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Monroe County public meetings in 2022

30 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Mon Oct 24, 2022 · 00:00

Board of Zoning Appeals

Board of Zoning Appeals to hear appeal for Benedict Enterprises, Inc.

The Board of Zoning Appeals will meet to consider a public hearing regarding a code appeal. The request concerns a property located north of Lakeview Drive and east of Garver Road.

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Tue Oct 11, 2022 · 00:00

City Council

✓ Decided: Council approves police aid pact, architect contract, and waste deal

Council adopted four resolutions and two motions. Resolutions included a mutual police aid agreement, architectural services for a new public works facility, a citizen engagement platform, and a solid waste/recycling contract with Rumpke. Motions authorized concrete repairs at Fire Station 62 and accepted July 2022 finance reports. Two resolutions passed 5-2 over concerns about outsourcing and contract terms.

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Tue Sep 27, 2022 · 00:00

City Council

Council considers tax levies and new public works facility design

The City Council is reviewing resolutions regarding tax levies, American Rescue Plan Act funds, and a lease with Moeller Brew Barn, LLC. The body is also considering new contracts for citizen engagement, waste collection, and architectural services for a new public works facility.

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✓ Decided: Council adopts tax levies, ARP fund use, equipment lease, bridge inspection, police aid, and more

Council adopted several resolutions on second reading, including accepting tax levies, authorizing use of American Rescue Plan funds, leasing equipment to Moeller Brew Barn, and consenting to ODOT bridge inspections. New business included first readings for a mutual police aid agreement, architectural services for a public works facility, a citizen engagement platform, and a solid waste/recycling contract. Council also ratified a fire truck purchase and approved a water main price increase.

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Tue Sep 13, 2022 · 00:00

City Council

✓ Decided: Council approved water main upgrade and SRO agreements

Council approved several emergency resolutions, including a $3M water main upgrade on Mason Road, a study of the east-side water distribution system, and school resource officer agreements with Butler Tech and Monroe Local Schools. They also authorized a $119,821 generator for Fire Station 62, an additional $10,300 for a snow plow truck, and a collective bargaining agreement with firefighters. All votes were 6-0.

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Tue Aug 23, 2022 · 00:00

City Council

Council considers OneOhio opioid settlement fund and Brittany Heights project

The City Council is meeting to establish an opioid settlement fund and appoint representatives to the OneOhio Recovery Foundation. The body is also reviewing a contract for concrete rehabilitation at Brittany Heights and updates to the city traffic code.

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✓ Decided: Council adopts opioid settlement resolutions and awards concrete project bid

Council approved participation in the OneOhio Recovery Foundation governance structure, appointed representatives, and established the opioid settlement fund. It also awarded a $64,663 contract for the Brittany Heights concrete project and updated traffic and general offenses codes to align with state law.

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Wed Aug 10, 2022 · 00:00

Park and Recreation Board

Board discusses park development and upcoming canine competition

The Park and Recreation Board will discuss future steps for park development with the City Manager and Assistant City Manager. The board will also review a request for the NARA Championship canine competition at Crossings Park.

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Tue Aug 9, 2022 · 00:00

City Council

✓ Decided: Council approves emergency fire equipment repairs and opioid settlement participation

Monroe City Council approved several resolutions and ordinances, including an emergency resolution for $10,746.10 in fire equipment repairs, participation in the OneOhio opioid settlement Region 14 governance, amended appropriations, and a personnel ordinance increasing patrol officers to 29. They also authorized additional spending for a concrete buggy, accepted a de-icing salt bid, and approved finance reports. No substantive decisions were made on the Park and Recreation Board role, which was discussed for future action.

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Tue Jul 26, 2022 · 00:00

City Council

Monroe City Council considers establishing a Historic Preservation Commission

The City Council will hold a regular meeting to discuss the creation of a Historic Preservation Commission and an employee assistance program agreement. The body will also consider the appointment of a new Director of Finance.

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✓ Decided: Council adopts historic preservation commission ordinance

Council adopted Resolution No. 29-2022 to authorize an employee assistance program with Fidelity Health Care, and Ordinance No. 2022-21 establishing a Historic Preservation Commission. The ordinance passed 4-2, with members Frentzel and Bellapianta voting against. Council also approved the appointment of Jacob Burton as Director of Finance, effective August 8, 2022.

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Mon Jul 25, 2022 · 00:00

Planning Commission

Planning Commission to hold work session on Hyde Park at the Crossings

The Monroe County Planning Commission will meet for a work session to discuss a proposed residential development. The session focuses on the project known as Hyde Park at the Crossings.

