Monroe County public meetings in 2021

City Council

The Monroe City Council is holding its regular meeting on December 14, 2021, with several second readings and new business items. Key decisions include approving the 2022 permanent appropriations ordinance, authorizing a Health Savings Account for 2022, contracting for the Todhunter Road Box Culvert Replacements Project, and spending $33,995.30 for police records management software maintenance. The council will also consider accepting donations, approving blanket purchase orders, appointing board members, cancelling the December 28 meeting, and a liquor permit request.

• Resolution 56-2021: Authorize City Manager to implement Health Savings Account for 2022 (second reading)
• Resolution 57-2021: Authorize agreement with Jones Warner Consultants, Inc. for Todhunter Road Box Culvert Replacements Project (second reading)
• Ordinance 2021-55: Amend Ordinance 2021-44 to authorize 3.5% cost of living increase for non-union employees (second reading)
• Ordinance 2021-56: Permanent appropriations ordinance for fiscal year ending December 31, 2022
• Motion to authorize $33,995.30 to Civica North America, Inc. for police records management system maintenance for 2022

City Council

The Monroe City Council is holding its regular meeting on November 23, 2021. The agenda includes several resolutions and ordinances, including emergency measures for a legal fee, a health savings account, a culvert replacement contract, personnel policy changes, and a cost-of-living adjustment for non-union employees. The council will also consider change orders and expenditures for ADA improvements and firefighting equipment.

• Emergency Resolution No. 55-2021: $9,712.00 to Ice Miller LLP
• Resolution No. 57-2021: Agreement with Jones Warner Consultants for Todhunter Road Box Culvert Replacements
• Emergency Ordinance No. 2021-54: Personnel policy changes (vacation buy back, leave accrual, holiday swapping)
• Ordinance No. 2021-55: 3.5% cost of living increase for non-union employees
• Motion: $8,295.50 change order to RA Miller Construction for 2021 ADA Program; $20,800.00 to Atlantic Emergency Solutions for firefighting hose

Council adopted Emergency Resolution No. 55-2021 approving a $9,712 payment to Ice Miller LLP for right-of-way permit review and fiber optics. They also adopted Emergency Ordinance No. 2021-54 amending the Personnel Policy Manual to include vacation buy back, increased accrued leave, carry over of vacation/personal hours, and holiday swapping. First readings were approved for resolutions on a 2022 Health Savings Account, a Todhunter Road culvert replacement contract, and a 3.5% cost-of-living adjustment for non-union employees. Council authorized a $8,295.50 change order for the 2021 ADA Program and a $20,800 expenditure for firefighting hose.

• Adopted Emergency Resolution No. 55-2021: $9,712 to Ice Miller LLP for right-of-way permit review and fiber optics
• Adopted Emergency Ordinance No. 2021-54: amended Personnel Policy Manual for vacation buy back, leave carryover, and holiday swapping
• Approved first reading of Resolution No. 56-2021: Health Savings Account for 2022
• Approved first reading of Resolution No. 57-2021: agreement with Jones Warner Consultants for Todhunter Road Box Culvert Replacements
• Approved first reading of Ordinance No. 2021-55: 3.5% cost-of-living for non-union employees
• Authorized change order of $8,295.50 to RA Miller Construction for 2021 ADA Program
• Authorized $20,800 expenditure to Atlantic Emergency Solutions for firefighting hose
• Approved minutes of November 9, 2021; excused Council members Callahan and Hickman

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Monroe County Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public meeting to consider two variance applications from Thortons LLC. The first request (Case No. 2021-2) concerns a proposed fuel canopy, and the second (Case No. 2021-3) concerns a proposed pole sign. The board will also approve minutes from the November 1, 2021 meeting.

• Case No. 2021-2: Variance for Thortons LLC fuel canopy
• Case No. 2021-3: Variance for Thortons LLC pole sign
• Approval of minutes from November 1, 2021

Park and Recreation Board

The Monroe County Park and Recreation Board will hold a regular meeting with routine items like approving minutes and receiving administrative updates. The main new business is a presentation on Monroe Bicentennial Commons Phase 2, plus discussions on the grand opening and the 2022 Movies in the Park series.

• Brandstetter Carroll presentation on Monroe Bicentennial Commons Phase 2
• Discussion of Monroe Bicentennial Commons Grand Opening
• Discussion of 2022 Movies in the Park
• Updates on Dog Park, Monroe Crossings Park, Monroe Community Park, and Monroe Bicentennial Commons

City Council

The Monroe City Council is meeting to consider several resolutions and expenditures, including an emergency ordinance to purchase property from Performance Food Group for the Lawton Avenue widening project and an emergency resolution to support a Community Development Block Grant application for an ADA program. The council will also vote on multiple spending items, such as remodeling two properties on Holman Avenue, purchasing a trailer and water meters, and accepting the July 2021 Finance Reports.

• Emergency Resolution No. 54-2021: Endorsing CDBG application for ADA Program
• Emergency Ordinance No. 2021-53: Authorizing purchase of real property from Performance Food Group for Lawton Avenue widening
• Motion to authorize $33,055.00 to Universal Contracting for remodeling 980 Holman Avenue
• Motion to authorize $23,050.00 to Universal Contracting for remodeling 1000 Holman Avenue
• Motion to authorize $100,000.00 to Badger Water Meters for residential water meters

Council adopted emergency resolutions for a CDBG ADA grant application and the purchase of real property from Performance Food Group for the Lawton Avenue widening. It also authorized expenditures for remodeling at 980 and 1000 Holman Avenue, a trailer for Public Works, and residential water meters. Council accepted the July 2021 Finance Reports and discussed a pedestrian bridge and benefits policy changes, with consensus to proceed on engineering services and a 3.5% cost of living increase for non-union employees.

• Adopted Resolution No. 54-2021 endorsing CDBG ADA grant application (6-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2021-53 authorizing purchase of real property from Performance Food Group for Lawton Avenue widening (6-0)
• Authorized $33,055.00 expenditure to Universal Contracting for remodeling at 980 Holman Avenue
• Authorized $23,050.00 expenditure to Universal Contracting for remodeling at 1000 Holman Avenue
• Authorized $19,071.90 expenditure to Southeastern Equipment Company for a trailer
• Authorized $100,000.00 expenditure to Badger Water Meters for residential water meters
• Accepted July 2021 Finance Reports as submitted
• Consensus to proceed with engineering services for pedestrian bridge (~$8,994) and 3.5% cost of living increase for non-union employees

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Monroe County Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a regular meeting to consider a variance application (Case No. 2021-1) for a detached garage that exceeds the maximum permitted square footage. The board will also elect officers and approve prior meeting minutes. The agenda contains one substantive item and otherwise is procedural.

• Variance application Case No. 2021-1 for a detached garage exceeding maximum square footage
• Election of officer positions
• Approval of minutes from January 27, 2021 and October 26, 2020

Planning Commission

The Monroe County Planning Commission is holding a work session to consider a tabled site plan application for Thornton's and to discuss the proposed Hyde Park at the Crossings residential development. No final decisions are expected at this work session.

