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Members Present: Mayor Mr. Rolfes Law Director Mrs. Rentz Clerk Ms. Ross Councilpersons Mr. Nunnery, Ms. Romweber, Mr. Simpson, Mr. Albu Mr. Seifert and Mr. Montague Maintenance Mr. Gillespie Supervisor Mr. Rolfes opened the meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance. MINUTES: Mr. Montague moved that the minutes be approved as written. Mr. Seifert seconded the motion. Motion carried 100%. TREASURER’S REPORT: The Treasurer’s Report was reviewed. Mr. Albu moved to accept the April 2004, Treasurer’s Report. Mr. Simpson seconded the motion. Motion carried 100%. Mr. Albu moved that we pay Village bills. Mr. Seifert seconded the motion. Motion carried 100%. POLICE REPORT: Officer Greer reported that on 5/01/04 there was vandalism at the Three Rivers Middle School. On Saturday night May 22, 2004, there was a hit/skip on Washington and Taylor. No one was hurt in either incident. FIRE REPORT: Assistant Chief Ober reported there were 22 fire details this month. Two were in the village. One of those was a possible house fire and the other a smoke scare. There were 55 EMS details of which 3 were in the village. Chief Ober also informed us that Marathon Oil is sending, at their expense, fire personnel to Texas A & M to tank fire training. GUESTS: Mr. Jeff Markovic of Mariemont Insurance was unable to attend Council due to family illness. COUNCIL OLD BUSINESS: None SOLICITOR OLD BUSINESS: None MAYOR’S OLD BUSINESS: Mayor Rolfes reported that he received a letter from ODOT regarding the request for a stop light at US50 and Shady Lane. Their letter said that ODOT had no interest in putting up a light at the intersection at this time. The Mayor listed the conditions that would be required in the Village concerning the installation of the stop light. It would cost the Village $70,000 to install and $2,000 -$3000 per year to operate. Mr. Dennis Sizemore said he could get a list of citizen interest. He personally does not want to see the issue dropped. Clerk Treasurer Ms. Ross suggested Mr. Sizemore consult with the Mr. Brayshaw, the County Engineer. Mr. Montague suggested we also work with the Township on the light. Mr. Albu recommended that this light issue be assigned to the Safety Committee. Mr. Albu moved that the Safety Committee study the issue and consult with the Township, County Engineer and JMA. Mr. Montague seconded the motion. Motion carried 100%. COMMITTEES: Life Squad Mr. Albu reported that this year will end our 1 Mill levy for the Life Squad basic service. The renewal will need to be submitted to the Auditor’s office in August. Mr. Albu stated the 1 Mill generates $27,000 in revenue. He said we would have the option to renew for 5 years, make the levy permanent, or not renew the levy. Finance Mr. Albu scheduled a Budget meeting for June 16, 2004, at 7:00 P.M. to discuss the Budget and the 1 Mill levy. Planning & Zoning Mr. Montague reported that Zoning and Planning met twice in April. He explained that zoning next to the Rainbow Day Care Center be changed from R-3 to B-2 conditional as shown in drawings. Citizen Mr. Abel asked how buildings would look and how we could be certain any business there would not be a business like what was there recently. He also wanted to make certain there would not be any outside storage. Mr. Montague said that property owner Dwayne Means assured council that businesses would not be as before and there would be no outside storage. Mr. Todd Kinsky of Hamilton County Regional Planning answered Mr. Abel’s questions saying that the Village Zoning code adopted one year ago gives the Village an automatic site review on everything built in the Village. He said that the carwash was B-2 PUD and this change would be consistent to the adjacent properties. Ms. Chris Vorbroker, owner of Rainbow Day Care, was concerned about the hill slippage on the new property. The engineers (Bayer and Becker) for Mr. Means said that a geotech study would be done and adhered to so buildings and cuts would not affect the hillside. Mr. Montague moved that the ordinance be prepared to change zoning from R-3 to B-2. Mr. Simpson seconded the motion. Mr. Albu moved to declare the ordinance an emergency and dispense with the three readings. Mr. Montague seconded the motion. Motion carried 100%. Mr. Montague said that Mr. Rybolt had approached him about property he owns on Brower Road and Indian Trail where he would like to build a boat dock. He is willing to improve the property that belongs to the Village at his expense so he can have access to his property. He would execute documents and hold the Village harmless on this property. Mr. Albu expressed concern as he and Mr. Bill Kane are adjacent property owners. He is concerned that parking will interfere with adjacent owners ingress and egress to their properties. This issue will be explored further and voted on in June Council meeting. Maintenance Mr. Leo Gillespie gave his report. He mentioned that he cleans the mud off the sidewalk in front of private property on US50 twice a month, totaling 4 hours of work each month. Property owner has not taken care of this as agreed. Ms. Rentz will write a letter and send a bill with a deadline to encourage owner to comply with the Village ordinance. Mr. Gillespie requested another dumpster. Mr. Simpson moved we order another dumpster for citizen clean up. Mr. Nunnery seconded the motion. Motion carried 100%. COUNCIL NEW BUSINESS: It was suggested June prepare a new committee chair list for Council. Mayor Rolfes will ask her to do so. Mr. Simpson set a Safety Committee meeting for June 14, 2004 at 7:00 P.M. in Council Chambers. SOLICITOR’S NEW BUSINESS: None MAYOR’S NEW BUSINESS: County Commissioner Phil Heimlich requested to meet with Council to explore issues relevant from the Village that could involve the County Commissioners. Candidate Pat DeWine would also like to meet. It was decided to invite Mr. Heimlich, the present County Commissioner, to the July meeting. Mr. Seifert reported that the Brower Road water problem would cost $42,950 to rectify. Dan Schuster of JMA is working on possible State or County funding for this project. OPEN TO THE FLOOR None ADJOURNMENT Mr. Albu moved that the meeting be adjourned. Mr. Nunnery seconded the motion. Motion carried 100%. 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