Oxford, OH

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AGENDA OXFORD CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING COURTHOUSE TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 2026 AT 7:30 PM Michael Smith, Mayor Alex French, Vice-Mayor Amber Franklin Jason Bracken Roxanne Ornelas William Snavely Jim Vinch MEETING PROCEDURE: Comments from the Public are welcome at two different times during the course of the meeting: (1) Comments on items not on the Agenda, and Consent Agenda items, will be heard under Public Comments – and (2) Comments on all Resolutions and Ordinances will be heard during Council consideration of said item. Please wait until you are recognized by the Mayor, state your name and address so that your comments may be properly recorded and limit your remarks to a period of five minutes or less. 1. Roll Call. 2. Pledge of Allegiance. 3. Approval of Agenda. 4. Public Participation. A. CARES Program Presentation - McCullough-Hyde Foundation B. Public Comments The purpose of the public comments section is for members of the public to speak to the City Council on any subject not scheduled on the Agenda, except consent agenda items. To speak, you may approach the podium and wait to be addressed by the Mayor. You will need to state your name and address for the public record. City Council values your comments, and Council rules limit public comments to five minutes for each person. Presentations are not to be in the form of public debate, personal attacks on Council, City sta …

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Tue Sep 1, 2026 · 19:00

General

Courthouse 118 West High Street, Oxford

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AGENDA OXFORD CITY COUNCIL EXECUTIVE SESSION COURTHOUSE TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 2026 AT 7:00 PM Michael Smith, Mayor Alex French, Vice-Mayor Amber Franklin Jason Bracken Roxanne Ornelas William Snavely Jim Vinch 1. Roll Call. 2. Executive Session A. O.R.C. Section 121.22 (G)(1)To consider the appointment, employment, dismissal, discipline, promotion, demotion, or compensation of a public employee or official. B. O.R.C. Section 121.22 (G)(3) To Consider Pending And Threatened Litigation 3. Adjourn.

Wed Sep 2, 2026 · 19:00

Environmental Commission

15 S. College Avenue, Oxford

Thu Sep 3, 2026 · 17:00

Housing Advisory Commission

118 West High Street , Oxford

Mon Sep 7, 2026 · 08:00

General

Tue Sep 8, 2026 · 19:00

Planning Commission

118 W High Street, Oxford

Thu Sep 10, 2026 · 17:00

Historic & Architectural Preservation Commission

118 W High Street, Oxford

Thu Sep 10, 2026 · 18:00

General

Preservation Commission holds design guidelines training session

The Historic and Architectural Preservation Commission is meeting for a work session. The agenda consists of a call to order, a design guidelines training session, and adjournment, with no specific project or decision items listed.

Design guidelines training session

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118 W High Street, Oxford

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AGENDA HISTORIC AND ARCHITECTURAL PRESERVATION COMMISSION WORK SESSION THURSDAY, September 10, 2026 6:00 P.M. 118 W High Street – Courthouse MEMBERS Dana Miller, Chair Corey Watt, Planning Commission Representative Alex French, Council Representative Kelsey Stryffe Brad Spurlock, Vice Chair Sean Wagner STAFF Sam Perry, Director, Community Development I. Call to Order II. Design Guidelines Training III. Adjournment

