North College Hill public meetings in 2024
38 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Council Committees
The Budget and Finance Committee is holding a special meeting on December 27, 2024, to discuss the proposed 2025 budget for North College Hill. The agenda consists solely of this budget discussion; no votes or decisions are scheduled.
- Discussion of the North College Hill 2025 Budget
Council Agendas and Minutes
The North College Hill City Council is holding a special meeting to give second reading to Ordinance No. 10-2024, which appropriates funds for city expenses and expenditures for the 2025 calendar year. This is a procedural step toward adopting the annual budget.
- Second reading of Ord. No. 10-2024: appropriations for current expenses and other expenditures for January–December 2025
The North College Hill City Council held a special meeting on December 27, 2024, and adopted two amended ordinances: one making additional appropriations (ORD No. 09-2024) and one making appropriations for current expenses for 2025 (ORD No. 10-2024). Both ordinances were amended with updated amounts before final adoption. The 2025 appropriations ordinance passed 6-1, while the additional appropriations ordinance passed 7-0.
- Adopted ORD No. 09-2024, additional appropriations, as amended (7-0)
- Adopted ORD No. 10-2024, 2025 appropriations, as amended (6-1)
- Suspended further readings for both ordinances (7-0 each)
- Amended ORD No. 09-2024 with updated amounts (7-0)
- Amended ORD No. 10-2024 with corrected line items (7-0)
Council Agendas and Minutes
The North College Hill City Council will hold third reading of a memorandum of understanding with AFSCME Local 2372, likely for a final vote. They will also conduct second readings on an application for state infrastructure funds and a road reconstruction contract for Oak Knoll Drive, Corcoran Place, and Baywood Lane. First readings include an emergency ordinance to amend city employee salaries and staffing levels, plus ordinances for additional appropriations and the 2025 budget.
- Third reading of ORD 07-2024: MOU between city and AFSCME Ohio Council 8, Local 2372
- Second reading of RES 18-2024: Contract for reconstruction of Oak Knoll Drive, Corcoran Place and Baywood Lane
- First reading of ORD 08-2024: Amend and establish salaries and staffing levels, declared an emergency
- First reading of ORD 10-2024: Appropriations for current expenses for calendar year 2025
- Second reading of RES 17-2024: Application to Ohio Public Works Commission for capital/local transportation improvement programs
Council approved several time-sensitive items, including appropriating remaining ARPA funds (Ord 11-2024), authorizing Ohio Public Works Commission applications (Res 17-2024), and contracting for Oak Knoll Drive reconstruction (Res 18-2024). It also adopted the AFSCME MOU (Ord 07-2024) and approved the 2025 council calendar. The 2025 budget (Ord 10-2024) was not passed; special meetings were scheduled for December 27 to address it.
- Adopted Ord 07-2024 AFSCME MOU (6-0)
- Adopted Res 17-2024 OPWC application authorization (6-0)
- Adopted Res 18-2024 Oak Knoll Drive reconstruction contract (6-0)
- Adopted Ord 11-2024 ARPA fund appropriation (6-0)
- Approved 2025 Council Calendar (6-0)
- Appointed Kathy Cureton to Charter Review Commission (4-2)
- Increased council TV allocation to $2,000 (5-1)
- Scheduled special meetings for Dec 27 to pass 2025 budget (5-0)
Council Agendas and Minutes
The North College Hill City Council will hold a second reading and vote on Ordinance 07-2024 to approve a memorandum of understanding with AFSCME Local 2372. It will also have a first reading of Resolution 17-2024 to authorize applying for Ohio Public Works Commission capital and transportation improvement programs. The meeting includes approval of previous minutes, committee reports, and public comment periods.
- Second reading of ORD NO 07-2024 approving MOU with AFSCME Local 2372
- First reading of RES NO 17-2024 for Ohio Public Works Commission program applications
- Approval of Council meeting minutes from 11-18-2024
- Reports from committees: City/Community Development, Budget/Finance, Rules/Public Policy, Public Safety, Ad Hoc
Council Committees
The Budget and Finance Committee meeting scheduled for November 20, 2024, has been cancelled. This document serves as the notice of cancellation.