• Case No. 2021-1-1: Site plan application for Thornton's, tabled since April 20, 2021
• Work session on Hyde Park at the Crossings, a proposed residential development at Roden Park Drive and Crossing Boulevard

The Planning Commission held a work session to discuss the site plan for the Hyde Park at the Crossings residential development. No formal vote or decision was taken; the meeting was adjourned after discussion. Concerns were raised about density, vinyl siding, sidewalks, and street design.

• No formal decisions made; meeting was a work session

City Council

The Monroe City Council is holding a regular meeting with several second-reading items up for adoption, including the Advance Monroe 2040 Comprehensive Plan, utility easements, and a water rate increase based on a recent study. New business includes an emergency ordinance for a Community Reinvestment Area agreement with Prologis and Fred Meyer, plus expenditures for a concrete buggy and road project contingency funds. The council will also enter executive session to prepare for public employee bargaining.

• Resolution 51-2021: Adopt Advance Monroe 2040 Comprehensive Plan (second reading)
• Ordinance 2021-51: Accept utility easements from Restaurant Management, Inc. and Rhonda G. Posey (second reading)
• Ordinance 2021-52: Adopt Water Rate Study and amend water rates (second reading)
• Emergency Ordinance 2021-53: Authorize CRA agreement with Prologis and Fred Meyer Stores
• Expenditures: $19,257 for Toro concrete buggy; $104,402.07 contingency for State Route 63/Lawton Avenue project

Council adopted the Advance Monroe 2040 Comprehensive Plan (4-1), the water rate study with amended fire protection fees (4-1), and an emergency ordinance amending a Community Reinvestment Area agreement with Prologis/Fred Meyer (5-0). Also approved expenditures for a concrete buggy and contingency funds for a road project, and directed the City Manager to purchase property for the Lawton Avenue project.

• Adopted Resolution 51-2021, Advance Monroe 2040 Comprehensive Plan (4-1)
• Adopted Ordinance 2021-51, accepting utility easements (4-1)
• Adopted Ordinance 2021-52, water rate study with amended fire protection fees (4-1)
• Adopted Emergency Ordinance 2021-53, amended CRA agreement with Prologis/Fred Meyer (5-0)
• Authorized $19,257 for a Toro concrete buggy for Public Works
• Authorized $104,402.07 contingency funds for SR 63/Lawton Avenue project
• Directed City Manager to purchase property from Presto Foods for $17,500 for Lawton Avenue project

Park and Recreation Board

The Park and Recreation Board is meeting to consider a request from the Cincinnati Ultimate Players Association to use Monroe Community Park on November 13-14, 2021. The board will also receive updates on the Dog Park, Monroe Crossings Park, Monroe Community Park, and Monroe Bicentennial Commons.

• Request from Cincinnati Ultimate Players Association for Monroe Community Park on Nov 13-14, 2021
• Update on Dog Park
• Update on Monroe Crossings Park
• Update on Monroe Community Park
• Update on Monroe Bicentennial Commons

City Council

The Monroe City Council will consider adopting the Advance Monroe 2040 Comprehensive Plan, approve several emergency ordinances for the Great Miami River Trail, and vote on a water rate increase based on a September 2021 study. The agenda also includes a second reading of a final plat for the Trails of Todhunter subdivision and a motion to spend $25,391.50 on a watermain extension. An executive session is scheduled to discuss property purchase and economic development.

• Resolution No. 51-2021 adopting the Advance Monroe 2040 Comprehensive Plan
• Emergency ordinances (2021-47 through 2021-50) for Great Miami River Trail easements and land use permit
• Ordinance No. 2021-52 adopting water rate study and amending water rates
• Motion to authorize $25,391.50 to SiteWorx for Todhunter Watermain Extension to State Route 63
• Ordinance No. 2021-46 final plat for Trails of Todhunter Conservation Subdivision (second reading)

Council approved the first reading of Resolution No. 51-2021 adopting the Advance Monroe 2040 Comprehensive Plan, with one nay. They also adopted several emergency ordinances and resolutions related to the Great Miami River Trail, a no-truck route on Todhunter Road, and right-of-way for Lawton Avenue widening. A motion to table the Comprehensive Plan failed.

• Adopted first reading of Advance Monroe 2040 Comprehensive Plan (5-1)
• Adopted final plat for Trails of Todhunter Section 2, Block B (6-0)
• Adopted emergency ordinances for Great Miami River Trail easements (5-1 each)
• Adopted emergency resolution designating Todhunter Road as no truck route (6-0)
• Adopted emergency resolution for Lawton Avenue right-of-way appropriation (6-0)
• Authorized $25,391.50 expenditure to SiteWorx for Todhunter Watermain Extension (voice vote)
• Approved first reading of water rate study ordinance (4-2)
• Approved first reading of utility easement ordinance (6-0)

City Council

Monroe City Council's regular meeting includes second readings on a resolution accepting tax levy amounts and an ordinance amending retiree, minor, and withholding rules. New business includes an emergency resolution amending a prior emergency resolution, approval of a final plat for the Trails of Todhunter Conservation Subdivision, and a motion to appoint a council member to the Monroe Area Community Improvement Corporation. The council will also hold an executive session on property purchase and economic development matters.

• Resolution No. 48-2021: accepting tax levy amounts and certifying to County Auditor (second reading)
• Ordinance No. 2021-45: amending Chapter 887 on retirees, minors, and withholding tiers (second reading)
• Emergency Resolution No. 50-2021: amending Emergency Resolution No. 53-2019
• Ordinance No. 2021-46: final plat approval for Trails of Todhunter Conservation Subdivision, Section 2, Block B
• Motion to appoint council member to Monroe Area Community Improvement Corporation

Council adopted Emergency Resolution No. 50-2021, which amends a prior resolution to allow non-contiguous political subdivisions to join the I-75 Energy Special Improvement District (ESID). The vote was 5-1, with Councilman Callahan dissenting. Council also adopted Resolution No. 48-2021 (tax levies) and Ordinance No. 2021-45 (tax withholding tiers) by unanimous votes, and approved the first reading of Ordinance No. 2021-46 for the Trails of Todhunter subdivision final plat.

• Adopted Emergency Resolution No. 50-2021 to allow non-contiguous areas to join ESID (5-1)
• Adopted Resolution No. 48-2021 accepting tax levies and certifying to County Auditor (6-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2021-45 amending tax withholding tiers (6-0)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance No. 2021-46 for Trails of Todhunter final plat (6-0)
• Appointed Mrs. McElfresh to Monroe Area Community Improvement Corporation (voice vote)

Planning Commission

The Commission will consider a recommendation to City Council regarding draft updates to the City Comprehensive Plan. The meeting also includes consideration of site plan applications for Thornton’s and Barefoot Landscaping.

• Recommendation to City Council: City Comprehensive Plan update
• Site Plan Application: Thornton’s
• Site Plan Application: Barefoot Landscaping

City Council

The Monroe City Council is meeting to consider several ordinances and resolutions, including second readings for ordinances related to the Great Miami River Trail and a dog park, as well as new business items such as tax levies, appropriations, and emergency compensation adjustments. The council will also vote on expenditures for police facility landscaping, security cameras, and new equipment for the Department of Public Works.

