North College Hill public meetings in 2022

Council Agendas and Minutes

The North College Hill City Council will hold first readings of two ordinances: one making appropriations for the city's 2023 fiscal year, and another making additional appropriations. The meeting will also include audience remarks related to the legislation before adjournment.

• First Reading of Ordinance No. 13-2022: making appropriations for current expenses and other expenditures for the City of North College Hill, Ohio for the period beginning Jan. 1, 2023 and ending Dec. 31, 2023
• First Reading of Ordinance No. 14-2022: an ordinance making additional appropriations

City Council adopted two ordinances regarding city expenditures. One ordinance established appropriations for the 2023 calendar year, and a second ordinance provided additional appropriations.

• Adopted Ord. No 13-2022 for 2023 current expenses and expenditures (5-1)
• Adopted Ord. No 14-2022 for additional appropriations (6-0)

Council Agendas and Minutes

The North College Hill City Council is holding a special meeting to consider two ordinances on second reading: one making appropriations for the city's 2023 operating expenses, and another making additional appropriations. Public comment is limited to the legislation under consideration.

• Second reading of Ordinance 13-2022: appropriations for current expenses and other expenditures for fiscal year 2023
• Second reading of Ordinance 14-2022: making additional appropriations

Council Agendas and Minutes

The North College Hill City Council will hold a special meeting to give third reading to two ordinances: one making appropriations for the city's 2023 operating expenses, and another making additional appropriations. Public comment is allowed on the legislation before the vote.

• Third reading of Ordinance 13-2022: appropriations for current expenses and other expenditures for 2023
• Third reading of Ordinance 14-2022: additional appropriations

Council Agendas and Minutes

This is a regular council meeting with standard procedural items. The agenda includes approval of previous meeting minutes, a communication from the mayor's court, and reports from council committees and administrative staff. No specific legislation, rezonings, or contracts with dollar amounts are listed.

• Minutes from the December 5, 2022 council meeting
• November Mayor's Court Report
• Reports from City, Community Development and Recreation; Budget and Finance; Rules and Public Policy; and Public Safety committees
• Administrative reports from the Mayor, City Administrator, Law Director, and Finance Director

The council adopted the meeting agenda and approved the amended minutes from December 5, 2022. Interim City Administrator Mr. Mosby announced he will step down at the end of the year. Council members discussed the 2023 budget and potential meeting dates for further review.

• Excused Ms. Anderson (6-0)
• Adopted the agenda (4-3)
• Approved amended minutes from 12-05-2022 (6-0)

Council Agendas and Minutes

The North College Hill City Council is meeting to consider a resolution (third reading) that would approve a credit card policy for city employees. The agenda also includes approval of previous meeting minutes, committee reports, and administrative updates from the mayor and department heads.

• Third reading of Resolution No. 18-2022 to approve a credit card policy for city employees
• Approval of Council Meeting Minutes from November 21, 2022
• Reports from City, Community Development and Recreation, Budget and Finance, Rules and Public Policy, and Public Safety committees
• Administrative reports from Mayor, City Administrator, Law Director, and Finance Director

Council approved a credit card policy for city employees. The Urban Fast Forward team presented preliminary results for a new 20-year comprehensive plan, and council members discussed the need for a temporary 2023 first-quarter budget.

• Approved credit card policy for city employees (Res. No 18-2022) (5-0)
• Adopted meeting agenda (5-0)
• Adopted minutes from 11-21-2022 meeting (5-0)

Council Agendas and Minutes

The North College Hill City Council will hold a regular meeting on November 21, 2022. The agenda includes second reading of a credit card policy for employees, first readings of resolutions to approve real estate purchase and set tax levies, and a third reading of an ordinance for additional appropriations. Committee and administrative reports will also be presented.

• Second reading of RES. NO 18-2022: credit card policy for city employees
• First reading of RES. NO 19-2022: purchase of real estate
• First reading of RES. NO 20-2022: tax levies certified to county auditor
• Third reading of ORD. NO 11-2022: additional appropriations
• October Mayor’s Court Report

City Council approved the purchase of the Senior Center property and authorized tax levies based on Budget Commission rates. Council also adopted an ordinance for additional appropriations. The Senior Center is expected to reopen in early 2023.

• Adopted agenda (7-0)
• Adopted November 7, 2022 meeting minutes (7-0)
• Approved Res. No. 19-2022 to purchase real estate for the Senior Center (7-0)
• Approved Res. No. 20-2022 accepting Budget Commission rates and authorizing tax levies (7-0)
• Adopted Ord. No. 11-2022 for additional appropriations (7-0)

NCH Tree Board

The Tree Advisory Board confirmed Oliver Lester as the official arborist for consultation and planting events. The board also coordinated the 2023 Tree City USA application and discussed potential tree planting at Dumele Park for next year.

