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VILLAGE OF NORTH BEND 21 TAYLOR AVENUE, NORTH BEND, OHIO 45052 REGULAR MEETING MINUTES May 23, 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. Albu moved that the April 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. Simpson 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: No police report due to the absence of Officer Greer. FIRE REPORT: Assistant Chief Steve Ober reported that there were 28 Fire Details in the Township of which none were in the Village. There were 96 EMS details of which 6 were in the Village. Chief Ober reported that the Department is currently working on fire inspections with the High School. Also, a house on St. Annes has been donated to the Department to be used for training of the fire department. GUESTS None COUNCIL OLD BUSINESS: Mr. Albu mentioned that on US50 along the guardrail at St. Annes there is mud on the sidewalk hindering Village walkers. Mr. Gillespie said the maintenance department would address the problem. SOLICITOR OLD BUSINESS: None MAYOR’S OLD BUSINESS: None. COMMITTEES: Maintenance Mr. Seifert Mr. Seifert reported that the house at 400 Three Rivers Parkway has been abandoned and was in foreclosure for $36,000.00. He said no one showed up for the Sheriff’s sale. Mr. Seifert would like to see the Village purchase the property and tear down the unsalvageable house to improve visibility at the corner of US50 and Shady Lane. He will explore the option of the Village purchase. Mr. Seifert also reported a water break at 464 Three Rivers Parkway that has been repaired by the maintenance department. He also reported a septic tank problem at the property and said if it is not fixed by mid July 2005, that Council should cite the owner. Mr. Gillespie reported that the last dumpster had 26 tires in it and they ordered them to be removed. Mr. Gillespie reported that the maintenance department had: 1. Purchased 1” letters for the marker board. 2. Repaired cracks on Abbey Hill/St. Andrews. 3. Had Administration building boiler inspected. 4. Had Delhi Pest Control spray the building. 5. Mr. Terry Simpson planted flowers in the park. Mr. Richard Ohler from the Aston Oaks Homeowner Association asked Solicitor Mrs. Rentz if she had researched sign requirements for Aston Oaks. She reported that she had and that according to Ohio Manual, signs had to be 7 feet off the ground and that Fire Lane and Speed Regulation signs should be put up in Aston Oaks. It was decided to place one speed and one fire lane sign would be placed on each street. Mr. Ohler said the AOHA would provide a sign plan to Council prior to the next Council meeting so that Council can pass an Ordinance to establish sign regulations. Police & Fire Mr. Simpson warned residents that locked cars have been broken into in the Village. He cautioned residents to lock cars and remove valuables from sight. He also reminded citizens that for people under 18 we have a curfew from 11:00 P.M. – 6:00 A.M. Residents should call if they notice violation of curfew or other potential problems. Mr. Simpson reported that JMA recommended Council accept the only valid bid for the traffic light on Shady Lane and US50. The bid is under the grant amount provided to the Village. Mr. Simpson moved we proceed with the bid recommended by JMA. Mr. Albu seconded the motion. Motion carried 100%. JMA will formulate contract for Mayor Rolfes’ signature. Mr. Simpson reported mild vandalism in the Park. Solicitor Mrs. Rentz reported that currently we have no convicted sex offenders in the Village of North Bend. Mr. Simpson proposed that in the fall we set up a North Bend Heritage Day where local historians in the Three Rivers area can display historical memorabilia. We would have historical speakers and combine it with a fall safety fair. Mr. Simpson wants to spend no more than $500 and will put together a committee. Mr. Albu moved that Mr. Simpson and committee spend up to $500 for Heritage Day. Mr. Seifert seconded the motion. Motion carried 100%. Planning and Zoning Mr. Montague scheduled a public hearing on the zone changes for Aston Oak PUD properties named Fox Hill and Eagles Cliff prior to the June Council meeting on June 27, 2005 at 6:45P.M. The Developer has to eventually supply detailed final plans for the development to show properties meet the objectives acceptable to everyone and specifications in the Aston Oaks PUD. Mr. Montague said that Zoning and Planning Committee recommended that Council not vacate Sunset Avenue as requested by Mr. Keith Niehaus. Mr. Montague moved that Council approve Mr. Pieczonka’s request to improve the parking lot at his former business on Sunset Avenue, pending JMA approved of the plans presented to Council. Mr. Seifert seconded the motion. Motion carried 100%. COUNCIL NEW BUSINESS: None SOLICITOR NEW BUSINESS: Mr. Albu moved that Council wave the three readings for the Resolution 2005-02 requesting the Auditor certify the dollar amount for the 1 mill replacement of the Life Squad levy. Mr. Simpson seconded the motion. Motion carried 100%. Mr. Albu moved that Council pass Resolution #2005-02 to request that the Hamilton County Auditor Certify the dollar amount of the 1 Mill Replacement Life Squad Levy. Mr. Montague seconded the motion. Motion carried 100%. Mr. Albu moved that the Council have the first reading of the Ordinance 2005-09 to place the replacement of the 1 Mill Life Squad Levy on the ballot for November, 2005. Mr. Seifert seconded the motion. Motion carried 100%. MAYOR’S NEW BUSINESS: Mr. Albu moved that Council pass Resolution 2005-03 to Participate in the Hamilton County Community Block Grant Program. Mr., Simpson seconded the motion. Motion carried. Mayor Rolfes reported up that he felt the Village needed a policy on taping committee meetings. He stated the tape would not be official record of the committee meetings and that the person requesting the tape would pay for it. The official record of committee meetings would be the minutes. Mr. Albu moved that we allow private citizens to tape committee meetings, requiring 10 days notice, not be disruptive, at citizen expense and that it not be televised. Mrs. Romweber seconded the motion. Motion failed. Mr. Montague – abstained, Mr. Simpson – N, Mr. Nunnery – N, Mr. Seifert – N, Mrs. Romweber – Y, Mr. Albu – Y. Mr. Montague moved that Council allow videotaping of committee meetings at the videographer’s expense. Mr. Albu seconded the motion. Motion carried 100%. OPEN TO THE FLOOR: Mr. Seifert set a Maintenance meeting for Monday, June 13, 2005 at 6:00 P.M. Mr. Seifert added that Mr. Gillespie would attend the Bureau of Worker’s Compensation Seminar to represent the Village. ADJOURNMENT Mr. Albu moved that the meeting be adjourned. Mr. Montague seconded the motion. 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