• Ordinance 2021-34: Designate dog park at 401 Old Street as Monrover Park (second reading)
• Ordinances 2021-35, 36, 37, 38: Easements and property purchases for Great Miami River Trail (second readings)
• Resolution 48-2021: Accepting tax levies and certifying to County Auditor
• Ordinance 2021-43: Amending permanent appropriations for FY 2021
• Expenditures: $23,822.28 landscaping, $22,226.00 security cameras, $77,840.16 excavator, $154,676.03 skid loaders

Council adopted ordinances designating Monrover Park, granting easements and purchasing property for the Great Miami River Trail, and adjusting the Law Director's compensation. It also approved the first reading of a tax budget resolution and an income tax ordinance amendment, and authorized expenditures for police facility landscaping, security cameras, and new equipment for Public Works. An emergency resolution reduced the speed limit on Lebanon Street from 35 to 25 mph, with one nay vote.

• Adopted Ordinance 2021-34 designating dog park as Monrover Park (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinances 2021-35 through 2021-38 for Great Miami River Trail easements and property purchases (6-1 each, Callahan nay)
• Approved first reading of Resolution 48-2021 for tax levies (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2021-43 amending appropriations (7-0)
• Adopted Emergency Ordinance 2021-44 adjusting Law Director compensation (7-0)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 2021-45 on income tax filing changes (7-0)
• Authorized $23,822.28 for police facility landscaping and $22,226.00 for security cameras
• Adopted Emergency Resolution 49-2021 reducing Lebanon Street speed limit to 25 mph (6-1, Funk nay)

Park and Recreation Board

The Park and Recreation Board will consider a request from the Nati Disc Golf Association for Monroe Community Park and discuss adding two movies to the Movies In The Park Series. They will also receive updates on the Dog Park, Monroe Crossings Park, Monroe Community Park, and Monroe Bicentennial Commons.

• Nati Disc Golf Association request for Monroe Community Park
• Discussion on adding two movies to Movies In The Park Series
• Update on Dog Park
• Update on Monroe Crossings Park
• Update on Monroe Community Park

City Council

The Monroe City Council is meeting to consider several ordinances and resolutions, including a second reading of a rezoning for 35 acres at 860 Holman Avenue from agricultural to light industrial, and authorizations for engineering and lease agreements. New business includes emergency ordinances for subdivision plats and special assessments, as well as purchases for the Great Miami River Trail. The council will also vote on expenditures for office furniture and park security cameras, and hold an executive session on personnel and economic development.

• Ordinance 2021-29: Rezone 35 acres at 860 Holman Ave from A-1 to L-1 (second reading)
• Resolution 46-2021: Authorize engineering agreement with Brandstetter Carroll Inc. for Great Miami River Trail design
• Resolution 47-2021: Authorize lease amendment with Monroe Lending Library at 6 East Ave
• Emergency ordinances for final plats of Monroe Crossings and Trails of Todhunter subdivisions
• Expenditures: $70,528.79 to Staples for office furnishings; $32,274.37 to Digital Visions for park security cameras

Council voted 2-4 against rezoning 35 acres at 860 Holman Avenue from agricultural to light industrial, despite Planning Commission support. It approved several emergency ordinances for subdivision plats, special assessments, and charter amendment ballot items, though two charter amendment ordinances failed. Council also authorized spending on office furniture and park security cameras.

• Rejected rezoning of 860 Holman Avenue to light industrial (2-4)
• Approved engineering agreement with Brandstetter Carroll for Great Miami River Trail (5-1)
• Approved lease extension with Monroe Lending Library (6-0)
• Approved final plat for Monroe Crossings Section 5, Block A (6-0)
• Approved final plat for Trails of Todhunter Section 2, Block A (6-0)
• Approved special assessments for Senate Drive and Park North (6-0 each)
• Failed to adopt charter amendment ordinance (gender neutral, etc.) (4-2)
• Failed to adopt charter amendment on term limits (3-3)

Planning Commission

The Monroe County Planning Commission is meeting to consider a recommendation to City Council on the draft update to the City Comprehensive Plan, along with a site plan application and a final plat. The meeting includes a public hearing on the comprehensive plan update and decisions on two development cases.

• Public hearing on Case No. 2021-8-15: recommendation to City Council on draft City Comprehensive Plan update
• Case No. 2021-1-1: Site Plan Application for Thornton's, tabled since 4/20/21
• Case No. 2021-8-14: Final Plat for Trails of Todhunter Section 2 Block B
• Approval of minutes from July 20, 2021

The Planning Commission voted to give a favorable recommendation to City Council for the final plat of Trails of Todhunter Section 2 Block B, which includes 71 single-family residential lots and 1 open space lot, subject to conditions. The commission also continued the public hearing on the Comprehensive Plan update to September 21, 2021, and approved the July 20, 2021 meeting minutes.

• Recommended approval of Trails of Todhunter Section 2 Block B final plat with conditions (voice vote)
• Continued Comprehensive Plan public hearing to September 21, 2021 (voice vote)
• Approved July 20, 2021 meeting minutes (voice vote)

City Council

The City Council will consider a rezoning ordinance for property at 860 Holman Avenue. Other items include accepting the One Ohio Subdivision Settlement and authorizing engineering services for the Great Miami River Trail.

• Ordinance No. 2021-29: Rezoning 35 acres at 860 Holman Avenue from A-1 to L-1
• Emergency Resolution No. 45-2021: Acceptance of One Ohio Subdivision Settlement terms
• Resolution No. 46-2021: Engineering agreement with Brandstetter Carroll Inc. for Great Miami River Trail
• Resolution No. 47-2021: Extended lease agreement with Monroe Lending Library at 6 East Avenue
• Motion to lease a Nissan Rouge for Public Works staff

Council approved the first reading of Ordinance 2021-29 to rezone 35 acres at 860 Holman Avenue from A-1 Agricultural to L-1 Light Industrial, following a public hearing and a favorable Planning Commission recommendation. Council also adopted an emergency resolution to accept the Ohio opioid settlement terms, and approved first readings for engineering services for the Great Miami River Trail and a five-year lease extension for the Monroe Lending Library. Additionally, Council authorized a vehicle lease for Public Works staff and accepted the April and May 2021 finance reports.

• Approved first reading of rezoning 860 Holman Ave to L-1 Light Industrial (7-0)
• Adopted Emergency Resolution 45-2021 for Ohio opioid settlement (7-0)
• Approved first reading of Resolution 46-2021 for Great Miami River Trail engineering services (7-0)
• Approved first reading of Resolution 47-2021 for Monroe Lending Library lease extension (7-0)
• Authorized lease of a Nissan Rogue for Public Works staff (voice vote)
• Accepted April and May 2021 Finance Reports (voice vote)

City Council

The Monroe City Council is meeting to consider several emergency items, including a contract for engineering services on the State Route 63 and Lawton Avenue Reconstruction Project, multiple charter amendments to be placed on the ballot, a rezoning public hearing date, and a fire department equipment purchase. The agenda also includes routine items like minutes approval and committee reports.