• Appointed Oliver Lester as official arborist for consultation and planting events
• Assigned Mimi Anderson to submit 2023 Tree City USA application by 12/02

Council Agendas and Minutes

The North College Hill City Council will hold a regular meeting on November 7, 2022, with a swearing-in ceremony for police officers. The council will consider a resolution to approve a credit card policy for city employees and two ordinances for additional appropriations. Public comment is invited before and after legislation is discussed.

• Swearing-in ceremony for police officers
• First reading of Resolution No. 18-2022: Approve a credit card policy for city employees
• Second reading of Ordinance No. 11-2022: Additional appropriations
• First reading of Ordinance No. 12-2022: Additional appropriations

City Council adopted a new credit card policy for employees and approved two ordinances for additional appropriations. The council also authorized a street mural proposal for Alley B and updated committee assignments.

• Approved Res. No 18-2022 establishing a credit card policy for city employees (7-0)
• Approved Ord. No 11-2022 and Ord. No 12-2022 for additional appropriations (7-0)
• Approved proposal by Monte Jones for street murals on Alley B (7-0)
• Removed Ms. Anderson from Public Safety and Rules and Public Policy committees (7-0)
• Appointed Ms. Dewald as Vice Chair of Public Safety Committee (7-0)
• Adopted meeting agenda (7-0)
• Adopted 10-17-2022 meeting minutes (7-0)
• Swore in three new police officers

NCH Recreation Commission

The commission discussed setting the 2023 events calendar to allow the Recreation Director to solicit sponsorships. Members also discussed potentially changing the 2023 meeting frequency to every other month or quarterly. No formal votes or decisions were recorded.

Council Agendas and Minutes

The North College Hill City Council will hold its regular meeting on October 17, 2022. The main legislative items are two ordinances up for third and final reading: one authorizing an agreement with Hamilton County for improvements to Hamilton Avenue, and another assessing costs for private lead line replacement to certain property owners.

• Third reading of ORD. NO 09-2022: agreement with Hamilton County for Hamilton Avenue improvements
• Third reading of ORD. NO 10-2022: assessing costs of private lead line replacement for participating property owners
• Approval of minutes from the October 3, 2022 council meeting
• Reports from Mayor, City Administrator, Law Director, and Finance Director
• Public comment period for items on the agenda

Council Agendas and Minutes

The North College Hill City Council will hold a meeting to discuss infrastructure and financial ordinances. The body is reviewing agreements for road improvements and the assessment of private lead line replacement costs.

• Second reading of Ord. No 09-2022: Agreement with Board of Hamilton County Commissioners for Hamilton Avenue improvements
• Second reading of Ord. No 10-2022: Assessment of private lead line replacement costs for participating property owners
• First reading of Ord. No 11-2022: Ordinance for additional appropriations

Council voted unanimously to adopt the agenda and the August 19, 2022 minutes (with one abstention). Ordinance 11-2022, making additional appropriations, was sent back to the Budget and Finance Committee for further discussion. No final decisions were made on other legislation; items remain in first or second reading.

• Adopted the meeting agenda (7-0)
• Adopted August 19, 2022 council minutes (6-0-1, one abstention)
• Sent Ordinance 11-2022 (additional appropriations) back to Budget and Finance Committee

NCH Tree Board

The North College Hill Tree Board is holding a regular meeting to discuss upcoming events, the status of previously planted trees, and requirements for the Tree City USA program. No formal decisions or votes are listed on the agenda.

• Upcoming events
• Status update of trees already planted
• Tree City USA requirements

The North College Hill Tree Board met on September 19, 2022, and discussed plans for the upcoming Fall Fest, including giving away 7 Red Bud trees to residents. The board also reviewed its Facebook page and discussed recruiting new members. No formal votes or decisions were recorded.

• Discussed uploading photos and educational content to the board's Facebook page
• Planned to bring 7 Red Bud trees and a tri-fold display to Fall Fest for resident giveaway and member recruitment

Council Agendas and Minutes

The North College Hill City Council will review several legislative items including a contract for Marshall Peter Dumele Park and a Hamilton Avenue improvement agreement. The meeting also includes discussions on supplemental pay for the Finance Manager and private lead line replacement costs.

• Resolution 14-2022: Contract with Nemann for Marshall Peter Dumele Park improvements
• Resolution 17-2022: Renewal of a tax levy in excess of the ten-mill limitation
• Ordinance 06-2022: Supplemental pay for Lawanda Willis for Finance Manager duties
• Ordinance 09-2022: Agreement with Hamilton County Commissioners for Hamilton Avenue improvements
• Ordinance 10-2022: Assessment of costs for private lead line replacements

Council approved a contract for improvement of Marshall Peter Dumele Park (5-0) and rejected a supplemental pay for finance manager duties (3-2). A resolution to renew a tax levy was sent back to committee. Council also discussed Hamilton Avenue repairs and senior center reopening.

