Sharonville public meetings in 2025

City Council

The council will consider a series of emergency ordinances covering salaries, appropriations, fund transfers, safety‑service contracts, and a revenue‑sharing agreement with the Princeton City School District. The meeting also includes routine reports from the mayor, safety service director, and other officials, as well as a resident hearing segment. Several rule‑suspension motions will be voted on to place listed ordinances into effect immediately.

• Ordinance 2025-59-E – revenue‑sharing agreement with Princeton City School District for downtown redevelopment (1st and Only Reading)
• Ordinance 2025-52-E – authorizes salary ranges and authorized strength of positions (1st and Only Reading)
• Ordinance 2025-54-E – transfer and advance of funds for the year 2026 (1st and Only Reading)
• Ordinance 2025-58-E – authorizes contract for demolition of downtown properties (1st and Only Reading)
• Ordinance 2025-61-E – authorizes two professional contracts with DSD Advisors LLC for legislative consulting (1st and Only Reading)

The council approved Ordinance 2025-50-E, a development agreement for downtown Sharonville. Two rule‑suspension motions were passed unanimously by voice vote, allowing immediate effectivity of dozens of budget and development ordinances. The November 18 minutes were approved as written, and liquor‑license notices for Taco Works and La Antigua were signed and returned to the Board of Liquor Control.

• Approved Ordinance 2025-50-E (downtown redevelopment agreement) – vote passed
• Unanimously approved rule suspension for first and only reading of Ordinances 2025-52-E through 2025-62-E (voice vote)
• Unanimously approved rule suspension for second and third reading of Ordinance 2025-50-E and Resolution 2025-R-15-E (voice vote)
• Approved the minutes from the November 18, 2025 meeting as written
• Signed and returned liquor‑license notices for Taco Works (11974 Lebanon Road) and La Antigua (1629 E Kemper Road) to the Board of Liquor Control

Legislation

The Sharonville City Council approved a series of ordinances and one resolution at its December 16, 2025 meeting. The approvals include a development agreement for downtown redevelopment, a salary ordinance setting employee hourly ranges, and multiple appropriations and fund transfers for fiscal year 2026. Additional actions authorize demolition contracts, a revenue‑sharing agreement with the Princeton City School District, and an internet auction of surplus city property.

• Ordinance 2025-50-E: Development Agreement for redevelopment of certain downtown property
• Ordinance 2025-52-E: Salary ordinance authorizing employee hourly ranges and position strengths
• Ordinance 2025-53-E: Permanent appropriations for city expenses for FY ending Dec 31 2026
• Ordinance 2025-58-E: Contract awarded to the lowest and best bidder for demolition of downtown properties
• Ordinance 2025-59-E: Revenue‑sharing agreement with the Princeton City School District

Planning & Zoning

The Planning Commission will consider several conditional use permits for business operations and one site plan review for a building addition. Staff recommended against one specific food truck request due to industrial zoning incompatibility.

• Conditional Use Permit for food truck operations at 11155 Mosteller Road
• Conditional Use Permit for outdoor displays and sales at 3295 E Sharon Road
• Conditional Use Permit for drive-thru coffee kiosk at 11750 Lebanon Road
• Site Plan Review for building addition at 1770 Kemper Road for Mi Tierra Supermarket

Planning & Zoning

The Sharonville Board of Zoning Appeals will review a variance request from Paul Asbrock to store a trailer on his property at 11177 Oak Street, which is zoned R1‑B. The request seeks relief from Zoning Ordinance 1121.05, which currently prohibits trailer storage on residential lots. The board may impose conditions such as registration, maintenance, and placement on a hard surface. The agenda also includes routine items like call to order, roll call, and approval of prior meeting minutes.

• Variance request to store a trailer at 11177 Oak Street (applicant: Paul Asbrock)
• Property zoned R1‑B (Residential Single Family) under Sharonville Zoning Ordinance 1121.05
• Ordinance 1121.05 prohibits trailer storage on residential properties
• Filing fee for the variance: $75.00 for single‑family residents
• Request originates from a Zoning Violation Enforcement Notice

The Sharonville Board of Zoning Appeals approved Paul Asbrock's request to store a trailer on the property at 11177 Oak Street. The approval required the trailer to remain registered, be properly maintained, and be stored on a hard gravel surface between the shed and the public alley. The motion passed with a 5‑0 vote; Chair Daniel Kloppenburg abstained. The meeting also approved the minutes from the November 12, 2025 session.

• Approved trailer storage at 11177 Oak Street (5-0 vote, 1 abstention)
• Approved minutes and audio recording from November 12, 2025 meeting (unanimous)

Legislation

The Sharonville City Council approved ordinances authorizing employee pay adjustments, vehicle purchases, and the acquisition of real property at 11959 Tramway Drive. The council also supported an application for state brownfield remediation funding.

• Employee pay adjustments and discretionary bonuses
• Vehicle purchases under existing lease program
• Property purchase at 11959 Tramway Drive
• Brownfield remediation funding application
• Emergency declarations for all items

City Council

The City Council will discuss a Downtown Urban Redevelopment Plan and consider several ordinances. Key items include a development agreement for downtown property and funding for employee bonuses and cost-of-living adjustments.

• Ordinance 2025-48-E: Discretionary bonus and cost of living adjustment for full-time and permanent part-time employees
• Ordinance 2025-49-E: Amending 2025 appropriations and authorizing replacement vehicles under the Enterprise Lease Program
• Ordinance 2025-50-E: Development agreement for redevelopment of real property in downtown Sharonville
• Resolution 2025-R-14-E: Application to the Ohio Department of Development for Brownfield Remediation Program funding
• Voice vote to extend DORA hours for Christmas on the Loop

The council unanimously approved several ordinances, including a 3% cost‑of‑living adjustment and discretionary bonus for employees (Ordinance 2025-48‑E) and amendments to appropriations and vehicle orders (Ordinance 2025-49‑E). It also approved Ordinance 2025-51‑E authorizing the purchase of real property at 11959 Tramway Drive. Resolutions supporting a brownfield remediation grant (Resolution 2025‑R‑14‑E) and other rule‑suspension motions were likewise passed unanimously.

• Ordinance 2025-48-E (employee COLA and bonus) approved unanimously
• Ordinance 2025-49-E (appropriations amendment and vehicle orders) approved unanimously
• Ordinance 2025-51-E (purchase of 11959 Tramway Drive) approved unanimously
• Resolution 2025-R-14-E (brownfield remediation grant application) approved unanimously
• Rule suspension for immediate effect of Ordinances 2025-48-E, 2025-49-E, 2025-R-14-E approved unanimously
• Late‑delivery motion for Ordinance 2025-51-E approved unanimously
• Voice vote extending DORA hours for Christmas on the Loop approved unanimously
• Executive session motions to consider property purchase and economic‑development negotiations approved unanimously

City Council

The Sharonville City Council met on November 13, 2025 and reviewed the 2026 Budget Work Session, covering goals, tax projections, debt, fund balances and proposed transfers. Council members discussed items such as the Public Works building, officer and firefighter salary ordinances, health insurance, wellness incentives, IT security and a potential Trainfo app. No formal approvals, denials, or tabling of measures were recorded. The meeting was adjourned at 7:30 p.m. following a motion by Tankersley and second by Lovitt.