Mon Sep 14, 2026 · 17:30

Public Arts Commission of Oxford

15 South College Avenue, Oxford

Mon Sep 14, 2026 · 18:30

General

Courthouse 118 West High Street, Oxford

Mon Sep 14, 2026 · 12:30

General

Tue Sep 15, 2026 · 19:30

City Council

Courthouse 118 West High Street, Oxford

Wed Sep 16, 2026 · 09:00

General

15 South College Ave, Oxford

Wed Sep 16, 2026 · 17:30

Board of Appeals Building/Housing

118 West High St. , Oxford

Tue Sep 22, 2026 · 18:30

Board of Zoning Appeals

118 W High Street, Oxford

Thu Oct 1, 2026 · 17:00

Housing Advisory Commission

118 West High Street , Oxford

Tue Oct 6, 2026 · 18:30

General

Courthouse 118 West High Street , Oxford

Tue Oct 6, 2026 · 19:30

City Council

Courthouse 118 West Hight Street, Oxford

Tue Oct 6, 2026 · 16:45

General

15 South College Ave, Oxford

Wed Oct 7, 2026 · 19:00

Environmental Commission

15 S. College Avenue, Oxford

Mon Oct 12, 2026 · 12:30

General

15 S College Avenue, Oxford

Mon Oct 12, 2026 · 09:00

General

15 S. College Ave, Oxford

Mon Oct 12, 2026 · 17:30

Public Arts Commission of Oxford

15 South College Avenue, Oxford

Mon Oct 12, 2026 · 18:30

General

Courthouse 118 West High Street, Oxford

Tue Oct 13, 2026 · 19:00

Planning Commission

118 W High Street, Oxford

Wed Oct 14, 2026 · 18:00

Historic & Architectural Preservation Commission

118 W High Street, Oxford

Tue Oct 20, 2026 · 19:30

City Council

Courthouse 118 West High Street, Oxford

Tue Oct 27, 2026 · 18:30

Board of Zoning Appeals

118 W High Street, Oxford

Tue Nov 3, 2026 · 19:30

City Council

Courthouse 118 West High Street, Oxford

Wed Nov 4, 2026 · 19:00

Environmental Commission

15 S. College Avenue, Oxford

Thu Nov 5, 2026 · 17:00

Housing Advisory Commission

118 West High Street , Oxford

Mon Nov 9, 2026 · 17:30

Public Arts Commission of Oxford

15 South College Avenue, Oxford

Tue Nov 10, 2026 · 19:00

Planning Commission

118 W High Street, Oxford

Wed Nov 11, 2026 · 18:00

Historic & Architectural Preservation Commission

118 W High Street, Oxford

Tue Nov 17, 2026 · 19:30

City Council

Courthouse 118 West High Street, Oxford

Tue Nov 24, 2026 · 18:30

Board of Zoning Appeals

118 W High Street, Oxford

Tue Dec 1, 2026 · 19:30

City Council

Courthouse 118 West High Street, Oxford

Wed Dec 2, 2026 · 19:00

Environmental Commission

15 S. College Avenue, Oxford

Thu Dec 3, 2026 · 17:00

Housing Advisory Commission

118 West High Street , Oxford

Tue Dec 8, 2026 · 19:00

Planning Commission

118 W High Street, Oxford

Wed Dec 9, 2026 · 18:00

Historic & Architectural Preservation Commission

118 W High Street, Oxford

Mon Dec 14, 2026 · 17:30

Public Arts Commission of Oxford

15 South College Avenue, Oxford

Tue Dec 15, 2026 · 19:30

City Council

Courthouse 118 West High Street, Oxford

Tue Dec 22, 2026 · 18:30

Board of Zoning Appeals

118 W High Street, Oxford

Tue Jan 5, 2027 · 19:30

City Council

Courthouse 118 West High Street, Oxford

Thu Jan 7, 2027 · 17:00

Housing Advisory Commission

20 South Elm Street, Oxford

Tue Jan 12, 2027 · 19:00

Planning Commission

118 W High Street, Oxford

Wed Jan 13, 2027 · 18:00

Historic & Architectural Preservation Commission

118 W High Street, Oxford

Tue Jan 19, 2027 · 19:30

City Council

Courthouse 118 West High Street, Oxford

Tue Jan 26, 2027 · 18:30

Board of Zoning Appeals

118 W High Street, Oxford

Tue Feb 2, 2027 · 19:30

City Council

Courthouse 118 West High Street, Oxford

Tue Feb 9, 2027 · 19:00

Planning Commission

118 W High Street, Oxford

Wed Feb 10, 2027 · 18:00

Historic & Architectural Preservation Commission

118 W High Street, Oxford

Tue Feb 16, 2027 · 19:30

City Council

Courthouse 118 West High Street, Oxford

Tue Feb 23, 2027 · 18:30

Board of Zoning Appeals

118 W High Street, Oxford

Tue Mar 2, 2027 · 19:30

City Council

Courthouse 118 West High Street, Oxford

Tue Mar 9, 2027 · 19:00

Planning Commission

118 W High Street, Oxford

Wed Mar 10, 2027 · 18:00

Historic & Architectural Preservation Commission

118 W High Street, Oxford

Tue Mar 16, 2027 · 19:30

City Council

Courthouse 118 West High Street, Oxford

Tue Apr 6, 2027 · 19:30

City Council

Courthouse 118 West High Street, Oxford

Tue Apr 13, 2027 · 19:00

Planning Commission

118 W High Street, Oxford

Wed Apr 14, 2027 · 18:00

Historic & Architectural Preservation Commission

118 W High Street, Oxford

Tue Apr 20, 2027 · 19:30

City Council

Courthouse 118 West High Street, Oxford

Tue May 4, 2027 · 19:30

City Council

Courthouse 118 West High Street, Oxford

Tue May 11, 2027 · 19:00

Planning Commission

118 W High Street, Oxford

Wed May 12, 2027 · 18:00

Historic & Architectural Preservation Commission

118 W High Street, Oxford

Tue May 18, 2027 · 19:30

City Council

Courthouse 118 West High Street, Oxford

Tue Jun 1, 2027 · 19:30

City Council

Courthouse 118 West High Street, Oxford

Tue Jun 8, 2027 · 19:00

Planning Commission

118 W High Street, Oxford

Wed Jun 9, 2027 · 18:00

Historic & Architectural Preservation Commission

118 W High Street, Oxford

Tue Jun 15, 2027 · 19:30

City Council

Courthouse 118 West High Street, Oxford

Tue Jul 6, 2027 · 19:30

City Council

Courthouse 118 West High Street, Oxford

Tue Jul 20, 2027 · 19:30

City Council

Courthouse 118 West High Street, Oxford

Tue Aug 3, 2027 · 19:30

City Council

Courthouse 118 West High Street, Oxford

Tue Aug 17, 2027 · 19:30

City Council

Courthouse 118 West High Street, Oxford

Tue Sep 7, 2027 · 19:30

City Council

Courthouse 118 West High Street, Oxford

Tue Oct 5, 2027 · 19:30

City Council

Courthouse 118 West High Street, Oxford

Tue Nov 2, 2027 · 19:30

City Council

Courthouse 118 West High Street, Oxford

Recent meetings

Tue Aug 25, 2026 · 18:30

Board of Zoning Appeals

Board to hear two variance requests for front yard setbacks

The Oxford Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a quasi-judicial hearing on two variance requests: one for a front yard setback at 102 S Locust Street and another to permit play equipment in the front yard at 5081 Red Cloud Court. The board will also approve minutes from the March 24, 2026 meeting. Public comment is not considered testimony.

Variance BZA-2026-02: front yard setback at 102 S Locust Street, applicant Scott Webb
Variance BZA-2026-03: play equipment in front yard at 5081 Red Cloud Court, applicant Northern Equities Group
Approval of March 24, 2026 meeting minutes

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118 W High Street, Oxford

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AGENDA BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS TUESDAY, August 25, 2026 6:30 P.M. Oxford Courthouse 118 W High Street MEMBERS Philip Russo, Chair Gerald Yearwood Steve Chaffin, Vice Chair Matt Wyatt Jon Creech, Secretary STAFF Sam Perry, Director, Community Development Zachary Moore, City Planner/GIS Coordinator Christopher Conard, Law Director I. Call to Order II. Approval of March 24, 2026 Minutes of the Regular Meeting 1 III. New Business BZA-2026-02, 102 S Locust Street, VARIANCE to Section 1143.12(c)(2)(A) front yard setback, Scott Webb, Architect, Applicant/Agent 4 BZA-2026-03, 5081 Red Cloud Court, VARIANCE to Section 1141.01.(a)(4) to permit play equipment in front yard, Northern Equities Group, c/o Brian J. Hughes, Applicant/Agent 23 IV. Adjournment MEETING PROCEDURE: The Board of Zoning Appeals is a quasi-judicial board. Our primary function is to hear testimony and issue decisions. Unlike other City boards and commissions, we only hear relevant, sworn testimony from the Applicant, his/her duly appointed agent or attorney, and any other person with standing to testify in a particular matter. The Applicant has the right to cross-examine any testimony given. Our hearings are open to public attendance, but public comment, opinion and discussion are not considered testimony and will not be heard. Please wait until you are recognized by the Chair, state your name and address so that your comments may be properly re …

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Wed Aug 19, 2026 · 17:30

Board of Appeals Building/Housing

118 West High St. , Oxford

Tue Aug 18, 2026 · 19:30

City Council

Council to vote on parking lease to Miami University, EV chargers, zoning change

The Oxford City Council is meeting to consider several resolutions and ordinances, including leasing 77 parking spaces to Miami University, applying for a $250,000 grant for a synthetic play field, and approving a mural. They will also hold first readings on an EV charger easement with Duke Energy and a zoning code change for the Uptown District, and second readings on an annexation and a supplemental budget ordinance. Public comments are welcome, and the agenda includes routine consent items and reports.

