Council Minutes Archives City of Harrison COUNCIL MINUTES March 6, 2007 Council met in regular session with Mayor Gieringer presiding. Members present included: Mrs. Deborah Acra, Mr. Tony Burkart, Mrs. Judy Kercheval, Mr. Joel McGuire, Mr. Bill Neyer, Mr. Jim Robertson, and Mr. Randy Shank. Mr. Bill Deters, the Law Director, was also in attendance. The meeting opened at 7:30 p.m. Mr. Shank made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Kercheval to approve the regular Council meeting minutes for February 20, 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 January Finance Report. Roll Call: All - yea. Harrison Township Trustee, Tom Losekamp of 10411 Farmland Drive addressed Council to express his concerns regarding the visitor’s portion section of the February 27 Harrison Planning Commission meeting. Mr. Losekamp also expressed concern about the lack of printed agendas available at the meeting. Mayor Gieringer explained that he had no explanation why there were no printed agendas and that Mr. Brooks, Secretary of the Planning Commission is in charge of providing copies. The Mayor also explained that once the visitors portion of the agenda is complete, there is no opportunity for visitors to speak once the scheduled business portion of the meeting begins. Mr. Losekamp suggested the possibility of scheduling two visitors sections at Planning Commission and Council meetings. Township resident Jeanette Losekamp of 10411 Farmland Drive addressed Council and read a prepared statement regarding the proposed Parks of Whitewater development in Crosby Township. In her statement, Mrs. Losekamp discussed the advantages of having homes constructed of brick and the disadvantage to the surrounding community in allowing three houses per acre. Mr. Neyer made a motion, seconded by Mr. Shank to set a public hearing date for the finals plans of the proposed The Parks of Whitewater development. Said hearing will be held on Tuesday, April 3 at 6:30 p.m. in Council Chambers. Roll Call: All - yea. Mayor Report Mayor Gieringer reported on the success of the February 24 Mayor’s Fund Run held in cooperation with the Harrison Health & Fitness Center. The Mayor thanked the following sponsors: Harrison Health & Fitness, Wayne Water Systems, Tip Biddle Promotional Products, Whitewater Processing, Dearborn County Hospital. The Mayor also thanked numerous individuals, along with the Harrison Street Department and the Police and Fire for their assistance with this year’s race. Mayor Gieringer announced that Curves for Women are sponsoring their Annual March Food Drive to benefit the Harrison Mayor’s Fund. Women who join Curves from March 1-10 will have the service fee waived in exchange for a bag of groceries. Non-perishable food items will be accepted throughout the month at their 1145 Stone Drive location. Mayor Gieringer acknowledge the presence of several Boy Scouts in tonight’s council audience. Finally, Mayor Gieringer recognized the presence of Corey Jones, a University of Cincinnati political science undergraduate student Law Director Report Mr. Deters had no report but requested an executive session for the purpose of discussing two litigation matters. Mr. Robertson made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Acra to enter into an executive session for the purpose of discussing two litigation matters and a personnel issue. Roll Call: All - yea. Council - Committee Report Mr. Neyer reported on the following items from the February 27 Harrison Planning Commission meeting: The commission approved the final plans for The Parks of Whitewater development in Crosby Township and forwarded their approval to Council. The commission reviewed an occupancy change request at 115 N. Sycamore Street in the DRD District. The commission tabled the approval as no representative was present to answer questions. The members approved an occupancy change request for 129 Harrison Ave. for Cabinet Design. The commission recommended that Council look at the B2 Zoning Amended Zoning Amendment developed by the Law Director at the Mayor’s request. Kroger representatives gave an overview of the Shops at Harrison Marketplace on a concept level. Mr. Neyer announced that the next meeting of the Utilities Committee would take place on March 12 at 5:00 p.m. at the Community Center. Mr. McGuire announced the Street Committee would meet on March 12 at 4:00 p.m. prior to the Utilities Committee meeting. Mr. McGuire also announced that he would attend the OKI meeting on Thursday, March 8. He reported that at the next Civil Defense Committee meeting on March 21, the members would continue work on the flood table top drill scheduled for August 15 followed by a live drill in the spring of 2008. Mr. McGuire asked about the current status of the Duke Energy demographic study. Mayor