North College Hill, OH

Council Agendas and Minutes

North College Hill City Council will review legislation regarding a police collective bargaining agreement and city employee salaries. The body is also considering the use of ARPA funds for public works infrastructure and adjustments to Public Works working hours during extreme heat.

• ORD.05-2026: Expenditure of up to $445,382.86 in ARPA funds for asbestos abatement and demolition at 1500 West Galbraith Road
• RES. 10-2026: Authorization to execute a collective bargaining agreement with the Fraternal Order of Police, Ohio Labor Council, Inc
• ORD. 06-2026: Amendment and establishment of salaries and staffing levels for city employees
• RES 11-2026: Temporary adjustment of Public Works Department working hours during extreme heat
• RES. 12-2026 and RES 13-2026: Certification of assessments to the County Auditor for the tax duplicate

Council Committees

The City and Community Development and Recreation Committee will discuss updates on local infrastructure and community initiatives. The meeting covers transit, park improvements, and business engagement efforts.

• Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) route update and bus stop sign renderings
• Veterans Park updates including JMA project, engineering drawings, and sensory playground equipment
• Outdoor Fitness Court location and installation timeline
• Little Free Library Initiative proposed locations
• Ord. 7-2026 asbestos update regarding RWB

Council Agendas and Minutes

The North College Hill City Council is holding a special meeting to discuss and read Ordinance No. 7 2026. This ordinance concerns the use of ARPA funds for asbestos abatement at 1500 W. Galbraith.

• Ord No. 7 2026: Expenditure of ARPA funds for asbestos abatement at 1500 W. Galbraith

Council Agendas and Minutes

The North College Hill City Council will hold a special meeting to discuss an ordinance authorizing the expenditure of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds for asbestos abatement at 1500 W. Galbraith.

• Ordinance to spend ARPA funds for asbestos abatement at 1500 W. Galbraith
• Special meeting at the Senior Center, 1586 Goodman Ave

Council Agendas and Minutes

The North College Hill City Council is holding a special meeting to consider Ordinance No. 7-2026, which authorizes the expenditure of ARPA funds for asbestos abatement at the building located at 1500 W. Galbraith. The ordinance includes an emergency clause, allowing it to take effect immediately upon passage.

• Ordinance No. 7-2026 authorizing ARPA funds for asbestos abatement at 1500 W. Galbraith

Council Committees

Council Committees

The North College Hill Budget and Finance Committee will hold a special meeting on July 17, 2026 at 5:00 pm in the Senior Center at 1586 Goodman Ave. The committee will review and discuss the asbestos abatement project and its funding at the 1500 W. Galbraith location.

• Review of asbestos abatement at 1500 W. Galbraith
• Discussion of funding options for the abatement project

Council Agendas and Minutes

North College Hill City Council will hold a second reading of a collective bargaining agreement with the Fraternal Order of Police and first readings on three items: a $445,382.86 ARPA-funded demolition and infrastructure project at 1500 West Galbraith Road, a resolution supporting temporary public works hour adjustments during extreme heat, and an ordinance to amend city employee salaries and staffing levels.

• Second reading of RES 10-2026: collective bargaining agreement with Fraternal Order of Police, Ohio Labor Council
• First reading of ORD 05-2026: authorize up to $445,382.86 in ARPA funds for asbestos abatement, demolition, and infrastructure improvements at 1500 West Galbraith Road
• First reading of RES 11-2026: express support for temporary adjustment of Public Works hours during extreme heat, declaring an emergency
• First reading of ORD 06-2026: amend and establish salaries and staffing levels per City Charter Section 3.06
• Executive session under Ohio Revised Code Section 121.22(G)(2)

The North College Hill City Council met on July 6, 2026, and took several procedural actions, including amending the agenda to add executive session items and voting to keep a resolution on public works hours on the agenda. The council held first readings on several pieces of legislation, including an ordinance to spend $445,382.86 in ARPA funds for demolition at 1500 West Galbraith Road, but took no action on them. The meeting also included an executive session and discussion of records management and training documentation.

