Harrison public meetings in 2025

City Council

The Harrison City Council will vote on two ordinances. Ordinance No. 38-25 authorizes the execution of a development agreement for the retail D project, a TIF reimbursement agreement, ancillary development documents, and declares an emergency. Ordinance No. 39-25 revises the codified ordinances by adopting replacement pages and also declares an emergency. The meeting also includes approval of December 2, 2025 minutes, a presentation by the American Legion, and reports from the mayor, law director, and council members.

• Vote on Ordinance No. 38-25 for retail D project development agreement, TIF reimbursement, ancillary documents, emergency declaration
• Vote on Ordinance No. 39-25 to adopt replacement pages for codified ordinances, emergency declaration
• Approve council meeting minutes from December 2, 2025
• Presentation by the American Legion
• Reports from the mayor, law director, and council members

The council approved the minutes from the December 2, 2025 meeting. It also approved Ordinance No. 38-25, authorizing a retail development agreement and related TIF reimbursement. Ordinance No. 39-25, which updates codified ordinance pages, was approved as well. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved December 2, 2025 meeting minutes (All Yea)
• Approved Ordinance 38-25 for retail development agreement (All Yea)
• Approved Ordinance 39-25 to adopt replacement ordinance pages (All Yea)
• Adjourned meeting (All Yea)

City Council

The council will consider and vote on several ordinances, including a $750,000 transfer from the city wastewater fund (602) to the city water fund (601) for the 2026 budget. Additional items include transferring excess property at Kater Avenue and South Elm Street, approving the 2026 city appropriations, and authorizing a memorandum of understanding with the Fraternal Order of Police labor council. The council will also designate the clerk for public records training and decide whether to hold a hearing on a liquor license for The Roost Bar and Grill at 105 Sycamore Street.

• Ordinance 35-25: transfer $750,000 from wastewater fund (602) to water fund (601) in 2026 budget
• Ordinance 36-25: transfer excess property at Kater Avenue and South Elm Street to adjacent owner
• Ordinance 37-25: appropriations for city expenses for FY 2026 (Jan 1 – Dec 31, 2026)
• Memorandum of Understanding with Fraternal Order of Police, Ohio Labor Council, Inc.
• Decision on hearing for liquor license for The Roost Bar and Grill, 105 Sycamore Street

Council approved an ordinance transferring $750,000 from the city wastewater fund (602) to the city water fund (601) for the 2026 budget (Roll Call: All Yea). The council also approved ordinances to transfer excess property at Kater Avenue and South Elm Street, appropriate the 2026 city budget, and adopt a memorandum of understanding with the police union (votes recorded as All Yea or Alt Yea). Additionally, the council designated the clerk for public records training, declined a hearing on a liquor license for The Roost Bar and Grill, and approved the November 18, 2025 meeting minutes (6 Yea, 4 Abstain).

• Approved $750,000 transfer from wastewater fund to water fund (All Yea)
• Approved transfer of excess property at Kater Ave & South Elm St (Alt Yea)
• Approved 2026 city budget appropriations ordinance (All Yea)
• Approved memorandum of understanding with Fraternal Order of Police (All Yea)
• Designated Clerk Sharyl Myers to attend Public Records Training (All Yea)
• Decided not to hold a hearing for The Roost Bar & Grill liquor license (no vote recorded)
• Approved November 18, 2025 meeting minutes (6 Yea, 4 Abstain)

City Council

The council will vote on a resolution to approve agreement No. 42365 with T.E.C. Engineering, Inc. for preparation of the project development process for the intersection of Dry Fork Road and I-74 eastbound ramp improvements. The council will also vote on Ordinance No. 34-25, which amends the amounts appropriated to various city funds. The meeting includes routine items such as approval of minutes from November 5, 2025, and reports from the mayor, law director, and council members.

• Resolution No. 10-25: Approve agreement No. 42365 with T.E.C. Engineering, Inc. for Dry Fork Road & I-74 EB ramp project development
• Ordinance No. 34-25: Amend appropriations to various City of Harrison funds
• Approve council meeting minutes from November 5, 2025

The council approved a resolution authorizing an agreement with T.E.C. Engineering for the Dry Fork Road and I‑74 eastbound ramp project. It also approved a resolution letting the mayor apply for state transportation funding and an ordinance adjusting city fund appropriations. All motions were adopted unanimously, and the meeting minutes from November 5 were approved with one abstention.