• Emergency Resolution No. 44-2021: Authorizes agreement with CT Consultants for engineering services on State Route 63 and Lawton Avenue Reconstruction Project
• Emergency Ordinance No. 2021-25: Submits charter amendment to establish term limits for City Council members to electorate
• Emergency Ordinance No. 2021-26: Submits charter amendment allowing any eligible Council member to run for Mayor/Vice Mayor
• Emergency Ordinance No. 2021-27: Submits charter amendment to reduce excused absences from four to three and require 66% attendance
• Motion to set public hearing for rezoning at 860 Holman Avenue on August 10, 2021; Motion to authorize $310,000 for Self Contained Breathing Apparatus for Fire Department

Monroe City Council approved several charter amendments to be placed on the ballot, including allowing any eligible council member to run for Mayor/Vice Mayor and a broad package of governance changes. However, proposed term limits and reduced excused absences failed on tie votes. Council also approved an emergency resolution for engineering services on the State Route 63 and Lawton Avenue project, set a rezoning public hearing, and authorized $310,000 for new fire equipment.

• Adopted Emergency Resolution No. 44-2021 for CT Consultants engineering services (6-0)
• Adopted Emergency Ordinance No. 2021-26 to allow any council member to run for Mayor/Vice Mayor (6-0)
• Adopted Emergency Ordinance No. 2021-28 with multiple charter changes (4-2)
• Failed Emergency Ordinance No. 2021-25 on term limits (3-3)
• Failed Emergency Ordinance No. 2021-27 on reduced excused absences (3-3)
• Set public hearing for rezoning at 860 Holman Avenue for Aug. 10, 2021
• Authorized $310,000 for Self Contained Breathing Apparatus for Fire Department
• Failed to appoint Marc Bellapianta to vacant council seat (3-3)

Planning Commission

The Monroe County Planning Commission will consider several site plans and final plats, including a tabled application for Thornton's and new applications for G&W Machinery and two residential subdivisions. The meeting includes routine items like approving minutes and administrative reports.

• Case No. 2021-1-1: Site plan for Thornton's (tabled 4/20/21)
• Case No. 2021-7-11: Site plan for G&W Machinery
• Case No. 2021-7-12: Final plat for Monroe Crossings Section 5 Block A
• Case No. 2021-7-13: Final plat for Trails of Todhunter Section 2 Block A

The Monroe Planning Commission approved a site plan for an expansion of the G&W Machinery facility at 4315 Salzman Road, adding 3,960 square feet and expanding parking from 8 to 23 stalls, with conditions including sidewalk, landscaping, and screening requirements. The commission also gave favorable recommendations to City Council for final plats for Monroe Crossings Section 5 Block A (58 single-family lots) and Trails of Todhunter Section 2 Block A (24 single-family lots), each with conditions. The minutes from the June 15, 2021 meeting were approved.

• Approved site plan for G&W Machinery expansion with conditions (sidewalk, landscaping, screening, etc.)
• Recommended approval to Council for Monroe Crossings Section 5 Block A final plat (58 lots) with conditions
• Recommended approval to Council for Trails of Todhunter Section 2 Block A final plat (24 lots) with conditions
• Approved minutes from June 15, 2021 meeting

Park and Recreation Board

The Park and Recreation Board will review the Monroe Sports Association baseball layout tied to a March agreement, and consider a request from Wee Hornet Football and Cheer for use of Monroe Community Park. Administrative updates will cover the Dog Park, Monroe Crossings Park, Monroe Community Park, and Monroe Bicentennial Commons Park.

• Monroe Sports Association baseball layout review per March 10, 2021 agreement
• Wee Hornet Football and Cheer request for Monroe Community Park
• Update on Dog Park
• Update on Monroe Crossings Park
• Update on Monroe Bicentennial Commons Park

City Council

The Monroe City Council is holding its regular meeting on July 13, 2021, with a mix of second readings, emergency resolutions, and motions for expenditures. Key items include authorizing contracts for a new telephone system, ADA compliance, road reconstruction, street lighting, and asphalt paving, as well as adopting the American Rescue Plan Act Fund. The council will also consider playground equipment purchases and engineering studies for traffic and speed limits.

• Emergency Resolution No. 39-2021: contract with Velecor for new telephone system
• Emergency Resolution No. 40-2021: contract with R.A. Miller Construction for 2021 ADA Compliance Program
• Emergency Resolution No. 41-2021: contract with Ford Development for State Route 63 and Lawton Avenue Reconstruction
• Emergency Resolution No. 43-2021: contract with Barrett Paving Materials for 2021 Asphalt Paving Program
• Motion to expend $71,317.07 for playground equipment at Monroe Crossings Park and $77,254.66 at Monroe Community Park

Council approved all resolutions and ordinances on the agenda, including a $2,880,041.41 contract with Ford Development Corporation for the State Route 63 and Lawton Avenue Reconstruction Project. Also approved were contracts for the 2021 ADA Compliance Program ($81,384.50), the 2021 Asphalt Paving Program ($842,325.25), and a new telephone system with Velecor. Council also authorized playground equipment purchases for two parks and engineering studies for truck traffic and speed limits.

• Approved Resolution 36-2021: MOU with Performance Food Group/Presto Foods (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 37-2021: employee dishonesty policy replacing surety bond (6-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2021-21: dog park rules (6-0)
• Approved Emergency Resolution 39-2021: Velecor phone system (6-0)
• Approved Emergency Resolution 40-2021: ADA compliance contract with R.A. Miller ($81,384.50) (6-0)
• Approved Emergency Resolution 41-2021: SR 63/Lawton Ave reconstruction with Ford Development ($2,880,041.41) (6-0)
• Approved Emergency Resolution 42-2021: South Main Street lighting materials with Graybar Electric (6-0)
• Approved Emergency Resolution 43-2021: asphalt paving with Barrett Paving ($842,325.25) (6-0)

City Council

The Monroe City Council is holding its regular meeting with second readings of resolutions and ordinances, including authorizing the city manager to enter an award agreement related to the American Rescue Plan Act, adopting the 2022 tax budget, and changing reservation fees for the Monroe Community Room. New business includes emergency resolutions, a memorandum of understanding with Performance Food Group, and a motion to spend $30,000 on topsoil for Bicentennial Commons Park. The council will also discuss amending its rules and the city charter, and hold an executive session for property purchase and employee negotiations.

• Resolution 32-2021: Authorize city manager to enter ARPA award agreement (second reading)
• Resolution 33-2021: Adopt 2022 tax budget (second reading)
• Ordinance 2021-19/20: Change reservation fees for Monroe Community Room at 6 East Avenue (second reading)
• Emergency Resolution 34-2021: Approve $3,148.68 Then-and-Now Certificate to Phoenix Safety Outfitters
• Motion: Expend $30,000 to Burns General Contracting for topsoil at Bicentennial Commons Park

Council adopted Resolution No. 32-2021 authorizing the City Manager to enter into an award agreement related to the American Rescue Plan Act, with the city's allocation reduced to $1,460,000. It also adopted Resolution No. 33-2021 for the 2022 tax budget, and Ordinances No. 2021-19 and 2021-20 to change reservation fees and rules for the Monroe Community Room and Small Conference Room. Additionally, Council approved emergency resolutions for a Then-and-Now Certificate to Phoenix Safety Outfitters and a collective bargaining agreement with the Teamsters, and authorized $30,000 for topsoil for Monroe Bicentennial Commons Park.