• Approved contract with Nemann for Marshall Peter Dumele Park improvements (5-0)
• Rejected supplemental pay to Lawanda Willis for finance manager duties (3-2)
• Sent tax levy renewal resolution back to Budget and Finance Committee (5-0)
• Approved minutes from August 1, 2022 meeting (5-0)
• Adopted meeting agenda (5-0)
• Excused absent members (4-4)
• Entered executive session to discuss employee hiring (5-0)
• Failed to amend agenda to add first reading of Ordinance 11-2022 (3-2)

Council Agendas and Minutes

The North College Hill City Council is meeting to consider several second-reading resolutions and ordinances, including a contract for Marshall Peter Dumele Park improvements, collective bargaining agreements with firefighter and police unions, a supplemental pay for finance manager duties, and approval of codified ordinance updates. The council will also discuss new business, including funding for Hamilton Ave work and a minimum square footage requirement for residential structures.

• Resolution 14-2022: Authorize contract with Nemann for Marshall Peter Dumele Park improvements
• Resolution 15-2022: Collective bargaining agreement with IAFF Local 5279 (full-time firefighters)
• Resolution 16-2022: Collective bargaining agreement with FOP-OLCI (part-time police officers)
• Ordinance 06-2022: Supplemental pay to Lawanda Willis for finance manager duties
• New business: legislation for Hamilton Ave funding and minimum residential square footage

Council unanimously approved second-reading resolutions authorizing collective bargaining agreements with the full-time firefighters union (IAFF Local 5279) and part-time police officers union (FOP-OLCI). Also approved were replacement pages to the city's codified ordinances and a supplemental pay for the finance manager. The meeting included reports on Wise Park renovations, senior center closure, and economic development planning.

• Approved collective bargaining agreement with full-time firefighters, IAFF Local 5279 (7-0)
• Approved collective bargaining agreement with part-time police officers, FOP-OLCI (7-0)
• Approved supplemental pay to Lawanda Willis for finance manager duties (7-0)
• Approved replacement pages to codified ordinances (ORD 07-2022) (7-0)
• Approved replacement pages to codified ordinances (ORD 08-2022) (7-0)
• Added Ms. Alexander to Budget and Finance and City Community Development and Recreation committees (7-0)
• Added Ms. Dewald to Rules and Policies and Public Safety committees (7-0)
• Entered executive session to discuss real estate and personnel (7-0)

NCH Recreation Commission

The Recreation Commission met and received a presentation from Hamilton County Health Department's WeThrive! program. No formal votes were taken; the only action was directing the Recreation Director to draft official recommendations for the Dumele Park splash pad for review with the City Administrator and Mayor.

• Reviewed competitor and market analysis for Dumele Park splash pad
• Directed Recreation Director to write up official splash pad recommendations for review with City Administrator and Mayor

Council Agendas and Minutes

The North College Hill City Council is meeting to consider several first-reading resolutions and ordinances, including a contract for park improvements, collective bargaining agreements with firefighters and part-time police officers, and a supplemental pay for finance manager duties. The agenda also includes routine reports, minutes approval, and an executive session for personnel and legal matters.

• Resolution 14-2022: authorize contract with Nemann for Marshall Peter Dumele Park improvements
• Resolution 15-2022: collective bargaining agreement with IAFF Local 5279 (full-time firefighters)
• Resolution 16-2022: collective bargaining agreement with FOP-OLCI (part-time police officers)
• Ordinance 06-2022: supplemental pay to Lawanda Willis for finance manager duties
• Ordinances 07-2022 and 08-2022: approve replacement pages to codified ordinances

Council passed an amendment to Ordinance 01-2022 changing the Clerk of Council's pay to "$ = to council" and making it retroactive to 7/21/21 (6-0). All motions to suspend readings on several first-reading resolutions and ordinances failed, meaning those items remain in first reading. Council also entered executive session to discuss employment, compensation, and legal matters.

