City Council Regular Meeting Monday, April 14, 2025 07:00 PM 15 East Franklin Street Bellbrook, Ohio 45305

1.CALL TO ORDER

2.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

3.ROLL CALL

4.APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES

5.MAYOR'S ANNOUNCEMENTS AND SPECIAL GUEST

1. A.Bellcreek Intermediate 4th grade class presentation on local government

2. B.Sugar Maple Festival Presentation for Citizen of the Year

3. C.Recognition of Girl Scout gold Award recipients Diana Duckro, Molly Janus, Makayla Skinner

6.CITIZEN COMMENTS

7.CITIZENS REGISTERED TO SPEAK ON AGENDA ITEMS

8.PUBLIC HEARING OF PROPOSED ORDINANCES

9.INTRODUCTIONS OF ORDINANCES

1. A.Ordinance 2025-O-06 EXPRESSING THE CITY'S INTENT TO NEGOTIATE JOINTLY WITH OTHER CITIES IN THE REGION ON A ONE PRICE SCHEDULE UNDER WHICH ELECTRIC LIGHT SERVICES SHALL BE FURNISHED TO THE RESIDENTS OF THE CITY FOR THE PURPOSE OF STREET LIGHTING (Havens)

• 2025-O-06 Street Lighting Negotiation.pdf (0.04 MB)

2. B.Ordinance 2025-O-07 AMENDING ORDINANCE 2024-O-14 BY MAKING SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS FOR EXPENSES OF THE CITY OF BELLBROOK FOR THE PERIOD BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 2025 AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2025, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. (Cyphers)

• 2025-O-07 Supplemental Appropriations 4.pdf (0.05 MB)

10.ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS

1. A.Resolution 2025-R-07 DECLARING CERTAIN CITY OWNED PROPERTY NO LONGER REQUIRED FOR MUNICIPAL PURPOSES AS SURPLUS AND AUTHORIZING DISPOSAL OF SAID PROPERTY (Greenwood)

• 2025-R-07 Surplus Property - Service Vehicle.pdf (0.04 MB)

2. B.Resolution 2025-R-08 AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH DIXON ENGINEERING, INC TO PROVIDE ENGINEERING  SERVICES FOR THE REPAIR AND REPAINTING OF A STANDPIPE WATER TOWER AND WAIVING THE COMPETITIVE BIDDING REQUIREMENTS (Harding)

• 2025-R-08 Engineering for Standpipe Repainting.pdf (0.04 MB)
• 2025-R-08 Exhibit A.pdf (0.49 MB)

3. C.Resolution 2025-R-09 AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SOLICIT, ADVERTISE, AND RECEIVE PROPOSALS FROM QUALIFIED FIRMS TO PROVIDE MATERIALS AND PERFORM SERVICES RELATED TO THE REPAIR AND REPAINTING OF A STANDPIPE WATER TOWER (Hoke)

• 2025-R-09 Standpipe Water Tower Repainting to Bid.pdf (0.04 MB)

4. D.Resolution 2025-R-10 DETERMINING IT NECESSARY TO PROCEED WITH SUBMITTING THE QUESTION OF LEVYING AN ADDITIONAL TAX IN EXCESS OF THE TEN-MILL LIMITATION TO THE ELECTORS OF THE CITY, PURSUANT TO OHIO REVISED CODE SECTION 5705.19 AND SUBSECTION 5705.19(JJ), AS AMENDED, WHICH LEVY SHALL BE TWO AND TWO TENTHS (2.2) MILLS AND SHALL RUN FOR A CONTINUING PERIOD OF TIME PURSUANT TO OHIO REVISED CODE SECTION 5705.19,  AND REQUESTING THE COUNTY AUDITOR TO CERTIFY MATTERS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH (Ashley)

• 2025-R-10 Resolution of Necessity for 2.2 Mills.pdf (0.04 MB)

11.OLD BUSINESS

1. A.Animal Ordinance Update Discussion

• Zoning Code - Animals - Update Draft 4-11-2025.pdf (0.03 MB)
• Chapter 618 - Animals - Update Draft 4-11-2025.pdf (0.07 MB)

12.NEW BUSINESS

13.CITY MANAGER'S REPORT

1. A.2024 Annual Department Review

2. B.Update on Little Sugarcreek Road Speed Limit

• CMR 4-14-2025.pdf (0.16 MB)
• Speed Study - 02260009 4.pdf (0.04 MB)
• At Sable Speed Study - 02260016 4.pdf (0.04 MB)

14.COMMITTEE REPORTS

1. A.Safety Committee

2. B.Service Committee

3. C.Finance/Audit Committee

4. D.Community Affairs Committee

15.CITY OFFICIAL COMMENTS

16.EXECUTIVE SESSION

1. A.Motion to enter executive session to conference with an attorney concerning disputes subject of pending or imminent court action.

17.ADJOURNMENT