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Votes at a glance

1) Approval of March 26 minutes
Motion: Move to approve the minutes from March 26.
Roll call (as recorded): Bateman — yes; Goodyear — abstain (said he was not present); Hart — yes; Horry — yes; Vice Mayor Phelps — yes; Ping — yes; Mayor Bailey — yes.
Tally (recorded from roll call): yes 6, abstain 1; Outcome: approved (minutes motion carried)
Note: transcript includes a clerk announcement of \"Motion carries 7 to 0\" after the roll call; the roll-call entries record one abstention.

2) Open and close public hearing; license ordinance for 123 Railroad Avenue (Ordinance 35)
Motion: Open public hearing to consider issuance of a license for property adjacent to 123 Railroad Avenue; no public speakers; close public hearing; read and adopt ordinance authorizing the city manager to execute a license agreement with Westerfield Holding LLC.
Roll call: unanimous yes recorded at adoption; Outcome: Ordinance 35 adopted.

3) Choice 1 Engineering agreement for downtown streetscape (Resolution 36)
Motion: Authorize the city manager to execute an agreement with Choice 1 Engineering for professional design, bidding and construction supervision for downtown streetscape phases 1a and 1b.
Roll call: unanimous yes recorded; Outcome: Resolution 36 adopted. City manager stated contract amount $116,300 and MSD reimbursement $43,200.

4) Increase compensation for Clerk of Council Misty Clark (Resolution 37)
Motion: Adopt resolution increasing compensation for the Clerk of Council.
Roll call: unanimous yes recorded; Outcome: Resolution 37 adopted.

5) Adopt amended deployment agreement for City Manager David Kennedy (Ordinance 38)
Motion: Adopt the amended deployment agreement and declare an emergency.
Roll call: unanimous yes recorded; Outcome: Ordinance 38 adopted as an emergency.

6) Referral: Infill development design regulations to Planning & Zoning
Motion: Motion to initiate consideration of an amendment to zoning code to address infill development and send the matter to Planning & Zoning.
Roll call: unanimous yes recorded; Outcome: Motion carried; item referred to Planning & Zoning for review.

7) Awards and appointments
- Business Enhancement Award: DVD Brewing (motion carried by roll call).
- Lewis G. Rockwood Community Service Volunteer Award: Cindy Kessler (motion carried by roll call).
- Appointment to Arts Commission: appointment affirmed; one abstention was recorded by Councilmember Ory; motion carried.

8) Executive session motion and adjournment
Motion: Move to go into executive session under Ohio Revised Code section 121.22 (as cited in the meeting).
Roll call: unanimous yes recorded. The council later reconvened and adjourned by recorded roll call.

Records and clarifications
All actions above are taken from roll-call entries and the meeting transcript. Where the transcript contained an apparent inconsistency between a clerk announcement and individual roll-call votes (for example on the minutes), the article reports both the roll-call entries and the clerk's announcement and notes the discrepancy.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Loveland, Ohio City Council Meeting April 8, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","At its meeting council approved multiple routine and substantive items: minutes, a downtown license ordinance, a streetscape design contract, compensation and appointment items, an amended city manager agreement, and a referral to Planning & Zoning on infill development rules.","taxTitle","Loveland City Council, Loveland City, Clermont County, Ohio","taxId",70677,"location","Ohio","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6085575,"Residents urge state lawmakers to protect library and school funding in public comments",637,1674000,2311000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2903013-7bbba28ee3880e5d06484e0b0ae2f186&start=1674&end=2311","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2903013-7bbba28ee3880e5d06484e0b0ae2f186/thumbnail_1674000.jpg","/articles/6085575/Ohio/Residents-urge-state-lawmakers-to-protect-library-and-school-funding-in-public-comments","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6085575-6a8f5f5d0dee865e454b2a6598c1ba8e/orig.mp4?Expires=1770440024&Signature=T9u-~CU2I45UO~Ajh~S-5toW4X142GPZ51BIud6jI8irJpLu4a99Z3PWl6eay1EUfmxLpYPPucq~dSuYMbd-gRh97ULd8tNdZDdBT4DaSyVxVjDZFtZQEPiNBWOT~spkZlwNfuOSOqVna~DkuqQDozkMHvhoxxLrJm8qept3BachB8G-uJ1EQZ4Gtuv4d1XV9qiANREya0OQQAilh6YXWLTc2VlTrfDpgmMPLpobtPqVvYPCfneqwcTyDizC9bO2Doa7CSpKOfKkM9MMOxfT9ZA6WIlAM7SepgddeGQLROnhDDIm1tYssWiYZiW0P1NkD1X8Hr-yMaxZXQJpb5gG6w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Several residents used the meeting's public comment period to urge the Loveland City Council to press state lawmakers to maintain or restore state funding for libraries and schools.