• Amended Ordinance 01-2022 to set Clerk of Council pay to "$ = to council", retroactive to 7/21/21 (6-0)
• Motion to suspend readings on Res. 14-2022 (Marshall Peter Dumele Park contract) failed (3-3)
• Motion to suspend readings on Res. 15-2022 (full-time firefighters CBA) failed (3-3)
• Motion to suspend readings on Res. 16-2022 (part-time police CBA) failed (3-3)
• Motion to suspend readings on Ord. 06-2022 (supplemental pay for finance manager) failed (5-1)
• Motion to suspend readings on Ord. 07-2022 (codified ordinance replacement pages) failed (5-1)
• Approved agenda (6-0)
• Approved minutes from 06-06-2022, 07-05-2022, and 07-07-2022 (5-0, 1 abstention)

NCH Recreation Commission

The minutes for the North College Hill Recreation Commission meeting on July 19, 2022, contain no readable substantive content. The text is largely composed of placeholder tokens and formatting artifacts, with no clear motions, approvals, or discussions. As a result, no decisions can be reported.

NCH Tree Board

The North College Hill Tree Board is holding a regular meeting to discuss upcoming events, the status of previously planted trees, and requirements for the Tree City USA designation. The agenda is brief and contains only discussion items, with no votes or specific actions listed.

• Upcoming events
• Status update of trees already planted
• Tree City USA requirements

The NCH Tree Board discussed and assigned tasks for Tree City signage, a council chamber plaque, and a tree watering schedule. No formal votes were taken; all items were action items for members to complete.

• Requested Tree City sign near Cross County Exit Ramp
• Located Tree City sign eastbound on Galbraith Rd.
• Agreed to hang plaque in Council Chambers (Jevette to pick spot)
• Agreed to water trees 2x/week, with Carla doing 1x/week
• Assigned Sean to estimate watering hours and email Wendi about reporting hours/dollars toward $19,800/year

Council Agendas and Minutes

The North College Hill City Council is holding a special meeting to take final votes on two pieces of legislation. The council will decide on a resolution to de-certify assessments to the county auditor for the tax duplicate, and an ordinance directing the city finance manager to submit a preliminary 2023 tax budget. Public comments on these items will be heard before the votes.

• Third reading of Resolution No. 13-2022 to de-certify assessments to the county auditor
• Third reading of Ordinance No. 05-2022 for the finance manager to submit a preliminary 2023 tax budget

The North College Hill City Council held a special meeting and unanimously approved two pieces of legislation. Resolution No. 13-2022 de-certifies assessments to the county auditor for placement on the tax duplicate, and Ordinance No. 05-2022 directs the city finance manager to submit a preliminary 2023 tax budget to the county auditor. Both measures passed 7-0 with no public remarks.

• Adopted Resolution No. 13-2022 to de-certify assessments to the county auditor (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 05-2022 for the finance manager to submit a preliminary 2023 tax budget (7-0)

Council Agendas and Minutes

The North College Hill City Council is holding its regular meeting with a largely procedural agenda. The main items are second readings of a resolution to de-certify assessments to the county auditor and an ordinance directing the finance manager to submit a preliminary 2023 tax budget. Public comment is invited before and during the meeting.

• Second reading of Resolution 13-2022 to de-certify assessments to the county auditor
• Second reading of Ordinance 05-2022 for the finance manager to submit a preliminary 2023 tax budget
• Approval of minutes from the June 6, 2022 council meeting

The council approved the agenda and excused two absent members, but did not approve the June minutes due to lack of eligible voters. No legislation was passed; instead, a special council meeting was scheduled for July 7 to hold third readings on Ordinance 05-2022 (preliminary 2023 tax budget) and Resolution 13-2022 (de-certify assessments). Discussion included splash pad costs, park improvements, and a resident's request to change the noise ordinance.

• Excused Ms. Dewald and Ms. Underwood from meeting (5-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (5-0)
• Scheduled special council meeting for July 7, 2022, at 6:15 PM for third reading of Ordinance 05-2022 and Resolution 13-2022
• Added Resolution 13-2022 to special meeting agenda
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

NCH Recreation Commission

The Recreation Commission met on June 21, 2022, with only two members present (Anneliese Clear and Charlene Meyer), lacking a quorum. They discussed facility shortages, potential partnerships (e.g., Enriching Kidz), and fundraising challenges, including the need for a 501(c)(3) status. No formal votes or decisions were made; action items were assigned for follow-up.

• No formal votes or decisions made due to lack of quorum
• Discussed partnering with Enriching Kidz for youth programs (no action taken)
• Agreed to add dog training and home improvement classes to program research list
• Assigned action item: Ms. Meyer to confirm school facility use procedure
• Assigned action item: Ms. Clear to contact additional churches for facility space
• Assigned action item: Ms. Clear to draft 501(c)(3) proposal for July 11 committee meeting

NCH Tree Board

The North College Hill Tree Board is holding a regular meeting to discuss upcoming events, the status of previously planted trees, and requirements for the Tree City USA designation. No formal decisions or votes are listed on the agenda.