• Agenda amended to add executive session items 121.22 G(6) and G(1) (5-0)
• Motion to remove resolution 11-2026 (public works hours support) from agenda failed (3-2)
• Agenda accepted as amended (5-0)
• Motion to adopt June 1 minutes withdrawn; will be placed on next agenda
• Entered executive session under ORC 121.22 G(1), G(2), and G(6) (5-0)
• Adjourned at 10:09 pm (6-0)

Council Committees

The North College Hill Budget and Finance Committee will hold a special meeting on June 15, 2026 at 6:30 pm at the Senior Center, 1586 Goodman Ave, Cincinnati. The committee will review and discuss all matters related to the 1500 W. Galbraith location. No other agenda items are listed.

• Review of all matters concerning 1500 W. Galbraith location

Council Agendas and Minutes

The North College Hill City Council will hold a first reading of a resolution authorizing a collective bargaining agreement with the Fraternal Order of Police. A third reading of a resolution to certify assessments to the county auditor for the tax duplicate is also scheduled. The council will enter executive session to discuss personnel matters.

• First reading: RES. 10-2026 authorizing collective bargaining agreement with Fraternal Order of Police
• Third reading: RES. 08-2026 certifying assessments to the county auditor for the tax duplicate
• Honoring Businesses during guest speakers
• Executive session under ORC 121.22(G)(1) for personnel matters
• Administrative reports from mayor, city administrator, law director, finance manager

The North College Hill City Council met on June 1, 2026, with four members present and three excused. They adopted Resolution 08-2026 to certify assessments to the county auditor, appropriated $600 for yard signs and welcome baskets, and passed a motion to plant sunflowers at every park sign. They also held a first reading of a police collective bargaining agreement with no action, and entered executive session to discuss personnel.

• Adopted Resolution 08-2026 to certify assessments to the county auditor (4-0)
• Appropriated $600 for yard signs and welcome baskets (4-0)
• Passed motion to plant sunflowers at every park sign (4-0)
• Held first reading of police collective bargaining agreement, no action taken
• Entered executive session for personnel matters (4-0)

Council Agendas and Minutes

The North College Hill City Council will hold a Committee of the Whole meeting on May 29, 2026, to discuss Council Rules 6 and 7. A motion to consider these rules was made by Council Member Brielle Gaston and seconded by Council Member Anneliese. The motion passed with all present members voting yes; Council Member Davis was absent. The discussion is scheduled for the 7:00‑9:00 pm meeting at the Senior Center, 1586 Goodman Ave.

• Discussion of Council Rules 6 & 7 (motion by Brielle Gaston, second by Anneliese; passed)
• Council Member Davis recorded as absent for the vote

The Committee of the Whole discussed and reached general agreement on proposed rule changes for guest speakers, reports/questions, and attendance. For guest speakers, the committee favored a 10-business-day request, a 20-minute presentation limit, two questions per council member, one speaker per meeting, and a President of Council exception for emergencies. For reports, they agreed to finish reports before questions, with a 5-minute limit per administrative official and report-related questions only. Attendance rules were discussed but no final agreement was reached on penalties or enforcement.

• Guest speaker rule: 10 business days notice, 20-minute limit, 2 questions per member, 1 speaker per meeting (general agreement)
• Reports rule: reports completed first, 5-minute limit per official, report-related questions only (general agreement)
• Attendance rule: notification required, but no final agreement on penalties or enforcement (discussion only)

Council Agendas and Minutes

The North College Hill City Council will hold a regular meeting on May 18, 2026. The main legislation is a third reading of an ordinance prohibiting the use of electronic wireless devices while driving, which would establish penalties. Council will also have second reading of a resolution to certify assessments to the county tax duplicate, and first reading of an ordinance banning payment of cyber ransom demands. The agenda includes an executive session for personnel and property matters.