• Excused Mr. Doug Abrams from the meeting – approved (All Yea)
• Approved November 5 meeting minutes – 5 yea, 1 abstain (Ryan Samuels)
• Approved agreement No. 42365 with T.E.C. Engineering for Dry Fork Rd/I‑74 ramp – approved (All Yea)
• Approved resolution authorizing mayor to apply for Ohio Public Works funding – approved (All Yea)
• Approved ordinance amending city fund appropriations (Ordinance No. 34-25) – approved (All Yea)
• Adjourned the meeting – approved (All Yea)

Planning Commission

The Harrison Planning Commission will open the regular meeting, approve the minutes from October 14, 2025, and hear a visitor from Abercrombie & Associates. The primary agenda item is a plat approval and replat for Section 1J Lot 28, Section 1K Lot 29, and Section 1 Lots 5, 30, and 31. No old business is listed.

• Approve minutes of October 14, 2025
• Visitor: Doug Piepmeier, Abercrombie & Associates
• Plat approval – replat Section 1J Lot 28
• Plat approval – replat Section 1K Lot 29
• Plat approval – replat Section 1 Lots 5, 30, and 31

City Council

The Harrison City Council will consider routine agenda items, including approval of the October 21, 2025 meeting minutes and a presentation by the American Legion. The council will also vote on Ordinance No. 33‑25 to purchase the property at the location of the city water tower.

• Approve minutes from the October 21, 2025 council meeting
• American Legion presentation
• Vote on Ordinance No. 33‑25 to purchase property at the city water tower location

The council excused Ryan Samuels from the meeting and approved the October 21, 2025 minutes. An ordinance (No. 33‑25) to purchase the property at the city water tower was approved. The council also approved an executive session for a proposed development project and adjourned the meeting.

• Excused Ryan Samuels from the meeting (All Yea)
• Approved October 21, 2025 council minutes (All Yea)
• Approved Ordinance No. 33‑25 to purchase property at the city water tower (All Yea)
• Approved executive session for proposed development project per ORC 121.22(8)(a) (Ail Yea)
• Adjourned the meeting (All Yea)

City Council

The Harrison City Council will consider several ordinances and a memorandum of understanding. Items include a zoning map amendment with a PUD‑BUS overlay, a transportation project agreement, a tax‑exempt public‑purpose declaration, a police labor agreement, and a special assessment for nuisance abatement. The council will also approve minutes from the October 7 meeting and receive reports from the mayor and other officials.

• Ordinance No. 29-25: amend zoning map to add a PUD‑BUS overlay for 10400 Harrison Ave.
• Ordinance No. 30-25: approve an LPA‑ODOT‑LET project agreement.
• Ordinance No. 31-25: declare parcel improvements a public purpose, exempt from property tax, create a tax‑increment fund, and declare an emergency.
• Memorandum of Understanding between the Fraternal Order of Police, Ohio Labor Council, Inc., and the City of Harrison.
• Ordinance No. 32-25: levy a special assessment on 411 Park for nuisance abatement and repair of unsafe conditions.

The council approved the minutes from the October 7, 2025 meeting (all yea). It also approved three ordinances: a zoning map amendment for 10400 Harrison Avenue (Ordinance No. 29-25), an LPA‑ODOT‑LET project agreement (Ordinance No. 30-25), and a public‑purpose tax exemption ordinance (Ordinance No. 31-25), each with unanimous yea votes. A Memorandum of Understanding with the Fratemal Order of Police and the Ohio Labor Council was not approved (6 nay, 1 abstain). The outcome of the special assessment ordinance for 411 Park was not recorded in the minutes.

• Approved meeting minutes from Oct 7 2025 (all yea)
• Approved zoning map amendment for 10400 Harrison Avenue (Ordinance 29‑25, all yea)
• Approved LPA‑ODOT‑LET project agreement (Ordinance 30‑25, all yea)
• Approved public‑purpose tax exemption ordinance (Ordinance 31‑25, all yea)
• Did not approve MOU with Fratemal Order of Police and Ohio Labor Council (6 nay, 1 abstain)
• Special assessment ordinance for 411 Park – outcome not recorded

City Council

The Harrison City Council will vote on a preliminary plan for a PUD-BUS overlay, a special assessment for nuisance abatement, and an amendment to a mineral extraction ordinance. The council will also authorize tax levies based on the Budget Commission's determinations.