• Adjourned meeting (motion by Tankersley, seconded by Lovitt)

Planning & Zoning

The Sharonville Board of Zoning Appeals will consider a variance request to store a trailer on the property at 12011 Gulfport Drive, which is currently prohibited by Zoning Ordinance 1121.05. It will also hear an appeal of Zoning Violation Enforcement Notice #2025434 filed by Andy Gorman regarding a retail business operating at 3549 Creek Road in an R1‑B residential district. The board will discuss conditions for the trailer variance and possible conditional use options for the retail operation. The agenda also includes approval of the August 13, 2025 meeting minutes.

• Variance request to store a trailer at 12011 Gulfport Drive (R1‑B zoning)
• Appeal of Zoning Violation Enforcement Notice #2025434 for retail use at 3549 Creek Road
• Discussion of conditions for trailer variance (registration, maintenance, storage location)
• Consideration of a Conditional Use Permit for a home‑occupation farm shop at the Creek Road property
• Approval of meeting minutes and audio recording from August 13, 2025

The Board approved the written minutes and audio from the August 13, 2025 meeting. It unanimously approved a trailer storage variance for 12011 Gulfport Drive, requiring paver placement and maintenance conditions. After a preliminary 5‑0 vote, the Board unanimously vacated Zoning Violation Enforcement Notice #2025434. The meeting was adjourned at 7:46 p.m.

• Approved August 13, 2025 meeting minutes and audio (unanimous)
• Approved trailer storage request at 12011 Gulfport Drive (unanimous, with conditions)
• Preliminary vote to vacate ZVI #2025434: 5‑0 affirmative
• Vacated ZVI #2025434 unanimously
• Motion to adjourn meeting passed (Mike Chaney motion, seconded by Franca Burton)

Planning & Zoning

The Planning Commission meeting on November 12, 2025 will review a request for a Conditional Use Permit to operate a food truck at 11137 Reading Road, located behind Sahara Hookah Lounge in the Central Business District. The applicant, Hussein Al Shafee, seeks weekday hours of 7 pm‑12 am and weekend hours of 7 pm‑2 am, but staff recommends limiting operation to 7 pm‑11 pm. Staff recommends conditions including no obstruction of vehicle flow, maintenance standards, health department approvals, electrical compliance, waste disposal, and a size limit to the north wall of the building. The commission may approve, deny, or approve with conditions.

• Conditional Use Permit request for a food truck at 11137 Reading Road (applicant Hussein Al Shafee)
• Property is zoned Central Business District and occupied by Sahara Hookah Lounge
• Proposed operating hours: weekdays 7 pm‑12 am, weekends 7 pm‑2 am (staff recommendation 7 pm‑11 pm)
• Recommended conditions: no obstruction of vehicle ingress/egress, maintenance of truck and patio, Hamilton County Health Department approvals, electrical work per National Electric Code, proper waste disposal, truck not extending north of building’s primary wall
• Application fee listed as $150 commercial (nonrefundable)

The Commission approved the written summaries and audio recording of the October 8, 2025 meeting. No old business was considered. A conditional use permit request for food‑truck operations at 11137 Reading Road was presented, with multiple concerns raised about health approval, police activity, littering, and utility hookups. The Commission voted to deny the request unanimously.

• Approved written summaries and audio recording of Oct 8, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Denied conditional use permit for food‑truck operations at 11137 Reading Road (unanimous)

Legislation

The Sharonville City Council approved three measures on October 28, 2025, including a cybersecurity program, authorization to dispose of surplus equipment, and approval of a feasibility study for the Mill Creek Triangle Trail.

• Adoption of a Cybersecurity Program
• Authorization to dispose of surplus equipment
• Approval of Mill Creek Triangle Trail Feasibility Study

City Council

The Sharonville City Council will consider adopting a cybersecurity program and authorize the disposal of surplus equipment. The body will also review a feasibility study for the Mill Creek Triangle Trail.

• Ordinance 2025-44: Adopting a Cybersecurity Program
• Ordinance 2025-46: Authorizing disposal of surplus equipment
• Resolution 2025-R-13: Approving Mill Creek Triangle Trail feasibility study
• Police Department receiving National Safety Council traffic safety award
• Officer Joel Altman receiving FOP Community Service Award

The Sharonville City Council approved Ordinance 2025-44 to adopt a city cybersecurity program, Ordinance 2025-46 to dispose of surplus fire department equipment, and Resolution 2025‑R‑13 approving the Mill Creek Triangle Trail feasibility study. All three actions were passed by unanimous voice vote.

• Adopted Ordinance 2025-44 cybersecurity program (unanimous voice vote)
• Adopted Ordinance 2025-46 disposal of surplus equipment (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved Resolution 2025‑R‑13 Mill Creek Triangle Trail feasibility study (unanimous voice vote)
• Suspended regular rules for first reading of Resolution 2025‑R‑13 (unanimous voice vote)
• Suspended regular rules for second and third reading of Ordinance 2025‑46 (unanimous voice vote)

Legislation

City Council approved two measures on October 14, 2025. These include the acceptance of foundation funds for a police canine and the transfer of city land to a local corporation.

• Resolution 2025-R-12-E: Acceptance of funds from the Matt Haverkamp Foundation for a police canine
• Ordinance 2025-47-E: Conveyance of approximately 4.200 acres to the Community Improvement Corporation of Sharonville

City Council

The Sharonville City Council will meet to discuss the adoption of a citywide cybersecurity program. The body is also considering the disposal of surplus equipment and the acceptance of funds from the Matt Haverkamp Foundation for a police canine.

• Ordinance 2025-44: Adopting a Cybersecurity Program for the City of Sharonville
• Ordinance 2025-46: Authorizing the Safety-Service Director to dispose of surplus equipment
• Resolution 2025-R-12-E: Accepting funds from the Matt Haverkamp Foundation for a police canine
• Swearing in new police officers Adam Lott and Braden Lovejoy

The council approved the minutes from the September 30 meeting. It then unanimously passed Resolution 2025‑R‑12‑E to accept Matt Haverkamp Foundation funds for a police canine. It also unanimously approved Ordinance 2025‑47‑E to convey 4.200 acres to the Community Improvement Corporation and related rule‑suspension motions. Additional unanimous votes moved the council into Executive Session and adjourned the meeting.

• Approved September 30, 2025 minutes (as written)
• Approved Resolution 2025‑R‑12‑E to accept foundation funds for a police canine (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2025‑47‑E to convey 4.200 acres to the Community Improvement Corporation (unanimous)
• Approved rule suspension for first‑and‑only reading of Ordinance 2025‑47‑E (unanimous)
• Approved rule suspension for late delivery on Ordinance 2025‑47‑E (unanimous)
• Approved rule suspension for first‑and‑only reading of Resolution 2025‑R‑12‑E (unanimous)
• Approved motion to move into Executive Session to consider property purchase (unanimous)
• Approved motion to adjourn the meeting (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning

The Sharonville Planning Commission will review a Conditional Use Permit for a home‑based bakery at 10946 Main Street, an amendment to extend weekend hours for a food truck at 3 Triangle Park Drive, and a resolution supporting the Mill Creek Triangle Trail feasibility study. The commission will also approve the meeting minutes from September 10, 2025. No final decisions are recorded in the agenda.