• Third reading: ORD 03-2026 — prohibits holding or using an electronic wireless device while operating a motor vehicle in North College Hill, with penalties.
• Second reading: RES 08-2026 — certifies assessments to the County Auditor for placement on the tax duplicate.
• First reading: ORD 04-2026 — establishes a municipal policy prohibiting payment of cyber ransom demands, declared an emergency.
• Executive session authorized under Ohio law for personnel and property purchase discussions.

Council adopted the minutes from the May 4 meeting and amended the May 18 agenda. The session included discussions on police officer wellness and reports from various city committees regarding public safety and community development.

• Excused absence of Council Member Davis (6-0)
• Amended agenda to move Guest Speakers before Executive Session (6-0)
• Accepted amended agenda (6-0)
• Adopted May 4 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Entered executive session to discuss personnel and property matters (6-0)

Council Agendas and Minutes

The council will hold a second reading and likely final vote on an ordinance that would ban holding electronic wireless devices while driving, with penalties. It will also hold first readings on two resolutions: one to certify assessments to the county auditor for tax duplicate placement, and another to amend a previous resolution by adding an attachment and restoring deleted language. The meeting includes an executive session on legal matters and personnel negotiations.

• Second reading of ORD 03-2026: prohibiting use of electronic wireless devices while driving, establishing penalties
• First reading of RES. 08-26: certifying assessments to the county auditor for placement on the tax duplicate
• First reading of RES. 09-2026: amending RES. 06-2026 with an attachment and restoring previously deleted language
• Executive session under ORC 121.22(G)(3) and (G)(4) for attorney conferences and personnel negotiations

The council voted 6-0 to amend the agenda by adding a Guest Speaker, then voted 6-0 to accept the amended agenda. A second 6-0 vote adopted the minutes from the April 20 meeting. All votes were recorded with Council Member Davis absent.

• Amended agenda to add Guest Speaker (6-0, Davis absent)
• Accepted agenda as amended (6-0, Davis absent)
• Adopted April 20 minutes (6-0, Davis absent)

Council Agendas and Minutes

North College Hill City Council will hold third readings and likely vote on three resolutions: a collective bargaining agreement with the Fraternal Order of Police; a community health, wellness, and sustainability framework; and an outdoor fitness court as part of the 2026 National Fitness Campaign. Additionally, a second reading will be held for a resolution authorizing participation in ODOT road salt contracts. The meeting also includes a guest speaker from Hamilton County Public Health and various committee and administrative reports.

• Third reading: RES 04-2026 – collective bargaining agreement between the city and the Fraternal Order of Police, Ohio Labor Council, Inc.
• Third reading: RES 05-2026 – adopting a Community Health, Wellness, and Sustainability Framework for the city, declared an emergency
• Third reading: RES 06-2026 – adopting and allocating funds for an Outdoor Fitness Court as part of the 2026 National Fitness Campaign
• Second reading: RES 07-2026 – authorizing participation in ODOT road salt contracts awarded in 2026, declared an emergency
• Guest speaker from Hamilton County Public Health

The council voted to amend the agenda by adding Ordinance 2026, which would prohibit holding an electronic wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle. The amendment passed unanimously, 6‑0. The amended agenda was then accepted, also 6‑0. Minutes from the April 6 meeting were adopted with a 5‑1‑0 vote (one abstention).

• Amend agenda to add Ordinance 2026 (texting‑while‑driving ban) – passed 6‑0
• Accept agenda as amended – passed 6‑0
• Adopt minutes from April 6 meeting – passed 5‑1‑0 (Clear abstained)

Council Committees

The City and Community Development and Recreation committee will hold a special meeting to review and discuss the University of Cincinnati Outdoor Fitness Program and related grant, as well as an appraisal of the 1500 building. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the meeting is for discussion only.

