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A N N U A L R E P O R T

City of Moraine, Ohio

Page 2 2015 Annual Report City of Moraine

I am pleased to present our 2015 Annual Report highlighting our many accomplishments over the past year. During 2015, we celebrated the 50 Year Anniversary of the founding of our City. Our citizens joined in with the planning and celebration as they volunteered in all areas of City operations providing a great boost to our programs .

We also celebrated the economic resurgence of the City as several new companies moved to Moraine and many current employers added jobs. Economic resurgence was highlighted with the arrival of Fuyao, the automotive glass manufacturer moving into 1.4 million square feet of the former General Motors Assembly plant. With their investment of hundreds of millions of dollars, we attracted regional and national attention which led to other business interests. As the year ends, Fuyao is already employing over 1,000 people. Other companies are also contributing to our recovery and growth such as Fidelity Health Care who moved over 250 employees into Moraine, RJ Trucking became the first new company on the former Delphi site, and Ernst Metal Technologies, Tyler Technologies, Harco, and DMAX are among our current employers adding jobs.

The celebration of our anniversary extended throughout the year. We had special dedications, entertainment and activities for families in our parks and buildings and even closed roads for some fun activities. The highlight was our 4th of July celebration complete with a parade and fireworks show. But our Gravity Games Race, Cardboard Boat Regatta, and Fishing Derby were also big hits. The new Disc Golf Course at Deer Meadow Park added to the already many outdoor opportunities for residents and improvements at our parks. The Payne Recreation Center offered a variety of programs for people looking for fun during the cold months.

As your Mayor, I am proud of the work we have accomplished and look forward the continued success ahead. The encouragement and support I have received throughout the year, and during my 13 years of service to our City is a source of inspiration and motivation as we explore opportunities to enhance the quality of life in Moraine. We have achieved a lot, but we have more to do. I will continue working to improve our City services and resources for all of our citizens and guests.

I look forward to a prosperous and successful 2016.

Mayor Elaine All ison

Fuyao’s Chairman Cao DeWang and Mayor Elaine Alison at the commemoration of the first windshield from the Fuyao plant.

State Representative Niraj Antani presented an accommodation to Mayor Elaine Allison in recognition of the 50th Anniversary of the City.



Ora AllenCouncil Member - At-Large

Jim McGuireCouncil Member - At-Large

Randy DaughertyCouncil Member - Ward 1

Jeanette MarcusCouncil Member - Ward 4

The City of Moraine really enjoyed a year of Progress though Unity during 2015: seemingly every aspect of our City blossomed during the year. As we celebrated our 50th Year Anniversary, volunteerism and community commitment by citizens and businesses was never more evident. We enjoyed a seemingly continuous stream of positive news throughout the year, our children’s recreation programs drew bigger numbers across the board, adults made great use of our recreation facilities, the senior citizen program remained one of the best in the region, businesses flourished, new home construction continued with new opportunities being sought by home builders in the City. Overall, City Council was excited about our future and confident in our ability meet the needs of our citizens.

With the celebration of the 50th Anniversary of the City in 2015, Council Members were involved in the extensive planning process to ensure proper celebration of this milestone. A first step in that effort was securing two community leaders to chair the event. Life-long residents Dave and Rosie Miller agreed to fulfill that obligation, while many others volunteered during the year.

As the year ended, Council was looking forward to more positive news and events in our City’s future. The financial stability efforts are beginning to pay dividends.

Teri MurphyCouncil Member - Ward 2Deputy Mayor

Shirley WhittCouncil Member - Ward 3

City Council Members


Progress Through Unity


Rick Campbell, FirefighterFirefighter/Paramedic Rick Campbell retired from Fire Division after 26 years of service to the Moraine citizens. Rick joined the Fire Division in May of 1989 and officially retired in May of 2015.

Rick served the Fire Division and the community in a number of ways. Rick was an active member of the Dayton Regional Hazardous Materials Team for several years. He handled several internal special projects for the Division over his tenure.

Alex Gambill, CadetAlex Gambill is from Dayton and graduated from Carroll High School. He has been taking criminal justice classes at Sinclair and hopes to be a police officer some day.

Retirees

Joshua Kirby, FirefighterJosh Kirby began his career with the Moraine Fire Division as a part-time Firefighter in November of 2006. Josh left employment with the City to work full-time for Sugarcreek Fire Department. Josh returned to the City full-time in February of 2015. Josh is originally from Moraine and is the son of former Fire Chief Steve Kirby.

