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VILLAGE OF NORTH BEND 21 TAYLOR AVENUE, NORTH BEND, OHIO 45052 REGULAR MEETING MINUTES January 31, 2005 Members Present: Mayor Mr. Rolfes Law Director Mrs. Rentz Councilpersons Mr. Montague, Mr. Simpson, Mr. Albu, Mrs. Romweber, Mr. Seifert, Mr. Nunnery Maintenance Mr. Gillespie Supervisor Clerk/Treasurer Ms. Ross Mayor Rolfes opened the meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance. MINUTES: Mr. Seifert moved that the December Minutes be accepted as written. Mr. Albu seconded the motion. Motion carried 100%. TREASURER’S REPORT: Mr. Albu moved to accept the Treasurer’s Report. Mr. Simpson seconded the motion. Motion carried 100%. Clerk/Treasurer Ms. Sheryl Ross reported that the BWC audited our records on the Village for 4 years prior to March 2004. The Village passed the audit. Mr. Albu moved that the Village bills be paid. Mr. Seifert seconded the motion. Motion carried 100%. It was suggested that we request Mr. Holt tape our meetings at $10.00 per month per tape as Mr. Nunnery has been doing it for the past year. Because of changes in programming, Mr. Nunnery has missed taping 3 of the meetings in 2004. Mr. Holt would assure that all meetings are taped for the Village. POLICE REPORT: Officer Greer reported that there was a burglary and a fight in the village last month. He advised Council that the police would attend the ceremony at the Tomb this Saturday, February 5, 2005. Assistant Chief Ober reported the Township would bring a fire truck for residents to view. FIRE REPORT: Assistant Chief Steve Ober reported that for December 2004 there were 36 fire details in the Township of which 3 were in the Village, all at Taylor High School. For 2004 the Village had 89 EMS and 3 Fire details. Mr. Ober passed out all phone numbers for Council. He reported that the Department had addressed open burning issue and that permits are and will continue to be required. He requested a letter regarding the hydrant issue on U.S.50. GUESTS: No-one spoke. COUNCIL OLD BUSINESS: None SOLICITOR OLD BUSINESS: Solicitor Mrs. Rentz read the third reading of the following 2005 Village Ordinances. Mr. Albu made the motion that we appoint the Law Director for 2005, Ordinance No. 2005-02. Mrs. Romweber seconded the motion. Motion carried 100%. Mr. Albu moved Council pass Ordinance No. 2005-03 to appoint the Village Engineer. Mrs. Romweber seconded the motion. Motion carried 100%. Mr. Albu moved that we appoint the Village Public Works as Ordinance No. 2005-04. Mrs. Romweber seconded the motion. Motion carried 100%. Mr. Albu moved that we accept Ordinance No. 2005-05 Establishing the Employee Rates of Pay for 2005. Mr. Seifert seconded the motion. Motion carried 100%. MAYOR’S OLD BUSINESS: None COMMITTEES: Maintenance Maintenance Supervisor Mr. Gillespie regarding this month’s work and repairs in the Village gave report. Mr. Seifert set a maintenance committee meeting for February 7th, 2005, at 6:00 P.M. Mr. Seifert reported that the owner of the apartment building on Washington Avenue wants to comply with removing the cars to allow snow removal. Also, he reported that JMA would look at the cracks on Miami Avenue. He also recommended that the Village withhold permits until Mr. Niehaus pays the $400 he owes the Village for the walk-through for the streets in Aston Oaks. Mr. Seifert reported that St. Joseph Church as been finished and is a very nice addition to the Village. He encouraged everyone to visit the Church. Light, Water & Sewer Mr. Nunnery reported that lights for park would be approximately $100.00 each for two lights. He will report back next month when he obtains specific cost for the lights and installation. Planning and Zoning Mr. Montague moved that the Council accept the License agreement for Lower River Road as submitted by Mr. Revolt. The agreement must have final approval from JMA and the Village Solicitor. Mr. Rybolt is providing a $5,00 Bond and will be responsible for damaged incurred by his work. Mr. Rybolt will pay the extra cost of the engineer. Mr. Seifert seconded the motion. Motion carried with 5 council members voting yes. Mr. Albu abstained. Mr. Albu requested the License agreement from Mr. Rybolt be added to the Minutes. Council agreed that the proposal would be added to the minutes as an official record. Mr. Albu brought up that we have been asked by the Auditor’s office to make a resolution regarding tax-exempt property in the Village. Since the Village has no tax-exempt property, Mr. Albu said a resolution was not necessary. Police and Fire Mr. Simpson submitted a report to Council showing a statistical analysis of police and fire calls for the year 2004. Mr. Simpson reported on the status of the traffic signal at US50 and Shady Lane. JMA submitted drawings of the signal design to ODOT and Village Council. ODOT will review the plans and should have an approval by early March. COUNCIL NEW BUSINESS: Mr. Montague recommended that the Village look into Zoomtown to have faster Internet capability. It was suggested that we look at Adelphia as they tape our meetings and also have Internet service. Mr. Montague will check out the service for the Village computer. SOLICITOR NEW BUSINESS; None MAYOR’S NEW BUSINESS: Mayor Rolfes announced that this year properties would be reappraised. He announced that homeowners could attend a hearing at our Village Hall if they disagree with the new appraisal. He reported that the Hamilton County Sheriff is the official to declare a Number 3 level snow emergency. Citizens can be cited if they are out driving during a level 3 snow emergency. OPEN TO THE FLOOR: Mrs. Albu addressed the Lower River Road Vacation Issue regarding the surveyor. She said the survey would be finished by the end of February. The cost will be $2000 and paid by the Albus. Mr. Olson addressed Council that U.S. 50 has a huge drop off across from the Daycare Center. Mr. Seifert will call ODOT immediately to rectify the dangerous situation. ADJOURNMENT Mr. Montague moved that the meeting be adjourned. Mr. Seifert seconded the motion. Motion carried 100%. | Voting | Village Demographics | HIP Program | Building and Zoning | Minutes | Community Yard Sale | Trash Collection, Recycling | Police services | Fire and Emergency Services | Picture Gallery Page 1 | Picture Gallery Page 2 | Village Officials | Important Phone Numbers | Airport Noise Complaints | State Officials | Memorial Day Parade | Harrison Birthday | Storm Pictures | | Return Home | Village Of North Bend | Village Calendar | Hamilton County Government | Great Links | Contact Us | |
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