• Conditional Use Permit request for a home occupation bakery at 10946 Main Street (Cait’s Crust & Crumb LLC)
• Amendment request to allow weekend operation (11 am‑8 pm) for the food truck at 3 Triangle Park Drive
• Resolution No. 25‑02 in support of the Mill Creek Triangle Trail feasibility study
• Approval of meeting minutes from September 10, 2025
• Discussion of other business items

The Planning Commission unanimously approved continued baking and sales inside the home. It then approved, by a 3‑2 vote, a conditional use permit for an accessory bread‑stand structure with specific setbacks, operating days, and health‑license requirements. The commission denied a request to extend food‑truck hours at 3 Triangle Park Drive by a 4‑1 vote. Finally, it unanimously forwarded Resolution 25‑02 supporting the Mill Creek Triangle Trail feasibility study to the City Council.

• Approved continued home‑based baking and sales (unanimous)
• Approved accessory structure for home occupation (3-2) with six‑month temporary terms
• Denied amendment for extended food‑truck hours (4-1)
• Unanimously approved Resolution 25-02 supporting Mill Creek Triangle Trail study
• Forwarded Resolution 25-02 to Sharonville City Council

Legislation

City Council approved several ordinances and resolutions regarding city finances and infrastructure. The body authorized tax levies and an agreement for road improvements. They also approved budget amendments and weed removal assessments.

• Resolution 2025-R-11-E: Agreement with Ohio Public Works Commission for Kemper Road Improvements
• Resolution 2025-R-10-E: Authorization of tax levies based on Budget Commission rates
• Ordinance 2025-43: Amendment of 2025 Appropriations for various funds
• Ordinance 2025-45-E: Special assessments for 2025 weed removal costs

City Council

The Sharonville City Council will consider several new business items, including amendments to appropriations, a new cybersecurity program, and reimbursement for weed removal costs. It will also adopt resolutions to accept budget commission rates and tax levies, and to appoint a chief executive officer, chief financial officer, and project manager. The council will authorize an agreement with the Ohio Public Works Commission for Kemper Road improvements. Rule suspension motions will make certain ordinances and resolutions effective immediately.

• Ordinance 2025-43 – amends appropriations and authorizes return of advances of funds
• Ordinance 2025-44 – adopts a cybersecurity program for the City of Sharonville
• Ordinance 2025-45-E – authorizes reimbursement for weed removal costs on certain properties
• Resolution 2025-R-10-E – accepts budget commission rates and authorizes necessary tax levies
• Resolution 2025-R-11-E – appoints chief executive officer, chief financial officer, project manager and authorizes Kemper Road improvement agreement

The council unanimously passed Resolution 2025‑R‑11‑E, appointing a chief executive officer, chief financial officer and project manager, and authorizing the Kemper Road repaving project. It also adopted Ordinance 2025‑43 (appropriations adjustments), Ordinance 2025‑45‑E (weed‑removal assessment), Resolution 2025‑R‑10‑E (maintaining zero‑mill property tax rates), and suspended regular rules to fast‑track these items. All votes were unanimous and no discussion was recorded.

• Resolution 2025‑R‑11‑E appointing CEO, CFO, project manager and authorizing Kemper Road improvements – passed unanimously
• Resolution 2025‑R‑10‑E confirming zero‑mill property tax rates – passed unanimously
• Ordinance 2025‑43 amending appropriations and returning fund advances – passed unanimously
• Ordinance 2025‑45‑E authorizing weed‑removal special assessment – passed unanimously
• Rule suspension motion to allow first‑and‑only readings of the above ordinances and resolutions – passed unanimously
• Ordinance 2025‑44 (cybersecurity program) received first reading only – not voted on
• Public Works presented Resolution 2025‑R‑11‑E for OPWC grant re‑application – included in unanimous vote
• Finance presented Resolution 2025‑R‑10‑E accepting amounts and rates – included in unanimous vote

Legislation

The City Council met on September 9, 2025, to approve one piece of legislation. The body approved Ordinance 2025-39-E.

• Approval of 2025-39-E amending Sharonville Codified Ordinance 351.20

City Council

The City Council will meet to discuss the second and third readings of Ordinance 2025-39-E. The meeting includes reports from city officials and a traffic safety award presentation.

• Ordinance 2025-39-E amending Codified Ordinance 351.20
• Excellence in Traffic Safety Award presentation to Police Chief Nesbit and Lt. Ryan Hermes

Legislation

The City Council approved four pieces of legislation on August 26, 2025. These actions include budget adjustments and the adoption of transportation legislation.

• 2025-37-E: Adopting preliminary legislation from the Ohio Department of Transportation
• 2025-40-E: Amending the salary ordinance
• 2025-41-E: Amending 2025 appropriations for the General Fund
• 2025-42-E: Authorizing the Safety-Service Director to execute a settlement agreement

City Council

The Sharonville City Council will hold its regular meeting on August 26, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. in Council Chambers. The agenda includes routine procedural items, reports from city officials, and public comment periods. The council will also consider three emergency ordinances for immediate effect and one zoning amendment at first reading.

• Ordinance 2025-39-E: Amending Sharonville Codified Ordinance 351.20 (zoning amendment)
• Ordinance 2025-40-E: Amending the Salary Ordinance with immediate effectivity
• Ordinance 2025-41-E: Amending 2025 Appropriations for the General Fund with immediate effectivity
• Ordinance 2025-37-E: Adopting Preliminary Legislation from ODOT with immediate effectivity

The council approved the minutes from the August 12 meeting. It tabled Ordinance 2025-35-E and suspended regular rules to fast‑track several ordinances. Six ordinances were adopted, covering an ODOT emergency, a salary amendment, appropriations changes, and a settlement agreement. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved minutes from August 12, 2025 (as written) – unanimous
• Tabled Ordinance 2025-35-E (Fortney Lane) – approved unanimously (voice vote)
• Suspended regular rules to allow immediate effectivity of Ordinance 2025-40-E and 2025-41-E – approved unanimously (voice vote)
• Suspended regular rules to allow immediate effectivity of Ordinance 2025-37-E – approved unanimously (voice vote)
• Passed Ordinance 2025-37-E adopting ODOT preliminary legislation and declaring emergency – unanimous roll‑call vote
• Passed Ordinance 2025-40-E amending the Salary Ordinance and declaring emergency – unanimous roll‑call vote
• Passed Ordinance 2025-41-E amending 2025 appropriations for the General Fund – unanimous roll‑call vote
• Passed Ordinance 2025-42-E authorizing the Safety‑Service Director to execute settlement agreement – unanimous roll‑call vote

Planning & Zoning

The Planning Commission will consider a request from Jesse McKeehan on behalf of Hafer Drayage for a floodplain variance. The applicant seeks to build a 900-square-foot accessory building below the required base flood elevation using wet floodproofing techniques.

• Floodplain variance request for a 30-foot by 30-foot accessory building at 11320 Mosteller Road
• Proposal to set lowest floor elevation at 578.5 feet, below the required 580.5 feet
• Proposed use of flood vents one foot above grade to allow water passage
• Requirement for an As-Built Elevation Certificate by an Ohio Registered Surveyor upon completion

The commission approved the written minutes and audio recording from the July 9, 2025 meeting. A floodplain variance request for an accessory building at 11320 Mosteller Road was unanimously approved. Approval is subject to conditions on flood vents, utility elevation, an as‑built elevation certificate, and that commission approval is required before a building permit is issued. No other business was discussed.

