an ordinance to increase water and sanitary sewer system access fees, a request to transfer a liquor license at Market St Grille, and setting a public hearing for a conditional use at 400 Harrison Ave.

• Vote on ordinance to increase water and sanitary sewer system access fees
• Liquor license transfer request for Market St Grille
• Public hearing set for conditional use at 400 Harrison Ave
• Donation presentation from American Legion
• Updates from Chamber of Commerce and Library

City Council approved a collective bargaining agreement with the Fraternal Order of Police and passed an ordinance increasing water and sanitary waste water system access fees. A public hearing for a laundromat conditional use approval was scheduled for April 4.

• Approved Water System and Sanitary Waste Water System Access Fee increases (All-yea)
• Approved Collective Bargaining Agreement with Fraternal Order of Police/Ohio Labor Council (5-1)
• Scheduled Public Hearing for laundromat Conditional Use Approval at 400 Harrison Avenue for April 4 (All-yea)
• Approved March 7, 2023 meeting minutes (All-yea)

Planning Commission

The Harrison Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and regular meeting to consider two conditional use applications (a laundromat at 400 Harrison Ave. and a used car lot at 10264 Harrison Ave.) and a zone change from R-0 to R-1 with a PUD-RES overlay for the Oakland Hills residential development on Carolina Trace Road. The commission will also consider a record plat approval for Cincinnati ISH, LLC at 10035 West Road. No old business is listed.

• Conditional use application for a laundromat at 400 Harrison Ave.
• Conditional use application for a used car lot at 10264 Harrison Ave.
• Zone change from R-0 to R-1 with PUD-RES overlay for Oakland Hills development on Carolina Trace Road
• Record plat approval for Cincinnati ISH, LLC at 10035 West Road

The commission approved a used truck lot and a record plat for 10035 West Road. A proposal for a laundromat at 400 Harrison Ave was not approved, and a vote on the Oakland Hills residential development was tabled at the applicant's request.

• Approved record plat for 10035 West Road (4-0)
• Denied recommendation for laundromat at 400 Harrison Ave (0-4)
• Approved used truck lot at 10264 Harrison Ave (4-0)
• Tabled zone change and PUD for Oakland Hills development on Carolina Trace Road (2-2)

City Council

The Harrison City Council will approve the minutes from the February 21, 2023 meeting and receive a donation presentation from the American Legion. The primary business involves voting on two ordinances to amend the amounts appropriated to various city funds, with one specific amendment designated for the West Road overpass project. The meeting concludes with standard reports from the Mayor, Law Director, and Council Members.

• Vote on an Ordinance Amending the Amount Appropriated to Various Funds of the City of Harrison, Ohio
• Vote on an Ordinance Amending the Amount Appropriated to Various Funds of the City of Harrison, Ohio – West Road overpass project
• Donation Presentation by the American Legion

City Council approved two ordinances to amend fund appropriations, including $300,000 to cover a funding gap for the West Road overpass. Council also passed a resolution urging the state to restore the Local Government Fund to pre-recession levels.

• Approved Ordinance #3-23 amending amount appropriated to various funds (All-yea)
• Approved Ordinance #4-23 providing $300,000 for West Road overpass cost increase (5-1)
• Approved Resolution #3-23 urging Ohio Governor and General Assembly to restore Local Government Fund (All-yea)
• Approved February 21, 2023 meeting minutes (All-yea)

City Council

The Harrison City Council is meeting to handle routine business, including approving prior meeting minutes and hearing updates from local organizations. The main action item is a vote on a resolution to approve a tax exemption application for a specific parcel within a Community Reinvestment Area.

• Vote on tax exemption for Parcel No. 561-0024-0005-00 in a Community Reinvestment Area
• Approve minutes from February 7, 2023, and executive session summary
• Chamber of Commerce update and Member of the Month – Stelter & Brinck
• Library update
• Donation presentation from American Legion

City Council approved a resolution for a tax exemption within a Community Reinvestment Area for Cincinnati Test Systems. The Mayor reported that the West Road overpass project is on hold due to a $300,000 funding gap caused by inflation.

• Approved tax exemption application for Cincinnati Test Systems (Parcel No. 561-0024-0005-00) (All-yea)
• Approved Council Meeting minutes and Executive Session summary from February 7, 2023 (4-0-1)

Planning Commission

The Harrison Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting to consider zoning and use approvals in the DRD (Downtown Redevelopment District) for three businesses on Harrison Avenue. The agenda includes approval of the previous meeting's minutes and public comments from the applicants. No old business is listed.

