VILLAGE OF NORTH BEND
21 TAYLOR AVENUE, NORTH BEND, OHIO 45052
January 27, 2025

Meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m. by Mayor Sammons.

Members Present:
Mayor: Mr. Sammons
Law Director: Mr. Sollmann
Fiscal Officer: Ms. Fryman
Councilpersons: Mr. Moorman (by phone), Mr. Deters, Mr. Bonner,
Mrs. Romweber, Mrs. Bolser, Mr. Weadick

MAYOR’S OPENING STATEMENT
Mayor Sammons commented on the letter that Miami Township published regarding the Fire and EMS contract between Miami Township and the Village of North Bend (Cleves and Addyston). Mayor Sammons stated North Bend has extended our contract with Miami Township for Fire and EMS services through March 31, 2025 and we are continuing talks with them to come to an agreement on costs. Miami Township’s Fire and EMS levy did not pass in their community and they are asking for a $100,000 increase in North Bend’s contract when we only have 8.3% of Fire and EMS runs.

Hearing on Model Zoning Code
Today’s council meeting is also a hearing for the Model Zoning Code to be presented to council by Hamilton County’s Planning Department. Bev Bolser, Chair of North Bend’s Planning Commission, stated they have recommended approval of the new Model Zoning Code 4-1. Bev introduced Mr. Chris Schneider to give a presentation on the Model

Zoning Code.
Chris stated this Model Zoning Code addresses text amendments only; there are no MAP amendments. Hamilton County wants to streamline subjects into categories. The Planning Commission or Village Council can make MAP amendments if they so desire at another hearing. Chris also stated there are no changes with how our Zoning Code is governed. Every use must be addressed in the Code per federal law.

Fran Romweber stated she was the one on the Planning Commission that is opposed to this Model Zoning Code mainly because of two issues. 1. The M-1 district is currently listed as Light Industrial whereas, the new Model Zoning Code would list it as Service Industrial and it lists hospitals, dog kennels, and micro-breweries as being permitted in this district.

Fran stated that M-1 districts are adjacent to residential districts and this is not what residents thought would be permitted. Bryan Snyder, Hamilton County Planning, stated North Bend’s Zoning Code is quite old and because no businesses are listed in the M-1 or Business Districts, any business could possibly be permitted. Businesses would have an upper hand since nothing is listed.

Bev Bolser stated we are protecting our residential areas by listing what businesses are permitted in each district.

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Hearing on Model Zoning Code, Continued

Mark Weadick asked Bryan Snyder if hospitals would or would not be permitted in the current M-! district. Bryan responded they would be permitted. Bryan stated if North Bend did not address a specific business in the Code, it would be permitted, within reason.
Fran’s second issue is that this Model Zoning Code is lengthy and we need time to compare the old Code to this new Code; she wanted to table it for one year to allow the public to view the updates. Fran feels this new Code is for larger cities/townships. Bryan Snyder stated they hired an agency and the consultant intended this new Code for smaller villages to include terminology and updated phrases. Mayor Sammons suggested continuing this hearing until April 28, 2025.

Dave Moorman stated North Bend’s current code is ambiguous enough. We should take the time to review the new Model Zoning Code.
Mayor Sammons asked if anyone in the audience wanted to comment on the Model Zoning Code. Mr. McCafferty stated he would like a copy of the new Model Zoning Code.
Mark Weadick made a motion to continue this hearing on adopting the Model Zoning Code until Monday, April 28, 2025 at 6:00pm. Bev Bolser seconded the motion. Motion carried 100%. (5-0)

Roll Call: Bill Deters -Aye, Joe Bonner-Aye, Fran Romweber-Aye, Bev Bolser-Aye, Mark Weadick-Aye. Dave Moorman-abstained (by phone).
Bev Bolser made a motion to adjourn this hearing. Mark Weadick seconded the motion. Motion carried 100%. (5-0)

MINUTES
Joe Bonner moved that the December 16, 2024 minutes be accepted. Bill Deters seconded the motion. Motion carried 100%. (5-0)