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Tue Jul 12, 2022 · 00:00

City Council

✓ Decided: Council adopts 2023 tax budget and advances historic preservation commission

Monroe City Council adopted the 2023 tax budget as an emergency measure and approved first readings of ordinances to establish a Historic Preservation Commission and place charter amendments on the ballot. The council also approved contracts for engineering services and an employee assistance program, and accepted a water main easement from the school district.

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Tue Jun 28, 2022 · 00:00

City Council

✓ Decided: Council rejects hydrology study for Bicentennial Commons park

Council voted down a resolution to hire Fishbeck for a hydrology study at Monroe Bicentennial Commons, with only one aye and six nays. The study was tabled from June 14 and removed from the table before the vote. Council also approved several emergency ordinances, including charter amendments for term limits and other changes to be submitted to voters.

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Tue Jun 14, 2022 · 00:00

City Council

✓ Decided: Council adopts stormwater ordinance, approves multiple emergency measures

Monroe City Council adopted Ordinance 2022-04, repealing and replacing the Comprehensive Stormwater Management chapter, after removing it from the table and amending it. Council also approved several emergency resolutions and ordinances, including accepting tax incentive review council recommendations, authorizing participation in financing for the Corridor 75 Park Project, setting a water rate for Moeller Brew Barn, approving a development agreement with Thorntons LLC, and approving a $150,000 forgivable grant. Additionally, Council tabled a resolution for a hydrology study at Monroe Bicentennial Commons and directed the City Manager to apply for Certified Local Government designation.

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Tue May 24, 2022 · 00:00

City Council

✓ Decided: Council approves $192K hydrology study for Monroe Bicentennial Commons

Council approved the first reading of Resolution No. 24-2022, authorizing a $192,000 hydrology study at Monroe Bicentennial Commons, with a 5-2 vote. The study aims to address drainage issues and determine underground conditions. Council also adopted ordinances for personnel changes, the 2022 asphalt resurfacing program, and appropriations, and authorized $44,314 for police mobile data terminals.

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Tue May 10, 2022 · 00:00

City Council

Council to consider charter amendments, stormwater ordinance, and police contracts

The Monroe City Council is holding its regular meeting with several second readings of ordinances and resolutions, including a stormwater management overhaul, water rate corrections, and a traffic incident management agreement. New business includes emergency resolutions for curb repairs, a fleet lease, a police union contract, and mobile data terminal leases, plus a personnel ordinance and a development director appointment. The meeting also includes a presentation on a JEDD project and an executive session on economic development.

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✓ Decided: Council adopts water rate ordinance, MOU, and emergency resolutions

Monroe City Council adopted Ordinance 2022-05 updating water rates per the 2021 Water Rate Study, Resolution 19-2022 for a Traffic Incident Management Safety Unit MOU, and three emergency resolutions for concrete repairs, a fleet vehicle lease, and a police lieutenants' collective bargaining agreement. Council also approved the first reading of Ordinance 2022-06 creating four new positions, appointed Thomas Smith as Director of Development, and tabled the stormwater ordinance. A motion to establish a Succession Planning Committee died for lack of a second.

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Tue Apr 26, 2022 · 00:00

City Council

Council to consider stormwater ordinance, water rates, and consultant contract

The Monroe City Council is holding its regular meeting on April 26, 2022. The agenda includes several ordinances and resolutions, including a stormwater management ordinance, a water rate correction, a contract for financial services, and a traffic safety agreement. The council will also discuss the employment of a public employee in executive session and consider establishing a succession planning committee.

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✓ Decided: Council approves first readings of stormwater and water rate ordinances

Council approved the first readings of Ordinance 2022-04 (stormwater management) and Ordinance 2022-05 (water rate corrections), both by 6-0 votes. They also adopted an emergency resolution to hire an interim Finance Director and approved a first reading for a traffic safety unit agreement. No final decisions were made on these items; they will require second readings.

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Wed Apr 13, 2022 · 00:00

Park and Recreation Board

Park board to review mural designs and host disc golf tournament

The Monroe County Park and Recreation Board will consider new business including mural designs for a building at MonRover Park and a disc golf tournament between Cincinnati and Dayton clubs on May 15, 2022. Administrative reports on Monroe Bicentennial Commons will also be presented.

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Tue Apr 12, 2022 · 00:00

City Council

Council to vote on police body cameras, culvert replacement, excavator purchase

The Monroe City Council is holding its regular meeting on April 12, 2022. They will consider two emergency resolutions: one to authorize a service agreement with Axon Enterprise for police body cameras, and another with Majors Enterprises for the Greentree Road Culvert Replacement. They will also consider a motion to spend $77,620.41 on a mini hydraulic excavator for public works. The agenda includes a sheriff's annual report and an executive session on economic development.

