PUBLIC NOTICE
THERE WILL BE A MEETING OF THE VILLAGE OF LOCKLAND ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS ON TUESDAY, JUNE 16, 2020 AT 6:30PM IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 101 NORTH COOPER AVENUE, LOCKLAND, OHIO.
THE PURPOSE OF SAID MEETING IS TO CONSIDER THE FOLLOWING REQUEST:
Mayors Court will resume on Wednesday June 10, 2020 with the following policy in place.
10-person limit (including Village staff) in the courtroom at one time. All others will be asked to wait outside while maintaining social distance until it is time for their case to be heard. Shelter will be provided for those waiting to enter the courtroom on inclement weather days.
Once inside the courtroom, all persons must maintain 6 ft distance in order to comply with social distancing.
Mask/face coverings will be required for all persons entering the courtroom. The Village will provide mask to those who do not have one.
If required to go to police department to take care of fines, mask/face coverings will be required. Only one defendant at a time will be inside the Police Station with the Police Clerk. If needed, two more defendants can be held in back until Police Clerk is available.
The Village will continue to closely monitor the orders from the State of Ohio and will update this policy as restrictions are lifted.
View PostThe Spring/Summer 2020 Newsletter is complete. Normally these would be delivered to your front porch but are being mailed out due to the Coronavirus. Please check your mail or download the newsletter here.
View PostTown Hall Public Lobby
The lobby at Town Hall will open on Monday, June 1, 2020 with the following policy in place.
Office hours are Monday-Friday 8am-5pm.
Only one party will be permitted in the lobby at a time to provide social distancing. All others shall wait outside until the first party vacates the lobby to enter. For the purposes of this policy, a “party” is defined as an individual or group of individuals living in the same household such as a parent with children or an adult couple.
Mask will be required for residents/customers wishing to access the lobby.
We ask that you continue to use the other available options to conduct Village business when possible. Water/Utility Bills can be paid online at locklandoh.org, over the phone at 513-761-1124 with credit card or the payment drop box located outside the lobby entrance.
Visitors to Town Hall beyond the lobby will be by appointment only and approved by the Village Administrator.
Public Works Services
Trash set/out and set/back courtesy service to the elderly and handicap residents with an application on file will begin Tuesday, June 2, 2020.
Truck Rental will begin Monday, June 1, 2020. Please call Town Hall to reserve a truck at least 24 hours in advance. Trucks are available at a first come, first serve basis.
Trash disposal/dumping at the Service Garage will begin Monday, June 1, 2020. Dumping will be available on Monday of each week from 10am-12noon. Please call Town Hall to schedule at least 24 hours in advance. There is a fee of $10 to be paid upon scheduling.
Trash Containers are available for purchase for $75. Please call 513-761-1124 to order. Public Works will deliver to your address.
Parks and Recreation
Village Parks are open for recreation and exercise. Playgrounds, basketball courts, exercise equipment and restrooms will remain closed; park and ballfield rentals, recreation hall rentals will remain suspended until the state order is lifted.
The Village will continue to closely monitor the orders from the State of Ohio and will update this policy as restrictions are lifted.
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Hamilton County, OH (May 15, 2020) Hamilton County Commissioners are utilizing $5 Million in Federal CARES Act funds to help small businesses in Hamilton County impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The Hamilton County Small Business Relief Program aims to help those small businesses with less than $1 Million in gross revenue with between two to 50 employees that have not already received federal assistance.
Hamilton County is currently finalizing the application process for this program with help from several community partners including HCDC, Inc., Hamilton County Community Development, chambers of commerce, and a diverse group of stakeholders. The application is expected to be available next week.
Small Businesses can sign up on the County’s website to receive a notification as soon as the application is available. $5,000 and $10,000 grants will be awarded through a randomized lottery drawing and verification of eligibility. Future rounds of assistance may occur following a thorough review and evaluation of this initial round.
