Village of Woodlawn, 10141 Woodlawn Blvd., Cincinnati, Ohio 45215
Municipal
Manager’s Monthly
Report
Council Meeting, Tuesday, September 29, 2015
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Municipal Manager’s
Monthly Report
Council Meeting, Tuesday, September 29, 2015
Community Notes
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Upcoming Programs &
Events
General Updates:
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Economic Development:
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HCDC Contract under Review: The Village of Woodlawn has a
contract with Hamilton County Development Corporation
providing economic development services. Their contract ends
September 30, 2015. We are reviewing a new proposal for
economic development services for 2016.
Port of Greater Cincinnati: The Village met with the Port
Authority of Greater Cincinnati to discuss property development
opportunities throughout the community. We are currently
researching programs/partnerships to benefit the Village.
Strategic Planning: Upon review, we are recommending a
strategic approach to economic development. This would
consist of developing a long range plan for economic
development in the Village of Woodlawn. We are seeking
trained facilitators to walk us through the process.
Residential Properties: The Village has conducted a land
assessment for vacant and Village owned properties inventory
to get an understanding of the potential for the redevelopment
of our housing infrastructure. Upon completion of the
assessment, we will enact a strategy to move forward
Foot Bridge: We are delaying the demolition of the foot in
order to provide matching funds in our Ohio Clean Trails
Grant application, which would provide the balance of the
funding for full bridge replacement and land restoration.
Boot Camp Cincinnati’s Third
Annual Fitness on the Fourth!
When: Saturday, July 4, 2015 at
9:00 a.m. 10050 Woodlawn
Blvd.
Boot Camp Cincinnati is coming
to Woodlawn on Monday
through Thursday at 6:00 am
starting August 3, 2015
Tree Sale:
We are conducting tree sales from Monday, September 28 through
Monday, October 5, 2015. The trees were purchased from Hamilton
County Planning & Development are scheduled to be picked up Friday 9/25/15.
The sale will take place at the Woodlawn Swimming Pool. Cost per tree is $15. Tree sale will take place
Monday through Friday from 4 – 7 pm and weekends 9 am – 12 noon.
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Staff Updates:
Congratulation Rick Mynatt for 40 Yrs. of Service:
1. Rick Mynatt, Former Fire Chief for the Village of Woodlawn has decided to hang up his fire hose
and go fishing! Rick is a Woodlawn Resident so he will remain involved in Village activities. Please
help us say thank you for your excellent service and congratulations on your retirement.
2. Fire Chief Opening: The Village is conducting interviews for our Fire Chief Position. All applications
are due no later than October 5, 2015. Interested candidates should e-mail their qualifications to
Heather Langster at epiphany.hrsolutions@gmail.com. Future postings will consist of Assistant Fire
Chief and Fire Captain Positions.
Department Updates:
Fire:
1. Fire Hydrants Services: The fire department is in the process of servicing our Hydrants for the
fall season. All Hydrants were flowed during the spring season now we will be going back
checking for leaking hydrants, so none will freeze during our winter months.
2. Business Inspections: stay the same, but Voluntary Home Inspections will be available coming
for the 2016 year to promote our services to ensure our citizens safety.
3. FPM/ Fire Prevention Month: Fighting fires and saving lives is what your fire department is
best known for, but we're also proud of all of the effort we put into preventing fires and injuries
from occurring in the first place. This is accomplished through a variety of programs offered by
our Fire Prevention Bureau. We work within our community to ensure that all of our citizens
learn how to become safer at home, at work, and at play. During the month of October (Fire
Prevention Month) “Hear the Beep Where you Sleep” our fire department will be offering
station tours, school programs, and demonstrations on our Fire Trucks and equipment. We will
also have an Open House on Oct 24 from 10am-2pm. Come and Meet our local Firefighters and
see our firehouse up close.
Maybe even some Firehouse Chili !!!
P.S: Protecting
your Tomorrow
Today!
Police
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1. On September 1st, Chief Witte, Lt. Tillman, and Officer LaRue participated in a photo shoot with
the Cincinnati Bengals. About 100 officers from the region were a part of the Ohio Department
of Public Safety event; ODPS will use the photos for upcoming traffic safety campaigns.