Resolution to rent 77 city parking spaces on South Campus Avenue to Miami University
Resolution to apply for $250,000 ODNR grant for synthetic play field at Oxford Community Park
Ordinance for utility easement with Duke Energy for Level 3 EV fast chargers at Main & Church Street parking lot
Ordinance to repeal and replace zoning code Section 1143.10 to allow retail services up to 20,000 sq ft in Uptown District
Ordinance accepting annexation of 6.753 acres from Ambassadors' Pointe Community Church (West), Inc.

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Courthouse 118 West High Street, Oxford

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AGENDA OXFORD CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING COURTHOUSE TUESDAY, AUGUST 18, 2026 AT 7:30 PM Michael Smith, Mayor Alex French, Vice-Mayor Amber Franklin Jason Bracken Roxanne Ornelas William Snavely Jim Vinch MEETING PROCEDURE: Comments from the Public are welcome at two different times during the course of the meeting: (1) Comments on items not on the Agenda, and Consent Agenda items, will be heard under Public Comments – and (2) Comments on all Resolutions and Ordinances will be heard during Council consideration of said item. Please wait until you are recognized by the Mayor, state your name and address so that your comments may be properly recorded and limit your remarks to a period of five minutes or less. 1. Roll Call. 2. Pledge of Allegiance. 3. Approval of Agenda. 4. Public Participation. A. Oxford Seniors Center Annual Report, Ms. Emily Liechty, Executive Director B. Public Comments The purpose of the public comments section is for members of the public to speak to the City Council on any subject not scheduled on the Agenda, except consent agenda items. To speak, you may approach the podium and wait to be addressed by the Mayor. You will need to state your name and address for the public record. City Council values your comments, and Council rules limit public comments to five minutes for each person. Presentations are not to be in the form of public debate, personal attacks on C …

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Mon Aug 17, 2026 · 09:00

General

Board to discuss sidewalk gaps, Walnut Street safety project

The Oxford Parking & Transportation Board is meeting to approve minutes, discuss the Bicycle & Pedestrian Master Plan update, including a sidewalk gap analysis, and receive a staff update on the Walnut Street Pedestrian Safety Project. They will also nominate and vote on a Vice-Chair.

Bicycle & Pedestrian Master Plan update - sidewalk gap analysis status
Walnut Street Pedestrian Safety Project staff update
Nominations and vote for Vice-Chair
Approval of draft minutes from April 17, 2026

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15 S. College Ave, Oxford

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OXFORD PARKING & TRANSPORTATION BOARD 8/17/26 AGENDA: August 17, 2026 Oxford Municipal Building, First Floor Conference Room, 15 South College Ave 9:00 AM Chairperson: Carla Blackmar, Council Rep: Jim Vinch, Environmental Rep: Ken Vincent, Planning Rep: Matt Arbuckle, Chamber Rep: Kathy Fawley, Members: Lee Fisher and David Prytherch Staff Liasion, Community Development Director Sam Perry Approval of Agenda Approval of Minutes 1. Draft Minutes from April 17, 2026 Old Business 1. Bicycle & Pedestrian Master Plan Update - Status of Sidewalk Gap Analysis New Business 1. Nominations and Vote on Vice-Chair 2. Walnut Street Pedestrian Safety Project - Staff Update Adjournment

Thu Aug 13, 2026 · 18:00

General

118 W High Street, Oxford

Wed Aug 12, 2026 · 18:00

Historic & Architectural Preservation Commission

HAPC to review new backlit sign at 121 E High Street

The Historic and Architectural Preservation Commission will consider a certificate of appropriateness for a new backlit wall sign at 121 E High Street. Administrative decisions on a patio at 9-11 S Main Street and window replacement at 100 W High Street are also on the agenda. The commission will receive an update on design guidelines and a preservation plan.

HAPC-2026-14: Certificate of Appropriateness for new backlit wall sign at 121 E High Street, applicant Terry Amarantos
HAPC-2023-12: Certificate of Appropriateness for new patio at 9-11 S Main Street, applicant Scott Webb
HAPC-2023-13: Certificate of Appropriateness for window replacement at 100 W High Street, applicant Lawrence Trent
Update on Design Guidelines and Preservation Plan

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118 W High Street, Oxford

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AGENDA HISTORIC AND ARCHITECTURAL PRESERVATION COMMISSION WEDNESDAY, August 12, 2026 6:00 P.M. Oxford Courthouse 118 W High Street MEMBERS Dana Miller, Chair Corey Watt, Planning Commission Representative Alex French, Council Representative Kelsey Stryffe Brad Spurlock , Vice-Chair Alia Levar Wegner Sean Wagner STAFF Sam Perry, Director, Community Development I. Call to Order II. Approval of Agenda III. Public Comments IV. Approval of Minutes of July 8 , 2026 1 V. New Business HAPC -2026 -14, 121 E High Street, CERTIFICATE OF APPROPR IATENESS, new backlit wall sign, Terry Amarantos, Applicant 5 VI. Administrative Decisions 18 HAPC -2023 -12, 9 -11 S Main Street, CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS, new patio, Scott Webb, Applicant/Agent 19 HAPC -2023 -13, 100 W High Street, CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS, window replacement, Lawerence Trent, Applicant/Agent 28 MEETING PROCEDURE : Comments from the public are welcome at two different times during the course of the meeting: (1) Comments on items not on the Agenda will be heard under Public Comments – and (2) Comments for all public hearing items will be heard during HAPC consideration of said item. Please wait until you are recognized by the Chair, join the Commission table, state your name and address so that your comments may be properly recorded and li mit your remarks to a period of four minutes or less. VII. Old Business Update on Design Guidelines and Preservati …

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Tue Aug 11, 2026 · 19:00

Planning Commission

118 W High Street, Oxford

Mon Aug 10, 2026 · 12:30

General

Recreation Board to review skate park design and park master plan

The Oxford Recreation Board is meeting to discuss old business including a skate park design concept and survey results, a park master plan update, and city-wide event permitting. New business includes a state capital grant. The board will also hear administrative reports.