• Zoning and use approval for Blackbird & Co. Hair Studio at 227 Harrison Ave.
• Zoning and use approval for The Local Neon at 228 Harrison Ave.
• Zoning and use approval for White's Realty at 514 Harrison Ave.

The Planning Commission approved zoning and use requests for three businesses located in the DRD. All three applications were approved as presented in the staff reports.

• Approved zoning and use for Blackbird and Co. Hair Studio at 227 Harrison Ave. (5-0)
• Approved zoning and use for The Local Neon at 228 Harrison Ave. (5-0)
• Approved zoning and use for White’s Realty at 514 Harrison Ave. (5-0)
• Approved January 10, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0)

City Council

Council approved Ordinance #2-23 to amend the amount appropriated to various city funds. The Mayor proclaimed February 16, 2023, as Cholangiocarcinoma Awareness Day.

• Approved Ordinance #2-23 amending appropriations to various funds (All-yea)
• Approved January 17, 2023 meeting minutes (All-yea)
• Proclaimed February 16, 2023 as Cholangiocarcinoma Awareness Day

Civil Service Commission

The Commission approved the minutes from the previous meeting and established a schedule for upcoming entry-level and promotional exams. It was noted that 16 of 19 registered candidates attended the Entry Level Firefighter/EMT exam.

• Approved Minutes of 12-Nov-22
• Scheduled Entry Level Service Worker exam for 13-May-23
• Scheduled Police Promotional Exam for Lieutenant for 17-Jun-23
• Scheduled Fire Promotional Exam for Lieutenant for 18-Nov-23
• Scheduled Entry Level Clerk/Receptionist exam for 18-Nov-23

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Harrison Board of Zoning Appeals will hold its regular meeting, including hearing tabled Case #1418 by Mike Perleberg regarding reduced home sizes. The meeting also includes an organizational meeting and approval of previous minutes.

• Tabled Case #1418: Mike Perleberg for reduced home sizes
• Approve minutes of December 27, 2022
• Organizational meeting

The Board appointed Mr. Montgomery as chairman and Mr. Ross as vice-chairman. Case #1418, a request to reduce minimum square footage for a residential building, was pulled from the table and dismissed. The board also approved the minutes from December 27, 2022.

• Approved minutes from December 27, 2022 (5-0)
• Pulled case #1418 from the table (5-0)
• Dismissed case #1418 (5-0)
• Appointed Mr. Montgomery as chairman (5-0)
• Appointed Mr. Ross as vice-chairman (5-0)

City Council

City Council approved an ordinance to amend the zoning code and map, including specific changes to conditional use lists and vegetable garden rules. Council also accepted the annexation of the Weisbrodt Property from Harrison Township.

• Approved annexation of Weisbrodt Property from Harrison Township (All-yea)
• Approved Ordinance #1-23 amending the Zoning Code and Map (6-1)
• Approved amendments to zoning changes regarding vegetable gardens, vape/smoke shops, and auto supply shops (All-yea)
• Approved January 3, 2023 meeting minutes (All-yea)

Planning Commission

The Harrison Planning Commission is holding its organizational meeting to elect a Chairperson and Co-Chairperson for 2023, followed by a regular meeting with no old or new business listed. The agenda is largely procedural, with only the election and approval of minutes from the previous meeting.

• Election of Chairperson and Co-Chairperson for 2023
• Approval of minutes from December 13, 2023

The commission held its 2023 organizational meeting to elect a Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson. The board also approved the minutes from the December 13, 2022 meeting. No other new or old business was conducted.

• Voted Andy Graf as Chairperson
• Voted Brian MacMurdo as Vice-Chairperson
• Approved December 13, 2022 meeting minutes (5-0)

City Council

The Harrison City Council is holding its first meeting of 2023, focused on organizational matters. Members will elect a vice mayor, approve committee assignments, and confirm board and commission appointments for the year. The agenda also includes a library update and approval of the prior meeting's minutes.

• Election of 2023 Vice Mayor
• Approval of 2023 Council Committee Assignments
• Approval of 2023 Board and Commission Appointments
• Harrison Branch Library Update

Council appointed a Vice Mayor and approved the 2023 committee assignments and boards and commissions. The meeting also included a report on new committees for recreation improvements, district liaison, and RITA review.

• Appointed Ryan Grubbs as Vice Mayor for 2023 (6-0-1)
• Approved 2023 Council Committee Assignments (All-yea)
• Approved 2023 Boards and Commissions (All-yea)
• Approved December 20, 2022 meeting minutes (All-yea)