• Adopted Resolution No. 32-2021 authorizing the City Manager to enter into an award agreement related to the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA).
• Adopted Resolution No. 33-2021 adopting the Tax Budget for the City of Monroe for fiscal year 2022.
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2021-19 amending Chapter 1065 to change reservation fees and rules for the Monroe Community Room and Small Conference Room.
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2021-20 establishing the reservation fee for the Monroe Community Room and Small Conference Room.
• Adopted Emergency Resolution No. 34-2021 approving a Then-and-Now Certificate of $3,148.68 to Phoenix Safety Outfitters.
• Adopted Emergency Resolution No. 35-2021 amending the Energy Special Improvement District to allow non-contiguous jurisdictions to join.
• Approved first reading of Resolution No. 36-2021 authorizing a Memorandum of Understanding with Performance Food Group/Presto Foods.
• Approved first reading of Resolution No. 37-2021 authorizing a faithful performance policy instead of individual surety bonds.

Planning Commission

The Monroe County Planning Commission will consider two site plan applications: one for Thornton's, which was tabled in April, and a new one for Century Mold. They will also discuss housing concepts for the Shops of Monroe Crossings and a Simon Property Group property. The meeting includes routine items like approving the previous minutes.

• Case No. 2021-1-1: Site plan for Thornton's (tabled 4/20/21)
• Case No. 2021-6-10: Site plan for Century Mold
• Housing concept for Shops of Monroe Crossings
• Housing concept for Simon Property Group property

The Monroe Planning Commission approved a site plan for a 54,740-square-foot expansion to the Century Mold building at 55 Wright Drive, with conditions including dumpster screening, landscape revisions, and a solid-surface access drive. The commission tabled a site plan for Thorton's and heard administrative reports on potential multi-family housing concepts for two properties.

• Approved Case No. 2021-6-10: Century Mold site plan for a 54,740 sq ft warehouse expansion, with conditions on dumpster screening, landscaping, and access drive surfacing
• Tabled Case No. 2021-1-1: Thorton's site plan consideration
• Approved minutes from the May 18, 2021 meeting
• Heard administrative reports on housing concepts for Shops of Monroe Crossings and Simon Property Group properties (no action taken)

Park and Recreation Board

The Monroe Park and Recreation Board will consider approving the July 4th 'Light Up the Sky' event layout from the Monroe Lions Club for Community Park, following prior approval pending layout submission. The board will also receive updates on the Dog Park, Crossings Park restroom building, and Monroe Bicentennial Commons Park. The meeting is a regular session with standard agenda items.

• Request to approve July 4th 'Light Up the Sky' event layout from Monroe Lions Club for Community Park
• Update on Dog Park
• Update on Crossings Park New Restroom Building
• Update on Monroe Bicentennial Commons Park
• Reminder: No July 2021 Park Board meeting

City Council

The Monroe City Council will hold a regular meeting with several second readings of ordinances, including one to combine the Street Fund and Motor Vehicle License Tax Fund. They will also consider new business items such as an emergency resolution for engineering services for the Monroe Crossings Catch Basin Replacement Project, a resolution related to American Rescue Plan Act funds, and a tax budget for 2022. A public hearing will be held on the tax budget resolution.

• Ordinance 2021-15: Combining Street Fund and Motor Vehicle License Tax Fund (second reading)
• Ordinance 2021-16: Accepting 1.3427 acres from Park 63, Limited for public purposes (second reading)
• Emergency Resolution 31-2021: Authorizing agreement with Jones-Warner Consultants for Monroe Crossings Catch Basin Replacement Project
• Resolution 32-2021: Authorizing award agreement related to American Rescue Plan Act of 2021
• Ordinance 2021-19/20: Changing reservation fees for Monroe Community Room and Small Conference Room at 6 East Avenue

The Monroe City Council approved several ordinances and resolutions, including combining the Street Fund and Motor Vehicle License Tax Fund, accepting property from Park 63 Limited, and adding grass clippings to the codified ordinance. They also authorized engineering services for catch basin replacement, an American Rescue Plan Act award agreement, a lease for the Baker Sports Complex, and first readings for tax budget and community room fee changes. Additionally, they appointed Matthew Frye to the Planning Commission and accepted finance reports.

• Adopted Ordinance 2021-15 combining Street Fund and Motor Vehicle License Tax Fund (6-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2021-16 accepting 1.3427 acres from Park 63 Limited (6-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2021-17 adding grass clippings to codified ordinance (4-2, Callahan and Routson nay)
• Adopted Emergency Resolution 31-2021 for engineering services for catch basin replacement (6-0)
• Approved first reading of Resolution 32-2021 for American Rescue Plan Act award agreement (6-0)
• Approved first reading of Resolution 33-2021 for 2022 tax budget (6-0)
• Adopted Emergency Ordinance 2021-18 for Baker Sports Complex lease (5-0, Hale abstained)
• Appointed Matthew Frye to Planning Commission (voice vote)

City Council

The Monroe City Council will hold a regular meeting with a presentation from the Charter Review Commission on proposed charter changes. They will also consider several resolutions and ordinances, including a change order for a construction project, membership in a cooperative purchasing program, a uniform rental agreement, and combining street funds. Additionally, they will discuss traffic control on State Route 63 and consider expenditures for two dump trucks.

• Resolution No. 28-2021: Change order to Graybach, LLC for $29,912.08 for 601 South Main Street (second reading)
• Resolution No. 29-2021: Membership in Houston-Galveston Area Cooperative Purchasing Program (second reading)
• Resolution No. 30-2021: Agreement with Cintas for uniform rental for Public Works (second reading)
• Ordinance No. 2021-15: Combining Street Fund and Motor Vehicle License Tax Fund
• Motion to authorize $187,581.00 for a Western Star Single Axle Dump Truck and $153,605.00 for a Freightliner Dump Truck

Council directed staff to draft legislation to reduce the speed limit on Lebanon Street from 35 to 25 mph after a resident petition. Several resolutions and ordinances were approved, including change orders, cooperative purchasing membership, uniform rental, and fund consolidation. Two dump truck purchases were authorized. Traffic safety on State Route 63 was discussed with staff to gather cost estimates for studies.

