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Ordinance 2025‑O‑06 (introduction): Council introduced an ordinance expressing the city’s intent to negotiate jointly with other municipalities on a single price schedule under which electric‑light (street‑lighting) services will be furnished, pursuant to Ohio law that allows joint negotiation. The ordinance was introduced and scheduled for public hearing at the next meeting so council may consider adoption before the May 31 deadline. Deputy Mayor Havens presented the item. The council vote to introduce was recorded as yes by all members present.

Ordinance 2025‑O‑07 (adopted, emergency): Council adopted an emergency ordinance to amend the 2025 appropriations to provide for unanticipated personnel and equipment needs, including critical information‑technology purchases. Staff said the supplemental totals approximately $11,000. City Manager Rob explained that supplementals are a transparency mechanism to account for unanticipated expenses rather than padding the original budget. The ordinance was adopted on an emergency basis to allow immediate effect and was approved unanimously.

Resolution 2025‑R‑7 (adopted): Council declared a 2009 Chevy Silverado (asset W‑006) surplus and authorized disposal consistent with state law, including sale via an Internet auction (GovDeals) or salvage if the vehicle has no market value. The resolution was adopted unanimously.

Other actions earlier in the meeting that were considered separately include adoption of resolutions authorizing engineering and RFP procurement steps for the standpipe water‑tower repainting (2025‑R‑8 and 2025‑R‑9) and the resolution requesting county certification of a 2.2‑mill public‑safety levy (2025‑R‑10). Those items were discussed in detail and recorded as separate council actions.

Why it matters: Supplemental appropriations and surplus declarations are routine municipal housekeeping that enable operations and capital projects to proceed. Introduction of O‑06 opens a process to seek regional leverage in negotiating street‑lighting rates and contracts.

Vote summary (selected items):
- Ordinance 2025‑O‑06 — introduced (unanimous to introduce)
- Ordinance 2025‑O‑07 — adopted (emergency) (unanimous)
- Resolution 2025‑R‑7 — adopted (surplus vehicle) (unanimous)

Where to find more: Council will hold a public hearing on street‑lighting negotiations at the next council meeting; adopted ordinances and resolutions will be posted with meeting minutes.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Bellbrook - April 14, 2025 Regular City Council Meeting - Apr 14, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Council introduced an ordinance to pursue joint street‑lighting negotiations and adopted a supplemental appropriations ordinance, plus resolutions to declare a surplus vehicle and to proceed with several capital procurement steps. Most votes were unanimous.","taxTitle","Bellbrook City Council, Bellbrook, Greene County, Ohio","taxId",72802,"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},6605335,"Bellbrook approves engineering contract and RFP process for standpipe water‑tower repair and repainting",411,3114000,3525000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2987062-735526d6f2c4a9b41592f1f4392e38b4&start=3114&end=3525","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2987062-735526d6f2c4a9b41592f1f4392e38b4/thumbnail_3114000.jpg","/articles/6605335/Ohio/Bellbrook-approves-engineering-contract-and-RFP-process-for-standpipe-watertower-repair-and-repainting","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6605335-fca2080048bf794f1b114367d9c65e7d/orig.mp4?Expires=1771059103&Signature=QfDiiea2dJvKah7bgwcIz6yuOy8Jvl5PsOVQ~JDJzuctzYDDXWcMzvWfGu0hTGuEKBL9g~ktzo1NdMZ53lQKkH4ZfsJ1BIul1KlD0r78EegnFe-p9HHdDLkdNt0l9TkZ2A3MBBEm7U5L1fyaoQJxl0htO6LblI78u6UVK~U1Jx1cUK91Bi1Abh-fL8uacnhLFaXy8~L1m1dIdSM1HTLuUzelS6ew3VhvX7pC0lT88aSPd4Ehj6QKhQeZwNFOwdXNIMX8mDCUJmgRUwZYjBoz6xagAXHQU1yqY4WcDXoR5EnQvo8Vf-0kWkSxMl1ZHPzsF3I3xASGry6UqUr375ufTw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Bellbrook City Council on April 14 approved two resolutions to move forward with repair and repainting of the city’s standpipe water tower. Council authorized the City Manager to enter into a professional services agreement with Dixon Engineering Inc. to provide surveying and engineering for assessment and scope development, and separately authorized the city to advertise and receive proposals from qualified firms to perform the repair and repainting work.

Councilman Hardy presented the professional‑services resolution and said Dixon Engineering has provided similar specialized services in the past. City Manager Rob said Dixon will also help prepare solicitation documents and administer the technical review because work on a standpipe requires specialized inspection and scope‑writing.