Skate Park Design Concept and Survey Results
Park Master Plan Project Update
City Wide Event Permitting
State Capital Grant

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15 S College Avenue, Oxford

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OXFORD RECREATION BOARD AGENDA: August 10, 2026 Oxford Municipal Building, Second Floor Conference Room, 15 South College Ave. Oxford, Oh, 45056 12:30 PM Roll Call Approval of Agenda 1. Approval of the Agenda for August 10, 2026, Oxford Recreation Board Meeting Approval of Minutes 1. Approval of the Minutes from July 13, 2026, Meeting of the Oxford Recreation Board. Public Comment Old Business 1. Skate Park Design Concept and Survey Results 2. Park Master Plan Project Update 3. City Wide Event Permitting New Business 1. State Capital Grant Report 1. Parks and Recreation Administrative Report 2. Recreation Board Memebr Administrative Reports Adjournment

Mon Aug 10, 2026 · 17:30

Public Arts Commission of Oxford

Commission to review final Amtrak platform mural design and $3k repair costs

The Public Arts Commission of Oxford is meeting to review the final design for the Amtrak Platform Mural Project, discuss an Arts Advocacy Class Survey Committee, and consider $3,000 for repair/repainting of the Changemakers of Oxford Civil Rights Mural. Updates on the Parking Garage Mural and Toni Morrison projects are also on the agenda.

Review final design for Amtrak Platform Mural Project from Key Detail
Discuss Arts Advocacy Class Survey Committee
Consider $3k for repair/repainting of Changemakers of Oxford Civil Rights Mural
Update on Parking Garage Mural
Update on Toni Morrison project

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118 West High Street , Oxford

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PUBLIC ARTS COMMISSION OF OXFORD AGENDA: August 10, 2026 Courthouse 118 West High Street Oxford, Ohio 45056 5:30 PM Approval of Agenda Approval of Minutes 1. Minutes from the July 20th, 2026 Meeting Business 1. Review the Final Design for the Amtrak Platform Mural Project from Key Detail 2. Arts Advocacy Class Survey Committee 3. The Changemakers of Oxford, Civil Rights Mural - $3k for Repair/Repainting Costs 4. Parking Garage Mural Update 5. Toni Morrison Update Announcements Adjournment

Thu Aug 6, 2026 · 18:00

General

Police commission to hear Flock camera presentation

The Oxford Police Community Relations & Review Commission will hold a regular meeting. The main item is a presentation and discussion of Flock cameras, a law enforcement technology. Public comments will be taken on both agenda and non-agenda items.

Flock Camera Presentation and Discussion

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Old Oxford Courthouse

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POLICE COMMUNITY RELATIONS & REVIEW COMMISSION AGENDA: August 6, 2026 Courthouse 6:00 PM Comments from the Public are welcome at two different times during the course of the meeting: (1) Comments on items not on the Agenda will be heard under Public Comments and (2) Comments on all Agenda Items will be heard during Commission consideration of said item. Please wait until you are recognized by the Chair, state your name and address so that your comments may be properly recorded and limit your remarks to a period of five minutes or less. Approval of Agenda Approval of Minutes From the May 21, 2026 Meeting Public Comments (for items not on the agenda) New Business 1. Flock Camera Presentation and Discussion Adjournment

Thu Aug 6, 2026 · 17:00

Housing Advisory Commission

118 West High Street , Oxford

Wed Aug 5, 2026 · 19:00

Environmental Commission

Environmental Commission to discuss Forest Park programs and sustainability goals

The Environmental Commission will meet to review environmental awareness programs for Forest Park and receive an update on 2026 sustainability goals. The meeting also includes updates from city staff and representatives from City Council and the Planning Commission.

Forest Park Environmental Awareness Programs
2026 Sustainability Goals Update

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15 S. College Avenue, Oxford

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ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION AGENDA: August 5, 2026 Municipal Building 15 South College Ave. Oxford, Ohio 45056 First Floor Conference Room 7:00 PM Jason Bracken, Chair, Planning Commission Representative and City Council Member; Jim Vinch, Vice-Chair and City Council Representative; Peggy Branstrator; Michael Vanni; Ken Vincent; Becky Mathers; Barbara Smyth Reena Murphy, Sustainability Coordinator Approval of Agenda Approval of Minutes 1. Approval of the June 3rd Minutes Old Business New Business 1. Forest Park Environmental Awareness Programs (Wright Gwyn, Program Manager) 2. 2026 Sustainability Goals Update 3. Member Updates • City Council • Planning Commission • OPTAB • OCASC 4. Staff Updates Adjournment

Tue Aug 4, 2026 · 19:00

General

Oxford City Council to hold closed session on litigation and appointments

The Oxford City Council will meet on August 4, 2026, at 7:00 PM for an executive session. The closed meeting will discuss pending or threatened litigation and potential appointments to boards and commissions under Ohio Revised Code sections.

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Courthouse 118 West High Street, Oxford

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AGENDA OXFORD CITY COUNCIL EXECUTIVE SESSION COURTHOUSE TUESDAY, AUGUST 4, 2026 AT 7:00 PM Michael Smith, Mayor Alex French, Vice-Mayor Amber Franklin Jason Bracken Roxanne Ornelas William Snavely Jim Vinch 1. Roll Call. 2. Executive Session A. O.R.C. Section 121.22 (G)(3) To Consider Pending And Threatened Litigation and O.R.C. 121.22(G)(1) To Consider Appointments to Boards and Commissions 3. Adjourn.

Tue Aug 4, 2026 · 10:30

Climate Action Steering Committee

Climate Action Steering Committee to hear Green Umbrella fellowship presentation

The committee will meet to review sustainability goals and receive a presentation from a Green Umbrella Climate Action Fellow. Members will also provide updates from City Council, the Planning Commission, OPTAB, the Environmental Commission, and Miami University.

Green Umbrella Climate Action Fellowship Presentation by Tera Paro
2026 Sustainability Goals Update

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15 S. College Avenue, Oxford

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CLIMATE ACTION STEERING COMMITTEE AGENDA: August 4, 2026 Municipal Building 15 South College Ave. Oxford, Ohio 45056 First Floor Conference Room 10:30 AM Mark Boardman, Chair; Sandi Woy Hazelton, Vice Chair; David Gorchov; Jim Vinch, City Council Member; Jason Bracken, City Council Member; Ann Kaufman Webster, Planning Representative; Peggy Branstrator, Environmental Commission Representative; Olivia Herron, Miami University Representative Reena Murphy, Sustainability Coordinator Approval of Agenda Approval of Minutes 1. Approval of the November 20th, 2025 Minutes Old Business New Business 1. Green Umbrella Climate Action Fellowship Presentation (Tera Paro, Fellow) 2. Brief 2026 Sustainability Goals Update 3. Member Updates: • City Council • Planning Commission • OPTAB • Environmental Commission • Miami University Adjournment

Tue Aug 4, 2026 · 19:30

City Council

Council considers annexation of 6.753 acres for Ambassadors’ Pointe Community Church

City Council will consider a first reading of an ordinance to annex land for Ambassadors’ Pointe Community Church. The body is also reviewing supplemental budget appropriations for fiscal year 2026 and updates to parking prohibitions.

