Ryan Dipzinski

The agenda for the City Council meeting includes several proposed ordinances for approval. Key items involve Ordinance 2026-016, approving a one-year agreement with Premier Health for the Employer Based Clinic at the Springboro High School Educare Building, intended to provide cost-effective primary, urgent, and occupational health care for City employees. Ordinance 2026-017 concerns approving a contract with Ford Development for streetscape construction along Pleasant and Mechanic Streets, valued at $88,500. Additionally, Ordinance 2026-018 seeks approval for a contract with Fillmore Construction for the full depth reclamation and resurfacing of Mason Morrow Millgrove Road, amounting to $387,775.24, including road widening. Discussion items planned for the meeting include the City Manager's Report and a session for Executive Session.

The meeting's agenda included previous business concerning Ordinance 2026-001, which approved an amendment to a development agreement with JDH Building Group, LLC for the sale of City-owned parcels. New business focused on several ordinances, including Ordinance 2026-011 to amend zoning codes, Ordinance 2026-012 authorizing a four-year service agreement with Stryker for EMS equipment maintenance, Ordinance 2026-013 approving the installation of a climbing boulder play area in Miller Ecological Park funded partly by the Miller Park Trust, Ordinance 2026-014 for the purchase of 2027 Terex Electric Bucket Truck and Digger Derrick vehicles for the Electric Department, and Ordinance 2026-015 approving a supplemental appropriation of $440,000 in the electric fund to support vehicle purchases. The meeting also included a City Manager's Report and scheduled time for Executive Session.

The agenda for the Lebanon City Council meeting included several key items. A public hearing was scheduled for amending various chapters of the Codified Ordinances and the Official Zoning Code. Under previous business, consideration for Ordinance 2026-006 was set to approve a map amendment rezoning 105 acres adjacent to the I-71 & Bypass 48 interchange from General Commercial to Mixed Use PUD to support innovation development. New business involved Resolution 2026-010 to authorize the City Manager to contract with the Warren County Engineer's office for road salt purchase for the 2026-2027 winter season, and Ordinance 2026-011 to amend chapters of the Codified Ordinances and Official Zoning Code as recommended by the Planning Commission. Discussion items included the City Manager's Report and an Executive Session.

The Planning Commission agenda for February 17, 2026, includes addressing minutes from the January 20, 2026, Regular Meeting. New business items are scheduled for discussion, specifically Site Plans for Cardinal Landscaping (1831 W. Main Street) and The Donut Shop (595 Columbus Avenue), and the Preliminary Plan & PUD Regulatory Plan for Rarock Farms Phase 3. Other business involves discussion of Driveway & Parking Facilities Regulations. The January 20, 2026, meeting minutes detail several key actions: the approval of a Certificate of Appropriateness for a four-season room addition at 204 E. Main Street, the unanimous approval of the Rarock Farms Phase 1 & 2 Preliminary Plan/PUD Regulatory Plan with specific conditions regarding front entry dimension flexibility, and the unanimous approval of the Final Plat for West Mulberry Subdivision First Subdivision. Additionally, the commission held a Public Hearing and recommended approval of various Text Amendments to the City Council, excluding amendments related to driveway width and trailer parking. The meeting concluded with other business items.

The board meeting focused on several agenda items including updates on an Eagle Scout Project for the Roberts Field Re-Dedication, which involves finalizing monument wording and scheduling the monument and flagpole installation. Discussion on the Splash Pad project noted that Council rejected the initial playground design and has placed further decisions on hold pending completion of the Fairgrounds Masterplan in February. For the Miller Eco Park Playscape and Parking, Kleingers is developing the design, and staff are investigating green parking lot options, aiming for a March bid release. Regarding 2026 Events & Programs, the board reviewed upcoming Winter Tree ID hikes and the introduction of a new monthly volunteering opportunity called 'Pitch in for Parks,' starting on Earth Day. Progress on the Bike Park was reported, including trail maintenance; the board favored making the newer Mountain Bike Trails adaptive bike friendly through a potential NatureWorks Grant. The final draft of the Warren Co Recreation Economic Impact Study was presented, highlighting significant economic contributions and public cost savings from local outdoor recreation assets. Progress updates were given on several trail projects (North Broadway, Bowman, Cincinnati Ave, Miller Road), and a low bid for tennis and basketball court striping was reviewed. An additional item addressed graffiti and wear on the Disc Golf Course, with a recommendation to use astroturf temporarily instead of replacing worn mats until a new layout is established.