• Vote on PUD-BUS overlay at 10400 Harrison Avenue
• Vote on special assessment at 9439 Tebbs Ct. for nuisance abatement
• Vote on Ordinance No. 28-25 to amend mineral extraction overlay
• Vote on Resolution No. 9-25 to authorize tax levies
• Approve council meeting minutes from September 16, 2025

The council approved the September 16 meeting minutes and a preliminary PUD‑BUS overlay plan for 10400 Harrison Avenue. It also approved a special assessment ordinance for 9439 Tebbs Court, corrected a clerical error in a mineral extraction overlay ordinance, and adopted a budget resolution authorizing tax levies. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved September 16, 2025 council minutes (all yea)
• Approved preliminary PUD‑BUS overlay plan for 10400 Harrison Avenue (all yea)
• Approved special assessment ordinance for 9439 Tebbs Ct (5 yea, 2 nay)
• Approved amendment correcting clerical error in Ordinance 9‑25 (all yea)
• Approved budget resolution authorizing tax levies (all yea)
• Adjourned meeting (all yea)

City Council

The Harrison City Council will vote on Ordinance No. 26-25, which amends the amounts appropriated to various city funds. The council will also vote to schedule a public hearing on October 7, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. to consider a Preliminary Development Plan for a PUD‑BUS overlay on a B‑zoned property at 10400 Harrison Ave. No presentations are scheduled for this meeting.

• Vote on Ordinance No. 26-25 to amend appropriations for city funds
• Set public hearing for Oct 7, 2025, 7 p.m. on Preliminary Development Plan for PUD‑BUS overlay at 10400 Harrison Ave.
• Approve minutes from the September 2, 2025 council meeting

The council approved Ordinance No. 26-25, which amends the amounts appropriated to various city funds. A public hearing was scheduled for October 7, 2025 to consider a Preliminary Development Plan for a PUD‑BUS overlay on a B‑zoned property at 10400 Harrison Ave. Additional actions included excusing a council member, approving the September 2 minutes, and adjourning the meeting.

• Excused council member Patty Van Cleve (All Yea)
• Approved September 2, 2025 meeting minutes (5 Yea; 1 Abstain)
• Approved Ordinance No. 26-25 amending fund appropriations (All Yea)
• Set public hearing for Oct 7, 2025 on PUD‑BUS overlay at 10400 Harrison Ave (All Yea)
• Motion to adjourn the meeting (All Yea)

City Council

The City Council will vote on a project agreement to widen the Dry Fork Road bridge over I-74. The body will also consider ordinances to levy special assessments for nuisance abatement at two specific properties.

• Project agreement for Dry Fork Road bridge widening over I-74, including turn lanes, sidewalks, and rebuilt traffic signals (Ordinance No. 25-25)
• Special assessment for nuisance abatement at 1008 Harrison Avenue (Ordinance No. 23-25)
• Special assessment for nuisance abatement at 10894 New Haven (Ordinance No. 24-25)

The council approved several ordinances, including special assessments for nuisance abatement on two properties and preliminary legislation to widen the Dry Fork Road bridge over I-74 with added lanes and sidewalks. Council members were also excused from the meeting, the August 19 minutes were approved, and the meeting was adjourned.

• Excused Ryan Samuels and Patty Van Cleve from the meeting (All Yea)
• Approved August 19, 2025 council minutes (4 Yea; 1 Abstain)
• Approved Ordinance No. 23-25 special assessment on 1008 Harrison Avenue (All Yea)
• Approved Ordinance No. 24-25 special assessment on 10894 New Haven Road (All Yea)
• Approved preliminary legislation (Ordinance No. 25-25) to widen Dry Fork Road bridge over I-74, add lanes and sidewalks, rebuild ramp signals (All Yea)
• Adjourned the meeting (All Yea)

City Council

The Harrison, OH City Council will vote on two ordinances: one to levy a special assessment for nuisance abatement at 411 Park, and another to create a mineral extraction overlay district for a quarry property near Dry Fork Road, West Road, Cornerbrook Road, and Madden Way. The meeting will also include routine reports from the Mayor, Law Director, and Council Members.

• Levy special assessment for nuisance abatement at 411 Park
• Create mineral extraction overlay district for M-1 quarry property between Dry Fork Road, West Road, Cornerbrook Road, and Madden Way

The council approved the minutes from the August 5, 2025 meeting. It also approved a special assessment on 411 Park for nuisance abatement, and created a mineral extraction overlay district on the M‑1 quarry property. Additional motions to excuse a council member, add an executive session, and adjourn the meeting were all approved.