• Status update on trees already planted
• Tree City USA requirements review
• Upcoming events discussion

The NCH Tree Board discussed next steps for Veterans Park, including creating an educational flier and planting mint around the trees. They agreed to plant mint and set action items for outreach and website setup. No formal votes were taken; decisions were made by consensus.

• Agreed to plant mint around trees at Veterans Park
• Action item: Confirm Tree City flag and plaque are on display
• Action item: Set up official website for Tree Board
• Action item: Work on educational flier/brochure
• Action item: Reach out to churches about watering assistance
• Action item: Mary Jo to request Oliver as arborist, remove Scot from email list

Council Agendas and Minutes

The North College Hill City Council meeting includes discussions on de-certifying assessments and submitting the preliminary 2023 tax budget. The council will also consider supplemental pay for Lawanda Willis for finance manager duties.

• First reading of Resolution No. 13-2022 to de-certify assessments to the County Auditor
• Third reading of Ordinance No. 04-2022 regarding supplemental pay for Lawanda Willis
• First reading of Ordinance No. 05-2022 for the preliminary 2023 tax budget submission

The council held its regular meeting on June 6, 2022, with five members present and two excused. The only substantive vote was on Ordinance No. 04-2022, which would have authorized supplemental pay to Lawanda Willis for finance manager duties; the motion to adopt failed 3-2. Other items were procedural, including approving the agenda and prior minutes, and hearing committee and administrative reports.

• Excused absences for Zorb and Anderson (5-0)
• Approved agenda (5-0)
• Approved minutes from 05-16-2022 (5-0)
• Failed to adopt Ordinance 04-2022 for supplemental pay to Lawanda Willis (3-2)

Council Agendas and Minutes

The North College Hill City Council is holding its regular meeting with several administrative reports and two pieces of legislation up for second reading. The council will consider authorizing the city administrator to apply for transit infrastructure funds and to execute related contracts, as well as an ordinance to provide supplemental pay to Lawanda Willis for finance manager duties. The agenda also includes routine items like minutes approval, committee reports, and public comment periods.

• Second reading of Resolution 12-2022 authorizing application to Transit Infrastructure Fund Program(s)
• Second reading of Ordinance 04-2022 authorizing supplemental pay to Lawanda Willis for finance manager duties
• Public comment periods before and after legislation
• Reports from Mayor, City Administrator, Law Director, and Finance Director

The council voted 7-0 to adopt Resolution 12-2022, authorizing the city administrator to apply for and execute contracts under the Transit Infrastructure Fund program. The ordinance for a supplemental pay to Lawanda Willis for finance manager duties was given a second reading but no vote was taken. The meeting also included committee reports and a move into executive session to discuss pending litigation.

• Adopted Resolution 12-2022 authorizing transit infrastructure fund application (7-0)
• Approved agenda (7-0)
• Approved minutes from 05-02-2022 (7-0)
• Moved into executive session to discuss pending litigation (7-0)

Council Agendas and Minutes

The North College Hill City Council will review legislation regarding a police levy renewal and an interest-free loan for road improvements. The meeting also includes discussions on transit infrastructure funding and supplemental pay for the Finance Manager.

• Third reading of Resolution 10-2022 to proceed with renewing the existing police levy
• First reading of Resolution 12-2022 to apply for the Transit Infrastructure Fund Program
• Third reading of Ordinance 02-2022 to accept an Ohio Public Works Commission interest-free loan for road improvements
• First reading of Ordinance 04-2022 regarding supplemental pay for Lawanda Willis
• Executive session to discuss the salary ordinance for a part-time Accounts Receivable position

The council approved a resolution to proceed with renewing the existing police levy, passing 7-0. It also adopted an ordinance accepting an Ohio Public Works Commission interest-free loan for road improvements, passing 5-2. A motion to suspend readings for a supplemental pay ordinance for finance manager duties failed 4-3. The meeting included committee reports and public comments on local issues.

• Approved resolution to renew police levy (7-0)
• Adopted ordinance for OPWC interest-free road improvement loan (5-2)
• Failed to suspend readings for supplemental pay to Lawanda Willis (4-3)
• Approved amended agenda (7-0)
• Approved minutes from 04-18-2022 (6-0, one abstention)

NCH Recreation Commission

The NCH Recreation Commission held its 2022 kickoff meeting, setting a monthly meeting schedule and discussing upcoming events. The commission agreed to change the Memorial Day parade route to improve safety, either by adding traffic control at Hamilton Ave or ending the parade at school parking lots. No formal votes were taken; all items were discussion and planning only.

