Council Minutes Archives City of Harrison COUNCIL MINUTES July 17, 2007 Council met in regular session with Mayor Daniel J. Gieringer. Members present included: Mrs. Deborah Acra, Mrs. Judy Kercheval, Mr. Joel McGuire, Mr. Bill Neyer, Mr. Jim Robertson, and Mr. Randy Shank. Mr. Tony Burkart was not in attendance. Mr. Bill Deters, the Law Director, was in attendance. The meeting opened at 7:30 p.m. Mr. Shank made a motion, seconded by Mr. Neyer to approve the Council meeting minutes for July 3, 2007. The minutes were approved as presented. Mrs. Acra made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Kercheval to approve the purchase orders. Roll Call: All - yea. Mr. Robertson made a motion, seconded by Mr. Shank to approve the June Finance Report. Roll Call: All - yea. Chief Chuck Lindsey presented Assist. Police Chief ,Captain Jack Tremain with the his 25 year service medal. Captain Tremain began his service with the Harrison Police Dept. on July 5, 1982 and is only the fifth police officer to receive a 25 year pin since the city’s founding in 1850. Mayor Gieringer bestowed the special medal to Captain Tremain Mr. Michael Kopfer, Director of land development for Hills Communities, addressed Council to present a brief overview of the newly proposed development in Crosby Township known as the Villages of Whitewater. The development is comprised of 109.63 acres with five different types of residential housing, along with a clubhouse, swimming pool and a playground area. The proposed development will include 44 ranch style single family attached homes, three condominium buildings, 67 single family attached two-story town homes, 66 patio homes, and 90 single family homes. The development also includes three acres for future retail space. The Villages of Whitewater will have a total of 348 residential homes for a density of 3.17 per acre and 48 acres of open space. Council members expressed concerns about extra parking, dead end streets, addition of a bike trail, number of home owners associations, width of streets, radii of cul-de-sacs, dedication of streets, and proposed retail area. Mr. Bill McCormick of JMA Consultants, Inc. addressed Council regarding the proposed greater Harrison bikeway plan. Mr. McCormick explained that work will need to be done to secure right-of-ways for the plan and to help secure grants for the program. The proposed bikeway would run along State Street, Broadway, George St., Industrial Drive, Campbell Road and over to Miami Whitewater Park. Mr. McCormick explained that the bikeway would need to include specific destinations along the way. Short Road resident Norma Salzman addressed Council with concerns about the new R-0 zoning and its’ effect on the proposed development in Crosby Township. Mr. Deters and Mayor Gieringer explained that presently there is no R-0 zoning and any property annexed before the passage of a new residential zone would not be subject to the new zone. Mr. Robertson made a motion, seconded by Mr. Shank to approve a resolution adopting the Annual Tax budget for the Year 2008 for the City of Harrison and submitting the same to the County Auditor. Roll Call: All - yea. (Resolution #6 - 2007). Mr. Neyer made a motion, seconded by Mr. Shank to approve an ordinance approving a contract for the design of an elevated water storage tank for improving the City of Harrison’s water distribution system in Harrison Township. Roll Call: All - yea. (Ordinance #18 - 2007). Mr. Neyer made a motion, seconded by Mr. Shank to approve an ordinance approving a proposal for the design of the replacement of the State Street waterline. Roll Call: All - yea. (Ordinance #19 - 2007). Mr. Neyer made a motion, seconded by Mr. McGuire to approve a n ordinance approving a contract for GIS Support Services. Roll Call: All - yea. (Ordinance #20 - 2007). Mr. Neyer made a motion, seconded by Mr. Shank to table an item on the agenda that would approve a resolution scheduling a public hearing on an amendment to Part II of the City of Harrison’s Codified Ordinances and the Zoning Code Map. Roll Call: All - yea. Mayor Report Mayor Gieringer reported on the following totals from Harrison’s Mayor’s Court for the month of June: City of Harrison - $7878; Treasurer of State - $2152; Drug Cases - $420; Computer Fund - $440; OVI Cases - $340; Interest - $16.84. Mayor’s Court receipts are up $119 in comparison to June 2006. Mayor Gieringer congratulated Captain Jack Tremain for 25 years of dedicated service to the Harrison community. Law Director Report Mr. Deters had no report. Council - Committee Report Mr. Neyer reported on the following items from the Harrison Planning Commission: The commission approved the comprehensive review for Bear Creek Capital, who are developing property for a new Kroger store, along with other shops. The sign ordinance revisions were tabled due to the absence of Terry Fritz. The commission received information on "large lot" zoning for their review. The B2 recommendation was approved. Mike May, developer of the new condominiums across from Harrison Junior High, has purchased property behind the existing condos for development of single family detached homes with one or two multi-family single story detached units. Mike Kopfer of Hills Communities presented an overview of his proposed Villages of Whitewater development. Mr. Neyer reported that ARCADIS gave an up-date on all on-going projects in the city during the last Utilities Committee meeting. The next Utilities Committee meeting is scheduled for August 9 at 3:00 p.m. Mr. McGuire announced the Safety Committee would meet on July 18 at 5:00 p.m. followed by the Civil Defense Committee meeting at 5:30 p.m. At this time the committee will review the upcoming table top drill script and flood scenario. Mr. McGuire reported that at the last Street Committee meeting, Jim Leslie reported that the letters on the New Haven Road bridge will be installed for approximately $2000 which reflect that cost of materials as the labor fees have been waived. Mr. McGuire announced the next Street Committee is scheduled for August 9. Mrs. Acra announced the Police Committee will hold their next meeting on July 18 at 6:00 p.m. and the Building & Lands Committee will meet on July 31 at 6:00 p.m. Mrs. Kercheval announced the Economic Development/Resource Committee have scheduled their next meeting for July 23 at 4:00 p.m. Mrs. Kercheval announced there will be no Fire Committee meeting during July due to hosting the Hamilton County Fire Chiefs program. Mrs. Kercheval congratulated Jack Tremain on his 25 years of service to the city of Harrison. Finally, Mrs. Kercheval announced the latest total for the Southwest Local Relay for Life stands at $108,884. Mr. Robertson announced the Finance Committee would meet on July 23 at 4:00 p.m. At this time, Katie Kleinfelder of Seasongood & Mayer will be present to update the committee on several financial programs. Mr. Robertson announced he will be attending the July 26 ICRC Quarterly meeting. In Mr. Burkart’s absence, Mr. Robertson announced the Harrison Recreation Commission would show their next Friday night movie, Polar Express, on July 27. Along with the movie, the Commission will celebrate Christmas in July and distribute candy canes along with the usual popcorn and snow cone treats. Mr. Shank announced the Personnel Committee will hold their next meeting at 6:00 p.m. on July 25. Mr. Shank announced the ICRC playback schedule for the 4th of July parade. There being no further business, Mrs. Kercheval made a motion, seconded by Mr. Shank to adjourn the meeting. Roll Call: All - yea. ATTEST: Daniel J. Gieringer, Mayor               Carol A. Wiwi, Clerk Back to top • Home
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