City of Madeira

The Council authorized several resolutions, including a contract for a fireworks display, the disposal of surplus property, and an agreement regarding the codification of city ordinances. Committee reports provided updates on various initiatives, including successful community events, plans for a junior board position, ongoing infrastructure projects on Miami Avenue, Laurel Avenue, and Camargo Road, and an evaluation of revenue and expense data. An executive session was held to discuss economic development and property considerations, and the Council confirmed the appointment of a new member to the Parks and Recreation Board.

The meeting began with the acceptance of the agenda, which included approving minutes from the January 26, 2026 meeting, and authorizing several resolutions. These resolutions involved executing an amendment with APG Office Furnishings for municipal building carpet and flooring, and executing agreements with The Kleingers Group for engineering design services for Camargo Road Improvements Phases 1 and 2, as well as construction drawings and administration for the 2026 Residential Street Repaving Program. During the Mayor's Moment, appreciation was expressed to the Public Works Department for handling snowfall and to the community for an event honoring past female mayors. The Economic Development Committee reported unanimous support for Resolution 13-26 concerning economic development consulting services with Urban Fast Forward, aiming to create a long-term vision for downtown development over the next six months, although the final motion on this resolution was to table it. Reports from the Board of Zoning Appeals and Economic Development Committee were received. The council entered and subsequently exited an executive session to discuss potential property transactions and seek legal counsel regarding disputes or litigation.

The agenda for the meeting includes routine consent items for approval, such as the minutes from the December 8, 2025 Council Regular Meeting. Several resolutions are scheduled for approval, covering requests for tax advances for 2026, authorizing contracts for professional services (Chief Building Official, general engineering services), insurance agreements (property, casualty, and liability via MVRMA), accounting services (FY2025-FY2029), and amendments to employee benefits, including health, dental, vision, and AD&D insurance plans. Key discussions are anticipated during the Mayor's Moment and under New Business regarding an appointment to the Sellman Park Steering Committee. The Council also plans to discuss personnel matters in Executive Session.

The agenda for the Madeira City Council meeting outlines several routine consent items, including the approval of the Council Regular Meeting Minutes from January 12, 2026, and a resolution authorizing the City Manager to contract with Monster Cote for floor repair at the Public Works Building. Key discussions under Ordinances and Resolutions involve authorizing contracts for the purchase of an Olympian Trailer Leaf Vacuum and two separate lighting service agreements with Duke Energy Ohio, Inc. for streetscape projects on Laurel Avenue and Miami Avenue. Old Business includes a resolution authorizing an agreement with Flock Group, Inc. for License Plate Reader (LPR) traffic cameras. The meeting also scheduled an Executive Session to discuss Personnel matters.

The agenda for the City Council meeting covered routine consent items which included resolutions for tax advances in 2026, authorization for the City Manager to contract services for the Chief Building Official, property/casualty/liability insurance for FY2026, general engineering services, accounting services (FY2025-FY2029), establishing salary ranges and benefits for noncontractual employees, and agreements for health, dental, vision, and AD&D insurance for full-time employees. Key new business included an appointment to the Sellman Park Steering Committee. The meeting also included a Mayor's Moment, committee and official reports, and discussions on new ordinances regarding the compensation for the Law Director and appointments/compensation for the Clerk of Council and Treasurer, both effective December 1, 2025. An executive session was planned to discuss personnel matters.