Council Committees
The Budget and Finance Committee regular meeting scheduled for November 12, 2024, has been cancelled. The agenda is a notice for a special meeting that contains no discussion items, only procedural language about calling a committee meeting. No decisions or proposals are on the table.
- Cancellation of the November 12, 2024 Budget and Finance Committee regular meeting
Council Agendas and Minutes
The North College Hill City Council will hold a regular meeting on November 18, 2024, including a first reading of Ordinance 07-2024 to approve a Memorandum of Understanding with AFSCME, Ohio Council 8, Local 2372. The agenda also includes approval of prior meeting minutes, committee reports, and administrative updates from the Mayor and department directors.
- First reading of Ordinance 07-2024: Memorandum of Understanding with AFSCME, Ohio Council 8, Local 2372
- Approval of Council Meeting Minutes from November 4, 2024
- 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, Finance Director, and Recreation Director
Council Agendas and Minutes
This meeting agenda is procedural boilerplate, listing standard sections such as prayer, roll call, minutes, committee reports, and audience remarks. No specific legislation, contracts, or action items are identified.
- Approval of Council Meeting Minutes from 10-21-2024
- Reports from Mayor, City Administrator, Law Director, Finance Director, and Recreation Director
- Public comment periods before and after legislation discussion
Council Committees
The North College Hill Budget and Finance Committee is holding a special meeting on October 28, 2024. The committee's regular meeting scheduled for October 14, 2024, has been cancelled. The agenda contains only procedural notice with no specific items listed for discussion or action.
- Regular Budget and Finance Committee meeting (October 14, 2024) cancelled
- Special meeting called per Council Rules 1.2.5
Council Agendas and Minutes
This meeting of North College Hill City Council includes the second reading of Resolution No 16-2024, which accepts tax amounts set by the Budget Commission and authorizes necessary levies. The remainder of the agenda consists of routine procedural items such as committee reports, administrative updates, and public comment periods.
- Second reading of Resolution No 16-2024: accepting tax amounts and rates from the Budget Commission, authorizing tax levies, and certifying them to the County Auditor
Council Agendas and Minutes
North College Hill City Council will consider a resolution to renovate the city building and a resolution regarding tax levy amounts and rates. The meeting also includes reports from city administration and council committees.
- Third reading of Res No 15-2024 to renovate the city building at 1500 Galbraith Road
- First reading of Res No 16-2024 to accept budget commission rates and authorize tax levies
Council Agendas and Minutes
Council will hold third readings on resolutions to authorize a collective bargaining agreement with part-time firefighters and to certify or de-certify property assessments. A second reading will proceed on a resolution expressing intent to renovate the city building at 1500 Galbraith Road. Administrative reports and committee updates are also scheduled.
- Third reading of Resolution 10-2024: collective bargaining agreement with part-time firefighters union AFSCME Local 2372
- Third reading of Resolution 11-2024: certify assessments to county auditor for tax duplicate
- Third reading of Resolution 12-2024: de-certify assessments to county auditor
- Second reading of Resolution 14-2024: certify assessments to county auditor
- Second reading of Resolution 15-2024: express intent to renovate city building at 1500 Galbraith Road
The council voted 7-0 to table a collective bargaining agreement with the part-time firefighters union, pending further review. It also adopted three resolutions related to tax assessments and suspended readings to pass a second assessment resolution. A resolution to renovate the city building was discussed but not voted on.
- Tabled collective bargaining agreement with part-time firefighters (7-0)
- Adopted resolution to certify assessments to county auditor (7-0)
- Adopted resolution to de-certify assessments to county auditor (7-0)
- Suspended further reading and adopted second assessment resolution (7-0)
- Added Ms. Gaston to CCDR and Public Safety committees (7-0)
Council Agendas and Minutes
This is a special meeting of the North College Hill City Council with the sole agenda item being an executive session under Ohio law to discuss personnel matters including appointment, employment, or discipline. No public legislative actions or decisions are scheduled; the meeting will then adjourn.
