Council Minutes Archives COUNCIL MINUTES City of Harrison November 6, 2007 Council met in regular session with Mayor Daniel J. 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. with the Pledge of Allegiance. Mr. Shank made a motion, seconded by Mr. Neyer to approve the Council meeting minutes for October 16, 2007. The minutes were approved as presented. Mr. Shank made a motion, seconded by Mr. Neyer to approve the executives session meeting minutes for October 16, 2007. Those minutes were also approved as presented. Mrs. Acra made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Kercheval to approve the purchase orders. Roll Call: All - yea. Claire Palmer of Community Services West, along with Board member Cindy Novak addressed Council to thank the city of Harrison for their past support. Ms Palmer provided an update on services provided during the past year and available to the senior residents of Harrison. The services included: 45 meal assessments along with billing, 300 assisted shopping trips, 1700 medical trips, and 400 units of social work. Mr. McGuire informed Ms Palmer of OKI’s federal funding program for transportation and care of the elderly. Mr. McGuire offered to partner on behalf of the city with Community Services West to apply for the program. Mr. Shank made a motion, seconded by Mr. Burkart to approve an ordinance authorizing elected officials of the City of Harrison, Ohio to purchase health insurance coverage through the city’s health insurance provider. Roll Call: All - yea. (Ordinance #34 - 2007). Mrs. Acra made a motion, seconded by Mr. Shank to approve an ordinance approving appropriation of funds for cost of the City of Harrison’s share of a new senior van. Roll Call: All - yea. (Ordinance #35 - 2007). Mr. Neyer made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Acra to approve an ordinance approving appropriation of funds from Water Reserve account.(This ordinance will appropriate funds for professional legal services used in dealing with Cincinnati Water Works and their water lines in the recently annexed property in Crosby Township.) Roll Call: All - yea. (Ordinance #36 - 2007). Mrs. Acra made a motion, seconded by Mr. Shank to approve an emergency ordinance appropriating funds for building maintenance and authorizing the transfer of funds from the Fire Reserve Fund to the Fire Operating Fund not to exceed $16,000. Roll Call: All - yea. (Ordinance #37 - 2007). Mrs. Acra made a motion, seconded by Mr. Shank to remove from the agenda the approval of an emergency resolution authorizing contract without advertising for bids. Roll Call: All - yea. Mr. Neyer made a motion, seconded by Mr. Shank to approve a resolution approving a public records policy. Roll Call: All - yea. (Resolution #12 - 2007). Mr. Neyer made a motion, seconded by Mr. Shank to approve a resolution approving public records request and response forms. Roll Call: All - yea. (Resolution #13 - 2007). Mrs. Acra made a motion, seconded by Mr. Burkart to table the approval of a resolution appointing individuals to the Records Commission of the City of Harrison. Roll Call: All - yea. Mayor Report Mayor Gieringer thanked the Harrison High School Student Council for their donations of coats to the Community Coat Drive. The Mayor also thanked Lynn Ungru and the "Knit Wits" for their generous donation of handmade scarves. The Mayor reminded residents that if they are in need of a coat or know of anyone in need to contact the Community Center. The coat drive is also accepting new or gently used coats and they can be dropped off at the Community Center or placed in barrels at Whitewater Township Community Center, Crosby Township Community Center and St. John the Baptist Church. Law Director Report Mr. Deters had no report. Council - Committee Reports Mr. Neyer announced the Utility Committee will meet on November 8 at 3:00 p.m. at the Harrison Community Center. He also announced the Utility Committee will hold a public information session on November 20 from 6:30 to 7:00 p.m. This information session is about storm water rates and is geared for business owners. Residential rates have been set at $4.00 per residence with a $1.00 discount for seniors. Mr. McGuire announced the following upcoming committee meeting schedule: Street Committee - November 8, 4:00 p.m. ; Safety Committee - November 21, 5:00 p.m. ; Civil Defense Committee- November 21, 5:30 p.m. Mrs. Acra reported on the following items from the October 17 Police Committee meeting: The 2007 Dodge Charger equipment installation is complete and the vehicle is now in service. Car 104 has been picked up for auction.; The Recreation Commission set-up their trick or treat distribution at the Harrison Police Station . ; Detective Koopman has been selected as the 2007 Tom Oberschmidt Award recipient for excellence in the investigation of sexual assaults. He will receive the award at the Annual Rape Crisis Center Award luncheon on November 8 at the Phoenix.; The two new interview room tables are completed and awaiting installation at the Harrison Police Department. Mrs. Acra reported the Greater Harrison Bikeway Committee met on October 23 along with several business owners on Industrial Drive. The committee discussed the acquiring of easement rights with the owners for a future bike path. The committee has scheduled a series of public information sessions to be held on November 14 and November 28 at 7:00 p.m. at the Community Center. The next Bikeway Committee meeting is scheduled for November 27 at 6:00 p.m. Mrs. Acra reported on the following items from October 30 Buildings & Lands Community Center Committee meeting: Thirteen Canadian hemlocks have been planted in front of the Community Center.; The outdoor restrooms have been closed for the season and the water line has been winterized.; The tennis courts will remain open for now with a closing date determined at a later time.; The committee discussed a new mowing contract and will be advertising for bids for the contract.; The committee discussed the new senior van purchase. Since the combined committee with the township meets on the 5th Tuesday of the month, the next meeting will not be scheduled until 2008. Mrs. Acra announced the Western Joint Ambulance District will meet November 13 at 5:30 p.m. to continue discussions on the district’s guidelines of operations. Mrs. Kercheval had no report, but announced that "Monk’s Kitchen" a local restaurant operation, was the subject of an article in The Cincinnati Enquirer. Mrs. Kercheval also announced the downtown merchant’s will sponsor a "Handmade in Harrison" craft show in May 2008. Informational forms can be picked up at the Community Center. Mr. Robertson announced the Finance Committee will meet on November 7 to continue work on the budget and begin an evaluation for the purpose of choosing a new auditing firm. The Auditor of the State only allows municipalities to use the same auditing firm for a specific amount of time. The new firm will be in service from 2007 through 2011. Mr. Robertson announced the following tax receipts for the month of September: Deposits were $282,900.81 and penalties $672.09. Deposits are up seven percent. Mr. Robertson reported Time Warner raises cable rates on December 1. Standard cable service tier will change from $37.87 to $40.87 per month. The equipment rate change will lower by $.43. Mr. Robertson announced the annual Veterans Day Service will be held at St. John’s United Church of Christ on Sunday , November 11 at 10:30 a.m. He announced the Hamilton County Veterans Association will sponsor a Veterans Day Parade on Sunday at 2:00 p.m. Finally, Mr. Robertson thanked everyone who voted in today’s election. Mr. Burkart reported the Fire Committee met on October 17. Chief Hursong provided the committee with updated information on the new Quint which will be delivered in early February. ; The EMS monthly billing report as of October 17 totaled $243,239.00. The EMS billing total for 2006 totaled approximately $214,000. Mr. Burkart provided Council with the September Fire Activity Report. Mr. Burkart thanked the members of the Recreation Commission for their efforts during Trick or Treat. Mr. Shank reported the Personnel Committee is finalizing plans for the 6th annual "turkey drop" for city employees. The drop is scheduled for December 20. Mr. Shank made a motion, seconded by Mr. Neyer to enter into an executive session for the purpose of discussing personnel issues. Roll Call: All - yea. Mayor Gieringer thanked all those who voted today, as well as the poll workers and candidates. There being no further business, Council entered into an executive session. ATTEST: Daniel J. Gieringer, Mayor            Carol A. Wiwi, Clerk Back to top • Home
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