• Approved August 5, 2025 meeting minutes (5 yea, 1 abstain)
• Excused council member Tanner Dole (all yea)
• Added executive session between agenda items B and Con (all yea)
• Approved special assessment ordinance for 411 Park (all yea)
• Approved mineral extraction overlay district ordinance for M‑1 quarry (5 yea, 1 nay)
• Adjourned the council meeting

City Council

The City Council will vote on Ordinance No. 21-25 to amend fund appropriations. The meeting also includes a conceptual plan presentation for a PUD-BUS overlay on a B zoned property.

• Vote on Ordinance No. 21-25 regarding fund appropriations
• Conceptual plan for a proposed PUD-BUS overlay on a B zoned property
• Swearing in of new firefighters
• Proclamation establishing Harrison as a Purple Heart City
• Proclamation establishing August 2025 as National Emergency Management Awareness Month

The council excused member Doug Abrams and approved the July 15, 2025 meeting minutes. It passed Ordinance No. 21-25 to amend appropriations for various city funds. The body also entered an executive session and then adjourned the meeting.

• Excused council member Doug Abrams (All yea)
• Approved July 15, 2025 minutes (5 yea, 1 abstain)
• Approved Ordinance 21-25 amending fund appropriations (All yea)
• Entered executive session (All yea)
• Adjourned the meeting (motion carried)

City Council

The Harrison City Council will meet to consider Ordinance No. 19-25. This ordinance proposes setting pay and benefits for part-time fire and EMS personnel, seasonal employees, and the fire medical director.

• Ordinance No. 19-25 regarding pay and benefits for part-time fire, EMS, and seasonal employees
• Salary adjustment for the department of fire medical director

The council approved the minutes from the July 1, 2025 meeting. It passed Ordinance No. 19-25 setting rates of pay and benefits for part‑time fire, emergency medical services personnel and adjusting the fire medical director's salary. It also approved Ordinance No. 20-25 establishing an LPA‑ODOT‑LET project agreement. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved July 1 minutes (All Yea)
• Approved Ordinance No. 19-25 – fire/EMS pay rates (All Yea)
• Approved Ordinance No. 20-25 – LPA‑ODOT‑LET project agreement (All Yea)
• Adjourned meeting (All Yea)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is meeting to discuss a conceptual plan for a Planned Unit Development (PUD) and address a similar use approval. The body will also set a public hearing date for the Pilot Road property.

• PUD Conceptual Plan Presentation for 10400 Harrison Ave.
• Setting a public hearing for August 12, 2025, regarding similar use approval for 136 Pilot Road
• Review of tabled similar use approval for 136 Pilot Road

The commission excused Mayor Grubbs and Mr. Wilson from the meeting. It approved the minutes from the June 10, 2025 meeting. A public hearing for the similar-use approval at 136 Pilot Road was scheduled for August 12, 2025 at 7:00 PM. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Excused Mayor Grubbs and Mr. Wilson from meeting – approved
• Approved June 10, 2025 meeting minutes – approved
• Set public hearing for 136 Pilot Road similar-use approval on Aug 12, 2025 – approved
• Adjourned meeting – approved

City Council

The City Council will vote on the annual tax budget for 2026 and an ordinance to amend appropriations for various city funds. The meeting also includes a presentation from the American Legion.

• Resolution No. 8-25: Adopting the 2026 annual tax budget
• Ordinance No. 17-25: Amending appropriations for various city funds
• Presentation by the American Legion

The council approved the 2026 city tax budget and adopted two ordinances—one amending fund appropriations and another setting compensation rates for directors and other non‑bargained positions. It also approved adding an executive session to the agenda, retiring to that session to discuss employee compensation, and adding an agenda item. The June 17, 2025 meeting minutes were approved with four votes in favor and three abstentions.

• Approved 2026 city tax budget (Resolution No. 8-25) – All Yea
• Adopted Ordinance No. 17-25 amending fund appropriations – All Yea
• Approved Ordinance No. 18-25 setting compensation rates for directors and non‑bargained positions – All Yea
• Added executive session to agenda – All Yea
• Retired to executive session to discuss public employee compensation – All Yea
• Added agenda item (motion by Egner, seconded Abrams) – All Yea
• Approved June 17, 2025 meeting minutes – 4 Yea, 3 Abstain
• Adjourned the meeting – All Yea

City Council

The Harrison City Council will vote on a contract for road improvements and a special assessment for property abatement. The meeting also includes the swearing-in of council member Tanner Dole.