Phil Sinewe, Lt. FirefighterLt. Phil Sinewe began his career in the Fire Service in 1977 at Washington Township Fire Department. Phil came to Moraine in May of 1982. Lt. Sinewe played a major role in the latest addition to Moraine Fire Division as he authored the FEMA Grant that allowed the City to purchase a new Fire Engine in 2016.

Drew Olinger, Police OfficerPolice Officer Drew Olinger is a 2011 graduate of Wayne High School and is also a graduate of Sinclair’s Police Academy. Drew has experience with the MonDay Correctional Unit, North Hampton Police Department and most recently the Sinclair Community College Police Department.

Molly Hayden, Police OfficerPolice Officer Molly Hayden is a 2011 graduate of Springboro High School and a 2014 graduate of Sinclair Community College’s Police Academy. Molly most recently worked for Franklin’s Police Department.

Jeff Vance, Police OfficerOfficer Jeff Vance retired from the Moraine Police Division after twenty-six years of service. After graduating from Greenon High School and receiving an Honorable Discharge from the U.S. Army, Jeff began his police career with the Enon Police Department. He started with the Moraine Police Division March 25, 1991. Officer Vance participated in the Field Training Officer program and supervised Self Defense courses and Firearms Training programs during his tenure.

New Faces

Charles Haught, EngineerAfter working for the City 23 years full-time and 2 years part-time, Engineer Chuck Haught fully retired in 2015 after a great career of managing a wide range of infrastructure projects for Moraine. Chuck left with “bang” finishing much of the work needed to ensure road improvements met the needs of Fuyao, who has become our largest single employer. We certainly wish Chuck all the best in his retirement.


2015 has been a non-stop year of progress for the City; we had a great time celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the founding of our City, our financial base continued to expand, volunteerism in the City experienced phenomenal expansion, and our capital improvement programs began catching up on many delayed projects. It was difficult to get through any month without running into one of the events hosted by the City, or driving by an on-going project.

The 50th Anniversary celebration continued throughout the year, with many large and small events held throughout the City. Citizens volunteered to help from beginning to end with events including planning, organizing and working at the events; their involvement added to the overall success of the year. Responding to the desire of citizens to be more engaged with the City, we are expanding volunteer opportunities. The City tapped Dave Miller to return as our Volunteer Coordinator to better structure

our City-wide volunteer programming. Well known throughout the City, Dave has helped expand those opportunities for citizens and made the connections to enhance operations. In line with our outreach efforts, we gained support from our business community who donated time, money and expertise during 2015 allowing us to move forward with projects that might have not fit within the budget otherwise. They supported our 50th Anniversary Celebration events, funded the new sign being erected at the Dryden Road interstate interchange and contributed to our overall success during 2015.

As mentioned we followed through with the commitment to capital improvement projects throughout the City; Springboro Pike, Stroop Road and Cardington Road are just a few of the roads improved. Additionally sidewalks, curbs and buildings were improved, repaired or replaced as needed, and that work will continue as we move into 2016. The City parks continued to draw more residents looking for outdoor activities and we improved those as well. Parks and Recreation Director Julie Hoffman has done a great job of finding grant funding for many of those improvements, expanding our budget by those additional grant dollars. If you haven’t visited Deer Meadow Park recently, you will enjoy the additions to the park.

The Moraine Rotary celebrated their 30th-Year Anniversary, and continue their dedication to providing great support to the citizens of Moraine . They have been instrumental in several projects including the disc golf course, and lead by example for our volunteer programming. The members of the Moraine Rotary have provided invaluable service to the City and citizens of Moraine throughout their existence.

During 2015, the City experienced economic growth and investment with existing and new companies. Investments made by manufacturing, medical and technical industries companies include Fuyao with 1000 employees, Harco/SunSong, Dmax pledge of up to 150 jobs in the coming years and Csafe. Tyler Technologies consolidated and increased investments at their corporate headquarters. The City welcomed Fidelity Health Care bringing 250 to 300 jobs and R&J Trucking will complete their building in 2016 which will allow them to add 50 to 70 jobs.

Economic Development Director Michael Davis worked with area businesses to secure over $105,000 in sponsor funding for the 50th Anniversary and Exit 50 enhancements. More than 80 businesses provided financial and grant contributions to the City’s largest fund raising event.

