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7780 S. State Route 48 Maineville, OH 45039 Phone: (513) 683.8520 Fax: (513) 683.4325 Joe Rozzi - Board Chair Mark Sousa - Trustee Darryl Cordrey - Trustee Kurt Weber - Fiscal Officer Township Administrator Brent Centers (513) 239.2372 Police Department Scott Hughes - Police Chief (513) 683.0538 (Non Emergency) Fire & Emergency Services Jason Jewett - Fire Chief (513) 683-1622 (Non Emergency) Public Works Director Kenny Hickey (513) 683-5360 Economic Development and Zoning (513) 683-8520 Assistant Fiscal Officer Ellen Horman (513) 239.2377 Human Resources Kellie Krieger (513) 239.2384 Zoning Administrator Lindsey Gehring (513) 239.2379 Community Development Coordinator Nicole Earley (513) 683.5320 Administrative Assistant (513) 683-8520
Summer 2022
Summer is well underway and we've been very busy with park improvements (See page 7 for updates), community, and PR events throughout our community. There is still a ton of summer fun ahead so be sure to check out our event page for details. In this issue you'll find the importance of each department's equipment and how each piece plays a different role in ensuring our community's safety. Emergencies can strike at anytime and this is why it is so important for emergency vehicles to reach the scene as early as possible. Being fitted with the proper visual and audible warning signs alert other road users that they are rushing to get to their destination. Seconds can make a critical difference in an emergency situation; hence the importance of pulling over for lights and sirens. Police, ambulance, fire, and public safety vehicles all require different equipment; from the types and colors of lights, to sirens, 2-way radios, mobile computers, docking stations and much, much more. Adequate equipment ensures all departments have the proper tools to perform their jobs in the safest and most efficient way possible, all while providing the best service possible to our residents. Each of our 4 departments are run by their individual department head (Police Chief, Fire Chief, Public Works Director, and Zoning/Administration), but the maintenance of every department's vehicles is overseen by the Public Works Department. We have a full-service garage with 2 pull through bays and staff 2 full-time mechanics who perform all fleet maintenance. Combined, there are over 78 pieces of equipment (vehicles, trucks, boats, mowers, and trailers) the Township is responsible for maintaining. This does not include all of the miscellaneous equipment such as chain saws, weed eaters, blowers, pole saws, etc. that also need regular maintenance.
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The Hamilton Township Police Department has a diverse vehicle fleet, providing officers with the tools needed to safely perform duties. The patrol fleet is comprised of the Ford Interceptor, Chevy Tahoe, Ford F150, Trek Bicycles, and a Bird electric scooter. We revitalized our Bike Patrol Unit in 2018 and currently, one third of our patrol officers are Bike Patrol Certified through the International Police Mountain Bike Association. Bike Patrol provides officers with more opportunities to build community relationships while patrolling subdivisions and the bike trail, as well as the ability to patrol in a more covert manner during the early morning hours. The Chevrolet Tahoe Police Pursuit Vehicle has been engineered to give officers an advantage in a variety of situations. Built on the Tahoe foundation, Tahoe PPV features a 5.3L engine, exceptional handling, a spacious interior and the ability to handle heavy loads. It also provides smart features like police-specific front-row seats to accommodate duty belts. The Ford Police Interceptor Utility continues a tradition of extreme officer protection. It’s the only vehicle, worldwide, engineered to meet the 75-MPH rear-impact crash test. Beyond that, the SPACE (Side Protection and Cabin Enhancement) Architecture, along with structural reinforcement, work to protect officers on the job. The Ford F150 Truck is a valuable asset for HTPD. It is equipped to distribute barricades for road closures and community events. The F150 also provides officers with the ability to reach locations that require officers to travel through tougher terrain. The F150 provides the means to transport evidence from major scenes, as well as displays for community events. In 2020 we acquired an electric Bird Scooter. The Bird Scooter was retrofitted to be used by patrol officers. Officers are able to complete directed patrols and easily complete foot patrols at a faster pace. All of the Hamilton Township Police vehicles are equipped with the latest technology from Soundoff Signal. This provides many safety options for officers while performing their duties.