TREASURER’S REPORT
Joe Bonner made a motion to declare Resolution 2025-01 through 2025-05 an emergency and to dispense with the requirement that these resolutions be read on three separate days and be adopted upon their first reading. Bill Deters seconded the motion. Motion carried 100%. (5-0)
Joe Bonner made a motion to adopt Resolution 2025-01 Transferring General Funds to the Street Maintenance Fund. Bill Deters seconded the motion. Motion carried 100%. (5-0)

Joe Bonner made a motion to adopt Resolution 2025-02 Transferring General Funds to the Lakeview Drive Capital Project Fund. Bill Deters seconded the motion. Motion carried 100%. (5-0)

Joe Bonner made a motion to adopt Resolution 2025-03 Transferring General Funds to the Washington Avenue Sewer Project Fund. Bill Deters seconded the motion. Motion carried 100%. (5-0)

Joe Bonner made a motion to adopt Resolution 2025-04 Transferring General Funds to the Harrison Avenue Capital Project Fund. Bill Deters seconded the motion. Motion carried 100%. (5-0)

Joe Bonner made a motion to adopt Resolution 2025-05 Transferring General Funds to the Taylor Avenue Capital Project Fund. Bill Deters seconded the motion. Motion carried 100%. (5-0)

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TREASURER’S REPORT, Continued

Joe Bonner made a motion to declare Resolution 2025-06 an emergency and to dispense with the requirement that this resolution be read on three separate days and be adopted upon its first reading. Bill Deters seconded the motion. Motion carried 100%. (5-0)

Joe Bonner made a motion to adopt Resolution 2025-06 Requesting County Auditor to Make Advance Payments of Taxes. Bill Deters seconded the motion. Motion carried 100%. (5-0)

Joe Bonner made a motion to adopt Resolution 2025-08 Authorizing Mayor to Enter into an Agreement with the Ohio Department of Natural Resources ("ODNR") for a Capital Improvement Consisting of a Park and Recreation/Conservation Facility and Pass-Through Grant More Fully Described as William Henry Harrison Riverfront Park Project and Declaring an Emergency. Bill Deters seconded the motion. Motion carried 100%. (5-0)

Joe Bonner made a motion to declare Ordinance 2025-01 an emergency and to dispense with the requirement that this resolution be read on three separate days and be adopted upon its first reading. Bill Deters seconded the motion. Motion carried 100%. (5-0)

Joe Bonner made a motion to adopt Ordinance 2025-01 Amending the Annual Appropriations for 2025 Fiscal Year. Bill Deters seconded the motion. Motion carried 100%. (5-0)
There was a discussion regarding the Fire and EMS levy. Miami Township is expecting a 7% increase per year. Regarding TIF monies, 4.41 million is budgeted; 2.6 mil toward labor and other employee costs and the remainder to equipment.

Mark Weadick suggested North Bend place a 2.0 mil levy for Fire and EMS services on the May 6, 2025 ballot.

Mark Weadick made a motion to declare Resolution 2025-09 an emergency and to dispense with the requirement that this resolution be read on three separate days and be adopted upon its first reading. Bill Deters seconded the motion. Motion carried 100%. (5-0)
Mark Weadick made a motion to adopt Resolution 2025-09 Resolution of Necessity for Levying a Tax Exceeding Ten-Mil Limitation for Fire and Emergency Medical Services. Bill Deters seconded the motion. Motion carried 100%. (5-0)

PAY THE BILLS
Fran Romweber made a motion to pay the bills. Bill Deters seconded the motion. Motion carried 100%. (5-0)

MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR’S REPORT
Nate stated they received 84 tons of salt and used 37 tons this winter season. Mayor Sammons stated that Consolidated Barge donates salt to North Bend every year. Nate said residents don’t understand that when they plow snow, they cannot help but have the snow pile up in front of home owners’ driveways. Mayor Sammons asked residents to respect our maintenance staff. Nate said our new line painting machine was delivered.