• Set 2022 meeting schedule: 3rd Tuesday monthly at 6pm, virtual OK
• Agreed to use Teams as preferred collaboration app between meetings
• Planned parade route safety change: traffic control at Hamilton Ave or end at school lots
• Discussed adding after-party/festival to parade next year
• Discussed charging for-profit businesses/politicians for parade participation next year
• Discussed new Juneteenth Jam event idea
• Identified facility rental challenges: Senior Center $250 cost-prohibitive
• Adjourned at 8:20 PM

Council Agendas and Minutes

The North College Hill City Council is meeting to handle routine business and consider several pieces of legislation. Items include a second reading of a resolution to proceed with renewing the police levy, a second reading of an ordinance authorizing an interest-free loan for road improvements, and a first reading of an ordinance for additional appropriations. The council will also discuss CBD stores under new business.

• Second reading of Resolution No. 10-2022 to renew the police levy in excess of the ten mill limitation
• Second reading of Ordinance No. 02-2022 to accept an Ohio Public Works Commission interest-free loan for road improvements
• First reading of Ordinance No. 03-2022 making additional appropriations
• Discussion of Cannabidiol (CBD) stores under new business

The council approved a motion to conduct a traffic study on Emerson and Parish to consider adding stop signs, after initially withdrawing the motion to seek legal advice. The council also appointed Ms. Anderson as the RITA delegate and confirmed Ms. Zorb as the alternate. No other substantive decisions were made; most items were reports or discussions.

• Approved agenda (6-0)
• Approved minutes of 04-04-2022 (6-0)
• Appointed Ms. Zorb as president pro tempore (6-0)
• Appointed Ms. Anderson as RITA delegate (6-0)
• Confirmed Ms. Zorb as RITA alternate (6-0)
• Approved traffic study on Emerson and Parish (6-0)

NCH Tree Board

The North College Hill Tree Board is holding a regular meeting to discuss upcoming events, the status of previously planted trees, and requirements for the Tree City USA designation. The agenda is brief and contains only discussion topics, with no specific decisions or proposals listed.

• Upcoming events
• Status update of trees already planted
• Tree City USA requirements

Council Agendas and Minutes

The North College Hill City Council is meeting to consider several items, including resolutions on a police levy renewal, a collective bargaining agreement with the police union, and participation in a state accounting network. The agenda also includes routine reports and proclamations.

• First reading of Resolution 10-2022 to proceed with renewal of the police levy in excess of the ten mill limitation
• Third reading of Resolution 11-2022 to authorize a collective bargaining agreement with the Fraternal Order of Police, Ohio Labor Council, Inc.
• Third reading of Resolution 09-2022 to approve an agreement with the Ohio Auditor of State for the Uniform Accounting Network
• Arbor Day Proclamation by the Mayor
• Presentation by Gage Bradford from Hamilton County R3source

Council approved a collective bargaining agreement with the Fraternal Order of Police and a resolution to participate in the Ohio Auditor of State's Uniform Accounting Network. A resolution to proceed with renewing the police levy was given a first reading, and an ordinance to accept an interest-free loan for road improvements was added to the agenda and given a first reading.

• Adopted RES. NO 09-2022, agreement with Ohio Auditor of State for Uniform Accounting Network (5-0)
• Adopted RES. NO 11-2022, collective bargaining agreement with Fraternal Order of Police (5-0)
• First reading of RES. NO 10-2022, police levy renewal resolution
• First reading of ORD. NO 02-2022, interest-free loan for road improvements
• Approved amended agenda to add ORD. NO 02-2022 (5-0)
• Approved minutes from 03-21-2022 (4-0, 1 abstention)
• Excused Ms. Dewald (5-0)
• Held executive session on employee compensation and collective bargaining (5-0)

Council Agendas and Minutes

The North College Hill City Council meeting includes second readings for two resolutions. One resolution involves an agreement with the Ohio Auditor of State, and the other authorizes a collective bargaining agreement with the Fraternal Order of Police.

• Resolution 09-2022: Agreement with the Ohio Auditor of State to participate in the Uniform Accounting Network
• Resolution 11-2022: Collective bargaining agreement between the City and the Fraternal Order of Police, Ohio Labor Council, Inc.

Council held its regular meeting on March 21, 2022, with all members present except Ms. Underwood, who was excused. The agenda and prior meeting minutes were approved unanimously. Council heard reports on committee cancellations, a potential tree removal at Wise Park, and a Food Truck Friday event. A motion to direct administration to draft legislation for street improvements on Larann and Dordine lanes, funded by a $744k zero-interest loan, failed 2-3. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved agenda (5-0)
• Approved minutes from 03-07-2022 meeting (5-0)
• Excused Ms. Underwood from meeting (5-0)
• Motion to draft street repair legislation for Larann and Dordine lanes failed (2-3)

NCH Tree Board

The North College Hill Tree Board met on March 9, 2022, to discuss the status of previously planted trees. The board also reviewed Tree City USA requirements and upcoming events.