• Approved July 9, 2025 meeting minutes and audio recording (as written)
• Approved floodplain variance for accessory building at 11320 Mosteller Road (unanimous) with conditions on flood vents, utility elevation, as‑built elevation certificate, and prerequisite commission approval

Planning & Zoning

The Board of Zoning Appeals will review a request from Hailey and William Hare to build a detached garage. The applicants are seeking variances to place the structure in the side yard and reduce the setback from the house to 2 feet.

• Variance request for 12x24ft detached garage at 10795 Lemarie Drive
• Request to reduce setback from principal building to 2 feet (ordinance requires 10 feet)
• Request to locate accessory structure in side yard (ordinance permits rear yard only)
• Proposed widening of existing driveway by one foot on each side

The Board approved the written summary and audio recording of the July 9, 2025 meeting. It unanimously approved the request to build an accessory structure at 10795 Lemarie Drive, subject to several conditions. No new business was taken up.

• Approved July 9, 2025 meeting minutes and audio recording (as distributed)
• Unanimously approved accessory garage request at 10795 Lemarie Drive with conditions

Legislation

The City Council met on August 12, 2025, to approve legislation. The council approved one amendment to the city's codified ordinances.

• Approved 2025-38-E: Amending Sharonville Codified Ordinance 351.03

City Council

The Sharonville City Council will meet to discuss road infrastructure and legislative updates. The body is reviewing a repaving project and preliminary legislation from the Ohio Department of Transportation.

• Ordinance 2025-35-E: Repaving of Fortney Lane (2nd Reading)
• Ordinance 2025-37-E: Preliminary legislation from the Ohio Department of Transportation (1st Reading)
• Ordinance 2025-38-E: Amendment to Codified Ordinance 351.03
• Chipotle’s liquor license application
• Swearing-in of Fire Department personnel

The council voted unanimously to suspend regular rules so Ordinance 2025-38-E could take effect immediately. The ordinance, which amends Codified Ordinance 351.03 to enforce parking on the shared‑use path along Route 42/Lebanon Road, was also approved unanimously. Additional readings were given for Ordinances 2025-35-E and 2025-37-E, but no votes were taken on those items. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Suspended regular council rules to allow immediate effect of Ordinance 2025-38-E (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2025-38-E amending Codified Ordinance 351.03 (unanimous)
• Gave 2nd reading of Ordinance 2025-35-E (title only) – no vote recorded
• Gave 1st reading of Ordinance 2025-37-E (title only) – no vote recorded
• Adjourned meeting (motion passed)

Planning & Zoning

The Board of Zoning Appeals will review a request to eliminate the use of an attached garage for vehicle parking to create a laundry and utility room. The board will also address tabled business regarding an accessory structure at 10795 Lemarie Drive.

• Request to eliminate attached garage for parking at 10881 Wyscarver Road
• Tabled request for accessory structure and reduced setback at 10795 Lemarie Drive

The Board of Zoning Appeals unanimously approved a variance request by Jennifer and Taylor Neal to eliminate the use of the attached garage for vehicle parking at 10881 Wyscarver Road, subject to conditions. The board also tabled a request for an accessory structure at 10795 Lemarie Drive to the August 13, 2025 meeting. Minutes from the June 11, 2025 meeting were approved.

• Approved variance to eliminate garage use at 10881 Wyscarver Road (unanimous)
• Tabled accessory structure request at 10795 Lemarie Drive to August 13, 2025
• Approved minutes from June 11, 2025 meeting

Planning & Zoning

The Planning Commission will consider a Final Site Plan for parking lot modifications at 4050 Cottingham Drive for Greater Cincinnati Endodontics. The proposal seeks to increase the number of parking spaces to accommodate additional dental staff.

• Final Site Plan review for parking lot modifications at 4050 Cottingham Drive
• Proposed addition of 19 parking spaces (10 along north property line, 6 along north wall, 3 near south driveway)
• Installation of a privacy fence along the west property line
• Proposed 5-foot setback from residential property to the west
• Staff recommendation for approval subject to striping, wheel stop installation, and landscaping maintenance

The commission approved the written minutes and audio recording from the June 11, 2025 meeting. It unanimously approved the final site plan for parking lot modifications at 4050 Cottingham Drive, subject to listed conditions. The commission discussed the Mill Creek Triangle Trail feasibility study and expressed overall support, but no formal decision was recorded.

• Approved June 11, 2025 meeting minutes and audio recording (unanimous)
• Approved final site plan for parking lot modifications at 4050 Cottingham Drive (unanimous, subject to conditions)

Legislation

City Council approved two measures during the July 8, 2025 meeting. These include an amendment to the 2025 Salary Ordinance and authorization to seek a justice assistance grant.

• 2025-36-E: Authorization to apply for an Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG)
• 2025-34-E: Amendment to the 2025 Salary Ordinance

City Council

The Sharonville City Council will meet to discuss several ordinances, including infrastructure work and budget adjustments. The body is deciding on a repaving project and the application for a federal justice grant.

• Ordinance 2025-34-E: Amending the 2025 Salary Ordinance
• Ordinance 2025-35-E: Repaving of Fortney Lane
• Ordinance 2025-36-E: Application for an Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG)

The council approved Ordinance 2025-34-E, amending the salary ordinance and declaring an emergency, and Ordinance 2025-36-E, authorizing an application for an Edward Byrne Justice Assistance Grant and declaring an emergency. Both ordinances were passed by a unanimous roll‑call vote. The council also approved a rule‑suspension motion to allow immediate effect of Ordinance 2025-34‑E and 2025‑36‑E, again unanimously.

• Ordinance 2025-34-E approved (unanimous)
• Ordinance 2025-36-E approved (unanimous)
• Rule suspension for Ordinance 2025-34-E and 2025-36-E approved (unanimous)
• Minutes from June 10, 2025 meeting approved as written

Planning & Zoning

The Sharonville Board of Zoning Appeals will review five property-specific requests for zoning variances at its June 11 meeting. Each request seeks relief from setback or lot-size rules for accessory structures or animal keeping. No citywide policy changes or contracts are on the agenda.

• Raise 12 chickens on 19,949 sq ft lot at 6295 Amelia Drive (51 sq ft under minimum lot size)
• Build detached garage in side yard with 2 ft setback at 10795 Lemarie Drive
• Allow picket fence to encroach into front yard setback at 11155 Maple Street
• Permit oversized accessory structure at 11303 Orchard Street
• Addition encroaching 20 ft into rear yard setback at 10508 Lemarie Drive

The provided minutes are garbled and do not contain any identifiable decisions, approvals, denials, or vote tallies. No substantive actions can be confirmed from the record.

Planning & Zoning

The Planning Commission will review a request to convert 38 guest rooms into extended stay accommodations for guests staying 30 days or more. The proposal involves rooms primarily on the fourth and fifth floors of the hotel at 2265 E Sharon Road.

• Conditional Use Permit request for 38 guest rooms at 2265 E Sharon Road (Drury Inn & Suites)
• Proposed limit of 270 consecutive nights for extended stay guests
• Proposed restriction on cooking devices to only coffee makers or microwaves

The provided minutes contain garbled text with no identifiable approvals, denials, votes, or actionable items. No substantive decisions were documented.

Legislation

The City Council met on June 10, 2025, to approve legislative items. The primary action was the adoption of the 2026 tax budget.

• Res 2025-R-09-E: Adopting 2026 Tax Budget

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing and regular meeting to discuss the city's finances. The primary action is the adoption of the 2026 Tax Budget.