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NAME
MAKE
FITTED
CAPABILITY
Brush 76
2009 Ford F350
200 Gallon Water Tank + 100' Booster Line
Engine 76
2015 Sutphen Monarch Rescue Pumper
750 Gallon Water Tank
1,500 gpm (gallons per minute)
Engine 77
2021 Sutphen Monarch Rescue Pumper
1,000 Gallon Water Tank
1,500 gpm
Ladder 76
2006 Sutphen SL-75
450 Gallon Water Tank
2,000 gpm
Mainly used for structure fires and alarm drops
Medic 76
2019 Horton F550
Updated ride systems and safety features
Responds to all medical emergencies and fire incidents with possible illness or injury
Medic 77
2021 Horton F550
Same as Medic 76
Tanker 76
1994 S&S/International
2,000 Gallon Water Tank
750 gpm Waterous Pump
Fire runs in non-hydrant areas
Utility 76
2012 GMC Sierra 1500
Tow Boat Trailer
Transports bicycles from the Little Miami Bike Trail to station or person's vehicle
Utility 77
2011 Chevy 1 Ton
Tow ATV Trailer
Picks up hose and equipment from fire scenes and transports bicycles
ATV 76
Polaris ATV
Difficult to access areas
Victim extrication from the bike trail, a field area, or a heavily wooded area
Boats 76/77
Water Emergencies
Highly beneficial as 2 sides of Hamilton Township border the Little Miami River
USE
Grass, field, brush & trash fires; open burns, mulch fires in public right of way medians
Responds to most fire calls including motor vehicle accidents, service calls & higher priority EMS runs to assist medics on scene
Same as Engine 76
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outfitted for fire
TOOLS OF THE TRADE
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EQUIPMENT
QTY.
Backhoe
1
Front Bucket is for loading materials such as salt, gravel, topsoil, etc. onto trucks. The Back Bucket is used for excavation; i.e. replacing culverts and inlets
Chipper
Cuts tree limbs, trunks, and branches into chips streamlining vegetation maintenance
Vibrating Compactor
Features a flat, broad plate that makes direct contact with the ground; vibrates at a high rate of speed and compacts materials
Mini & Medium Size Excavator
2
Best for small, narrow or congested jobsites for digging, trenching, backfilling, leveling, grading, and even drilling; used for ditching projects
Gator UTV
Transporting materials in off road conditions primarily for park maintenance
Roller
Static roller with dual drum that can work in confined spaces; used for small paving jobs
Portable Concrete Mixer
Concrete can be mixed at work site; primarily used to pour foundations for headstones in cemeteries
Hotbox
Patching Potholes and small pavement repairs
Pickup Truck
6
F150, CHEVY 2500 HD, 3500HD, 1500 & 2500 HD SILVERADO, RAM 2500; Daily use; can attach small plows for snow removal
Mower
5
Zero Turns; Mowing Parks and Facilities
Dump Truck
Salting & Plowing; Hauling asphalt, topsoil, rock, mulch and other materials
Tractors
3
Road mowing and bush hogging
Bobcat Skidloader
Grading, loading, sweeping and milling
Machete Mower
Mowing vegetation in the right-of-way with the ability to cut materials up to 5 inches in diameter
Sign Truck/ Emergency Vehicle
Old medic converted to carry Township signage for emergency road closures; road closed barricades, tools, roadway signs, sign posts, nuts, and bolts.
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coming soon!
Click here to visit The Economic Development Webpage for an interactive map with updates on developments!
ECOnOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND ZONING
Kroger Marketplace Tribute Hamilton Township Luxury Apartments Township Plaza Casey's General Store Vehicle Service Center Taco John's Stand-Alone Bank Mounts Park Improvements Fire Training Tower State Route 48 Widening Truckbase Inc.
Your Vision - Our Future!