First reading of ordinance to annex 6.753 acres for Ambassadors’ Pointe Community Church
First reading of Supplemental Budget Ordinance Number 5 for Fiscal Year 2026
Second reading of ordinance updating Code Section 351.03 regarding prohibited standing or parking places
Resolution to authorize the internet auction of surplus city property
Resolution approving 'Then And Now' certificates for purchase orders over $3,000

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✓ Decided: Council adopts parking ordinance, advances annexation and budget items

City Council adopted Ordinance No. 3877, repealing and replacing the prohibited standing or parking places code section, by a 5-0 roll call vote. Council also held first readings on an ordinance to annex 6.753 acres from Ambassadors' Pointe Community Church (West), Inc., and a supplemental budget ordinance for FY 2026. Appointments were made to the Community Assistance Grant Sub Committee and the Historical and Architectural Preservation Commission.

Adopted Ordinance No. 3877, repealing and replacing prohibited standing/parking places code (5-0)
Held first reading on annexation ordinance for 6.753 acres from Ambassadors' Pointe Community Church (West), Inc.
Held first reading on supplemental appropriations ordinance for FY 2026
Nominated Mayor Smith, Mr. Bracken, and Vice Mayor French to Community Assistance Grant Sub Committee (5-0)
Nominated Mr. Brad Suprlock to Historical and Architectural Preservation Commission (5-0)
Approved consent agenda including July 21, 2026 minutes, purchase order certificates, and surplus property auction resolution (5-0)
Received notice from The Chicken Fingers LLC, 30 W Walnut St, without comment (5-0)

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AGENDA OXFORD CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING COURTHOUSE TUESDAY, AUGUST 4, 2026 AT 7:30 PM Michael Smith, Mayor Alex French, Vice-Mayor Amber Franklin Jason Bracken Roxanne Ornelas William Snavely Jim Vinch MEETING PROCEDURE: Comments from the Public are welcome at two different times during the course of the meeting: (1) Comments on items not on the Agenda, and Consent Agenda items, will be heard under Public Comments – and (2) Comments on all Resolutions and Ordinances will be heard during Council consideration of said item. Please wait until you are recognized by the Mayor, state your name and address so that your comments may be properly recorded and limit your remarks to a period of five minutes or less. 1. Roll Call. 2. Pledge of Allegiance. 3. Approval of Agenda. 4. Public Participation. A. Appointments to Boards & Commissions B. Notice to Legislative Authority - The Chicken Fingers LLC. 30 W Walnut St. Oxford, Ohio, 45056 (Douglas R. Elliott, Jr., City Manager) C. Public Comments The purpose of the public comments section is for members of the public to speak to the City Council on any subject not scheduled on the Agenda, except consent agenda items. To speak, you may approach the podium and wait to be addressed by the Mayor. You will need to state your name and address for the public record. City Council values your comments, and Council rules limit public comments to five minutes for each pers …

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MINUTES OXFORD CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING COURTHOUSE TUESDAY, AUGUST 4, 2026 AT 7:30 PM MEETING PROCEDURE: Comments from the Public are welcome at two different times during the course of the meeting: (1) Comments on items not on the Agenda, and Consent Agenda items, will be heard under Public Comments – and (2) Comments on all Resolutions and Ordinances will be heard during Council consideration of said item. Please wait until you are recognized by the Mayor, state your name and address so that your comments may be properly recorded and limit your remarks to a period of five minutes or less. 1. Roll Call. Motion – To enter into Executive Session O.R.C. Section 121.22 (G)(3) To Consider Pending And Threatened Litigation and O.R.C. 121.22(G)(1) To Consider Appointments to Boards and Commissions (Roll Call Vote) 1st Mr. Snavely 2nd Ms. Ornelas AYE # 5 Ms. Ornelas, Mr. Snavely, Mr. Vinch, Mr. Bracken, and Vice Mayor French NAY # 0 ABS # 0 Motion – To Adjourn from Executive Session O.R.C. Section 121.22 (G)(3) To Consider Pending And Threatened Litigation and O.R.C. 121.22(G)(1) To Consider Appointments to Boards and Commissions (Voice Vote) 1st Mr. Snavely 2nd Ms. Ornelas AYE # 5 NAY # 0 ABS # 0 A regular meeting of the Oxford City Council was called to order by Vice Mayor French on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. Members in attendance were Jim Vinch, Roxanne Ornelas, William Snavely, and Jason Bracken. Amber Franklin and …

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Tue Jul 21, 2026 · 19:30

City Council

Council to vote on $283,846 water treatment payment and mutual police aid agreement

The Oxford City Council will consider resolutions authorizing a $283,846 payment to the Ohio Water Development Authority for water treatment plant improvements and entry into the Butler County Mutual Police Aid Agreement. On second reading, ordinances include charter amendments for the November ballot, easements for a passenger rail platform and trail construction, and appropriation of property for the Amtrak station project.

Resolution to pay $283,846 to Ohio Water Development Authority for water treatment plant membrane softening improvements
Resolution to enter Butler County Mutual Police Aid Agreement
Second reading of ordinances to place charter amendments on November 3, 2026 ballot
Second reading of ordinance authorizing easement with Talawanda School District for passenger rail platform
Second reading of ordinance appropriating property from Ledger, LLC for BUT-Oxford Amtrak Station project

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✓ Decided: Council places charter amendments on Nov. 3 ballot, adopts 6 ordinances

The Oxford City Council approved placing two charter amendments on the November 3, 2026 ballot: one revising the recall process (Ordinance 3870, 6-0) and another removing the Mile Square land-use restriction (Ordinance 3871, 5-1). The council also adopted ordinances for a $283,846 water treatment payment, a mutual police aid agreement, and several easement agreements for rail and trail projects. All other agenda items were approved unanimously.