• Public hearing for the Annual Tax Budget
• Resolution 2025-R-09-E to adopt the 2026 Tax Budget

The council adopted Resolution 2025‑R‑09‑E, which adopts the 2026 tax budget and declares a municipal emergency, with a unanimous vote. The council also approved a rule‑suspension motion to allow the first and only reading of that resolution, also unanimously. The May 27, 2025 meeting minutes were approved as written and no residents requested to be heard.

• Adopted Resolution 2025‑R‑09‑E (2026 tax budget & emergency) – unanimous vote
• Suspended regular rules for first reading of Resolution 2025‑R‑09‑E – unanimous voice vote
• Approved May 27, 2025 meeting minutes as written

Legislation

City Council approved two ordinances during the May 27, 2025 meeting. These actions include updates to the Planning and Zoning Code and the authorization of a contract for the Sharondale Culvert.

• Ordinance 2025-27: Amending the Planning and Zoning Code
• Ordinance 2025-33-E: Authorizing bidding and awarding a contract for the Sharondale Culvert
• Ordinance 2025-33-E: Amending 2025 Appropriations for various funds

City Council

The City Council will conduct a public hearing regarding proposed zoning code updates and amendments. Members will also consider legislation concerning the 2025 appropriations and a contract for the Sharondale Culvert.

• Public hearing on proposed zoning code updates and amendments
• Ordinance 2025-33-E: Amending 2025 appropriations and authorizing a contract for the Sharondale Culvert
• Ordinance 2025-27: Amending the Planning and Zoning Code (3rd Reading)
• Resolution 2025-R-08: Continued operation of the Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area (3rd Reading)
• Announcement of June 10 public hearing on the 2026 Annual Tax Budget

The Sharonville City Council approved three measures: Ordinance 2025-27 amending the zoning code for the Downtown Loop, Resolution 2025‑R‑08 continuing the Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area, and Ordinance 2025‑33‑E authorizing fund transfers and a culvert contract. All three items passed by unanimous vote. A motion to suspend regular rules for immediate effect of Ordinance 2025‑33‑E also passed unanimously.

• Approved Ordinance 2025-27 (zoning amendments for Downtown Sharonville Loop) – unanimous vote
• Approved Resolution 2025-R-08 (continuation of Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area) – unanimous vote
• Approved Ordinance 2025-33-E (fund transfers, Sharondale Culvert contract, and budget advances) – unanimous vote
• Approved suspension of regular rules to allow immediate effect of Ordinance 2025-33-E – unanimous voice vote

Planning & Zoning

The Board of Zoning Appeals will discuss a request from Patricia Kowal to extend a previously granted variance. The request seeks permanent approval to enclose an attached carport with white lattice fencing at 10657 Robindale Drive.

• Extension request for variance to enclose carport with lattice fencing at 10657 Robindale Drive

The Board of Zoning Appeals approved the written summary and audio recording from the March 12, 2025 meeting. It then unanimously approved Patricia Kowal's request to extend the temporary enclosure of the carport at 10657 Robindale Drive, with conditions that the fence be kept in good repair and no junk be stored in the carport or driveway.

• Approved written summary and audio recording of March 12, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved extension of temporary carport enclosure at 10657 Robindale Drive (unanimous, with maintenance conditions)

Legislation

At their May 13, 2025 meeting, the Sharonville City Council approved several ordinances, including the purchase of real property in downtown Sharonville and the submission of funding applications for sidewalk and transit infrastructure projects. Other actions adjusted staffing for the convention center security supervisor and amended the surplus property ordinance. All ordinances marked with '-E' were declared emergencies.

• Ordinance 2025-25-E: Authorizes purchase of certain real property in downtown Sharonville and amends 2025 appropriations for the 401 Capital Fund
• Ordinance 2025-31-E: Authorizes funding application to OKI for construction of sidewalks on Fields Ertel Road
• Ordinance 2025-32-E: Authorizes funding application to SORTA for transit infrastructure funds for Kemper Road Improvements Project
• Ordinance 2025-30-E: Adjusts staffing for the Convention Center Security Supervisor position
• Ordinance 2025-23: Amends ordinance regarding surplus property

City Council

The Sharonville City Council will hold a regular meeting on May 13, 2025. Items include a third reading of an ordinance authorizing the purchase of real property in downtown Sharonville and amending appropriations. Also up for votes are first readings of emergency ordinances to apply for grants for sidewalks on Fields Ertel Road and for transit infrastructure on Kemper Road. Council will also consider a second reading of an amendment to the planning and zoning code and a resolution to continue the Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area.

• Ordinance 2025-30-E: Adjust authorized staffing for Convention Center Security Supervisor (1st reading, emergency)
• Ordinance 2025-31-E: Authorize application to OKI for sidewalk construction on Fields Ertel Road (1st reading, emergency)
• Ordinance 2025-32-E: Authorize application to SORTA for transit infrastructure on Kemper Road (1st reading, emergency)
• Ordinance 2025-25-E: Authorize purchase of real property in downtown Sharonville and amend 2025 appropriations (2nd & 3rd readings, emergency)
• Ordinance 2025-27: Amend Part Eleven of Sharonville Codified Ordinances (Planning and Zoning Code) (2nd reading)

The council approved Ordinance 2025-23, raising the surplus‑property disposal threshold to $5,000, and Ordinance 2025-25-E, authorizing purchase of downtown loop real‑property. It also adopted Ordinances 2025-30-E, 2025-31-E and 2025-32-E, which add two full‑time security positions and authorize funding applications for the Fields Ertel sidewalk and Kemper Road improvement projects. All ordinances and related rule‑suspension motions passed unanimously, and liquor‑license transfers for Doubletree and Chester Road Sunoco were also approved.

• Approved Ordinance 2025-23 (surplus property threshold) – unanimous
• Approved Ordinance 2025-25-E (downtown loop property purchase) – unanimous
• Approved Ordinance 2025-30-E (add two full‑time convention center security positions) – unanimous
• Approved Ordinance 2025-31-E (authorize Fields Ertel sidewalk funding application) – unanimous
• Approved Ordinance 2025-32-E (authorize Kemper Road transit funding application) – unanimous
• Suspended regular rules for immediate effectivity of Ordinances 2025-30-E, 2025-31-E, 2025-32-E – unanimous
• Suspended regular rules for second/third reading of Ordinance 2025-25-E – unanimous
• Approved liquor‑license transfer for Doubletree and Chester Road Sunoco – unanimous

Legislation

City Council approved several ordinances regarding road improvements, vehicle operations, and city maintenance. The body also amended the 2025 Salary Ordinance.

• Ordinance 2025-29-E: Petition for permanent and temporary construction easements to improve Mosteller Road
• Ordinance 2025-17: Authorization of under-speed vehicle operation at Chester Road intersections
• Ordinance 2025-26-E: Contract for cleanup of Sharonville Parks and Shelters
• Ordinance 2025-28-E: Amendment to the 2025 Salary Ordinance

City Council

City Council will hold readings on multiple ordinances, including emergency measures for a downtown property purchase, a Mosteller Road easement quick-take, park cleanup contracts, and a salary ordinance amendment. Also up for discussion is a zoning code amendment and approval of a designated outdoor refreshment area. Reports from city departments, including the 2024 Parks & Recreation annual report, will be presented.