The council waived formal competitive bidding for the engineering contract under the city’s code provision that allows direct contracting for professional services. Council also approved a separate resolution authorizing an RFP process to solicit proposals from contractors; Rob said the recommended contract award will be brought back to council for approval after responses are evaluated.

Council discussion noted the typical repainting cycle is about every 15 years and the work includes technical inspection, repairs and full repainting. Staff said the city included $1.09 million in the Capital Improvements Plan for the repainting project and estimated that the prior repainting cost had been roughly $1.3 million, though final contractor pricing will determine the actual cost.

Both resolutions passed by recorded vote; council members said Dixon’s prior experience and the firm’s ability to help assemble technical solicitation materials made the approach prudent for a critical piece of infrastructure.

Why it matters: The standpipe is an important element of the city’s water distribution system. Proper inspection, repair and repainting preserve structural integrity and coating performance and reduce corrosion risks. The engineering step will produce the technical documents needed to solicit contractor bids and to budget final costs.

What’s next: Dixon Engineering will complete the inspection and scope documents and help administer the RFP process; council will consider the recommended contractor and any contract award in a future meeting.","Council authorized a professional services agreement with Dixon Engineering to inspect and scope repairs for the standpipe water tower near Ridgeway Road and approved soliciting proposals for the repainting and repair work. The council waived competitive bidding for the engineering contracting step and directed staff to proceed with the RFP.",{"_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},6605339,"Bellbrook council asks county to certify 2.2‑mill public‑safety levy after earlier ballot language rejection",475,3600000,4075000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2987062-735526d6f2c4a9b41592f1f4392e38b4&start=3600&end=4075","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2987062-735526d6f2c4a9b41592f1f4392e38b4/thumbnail_3600000.jpg","/articles/6605339/Ohio/Bellbrook-council-asks-county-to-certify-22mill-publicsafety-levy-after-earlier-ballot-language-rejection","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6605339-4636f4a687a12d0dd7df39a3cd6ce8e3/orig.mp4?Expires=1771059103&Signature=GoQpICsNDijHSFhaADBUDU20Q5dBj7qON-NKDJulDZFW00a45DNURjRNefIIHh0QL8W4aSbVqAocIhgzeIGSKSSZRWGdBWLps4QmBJbMHcPXLzpKIqLY9JG6UwUTqlJWmdDrNoVabnqvf1sS4d7~OatyRdDnP9Bjltn51fIaguroVv1lQGjdW2PnfjzP8praz-AeA~--NG8ahoVnL1FRNW8IHf-aHm1dp56iAcA2exfFGTeG0nt8Yxyh-kLzWsWRK6viXMPEiyDzt2Fe~uWHBcMNBo8i99GrZUF8EflP4fSmkcgqqbAnV9m0UI8iI3WROnft9FwxAVVyRhGpHBUqqg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Bellbrook City Council voted unanimously on April 14 to request Greene County Auditor certification for a proposed 2.2‑mill continuous levy to fund fire apparatus, rescue equipment, ambulance services, police personnel and related public‑safety needs. If approved by voters, the levy would raise 2.2 mills — the resolution said that equals 22 cents per $100 of taxable property — and first appear on the 2025 general‑election ballot for collection beginning in 2026.

Councilman Ashley introduced the resolution. City Manager Rob told council the action is a procedural step to ask the county auditor to certify the city’s current tax valuation and the revenue the levy would generate. Rob said the item is a repeat effort after a prior submission was rejected by the Greene County Board of Elections, which the city was told returned the ballot language because the tax‑collection year listed on the form was incorrect.

Rob said the city has requested records to understand the board’s reasoning. He told council that the Greene County Board of Elections’ deliberations reportedly included discussion in executive session and that a legal memorandum from the county prosecutor was not released to the city because of attorney‑client privilege. Rob added that the Secretary of State’s office reviewed the matter, called communication “key” and encouraged the county to notify local political subdivisions when decisions affecting ballots are made.

Rob said the failed submission requires the city to restart the certification process so residents can have the chance to vote on public‑safety funding. He also told council staff will prepare two budget scenarios — one that includes the levy revenue and one that does not — so the city’s 2026 budget process can proceed regardless of the election outcome.

Council members questioned the record‑keeping and notification process at the county board and asked whether legal action might be possible; Rob said the city was seeking clarity and would continue fact finding but was not pursuing litigation at the meeting. Deputy Mayor Havens said she was “very unfortunate” that the Board of Elections’ handling had left residents without access to the earlier ballot language.

The resolution directs the clerk to forward the city’s request to the Greene County Auditor, who must certify the total current tax valuation and the dollar amount expected from the proposed mills within 10 days. Council recorded a unanimous vote in favor of submitting the certification request.

