VILLAGE OF NORTH BEND
21 TAYLOR AVENUE, NORTH BEND, OHIO 45052
JULY 30, 2012

Meeting was called to order at 7:00 P.M. by Mayor Sammons.

Members Present:
Mayor: Mr. Sammons
Law Director: Mr. Reichert
Fiscal Officer: Mr. Sullivan
Councilpersons: Mrs. Romweber, Mr. Moorman, Mr. Hartoin
Mr. Boll, Mr. Nunnery, Mr. Welch

MAYOR’S OPENING STATEMENT
Mayor Sammons read a speech from 1964 by Ronald Reagan.

MINUTES:
Ron Hartoin moved that the June 25, 2012 Minutes be accepted. Fran Romweber seconded the motion. Motion carried 100%.

TREASURER’S REPORT:
The Treasurer’s Report is attached.
The updated Budget Report is attached.
Tim Boll made motion to pay the bills. Fran Romweber seconded the motion. Motion carried 100%.

MAINTENANCE REPORT:
The Maintenance Report was given by Ron Hartoin and is attached.

POLICE REPORT:
Sgt. Daugherty stated for the month of June, there were 58 police calls and $6,200.00 in property recovered. There were three cases assigned and one has been closed.
He announced the Hamilton County Citizen’s Patrol Academy is now taking applications for a course starting September 10th, 2012. It’s offered to any resident age 18 and older and shows residents "how to be a deputy". The course is one day per week (Mondays from 6:30pm-9:30pm) for eleven weeks. Please go to Hamilton County Sheriffs Office.org to sign up. More details will follow.

GUESTS :
Ms. Veter from JMA Consultants applied for a grant/loan for a storm sewer for Washington Avenue. It would cost $219,000. A grant was obtained for $109,480 plus a $30,000 block grant. The loan would be $79,480 at 0% interest and there’s an additional 10% engineering fee to JMA which would cost $21,900.
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The cost for Summit Avenue would be $274,000. A grant for $137,000 plus a loan for $137,000 for 20 years at 0% plus 10% engineering fees would apply. All work must be completed by the end of 2013.
Council discussed the need at Summit Avenue. They have no curbs, however, residents are not complaining.
Ron Hartoin said we need to consider we may have expenses coming up for drainage problems on US 50. Ron said he was in favor of going forward with the Washington Avenue project and holding off on the Summit Avenue project. There was a discussion on the Village’s possible liability concerning the water problem on US 50 and temporary solutions were discussed.
It was decided to ask for a thirty (30) day extension on the Summit Avenue project. Council voted on moving forward with the Washington Avenue project. Ron Hartoin motioned and Fran Romweber seconded the motion. Motion carried 100%

FIRE REPORT:
Chief Ober reported there were 12 EMS runs and 3 fire details in the Village.
The fire run on June 29th on Summit Rd. involved downed wires. The Mayor’s concern was Duke’s response time. The Chief cautioned all residents to stay clear of downed wires whether they look "live" or not and recommended to call 911 immediately.

THREE RIVERS SCHOOL DISTRICT:
No Report
COMMITTEES:

Finance
No report

Light, Water and Sewer
Mayor Sammons reviewed Aston Oaks Lighting Assessment and the mechanics of it. We have not assessed for the past two years. Ron Nunnery stated the Assessment started in 1998 due to the Village needing additional revenue to install lights. The Resolution was renewed in 2003. The last assessment totaled 217 property owners @ $34.00 each annually. Some lights were damaged during the recent storms and Duke is repairing and charging the Village.
A discussion deciding whether or not to continue the Lighting Assessment continued.
Ron Nunnery proposed Eliminating Aston Oaks Lighting Assessment by Resolution 2012-25 and Bill Welch seconded the motion. Motion carried 100%.

Maintenance
Ron Hartoin stated Council Hall is progressing at a good pace and we can expect to hold our next Council meeting there on August 27th.
We sold our old mower and are going to sell another non-working mower to Tony Albu.
Our new mower is in the shop with minor damage.

Police & Fire
There was no neighborhood watch group meeting this past month.
There will be a meeting at the Hamilton Avenue Police Center (Sheriff’s Office) for a tour on August 30th.
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Planning & Zoning
No report

Law & Ordinance
We’ve had fourteen (14) complaints and eight (8) have been closed.

Beautification
Fran Romweber explained the purpose of the Beautification Committee and its operation. She invited residents to join the committee by calling the Village office.
Fran Romweber asked Council for $15,000 for three (3) new "Welcome" signs.
Mayor Sammons discussed his vision for the Beautification Committee as a fully working committee of the Council and talked of the need for beautifying the Village. The Mayor asked Council to consider the $15,000 request and will ask for a Council vote at our next meeting. Council continued to discuss the proposal extensively. Ron Hartoin and Ron Nunnery volunteered to join the Beautification Committee.

COUNCIL OLD BUSINESS :
None

LAW DIRECTOR OLD BUSINESS:
None

MAYOR’S OLD BUSINESS:
None

COUNCIL NEW BUSINESS:
None

LAW DIRECTOR NEW BUSINESS:
Mayor Sammons explained the Police Contract in detail. We pay 20% of the expenses up to $160,000. Mayor Sammons also explained the $234,000 in over payments made to Miami Township over the last nine years. This is to be repaid as $50,000 up front and $4,013 monthly for forty-six (46) months credit towards our expenses. Resolution 2012-26 Approving The Agreement For Overpayments To Miami Township was motioned by Bill Welch and seconded by Ron Hartoin. Motion carried 100%.

MAYOR’S NEW BUSINESS REPORT:
No money was spent of the Mayor’s budget.

OPEN TO THE FLOOR:
None




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MAYOR AND COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS, COMMENTS:
Ron Hartoin announced the birth of his first grandchild.

ADJOURNMENT:
Bill Welch made motion to adjourn the meeting. Ron Nunnery seconded the motion. Motion carried 100%. Meeting was adjourned at 9:00p.m.

Respectfully Submitted,




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Fiscal Officer Mayor