The Bellevue City Council met on March 11, 2026, to conduct regular city business, beginning with approval of the minutes from previous meetings and the monthly financial claims. The treasurer reported 54 general fund claims totaling $551,170.73, along with additional claims from other funds including $6,642.49 from the events fund, $31,222.33 from Municipal Road Aid, $27,106.79 in prepaid general fund claims, $146.07 from the Port Bellevue fund, and a $450 events fund claim, all of which were approved by council. During council reports, members highlighted recent and upcoming community activities organized by the Bellevue Neighborhood Association, including a February happy hour event, volunteer opportunities to help plant flowers along “The View,” and fundraising efforts through volunteer work at several Cincinnati Reds games. Council also noted that volunteers had already contributed 165 hours of service in 2026, representing an estimated $4,800 in value to the city.

Mayor Dooley announced that the April First Friday event would take place on April 3 with the theme “Chicks on the Avenue.” Fire Chief Brett Schaefer then delivered the department report, noting that the Bellevue-Dayton Fire Department responded to 157 fire-related incidents and 818 EMS runs in February. Firefighters completed approximately 410 hours of training during the month, including courses on solar power safety and natural gas response, and Duke Energy also conducted specialized training for the department. Chief Schaefer reported that the department’s audit had been completed and that ten inspections of new businesses were conducted. He also discussed plans to apply for federal grants, including a SAFER grant to help fund three additional firefighter positions and an Assistance to Firefighters grant to purchase a new ambulance, though the SAFER application process was temporarily delayed due to the federal government shutdown. The department also announced a public fire department showcase scheduled for April 11, where council members and fire board members will be invited to participate in demonstrations and training activities.

This summary was generated using AI based on the provided meeting transcript.