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VILLAGE OF NORTH BEND 21 TAYLOR AVENUE, NORTH BEND, OHIO 45052 REGULAR MEETING MINUTES July 27, 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 June 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. Mr. Montague seconded the motion. Motion carried 100%. Mr. Albu moved that the Clerk/Treasurer be authorized to pay the bills. Mr. Seifert seconded the motion. Motion carried 100%. POLICE REPORT: Officer Greer reported there were 10 citations in the Village this past month. There was a trailer theft, criminal damaging and an assault on Three Rivers Parkway. FIRE REPORT: In the absence of Deputy Chief Steve Ober there was no fire report. GUESTS None COUNCIL OLD BUSINESS None SOLICITOR OLD BUSINESS: None MAYOR’S OLD BUSINESS: None. COMMITTEES: Finance Mr. Albu Mr. Albu moved that Council pass Resolution 2005-04 and approve the Village Budget for Fiscal year 2006. Mr. Montague seconded the motion. Motion carried 100%. Mr. Albu moved that the 3 readings be waved on Ordinance #2005-9 to go outside the 10 mills for the 1 mill Life Squad Replacement levy to be placed on the Ballot November 2005. Mr. Montague seconded the motion. Motion carried 100%. Mr. Albu moved that Council pass Ordinance 2005-9 to place the 1 Mill Life Squad Replacement Levy on the ballot November 2005. Mr. Montague seconded the motion. Motion carried 100%. Light, Water and Sewer Mr. Nunnery Mr. Nunnery reported that the Aston Oaks Lighting Assessment would be computed by the August Council meeting and turned in to the Auditor in time for the assessment on the January tax bill 2006. Maintenance Mr. Seifert Mr. Seifert scheduled a maintenance committee meeting for Monday August 8, 2005 at 6:00 P.M. Mr. Seifert reported that JMA is working to obtain grants for Washington in 2005, Cliff Road in 2006 and Post Avenue in 2006. JMA will advise on the cost to the Village in addition to the grant monies approved. JMA will attend the maintenance meeting to provide estimated cost of the street projects. Mr. Seifert reported on the US50 project. If the current repairs to US50 at Shady Lane do not hold ODOT reported that a retaining wall will have to be built and it will take 2 years to complete. Citizen Bill Abel requested that the house at US50 and Shady Lane be condemned and torn down. He suggested that the house possibly could be purchased through a grant and utilized as landscaped green space by the Village. Mr. Gillespie reported on the activities performed by the maintenance department in the last month. Mr. Gillespie was complimented by Mr. Montague especially for the work done on Symmes Avenue to replace the storm sewer drains. Because the maintenance department performed the work, the Village saved a great deal of money because the difficult work did not have to be hired out. Police & Fire Mr. Simpson Mr. Simpson reported that the Fire Department would be burning the house on St.Annes for training on Saturday July 30, 2005. He also reported that the traffic signal is on schedule for US50 and Shady Lane. CG & E said the pole would be installed by August 18, 2005. Mr. Simpson reported that he met with Dick Oehler and Bill Abel of the AOHOA concerning the street signs in Aston Oaks. He said that our solicitor and Sgt. Butler said that old signs cannot be grandfathered in. The Police and Fire Committee will meet August 10, 2005 at 6:30 P.M. Planning and Zoning Mr. Montague Mr. Montague reported that Todd Kinskey, Mr. Niehaus and Bayer Becker will meet at 9:00 A.M. July 28, 2005 at the request of Mr. Niehaus. COUNCIL NEW BUSINESS: SOLICITOR NEW BUSINESS: Solicitor Mrs. Rentz provided the 1st reading of Ordinance 2005-10 to extend the Village contract and Renew the Contract for 2006 with Hamilton County Regional Planning MAYOR’S NEW BUSINESS: Mayor Rolfes reported that our new Village insurance company, Burnham & Flower performed a risk analysis for the Village. A report was written concerning the analysis. He asked Solicitor Rentz to review the report to make certain the Village is complying with the recommendations to minimize the Village risk. Mayor Rolfes also mentioned an early learning program for children ages 3-4 available for families who make under $35,797 for a family of 4. The program to help children will run 52 weeks per year from 6:00 A.M. – 6:00 P.M. and will provide early learning experience for these eligible children free of charge. OPEN TO THE FLOOR: Mr. Olson asked about the overpass on Brower Road. He was informed that there are plans to raise the overpass soon including new lights. It will be worked on in the near future. ADJOURNMENT Mr. Albu moved that the meeting be adjourned. Mr. Montague 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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