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Redevelopment pause: Rob said the city previously began negotiations with Bellbrook‑Sugarcreek City Schools about a potential redevelopment plan and acquisition of the southeast Sugar Creek School property. The school district asked the city to pause additional efforts while the Educational Service Center (ESC) reviews the district's options; Rob said the pause is expected to last until August and the city will await the district's determination before resuming negotiations.

Traffic and streets: Rob reported that truck‑restriction signage has been installed and notifications sent to affected parties. The signs are intended to preserve infrastructure and improve safety at the busy Maine and Franklin intersection and other turning radii. The city has collected speed measurements, which staff described as \"80 fifth percentile\" measurements on Little Sugar Creek Road and additional enforcement activity planned on Franklin; staff said they are obtaining quotes for pavement markings and crosswalk painting and hope to combine small jobs with the city's paving contract.

Tax budget and finance: Rob explained the county tax budget commission indicated it would not require a formal tax budget submission this year; however, the city still must provide the underlying information. He noted changes in the state budget law affecting distribution of local government shares and said the county administrator contacted municipalities, indicating limited appetite to withhold distributions. The city will use familiar tax‑budget formats as origin documents for the 2026 budget build.

Short‑term rentals and lodging tax: Council asked about prior discussion of a lodging tax and short‑term rental regulation; Rob said staff are reviewing other cities' approaches and compiling sample codes (Waynesville was mentioned as an example). He said staff will provide an update and materials to council for discussion at the next meeting and that outside platforms and companies facilitating short‑term rentals have become more compliant with local regulation over recent years.

Rob's report included no formal council actions; council asked staff to continue work and return with proposals and materials for future meetings.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Bellbrook - July 14, 2025 Regular City Council Meeting - Jul 14, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","City Manager Rob told the council that negotiations with Bellbrook‑Sugarcreek City Schools over the southeast Sugar Creek School property are paused until the district's ESC completes a review; he also briefed council on truck‑restriction signage, speed studies, tax‑budget procedures and staff work on short‑term‑rental rules and a possible lodging tax.","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},6518869,"Bellbrook council adopts salary schedule and merit pay adjustments for non‑bargaining employees",405,1053000,1458000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5385558-117da70d646d3d1b3d30c01a5d57d917&start=1053&end=1458","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5385558-117da70d646d3d1b3d30c01a5d57d917/thumbnail_1053000.jpg","/articles/6518869/Ohio/Bellbrook-council-adopts-salary-schedule-and-merit-pay-adjustments-for-nonbargaining-employees","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6518869-fb9e47bbbc922cd1822e0ecc845fe02a/orig.mp4?Expires=1770392367&Signature=lwDoKYM-5n98AhzOdnSGCI~SpQNk3u0j3DUzV3tDcyGFYD4XB3Cq3d7ASkKUIilegFIG1kTULSgbxqQcXCSwCd8-efTDv6IBzzf9~4jM3Rvf60OBB6SqTyzpMBrfiqhyS3Icqt5B8XAWtexOXyoZda8EkBBbpYLWxzzrcUVSwuwexMO3uYPMKhqyKwdH2g1FAadIVtLQb4LX~8YfGr6TL5kW12bSbIEGCiUYuru3Fhh-bd566ovXFGEbO2fILmgTPxUu9WqxPfNQieVbMkQDVZaGlQbuIzb9IattySybn6640fJohWl7kSXDGTP4FXvZcyHqaml0fFU1QUV9Mrp8rw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","On July 14, 2025 the Bellbrook City Council adopted Resolution 2025‑R‑14, which sets the salary schedule for city positions not covered by collective bargaining agreements and authorizes merit and one‑time lump‑sum adjustments where necessary. Council approved the resolution by roll call vote.

City Manager Rob told council the resolution follows the city's annual wage review and that the funds for the adjustments are estimated in the 2025 Appropriations Ordinance. The resolution includes a retitling/reclassification of the finance and HR administrator position to \"Central Services Manager\" (the position held by Melissa Jones) and retains an executive assistant as a full‑time position while maintaining an administrative assistant as a part‑time role. The manager explained these changes reflect supervisory responsibilities and provide appropriate alignment.