DEPUTY CLERK’S REPORT
Marilyn said the William Henry Harrison Wreath Laying ceremony is February 7, 2025 at 10:30am. We are applying for the $1,000 PEP grant asking for an AED on the property. The Hamilton County RRI report is due in February. We receive $5,000 for our recycling efforts. We hosted a We Thrive meeting on January 8th, minutes are attached. We held the WHH Advisory Board meeting on January 13, 2025, minutes are attached. In the Tickler File – the Residential Rental Property permits are due to be mailed in August, 2025.
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POLICE REPORT
Sgt. Carney reported there were 30 calls for service for the month of December, 2024. There were two criminal reports and two auto accidents. Once case was assigned to detectives for investigation.

GUESTS
Mr. Jason Laine, Iconic Homes and two other employees attended the council meeting to discuss plans for the proposed project, Tecumseh Ridge, located at 154. Miami Avenue and surrounding property. This development would include 8 single family homes and 4 single family attached row homes. Please see presentation.

FIRE REPORT
Captain King reported North Bend had 11 EMS runs and no Fire details. Dave Moorman asked Captain King if they charge residents for EMS services. Captain King stated if they transport the patient to the hospital, they do file charges with the patient’s insurance company through their billing system, Medaccount. There are different levels of treatment for each patient and type of call received. There’s no direct charge to the patient.

THREE RIVERS SCHOOL
Superintendent Dr. Mark Ault had to leave prior to his time to address council.

COMMITTEES:

Finance - Mr. Moorman
No Report.

Light, Water and Sewer - Mrs. Romweber
No Report.

Maintenance - Mr. Bonner
No Report.

Police & Fire – Mr. Deters
We have already covered some of the information earlier in this meeting, however, we are meeting tomorrow to discuss a possible joint fire district. Mark Weadick stated it was a good idea that we separated the Fire/EMS levy into two issues on the last ballot.

Planning & Zoning - Mrs. Bolser
Bev spoke about the Planning Commission’s hearing on the Glen Eagles Development on St. Annes. Mayor Sammons stated one of our planning commission members cannot attend on February 3rd and we will not be adding a new member to the Commission. Hamilton County stated we have a quorum with just four or three members in attendance. Scott Sollmann stated the Planning Commission will be voting on the current Zoning Code Section 17.8, Sections A-E.
Tom Mendel, St. Annes resident, was in the audience and stated he had a list of several concerns and they don’t know what the renderings are showing. Bev asked if the residents could meet with the Village’s engineer, JMA-TEC Consultants, and Mayor Sammons stated he will try to set up a meeting. Scott stated it’s very unique that residents meeting with the Village’s engineer.

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Law & Ordinance - Mr. Weadick
No Report.

Beautification – Mrs. Romweber
Fran talked about North Bend being an America 250-OH community. We attended our first meeting today and we are sending in our application for the $5,000 grant.

COUNCIL’S OLD BUSINESS
No Report

LAW DIRECTOR’S OLD BUSINESS
No Report.

MAYOR’S OLD BUSINESS
No Report.
COUNCIL’S NEW BUSINESS
No Report.
LAW DIRECTOR’S NEW BUSINESS
No Report.

MAYOR’S NEW BUSINESS/ REPORT
No Report.

OPEN TO THE FLOOR
Ms. Stephanie Craig, 100 Miami Avenue, attended the council meeting to learn of what was being developed at 154 Miami Avenue. She wanted to know about the roadwork on Miami Avenue as well.

MAYOR AND COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS, COMMENTS
Our next council meeting is Monday, February 24, 2025 at 6:00pm.
The President William Henry Harrison Wreath Laying ceremony is Friday, February 7, 2025 at 10:30am.
Council will meet Monday, February 3, 2025 at 5:00pm to approve the Auditor’s Certification of a 2mil Fire/EMS levy and approve the Resolution to Proceed.



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MAYOR’S FINAL COMMENTS
No Report.


ADJOURNMENT:
Fran Romweber made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Bill Deters seconded the motion. Motion carried 100%. (5-0) Meeting was adjourned at 8:40 p.m.

Respectfully Submitted,

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Fiscal Officer Mayor