• Ordinance No. 15-25: Approval of John R. Jurgensen Co. for Weathervane Lane, Mackie and Burk Lanes improvement project
• Ordinance No. 16-25: Special assessment on 77 Fawn Drive for nuisance abatement and unsafe condition repairs
• Swearing in of Tanner Dole as a council member

The council approved the minutes from the June 3, 2025 meeting. It approved Ordinance No. 15‑25 naming John R. Jurgensen Co. as the low‑bid contractor for the Weathervane Lane, Mackie and Burk Lanes improvement project. It approved Ordinance No. 16‑25 to levy a special assessment on 77 Fawn Drive for nuisance abatement and unsafe‑condition repairs. The council then adjourned the meeting.

• Approved June 3, 2025 meeting minutes (All Yea)
• Approved Ordinance No. 15-25 naming John R. Jurgensen Co. as low bid for lane improvements (All Yea)
• Approved Ordinance No. 16-25 levying special assessment on 77 Fawn Drive for nuisance abatement (All Yea)
• Adjourned meeting (motion passed)

Planning Commission

The Harrison Planning Commission will consider zoning and use permit approvals for three businesses and a record plat for a development. The meeting includes reviews for locations on N. State St., Harrison Ave., and Pilot Road.

• Zoning and Use Permit for Star India Indian Restaurant at 200-204 N. State St.
• Zoning and Use Permit for Chloe’s Closet and Robyn’s Rubies and Royals at 225-231 Harrison Ave.
• Similar Zoning Use Approval for Conex Talk at 136 Pilot Road
• Record Plat Approval for Trailhead – Section 2C

The commission approved a zoning and use permit for 200‑204 N. State St. for Star India Indian Restaurant. It also approved a zoning and use permit for 225‑231 Harrison Ave. for Chloe’s Closet and Robyn’s Rubies and Royals. The request for a similar zoning use at 136 Pilot Road (Conex Talk) was tabled pending clarification. The commission approved the record plat for Trailhead – Section 2C.

• Approved zoning and use permit for 200‑204 N. State St. (Star India Indian Restaurant)
• Approved zoning and use permit for 225‑231 Harrison Ave. (Chloe’s Closet and Robyn’s Rubies and Royals)
• Tabled zoning use request for 136 Pilot Road (Conex Talk)
• Approved record plat for Trailhead – Section 2C

City Council

The City Council will consider a resolution to apply for the Metro Transit Infrastructure Fund. Members will also vote on an ordinance to amend appropriations for various city funds.

• Resolution No. 7-25: Application for Metro Transit Infrastructure Fund program(s)
• Ordinance No. 14-25: Amending amounts appropriated to various city funds

The council excused councilman Tony Egner and approved the May 20 minutes. It adopted a resolution authorizing the mayor to apply for the Metro Transit Infrastructure Fund and to execute related contracts. An ordinance amending fund appropriations was also approved. The council retired to executive session, then adjourned the meeting.

• Excused Councilman Tony Egner (All Yea)
• Approved May 20, 2025 meeting minutes (All Yea)
• Approved Resolution No. 7-25 to apply for Metro Transit Infrastructure Fund (All Yea)
• Approved Ordinance No. 14-25 amending fund appropriations (All Yea)
• Retired to executive session (All Yea)
• Adjourned meeting (All Yea)

City Council

The Harrison City Council will meet to conduct a hearing regarding a change in stock ownership for a liquor permit. The session also includes presentations from the American Legion and the Harrison Chamber of Commerce.

• Hearing on stock ownership change for liquor permit held by Hawkstone Associates Inc. (Dry Fork BP, New Haven BP, Harrison Sunoco, and Sunset Avenue Sunoco)

The council approved the minutes from the May 7, 2025 meeting. It adopted a resolution approving the final 9‑1‑1 plan. It passed two ordinances levying special assessments for nuisance abatement at 305 N Hill Street and 411 Park Avenue. The council also decided not to hold a hearing on a liquor‑permit stock‑ownership request.

• Approved May 7, 2025 meeting minutes (All Yea)
• Approved Resolution No. 6-25 for the final 9‑1‑1 plan (All Yea)
• Approved Ordinance No. 12-25 to levy a special assessment on 305 N Hill Street (All Yea)
• Approved Ordinance No. 13-25 to levy a special assessment on 411 Park Avenue (All Yea)
• Decided not to hold a hearing on the liquor‑permit stock ownership change request (All Yea)
• Approved motion to retire to executive session (All Yea)
• Approved motion to adjourn the meeting (All Yea)

Planning Commission

The Harrison Planning Commission will meet to consider zoning and use permit approvals for two local businesses. The commission will also approve the minutes from the April 8, 2025 meeting.