Kaya Bargain, who identified herself as speaking on behalf of libraries, said the Ohio House budget proposal would eliminate the Public Library Fund and replace it with a per-capita flatline item. \"This proposed change puts the future of our programs, materials, and even our building operations at risk,\" Bargain said, and urged audience members and council to email the Ohio House Speaker and finance committee chair before the budget vote.

David Miller, who identified his address as 251 Wall Street in Loveland, urged council to support full implementation of the Fair School Funding Plan. Miller said the Loveland City School District could lose about $2.5 million over five years if the state does not continue the phase-in. \"If the plan isn't fully funded, the level of city school district may lose 2,500,000 over the next 5 years,\" Miller said.

Becca Moats, a Sims Township resident and pediatric nurse practitioner with four children in Loveland schools, told council the district performs well academically but remains vulnerable to shifts in state funding. Moats said local programs such as gifted services and school supports contributed to improved student outcomes and asked council to pass a resolution urging the state to keep its funding commitments.

Speakers left materials and contact information with the clerk of council and asked local officials to send letters to state lawmakers and the governor asking that the Public Library Fund and the Fair School Funding Plan be preserved and fully implemented.","Three residents addressed council during public comment asking for support to restore the Public Library Fund and to fully implement Ohio's Fair School Funding Plan, warning of service cuts and local revenue impacts.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6085579,"Council adopts amended employment agreement for City Manager David Kennedy",507,3207000,3714000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2903013-7bbba28ee3880e5d06484e0b0ae2f186&start=3207&end=3714","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2903013-7bbba28ee3880e5d06484e0b0ae2f186/thumbnail_3207000.jpg","/articles/6085579/Ohio/Council-adopts-amended-employment-agreement-for-City-Manager-David-Kennedy","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6085579-d895e8a42576c585ec28b8bdba7a966e/orig.mp4?Expires=1770440024&Signature=EYASHgKE1k3JkQaGpLw~6yEaU7zLL8SsxfrDu9-MWmF-WM3tkB~r5xvYjmzJSwpu5atyhaUNRcNaxbTXDOUEstYBklewWo2BAYEpGHHNGkTuSoR4V-crigapBJmXNxfndKtt1nYapBWlltvlF28s1dfTqI-mAIVOmpc2GpeHatCkAYHJ~rVbRUz1SZWsicLdkUYclKuRjN05w-ijPZh0bt9E~8h6vdfdurdaHSXJPWsY3oCWWjhybWiGubBwgpvUxUQ94Yx-JFSwffyupCa0pOc-y0c8hI97L4khtO7eZOPBFhmJs2kgbQ8NQs-zprE6cXjz1T0Wxu4jtIXHu9WO8Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Loveland City Council adopted an amended deployment agreement for City Manager David Kennedy by emergency ordinance after multiple council members praised his leadership and discussed succession planning.

Councilmembers commended David Kennedy for his work on grants, downtown projects, planning commissions and other city initiatives. Several members described Kennedy as the primary force behind recent city accomplishments and said the amended agreement balances the city's needs with Kennedy's stage in his career.

\"I think at this point in my career, I absolutely, am passionate about this community,\" City Manager David Kennedy said, reflecting on his time in municipal government and on plans to mentor staff and prepare for a future transition while remaining focused on projects he wants to complete.

Council debated briefly and then approved Ordinance 38, adopting the amended deployment agreement, in a roll-call vote. The meeting record shows the ordinance was adopted 7-0.