- Executive session pursuant to ORC 121.22(G)(1) for personnel matters
The North College Hill City Council met in special session and unanimously approved the agenda. The council then moved into executive session under Ohio Revised Code Section 121.22(G)(1) to discuss personnel matters, and adjourned without taking any public action.
- Approved agenda as presented (7-0)
- Moved into executive session for personnel matters (7-0)
- Adjourned meeting at approximately 9:00pm (7-0)
Council Agendas and Minutes
At its September 3 regular meeting, North College Hill City Council will take final action on an ordinance adjusting city employee salaries and staffing levels (third reading). It will also conduct second readings of resolutions for a collective bargaining agreement with part-time firefighters and for certifying assessments to the county auditor. New business includes a first-reading resolution expressing intent to renovate the city building at 1500 Galbraith Road. The meeting will open with public comment periods and committee reports.
- Third reading of ORD NO 4-2024 to amend and establish salaries and staffing levels for city employees
- Second reading of RES NO 10-2024 to authorize collective bargaining agreement with part-time firefighters (AFSCME Local 2372)
- Second readings of RES NO 11-2024 (certify assessments) and RES NO 12-2024 (de-certify assessments)
- First reading of RES NO 15-2024 expressing intent to renovate the city building at 1500 Galbraith Road
- Approval of minutes from multiple August 2024 meetings
The council adopted Ordinance No. 4-2024, which amends and establishes salaries and staffing levels for city employees, with a 6-0-1 vote. Several resolutions were introduced or given second readings, including those related to collective bargaining, tax assessments, and city building renovation. No other substantive decisions were made; most other items were reports or discussions.
- Adopted Ordinance No. 4-2024 on salaries and staffing levels (6-0-1)
- Gave second reading to Resolution No. 10-2024 (firefighters collective bargaining agreement)
- Gave second reading to Resolution No. 11-2024 (certify assessments to county auditor)
- Gave second reading to Resolution No. 12-2024 (de-certify assessments to county auditor)
- Gave first reading to Resolution No. 14-2024 (certify assessments to county auditor)
- Gave first reading to Resolution No. 15-2024 (intent to renovate city building at 1500 Galbraith Road)
Council Agendas and Minutes
This special meeting includes a final vote on an emergency ordinance to set employee salaries and staffing levels. Also on first reading are a preliminary 2025 tax budget submission and a resolution to award a contract for the Galbraith Road resurfacing project.
- Third reading of Ord No 4-2024: an emergency ordinance to amend and establish salaries and staffing levels for city employees
- First reading of Ord No 6-2024: authorizing the Finance Director to submit a preliminary 2025 tax budget to the County Auditor
- First reading of Res No 13-2024: authorizing the Mayor to award a contract for the Galbraith Road Resurfacing Improvement Project
Council Agendas and Minutes
The North College Hill City Council holds a special meeting to conduct second readings of a preliminary 2025 tax budget ordinance and a resolution authorizing a contract for the Galbraith Road Resurfacing Improvement Project. A third reading of an ordinance amending salaries for elected officials is also scheduled. These items are under discussion and possible vote.
- Second reading of ORD NO 6-2024 – preliminary 2025 tax budget submission to county auditor
- Second reading of RES NO 13-2024 – authorizing mayor to award contract for Galbraith Road resurfacing
- Third reading of ORD NO 5-2024 – amending salaries for elected officials
Council Agendas and Minutes
This special meeting will hold third and final readings on two pieces of legislation: Ordinance 6-2024, directing the finance director to submit the preliminary 2025 tax budget to the county auditor, and Resolution 13-2024, authorizing the mayor to award a contract for the Galbraith Road resurfacing improvement project. Both items are set for a vote.