Adopted Resolution 7841 authorizing $283,846 payment to Ohio Water Development Authority (6-0)
Adopted Resolution 7842 entering Butler County Mutual Police Aid Agreement (6-0)
Adopted Ordinance 3870 placing charter amendment on recall process on Nov. 3 ballot (6-0)
Adopted Ordinance 3871 placing charter amendment to remove Mile Square land-use restriction on Nov. 3 ballot (5-1)
Adopted Ordinance 3872 authorizing easement with Talawanda school district for passenger rail platform (6-0)
Adopted Ordinance 3873 authorizing easement with Maple Knoll Communities for OATS Phase VI (6-0)
Adopted Ordinance 3874 authorizing easement with Clawson Properties for OATS Phase V (6-0)
Adopted Ordinance 3875 appropriating property interests for BUT-Oxford Amtrak Station (6-0)

Courthouse 118 West High Street, Oxford

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AGENDA OXFORD CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING COURTHOUSE TUESDAY, JULY 21, 2026 AT 7:30 PM Michael Smith, Mayor Alex French, Vice-Mayor Amber Franklin Jason Bracken Roxanne Ornelas William Snavely Jim Vinch MEETING PROCEDURE: Comments from the Public are welcome at two different times during the course of the meeting: (1) Comments on items not on the Agenda, and Consent Agenda items, will be heard under Public Comments – and (2) Comments on all Resolutions and Ordinances will be heard during Council consideration of said item. Please wait until you are recognized by the Mayor, state your name and address so that your comments may be properly recorded and limit your remarks to a period of five minutes or less. 1. Roll Call. 2. Pledge of Allegiance. 3. Approval of Agenda. 4. Public Participation. A. Public Comments The purpose of the public comments section is for members of the public to speak to the City Council on any subject not scheduled on the Agenda, except consent agenda items. To speak, you may approach the podium and wait to be addressed by the Mayor. You will need to state your name and address for the public record. City Council values your comments, and Council rules limit public comments to five minutes for each person. Presentations are not to be in the form of public debate, personal attacks on Council, City staff, or other members of the public, and Council shall not act except to direct the City …

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MINUTES OXFORD CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING COURTHOUSE TUESDAY, JULY 21, 2026 AT 7:30 PM MEETING PROCEDURE: Comments from the Public are welcome at two different times during the course of the meeting: (1) Comments on items not on the Agenda, and Consent Agenda items, will be heard under Public Comments – and (2) Comments on all Resolutions and Ordinances will be heard during Council consideration of said item. Please wait until you are recognized by the Mayor, state your name and address so that your comments may be properly recorded and limit your remarks to a period of five minutes or less. 1. Roll Call. A regular meeting of the Oxford City Council was called to order by Mayor Smith on Tuesday, July 21, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. Members in attendance were Amber Franklin, William Snavely, Roxanne Ornelas, Jason Bracken, and Alex French. Jim Vinch was excused. Staff Members in Attendance Mr. Douglas R. Elliott, Jr., City Manager; Ms. Jessica Greene, Assistant City Manager; Mr. Michael Dreisbach, Service Director; Mr. John Detherage, Fire Chief; Mr. John Jones, Police Chief; Mr. Sam Perry, Community Development Director; Ms. Heidi Ridenour, Finance Director; Mr. Chris Conard, Law Director; and Ms. Heather Barbour, Clerk of Council. 2. Pledge of Allegiance. 3. Approval of Agenda. Motion – To Approve the Agenda (Voice Vote) 1st Ms. French 2nd Ms. Ornelas AYE # 6 NAY # 0 ABS # 0 4. Public Participatio …

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Mon Jul 20, 2026 · 17:30

General

Public Arts Commission to review three Amtrak platform mural designs

The Public Arts Commission of Oxford will meet to approve the agenda and minutes, then review three semi-finalist designs for an Amtrak platform mural project. They will also receive an update on maintenance for an existing civil rights mural.

Review three semi-finalist designs for Amtrak platform mural (Alex Maksiov, Damien Mitchell, Andrey & Julia Kravtsov)
Update on care and maintenance of The Changemakers of Oxford, Civil Rights Mural

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118 West High Street , Oxford

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PUBLIC ARTS COMMISSION OF OXFORD AGENDA: July 20, 2026 Courthouse 118 West High Street Oxford, Ohio 45056 5:30 PM Approval of Agenda Approval of Minutes 1. Minutes from the June 8th, 2026 Meeting New Business 1. Review Three Semi-Finalist Design Concepts for the Amtrak Platform Mural Project a. Alex Maksiov b. Damien Mitchell c. Key Detail: Andrey & Julia Kravtsov 2. Update on the Care and Maintenance of The Changemakers of Oxford, Civil Rights Mural Announcements Adjournment

Wed Jul 15, 2026 · 17:30

Board of Appeals Building/Housing

118 West High St. , Oxford

Wed Jul 15, 2026 · 18:30

Board of Zoning Appeals

Board to hear variance appeal for 222 N Elm Street front yard and roof

The Oxford Board of Zoning Appeals will convene to review a variance request for a property at 222 N Elm Street. The applicant seeks relief from minimum front yard setback and roof pitch requirements under Sections 1143.03(c) and 1143.03(d)(5)(B).

BZA-2026-01: Variance request for 222 N Elm Street (front yard setback and roof pitch)
Applicant: Veite Design LLC, Agent Nicholas Veite

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118 W High Street, Oxford

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AGENDA BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS WEDNESDAY, July 15, 2026 6:30 P.M. Oxford Courthouse 118 W High Street MEMBERS Philip Russo, Chair Gerald Yearwood Steve Chaffin, Vice Chair Matt Wyatt Jon Creech, Secretary STAFF Sam Perry, Director, Community Development Zachary Moore, City Planner/GIS Coordinator Christopher Conard, Law Director I. Call to Order II. Approval of March 24, 2026 Minutes of the Regular Meeting 1 III. New Business BZA -202 6-01, 222 N Elm Street, VARIANCE to Section 11 43.03(c), minimum front yard setback and Section 1143.03(d)(5)(B) minimu m roof pitch , Veite Design LLC c/o Nicholas Veite, Applicant/Agent 4 IV. Adjournment MEETING PROCEDURE : The Board of Zoning Appeals is a quasi -judicial board. Our primary function is to hear testimony and issue decisions. Unlike other City boards and commissions, we only hear relevant, sworn testimony from the Applicant, his/her duly appointed agent or attorney, and any other person with standing to testify in a particular matter. The Applicant has the right to cross -examine any testimony given. Our hearings are open to public attendance, but public comment, opinion and discussion are not considered te stimony and will not be heard. Please wait until you are recognized by the Chair, state your name and address so that your comments may be properly recorded. Applicants are to limit their testimony to fifteen (15) minutes, including any information presented by his/her duly …

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Tue Jul 14, 2026 · 19:00

Planning Commission

118 W High Street, Oxford

Mon Jul 13, 2026 · 12:30

General

Oxford Recreation Board to review park plans and skate park design

The Oxford Recreation Board will meet to approve the meeting agenda and minutes, receive a progress update on the Park Master Plan and 2027 Capital Budget Request, and discuss a new skate park design concept. The board will also address a transition to citywide event permitting and hear administrative reports.

