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VILLAGE OF NORTH BEND
21 TAYLOR AVENUE, NORTH BEND, OHIO 45052 REGULAR MEETING MINUTES March 28, 2008 Members Present: Mayor Mr. Simpson Councilpersons Mr. Hartoin, Mr. Nunnery, Mrs. Romweber, Mr. Welch, Mr. Sammons Solicitor Mr. Reichert Fiscal Officer Ms. Ross Mayor Simpson opened the regular meeting at 7:00 P.M. March 26, 2008 with the Pledge of Allegiance. Clerk/Treasurer called the roll. All Council members, the Solicitor, Mayor and Clerk Treasurer were present. Mr. Boll was absent. SWEARING IN OF CLERK/TREASURER FOR NEW FOUR YEAR TERM The Clerk Treasurer was sworn in by Mayor Simpson. Clerk Treasurer Sheryl Ross’ term will be from April 1, 2008 until April 1, 2012. MINUTES Mr. Welch moved that the February Minutes be accepted as written. Mr.Hartoin seconded the motion. Motion carried 100%. TREASURER’S REPORT Ms. Sheryl Ross reported that the Village had received revenue from an estate for $24,731.49. Net amount will be less due to Hamilton County Auditor’s fees to collect the tax. She also reported on the 2008 Auditor’s Conference that she attended on 3/27/08 in Columbus. Ms. Ross reported that she will have a meeting with 5/3rd Bank on Friday to review the Village account. Mr. Welch made motion to accept the Clerk/Treasurer’s Report. Mrs.Romweber seconded the motion. Motion carried 100%. GUESTS None MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR’S REPORT Mayor Simpson recognized Leo Gillespie’s 25 years of employment with the Village and he presented Mr. Gillespie with a clock. Mr. Gillespie reported that the Village had used 144 tons of salt this past winter. Mr. Gillespie reported there was 7 call outs for the big snowfall. The department’s new pickup truck had the bedliner sprayed on. The department has been busy filling in pot holes as well as removing the snow equipment from the trucks. Mr. Gillespie reported working on the lawn mowers and weed eaters to get them ready for use. POLICE REPORT No Report FIRE REPORT Deputy Chief Steve Ober was absent so Firefighter Mike Wells gave the fire report. He reported there were 5 details in the village this past month. There was one report of a wire down, one report of a smoke detector and three alarm drops. There were 4 EMS details and 3 lieutenants promoted. Lt. Paul Moutavan, Lt. Jeremy Keen, Lt. Jeremy Hinman. THREE RIVERS SCHOOL DISTRICT Jake Eberly and Sam Marco from Mr. Bradley’s business class at Taylor High School discussed that 14 classmates went to the State Business Competition. The 145 students have been selected to continue on to the National Conference Competition in Las Vegas. The students are trying to raise money in order to participate. Ms. Romweber asked the students to provide the information on how to contribute so Mayor Simpson can add the information to the website. . COUNCIL OLD BUSINESS .No Report SOLICITOR OLD BUSINESS No report MAYOR’S OLD BUSINESS Mayor Simpson reported that although we applied for funding to renew Cliff Road, we did not receive funding. He suggested we apply in August 2008 for SCIP and/or Municipal Road Fund for help. Because the financial health of the Village is stronger than in years past, we are not looked at as favorably for help. We will work with Jennifer Vatter for ideas on sharing the cost to repair Cliff Road. COMMITTEES Finance Mr. Welch moved that the Village needs to pass a Resolution to Amend the amount of Estimated Resources for 2008 and that the resolution should be declared an emergency to meet the Auditor’s deadline. Mr. Sammons seconded the motion. Emergency motion carried 100%. Mr. Welch then moved that Council pass Resolution No. 2008- to amend the Amount of Estimated Resources for 2008. Ms. Romweber seconded the motion. Motion carried 100%. Light, Water and Sewer Mr. Nunnery is writing a letter to the Addyston Water Board as the North Bend businesses who have Addyston water were not notified of the hydrant flushing that caused brown water affecting Rohrer’s business as they had to close their business because of the water issue. Mayor Simpson described the storm drain problem that occurred on Washington. He said the problem will