• Review of University of Cincinnati Outdoor Fitness Program and grant
• Discussion of 1500 building appraisal

Council Agendas and Minutes

North College Hill City Council will hold a second reading for a police collective bargaining agreement and a community health framework. The body will also consider funding for an outdoor fitness court and participation in ODOT road salt contracts.

• RES 04-2026: Collective bargaining agreement with Fraternal Order of Police, Ohio Labor Council, Inc.
• RES 05-2026: Community Health, Wellness, and Sustainability Framework
• RES 06-2026: Funding for an Outdoor Fitness Court® for the 2026 National Fitness Campaign
• RES 07-2026: Participation in 2026 ODOT road salt contracts

The council excused Council Member Clear (5-0) and failed to excuse Council Member Davis (2-3). The agenda and the March 16 minutes were each adopted by a 5-0 vote. A motion to enter executive session to discuss personnel matters passed 6-0. No votes were taken on the three resolutions presented for second or first reading.

• Excused Council Member Clear (5-0)
• Failed to excuse Council Member Davis (2-3)
• Accepted agenda (5-0)
• Adopted March 16 minutes (5-0)
• Entered executive session on personnel matters (6-0)
• No action on RES 04-2026 (second reading, no vote)
• No action on RES 05-2026 (second reading, no vote)
• No action on RES 06-2026 (first reading, no vote)

Council Agendas and Minutes

The North College Hill City Council will hold first readings on three resolutions. One resolution (RES 04-2026) would authorize the city administrator to execute a collective bargaining agreement with the Fraternal Order of Police, Ohio Labor Council, Inc. Another (RES 05-2026) would adopt a community health, wellness, and sustainability framework and declare an emergency, while a third (RES 06-2026) would adopt and allocate funds for an outdoor fitness court as part of the 2026 National Fitness Campaign.

• RES 04-2026: Authorize the city administrator to execute a collective bargaining agreement with the Fraternal Order of Police, Ohio Labor Council, Inc.
• RES 05-2026: Adopt a community health, wellness, and sustainability framework and declare an emergency.
• RES 06-2026: Adopt and allocate funds for an outdoor fitness court as part of the 2026 National Fitness Campaign.

The council amended the agenda to add executive‑session items and approved the amendment unanimously (7‑0). The minutes from the March 2 meeting were adopted by a 7‑0 vote. A motion to enter an executive session under Ohio Revised Code 121.22 G1 and G3 passed unanimously (7‑0). The council also gave first readings to three resolutions concerning collective bargaining, a health‑wellness framework, and an outdoor fitness court.

• Amended agenda to include executive‑session items (7‑0)
• Adopted March 2 minutes (7‑0)
• Entered executive session on employee/attorney matters (7‑0)
• First reading of resolution authorizing collective bargaining agreement (no vote)
• First reading of community health, wellness, and sustainability framework (no vote)
• First reading of resolution to allocate funds for an outdoor fitness court (no vote)

Council Committees

The City and Community Development and Recreation Committee will hold a special meeting to review and discuss all matters related to the University of Cincinnati Outdoor Fitness Program and its associated grant. The meeting is scheduled for March 11, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. at the Senior Center, 1586 Goodman Ave. No decisions are recorded in the agenda; the agenda item is for discussion.

• Review of the University of Cincinnati Outdoor Fitness Program and grant

Council Committees

The North College Hill Public Safety Committee will consider approving the March 2, 2026 meeting minutes. It will receive updates from city administration on speed bumps and on acquiring a generator. The committee will also review the city property at 1819 Dallas Ave and hear safety and code‑enforcement highlights before opening the floor for community comment.

• Accept and approve 2.9.26 meeting minutes
• Update on Speed Bumps from City Administration
• Update on Generator acquisition from City Administration
• Review of 1819 Dallas Ave – City Property
• Safety Highlights from February City Administrator Report

Council Committees

Council Agendas and Minutes

The North College Hill City Council will meet to discuss city business and administrative reports. The primary legislative item is a resolution regarding solid waste and recycling services.