Council members who spoke in support highlighted Kennedy's role initiating the planning commission and advancing downtown and historic-district work. Kennedy said he intends to continue leading projects the council prioritized and to help prepare staff for future leadership.

The ordinance was read and adopted as an emergency measure, and the city will carry out the amended deployment terms as approved by council.","Loveland City Council unanimously adopted an amended deployment agreement for City Manager David Kennedy as an emergency ordinance after extended remarks praising his service and outlining transition planning.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6085583,"Council approves design contract for West Loveland streetscape, seeks grant funding",633,2461000,3094000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2903013-7bbba28ee3880e5d06484e0b0ae2f186&start=2461&end=3094","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2903013-7bbba28ee3880e5d06484e0b0ae2f186/thumbnail_2461000.jpg","/articles/6085583/Ohio/Council-approves-design-contract-for-West-Loveland-streetscape-seeks-grant-funding","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6085583-ae2989e6cbad7b68b91c06968ce97e5d/orig.mp4?Expires=1770440024&Signature=N12t1tQO-jjnUeM9zwfT8GYqdn4GOqkHIcZdj5NNJiaP9WZy6L0jJleULHFR6pcKeiHt2KIEtm8e7kCiOsnTnL-G4VanNle8ZUhEG0v~TDyBAgjaMTHu-v4dFm8R99Gvk33SajEF~ohYAbXO25BgwnUvmJYCaUd48qaa-OWKb2jb8RxoEPjcDU~3E5Kout3Fqj6joAMGxAlndL4Ut3k~l~BQfqIySe5bxfxKei~EP8SV9VhJWjHnbUL~GgqfG77IW7Nq6ystgq9uLHF3bwVARc-oVUrR77UvVVerGGCkkSnl-YSt~HQNUeuAAhMxZaTUdQBm4muDyA8ZnzE4ShwA-Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","City Manager David Kennedy told Loveland City Council the city will advance engineering for the West Loveland Avenue Streetscape Improvement Project and seek grant funding to pay for construction. Council voted to authorize a professional design, bidding and construction supervision agreement with Choice 1 Engineering for phases 1a and 1b.

The work covered in the contract includes sidewalks, curbs, storm-drain upgrades, sanitary sewer coordination and new street lighting along West Loveland Avenue, Kennedy said. He told council the city has applied to several funding sources — the Ohio Public Works Commission, the Appalachian Regional Commission and a congressional appropriation — and that having design work under way increases the city's readiness score on grant applications.

\"This particular phase, we want to get moving on now ... because this is the one phase the Metropolitan Sewer District will be participating in,\" City Manager David Kennedy said, explaining MSD will replace sanitary mains through the corridor and reimburse the city for part of the design cost.

The engineering contract is for $116,300; Kennedy said MSD will reimburse $43,200 of that amount. Council discussed whether the design would become obsolete if the city failed to secure grants; Kennedy said the sidewalk, drainage and related work will carry forward and the design includes construction administration so the city can go to bid when funding is secured.

Councilmember Hart asked whether the city was funding design to improve chances for grants. \"Yes,\" Kennedy replied, noting the ODOT solicitation and other applications that require a project to be at least under design.

Vice Mayor Phelps pressed for tree-canopy clarity after noting the project documents call for removing existing trees and installing 12 tree wells. Kennedy said some trees will be removed because of utility work but the streetscape plan calls for better long-term tree selection, protection of some trees and an overall increase in canopy where feasible.

Kennedy also said the plan will remove some parking in front of a downtown building to create a plaza and that detailed tree-protection and replacement plans are part of the streetscape design.

The council approved Resolution 36, authorizing the city manager to execute the agreement with Choice 1 Engineering, by roll call vote.

The council will continue pursuing grants while moving forward with the design so the project is \"ready to proceed\" when funding is secured.","Loveland City Council authorized Choice 1 Engineering to design phase 1a/1b of the West Loveland Avenue Streetscape Improvement Project and voted to pursue multiple grants while coordinating with the Metropolitan Sewer District on sewer work.","actionData","errors"]

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