need to be researched to find out exactly who is responsible as the storm drain is on private property and has an unapproved garage over it. Bill McCormick from JMA will check his notes and research the issue. Solicitor Reichert will also review the issue to determine responsibility for either the homeowners involved or the Village. Maintenance Mr. Boll was excused Police & Fire Mr. Hartoin reported that the fire contract is up in 2008. He will contact Miami Township to start negotiating a new contract. Planning and Zoning Mr. Sammons reported Planning and Zoning will review the CRA for Brower Road. Mr. Todd Kinskey from Hamilton county Regional Planning has reported that a section of Sunset Avenue is already damaged. Before construction begins on Sunset, Planning and Zoning Committee will review the actual condition of Sunset in order to make certain construction damage, if any, is repaired by the developer. Mr. Sammons moved we approve the monument be placed on the corner lot on St. Annes and Turnberry within the easement area. Mr. Welch seconded the motion. Motion carried with Mr.Hartoin abstaining. Mr. Sammons spoke with Mr. Cowens who wants to purchase the former daycare on Taylor Avenue. He wants to put in an art and music center. The adjacent residents have been notified of his request for a zone change from R2 to B1. Mr. Cowans will attend the Zoning and Planning meeting April 16, 2008 at 7:00 P.M. to provide the details for his request. Law & Ordinance Mrs. Romweber reported that the proposed rules for Council will be in place for a vote at the April Council meeting. Mr. Reichert will review the rules prior to the April meeting. SOLICITOR NEW BUSINESS Mr. Welch made motion to dispense with the three readings of Ordinance -2008-02 and pass as an emergency. Mr. Sammons seconded the motion. Motion carried 100%. Mr. Welch made motion to pass Ordinance No. 2008-02 Approval of Annual Appropriations Budget. Mr. Hartoin seconded the motion. Motion carried 100%. Mrs. Romweber made motion to dispense with the three readings of Ordinance 2008-01 and pass as an emergency. Mr. Welch seconded the motion. Motion carried 100%. Mr. Sammons made motion to pass Ordinance No. 2008-01 Correcting and Amending Ordinance 2008-01 Brower Road. Mr. Hartoin seconded the motion. Motion passed 100%. Mr. Sammons made motion to pass Resolution 2008-07 Agreement with Miami Township for Waste Collection. The agreement expires end of 2008. The Township is requesting the same millage. This will be passed subject to approval of the 1.25 M levy. Mrs. Romweber seconded the motion. Motion carried 100%. Mr. Welch made motion to pass Resolution 2008-08 to transfer $85,000 of Funds from General Fund to Street Maintenance Fund. Mr. Hartoin seconded the motion. Motion carried 100%. Mr. Welch made motion to pass Resolution 2008-09 to transfer of $2000 Funds from General Fund to Parks and Recreation Fund. Mr. Sammons seconded the motion. Motion carried 100%. COUNCIL NEW BUSINESS No Report MAYOR’S NEW BUSINESS/REPORT The date for spring clean-up in the Village will be April 21 – May 4, 2008. Mrs. Romweber made motion to purchase an ad for Taylor High Alumni Chorus program for $60. Motion seconded by Mr. Hartoin. Motion carried 100%. Solicitor Reichert will review and draft a Village Policy on private use of V illage vehicles and tools. Mayor Simpson announced meetings he had attended this month (copy attached). OPEN TO THE FLOOR Nothing MAYOR & COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS, COMMENTS ADJOURNMENT With no further business, Mr. Nunnery moved the meeting be adjourned. Mrs. Romweber seconded the motion. Motion carried 100%. The meeting was adjourned at 8:20 P.M. Respectfully Submitted, __________________________________ __________________________________ Clerk/Treasurer Mayor | 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 '08 | Storm Pictures | Harrison Birthday '09 | Chili Cook-Off | Hamilton County 2012 Free Yardwaste Drop-Off Sites | Village Ordinances | Test Page | | Return Home | Village Of North Bend | Hamilton County Government | Great Links | Contact Us | |
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