• Directed staff to draft legislation to lower Lebanon Street speed limit to 25 mph (voice vote)
• Adopted Resolution 28-2021 authorizing $29,912.08 change order for Graybach, LLC (6-0)
• Adopted Resolution 29-2021 for Houston-Galveston Area Cooperative Purchasing Program membership (6-0)
• Adopted Resolution 30-2021 for Cintas uniform rental agreement (6-0)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 2021-15 combining Street Fund and Motor Vehicle License Tax Fund (6-0)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 2021-16 accepting 1.3427 acres from Park 63, Limited (6-0)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 2021-17 adding 'grass clippings' to code (4-2)
• Authorized $187,581 for Western Star dump truck and $153,605 for Freightliner dump truck (voice votes)

Planning Commission

The Monroe Planning Commission is holding a public hearing and considering several applications, including a zoning map amendment, natural gas facility proposals, and a site plan for Butler Tech. The agenda includes a tabled site plan for Thornton's and approval of previous minutes.

• Rezoning of 860 Holman Avenue from A-1 Agricultural to L-1 Light Industrial (Case 2021-5-4)
• Texas Gas Transmission natural gas metering facility at Mason Road and Butler-Warren Road (Case 2021-5-5)
• Duke Energy natural gas regulating site at Mason Road and Butler-Warren Road (Case 2021-5-6)
• Tallgrass Energy natural gas utility development at 598 Todhunter Road (Case 2021-5-7)
• Butler Tech Natural Sciences campus site plan at 640 Hamilton Lebanon Road (Case 2021-5-9)

The Monroe Planning Commission approved a rezoning recommendation for 860 Holman Avenue from agricultural to light industrial, and approved site plans and conditional use permits for natural gas facilities proposed by Texas Gas, Duke Energy, and Tallgrass Energy at Mason Road/Butler-Warren Road and 598 Todhunter Road. The commission also approved a site plan and PUD modification for the Butler Tech Natural Sciences campus at 640 Hamilton Lebanon Road. All approvals were made with conditions addressing landscaping, lighting, fencing, and other code compliance issues.

• Approved rezoning recommendation for 860 Holman Avenue from A-1 to L-1 (voice vote)
• Approved Texas Gas conditional use permit for natural gas metering facility at Mason Road/Butler-Warren Road (voice vote)
• Approved Duke Energy site plan for natural gas regulating site at Mason Road/Butler-Warren Road (voice vote)
• Approved Tallgrass Energy site plan and conditional use for natural gas utility at 598 Todhunter Road (voice vote)
• Approved Duke Energy site plan and conditional use for natural gas regulator facility at 598 Todhunter Road with noise study and no tree removal conditions (voice vote)
• Approved Butler Tech site plan and PUD modification for Natural Sciences campus at 640 Hamilton Lebanon Road (voice vote)

Park and Recreation Board

The Monroe County Park and Recreation Board is meeting to consider approving two event agreements: the Monroe Lions Club's July 4th 'Light Up the Sky' event and the Summer Sizzler #6 disc golf tournament. They will also discuss dog park rules, soccer and baseball agreements, and a soccer movie night.

• Approval of July 4th Light Up the Sky event in Community Park, July 1-6, 2021
• Approval of Summer Sizzler #6 disc golf tournament on July 10, 2021
• Discussion of dog park rules
• Discussion of soccer and baseball agreements
• Discussion of Soccer Movie in the Park on June 26, 2021

City Council

The Monroe City Council is holding a regular meeting with several resolutions and ordinances on the agenda. They will consider establishing a Human Resources Manager position, authorizing a fleet lease with Enterprise, a remodeling contract with BlueScope Construction, a change order for Graybach LLC, and other items. The meeting also includes discussion of an AEP renewable energy aggregation proposal and an executive session.

• Ordinance 2021-14: establish unclassified HR Manager position (second reading)
• Emergency Resolution 26-2021: lease agreement with Enterprise Fleet Management
• Emergency Resolution 27-2021: contract with BlueScope Construction for lower level remodel of 233 South Main Street
• Resolution 28-2021: change order to Graybach LLC for $29,912.08 for 601 South Main Street
• Resolution 30-2021: uniform rental agreement with Cintas for Public Works

Council approved several expenditures and contracts, including a $531,389 remodel of the former police station, a $29,912.08 change order for HVAC at the new police facility, and a lease for a GIS vehicle. They also approved funding for a band, fireworks, and a monument from Public Involvement funds. An ordinance to add grass clippings to the roadway ordinance was not passed, but Council voted to bring it back at the next meeting.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 2021-14 establishing Human Resources Manager position (6-0)
• Adopted Emergency Resolution No. 26-2021 for Enterprise Fleet Management lease (6-0)
• Adopted Emergency Resolution No. 27-2021 for BlueScope Construction remodel at $531,389 (6-0)
• Approved first reading of Resolution No. 28-2021 change order to Graybach, LLC for $29,912.08 (6-0)
• Approved first reading of Resolution No. 29-2021 for Houston-Galveston Area Cooperative membership (6-0)
• Approved first reading of Resolution No. 30-2021 for Cintas uniform rental (6-0)
• Approved $1,000 for band, $10,000 for fireworks, $14,155 for monument from Public Involvement funds (voice vote)
• Voted to bring back grass clippings ordinance at next meeting (voice vote)

City Council

The Monroe City Council will hear a presentation on proposed charter changes, consider several emergency resolutions including payments for software and design services, and vote on ordinances related to grass clippings, appropriations, and a new HR manager position. They will also consider motions to fund park design work and liquor permit transfers.

• Emergency Resolution No. 23-2021: $3,596.40 to Columbitech for a Then-and-Now Certificate
• Emergency Resolution No. 25-2021: Design agreement with Brandstetter Carroll Inc. for Great Miami River Trail redesign
• Motion: $60,000 to Brandstetter Carroll Inc. for Phase 1 of Monroe Bicentennial Commons Park
• Motion: $81,000 to Brandstetter Carroll Inc. for Phase 2 design and bid documents of Monroe Bicentennial Commons Park
• Ordinance No. 2021-12: Adding grass clippings to Section 412.01(a)(1) (second reading)

Council voted 3-3 on Ordinance 2021-12, which would have added grass clippings to the list of dangerous materials, so it failed. Council approved several emergency resolutions, including payments for VPN services, CARES Act expenditures, and design services for the Great Miami River Trail, as well as an ordinance amending appropriations and the first reading of an ordinance creating a Human Resources Manager position. No action was taken on two liquor permit requests.

• Ordinance 2021-12 (grass clippings) failed (3-3)
• Approved Emergency Resolution 23-2021 (VPN payment) (6-0)
• Approved Emergency Resolution 24-2021 (CARES Act expenditures) (6-0)
• Approved Emergency Resolution 25-2021 (Great Miami River Trail design) (6-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2021-13 (appropriations amendment) (6-0)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 2021-14 (HR Manager position) (6-0)
• Authorized $60,000 for Bicentennial Commons Park Phase 1
• Authorized $81,000 for Bicentennial Commons Park Phase 2 design

Planning Commission

The Monroe County Planning Commission will hold a remote meeting to elect officers, approve minutes, and consider two site plan applications. One application, for Thornton's, was previously tabled and will be reconsidered. The other is a new application for Marichron Cultivation.

