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Council approves cybersecurity policy, magistrate appointment, gas aggregation and routine ordinances
Summary
In a single session the Loveland City Council adopted multiple ordinances and resolutions including a cybersecurity policy to meet a state mandate, an appointment for mayor's court magistrate (Russell J. Mott), renewal of the municipal gas aggregation program with Direct Energy (emergency), and several routine lien and appropriation ordinances.
The Loveland City Council voted on a series of resolutions and ordinances during its meeting, approving several items by roll-call votes.
Mayor’s court magistrate: The council adopted a resolution approving an agreement with Russell J. Mott to serve as magistrate of the City of Loveland mayor’s court after the previously approved magistrate accepted employment creating a conflict of interest. City Solicitor Joe Braun described Mott as "a person with a great wealth of experience" and said the city would maintain the same terms as the prior arrangement.
Cybersecurity policy: Assistant City Manager Chris Winich presented a resolution to adopt a cybersecurity policy to comply with recently enacted state law (House Bill 96) and an Ohio Revised Code requirement that political subdivisions have a policy in place by Jan. 1, 2026. Winich emphasized the resolution establishes policy elements such as annual training and incident response protocols; staff clarified the measure is the policy itself and not a procurement for new software or contracts. Council adopted the resolution 7–0.
ClearGov software payment: Council approved a resolution authorizing payment of the city's annual license/support fee for its budgeting software, ClearGov. Director of Finance Mark Medler said the current fee is $26,400 and that the agreement continues with a 3% annual increase going forward.
Natural gas aggregation: Staff recommended extending the city's gas aggregation program and directing the city manager to enter a supply agreement with Direct Energy Services using a NYMEX-plus pricing formula. Because market volatility made timing urgent, staff sought emergency authority; council approved the emergency ordinance authorizing continuation of the program and delegated authority to the city manager. The ordinance passed 7–0.
Other business: Council adopted emergency ordinances to assess liens for unpaid utility bills in Hamilton and Warren counties and approved revisions to 2025 appropriations. Several items passed unanimously or with roll‑call consent; one abstention was recorded on the CRA revenue‑sharing resolution because a council member had a conflict.