The resolution also addresses compression in maintenance worker pay steps by removing duplicated steps and averaging increases across the maintenance worker classifications to create consistent progression across steps 1 through 15. The manager said this change corrects an unused discrepancy and aligns the classification system.

The resolution authorizes the mayor to submit merit and employment agreements consistent with personnel rules, and it states the merit pay will be based on current base salary. The council voted to adopt the resolution, with the changes taking effect as provided and the first pay containing August 1 noted for eligibility.

Vote: Resolution 2025‑R‑14 — adopted unanimously (5‑0).","The council unanimously adopted Resolution 2025‑R‑14 on July 14, 2025, updating the salary schedule and merit‑pay process for positions not covered by collective bargaining, reclassifying one position and adjusting maintenance worker step alignments.",{"_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},6518873,"Bellbrook council introduces zoning change to allow small livestock with permits and limits",669,373000,1042000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5385558-117da70d646d3d1b3d30c01a5d57d917&start=373&end=1042","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5385558-117da70d646d3d1b3d30c01a5d57d917/thumbnail_373000.jpg","/articles/6518873/Ohio/Bellbrook-council-introduces-zoning-change-to-allow-small-livestock-with-permits-and-limits","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6518873-7fea43ee75e6f8d42736e9f2b3d72aea/orig.mp4?Expires=1770390180&Signature=d5q6ZIrD~2iRLXWPiI6muyDGlVIJIxz9CgePCDjybirLerrpyk7dNa3Y4u0IiJkizoVO~Rr30osNmB6rJBE4tSwXaWC0mI45XacVft3zdsUrdFMLCcdf1YL86yqe0CtocnnDeBq5d3hqK~nH8PVM3PFlbf2fqQ6I-J5D3W10wTWRq7EeGLHsvaLOWO3E9ebi0tBcvg94gmZ4Vp68S7frAcS1ef4-j2dQaz2XDuNlEPZks4x2EfnSSM5LA3-KLwQ~dK8PRgySzB2Zm10LlG448efXC~brjq5zTdJzIqPRQ8rMvsAxWBfy4BWsEFbXpPQDBoGWRoO0hEmeOImJLbw0Pw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","On July 14, 2025 the Bellbrook City Council voted to introduce Ordinance 2025‑O‑12, an amendment to Article 18 (General Provisions) of the Bellbrook Zoning Code that would add a new section 18.41, \"Small Livestock.\" The proposed section allows keeping small livestock on single‑family residential lots with a zoning permit from the community development administrator and establishes limits, sheltering and waste rules.

Under the draft text, permitted densities are tiered by lot size: lots smaller than 0.5 acre — up to 3 small livestock; 0.5 to less than 1 acre — up to 6; 1 to less than 2.5 acres — up to 12; 2.5 to less than 5 acres — up to 15. The ordinance would require an outdoor covered, predator‑proof sheltering structure, ventilated and accessible for cleaning, with a minimum of 4 square feet per animal. Outdoor shelters must be located in the rear yard, at least 50 feet from other residential structures (other than the dwelling where animals are kept) and at least 25 feet from an abutting property line; shelters and accessory structures may not be in a front or side yard.

The draft prohibits keeping more animals than the lot allows, requires rodent‑proof storage of feed, and forbids animals from roaming at large. Keeping small livestock is limited to personal or household use; the sale of animal products in residential zones (including meat, eggs and fur) would be prohibited. The ordinance permits on‑site slaughtering only inside the primary structure, out of public view, and requires that all waste be bagged and disposed with household trash, composted in rodent‑proof containers at least eight feet from property lines, or applied directly on‑site in a manner that prevents nuisance and polluted stormwater runoff. The section also cross‑references the municipal nuisance provisions in the code.

Councilman Ashley read the ordinance text and said the item came back from the planning board \"virtually unchanged\" except for removal of a provision that had listed specific animals (roosters, geese, peafowl, turkeys, ostriches, emu); the planning board recommended moving specific animal definitions to Chapter 6.18 of the municipal code. Councilwoman Cyphers asked where the definition of \"small livestock\" appears; staff and the presenter explained that the animal definitions are in Chapter 6.18 and that the zoning amendment intentionally precedes the separate offenses/animal code updates.