• Ordinance 2025-25-E: Emergency authorization to purchase real property in downtown Sharonville and amend 2025 appropriations
• Ordinance 2025-29-E: Quick-take petition for permanent and temporary easements to improve Mosteller Road
• Ordinance 2025-27: First reading of amendments to the Planning and Zoning Code
• Ordinance 2025-26-E: Emergency contract for cleanup of Sharonville parks and shelters
• Resolution 2025-R-08: Continued operation of the Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area

The council moved the agenda order and suspended regular rules to read several ordinances first. It unanimously passed the under‑speed vehicles ordinance, the park‑cleanup contract ordinance, the salary amendment ordinance, and the Mosteller Road easement ordinance. All votes were unanimous.

• Agenda order moved to read legislation first (unanimous voice vote)
• Suspended regular rules for first‑only reading of Ordinances 2025‑26, 2025‑28‑E, 2025‑29‑E (unanimous voice vote)
• Ordinance 2025‑17 (under‑speed vehicles at Chester Rd) approved (unanimous roll‑call vote)
• Ordinance 2025‑26‑E (park cleanup contract) approved (unanimous roll‑call vote)
• Ordinance 2025‑28‑E (salary amendment for part‑time code enforcement officer) approved (unanimous roll‑call vote)
• Ordinance 2025‑29‑E (Mosteller Road easements and emergency) approved (unanimous roll‑call vote)

Planning & Zoning

The Planning Commission will discuss two new business items: a request for a conditional use permit to install a 32-square-foot electronic message center sign at 11144 Spinner Avenue (St. Michael Church and School), and proposed zoning text amendments to allow mixed-use and multi-family as conditional uses in the Central Business District (CBD) and Support Mixed Downtown District (SM-D) to encourage redevelopment of the Downtown Sharonville Loop. The Commission will also approve minutes from the March 12, 2025 meeting.

• Request for conditional use permit to install electronic message center panel on existing freestanding sign at 11144 Spinner Avenue (St. Michael Church/School)
• Proposed zoning text amendments to permit mixed-use and multi-family as conditional uses in CBD and SM-D districts
• Sign conditions include message changes every 8 seconds, dimming, and no audio emissions
• Staff recommends six conditions for approval of the electronic message center sign
• The 2020 Downtown Loop Streetscape Master Plan and land bank efforts are referenced as related redevelopment initiatives

The Planning Commission approved the written minutes and audio recording from the March 12, 2025 meeting. It unanimously approved a conditional use permit for a digital sign panel at 11144 Spinner Avenue, subject to several technical and safety conditions. The commission also unanimously approved proposed zoning text amendments for the Downtown Sharonville Loop CBD/SM‑D districts and forwarded them to the City Council for review.

• Approved March 12 meeting minutes and audio recordings (unanimous)
• Approved conditional use permit for digital sign at 11144 Spinner Avenue with conditions (unanimous)
• Approved proposed zoning text amendments for Downtown Sharonville Loop CBD/SM-D districts and forwarded to City Council (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:51 pm

Legislation

At its April 8, 2025 meeting, Sharonville City Council approved several ordinances and resolutions. Key actions include authorizing property transactions at 11177 Main Street and 11186 Reading Road, amending the 2025 General Fund appropriations, and entering into a debt collection agreement with the Ohio Attorney General. Council also passed a resolution supporting State Issue 2 and authorized a grant funding request.

• Ordinance 2025-21: Amending 2025 Appropriations for General Fund
• Ordinance 2025-22-E: Authorizing debt collection agreement with Ohio Attorney General
• Ordinance 2025-24-E: Authorizing documents for properties at 11177 Main St and 11186 Reading Rd, amending 401 Capital Fund appropriations
• Resolution 2025-R-04-E: Support for State Issue 2 (State Capital Improvement Program renewal on May 6 ballot)
• Resolution 2025-R-07-E: Authorizing funding request for Congressional Community Project Grant program

City Council

The City Council will discuss several ordinances, including amendments to the General Fund and 401 Capital Fund appropriations. The body is also reviewing a debt collection agreement with the Ohio Attorney General and a funding request for the Congressional Community Project Grant Appropriations Program.

• Ordinance 2025-22-E: Delinquent Debt Collection Agreement with the Ohio Attorney General
• Ordinance 2025-24-E: Real property documents for 11177 Main Street and 11186 Reading Road
• Ordinance 2025-17: Operation of under-speed vehicles at intersections on Chester Road
• Resolution 2025-R-04-E: Support of State Issue 2 (State Capital Improvement Program)
• Resolution 2025-R-07-E: Funding request for the Congressional Community Project Grant Appropriations Program

The Sharonville City Council voted unanimously to adopt Resolution 2025‑R‑04‑E, supporting State Issue 2 for renewal of the State Capital Improvement Program. In the same meeting the council also approved Ordinance 2025‑21, Ordinance 2025‑22‑E, Ordinance 2025‑24‑E, and Resolution 2025‑R‑07‑E, all by voice or roll‑call vote with no opposition. A rule‑suspension motion allowing first‑reading of those items was also passed unanimously.

• Rule suspension motion for Ordinance 2025‑21, 2025‑22‑E, 2025‑24‑E, and Resolution 2025‑R‑07‑E approved unanimously
• Resolution 2025‑R‑04‑E (support for State Issue 2) approved unanimously
• Ordinance 2025‑21 (amending 2025 appropriations) approved unanimously
• Ordinance 2025‑22‑E (authorizing debt‑collection agreement with Attorney General) approved unanimously
• Ordinance 2025‑24‑E (authorizing real‑property documents for 11177 Main St. and 11186 Reading Rd.) approved unanimously
• Resolution 2025‑R‑07‑E (grant request for Kemper Road Infrastructure project) approved unanimously

Legislation

The City Council approved several ordinances and resolutions. These include amendments to the 2025 appropriations, contracts for street repair, preventive maintenance, and concrete curb and sidewalk repair programs, disposal of surplus equipment, and the declaration of intent to appropriate easements for Mosteller Road improvements. Also approved was a resolution to raise the capital asset threshold via financial reports.

• Ordinance 2025-18: Amending 2025 appropriations for various funds and authorizing return of advances
• Ordinance 2025-19-E: Authorizing contracts for 2025 Street Repair, Preventive Maintenance, and Concrete Curb and Sidewalk Repair programs
• Ordinance 2025-20-E: Authorizing disposal of surplus equipment
• Resolution 2025-R-05-E: Declaring necessity to appropriate permanent and temporary easements for Mosteller Road improvements
• Resolution 2025-R-06-E: Authorizing financial reports to raise the capital asset threshold

City Council

The Sharonville City Council will hold a regular meeting with several first-reading ordinances and resolutions, most declared emergency for immediate effect. Key items include authorizing the 2025 street repair program, appropriating easements for Mosteller Road improvements, and supporting a statewide capital improvement ballot issue. The council also considers allowing under-speed vehicles on Chester Road and amending the year's appropriations.

• Ordinance 2025-19-E: Authorizes contracts for 2025 Street Repair, Preventative Maintenance, and Concrete Curb and Sidewalk Repair programs
• Resolution 2025-R-05-E: Declares necessity to appropriate permanent and temporary easements for Mosteller Road Improvements
• Ordinance 2025-17: Authorizes operation of under-speed vehicles at intersections on Chester Road
• Ordinance 2025-18: Amends 2025 appropriations for various funds and authorizes return of advances
• Resolution 2025-R-04-E: Supports renewal of the State Capital Improvement Program on the May 6, 2025 ballot

The Sharonville City Council approved several items by unanimous voice vote, including Ordinance 2025-18 which amends appropriations for various funds and returns advances. Ordinances 2025-19-E and 2025-20-E were also adopted, authorizing street‑repair contracts and disposal of surplus equipment. Resolutions 2025‑R‑05‑E and 2025‑R‑06‑E were adopted, addressing easements for the Mosteller Road project and raising the capital‑asset reporting threshold. All motions passed without opposition.