Park Master Plan Progress Update
2027 Capital Budget Request Update
Skate Park Design Concept review
Citywide Event Permitting Transition discussion

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15 S College Ave, Oxford

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OXFORD RECREATION BOARD AGENDA: July 13, 2026 Oxford Municipal Building, Second Floor Conference Room, 15 South College Ave, Oxford, OH 45056 12:30 PM Roll Call Approval of Agenda 1. Approval of the Agenda for July 13, 2026, Oxford Recreation Board Meeting Approval of Minutes 1. Approval of the Minutes from June 8, 2026, Meeting of the Oxford Recreation Board Public Comment Old Business 1. Park Master Plan Progress Update 2. 2027 Capital Budget Request Update 3. Skate Park Design Concept New Business 1. Citywide Event Permitting Transition Report 1. Parks and Recreation Administrative Report 2. Recreation Board Member Administrative Reports Adjournment

Mon Jul 13, 2026 · 17:30

Public Arts Commission of Oxford

Amtrak platform mural design concepts to be reviewed

The Public Arts Commission will review three semi-finalist design concepts for the Amtrak Platform Mural Project. The artists under consideration are Alex Maksiov, Damien Mitchell, and the team of Andrey & Julia Kravtsov. The meeting will also include approval of the agenda and minutes from the June 8th, 2026 meeting.

Review of three semi-finalist design concepts for the Amtrak Platform Mural Project
Artists: Alex Maksiov, Damien Mitchell, and Andrey & Julia Kravtsov
Approval of minutes from June 8th, 2026 meeting

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PUBLIC ARTS COMMISSION OF OXFORD AGENDA: July 13, 2026 Courthouse 118 West High Street Oxford, Ohio 45056 5:30 PM Approval of Agenda Approval of Minutes 1. Minutes from the June 8th, 2026 Meeting New Business 1. Review Three Semi-Finalist Design Concepts for the Amtrak Platform Mural Project a. Alex Maksiov b. Damien Mitchell c. Key Detail: Andrey & Julia Kravtsov Announcements Adjournment

Wed Jul 8, 2026 · 18:00

Historic & Architectural Preservation Commission

Commission to decide on demolition and sign changes for Oxford properties

The Historic & Architectural Preservation Commission will review demolition and renovation proposals for several Oxford buildings, including a vacant bookstore site. It will also consider updates to preservation guidelines and administrative decisions on signage and lighting changes.

COFA-2026-04: Demolition of 110 E High Street bookstore for new mixed-use building
HAPC-2026-03: Wall sign replacement at 6 N Beech Street
HAPC-2026-04: Balcony railing change at 130 E High Street
HAPC-2026-05: Sign face change at 107 E Church Street
COFA-2026-0001: HVAC unit replacement at 101 N Main Street

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✓ Decided: HAPC approves demolition and new mixed-use building at 110 E High St

The Historic and Architectural Preservation Commission approved a certificate of appropriateness for demolishing the vacant bookstore at 110 E High Street and constructing a new mixed-use building, with conditions including material reviews, a one-year COA validity, and trash management plans. The commission also discussed updates to the Preservation Plan and Design Guidelines, and noted several administrative decisions on signs, railings, and other minor changes.

Approved COFA-2026-04 for demolition and new construction at 110 E High Street (unanimous)
Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
Approved minutes of March 11, 2026 as written (unanimous)
Noted administrative decisions for signs, railings, lighting, HVAC, and windows (no votes recorded)

118 W High Street, Oxford

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AGENDA HISTORIC AND ARCHITECTURAL PRESERVATION COMMISSION WEDNESDAY, July 8 , 2026 6:00 P.M. Oxford Courthouse 118 W High Street MEMBERS Dana Miller, Chair Corey Watt, Planning Commission Representative Alex French, Council Representative Kelsey Stryffe Brad Spurlock , Vice-Chair Alia Levar Wegner Sean Wagner STAFF Sam Perry, Director, Community Development I. Call to Order II. Approval of Agenda III. Public Comments IV. Approval of Minutes of March 11 , 2026 1 V. New Business COFA -202 6-04 , 110 E High Street, CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS , demolition of existing vacant bookstore building and construction of new principal mixed -use building, Emily Lubbers, Applicant/Agent 3 VI. Preservation Plan and Design Guidelines Update VII. Administrative Decisions 28 HAPC -2026 -03, 6 N Beech Street, CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS , wall sign replacement, Lisa Leishman, Applicant/Agent 29 MEETING PROCEDURE : Comments from the public are welcome at two different times during the course of the meeting: (1) Comments on items not on the Agenda will be heard under Public Comments – and (2) Comments for all public hearing items will be heard during HAPC consideration of said item. Please wait until you are recognized by the Chair, join the Commission table, state your name and address so that your comments may be properly recorded and li mit your remarks to a period of four minutes or less. HAPC -2026 -04, 130 E High Street, …

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HISTORIC AND ARCHITECTURAL PRESERVATION COMMISSION (HAPC) MEETING MINUTES WEDNESDAY, July 8, 2026 6:00 P.M. I. Call to Order The July 8, 2026 meeting of the Oxford Historic and Architectural Preservation Commission was called to order at 6:00 p.m. by Brad Spurlock. Those members present: Sean Wagner, Alex French, Corey Watt, and Brad Spurlock Those members excused: Alia Levar Wegner, Dana Miller, and Kelsey Stryffe Staff members present: Sam Perry, Community Development Director Staff members excused: None II. Approval of Agenda Ms. French made a motion to approve the agenda. Mr. Wagner seconded the motion. All were in favor. III. Public Comments There were no comments from the public. IV. Approval of Minutes of March 11, 2026 Mr. Watt made a motion to approve the minutes as written. Ms. French seconded the motion. All were in favor. V. New Business COFA-2026-04, 110 E High Street, CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS, demolition of existing vacant bookstore building and construction of new principal mixed-use building, Emily Lubbers, Applicant/Agent Mr. Perry noted there was a pre-application several months ago which is a requirement by the City Code for every new building in the Historic District. Mr. Perry mentioned there were comments submitted by Steve Gordon. These comments were discussed at the March meeting and shared with the architect. There was also a delay from the applicant’s client who was waiting for the outcome of an app …

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Tue Jul 7, 2026 · 19:30

City Council

Oxford City Council to vote on water treatment plant, fleet vehicles, and Amtrak station land

The Oxford City Council will meet on July 7, 2026, to consider resolutions authorizing a new water treatment plant contract, purchasing two fleet vehicles, and acquiring land for the BUT-Oxford Amtrak Station project. The council will also hold a first reading on a charter amendment for the November 2026 ballot and easement agreements for trail and rail platform construction. Second readings will include final approvals for two subdivision plats in the Lake Forest area.