Completed
Parking area near small lake Named trail markers with trail distances Driveways chip sealed
Demolition debris removed
TESTERMAN PARK
Rustic playground equipment Message board with trail maps and park information
Walk Paths Paved Lighting repairs to shelters Pickleball courts painted
MOUNTS PARK
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Roof & gutter repairs to shelters New 5 and under playground equipment and mulch 3 new park benches installed near playground
Still to Come
pARK PROGRESS
MARR PARK
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Everyone’s least favorite part of local government is paying that pesky tax bill each year. Although we all enjoy the benefits of what our tax dollars provide, such as paved roadways, safely patrolled neighborhoods, medical and fire response, clean parks, and so much more, many people do not understand why their tax bill changes each year. Here are some commonly asked questions of the Warren County Auditor that may help answer your questions. Why is the County raising my home value? Ohio law requires the County Auditor to reassess the values every three years based upon market conditions. The State requires the County to increase or decrease values in each area based on the sale price of homes. This process is called “Mass Appraisal.” We have not been in most of the homes, we are making estimates based solely on sale prices and comparing homes in the area. How much will my taxes go up this year? In 2022 the answer for most is very little. In normal years, taxes do not go up as much as values. That is because some tax rates decrease at the same rate that values increase. As a rule of thumb, we say that your taxes will go up half as much as your value; i.e. if your value goes up 16% your taxes would go up 8%. What will happen in 2023? You can anticipate property taxes to go back up in 2023. The general rule of thumb of your taxes going up by half the percentage your value went up will likely apply for 2023. Why are my taxes so high? 70-75% of your taxes go to pay for your local school districts. In Ohio, School districts are largely funded by local property taxes voted on by the taxpayers of that community. You and your neighbors get to decide what your taxes are, based on how you vote on those levies. Of course, there are consequences to not voting for levies, but the great part about a democracy is that we get to decide as a community what we want to support and what we don’t.
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finance update
Ellen Horman is our Assistant Fiscal Officer and maintains the day-to-day operations of the fiscal office. She has led us through 8 perfect audits!
"While not the most exciting part of local government, tax collection is necessary to pay for our streets, police, fire, parks and all of the great things HamiltonTownship has to offer. The relationship between the Auditor's Office and Fiscal Officer Weber and his team have never been stronger which allows us to provide the services we all have come to expect." - Matt Nolan, Warren County Auditor
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december 10th
National Night Out 8.2 | 6:00 pm- Dusk | Oeder's Lake
Picnic in the Park 8.6 | Noon-3:00 pm | Mounts Park
This annual event brings creativity and ingenuity together for a day full of racing to see who can stay afloat. Awards for People's Choice, Most Creative, and "The Titanic." Don't miss the event ending Crash & Sink Derby! Food trucks, music, and lots of laughter!
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Sunflower Field Late September | Daily | Mounts Park
This field of blooms provides tranquility, nature at work, and endless photo opportunities. Be sure to stop by to take in the sights of these magnificent flowers and learn more about the benefits they provide to our environment. This year's field is brought to you by Schill Grounds Management/ Ward+Thornton.
october 31st
trick or treat, 6 - 8 pm, rain or shine
Hamilton Township & The Village of Maineville have created a wonderful partnership and will be hosting some community events jointly to benefit all of our residents together!
trunk or treat & pet masquerade 1- 3 pm
tree lighting celebration station 76, 4-6pm
Pack the family, a blanket, and a picnic lunch for this family fun day at Mounts Park. ODNR & K9 Scout will be there to teach the kids how to cast fishing rods and games include a backyard obstacle course, sack races, water balloon toss and a scavenger hunt on the trails. FREE Kona Ice!
october 22nd
Little Miami Area Chamber Cardboard Boat Regatta 8.20 | Noon-3:00 pm | Oeder's Lake
August 6
Late September
Join the Hamilton Township Police Department for this annual event that brings our community and law enforcement together for a fun filled night! Giveaways, bounce houses, food trucks, demonstrations, and fireworks!
Tales of the Township
the maineville Academy
One of the greatest contributions that the Butterworth family made to this area was the establishment of an outstanding college prep high school called the Maineville Academy. It opened September 25, 1848 when Maineville was still in its infancy and it soon became center-stage for all of Hamilton Township as well as the surrounding townships. The Academy was the brainchild of Underground Railroad conductor, William Butterwoth, who as a teacher in the Township for 40 years knew the importance of having more than an 8th grade education. Since there were no high schools around, the Butterworths took the initiative to build one. Financed through the selling of stock at $25/share, the stately two-story brick academy building on Main Street had two large school rooms on the 1st floor and a large social hall on the 2nd floor. The social hall also served as the town hall and the location of the very first five-day teacher's institute in Warren County, in the summer of 1852. The headmaster of the academy was John W.F. Foster, a Kenyon College graduate and the curriculum was extremely challenging. By the late 1850's its library had 445 volumes.