• Election of Chairperson, Vice Chairperson, and Secretary
• Approval of minutes from January 19, 2021
• Case No. 2021-1-1 (TABLED): Site plan for Thornton's
• Case No. 2021-4-3: Site plan for Marichron Cultivation

The Monroe Planning Commission approved the site plan for Marichron Cultivation, a medical marijuana cultivation facility at 1021 Baker Drive, with conditions including sidewalk and landscaping requirements. The commission also voted to untable the Thorton's gas station site plan case and extend the review period, requiring updated plans by April 30, 2021, for the May 18 meeting.

• Approved site plan for Marichron Cultivation at 1021 Baker Drive with conditions (voice vote)
• Untabled Thorton's gas station site plan case and extended review period (voice vote)
• Required Thorton's to submit updated site plans by April 30, 2021, for May 18 meeting (voice vote)
• Approved minutes from January Planning Commission meeting (voice vote)
• Excused Mr. Jackson from the meeting (voice vote)
• Elected David Kirkpatrick as chairperson (voice vote)
• Elected Ben Wagner as vice chairperson (voice vote)
• Elected Lindsey Pyron as secretary (voice vote)

Park and Recreation Board

The Monroe County Park and Recreation Board will meet to approve minutes, consider a request from Monroe Premier FC to use Crossings Park for a summer soccer tournament, and receive updates on the dog park and proposed changes to soccer and baseball agreements for 2022.

• Request for Crossings Park usage by Monroe Premier FC for Summer Kick-Off 3v3 Tournament on June 26, 2021
• Update on Dog Park
• Discussion of soccer and baseball agreement changes for 2022, including restroom opening dates, cleaning costs, and tournament approval

City Council

The Monroe City Council will consider several resolutions and ordinances, including a second reading of a resolution to authorize an engineering services agreement with Fishbeck for the East Avenue Water Main Replacement Project. The council will also vote on emergency resolutions for a police chiefs association payment and a CSX railroad assignment agreement, an emergency ordinance correcting a typo, and an ordinance to include grass clippings in the codified ordinances.

• Resolution 20-2021: Engineering services agreement with Fishbeck for East Avenue Water Main Replacement (second reading)
• Emergency Resolution 21-2021: Then-and-Now Certificate of $5,400 to Ohio Association of Chiefs of Police
• Emergency Resolution 22-2021: Assignment agreement with Butler County and CSX Transportation
• Emergency Ordinance 2021-11: Corrects typo in Ordinance 2021-09
• Ordinance 2021-12: Adds grass clippings to Section 412.01(a)(1)

Council approved a professional engineering services agreement with Fishbeck for the East Avenue Water Main Replacement Project, with one nay. They also passed several emergency measures, including a $5,400 payment to the Ohio Association of Chiefs of Police, an easement assignment with Butler County and CSX, and a correction to the trash rate ordinance. A first reading of an ordinance to include grass clippings in the codified ordinances was approved 4-2. Residents and developers discussed truck traffic on Todhunter Road, but no decision was made.

• Adopted Resolution No. 20-2021 for Fishbeck engineering services (5-1)
• Adopted Emergency Resolution No. 21-2021 for $5,400 to Ohio Association of Chiefs of Police (6-0)
• Adopted Emergency Resolution No. 22-2021 for CSX easement assignment (6-0)
• Adopted Emergency Ordinance No. 2021-11 correcting trash rate start date to May 1, 2021 (6-0)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance No. 2021-12 adding grass clippings to code (4-2)

City Council

The City Council is reviewing ordinances regarding bond refunding and a garbage collection rate increase. The body is also considering contracts for park projects and water main replacement.

• Ordinance No. 2021-09 to increase garbage and trash collection rate to $18.48
• Emergency Resolution No. 19-2021 to award Phase 1B of Monroe Bicentennial Commons Park Project to Universal Contracting Corporation
• Resolution No. 20-2021 for engineering services with Fishbeck for East Avenue Water Main Replacement Project
• Expenditure of $21,000.00 to Zorman Builders for Monroe Crossings Park Restroom Building work
• Emergency Ordinance No. 2021-10 granting an easement to Duke Energy Ohio, Inc.

Council adopted several ordinances and resolutions, including awarding the Phase 1B construction contract for Monroe Bicentennial Commons Park to Universal Contracting Corporation and approving an engineering services agreement for the East Avenue Water Main Replacement Project. They also extended the Rumpke garbage contract with a rate increase, granted an easement to Duke Energy, and made appointments to city boards.

• Adopted Ordinance 2021-08 authorizing bond refunding cooperation with Warren County Port Authority (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2021-09 extending Rumpke contract to Jan 31, 2023, raising garbage rate to $18.48 (5-0)
• Adopted Emergency Resolution 19-2021 accepting Universal Contracting Corp. bid for Bicentennial Commons Park Phase 1B (6-0)
• Approved first reading of Resolution 20-2021 for Fishbeck engineering services on East Avenue Water Main Replacement (4-2)
• Adopted Emergency Ordinance 2021-10 granting Duke Energy easement for park electric lines (6-0)
• Authorized $21,000 expenditure to Zorman Builders for Monroe Crossings Park restroom site work
• Appointed Lindsey Pyron and Ben Wagner to Planning Commission, Josh Howard to Park and Recreation Board
• Authorized Law Director to retain Catherine Cunningham for civil matters

City Council

The City Council will consider several ordinances regarding fiscal year 2021 appropriations, garbage collection rates, and development revenue bonds. The meeting also includes a discussion on rules of council and an executive session regarding property purchases.

• Ordinance No. 2021-07: Permanent appropriations for fiscal year ending December 31, 2021
• Ordinance No. 2021-08: Refunding of Port Authority Development Revenue Bonds
• Ordinance No. 2021-09: Extension of Rumpke contract and garbage rate increase to $18.48
• Emergency Resolution No. 18-2021: $19,793.80 payment to Majors Supply
• Resolution No. 16-2021: Authorization for City Manager to apply for grant funds

Council approved several resolutions and ordinances, including an emergency $19,793.80 salt purchase from Majors Supply, the 2021 permanent appropriations ordinance, and the first reading of a trash collection rate increase from $13.50 to $18.48. They also approved resolutions authorizing grant applications and internet auction of surplus property, and the first reading of a bond refunding agreement. Council also voted to put the Rules of Council on the city's website.

• Approved Resolution 16-2021 authorizing the City Manager to apply for grant funds.
• Approved Resolution 17-2021 expressing intent to sell surplus property via internet auction.
• Approved Emergency Resolution 18-2021 for a $19,793.80 salt purchase from Majors Supply.
• Adopted Ordinance 2021-07, the permanent appropriations ordinance for fiscal year 2021.
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 2021-08 for a bond refunding with Warren County Port Authority.
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 2021-09 to extend Rumpke contract and raise trash rates to $18.48.
• Approved motion to place the Rules of Council on the city's website.
• Approved motion to enter executive session to consider property purchase.

City Council

Monroe City Council is reviewing bids for curb rehabilitation and easements for natural gas transmission. The body is also considering several emergency resolutions regarding service agreements and payments to vendors.