2. On September 17th, Officer Wells and his partner, Clyde, were guest instructors for the
Wyoming Citizens Police Academy. They demonstrated an article search and a vehicle drug
search.
3. Be sure to check our Facebook page regularly for updates –
Facebook.com/WoodlawnOhioPolice. Photos from the events listed above are posted, as well as
pictures from Fire Chief Myatt’s retirement celebration and Finance Director Donna Pope’s
graduation from the Center for Local Government Leadership Academy.
4. From August 21st through September 7th, Woodlawn Police participated in the national “Drive
Sober or Get Pulled Over” traffic enforcement mobilization. In addition to regular patrol hours,
we staffed 17.5 overtime hours (reimbursed through the Hamilton County OVI Task
Force). Over the 18 day period, we conducted 238 traffic stops, resulting in 153 citations and 1
OVI arrest.
5. Please remember the 2015 Greater Cincinnati “Walk Like MADD” on Saturday, October 24th at
Summit Park in Blue Ash. Contact Chief Witte for information on how to join or support “Team
Woodlawn – Chief’s Challenge” or check our Facebook page.
6. For the second year, Woodlawn was designated as a Gold Level member agency of the
Hamilton County OVI Task Force. We also received our MOU to participate for FFY 2016
(beginning October 1st).
7. Our partnership with Wyoming and St. Bernard was not one of the applications from Ohio to be
funded by the Department of Justice for the Body Worn Camera Pilot Implementation Program
(PIP). Only 73 agencies in 32 states received awards. In Ohio, the Hamilton County Sheriff's
Office and the Akron Police Department received grants.
Public Works
Street Construction1. Beech and Rustic Ln bid opening was held in Council Chambers Thurs 9/17/15- Bid came in lower
than expected. Start date will be determined after engineer confirms cost numbers match scope of
work. Work is scheduled for completion by November 15, 2015.
2. Construction on Taconic will be begin early October once the engineer confirms scope of work
match proposed cost submitted by construction company.
3. Bus Shelters are complete.
4. Rail Road Tracks Removal: Cost estimates have been provided and submitted to CRX.
Recreation:
1. Fall Festival. The Fall Festival is taking place Friday October 30th from 5:30pm to 8:00pm at the
Woodlawn Recreation Center. Hay Rides, Face Painting, Dance Performances, Games, Prizes,
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Trick or Treat and so much more will be provided to all participants at no cost to them.
Volunteers are needed, so please call 771-7713 if you are interested in volunteering and helping
our community.
2. PROGRAM ACTIVITIES
3. After School Fun Club: This program began on August 31st and will provide an awesome
opportunity for kids to enjoy a great After School Program in a fun and safe environment. The
program is Monday thru Friday from 3:00pm to 6:00pm and kids will receive help with their
homework, as well as partake in culturally enriching activities.
4. Kiddy Kitchen: This program is held every Saturday from 11:00am to 1:00pm. This program is
designed to help get school aged children familiar with navigating thru the Kitchen. Activities
include, cooking, health and nutrition education, etiquette tips, and healthy lifestyle advice.
5. Morning Sweat Camp: This program is held Monday thru Thursday from 6:00am to 7:00am. All
participants will get the opportunity to experience a great workout in a great atmosphere.
Participants receive Motivation, Inspiration, Peer Support, Weight and Lean out Success, a free
sweat camp tool kit, and a Woodlawn Membership.
6. Kung Fu / Burmese Self Defense
7. This program is designed to teach our participants the art of self-defense and discipline. Program
participants will also experience yoga style activities, age appropriate fitness, and health and fitness
advice. The program will take place on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:00pm to 7:00pm
8. Bitty Soccer: This program is designed to teach kids ages 3 thru 6 the basic fundamentals of soccer.
The kids will learn team work, fitness, fellowship and just a fun time. Practices started September
8th and all games and practices will be held on Thursdays.
9. Pool Activities: The pool has closed for the summer and clean up for the winter has begun. The
Pool should be completely winterized by October 1st
10. Drill Team: The drill team is still active and going on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. To
include more Woodlawn residents open tryouts will occur on the first Tuesday and Wednesday of
every month.
11. New Programs: Coming in October, Youth Basketball, and Harvest Fall Fest. Details are coming
soon.
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