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Candy Grab Drive Thru
Please join us for a “Candy Grab” Drive Thru for school aged children presented by Village Recreation.
When: Tuesday, October 27, 2020 from 6:30-7:30pm
Where: Lockland Elementary School Playground
To ensure everyone’s safety, please follow directions to grab and go. Thank you!
View PostBasketball and Cheer Cancellation
Village sponsored Youth Basketball and Cheer will be suspended for 2020. Unfortunately, the school district multi-purpose gym that we use for practice and games is currently set-up as a cafeteria so that the school district can provide a safe, social distance lunch area for the students. The safety of our youth will always be our priority. We look forward to continuing to host the program for the 2021 season. Thank you for your understanding.
View PostBoo Bash and Turkey Raffle Cancellation
Due to COVID restrictions and recommendations from the State and County Health Departments, the annual Boo Bash Halloween Event and the Fire Department Turkey Raffle will be cancelled for 2020. We look forward to hosting both events fall of 2021.
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Council Agenda
Village of Lockland, Ohio
Council Meeting Agenda
October 12, 2020
Moment of Silence
Invocation followed by the pledge of allegiance by all present.
Roll Call:
Mr. Brock
Mr. Bryant
Mr. Karr
Mr. Pittman
Mr. Schilling
Ms. Xander
Motion to dispense with the reading of the minutes from the September 14, 2020 session of council.
Motion to approve the minutes with any corrections from the September 14, 2020 session of council.
Motion to approve the financial statements for September 30, 2020.
Reports of Village Officials
Police Chief James Toles
Fire Chief James Benjamin
Public Works Director Eric Brock
Village Administrator Krista Blum
Village Solicitor Tim Burke
Mayor Mark Mason Sr.
Public Participation
Anyone wishing to address council, please stand at the podium and state your name and address.
Reading of the Ordinances and Resolutions
1) An ordinance to make additional appropriations and transfers for current expenses and other expenditures of the Village of Lockland, State of Ohio, during January 1, 2020 through December 31, 2020.
2) An ordinance authorizing the Fire Chief to donate outdated equipment to the Scarlet Oaks Fire Training Academy for training purposes and declaring and emergency.
3) An ordinance authorizing the Village Administrator to execute the 2020 Cares Act Local Jurisdiction Agreement with Hamilton County Board of County Commissioners and declaring an emergency.
4) An ordinance authorizing the Village Administrator to enter into a change order with Adleta Construction on the Stewart Avenue Improvements Project and declaring an emergency.
5) An ordinance levying upon certain lots and lands a certified property tax lien for payment of delinquent utilities and declaring an emergency.
6) A resolution authorizing the mayor to make application for fiscal year 2021 State Capital Improvement Program and/or Local Transportation Improvement program and if funds are awarded to execute grant agreements on behalf of the Village.
7) A resolution accepting the amounts and rates as determined by the Budget Commission and authorizing the necessary tax levies and certifying them to the County Auditor.
Correspondence
Old Business
New Business
Public Participation
Anyone wishing to address council, please stand at the podium and state your name and address.
Motion to adjourn
View PostNational Drug Take-Back Day
National Drug Take-Back Day
Time to Clean Out Old and Unused Medicines from Your Home
When: Saturday, October 24, 2020
Where: Lockland Church of the Nazarene
335 W. Wyoming Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45215
Join the Village of Lockland and Arlington Heights WeTHRIVE! Teams and other committed community volunteers in getting rid of prescriptions and over-the-counter medicines that can pose a danger to youth and adults abusing and misusing the substances.
- Bring over-the-counter medications and prescriptions.
- No liquids, needles, aerosols, or ointments.
- No questions asked at the drop-off event; your participation will be anonymous.