Council members discussed outreach and education for applicants; staff said the city would reference external guidance (for example CDC and Ohio Department of Natural Resources materials) rather than producing original health‑safety pamphlets. Several members raised concerns about manure volume and nuisance complaints; staff said existing nuisance provisions would apply and the new section includes disposal options.

On a motion to introduce Ordinance 2025‑O‑12 for public hearing, the council recorded five affirmative votes and the motion carried. The ordinance was introduced for public hearing and will return for a second reading and possible adoption at a later meeting.","Council introduced Ordinance 2025‑O‑12 to amend Article 18 of the Bellbrook zoning code by adding section 18.41 to permit small livestock in single‑family residential lots under a zoning permit with density, sheltering, setback and waste‑disposal requirements; definitions and animal code remain pending.",{"_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},6518879,"Bellbrook council introduces ordinance to prohibit adult‑use cannabis sales",230,137000,367000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5385558-117da70d646d3d1b3d30c01a5d57d917&start=137&end=367","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5385558-117da70d646d3d1b3d30c01a5d57d917/thumbnail_137000.jpg","/articles/6518879/Ohio/Bellbrook-council-introduces-ordinance-to-prohibit-adultuse-cannabis-sales","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6518879-8d09ee1ef335d3c332e46f7abbd8dda7/orig.mp4?Expires=1770392252&Signature=D9sCO2G73PGm8yIFmETnEn0qe5x1KspbSdJE10dnaN~WK8hgvvfuLEVRhVF0UN3HLq1DbzaH-78YmUXjBl83s~avaCY1Z4nhAGmXR0CSw0HUJMF~z8FqLxfdO9qDYh47WjxDu0ixfMni-66LZlexvtgzlvHzxNIkmm1I2Zur4ArNcBT-8BeQU8XEGSkYRuqfl6zfJiLbBL5F49cBxKgaUcUd9vcy2RqoHx6joxHq8BgU5lL0dms4onCZXonkhG1ZmW~9zMRvXAMVR1QtFdbYOcznwgZwdMskF6FtrQgb7cy1Yj2L~IF9kxlvbkctDtvOeC41p6Fp-BiJSodARwyPVw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","On July 14, 2025 the Bellbrook City Council voted to introduce Ordinance 2025‑O‑11, an amendment to Title 2, Part 8 of the Bellbrook Code of Ordinances that would repeal the current chapter on sale of drug paraphernalia and enact a new chapter 8.72 titled \"Recreational Marijuana\" to prohibit adult‑use cannabis operators within the city.

City Manager Rob said the ordinance is the next step after several moratoriums while the city awaited state rules. \"That's correct. We've had a couple of moratoriums and extended those out while we were seeing what the final rules and guidance from, the changes in state law,\" Rob said. He told council that recent state developments, including actions that could affect local tax revenue, prompted the recommendation to codify a prohibition.

Councilman Harding introduced the ordinance and read its preamble, which cites municipal authority under Article XVIII, Section 3 of the Ohio Constitution and Ohio Revised Code section 3780.25 as the statutory basis for a municipality to prohibit adult‑use cannabis operators. The ordinance text repeals the existing chapter on sale of drug paraphernalia and replaces it with the new chapter as shown in an attached exhibit.

Council members asked clarifying questions about the practical effect of the ordinance. One council member summarized the measure as a local decision not to permit sales within city limits; the presenter confirmed that characterization.

On a motion to introduce Ordinance 2025‑O‑11 for public hearing, the council recorded five affirmative votes: Councilman Ashley, Councilwoman Cyphers, Councilman Greenwood, Councilman Harding and Mayor Schweller. The council did not adopt the ordinance on July 14; it was introduced for public hearing and further consideration at the next reading.

The ordinance text and preamble also state that the council found the action was taken in open meeting and references Ohio Revised Code section 121.22 for open‑meeting compliance.

Votes at a glance: Ordinance 2025‑O‑11 — Motion to introduce for public hearing: 5‑0; outcome: introduced for public hearing.

A public hearing and a subsequent vote on adoption were scheduled for the council's next meeting.","At its July 14 meeting the Bellbrook City Council voted to introduce Ordinance 2025‑O‑11, which would repeal the city's drug‑paraphernalia chapter and add a new chapter prohibiting adult‑use cannabis operators; the measure was scheduled for public hearing at the council's next meeting.","actionData","errors"]

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