Why it matters: The proposed levy would fund fire and emergency medical services, police personnel and equipment, and related public‑safety functions. Council said timely certification is required so the measure can appear on the November ballot and allow voters to decide whether to approve additional public‑safety funding.

What’s next: City staff will forward the request to the county auditor for certification, continue seeking records about the prior ballot rejection and produce budget scenarios that show the financial effects with and without the proposed levy.","City Council unanimously adopted a resolution requesting the Greene County auditor certify a proposed 2.2‑mill levy for fire, police and EMS to appear on the Nov. 4, 2025 ballot. City staff said the measure is a retry after the Greene County Board of Elections rejected earlier ballot language.",{"_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},6605344,"Bellbrook homeowners press council to address recurring flooding from Bell Rock Park",568,1560000,2128000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2987062-735526d6f2c4a9b41592f1f4392e38b4&start=1560&end=2128","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2987062-735526d6f2c4a9b41592f1f4392e38b4/thumbnail_1560000.jpg","/articles/6605344/Ohio/Bellbrook-homeowners-press-council-to-address-recurring-flooding-from-Bell-Rock-Park","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6605344-b1f33208981f53153baa723022277343/orig.mp4?Expires=1771059103&Signature=AAuGyF~~OOtO79HYQNjeat3cHZbhWJWZwAnqBuwWe43wyz1~876ruHacDrdS3SpSxnQsVVTRYbddEnlWCFvF5M7~W1skDy8vzUu-26q5MgRjAXDtGCrKruy4iTLzuwX0D8v3PgMv96rXxIvdNtMw7Sb~~Kr9cqcmWc0Ji4KFyoyq6NNJTqNbdCSv3gWu2FyQY5Ygn2JD5vsymVMlUY~j~tT2lO2CxPX0UujUsg8w~RchWMZ5A2DoHDnhOXZ1~fcQGUoJcgjDHjwywoSmc4UCjP4517ygVkg3Byl7dBYsw0JKj-U1xfPdnq0w-a3hDIQ7Hnk0iSowGfgNE3Zf-4FtgQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Amy Richardson, a property owner on East Walnut Street, told Bellbrook City Council on April 14 that repeated stormwater flows from the stream through Bell Rock Park have caused “considerable amount of damage” to her home at 107 East Walnut and to a shared driveway near the Brookside Garage.

Richardson said the neighborhood suffers heavy runoff, that debris and silt block the creek channel, and that the problem has grown worse since the nearby Landings development was completed within the last five years. “We need just to get some sort of timeline on what the next step is from the city,” she told council during the citizen‑comment period.

The Richardson remarks followed earlier city work. City Manager Rob told council the city completed a $94,000 drainage project that addressed some needs but has not solved the overflow and debris that breach Walnut Street and flood private property. Rob said staff will revisit the original engineering analysis, coordinate with the park district and Greene County as needed, and send service crews to help clear accumulated material at the post‑office area so the homeowners’ driveway can be restored.

Residents asked the council to consider a broader set of measures, including: an engineering study to analyze redistributing flow; a gate and an alarm system that would alert staff before a breach; creek‑bed rock to reduce washout; and improved upstream retention or pond management tied to recent development. Richardson said the neighborhood has experienced property damage every other year when heavy rains push debris down the stream: retaining walls and fences have been damaged and water has entered basements and garages.

Council members and staff acknowledged the problem crosses jurisdictional lines: the stream and some storm facilities involve the park district and Greene County. Councilman Forrest Greenwood asked clarifying questions about whether the majority of floodwater comes from a single stream and whether grading and debris are the main causes. City staff said the flow is a mix of silt and debris coming from the north side of the park and agreed a joint review with the park district and county engineering would be appropriate.

Rob told the Richardsons the city will look back at the basin calculations and “revisit those calculations” and coordinate a plan of action, and he asked the homeowners to expect follow‑up from the service department on cleanup assistance. No formal vote was taken; the discussion ended with council directing staff to investigate and report back.

Why it matters: repeated flooding that damages private property raises questions about the adequacy of stormwater infrastructure and who must fund and maintain long‑term fixes when the flow path crosses city, park district and county responsibilities. The homeowners requested an engineering study and an operational alarm/gate system so the city can respond before water overtops Walnut Street.

What’s next: City staff said they will revisit the prior engineering analysis of the basin, coordinate with the park district and Greene County, and consider short‑term cleanup assistance for the driveway and post‑office area. Residents asked for a timeline and further results.","Owners of 11 and 107 East Walnut described repeated property damage from stormwater that flows through Bell Rock Park and asked the city for an engineering study, an alarm/gate system and cleanup help. City staff said it will revisit prior basin design and coordinate with the park district and Greene County.","actionData","errors"]

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