Members Present:

Mayor Mr. Rolfes

Law Director Mr. Reichert

Councilpersons Mr. Simpson, Mr. Nunnery, Mr. Welch, Mrs. Romweber

Absent (excused) Mr. Sammons, Mr. Boll 

Clerk Ms. Ross

MINUTES:

Mr. Welch moved that the March Minutes be accepted. Mr. Nunnery seconded the motion. Motion carried 100%.

TREASURER’S REPORT:

Mr. Welch moved to accept the Treasurer’s Report.

Mr. Simpson seconded the motion. Motion carried 100%.

Mr. Welch moved that the Clerk/Treasurer be authorized to pay the bills. Mrs. Romweber seconded the motion. Motion carried 100%.

MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR’S REPORT

Supervisor Gillespie reported that the new lights on the overpass are now working.

He said the roofers completed the new roof on the Municipal Building. He met with Bill McCormick of JMA to check the Post Avenue construction project. Mr. McCormick told him he was going to contact the construction company to ask them to complete the project.

The maintenance department moved the rock from Mike Cady’s yard and placed it in the park.

Mr. Gillespie reported that the spring clean up was a success. Two roll off dumpsters were utilized by residents.

The department has been busy cutting grass, trimming and spraying weed killer throughout the village. The department has picked up litter throughout the Village to keep up the appearance of our roadways.

Three Rivers School Report 

Mr. Art Beinkemper explained the need to pass the Three Rivers School Levy on the ballot May 9, 2007. The 1% earned income tax, if approved, will cover the cost of the new pre-kindergarten through 6th grade building as well as cover the operating costs for the new building. Council was shown an architect’s rendering of the proposed new building. At the end of 2008, the district will come back to the voters when the 4.95 M levy expires to renew that levy and hopefully make plans to build a new high school. Mayor Rolfes encouraged citizens to vote on May 9th.

POLICE REPORT:

Officer Hyrnak reported that in March 2007 there were 61 details in the Village of which 4 developed into incident reports. The incidents included a burglary at 154 Miami Avenue, 1 life squad run, a burglary at 108 Cliff Road and a theft on Three Rivers Parkway.

Officer Hyrnak explained that he might have to have surgery and be off his detail while he recuperates. He introduced Officer Manos who will cover for him when he is out. Sgt. Justice who is on 2nd shift was also introduced.

FIRE REPORT:

Deputy Chief Steve Ober reported there were 46 fire details in the Township of which 6 were in the Village. There were 8 EMS details in the Village. There were 4 fire details in April although the month was fairly slow. Chief Ober reported that the new fire truck will arrive in July. He also stated that we probably will not have a fire truck stored in the Village Administration Building any more as the new trucks will not fit in our garage.

COUNCIL OLD BUSINESS:

None

SOLICITOR OLD BUSINESS:

None

MAYOR’S OLD BUSINESS:

None

COMMITTEES:

Finance

Mr. Welch moved that we change the Title of Clerk/Treasurer to Fiscal Officer as the position has wider financial responsibilities and most governments have changed their title. Ms. Romweber seconded the motion. Motion carried 100%.

Council agreed to renew the Village insurance with Burnam and Flower at $7888 premium. Previously the Village paid almost $15,000 for the same coverage, before moving to Burnam and Flower in 2006.

Light, Water and Sewer

Mr. Nunnery reported that he met with the Addyston Water Department to clarify the requested procedure before any money was spent for which the Village would be liable. It was agreed that Addyston Water Works would call Mr. Gillespie first and then Mr. Nunnery before doing any repair work.

Mr. Nunnery announced that the agreement that the Village signed would be ratified by Addyston at their Council meeting on May 7, 2007. They will hold our check until everything is officially ratified.

Maintenance

Mrs. Romweber moved that the Village hire Delhi Pest Control to perform their annual inspection for the Village Municipal building. Mr. Welch seconded the motion. Motion carried 100%.

Police & Fire

Mr. Simpson reported on the Memorial Day Parade on May 28, 2007. The parade

will begin in Addyston and come up Symmes to Taylor. The American Legion Parade will begin at 9.30 A.M... They are hoping to have enough veterans to fill the 60 antique cars they have lined up. The Village dump truck will be in the parade.

Mr. Simpson reported that the yard sale will be May 18, 19 and 20 May, 2007. He also submitted the bill for the traffic light at US50 and Shady Lane for the maintenance performed to keep the light in working order.

Planning and Zoning

None

Law & Ordinance

Mrs. Romweber moved that the papers be served to demolish the building at Three Rivers Parkway and Shady Lane. Mr. Welch seconded the motion. Motion carried 100%.

SOLICITOR NEW BUSINESS:

None

COUNCIL NEW BUSINESS:

None 

MAYOR’S NEW BUSINESS:

Mayor Rolfes said that Meansco Crossing had requested a liquor license be approved without a hearing for the new shopping area at St. Annes and Three Rivers Parkway. The Mayor requested that the license not be granted until a hearing can take place with the Ohio Department of Liquor Control.

Mr. Welch moved to request a hearing for the application for a liquor license for Gimme’s II. Mrs. Romweber seconded the motion. Motion carried with Mr. Nunnery abstaining. A hearing with be requested.

Mr. Welch moved that the Village pay the employer share of the Fiscal Officer’s elected official OPERS for year 2006. The Fiscal Officer will pay the employee share. Mrs. Romweber seconded the motion Motion carried 100%.

Mayor Rolfes announced there will be a meeting May 9, 2007 at 7:00 P.M. with JMA to discuss the tax incentive program for businesses utilizing a CRA. The meeting will be informational with no vote being taken that night.

OPEN TO THE FLOOR:

Mr. Herman Heine said that he had purchased the property at 420 Three Rives Parkway and planned to restore the property to sell as a residence. He paid $8000 in January and is planning to renovate it. He requested that it not be demolished as he feels he can make it a viable property.

ADJOURNMENT:

Mr. Simpson moved that the meeting be adjourned. Mr. Welch seconded the motion. Motion carried 100%.

The meeting was adjourned at 8.00 P.M.

Respectfully Submitted,

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Fiscal Officer Mayor