• Ordinance 2025-18 (fund appropriations and advance returns) approved unanimously
• Ordinance 2025-19-E (authorize Safety Service Director contracts for street repair programs) approved unanimously
• Ordinance 2025-20-E (authorize disposal of old cargo trailer) approved unanimously
• Resolution 2025‑R‑05‑E (declare necessity and intent to appropriate easements for Mosteller Road) approved unanimously
• Resolution 2025‑R‑06‑E (raise capital asset threshold from $5,000 to $10,000) approved unanimously
• Rule suspension motion for immediate effect of the above ordinances and resolutions approved unanimously
• Resolution 2025‑R‑04‑E (support State Issue 2 on May 6 ballot) given second reading, no vote recorded
• Ordinance 2025‑17 (authorizing under‑speed vehicles at Chester Road) given first reading, no vote recorded

Planning & Zoning

The Board of Zoning Appeals will consider a variance request from Adam Goines to keep four hens on a roughly 8,500-square-foot lot at 3952 Malaer Drive, where the zoning ordinance requires a minimum of 20,000 square feet. The applicant also seeks a reduced setback for the chicken coop. The board may approve the request with conditions, such as limiting the number of hens and requiring a 10-foot setback, or deny it.

• Variance request to raise hens on a lot under 20,000 square feet and at a reduced setback at 3952 Malaer Drive (applicant: Adam Goines)

The Sharonville Board of Zoning Appeals unanimously denied a request to raise hens on a lot under 20,000 square feet at 3952 Malaer Drive, citing the existing ordinance and precedent. The board also discussed a request from Patricia Kowal for an extension of a carport variance, deciding she must submit a new application. Officers were re-elected and prior minutes approved.

• Denied request to raise hens at 3952 Malaer Drive (unanimous)
• Re-elected Daniel Kloppenburg as Chairperson (unanimous)
• Elected Matt Eggenberger as Vice Chairperson (unanimous)
• Approved minutes and audio recording from December 11, 2024 meeting
• Decided Patricia Kowal must submit new variance application for carport enclosure extension

Planning & Zoning

The Planning Commission will consider a preliminary site plan for parking lot modifications at a dental practice. The proposal includes reducing setbacks from a residential property and Lebanon Road to add up to nine parking spaces. The commission will also hold a discussion regarding CBD / SM-D zoning.

• Preliminary Site Plan Review for parking lot modifications at 4050 Cottingham Drive
• Proposed reduction of residential parking setback from 20 feet to 10 feet
• Proposed reduction of Lebanon Road parking setback from 15 feet to 10 feet
• CBD / SM-D Zoning Discussion

The Sharonville Planning Commission unanimously approved a preliminary site plan for parking lot modifications at 4050 Cottingham Drive, with conditions including a final site plan and stormwater management plan. The commission also discussed zoning text amendments for the CBD and SM-D districts and agreed to review them formally at the April 9, 2025 meeting.

• Approved preliminary site plan for parking lot modifications at 4050 Cottingham Drive (unanimous)
• Required final site plan with parking configurations, setbacks, landscaping, and screening
• Required stormwater flow details to existing system
• Required landscaping plan with final site plan
• Agreed to proceed with formal agenda item for zoning text amendments at April 9, 2025 meeting

Legislation

City Council approved two ordinances authorizing the filing of petitions to appropriate permanent and temporary easements via quick-take for the purpose of improving Mosteller Road and Kemper Road. Both ordinances were declared emergencies, meaning they take effect immediately.

• Ordinance 2025-15-E: quick-take easements for Mosteller Road improvement
• Ordinance 2025-16-E: quick-take easements for Kemper Road improvement

City Council

The City Council will vote on ordinances to appropriate permanent and temporary easements for road improvements. They will also consider a resolution supporting State Issue 2 regarding the State Capital Improvement Program.

• Ordinance 2025-15-E: Easements for Mosteller Road improvements
• Ordinance 2025-16-E: Easements for Kemper Road improvements
• Resolution 2025-R-04-E: Support for State Issue 2 (State Capital Improvement Program)
• New liquor license for The Root Beer Stand

Council unanimously approved two emergency ordinances authorizing quick-take petitions for permanent and temporary easements needed for the Mosteller Road and Kemper Road improvement projects. The agenda was amended to make a resolution supporting State Issue 2 a first reading only, and rules were suspended to allow final readings of the two ordinances. No residents spoke during public comment periods.

• Approved Ordinance 2025-15-E for Mosteller Road easement appropriation (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2025-16-E for Kemper Road easement appropriation (unanimous)
• Amended agenda to make Resolution 2025-R-04-E a first reading only (unanimous)
• Suspended rules for second and third readings of Ordinances 2025-15-E and 2025-16-E (unanimous)
• Approved February 25, 2025 meeting minutes as written
• Remitted Root Beer Stand liquor permit to Ohio Liquor Board with no objections

Legislation

At their February 25, 2025 meeting, Sharonville City Council approved four ordinances. These include a salary ordinance amendment revising Pay Grade C, an amendment to the 2025 appropriations for the 401 Capital Fund, and two Job Creation Incentive Grants (JCIGs) with People Working Cooperatively, Inc. and for Project CPA. All ordinances except one were declared emergencies.

• Ordinance 2025-11-E: Amending Salary Ordinance to revise Pay Grade C (emergency)
• Ordinance 2025-12: Amending 2025 Appropriations for the 401 Capital Fund
• Ordinance 2025-13-E: Authorizing JCIG with People Working Cooperatively, Inc. (emergency)
• Ordinance 2025-14-E: Authorizing JCIG for Project CPA (emergency)

City Council

The Sharonville City Council will hold a regular meeting on February 25, 2025, with a primary focus on several emergency ordinances. Key actions include amending the salary ordinance, adjusting 2025 appropriations, authorizing Job Creation Incentive Grants (JCIG) for People Working Cooperatively and a project identified as 'Project CPA', and directing quick-take appropriations for improvements to Mosteller Road and Kemper Road. The meeting also includes ceremonial items such as the swearing-in of a deputy fire chief and a Good Neighbor Award.

• Ordinance 2025-11-E: Amends salary ordinance to revise Pay Grade C (emergency)
• Ordinance 2025-12: Amends 2025 appropriations for the 401 Capital Fund
• Ordinance 2025-13-E: Authorizes Job Creation Incentive Grant with People Working Cooperatively (emergency)
• Ordinance 2025-14-E: Authorizes Job Creation Incentive Grant for Project CPA (emergency)
• Ordinance 2025-15-E and 2025-16-E: Direct filing of petitions for quick-take easements for Mosteller Road and Kemper Road improvements (emergency)

Council unanimously approved four ordinances: a salary correction for the Deputy Fire Chief, a capital fund appropriation, and two Job Creation Incentive Grants for businesses moving into Sharonville. Two additional ordinances for property easements on Mosteller and Kemper Roads received first readings only. The meeting also included recognition of a new Deputy Fire Chief and a Good Neighbor Award recipient.