• First reading of RES.03-2026: Resolution authorizing a contract with Rumpke, Inc. for solid waste collection and recycling services

The council voted 6‑0 to suspend the second and third readings of Resolution 03‑2026, then voted 6‑0 to adopt the resolution authorizing a contract with Rumpke, Inc. for solid waste collection and recycling services. Earlier procedural motions – excusing an absent member, accepting the agenda, and adopting the February 17 minutes – also passed unanimously.

• Excused absent Council Member Davis (6‑0)
• Accepted the meeting agenda (6‑0)
• Adopted February 17 minutes (6‑0)
• Suspended second and third readings of Resolution 03‑2026 (6‑0)
• Adopted Resolution 03‑2026 authorizing Rumpke solid‑waste contract (6‑0)

Council Agendas and Minutes

The City Council will take a third reading of Resolution 01‑2026, which proposes a formal censure of a council member for statements and conduct made during an official meeting. The Council will also take a first reading of Ordinance 02‑2026, which would appropriate expenses for a Planning Commission strategic work session. Additional agenda items include public comments, guest speakers, and administrative reports from the Mayor and other officials.

• Third reading of Resolution 01‑2026: formal censure of a council member
• First reading of Ordinance 02‑2026: appropriating expenses for a Planning Commission strategic work session

The council amended the agenda to add an executive session and to include Resolution 02‑2026, which authorizes the city to enter a retail electricity agreement through the local government electricity consortium. Both amendments passed unanimously. The council also adopted the February 2 minutes and approved a 15‑minute recess before resuming the meeting.

• Amended agenda to add executive session (7‑0)
• Amended agenda to add Resolution 02‑2026 authorizing retail electricity agreement (7‑0)
• Accepted agenda as amended (7‑0)
• Adopted minutes from February 2 meeting (7‑0)
• Approved 15‑minute recess (7‑0)
• Returned from recess and resumed meeting (7‑0)

Council Committees

The Rules & Public Policy Committee will examine the city’s offsite public records storage contract, which expires in May 2026, and determine whether a new policy or ordinance is needed. If a policy or ordinance is approved, the matter will move to Administration to obtain vendor quotes. The committee will also consider several rule amendments, including a new Council Expenditures Policy and changes to the committee meeting schedule.

• Review “Request for Expenditure Policy” and “Municipal Volunteer PO Policy” (from 10/9/25)
• Develop new C.R. “Council Expenditures Policy” (from 1/12/26)
• Amend C.R. 10.4 to set committee meeting schedule (2nd and 4th Mondays)
• Examine offsite public records storage contract expiring May 2026 and draft related policy or ordinance
• Various old‑business amendments to council rules (e.g., C.R. 7.3 roll call, C.R. 10.2 responsibilities, C.R. 10.4 minutes approval)

Council Agendas and Minutes

The North College Hill City Council will hold a second reading of Resolution 01-2026, which proposes a formal censure of a council member for statements and conduct during an official meeting. The council will also conduct a first reading of Ordinance 01-2026 to amend and establish salaries and staffing levels for city employees under the city charter. Additional agenda items include public comments, guest speakers, and routine administrative reports.

• Second reading of Resolution 01-2026: formal censure of a city council member
• First reading of Ordinance 01-2026: amend and set salaries and staffing levels for city employees per charter §3.06

The council excused absent member Davis (4‑1‑1). It approved the meeting agenda and the January 20 minutes, each with a 6‑0 vote. Members also amended the Council Rules to change the title “Finance Director” to “Finance Manager” by a 6‑0 vote.

• Excused Council Member Davis (4-1-1)
• Accepted the agenda (6-0)
• Accepted the January 20, 2026 minutes (6-0)
• Amended Council Rules to change title “Finance Director” to “Finance Manager” (6-0)
• Took a 2‑minute recess at 7:53 pm (6-0)

Council Agendas and Minutes

The North College Hill City Council meeting will include routine items such as public comments, a guest speaker, and administrative and committee reports. The council will also enter an executive session, as allowed by Ohio Revised Code §121.22, to discuss the hiring and firing of a public employee. No specific decisions or votes are listed in the agenda.