• Zoning and Use Permit Approval for Lilac Moose at 133 Harrison Ave.
• Zoning and Use Permit Approval for Huffman Construction and Design at 101 E. Broadway

The commission approved the minutes from the April 8, 2025 meeting. It also approved a zoning and use permit for 133 Harrison Ave. (The Lilac Moose) with staff‑recommended conditions. A second zoning and use permit for 101 E. Broadway (Huffman Construction and Design) was approved with staff‑recommended conditions.

• Approved minutes of the April 8, 2025 meeting
• Approved zoning and use permit for 133 Harrison Ave. (The Lilac Moose)
• Approved zoning and use permit for 101 E. Broadway (Huffman Construction and Design)

City Council

The Harrison City Council will hold a business session with six votes. They will decide on a mineral extraction overlay district for an M-1 quarry property, restructuring utility costs, establishing a depository for adult-use cannabis funds, and approving two road reconstruction contracts with John R. Jurgensen Co. (Dair Avenue and Circle Drive/Evans Court). They will also amend appropriations and hear reports.

• Vote on Resolution 5-25: establish depository for adult-use cannabis funds
• Vote on Ordinance 8-25: restructure utility costs for July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2030
• Vote on Ordinance 9-25: zone change to create mineral extraction overlay district on quarry property between Dry Fork Road, West Road, Cornerbrook Road and Madden Way
• Vote on Ordinance 10-25: approve John R. Jurgensen Co. as low bid for Dair Avenue reconstruction
• Vote on Ordinance 11-25: approve John R. Jurgensen Co. as low bid for Circle Drive and Evans Court road improvements

The council adopted a resolution to set up a state‑mandated cannabis fund depository and amended city fund appropriations. It approved a five‑year utility cost restructuring, and authorized John R. Jurgensen Co. as the low bidder for both the Dair Avenue reconstruction and the Circle Drive/Evans Court road improvement projects. A proposal to create a mineral extraction overlay district was rejected by a 4‑3 vote. All other motions passed unanimously.

• Approved resolution establishing cannabis fund depository (all yea)
• Approved ordinance amending appropriations to city funds (all yea)
• Approved utility cost restructuring ordinance for 2025‑2030 (6 yea, 1 nay)
• Approved John R. Jurgensen Co. as low bid for Dair Avenue reconstruction (all yea)
• Approved John R. Jurgensen Co. as low bid for Circle Drive and Evans Court road improvement (all yea)
• Rejected mineral extraction overlay district zone change (3 yea, 4 nay)
• Approved meeting minutes from April 15, 2025 (all yea)
• Added agenda item (all yea)

City Council

The council approved a resolution authorizing the purchase of real estate at 9381 Dry Fork Road and set a public hearing for May 7, 2025, to discuss an overlay on the M-1 quarry property. Presentations included a $5,000 check from FCN Bank to the recreation committee and multiple donations from the American Legion. Council members reported on street closures, park improvements, and the comprehensive plan kick-off.

• Resolution authorizing purchase of real estate at 9381 Dry Fork Road
• Public hearing set for May 7, 2025, on M-1 overlay zoning for quarry property between Dry Fork Road, West Road, Comerbrook Road, and Madden Way
• FCN Bank donated $5,000 to Harrison Recreation Committee
• American Legion donated $1,000 scholarships to 10 seniors, plus funds to softball, historical society, fire and police departments, and Pathways to Home
• Proclamation declaring April 30 'National Therapy Animal Day'

The council voted unanimously to approve the minutes from the April 1, 2025 meeting. A motion to adjourn the April 15 session was also passed unanimously. No other decisions with recorded outcomes were noted.

• Approved April 1, 2025 council minutes (unanimous vote)
• Adjourned the April 15, 2025 meeting (unanimous vote)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a temporary use permit for church services. The body will also review a replat and a zoning amendment recommendation for a quarry property.

• Conditional Use Permit for church services at 9840 West Road
• Replat approval for Trailhead, Section 1B Lot 35
• Recommendation to City Council for M-1 Overlay Zoning Amendment at Quarry Property - Madden Way

City Council

The City Council will vote on an ordinance to amend fund appropriations and a resolution supporting the Ohio Commission for the United States Semiquincentennial. The meeting also includes the approval of minutes from March 18, 2025.