The economic boost of 2015 coinciding with the past couple of years has helped support an economic renewal and a diverse job growth in excess of 2,000 jobs. The continued investments by Fuyao, DMAX, Tyler, Fidelity and WinSupply in the coming year will set the stage for further job and economic growth.

As great as things have been in 2015, we can only look forward as more good things come our way in 2016.

City ManagerDavid D. Hicks

Michael Davis Economic Development Director


Finance Department

2015 Financial Highlights

In May 2014, voters passed a temporary half percent municipal income tax rate increase which became effective July 1, 2014 through December 31, 2019. The positive impact

of the rate increase was seen during 2015, as the first full year of additional income tax revenue. For the first time since 2008, the City broke $15 million in annual income tax receipts, with a total collected from all sources for the year of $15,581,690.

During 2014, six bargaining unit employee agreements were renegotiated and new three-year agreements were approved for each unit. These new agreements impacted the City’s annual budget as all employees were afforded a two percent wage rate increase, including the non-bargaining unit staff employees and administration. In addition to the wage rate increases, five of the six bargaining units agreed to a “pension unwinding,” effective on the contract renewal date. This essentially eliminated pension pick up previously paid by the City and shifted obligation back to the employees. To ensure that employee compensation would not be reduced by the change, wage rates were increased by the pension contribution rate for the employee’s particular pension system. Because of the City’s financial improvements seen during 2014 and 2015, we were able to increase the wage rates accordingly to allow for the pension unwinding and the two percent rate increase.

The City received various grants during 2015. These included Ohio Traffic Safety Grants totaling $25,143; FEMA Fire Department Grant totaling $47,518; After School Program funding of $32,555; BWC Safety Grant of $16,203; National Parks & Recreation Association Grant of $17,400; CDBG Grant totaling $45,000; ODOT funding for the Springboro Pike Road Project of $621,050; and ODOT funding for the Fuyao Group Entrance Drive Project totaling $871,525.

Financial Comparisons to Prior YearThe City ended 2015 very well financially. Many areas saw improvement over the previous year; other areas saw significant improvements. Cash flows for both the General Fund and all funds City-wide saw substantial improvement over the previous year. General Fund 2015

year-end cash flow was $2,285,868 The same was seen for cash flows for all funds in total City-wide, which included the General Fund. The end of year 2015 cash flows for all funds combined were $1,024,274 and year-end 2014 was $723,606; an increase of 42%.

Net Municipal Income Tax receipts for 2015 increased by 18% or $2,343,019 over net receipts in 2014. Net income tax receipts include income tax receipts from all sources, minus total income tax refunds for the year.

General Fund revenues received during 2015 increased by 15% in comparison to 2014. Revenues received from all sources City-wide for 2015 increased by 20% over 2014.

General Fund expenses for 2015 increased by 13% and combined total expenses for all funds City-wide, which included the General Fund, increased by 20% as compared to 2014. The increase was due to pay rate increases and capital project expenses paid during the year.

2015 Capital Improvements Highlights• There were two ODOT road projects during 2015. The

Springboro Pike Upgrade Project awarded engineering and construction contracts during 2014 with project completion during 2015. Funding sources for the project included Federal, State and local funds. The engineering phase of the Fuyao Group Entrance Drive projected began fourth quarter of 2014. Project construction was started and completed in 2015, with the road opening for public use during the first quarter of 2016. Funding for the project was through ODOT grants. In addition to these two projects, Heritage Estates was resurfaced in 2015.

• The Police Division purchased two police cruisers and associated equipment. Due to equipment age and new requirements, major upgrades were purchased. Additional body armor was purchased through a Department of Justice grant. Upgrades to the 911 System began during 2015 and will be completed in 2016.

• The Fire Division purchased a new staff vehicle to replace an older existing vehicle. Three thermo imagers were purchased with FEMA grant funding. Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) cylinders were replaced; a new emergency generator was purchased and placed into service; and various other station upgrades were completed.

• In the Parks and Recreation Division, gymnasium flooring in the Payne Recreation Center was refinished. Phase I of the flooring replacement project at the Payne Recreation Center was completed. The C.F.

Richard Sexton, Director


Holliday Playground received new playground equipment, all paid by CDBG Grant funds. German Village also received upgrades to playground equipment, including new rubber tire mulch and Solar Powered Compacting Trash Cans, most of which was paid by a Montgomery County Recycling Grant totaling $12,000. New fitness equipment was purchased and electronic upgrades were completed at the Payne Recreation Center.