Amend Strand & Associates contract for water treatment plant construction engineering, not to exceed value unspecified
Purchase two replacement fleet vehicles from Cronin Ford North, LLC
Declare necessity to acquire Ledger, LLC parcels for BUT-Oxford Amtrak Station project
Donate $50,000 from Opioid Settlement Fund to Sheltering Oxford for emergency cold weather shelter
Adopt 2026 ADA Transition Plan

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✓ Decided: Council approved $50K opioid settlement fund for cold weather shelter

The Oxford City Council approved a $50,000 donation from the Opioid Settlement Fund to Sheltering Oxford for an emergency cold weather shelter and related opioid abatement services. The council also adopted resolutions for a water treatment plant contract amendment, purchase of two replacement fleet vehicles, property acquisition for the Amtrak station project, and the 2026 ADA Transition Plan. Several ordinances received first reading, including proposed charter amendments for the November ballot, and two final subdivision plats (Lake Forest and Lake Forest Cove Section 1) were adopted on second reading.

Approved $50,000 donation from Opioid Settlement Fund to Sheltering Oxford for cold weather shelter (7-0)
Adopted Resolution 7836 authorizing amendment of Strand & Associates contract for water treatment plant construction engineering (7-0)
Adopted Resolution 7837 authorizing purchase of two replacement fleet vehicles from Cronin Ford North (7-0)
Adopted Resolution 7838 declaring intent to acquire Ledger, LLC parcels for BUT-Oxford Amtrak Station project (6-0, one absent)
Adopted Resolution 7840 adopting 2026 ADA Transition Plan (7-0)
Adopted Ordinance 3868 approving final subdivision plat for Lake Forest (4 lots on 97.292 acres) (7-0)
Adopted Ordinance 3869 approving final subdivision plat for Lake Forest Cove Section 1 (36 lots on 17.462 acres) (7-0)
Separated charter Amendment 2.11 into its own ordinance for ballot (6-1); removed Amendment 3.04 from recommended list (4-3)

Courthouse 118 West Hight Street, Oxford

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AGENDA OXFORD CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING COURTHOUSE TUESDAY, JULY 7, 2026 AT 7:30 PM Michael Smith, Mayor Alex French, Vice-Mayor Amber Franklin Jason Bracken Roxanne Ornelas William Snavely Jim Vinch MEETING PROCEDURE: Comments from the Public are welcome at two different times during the course of the meeting: (1) Comments on items not on the Agenda, and Consent Agenda items, will be heard under Public Comments – and (2) Comments on all Resolutions and Ordinances will be heard during Council consideration of said item. Please wait until you are recognized by the Mayor, state your name and address so that your comments may be properly recorded and limit your remarks to a period of five minutes or less. 1. Roll Call. 2. Pledge of Allegiance. 3. Approval of Agenda. 4. Public Participation. A. Proclamation TOPSS Grand Opening B. Public Comments The purpose of the public comments section is for members of the public to speak to the City Council on any subject not scheduled on the Agenda, except consent agenda items. To speak, you may approach the podium and wait to be addressed by the Mayor. You will need to state your name and address for the public record. City Council values your comments, and Council rules limit public comments to five minutes for each person. Presentations are not to be in the form of public debate, personal attacks on Council, City staff, or other members of the public, and Council …

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MINUTES OXFORD CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING COURTHOUSE TUESDAY, JULY 7, 2026 AT 7:30 PM MEETING PROCEDURE: Comments from the Public are welcome at two different times during the course of the meeting: (1) Comments on items not on the Agenda, and Consent Agenda items, will be heard under Public Comments – and (2) Comments on all Resolutions and Ordinances will be heard during Council consideration of said item. Please wait until you are recognized by the Mayor, state your name and address so that your comments may be properly recorded and limit your remarks to a period of five minutes or less. 1. Roll Call. A regular meeting of the Oxford City Council was called to order by Mayor Smith on Tuesday, July 7, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. Members in attendance were Roxanne Ornelas, Jason Bracken, Jim Vinch, Amber Franklin, William Snavely, and Alex French. Staff Members in Attendance Mr. Douglas R. Elliott, Jr., City Manager; Ms. Jessica Greene, Assistant City Manager; Mr. Michael Dreisbach, Service Director; Mr. John Detherage, Fire Chief; Mr. Geoff Robinson, Police Lieutenant; Mr. Sam Perry, Community Development Director; Ms. Heidi Ridenour, Finance Director; Mr. Chad Smith, Parks and Recreation Director; Mr. Chris Conard, Law Director; and Ms. Heather Barbour, Clerk of Council. 2. Pledge of Allegiance. 3. Approval of Agenda. Motion – To Approve the Agenda (Voice Vote) 1st Ms. French 2nd Ms. Franklin AYE # 7 NAY # 0 ABS # 0 …

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Fri Jul 3, 2026 · 08:00

General

15 S. College Ave., Oxford

Thu Jul 2, 2026 · 17:00

Housing Advisory Commission

118 West High Street , Oxford

Wed Jul 1, 2026 · 18:00

Environmental Commission

15 S. College Avenue, Oxford

Mon Jun 29, 2026 · 09:00

General

Oxford Parking & Transportation Board to vote on vice-chair and parking code changes

The Oxford Parking & Transportation Board will meet to approve minutes, discuss a sidewalk gap analysis for the Bicycle & Pedestrian Master Plan, and vote on a vice-chair nomination. New business includes proposed changes to the parking code and a discussion on sidewalk safety related to recreational field relocation.

Nominations and vote on vice-chair
Proposed changes to Oxford Code 351.03 on parking within driveway aprons
Sidewalk capacity and safety discussion for Chestnut Street recreational field relocation

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15 S. College Ave, Oxford