VILLAGE OF NORTH BEND

21 TAYLOR AVENUE, NORTH BEND, OHIO 45052

March 23, 2015



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



Members Present:

Mayor: Mr. Sammons

Law Director: Mr. Sollmann

Fiscal Officer: Mr. Sullivan

Councilpersons: Mrs. Romweber, Mr. Hartoin, Mr. Nunnery,

Mr. Welch, Mr. Moorman, Ms. Smith

MAYOR’S OPENING STATEMENT

Mayor Sammons discussed the status of the NCAA basketball tournament and local high school play offs.

MINUTES

Ron Nunnery moved that the February, 2015 Minutes be accepted. Bill Welch seconded the motion. Motion carried 100%.

TREASURER’S REPORT

The Treasurer’s Report is available at the Village office.

PAY THE BILLS

Bill Welch made motion to pay the bills. Fran Romweber seconded the motion. Motion carried 100%.

MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR’S REPORT

The Maintenance Supervisor’s Report is available at the Village office.

Mayor Sammons reviewed the salt situation. We used 200 tons of salt in 2014. This year we purchased and used 100 tons. North Bend has an additional 100 tons of salt remaining at Consolidated for this year’s use.

Rick Schultz talked about the benefits of installing the 600 feet of curbing on the East Harrison Avenue project. The cost would be an additional $15,000. Council concurred and Scott Sollmann will prepare a resolution as offered by Ron Nunnery and seconded by Fran Romweber. Motion passed 100%.


Minutes, March 23, 2015


MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR’S REPORT, Cont’d.

Dave Moorman brought up the ongoing issue of water coming down the hill from Eagles Cliff and running over Shady Lane. Dave says a "swale" could have been constructed by the contractor who repaved Shady Lane. Rick Schultz will follow up.

Dave Moorman asked about the tree cleanup on St. Annes . Cleves Water Works will address this issue later in the meeting.

Bill Welch asked about the Spring Clean Up and Rumpke only accepting yard waste. Marilyn will follow up.

POLICE REPORT

Sgt. Steers reported that there were 22 calls in February. One case has been assigned to a detective. Ron Hartoin questioned activity at 154 Harrison last Saturday. Sgt. Steers will look into it.

Fran Romweber brought up concerns about adolescents’ behavior at the park after dark. The park will be closed at dusk and she asked for police presence.

Sgt. Steers is moving to a new position and Sgt. Steve Raker will replace him for North Bend. It was mentioned to call either 513-825-1500 or 825-2280 for non-emergency incidents. Always call 911 for emergencies.

GUESTS

Rusty, with Cleves Water Works introduced Mr. Dan Schaefer, an engineer with Brandstetter Carroll. He spoke about a proposed water works fee increase from $1.00 to $3.00 per month for each North Bend household. The fee would pay for the repair and replacement of fire hydrants in North Bend. Rusty reviewed the recent situation with the fire hydrants. Most of them cannot be repaired, 75% of them need to be replaced. Mr. Schaefer discussed the need for the new hydrants; a copy of his handout is attached. There was a discussion by Council about the proposal and various other water issues. Shirley Smith made a motion to support the increase as proposed. Ron Nunnery seconded the motion. Motion carried 100%. Mr. Sollmann will prepare the Resolution.

Rusty mentioned that the tree on St. Annes will be cleaned up this week.

FIRE REPORT

Chief Ober stated that there were 4 EMS runs and 2 Fire details for the month of February.

THREE RIVERS SCHOOL DISTRICT

No Report

COMMITTEES:

Finance - Mr. Welch

No Report

Light, Water and Sewer - Ms. Smith

No Report



Minutes, March 23, 2015


Maintenance - Mr. Hartoin

No Report

Police & Fire – Mr. Nunnery

Our next Neighborhood Watch meeting is scheduled for Thursday, April 16 at 7:00p.m. in Council Hall.

Planning & Zoning - Mrs. Romweber

No Report

Law & Ordinance - Mr. Moorman

No Report

Beautification – Fran Romweber

The Beautification Committee meeting was held March 14.

There was a review of the meeting that was held at 6:00p.m. tonight regarding the park shelter. Bill Welch asked Ron Nunnery to share his thoughts. Ron Nunnery feels the shelter is going to disturb the recent improvements to the park and it doesn’t fit aesthetically. It could also be a magnet for negative activities. There was a discussion on when the park should close and it was determined it should close at dusk.