• Resolution No. 3-25: Support for the Ohio Commission for the United States Semiquincentennial (America250-OH)
• Ordinance No. 6-25: Amending the amount appropriated to various city funds

The council unanimously approved the March 18, 2025 meeting minutes. It also adopted a resolution supporting the America250-OH semiquincentennial and amended fund appropriations through Ordinance 6-25. An executive session on economic development was held, and the meeting was adjourned.

• Approved March 18, 2025 meeting minutes (All Yea)
• Approved Resolution No. 3-25 supporting America250-OH (All Yea)
• Approved Ordinance No. 6-25 amending fund appropriations (All Yea)
• Approved executive session on economic development (All Yea)
• Adjourned meeting (All Yea)

City Council

The City Council will meet to approve minutes from the March 4, 2025 meeting and hear presentations. The agenda consists primarily of procedural items and reports.

• Presentation by FCN Bank
• Presentation by American Legion

The Harrison City Council met in regular session on March 18, 2025, and approved the minutes from the March 4 meeting. No formal business items were on the agenda, but council members gave reports on committee activities, including the Police Committee's completed fencing project and the Planning Commission's approval of a business relocation and a two-building construction. The council also entered executive session to discuss legal and property matters, then adjourned.

• Approved council meeting minutes from March 4, 2025 (all yea)
• Entered executive session under ORC 121.22 G(2) and G(3) (all yea)
• Adjourned regular meeting (all yea)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider zoning and use approval for McGoron Insurance and a conceptual development plan for the Venture Business Center. The body will also set a public hearing date for a zone change regarding a quarry property.

• Zoning and Use Approval for McGoron Insurance at 614 Harrison Ave.
• Conceptual Plan Development Permit for Venture Business Center on West Road
• Setting a public hearing for a zone change at the Quarry Property on Madden Way

The Harrison Planning Commission approved a zoning and use request for McGoron Insurance at 614 Harrison Ave., with conditions from the staff report. A conceptual plan for the Venture Business Center on West Road was discussed but not voted on. A public hearing was set for April 3, 2025, to consider a zone change on the Madden Way/West Road property.

• Approved zoning and use approval for McGoron Insurance at 614 Harrison Ave. (4-0, with conditions)
• Set public hearing for April 3, 2025, at 5:30pm for zone change on Madden Way/West Road property (4-0)

City Council

City Council will vote on an ordinance amending appropriated amounts for various city funds (Ordinance No. 5-25) and consider accepting the bid from John R. Jurgensen Co. for the Dair Avenue project. The meeting also includes a presentation from the American Legion and approval of previous meeting minutes.

• Vote on Ordinance No. 5-25 amending appropriations to various city funds
• Consideration of bid acceptance from John R. Jurgensen Co. for the Dair Avenue project
• Presentation by the American Legion
• Approval of council meeting minutes from February 18, 2025

Council approved an ordinance amending fund appropriations (Ordinance No. 5-25) and accepted the John R. Jurgensen Co. bid for the Dairy Avenue project, which Council member Doug Abrams noted is a $1.5 million investment. No other substantive decisions were made; remaining items were reports and announcements.

• Approved Ordinance No. 5-25 amending city fund appropriations (all yea)
• Accepted John R. Jurgensen Co. bid for Dairy Avenue project (all yea)
• Approved minutes from February 18, 2025 (all yea)

City Council

The council will vote on an ordinance to amend the amount appropriated to various city funds for the year ending 2024. They will also vote on a resolution supporting the preservation of the federal tax exemption for municipal bonds. Additionally, a representative from the Greater Harrison Chamber of Commerce will give a presentation.

• Ordinance amending appropriations to various city funds for 2024
• Resolution No. 2-25 supporting preservation of federal tax exemption for municipal bonds
• Presentation by Julie Inderhees from Greater Harrison Chamber of Commerce

The council approved Ordinance No. 4-25 amending 2024 fund appropriations and Resolution No. 2-25 supporting preservation of the federal tax exemption for municipal bonds, both unanimously. Minutes from February 4, 2025 were approved with one abstention. No other substantive decisions were made; remaining items were informational reports and updates.

• Approved Ordinance No. 4-25 amending 2024 appropriations (all yea)
• Approved Resolution No. 2-25 supporting municipal bond tax exemption (all yea)
• Approved February 4, 2025 council minutes (6 yea, 1 abstain)

Planning Commission

The Harrison Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting to consider a subdivision plat approval for a lot split at Trailhead Section 1E, Lot 34. The board will also approve minutes from the January 14, 2024 meeting and hear a visitor presentation from Doug Piepmeier of Abercrombie & Assoc.