- Third reading of Ord No 6-2024: 2025 preliminary tax budget submission to county auditor
- Third reading of Res No 13-2024: Mayor authorized to award Galbraith Road resurfacing contract
Council Agendas and Minutes
This special council meeting will conduct the second reading and likely vote on Resolution No. 9-2024, which authorizes the mayor to execute a collective bargaining agreement between the city and the Public Works Employees Bargaining Unit, AFSCME Ohio Council 8, Local 1093. No other legislative items are on the agenda.
- Second reading of Resolution No. 9-2024 for collective bargaining agreement with AFSCME Local 1093 (Public Works employees)
Council Agendas and Minutes
This special meeting includes the third reading of a resolution authorizing the mayor to execute a collective bargaining agreement between the city and the Public Works Employees Bargaining Unit, AFSCME Ohio Council 8, Local 1093. No other items are listed.
- Third reading of Resolution No. 9-2024: authorizing collective bargaining agreement with AFSCME Local 1093 for public works employees
Council Agendas and Minutes
The North College Hill City Council will hold third reading of an ordinance to establish a police department special revenue fund for the tow and impound lot. Second reading of an ordinance to amend employee salaries and staffing levels, declared an emergency. First readings of resolutions to approve collective bargaining agreements with firefighters and public works employees, and two resolutions to certify assessments for tax placement. Old business includes discussion of Pies Park gate operation and CDBG fund repurposing.
- Third reading of Ord No 3-2024: police department special revenue fund for tow/impound lot
- Second reading of Ord No 4-2024: amend salaries and staffing levels for city employees (emergency)
- First reading of Res No 8-2024: MOU with IAFF firefighters collective bargaining unit
- First reading of Res No 9-2024: collective bargaining agreement with Public Works (AFSCME Local 1093)
- Old business: discuss Pies Park gate and decide on up to three CDBG projects for Hamilton County
Public Hearings
The City of North College Hill is holding a public hearing regarding the intent to repurpose $55,000 in CDBG funds. These funds were previously awarded for the Marshal Peter Dumele Park Improvements Project.
- Repurposing of $55,000 in CDBG funds
- Marshal Peter Dumele Park Improvements Project
Council Agendas and Minutes
The North College Hill City Council is reviewing several legislative items during this meeting. These include an ordinance for a new police department special revenue fund and updates to city employee salaries and staffing levels. Additionally, the council will consider a memorandum of understanding with the IAFF firefighters union.
- Ordinance 3-2024: Establishing a Police Department Special Revenue Fund for tow and impoundment revenues
- Ordinance 4-2024: Amending city employee salaries and staffing levels
- Resolution 8-2024: Approving a memorandum of understanding with IAFF Local No. 5279
Council Agendas and Minutes
The North College Hill City Council will meet to review minutes from May 2024 and receive administrative reports. The primary legislative item is a proposal to create a special revenue fund for the police department's tow and impoundment lot.
- ORD NO 3-2024: Ordinance to establish a Police Department Special Revenue Fund for tow and impoundment lot revenues
Council Agendas and Minutes
North College Hill City Council is meeting to discuss the rental of the Senior Center and a grant application for park improvements. The body will also review reports from city administration and various council committees.
- Second reading of Res No 06-2024 regarding the rental of the North College Hill Sr. Center
- First reading of Res No 07-2024 to apply for a "NatureWorks" grant from the Ohio Department of Natural Resources for Veterans Park renovation
Council Agendas and Minutes
North College Hill City Council will discuss the creation of special revenue funds for Emergency Medical Services billing. The meeting also includes a proposal to authorize the rental of the North College Hill Sr. Center.
- ORD NO 01-2024: Create a special revenue fund for EMS billing revenue
- ORD NO 2-2024: Establish a Fire Department special revenue fund account for EMS billing
- RES NO 06-2024: Authorize rental of the North College Hill Sr. Center
- RES NO 05-2024: Authorize Clerk of Council to post pending legislation on the website
Council Committees
This is a special Committee of the Whole meeting called solely to discuss the rules of council. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda; it is a discussion-only session.
- Discussion of council rules
Council Agendas and Minutes
North College Hill City Council is meeting to review two pieces of legislation on second reading. The session includes reports from city administration and a scheduled executive session regarding personnel matters.