2016: Budget in BriefThe Fiscal Year 2016 Annual Budget was approved by the City Council on December 10, 2015. Approved expenditures for FY16 total $32,447,892. It is anticipated that $31,795.429 in revenues will be received during the year. Existing fund balances are not included in these figures. Approximately 83% of the total budget is dedicated to “Core Services.” These are basic services provided by the City and include public safety, public works and support service functions.

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INCOME TAX COLLECTION/CASH BASIS

Finance Department

Income Taxes75%

Local Taxes4%

State Taxes4%

Fines & Fees2%

Misc Receipts3%

Aid & Grants9%

Charges for Services

3%

2015 RevenuesCultural & Recreation

6%

Econ Devel3%

Debt Service3%

Streets & Highways23%

Sanitation1%

General Government18%

Health & Welfare1%

Public Safety45%

2015 EXPENSES


The City of Moraine is served by several Boards and Commissions, each comprised of dedicated Moraine residents who volunteer their time and talents to help improve the quality of their government.

Board of Zoning AppealsThe Board of Zoning Appeals hears appeals for variances from zoning ordinances.

Patricia Bond Sharon DuffChasity RansonDoug Saunders

Community Reinvestment Housing CouncilBill FowlerMary StringerTeri Murphy

Planning CommissionThe Planning Commission works closely with the Planning Department to maintain the Comprehensive Plan for all future growth. The Commission also hears all requests for rezoning.

Donald Burchette Jan GabbardChris HoffmanJohn Shady Mary Stringer

Parks and Recreation BoardThe Board of Parks and Recreation makes programming recommendations to the Parks and Recreation Director. The Board also judges several of our annual holiday contests.

Patricia Bond Sharon Duff Jeanie GayShannon MurphySylvia Harlow

Merit System CommissionThe Merit System Commission conducts exams for both entry level and promotional positions in the classified (or civil) service (Police, Fire and Street).

Doug Saunders John ShadyMary StringerTom Watts Mary Woeste

Tree BoardThe Tree Board consists of two residents and a business representative, all of whom are appointed by Council. The Board develops a comprehensive tree plan, including the species of trees to be planted as well as the locations and spacing intervals of all trees located on public property, parks, streets and rights of way. The Board also make an annual report to Council.

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Moraine’s Boards and Commissions


Warning LettersTall Grass/Vegetation 45Outdoor Storage 44General Property Conditions 35Dead Trees 23Request For Permit On Work Started 17Trash Cans Out 16Parking 16Junk 15Trash/Rubbish 15Swimming Pools With No Fence 11Animals 3Violations sent to court 21Properties Sent To Street Department 43Vacant Property Registrations 21

Total 253

ViolationsIssued 116

Zoning Cases in 2015

BZA1 Case1 Approved

Zoning Letters Requested 13Dead Trees 23Request For Permit On Work Started 17

Building and ZoningTony Wenzler,Building and Zoning Administrator

The Building & Zoning Division is committed to providing outstanding services for the residents, businesses and contractors that reside and work in the City.


Fire Division

Highest Incident Count in Modern Reporting History (12 years)

Incident Type Incidents % of Total

Fires 76 2.73%

Rescue & Emergency Medical Service 1957 70.24%

Hazardous Condition (No Fire) 38 1.36%

Service Call 174 6.25%

Good Intent Call 225 8.08%

False Alarm & False Call 313 11.23%

Special Incident Type 1 0.01%

Weather Related Calls 2 0.03%

Total 2786 100.00%

• Response Time Average: 4:51• Property Values versus Losses for 2015• Pre-Incident $2,069,850.00• Value Loses $576,070.00

Special Assignments / Public Service • Open House at Station 30• Produced five(5) PSA’s, Kids Camp (City) • 22 students• Fire Safety House• 197 guests• 24 CPR classes for businesses• 111 students• Fire Extinguisher classes for Businesses• 87 students• Mentor program at the Frank Nicholas School• Weekly Blood pressures at the Civic Center• 16 Child Safety Seat installs.

Special Activity• Hydrant Service• 1048 operation checked and serviced• 105 painted• 38 found inoperable• Annual hose test of 12,550 feet • “Blowing in the Wind” – Regional Mass Casualty Drill

Fire Prevention• False Alarm Tracking Investigation and Enforcement• Disaster Preparedness Information• Career Day for schools• S.A.F.E. Program • Child Safety Seats Installation• C.E.R.T. Training for individuals to assist the community

by responding to emergency situations.