• Subdivision Plat Approval – Lot Split for Trailhead Section 1E, Lot 34
• Visitor presentation by Doug Piepmeier (Abercrombie & Assoc.)
• Approval of minutes from January 14, 2024

The Harrison Planning Commission met on February 11, 2025, and approved the minutes from the January 14, 2025 meeting by unanimous vote. No substantive decisions were made; the only item on the agenda was a subdivision re-plat for Trailhead Section 1, Lot 34, which was discussed but not voted on. The meeting adjourned after about five minutes.

• Approved minutes of January 14, 2025 meeting (5-0)

City Council

The Harrison City Council will vote on a resolution adopting the National Incident Management System (NIMS) and an ordinance amending appropriations to various city funds. They will also approve prior meeting minutes, swear in a new firefighter, and hear presentations and reports.

• Vote on Resolution No. 1-25 adopting NIMS
• Vote on Ordinance No. 3-25 amending appropriations to various funds
• Approval of minutes from January 21, 2025
• Swearing in of firefighter Shane McNally
• Presentation by American Legion

Council approved the hiring of Andy Seiter as Public Works Director by a 5-1 vote, with Ray Acra dissenting. They also approved resolutions adopting the National Incident Management System and amending city fund appropriations, and nominated Ryan Samuels as vice-mayor. An executive session was held for personnel matters.

• Approved hiring Andy Seiter as Public Works Director (5-1)
• Approved Resolution 1-25 adopting NIMS (all yea)
• Approved Ordinance 3-25 amending fund appropriations (all yea)
• Nominated Ryan Samuels as vice-mayor (5 yea, 1 abstain)
• Approved executive session for personnel matters (all yea)

City Council

The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate and routine reports. The council will review minutes from the January 7, 2025 meeting and hear a presentation from the UC Health Stroke Team.

• Presentation by UC Health Stroke Team

The meeting was largely informational, with no formal votes on policy or contracts. Council heard presentations from UC Health's Mobile Stroke Team and the Recreation Improvement Committee on new community center restrooms. Reports covered the mayor's update on the Public Works Director hire, committee updates on fire, police, food trucks, and golf carts, and various recognitions. No substantive decisions were made.

• Approved minutes from January 7, 2025 (all yea)
• Excused Jerry Wilson from meeting (motion carried)

Planning Commission

The Harrison Planning Commission will hold an organizational meeting followed by a regular meeting. The agenda includes only procedural items: call to order, roll call, pledge, and approval of minutes from December 10, 2024. No new or old business is scheduled.

• Approve minutes of December 10, 2024
• No new business
• No old business

The Harrison Planning Commission held an organizational meeting and elected Tammy Knock as Chairperson and Andy Graf as Vice-Chairperson. The commission also approved the minutes from the December 10, 2024 meeting. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Elected Tammy Knock as Chairperson
• Elected Andy Graf as Vice-Chairperson
• Approved minutes of December 10, 2024 meeting

City Council

The Harrison City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on Ordinance No. 1-25, which would rezone Thomas Lane from M-1 (light industrial) to R-3 (residential) and State Street from DRD (downtown redevelopment district) to M-1. Other business includes approving prior meeting minutes, a presentation by the American Legion, and reports from the mayor, law director, and council members.

• Vote on Ordinance No. 1-25 to rezone Thomas Lane from M-1 to R-3 and State Street from DRD to M-1
• Presentation by the American Legion
• Approval of council meeting minutes from December 17, 2024

The council approved an ordinance changing zoning on Thomas Lane from M-1 to R-3 and on State Street from DRD to M-1. It also approved the 2025 Boards and Commissions list and amended benefits for full-time, non-bargaining employees. The mayor swore in Greg Elsbernd as Civil Service Commission secretary.

• Approved zoning change on Thomas Lane from M-1 to R-3 and State Street from DRD to M-1 (Ordinance 1-25, all yea)
• Approved 2025 Boards and Commissions list (all yea)
• Approved ordinance amending benefits for full-time, non-bargaining employees (all yea)
• Approved minutes from December 17, 2024 (all yea)

Civil Service Commission

The Civil Service Commission is meeting to review the results of a Fire Inspector Exam held on the day of the meeting. The body will also discuss the scheduling of various tests for 2025.

• Approval of November 23, 2024 minutes
• Fire Inspector Exam results
• Scheduling of 2025 tests