• Approved Ordinance 2025-11-E amending salary ordinance for Deputy Fire Chief (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2025-12 appropriating funds to 401 Capital Fund (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2025-13-E JCIG with People Working Cooperatively, Inc. (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2025-14-E JCIG for Project CPA (unanimous)
• Gave first reading to Ordinance 2025-15-E for Mosteller Road easements
• Gave first reading to Ordinance 2025-16-E for Kemper Road easements

Legislation

City Council approved several ordinances regarding equipment disposal and personnel funding. The body authorized a grant application for fire department staffing and updated the 2025 Salary Ordinance.

• Ordinance 2025-08-E: Disposal of surplus equipment
• Ordinance 2025-09-E: Application for FEMA Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (Safer) Grant
• Ordinance 2025-10-E: Amendment to the 2025 Salary Ordinance
• Resolution 2025-R-03: Commemoration of Mark Piepmeier as an Honored Citizen

City Council

The Sharonville City Council will hold its regular meeting on February 11, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. in the Municipal Building. The agenda includes routine procedural items, reports from city leaders, and a first reading of four emergency ordinances and one resolution. No unfinished business is listed.

• Ordinance 2025-08-E: Authorize disposal of surplus equipment and declare emergency
• Ordinance 2025-09-E: Apply for FEMA Safer grant to fund additional fire department staff and declare emergency
• Ordinance 2025-10-E: Amend 2025 salary ordinance and declare emergency
• Resolution 2025-R-03: Commemorate Mark Piepmeier as Honored Citizen of Sharonville

Sharonville City Council unanimously approved four items on a single reading: Ordinance 2025-08-E authorizing disposal of two surplus Public Works mowers; Ordinance 2025-09-E authorizing application for a FEMA SAFER grant to offset full-time fire staff costs; Ordinance 2025-10-E amending the 2025 salary ordinance due to a Fire Department retirement; and Resolution 2025-R-03 commemorating Mark Piepmeier as an Honored Citizen. Council also entered executive session to discuss property purchase for public purposes, with no action taken. Minutes from January 28, 2025 were approved as written.

• Approved Ordinance 2025-08-E to dispose of two surplus Public Works mowers (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2025-09-E to apply for FEMA SAFER grant for fire staffing (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2025-10-E amending 2025 salary ordinance due to fire department retirement (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2025-R-03 honoring Mark Piepmeier as Honored Citizen (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from January 28, 2025 meeting as written
• Entered executive session to consider property purchase for public purposes (unanimous)

Legislation

At its January 28, 2025 meeting, the Sharonville City Council approved four items: an ordinance to codify city ordinances, an ordinance authorizing fire department equipment purchases, and two resolutions declaring intent to appropriate permanent and temporary construction easements for Mosteller Road and Kemper Road improvements. The road improvement resolutions are declared emergencies and effective immediately.

• Approved codification update for city ordinances
• Authorized fire department equipment purchases (declared emergency)
• Declared intent to appropriate permanent and temporary construction easements for Mosteller Road improvements (effective immediately)
• Declared intent to appropriate permanent and temporary construction easements for Kemper Road improvements (effective immediately)

City Council

City Council will discuss the appropriation of permanent and temporary construction easements for road projects. The body is also considering a contract for Fire Department equipment and the codification of previous ordinances.

• Ordinance 2025-07-E: Purchase of Fire Department equipment
• Resolution 2025-R-01-E: Easements for Mosteller Road improvements
• Resolution 2025-R-02-E: Easements for Kemper Road improvements
• Ordinance 2024-77: Editing and inclusion of ordinances into Codified Ordinances

The Sharonville City Council unanimously approved Ordinance 2025-07-E to purchase fire department equipment, including radios, a power cot load system, a Horton ambulance, and a response vehicle. It also passed Resolutions 2025-R-01-E and 2025-R-02-E to acquire easements for the Mosteller Road and Kemper Road repaving projects. The council approved the annual codified ordinance updates (Ordinance 2024-77) and the minutes from the January 14 meeting. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included reports and announcements.

• Approved Ordinance 2025-07-E for fire equipment purchase (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2025-R-01-E for Mosteller Road easements (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2025-R-02-E for Kemper Road easements (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2024-77 codified ordinance updates (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of January 14, 2025 meeting (unanimous)

Legislation

At the January 14, 2025 meeting, the Sharonville City Council approved seven ordinances, including amendments to the salary ordinance and 2025 appropriations. They also authorized contracts for winter salt and public works equipment, support for a legal challenge to AT&T's tariff, and acceptance of a grant for thermal imaging cameras. These actions were completed and no items were discussed without a decision.

• Ordinance 2025-01-E: Revises pay grade B and declares an emergency
• Ordinance 2025-02: Amends 2025 appropriations for various funds
• Ordinance 2025-03-E: Authorizes contract for highway rock sale (salt) for 2025-2026 winter
• Ordinance 2025-04-E: Authorizes purchase and disposal of public works equipment
• Ordinance 2025-05-E: Supports Ohio Municipal League's challenge of AT&T tariff at PUCO

City Council

City Council will discuss several emergency ordinances, including pay grade revisions and the purchase of highway rock salt. The body is also considering a grant for thermal imaging cameras and a challenge to an AT&T tariff application.

• Ordinance 2025-01-E: Amending the Salary Ordinance to revise Pay Grade B
• Ordinance 2025-02: Amending 2025 Appropriations for various funds
• Ordinance 2025-03-E: Contract for 2025-2026 winter highway rock salt
• Ordinance 2025-04-E: Purchase and disposal of Public Works equipment
• Ordinance 2025-06-E: Acceptance of a grant for thermal imaging cameras

Sharonville City Council unanimously approved six ordinances on January 14, 2025, including a salary amendment to correct a Pay Grade B error, an appropriation amendment to cover a police ARPA funding shortfall, authorization to purchase highway rock salt, purchase of a new street sweeper and two Ford Maverick trucks, support for the Ohio Municipal League's objection to AT&T's tariff, and acceptance of a Firehouse Subs grant for thermal imaging cameras. The council also approved the minutes from the December 17, 2024 meeting. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included reports and commendations for snow response.

• Approved Ordinance 2025-01-E amending salary ordinance to revise Pay Grade B (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2025-02 amending 2025 appropriations for police ARPA funding (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2025-03-E authorizing rock salt purchase for 2025-2026 winter (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2025-04-E authorizing purchase of street sweeper and two Ford Mavericks (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2025-05-E supporting OML's challenge of AT&T tariff (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2025-06-E accepting grant for thermal imaging cameras (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from December 17, 2024 meeting (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning

The Planning Commission will consider a site plan review for proposed improvements at 11180 Chester Road. The project includes a new support building, a practice field, and a parking lot. Staff recommends approval subject to several conditions, including a height exception for the new building.

• Proposed 3-story home support building with a requested height of 52 feet
• New 70-stall parking lot in the northwest corner of the property
• New sports practice field in the undeveloped northern portion of the property
• Separation and renovation of home and visitor ticket booths and entrances
• Requirement for a Special Flood Hazard Area Permit due to FEMA A Zone location

The Planning Commission unanimously approved a site plan review for improvements at the Princeton Athletic Complex, with conditions including city engineer approval and permits. No other formal decisions were made; a discussion on a potential parking lot expansion at 4050 Cottingham Drive was held but no action was taken.

• Approved site plan for Princeton Athletic Complex improvements (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from November 13, 2024, as written