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✓ Decided: Council approves body camera contract and emergency culvert repair

The council approved two emergency resolutions: one authorizing a service agreement with Axon Enterprise for police body cameras, and another with Majors Enterprises for the Greentree Road culvert replacement. It also authorized the purchase of a new excavator for $77,620.41 and approved $2,000 for a band at the Food Truck Fair. All votes were unanimous.

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Tue Mar 22, 2022 · 00:00

City Council

Council to vote on medical director pay, curb ramp and inlet contracts

The Monroe City Council is meeting to consider several resolutions, including an amended Medical Director Agreement with Jill C. Aston that increases annual payment for fire department services, and emergency resolutions for a $12,000 certificate to West Chester Township, a 2022 ADA curb ramp replacement contract with J-Co Concrete, LLC, and a Crossings curb inlet replacement contract with Majors Enterprises, Inc. The agenda also includes routine items like minutes approval and committee reports.

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✓ Decided: Council adopts resolutions for medical director pay, tactical team, ADA ramps, curb inlets

The council approved four resolutions: increasing the fire department medical director's annual pay from $10,000 to $15,000, paying $12,000 to West Chester Township for tactical team equipment and training, accepting a bid for the 2022 ADA curb ramp replacement program, and accepting a bid for the Crossings curb inlet replacement project. All votes were unanimous (7-0). The Planning Commission denied the Hyde Park Development, but the applicant withdrew their application.

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Wed Mar 16, 2022 · 00:00

Park and Recreation Board

Board reviews mural designs, food truck fair dates, and sports use agreements

The Park and Recreation Board will discuss mural designs for a building at Monrover Park and the logistics for 2022 Food Truck Fairs scheduled for May 19 and September 15 at Monroe Bicentennial Commons. The meeting also includes the review of initial event application and use agreements for the Monroe Sports Association and Monroe Soccer Association. Administrative reports will cover updates on Monroe Bicentennial Commons and playground equipment at Monroe Crossings Parks and Community Park.

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Tue Mar 15, 2022 · 00:00

Planning Commission

Zoning change for 20.91 acres at Roden Park Drive and Crossings Boulevard

The Monroe County Planning Commission will consider a zoning map amendment and associated Planned Unit Development for 20.91 acres at Roden Park Drive and Crossings Boulevard, changing the designation from C-4 Gateway Commercial PUD to R-4 Multi-Family Residential PUD. This item was tabled at the February 15, 2022 meeting and is being reconsidered. The meeting also includes approval of the previous minutes and administrative reports.

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Tue Mar 8, 2022 · 00:00

City Council

Council to vote on water main bid, farmland districts, sidewalk fees

The Monroe City Council is holding its regular meeting with several second-reading resolutions and ordinances up for a vote, including bids for the East Avenue Water Main Replacement Project and the State Route 63/Interstate 75 mowing contract, farmland preservation applications, and a sidewalk permit fee change. New business includes a proposed increase in the Fire Department Medical Director's annual payment and acceptance of November 2021 finance reports. The meeting also includes the swearing-in of a new Assistant Fire Chief and an executive session for pending litigation and economic development matters.

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✓ Decided: Council approves $32K bicentennial monument from capital fund

Council approved spending $32,000 from the Capital Improvement Fund for the bicentennial monument, concrete, and landscaping. They also adopted resolutions for farmland preservation, water main replacement, mowing contracts, and sidewalk permit changes. A medical director agreement was introduced for first reading.

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Wed Feb 23, 2022 · 00:00

Board of Zoning Appeals

Board to consider four variance requests for Bendel Drive homes

The Monroe County Board of Zoning Appeals will meet to consider four variance applications from Chance Custom Homes for single-family home developments on panhandle lots at 6221, 6231, 6241, and 6211 Bendel Drive. The board will also appoint officers and approve minutes from the November 22, 2021 meeting.

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Tue Feb 22, 2022 · 00:00

City Council

Council to vote on water main replacement, farmland districts, sidewalk permit fees

The Monroe City Council is holding its regular meeting with several resolutions and an ordinance for consideration. Key items include approving bids for the East Avenue Water Main Replacement and a mowing contract, creating agricultural districts for two properties, and amending sidewalk permit rules. The council will also consider spending $29,007.63 on fitness equipment and may enter executive session for imminent court action.

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Tue Feb 15, 2022 · 00:00

Planning Commission

Planning Commission to consider retail plaza site plan and zoning change

The Monroe County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider two cases: a site plan for the Brooks 63 Retail Plaza and a zoning map amendment for 20.91 acres at Roden Park Drive and Crossings Boulevard, changing from C-4 Gateway Commercial PUD to R-4 Multi-Family Residential PUD. The meeting also includes approval of minutes and administrative reports.