Trick or Treat
Trick or Treat in the Village of Lockland will be Saturday, October 31, 2020 from 6pm to 8pm. If you plan to participate, please click the link below for the recommended best practices from the Ohio Department of Health.
https://coronavirus.ohio.gov/…/celebrating-halloween.pdf
We understand there may be some parents that do not feel safe participating in door to door trick or treat, please consider other alternatives for your children to enjoy Halloween. Community Members, if you do not feel safe handing out candy, you may consider other creative ways to distribute treats to the children in your neighborhood.
Let’s make this a Safe and Fun Halloween for all!
View PostI-75 Update
The Ohio Department of Transportation has shared the attached alternate feasibility report with the Village and surrounding communities. The phase that includes the Lockland Split has not yet received funding and they are looking at less costly alternatives to the original plan from 2012. Unfortunately, both alternatives involve additional acquisition of property, the 2nd alternative may include an additional portion of the west side Locks Site ( formerly Stearns and Foster) and what is currently the Veterans Memorial Park. In the initial meeting with ODOT, the Village expressed the priority would be to not have to give up any additional property on the Locks Site that is planned for redevelopment. They did not confirm but it was apparent that they are considering the 2nd alternative in the report. We have reviewed the report and provided feedback to ODOT in August. ODOT’s plan is to hire a consultant by the end of 2020 to develop the actual plans. We will continue to negotiate the Village’s best interest in regards to the alternative plans and hope to come to a cooperative agreement of which the Village 1) does not lose valuable land for development 2) loses as little property to acquisition as possible (residential and commercial) 3) potentially as a compromise, ask that they fund the opening of West Forrer to Shepherd. The goal would be that if they going to take additional property in Lockland that we get something in return. There will be a public engagement process to include a public meeting.
Click here to download the Thru the Valley Alternative Feasibility Report View PostFall Leaves
Leaf collection begins October 12th! Leaves will be collected at curb side on Mondays and Tuesdays, through December (except holidays) weather permitting. Do not rake leaves into the gutters; it is not possible for the equipment to get in such tight areas. Grass clippings, sticks, and rocks can damage and clog the equipment. These piles will not be picked up.
View PostJob Openings
Job Title: Code Enforcement Officer
Department: Administration
Reports To: Village Administrator
Salary: $18.03 per hour
Hours: Part-time
Summary: Provide the Village with enforcement for housing, building and code violations.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Responsible to enforce compliance with housing, building, and zoning codes, assist the police department in filing of complaints for violation, prepare evidence and documentation for said violations, assist property owners with compliance, make inspections of properties for compliance, maintain records on compliance with housing, building and zoning codes of the Village of Lockland.
Qualifications: Must possess effective oral and written communication skills. Must have the ability to read, familiarize and interpret the Village Code of Ordinances. Experience is preferred but not required.
Education, Skills and Experience:
Certificates, Licenses and Registrations:
Physical Demands: Physical demands are typical of those in an office environment but may be required to work under inclement weather conditions.
Work Environment: The work environment is both indoors and outdoors, the noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Job Title: Administrative Receptionist
Department: Administration
Reports To: Finance Director
Salary: $14.34 per hour
Hours: Full-time
Summary: Provide general support for administration by answering phones, assisting customers at the reception window, providing general information to the public, receive payments as well as maintain pertinent records.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Receive payments; prepare deposit for Account Clerk to review; maintain copies of deposit records.
General record keeping including (but not limited to), reservations for recreation hall, sign board, truck rentals, and park rentals; ensuring that these are properly paid, forwarded to appropriate departments, and corresponding databases up to date and available for inspection upon request; sorts and disseminates daily mail. Other duties may be assigned by the Finance Director.
Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent.
Education, Skills and Experience: Ability to operate a PC as well as printers, copiers, calculators and other office equipment; good oral and writing skills for contact with the public. Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel.
Physical Demands: Physical demands are typical of those in an office environment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Work Environment: The work environment is indoors, the noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to low.
Please submit resume to: Village Administrator Krista Blum
101 North Cooper Avenue
Lockland, Ohio 45215
Village of Lockland is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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