Episode 31
We start with some news from around the county. The
Clermont County Animal Shelter is remodeling, $141,000 for expanded outdoor kennels (including a $20,000 Nestlé Purina gift), plus ~$78,920 for a commercial dishwasher with plumbing/electrical/drywall work and a
$60,000 private donation. Volunteer training is
Oct 18.
New Richmond trims council to one meeting a month Dec–Mar (third Tuesdays, 7 PM) and posts committee times for
Nov 3 and
Nov 18.
Union Township ESID holds its annual meeting
Mon, Nov 3, 9:30 AM at the UT Civic Center.
Pierce Township seeks a Board of Zoning Appeals
alternate (2-year term; residents only; send letter/resumé and questionnaire to
[email protected]). In
Batavia Township more zoning drama. Stonelick Ridge (≈808 homes) tied 2–2 which means it goes to the commissions with a recommendation to
deny; Drees Homes (≈300) reduced density
5–0 recommend approval pending 29 staff items.
Then, a conversation with
Danielle Wessel, candidate for Batavia Township Trustee. We get into practical transparency upgrades (post
draft agendas,
livestream meetings, faster
draft minutes), whether the
2002 Central Joint Fire/EMS agreement needs a refresh on representation and funding, and how to grow without losing Batavia’s character. CRAs vs. TIFs, traffic capacity, density, and protecting real green space.
Highlights
- Animal Shelter remodel: funding breakdown and Oct 18 volunteer training
- New Richmond schedule changes (third-Tuesday winter meetings; Nov 3 & Nov 18 committee times)
- Union Township ESID annual meeting: Mon, Nov 3, 9:30 AM (UT Civic Center)
- Pierce Township BZA opening (alternate, 2-year term): apply via [email protected]
- Batavia zoning recap: Stonelick Ridge recommendation to deny; Drees Homes recommendation to approve with conditions
- Today’s guest: Danielle Wessel on transparency, fire/EMS funding, growth, CRAs/TIFs, and green space
- Next week’s guests: Dotty Meier & Anne Gross (CPS levy), Rex Parson (Batavia Township Trustee), Michael Kinner (Batavia Village Council)
- Help wanted: volunteer to recap local high-school sports
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