More details can be found here-
https://hcdc.com/hamilton-county-small-business-relief-program-to-launch-next-week/
View PostOn November 4, 2008, Village of Lockland residents voted to approve an opt-out natural gas aggregation program for eligible Village residents and small businesses. After adopting a Plan of Operation and Governance for the program, the Village entered into an agreement with Energy Alliances, Inc. to provide consulting services for obtaining the natural gas supply for this program. Specific information for this program follows:
• Supplier: Constellation NewEnergy – Gas Division, LLC
• Rate: $0.396 per ccf
• Term: Through the May 2022 Meter Read
• Your local utility, Duke Energy – Ohio, will continue to deliver your natural gas and maintain the gas lines and respond to emergencies.
• You can enroll in the program at any time by calling the Toll Free Number below!
• You can cancel your participation in the program at any time without incurring a cancellation fee!
To enroll in the program or to cancel your participation in the program, please call the program supplier, Constellation NewEnergy – Gas Division, LLC at 877-885-4344.
For answers to questions not found here, you can call Energy Alliances, Inc. at 513-794-5555 or visit their website at: https://energyalliances.com/village-of-lockland.
Hamilton County Emergency Management Agency encourages residents to have multiple ways of receiving alerts and warnings. Alert Hamilton County (Alert HC) is a mass notification system used to notify residents about emergencies and other important information throughout Hamilton County. When registering for Alert HC, users can also create a Smart911 profile, allowing first responders to have quicker access to important information in case of an emergency. To sign up, please click on the link below.
www.hamiltoncountyohioema.org/alerthc/
View PostThe Village of Lockland is closely monitoring the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. As a local government organization, our top priority is to protect the health and safety of this community. Mayor Mason has declared a State of Emergency in the Village of Lockland to address the urgent and immediate need to maintain Village operations. This emergency declaration enables the Village to obtain goods and services required to address this crisis. We will continue our dedication to providing essential services through the evolving health emergency.
Mark Mason Sr.
Mayor
Village of Lockland
March 17, 2020
DECLARING STATE OF EMERGENCY
Whereas, the threat of the Covid•19 pandemic has been well documented and detailed in Executive Order 2020-010 by Governor Mike DeWine and other sources; and
Whereas, it is in the interest of the citizens of the Village of Lockland that all steps be taken immediately to respond to this crisis; and
Whereas, there is an urgent and immediate need to take immediate measures to maintain essential municipal operations, to protect the health and lives of our citizens and ensure the needs of Lockland citizens are met.
NOW THEREFORE, by the powers inherent in the position of Mayor as recognized by the Ohio Constitution and Revised Code,
Section 1. I hereby declare a State Of Emergency exists in the Village of Lockland in order to address the threat of the COVID-19 pandemic;
Section 2. It is expressly provided that all powers authorized by Ohio revised Code Chapter 5502 are hereby invoked to respond to this crisis;
Section 3. Given that a real and present emergency exists in the Village of Lockland, pursuant to R.C. 735.051 such goods and materials which the Village may require to address this crisis may be purchased without competitive bidding;
Section 4. All public offices and officers of the Village and all Village employees are directed to exercise utmost diligence in the discharge of their duties and in the execution of emergency laws, regulations and orders of the federal and state government and the Hamilton County Health Department and to provide whatever assistance may be necessary to such Federal, State and County officials enforcing such provisions and completing their duties within the Village of Lockland;
Section 5. Lockland citizens and all present within the corporate boundaries of the Village of Lockland are called upon and directed to comply with necessary emergency measures and the public officials and emergency services personnel enforcing such orders or otherwise responding to this crisis and shall obey and comply with the lawful direction of properly identified first responders and other emergency services and health officials.
Guidance and direction can change quickly, so please visit our website at www.hcph.org; the Ohio Department of Health: https://odh.ohio.gov/wps/portal/gov/odh/home; or the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: https://www.cdc.gov/
View PostThe census provides critical data that is used to provide daily services, products, and support for our community. Every year, billions of dollars in federal funding go to hospitals, fire departments, schools, roads, and other resources based on census data.
By April 1, 2020, every home will receive an invitation to participate in the 2020 Census. You will have three options for responding:
• Online.
• By phone.
• By mail.
It is extremely important for the census to be accurate, please take the time to respond.
