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VILLAGE OF NORTH BEND 21 TAYLOR AVENUE, NORTH BEND, OHIO 45052 REGULAR MEETING MINUTES August 29, 2005 Members Present: Mayor Mr. Rolfes Law Director Mrs. Rentz Councilpersons Mr. Montague, Mr. Simpson, Mr. Albu, Mr. Seifert, Mr. Nunnery, Mrs. Romweber Maintenance Mr. Gillespie Supervisor Clerk/Treasurer Ms. Ross Mayor Rolfes opened the meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance. MINUTES: Mr. Albu moved that the July Minutes be accepted as written. Mr. Seifert seconded the motion. Motion carried 100%. TREASURER’S REPORT: Mr. Albu moved to accept the Treasurer’s Report. Mrs. Romweber seconded the motion. Motion carried 100%. Mr. Albu moved that the Clerk/Treasurer be authorized to pay the bills. Mr. Simpson seconded the motion. Motion carried 100%. POLICE REPORT: There was no report as Officer Greer was called out on a detail for an accident on US50. FIRE REPORT: Deputy Chief Steve Ober reported that in July there were 3 fire details in the Village. Two were assists and 1 was due to an alarm. There were 10 EMS details in the Village. Chief Deputy Ober reported that they disposed of the house on St. Annes and he thanked the Seiferts for donating it for training. He said that October is Fire Prevention Month and there will be open houses at various stations. The dates will be announced later. Mr. Seifert reported that they have hired a contractor to remove the chimney and foundation of the house on St.Annes. GUESTS Florence Parker from OKI came to notify Council and residents of the Western Hamilton Transportation study that will incorporate all previous studies into one plan. Ms. Parker said there will be a meeting September 27 in the Whitewater Community Hall. Citizens can come any time from 5-8 P.M. This will be a strategic plan for all western communities. COUNCIL OLD BUSINESS Mr. Albu questioned the pole on Taylor Avenue. Mr. Gillespie reported he had called Cincinnati Bell and G.G. & E. and is waiting for a response. If they took it out it would be $1500, there are no numbers on it. Mr. Albu made the motion to have Mr. Gillespie cut it down. Mr. Montague seconded the motion. Motion carried 100%. Mr. Gillespie requested to place a curb around the pole on St. Annes because it will cost $7500 - $10,000 to remove it as it is connected to other poles. Mr. Albu moved that the Village spend under $1000 to curb the pole. Mr. Seifert seconded the motion. Motion carried 100%. SOLICITOR OLD BUSINESS: None MAYOR’S OLD BUSINESS: None. COMMITTEES: Finance Mr. Albu reminded citizens that the Village will have a 1-mill replacement levy to fund Life Squad services free of charge for North Bend citizens. He also reported that if a citizen needs airfare that there will be a physician on board the helicopter. Light, Water and Sewer Mr. Nunnery reported that the Village received an invoice from the Village of Addyston for the waterline by the new daycare center. The contract with Addyston who owns the waterline dates back to 1960. Mayor Rolfes will meet with Jane Wickman to discuss the details of the old contract that was signed January 11, 1960. The ordinance was passed on February 16, 1960. Mr. Nunnery will set up a meeting. Maintenance Mr. Dan Schoster attended the Maintenance Committee meeting on 08-08-05. He reported on the repairs on Post, Cliff and Washington Avenue. He said that a $30,000 grant had been received for Washington Avenue to be completed this fall. The Village would pay $15,000 toward the $45,000 repair. Mr. Albu moved that the Village contribute $15,000 toward the repair of Washington Avenue. Mr. Seifert seconded the motion. Motion carried 100%. Mr. Albu made a motion to amend our 2005 appropriations and transfer $15,000 from the General Fund to the Street Maintenance Fund to pay for the Village share of Washington Avenue. Mr. Seifert seconded the motion. Motion carried 100%. Mr. Gillespie gave the maintenance report. They will have all the flags in the Village replaced after the purchase of 15 additional new flags. The department filled potholes on Cliff Road. MSD put in a new manhole on Symmes Avenue as part of a county project. The storm drain on Taylor and Symmes has been rebuilt. Police & Fire Mr. Simpson reported that the request to close a street for a party had been denied and the homeowner who requested the closing was called. Mayor Rolfes said he felt we needed some guidelines in the Village ordinances to cover these requests. Mrs. Romweber and Solicitor Rentz will get together to discuss whether guidelines need to be incorporated into our Village ordinances. Mr. Simpson will provide them with his research on the issue that was completed for the Safety Committee. Mr. Simpson discussed the Aston Oaks signs and what the HOA would pay and the Village would pay regarding the costs to add signs and bring the area into compliance Mr. Seifert moved that the agreement be documented with a written signed agreement in the AOHOA and the Village. Mr. Montague seconded the motion. Motion carried. He also reported that the Fire Department has approved parking on both sides of the street except near fire hydrants. The curbs surrounding the hydrants will be yellow striped to prevent parking. Mr. Simpson said he is unhappy with the progress of the traffic light. He checked and was assured they were on schedule. Planning and Zoning Mr. Montague reported that on the August 17th Zoning and Planning meeting the final plans for the Fox Hill Development were presented. There were 12 issues that were settled. The Landominiums would be 2200 to 2350 square feet and would be $250,00 plus in price. The AOHOA would have a permanent easement for the entranceway. The AOHOA could own the easement at some point in the future. On Wednesday September 21, 2005 Planning and Zoning will meet regarding the Eagles Cliff Development. They will meet at 7:00 P.M. At 6:00 P.M. September 21, there will be a joint meeting with Law and Ordinance Committee to review Earthworks Ordinance. COUNCIL NEW BUSINESS: None. SOLICITOR NEW BUSINESS: Solicitor Rentz passed out a memo regarding the recommendations from the insurance risk carrier. The Safety Committee was to address these issues per the request of the insurance risk study. There was a second reading of Ordinance #2005-10 regarding the Renewal of the Village contract with Hamilton County Regional Planning. Mr. Albu moved that we wave the 3 readings on Resolution #2005-06 regarding requesting State Capital Improvement Program Funds for Post Avenue. Mr. Montague seconded the motion. Motion passed 100%. Solicitor Rentz reported Clerk Treasurer Sheryl Ross requested that the Village pay the 50% of her 35% elected official time with OPERS. Cost for 2004 would be $257.57. Mr. Montague moved that we wave the three readings to pass Resolution #2005-07. Mr. Seifert seconded the motion. Motion carried 100%. Mr. Montague moved that we pass Resolution #2005-07 and pay the 2004 share of the clerk’s elected official time, Mr. Seifert seconded the motion. Motion carried 100%. There will be a finance committee meeting on Monday September 12, 2005 at 6:30P.M. MAYOR’S NEW BUSINESS: Mr. Montague moved that council move the Monday October 31 meeting to Monday October 24 because of Halloween. Mr. Albu seconded the motion. Motion carried 100%. OPEN TO THE FLOOR: Mrs. Olson complimented the Village flowers on the side of the park. Mr. Simpson planted the flowers. ADJOURNMENT Mr. Albu moved the meeting be adjourned. Mr. Seifert seconded the motion. 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