• Resolution 10-2021: Bid for Brittany Heights Curb Inlet Rehabilitation Project from W. G. Stang, LLC
• Ordinance 2021-06: Easements for Duke Energy Ohio, Inc. at 6262 Hamilton-Middletown Road
• Emergency Resolution 12-2021: $3,600.00 payment to CIVICA North America Inc.
• Emergency Resolution 15-2021: Electric service extension to Monroe Bicentennial Commons Park
• Request for hearing on a new Class D5a Liquor Permit for S & G 4 LLC

Council adopted Resolution 10-2021 accepting W. G. Stang, LLC's bid for the Brittany Heights Curb Inlet Rehabilitation Project. It also adopted Resolution 11-2021 authorizing a memorandum of understanding with Performance Food Group regarding 2019 payroll tax hurdles, with a 4-2 vote. Council voted not to request a hearing on a new Class D5a liquor permit for S & G 4 LLC, and approved several emergency resolutions, including a $20,210.63 electric service extension to Monroe Bicentennial Commons Park.

• Adopted Resolution 10-2021, accepting W. G. Stang, LLC's bid for the Brittany Heights Curb Inlet Rehabilitation Project.
• Adopted Resolution 11-2021, authorizing a memorandum of understanding with Performance Food Group on 2019 payroll tax hurdles (4-2 vote).
• Adopted Ordinance 2021-06, granting easements to Duke Energy Ohio for natural gas transmission at 6262 Hamilton-Middletown Road.
• Adopted Emergency Resolution 12-2021, approving a Then-and-Now Certificate to CIVICA North America Inc. for $3,600.00.
• Adopted Emergency Resolution 13-2021, authorizing a modification agreement with Clark, Schaefer, Hackett & Co. for a single audit of CARE Act Funds.
• Adopted Emergency Resolution 14-2021, increasing the blanket purchase order amount to Clark, Schaefer, Hackett & Co.
• Adopted Emergency Resolution 15-2021, ratifying a line extension agreement with Duke Energy for electric service to Monroe Bicentennial Commons Park at a cost of $20,210.63.
• Voted not to request a hearing on a new Class D5a liquor permit for S & G 4 LLC.

City Council

The City Council is reviewing several emergency certificates for payment and a bid for the Brittany Heights Curb Inlet Rehabilitation Project. Members will also consider a temporary appropriations ordinance to meet city expenses for the 2021 fiscal year.

• Emergency payments: $31,477.21 to Civica North America, Inc., $5,485.00 to ESO Solutions Inc., $3,825.00 to Center for Local Government, and $3,150.00 to Munission
• Proposed $40,094.63 expenditure to Kendall Electric for traffic light poles at State Route 63 and American Way
• Resolution to accept the lowest bid from W. G. Stang, LLC for the Brittany Heights Curb Inlet Rehabilitation Project
• Ordinance granting an easement to Duke Energy Ohio, Inc. at 6262 Hamilton-Middletown Road
• Second reading of Resolution No. 04-2021 adopting the Warren County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation 5 year plan

Council voted to end the moratorium on water shutoffs effective March 15, 2021, with actual shutoffs delayed until May 1, 2021. They also adopted several resolutions and ordinances, including the Warren County Hazard Mitigation Plan, support for the Great Miami River Trail Feasibility Study, and changes to the Audit Committee procedures. Additionally, they approved first readings for the Brittany Heights curb inlet project and a memorandum of understanding with Performance Food Group, and authorized $40,094.63 for traffic light poles.

• Ended water shutoff moratorium March 15, 2021; shutoffs begin May 1 (voice vote)
• Adopted Resolution 04-2021 Warren County Hazard Mitigation Plan (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution 05-2021 Great Miami River Trail Feasibility Study support (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2021-04 Audit Committee procedures (7-0)
• Approved emergency resolutions 06-09 for Then-and-Now Certificates totaling $43,937.21 (7-0 each)
• Approved first reading of Resolution 10-2021 for Brittany Heights curb inlet project (7-0)
• Approved first reading of Resolution 11-2021 MOU with Performance Food Group (6-1, Hickman nay)
• Authorized $40,094.63 for traffic light poles at SR 63 and American Way (voice vote)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals is meeting to elect officer positions and approve previous minutes. No other business items are listed on the agenda.

• Election of officer positions

City Council

The City Council is reviewing several ordinances regarding service fees and personnel pay ranges. The body is also considering a contract extension for refuse and recycling services and a tactical response task force agreement.

• Expenditure of $32,000.00 to Civica North America Inc. for Police Department software maintenance
• Ordinance No. 2021-01 to increase and add certain fees for services
• Ordinance No. 2021-02 to remove specific license fees
• Resolution No. 02-2021 for a law enforcement tactical response task force in Warren County
• Motion to extend the existing refuse and recycling contract for one year

Council voted 5-1 to reopen the Monroe Community Room under a new policy limiting attendance to 10 and requiring a waiver, despite one member's objection. Council also adopted resolutions and ordinances on law enforcement task force, employment agreement, fees, and GIS analyst position, and approved expenditures for software maintenance and refuse contract extension.

• Opened Monroe Community Room with new policy and waiver (5-1)
• Adopted Resolution 02-2021 for Warren County tactical response task force (6-0)
• Adopted Resolution 03-2021 employment agreement with City Manager Brock (5-1)
• Adopted Ordinance 2021-01 increasing fees for services (6-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2021-02 removing specific license fees (6-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2021-03 establishing GIS Analyst position (4-2)
• Approved $32,000 expenditure to Civica for police software maintenance
• Extended refuse and recycling contract for one year

Planning Commission

The Monroe Planning Commission will meet to elect its Chair and Secretary. The body will also consider two site plan applications.

• Case No. 2021-1-1: site plan application for Thornton's
• Case No. 2021-1-2: site plan application for Windows, LLC
• Election of Chair and Secretary

City Council

The committee is reviewing projects slated for 2021 construction and design, including water main replacements and road improvements. Members are also discussing storm water rates, the selection of a city engineer, and potential capital equipment purchases.

• Mason Road Waterline construction with an anticipated cost of $1,000,000.00
• Bicentennial Commons Phase 1B with anticipated costs between $1.5 Million and $1.7 Million
• Brittany Heights Concrete and Storm Sewer Replacement with proposed budget of $300,000.00 for curbs and $250,000.00 for catch basins
• State Route 63 and Cincinnati-Dayton Road Water main design cost of $125,000.00
• Proposed capital equipment purchases including a $195k large plow truck and $120k dump truck

City Council

The City Council is meeting to vote on several ordinances regarding service fee changes and new employee pay ranges. The body will also consider a resolution for a tactical law enforcement task force and an employment agreement for William J. Brock, I.

• Emergency Resolution No. 01-2021: $295,496.67 in change orders for 601 South Main Street reconstruction to Graybach, LLC
• Ordinance No. 2021-01: Increase and add certain fees for services
• Ordinance No. 2021-02: Remove specific license fees
• Resolution No. 02-2021: Establish a tactical response task force with other Warren County subdivisions
• Ordinance No. 2020-36: 3% cost of living increase for non-union employees (Second Reading)