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Wed Feb 9, 2022 · 00:00

Park and Recreation Board

Park board to discuss sports event use agreement changes

The Monroe County Park and Recreation Board will review and discuss changes to the City of Monroe's initial event application/use agreement, specifically for sports organizations using parks for soccer and baseball. The board will also receive updates on playground equipment at Monroe Crossings Park and the Monroe Bicentennial Commons, and consider moving the March 2022 meeting date.

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Tue Feb 8, 2022 · 00:00

City Council

Council to consider $39,317.60 for defibrillators and $16,800 for pipe lining

The Monroe City Council will hold a regular meeting with presentations from the Warren County Sheriff's Office, including the Drug Task Force annual report and police K-9 events. The council will consider several expenditures, including $39,317.60 for two Lifepak defibrillators and $16,800 for pipe lining on Lawton Avenue, as well as a resolution for an engineering agreement with Woolpert, Inc. for imagery/LiDAR acquisition. They will also hold a second reading of an ordinance granting an easement to Duke Energy and consider a motion for a hearing on a new liquor permit for Don Julio Street Food LLC.

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✓ Decided: Council adopts Duke Energy easement ordinance, approves emergency resolution

The council adopted Ordinance No. 2022-02 granting an easement to Duke Energy Ohio, Inc. for replacing a casing over an existing gas main, after amending it to include both temporary and permanent easements. It also adopted Emergency Resolution No. 06-2022 approving a $3,442.50 payment to The Center for Local Government. Additionally, the council approved the first reading of Resolution No. 07-2022 for a LiDAR imagery agreement with Woolpert, Inc., and authorized expenditures for fire department equipment and pipe lining. No action was taken on a liquor permit request.

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Tue Jan 25, 2022 · 00:00

City Council

Council to vote on South Union Road project bid, tax advance, and new positions

The Monroe City Council will consider several resolutions and ordinances, including accepting a bid for the South Union Road Improvement Project, requesting a tax advance from county auditors, increasing city staff positions, and approving a lease for dump trucks. They will also discuss trash collection contract options and hear a presentation on Park North infrastructure improvements.

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✓ Decided: Council approves $2.669M South Union Road project bid

Council adopted several resolutions and ordinances, including accepting a $2.669 million bid for the South Union Road Improvement Project, authorizing a lease for five dump trucks, and approving a then-and-now certificate. They also approved a resolution to request tax advances and an ordinance to increase certain city positions. No items were denied or tabled.

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Tue Jan 18, 2022 · 00:00

Planning Commission

Planning Commission to consider site plans for Thornton's, O'Reilly Auto Parts, and CCC-North

The Monroe County Planning Commission will meet to consider three site plan applications: a tabled application for Thornton's (Case No. 2021-1-1), and new applications for O'Reilly Auto Parts (Case No. 2022-1-1) and CCC-North (Case No. 2022-1-2). The agenda also includes the swearing in of new members, appointment of officers, and approval of previous minutes.

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✓ Decided: Planning Commission approves three site plans with conditions

The Monroe County Planning Commission approved site plans for Thornton's, O'Reilly Auto Parts, and CCC North, each with conditions addressing landscaping, screening, and engineering comments. The meeting also tabled approval of the October 28, 2021 minutes until the next meeting.

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Wed Jan 12, 2022 · 00:00

Park and Recreation Board

Park board to discuss building at Monrover Park and 2022 events

The Monroe County Park and Recreation Board is meeting to appoint officers, approve minutes, and hear a report from Jennifer Patterson about a building at Monrover Park. They will also receive administrative updates on the Monroe Bicentennial Commons and the 2022 Movie in the Park series. No old business is listed.

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Tue Jan 11, 2022 · 00:00

City Council

Council to vote on stormwater ordinance update, tax advance, and staffing changes

The Monroe City Council will hold its regular meeting on January 11, 2022, with new members being sworn in and officers elected. The council will consider an emergency resolution to update the stormwater ordinance for EPA compliance, a resolution to request a tax advance from county auditors, and an ordinance to increase certain city staff positions and rename the City Engineer role. They will also accept finance reports, make appointments, and hold a hearing on a new liquor permit.

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✓ Decided: Council appoints Keith Funk as Mayor, Christina McElfresh as Vice Mayor

Monroe City Council held its organizational meeting, swearing in new members and appointing Keith Funk as Mayor and Christina McElfresh as Vice Mayor. Council approved an emergency resolution to update the stormwater ordinance with Fishbeck, and passed first readings on tax advancement and personnel position changes. Several appointments to boards and commissions were made, and a liquor permit request was left without action.

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