• Status update of trees already planted
• Review of Tree City USA requirements

The board scheduled its Arbor Day event for Saturday, April 30, following the city cleanup, at Betts Park starting at 1:00 PM. Six pawpaw trees will be planted, with supplies and logistics assigned to members. The board also discussed the Tree City USA event on April 22 and set the next meeting for April 6.

• Scheduled Arbor Day event for Saturday 4/30 at Betts Park starting at 1:00 PM
• Planned to plant 6 pawpaw trees at the event
• Assigned Mary Jo to secure funds for trees and mulch from finance directors
• Assigned Sean to procure 6 trees from nurseries and transport them
• Confirmed DAV will provide lunch and music secured for the event
• Scheduled next meeting for Wed 4/6 at 6:30 PM

Council Agendas and Minutes

The North College Hill City Council meeting includes first readings for a resolution to renew the existing police levy and a resolution to authorize a collective bargaining agreement with the Fraternal Order of Police. The agenda also includes an agreement with the Ohio Auditor of State regarding the Uniform Accounting Network.

• First reading of Res. No 10-2022 to proceed with the renewal of the existing police levy
• First reading of Res. No 11-2022 for a collective bargaining agreement with the Fraternal Order of Police, Ohio Labor Council, Inc.
• First reading of Res. No 09-2022 to approve an agreement with the Ohio Auditor of State
• Oath of office ceremony

Council voted to remove the first reading of Resolutions 10-2022 and 2-2022 from the agenda, and approved the amended agenda. A motion to suspend readings for Resolution 09-2022 (Uniform Accounting Network agreement) failed. Council also appointed Ms. Dukes Dean as chair of the Finance and Budget committee.

• Removed first reading of Res. 10-2022 and 2-2022 from agenda (5-2)
• Approved amended agenda (6-1)
• Approved minutes of 02-22-2022 meeting (7-0)
• Motion to suspend readings for Res. 09-2022 failed (4-3)
• Appointed Ms. Dukes Dean as chair of Finance and Budget committee (7-0)

Council Agendas and Minutes

The North College Hill City Council will review several resolutions and an ordinance. Items include updates to city employee salaries and staffing levels, as well as participation in state road salt contracts.

• Ordinance 01-2022: Amending and establishing salaries and staffing levels for city employees
• Resolution 05-2022: Authorizing participation in ODOT road salt contracts
• Resolution 06-2022: Applying for Ohio Public Works Commission improvement programs
• Resolution 07-2022: Approving the purchase of a vehicle for the Fire Department
• Proclamation for Greater Cincinnati African American Heart Association

Council adopted Ordinance 01-2022, amending salaries and staffing levels for city employees, after removing a section and excluding a member with a conflict of interest. The vote was 6-1. Council also approved resolutions for ODOT road salt contracts, an Ohio Public Works Commission application, and a fire department vehicle purchase.

• Adopted Ordinance 01-2022 (salaries and staffing levels) as amended, 6-1.
• Removed Mimi Anderson from the salary ordinance due to a conflict of interest, 5-1 with one abstention.
• Removed Section III, second paragraph from the salary ordinance, 7-0.
• Adopted Resolution 05-2022 (ODOT road salt contracts), 7-0.
• Adopted Resolution 06-2022 (Ohio Public Works Commission application), 7-0.
• Adopted Resolution 07-2022 (fire department vehicle purchase), 7-0.
• Adopted Resolution 08-2022 (final resolution), 7-0.
• Approved agenda as amended, 7-0.

NCH Tree Board

The North College Hill Tree Board will hold a regular meeting on February 16, 2022. The agenda includes updates on previously planted trees and Tree City USA requirements.

• Status update of trees already planted
• Discussion of Tree City USA requirements
• Review of upcoming events

The Municipal Tree Advisory Board discussed plans for the required Arbor Day celebration, with members assigned to coordinate with the mayor, schools, and churches. The group also converged on planting 6 pawpaw trees at Betts Park and discussed a tree inventory survey. No formal votes were taken; all items were discussion and action items.

• Mary Jo to ask Mayor Nichols to proclaim Arbor Day
• Mary Jo and Scot to take charge of Arbor Day event
• Carla to contact Superintendent Blalock about student involvement
• Jevette to reach out to NCH churches for Arbor Day participation
• Group converged on 6 pawpaw trees at Betts Park (discussion)
• Scot offered to perform tree inventory on 3/5 and 3/6
• Group discussed moving Christmas tree to 1646 Galbraith Road; Scot to inspect site

Council Agendas and Minutes

The North College Hill City Council will review several legislative items, including participation in ODOT road salt contracts and applications for state capital improvement programs. The meeting also includes the swearing-in of Cody Lee and Craig Cheney.