• Executive session to discuss hire/firing of a public employee
• Public comments and guest speaker State Representative Cindy Abrams
• Administrative reports from Mayor, City Administrator, Law Director, Finance Manager
• Committee reports from City, Community Development and Recreation; Budget and Finance; Rules and Public Policy; Public Safety
• Review of minutes from 1/3/2026 and 1/5/2026

Council amended the agenda to include an officer swearing‑in ceremony, passing the motion 7‑0. The council also added Resolution 01‑2026, a formal censure of a council member, to the agenda with a 6‑1 vote. The body approved amendments to prior meeting minutes and adopted those minutes, each action passing unanimously (7‑0).

• Added officer swearing‑in ceremony to agenda (7‑0)
• Added Resolution 01‑2026 (censure) to agenda (6‑1)
• Accepted the amended agenda (7‑0)
• Amended Jan 3 minutes to insert “vice” before “chair of budget and finance” (7‑0)
• Adopted the amended Jan 3 minutes (7‑0)
• Adopted Jan 5 minutes (7‑0)

Council Committees

The Rules & Public Policy Committee will meet to discuss organizational changes, including new rules for council expenditures and meeting minutes, and review a service agreement with Iron Mountain.

• Status of Walter Drane / Iron Mountain Service Agreement
• NEW Council Rule Governing Council Expenditures
• NEW Council Rule for Approval & Submission of Committee Meeting Minutes
• NEW Policy / Procedure for Onboarding New Council Members
• NEW Policy / Procedure for Engaging the Clerk of Council

The Rules & Public Policy Committee confirmed the meeting agenda without objection. The minutes from the November 10, 2025 meeting were approved after correcting the Clerk of Council's residency from 23 to 22 years. No public comments were received and no motions were taken. Old‑business items were noted as offsite and non‑renewed but no new actions were decided.

• Agenda confirmed (no objection)
• Minutes for Nov 10, 2025 approved with correction to Clerk residency (22 years) (no objection)

Council Agendas and Minutes

The North College Hill City Council will open with standard items such as prayer, roll call, and public comments. Council members will consider the minutes from the December 15, 2025 meeting and receive administrative reports from the mayor, city administrator, law director, and finance director. The agenda also includes discussion of legislation, old business, and new business before adjournment.

The council voted 7‑0 to amend the agenda and add an executive session under Ohio Rev. Code §121.22 for personnel and complaint matters. The amended agenda was then accepted unanimously (7‑0). The council also adopted the December 15, 2025 minutes with a 5‑0‑2 vote.

• Amended agenda to add executive session for personnel matters – passed 7-0
• Accepted agenda as amended – passed 7-0
• Adopted December 15, 2025 minutes – passed 5-0-2

Council Agendas and Minutes

The North College Hill City Council will convene a special meeting on January 3, 2026 at 1:00 pm at the Senior Center, 1586 Goodman Ave. The purpose is an organizational meeting of the council. No specific policy items or contracts are listed for discussion.

The council accepted the agenda (6‑0) and took a five‑minute recess (7‑0). After extensive discussion, members approved the revised council rules, including updates to sections on notices, dress code, and electronic device use. The adoption of the amended rules passed unanimously (7‑0). No other substantive actions were taken.

• Agenda accepted (6-0)
• 5‑minute recess approved (7-0)
• Adopted amended council rules (7-0)

Council Agendas and Minutes

The North College Hill City Council will hold a special meeting to conduct the official installation and swearing‑in of newly elected council members. The meeting is scheduled for January 1, 2026 at 6:00 pm at the Senior Center, 1586 Goodman Ave. No other agenda items are listed.

• Official installation and swearing‑in of newly elected council members at the Senior Center, 1586 Goodman Ave