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It was an honor to attend Maineville Academy and many Township residents who attended there went on to great things, including William's son Benjamin, who became US Director of Patents. Some of the students came by train to Foster's Crossing and walked on a boardwalk (built for their convenience), 1 and 3/4 miles, mostly uphill to the Academy. The Academy stood where EvoFit now stands, which was the old location of Fire Station 76. In 1870 a dormitory for students was built at the corner of Main and Mulberry Streets. It was never occupied but is still standing as a private residence. In 1874 the Maineville Academy closed and the building became part of the Maineville Special School District as a grade school until 1890 when the building was torn down.
f a c t s When funds ran our before the completion of the Academy, Jeremiah Morrow advanced the means for it to be completed. He was the first President of its Board of Trustees and had 2 grandsons that attended the Academy. The Headmaster, John W.F. Foster married Jane Butterworth, the oldest daughter of Henry Thomas Butterworth. The current owners of Butterworth Station descend from that union.
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Drizzle Extra Virgin Olive Oil Drizzle Balsamic Glaze Drizzle Honey or Agave Syrup 1/2 Tsp. Kosher Salt 1/4 Tsp. Freshly Cracked Black Pepper 4 oz. Crumbled Feta Cheese 1/2 Cup Pistachios, Roughly chopped
Ingredients
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Ron's Refresher
Directions
This salad is sure to be refreshing on a hot summer day!
Ron Peek is our lead mechanic and joined our team in 2021. He has always been interested in cars and began working on them at a young age with his Dad. He enjoys working on the diversity of our fleet and that no two days are alike in the garage.
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Watermelon Feta Salad
Picnic in the Park Saturday, 8/6 12pm - 3pm Mounts Park Face painters, assist with games, etc, Click here to sign up
1. Partially peel the cucumber and cut lengthwise. Remove the seeds by scraping them out with a spoon. Cut lengthwise again and cut into 1 inch pieces. 2. Stack the mint leaves, roll and slice perpendicular to the roll into ribbons. Repeat with the basil. (This technique is known as chiffonade) 3. Add watermelon, cucumber, mint and basil to large bowl. 4. Juice the lime over ingredients; add olive oil, balsamic glaze, honey or agave syrup, salt & pepper; adjust to taste. 5. Add the feta and pistachios to the bowl and fold ingredients together. Serve immediately.
upcoming opportunities
Trunk or Treat Saturday, 10/22 1pm - 3pm Testerman Park Sign up here!
1/2 Large Watermelon, Cubed 1 Persian Cucumber 5-7 Fresh Mint Leaves 5-7 Fresh Basil Leaves 1/2 Lime, Juiced; more to taste
Cardboard Boat Regatta Saturday, 8/20 10am - 3pm Oeder's Lake Parking, Dock Monitors, Boat Race Timers, Cleanup, etc. Click here to sign up
Our community lined the streets of downtown Maineville and flocked to Testerman Park to take in the sights of our 2nd Annual Freedom Parade! Chief Brian Reese and wife, Jayne servied as our 2022 Grand Marshals. We were happy to have such a wide variety of participants show up to put themselves on display for our community! .
Parade Lineup
Village of Maineville Mayor Bob Beebe Vice Mayor Scott Williams Village Council Members: Doug Drook Patricia Tomsic Linda Humphries Allison Billups Katie Hughes Fiscal Officer Mary Beth Campbell Street Department
Hamilton Township Trustee Darryl Cordrey Trustee Joe Rozzi Trustee Mark Sousa Administrator Brent Centers Police Chief Hughes & Fire Chief Jewett Public Works Director Kenny Hickey HT Police Department HT Fire Rescue HT Public Works HT Administration Team
Grand Marshals Chief Brian & Jayne Reese The Exchange Club of West Chester Warren County Veterans Civil Air Patrol, Lt Col Jerome P. Ashman Squadron Warren County Little League Victory Pints Salt Run Veterinary Clinic US Ambulance Hill's Martial Arts Richard & Kathy Oeder Little Miami High School Marching Band Girl Scout Troop 4381 EVO Fit USS Cincinnati Commissioning Foundation Scoopz Northern Cincinnati Youth Orchestra Adam Mathews Warren County Sheriff Larry Sims Girl Scouts of Western Ohio The Estes & Bronner Families Yard Love Little Miami Do Good Mission Schill Grounds Management/Ward+Thornton Landscapes Joy Farmer & John Dietz Little Miami Area Chamber of Commerce The Lawson Family Barrett's Towing & Recovery Turtlecreek Township Fire A HUGE shout out to all of our community volunteers who helped to make this event possible. A total of 60 volunteer shifts were filled by members of our community who gave their day to giving back! We are so grateful!
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