Gieringer explained that the study has begun and will check with representatives on the estimated completion time. Mr. McGuire expressed concerns about the loading dock for the proposed Kroger Marketplace development and its’ proximity to the Compass Point condominiums. Mayor Gieringer and Mr. Neyer, both members of the Planning Commission also expressed their concerns. Mrs. Acra reported on the following items with respect to the Police Committee and the February 21 Police Committee meeting Officers Jenkins, Coyle, Yeager, Ramsey, and Seider attended a two hour class on Fraudulent Documents. The committee reviewed the 2006 Annual Report. The next meeting of the Police Committee is scheduled for March 21 at 6:00 p.m. Mrs. Acra reported that the Buildings & Lands Committee met on February 27 and continued their discussion with respect to the Community Center and its co-ownership by the City and the Township. The members discussed the actual division of the space as well as the expenses. The committee decided that the Township Clerk, Greg Bybee would discuss the financial end of the division with Gayle Grubbs, the Finance Director. Dan Brooks and Jim Leslie will work on potential floor plans in order to help consolidate the city offices. The next meeting of the Building & Lands Committee will be held on March 27 at 6:00 p.m. Mrs. Acra reported on the following items from the March 5 meeting of the Western Joint Ambulance District Board of Trustees: The board is moving ahead with the implementation of the upgrades of the district pursuant to the passing of the levy. Beginning with the February schedule, the district is now running 4 medics on a 24/7 basis with one paramedic at each of the 4 fire districts in Cleves, Harrison, Crosby, and Whitewater. The district has also purchased new computers and approved the lease/purchase of two Ford Explorers. The Advisory Board made-up of the four fire district chiefs is working on the guidelines of operation. The next WESTJAD Board meeting is scheduled for April 2 at 5:30 p.m. Mrs. Kercheval reported that at the March 5 meeting of the Economic Development/Resource Committee, members met with a representative from Cincy Partnership. In their presentation, Cincy Partnership explained what services they are able to provide to the city. The next meeting of the Economic Development/Resource Committee will be held on March 26 at 4:00 p.m. Mrs. Kercheval reported that the Northern Cincinnati Convention & Visitors Bureau have scheduled a meeting for Thursday, March 8 to discuss approval of the budget. Mr. Robertson announced that the Finance Committee would meet on March 12 at 5:00 p.m. at the Community Center. Mr. Robertson’s tax report for February included the following: Deposits for February were $171,495.93, including penalties of $6635.79 and interest of $57.63. The JEDD township share collected is $2169.49. Deposits for February are up 3% from 2006 and total collections for 2006 are up 6%. Mr. Robertson reminded residents that the filing date for City of Harrison income tax is April 17. Mr. Robertson reported that the Solid Waste & Environmental Committee is working with the Solid Waste District on recycling initiatives to increase the recycling within the city. Finally, Mr. Robertson thanked Papa John’s for offering free pizza prior to the meeting. Mr. Burkart reported on the following items from the February 28 meeting of the Harrison Recreation Commission: Matt Callan will contact the Junior High for assistance in scheduling activities for the junior high students instead of the poorly attended dances that have been sponsored the by Commission in the past. The commission has chosen Rozzi Fireworks for the July 4th show at a cost of $11,200. This year’s 4th of July entertainment will include a dunking booth, palm readers, and air brush tattoos along with activities from previous years. The commission has scheduled a Hot Wax concert tentatively for August 4 at the Martin Marietta Theatre. The annual Easter Egg Hunt will be held on Saturday, April 7 at 12:00. Mr. Burkart announced that the Fire Committee would meet on March 14 at 5:00 p.m. Finally, Mr. Burkart announced that the Fire Committee has advertised for invitations for a new Quint. The bid period is from March 12 thru 23. Specifications and other contract documents pertaining to these bids can be obtained from the Harrison Community Center as of March 6. Mr. Shank reported that the Personnel Committee met on February 28 and discussed employee awards. The committee may take a survey among employees to find out their opinions on service pins. There being no further business, Council entered into executive session. ATTEST: Daniel J. Gieringer, Mayor             Carol A. Wiwi, Clerk Back to top • Home
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