- ORD NO 01-2024: Ordinance to create a special revenue fund for emergency medical services billing revenue
- RES NO 05-2024: Resolution to authorize the Clerk of Council to post pending legislation on the website
Council Agendas and Minutes
North College Hill City Council will meet to discuss legislation regarding urgent facility repairs and financial administration. The body is reviewing a resolution to bypass bidding for roof repairs and an ordinance to create a special revenue fund for EMS billing.
- Res No 04-2024: Dispensing with statutory bidding for urgent roof leak repairs
- Ord No 01-2024: Creation of a special revenue fund for emergency medical services billing revenue
- Res No 05-2024: Authorizing the Clerk of Council to post pending legislation on the website
NCH Tree Board
The Municipal Tree Advisory Board is meeting to discuss tree planting goals, a location for the 2024 Arbor Day event, and watering ideas for newly planted trees. They will also review the status of existing trees and Tree City USA requirements. The agenda is mostly discussion with no formal votes or decisions listed.
- Discuss tree planting goals and potential location for 2024 Arbor Day event
- Discuss tree watering ideas for 2024 planted trees
- Status update of trees already planted
- Review Tree City USA requirements
Council Agendas and Minutes
The City Council is convening for a special meeting to enter an executive session. The session is designated for the consideration of personnel matters regarding public employees or officials.
- Executive session regarding appointment, employment, dismissal, discipline, promotion, demotion, or compensation of a public employee or official
Council Agendas and Minutes
North College Hill City Council is meeting to review legislation on second reading. The body is considering the sale of unused city vehicles and a request to bypass bidding procedures for an urgent roof leak repair.
- Res. No 03-2024: Authorization to sell city-owned vehicles no longer needed
- Res. No 04-2024: Dispensing with statutory bidding procedures for a roof leak repair
Council Agendas and Minutes
The City Council is convening for a special meeting. The primary purpose is to enter an executive session to discuss personnel matters, including appointment, compensation, or discipline of public employees or officials.
- Executive session regarding public employee or official appointment, employment, dismissal, discipline, promotion, demotion, or compensation
Council Agendas and Minutes
North College Hill City Council will meet to review committee and administrative reports. The council is considering a resolution to sell city-owned vehicles that are no longer needed for municipal purposes.
- RES. NO 03-2024: Resolution authorizing the sale of certain city owned vehicles
NCH Tree Board
The Municipal Tree Advisory Board is meeting to discuss tree planting goals and a potential location for the 2024 Arbor Day event, as well as watering ideas for trees planted in 2024. They will also have general conversation on upcoming events, the status of already-planted trees, and Tree City USA requirements.
- Discuss tree planting goals and potential location for 2024 Arbor Day event
- Discuss tree watering ideas for 2024 planted trees
- Status update of trees already planted
- Tree City USA requirements discussion
Council Agendas and Minutes
The North College Hill City Council will meet to review administrative reports and committee updates. The primary legislative item is a resolution regarding road salt contracts.
- Res. No 02-2024: Authorization to participate in 2024 ODOT road salt contracts
Council Agendas and Minutes
The North College Hill City Council will review the minutes from the January 16, 2024 meeting and conduct a swearing-in ceremony. The primary legislative item involves a resolution regarding participation in ODOT road salt contracts awarded in 2024.
- Resolution 02-2024: Participation in 2024 ODOT road salt contracts
Council Agendas and Minutes
North College Hill City Council is meeting to review two resolutions. The body will consider a request for an advance payment of taxes and participation in 2024 ODOT road salt contracts.
- Res. No 01-2024: Requesting County Auditor to make advance payment of taxes
- Res. No 02-2024: Authorizing participation in 2024 ODOT road salt contracts
Council Agendas and Minutes
The North College Hill City Council will meet to review administrative reports and conduct a first reading of one resolution. The body will also hold an executive session regarding personnel matters.
- RES. NO 01-2024: A resolution requesting the County Auditor to make advance payment of taxes