After the discussion, Fran Romweber made a motion to proceed with the shelter. Ron Hartoin seconded the motion. A vote on the Resolution to proceed with the shelter was taken and votes were recorded individually. Dave Moorman-yea, Ron Nunnery-nay, Bill Welch-yea, Fran Romweber-yea, Ron Hartoin-yea, Shirley Smith-nay. The Resolution passed 4-2.

COUNCIL’S OLD BUSINESS

No Report

LAW DIRECTOR’S OLD BUSINESS

No Report

MAYOR’S OLD BUSINESS

No Report

COUNCIL’S NEW BUSINESS

No Report

LAW DIRECTOR NEW BUSINESS

Resolution 2015-08 – Authorizing Expenditure for Renovation of Village Administrative Office. Resolution was previously passed and has been prepared and delivered to the North Bend office.

Resolution 2015-09 – Authorizing Acquisition of 464 Three Rivers Parkway from Melissa Fox.
Resolution was previously passed and has been prepared and delivered to the North Bend office. This property will be razed.





Minutes, March 23, 2015

MAYOR’S NEW BUSINESS/ REPORT

North Bend’s Spring Clean Up is scheduled for Friday, April 10 – Sunday, April 26, 2015. A dumpster will be placed behind the Municipal Building. We will only accept yard waste.

OPEN TO THE FLOOR

Jeanette Allender, a resident who lives next to Lakeview Drive, has an issue with a neighbor’s tree that she states may fall on her house. Dave Moorman said if the tree is a potential public risk, North Bend could do something, but as it’s on private property, it’s between the homeowners. She says the problem with the tree originates with the caving in of the street pavement around it. Ron Hartoin will investigate with Ms. Allender.

Mr. Nathan Redding, a resident who has fixed his sidewalk asked if other sidewalks in the Village are going to be repaired. Dave Moorman is following up with a number of residents and will continue to survey the Village sidewalks. Dave Moorman invited Mr. Redding to submit addresses and information on sidewalks that need repair.

MAYOR AND COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS, COMMENTS

Dave Moorman asked about the discussion at last month’s Council meeting regarding the sign at Mr. Pessler’s new business. Dave Moorman stated the sign is in violation of several North Bend zoning codes. Fran Romweber will follow up.

MAYOR’S FINAL COMMENTS

No Report


ADJOURNMENT:

Ron Nunnery made motion to adjourn the meeting. Fran Romweber seconded the motion. Motion carried 100%. Meeting was adjourned at 8:24p.m.



Respectfully Submitted,



_____________________________ _______________________________

Fiscal Officer Mayor


Minutes, March 23, 2015

MAINTENANCE REPORT MARCH 23, 2015 RICK SCHULTZ



Snow Event – March 1st (Saturday)

Salt on hand–0 tons (still have 100 tons at Consolidated, if needed)



Office Remodel is about 60% complete. Will try to complete by April 1st.



Shady Lane water problem – Have JMA looking into problem



East Harrison Curbing?


TREASURER’S REPORT

March 23rd, 2015



To Council Members for Your Information and Review



We wrote two Purchase orders this month. One for $2655 to cover the expense for the office renovation and one for $1800 to cover our trash removal expenses for the year including our spring dumpsters.



I have added updates for the Office and Barn Renovation expenses to your package of monthly reports.



Distributed to council members this month are the following reports:

· Monthly Cash Flow Analysis:

Showing money in/money out and the check book balance

· Payment and charge Register Report:

Includes all checks & automatic payments taken directly from our checkbook since last Council Meeting

· Receipts Register Report:

Includes all sources of revenue taken in by the Village since last Council Meeting

· Revenue Status Report:

Shows the year-to-date status of each revenue account as of date of this Council Meeting

· Fund Status Report: Shows amount left in each fund as of date of this Council

Meeting and the current checking account balance

· Year to Date Beautification Accounting Report

· Mayor’s Discretionary Fund Report

· Barn Renovation Expense Update

· Office Renovation Expense Update



Copies of all the above reports are available for public viewing at the Village Office.



Respectfully submitted, Edward Sullivan, Fiscal Officer