• First reading of Res. No 05-2022 regarding ODOT road salt contracts
• First reading of Res. No 06-2022 for Ohio Public Works Commission program applications
• First reading of Res. No 07-2022 for a Fire Department vehicle purchase
• Second reading of Ord. No 01-2022 to amend city employee salaries and staffing levels

Council voted 7-0 to ask the administration to wait one month before moving forward on the impound lot, following concerns raised about its location and timing relative to the comprehensive plan. Several resolutions and an ordinance were introduced for first or second reading, but no final action was taken on them. The meeting also included an executive session on personnel matters.

• Approved agenda (7-0)
• Approved minutes from 01-18-2022 (7-0)
• Motion to wait one month on impound lot passed (7-0)
• Motion to suspend readings for ODOT salt resolution failed (5-2)
• Entered executive session on personnel (7-0)
• Reconvened after executive session (7-0)
• Adjourned (7-0)

Council Agendas and Minutes

The North College Hill City Council is meeting to handle routine business, including approving prior minutes and receiving committee and administrative reports. The main legislative action is a first reading of an ordinance to amend and establish city employee salaries and staffing levels. The council will also give second readings to two resolutions regarding county tax matters.

• First reading: Ord. No. 01-2022, amending and establishing salaries and staffing levels for city employees
• Second reading: Res. No. 01-2022, requesting the county auditor to make advance payment of taxes
• Second reading: Res. No. 03-2022, certifying assessments to the county auditor for the tax duplicate

Council approved amendments to the salary ordinance (ORD 01-2022), including striking the clerk's monthly amount and adjusting a finance specialist line item, and adding effective dates. A proposed amendment to strike a section failed. Council also adopted two resolutions requesting the county auditor to make advance tax payments and certify assessments for the tax duplicate.

• Approved agenda (7-0)
• Approved 01-03-2022 minutes (6-0, one abstention)
• Amended salary ordinance to strike clerk's monthly amount and set finance specialist line item to 18.54 (6-0, one abstention)
• Amended salary ordinance to add effective dates Jan 1, 2022 and Jan 1, 2023 (5-1, one abstention)
• Failed to strike section III paragraph 2 from salary ordinance (3-4, one abstention)
• Adopted RES 01-2022 requesting advance tax payment (7-0)
• Adopted RES 03-2022 certifying assessments to county auditor (7-0)

NCH Tree Board

The North College Hill Tree Board is holding a regular meeting to discuss upcoming events, the status of previously planted trees, and requirements for the Tree City USA program. The agenda is brief and contains no specific decisions or proposals.

• Upcoming events
• Status update of trees already planted
• Tree City USA requirements

The Municipal Tree Advisory Board held its initial meeting and elected officers, establishing itself as a 7-member board to meet Tree City USA requirements. The board reviewed the four criteria for Tree City designation, including a $19,200 annual tree budget, and scheduled future meetings.

• Elected Jevette Williams as Chair, Mary Jo Zorb as Co-Chair, Sean O'Rourke as Secretary
• Established 7-member board with 6 residents and 1 professional arborist
• Set annual tree budget requirement of $19,200 for Tree City status
• Scheduled next meeting for Wed 2/9 at 6:30 PM

Council Agendas and Minutes

The North College Hill City Council is meeting to consider several resolutions, including renewing a police levy, certifying assessments, and authorizing a collective bargaining agreement with part-time firefighters. The meeting also includes the swearing-in of newly elected members and an executive session to discuss possible pending litigation.

• Resolution 01-2022 requesting advance payment of taxes from county auditor
• Resolution 02-2022 declaring necessity to renew police levy over ten mill limitation
• Resolution 03-2022 certifying assessments to county auditor for tax duplicate
• Resolution 04-2022 authorizing collective bargaining agreement with AFSCME Local 2372 for part-time firefighters

The council approved two resolutions: one to renew a police department levy and another to authorize a collective bargaining agreement with part-time firefighters. Both were adopted unanimously after suspending the readings. A motion to remove two resolutions from the agenda failed, and the meeting minutes were approved with one abstention.

• Adopted Resolution 02-2022 to renew police levy (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution 04-2022 authorizing firefighter collective bargaining agreement (7-0)
• Approved meeting minutes from Nov 15, Dec 16, Dec 20, Dec 22 (6-0, 1 abstention)
• Failed motion to remove Resolutions 02-2022 and 03-2022 from agenda (3-4)
• Approved 2022 council calendar (4-2, 1 abstention)
• Appointed Dukes Dean as Vice Chair of Community Development & Recreation (7-0)
• Failed motion to appoint Zorb as Budget and Finance chair (3-4)
• Entered executive session for compensation and litigation (7-0)