Anthony Trick, Chief Training Hours

Administration 172

EMS 433

Fire 446

HazMat 174

Inspector 33

Officer 208

Safety 64

Driver Operator 109

Instructor 81

Tech 102

Totals 1822

Prevention BureauInspections 737

Re-Inspection 12

Final Inspections 17

Fire Investigations 11

Plans Reviewed 17

Phase 1 Review 9

Systems Test 186

A dodge ball tournament which included local Police & Fire Departments who competed for against one another.


Police Division

Police Division Had Another Exciting Year in 2015

The Police Division sponsored or participated in several community-oriented programs in 2015.

• Frank Nicholas and C.F. Holliday Elementary Schools hosted “Last Day of School Cookout.” Police personnel cooked hot dogs and served the teachers and students.

• During the month of December, “PD Christmas Kids” and “Shop With A Hero” events took place at the local Meijer store. These events were designed to assist less fortunate children in Moraine. 2015 StatisticsMiles 233,228Citations 2,560Misdemeanor Arrests 1,607Felony Arrests 214Reports 3,747Calls for Service 18,404Training Hours 2,071

Craig Richardson, Chief

National Night Out

National Night Out is designed to heighten crime and drug prevention awareness, strengthen neighborhood spirit and police/community partnerships, and send a message to criminals that our neighborhood is united and fighting crime. Last year the Police and Fire Divisions and Parks and Recreation joined together to make this an awesome night of fun and awareness! This event was funded by the National Parks and Recreation Association, Wal-Mart Foundation Grant, Moraine Wal-Mart, Moraine Rotary, First Freedom Baptist Church, and the Moraine Police and Fire Divisions. The event included a bike rodeo, obstacle course, raffles, Police Taser demonstration, snacks, giveaways and K-9 demonstration by the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office.

Homework Versus Heroes

Moraine Police and Fire Personnel shopped with students for school supplies and clothes. This was made possible by a Wal-Mart Foundation’s “Out of School Time” Program Grant for $2500.

A basketball game between the Police and Fire Divisions was a crowd pleaser. This event raised funds for the Pink Ribbon Girls.


Street Division

Winter Weather• During the snow season of 2014-2015

the City had ten recorded storms of 1” or more and over 27” of snowfall during those storms and used over 707 tons of salt were used to help clear roadways of ice and snow.

Large Trash Pickup• The large trash pickup took place during May. The Division

removed 131 loads of trash, 400 tires, 178 gallons of used oil and 508 gallons of old paint to the transfer station.

Concrete• The City poured over 27 yards of concrete, much of which was used to repair sidewalks

in the Ellery/ Fulton plat.

Blacktop• 182 tons of blacktop was used. A large amount was used planing and capping

roadways throughout the City. Additionally, we used 56 boxes of crack sealer during our crack sealing of roadways.

Property Maintenance• During the spring and summer months, the Division worked with

Building and Zoning to help keep several vacant properties mowed, as well as 4 City-owned properties.

• The division used 1115 gallons of paint for the City’s roadways to keep pavement marking visible, including turn arrows, stop bars, crosswalks, railroad crossings and curbs.

• We maintained all City right-of-ways as well as its eleven parks and Ellerton Cemetery.

• The Division designed and installed Historical Markers that are now found throughout the City.

Leaf Pickup• The Leaf Pickup began the last week of October and ran through the second week of December.

Parks• The Street Division installed the signage at the new Frisbee golf course located at Deer Meadow Park.

Bryan Campbell, Superintendent


Parks and Recreation

2015 Successes• National Parks & Recreation’s Out of School Programing Grant provided active recreation, a youth garden, “Organ Wise

Guys” curriculum and staff, special events, “Out of School Time” promotions and equipment. The City was one of 40 cities nationwide to receive this funding.

• Youth “Out of School Time” Food Programs funded by Ohio Department of Education’s Summer Lunch and The Child and Adult Care Food Program allowed us to serve 8,251 lunches and snacks at the five Summer Lunch Program sites. A total of 14,124 snacks and teen dinners were served from October through December.

• Out of School Time Programs attendance increased of 18% over 2014. Over 340 children enrolled in our “Out of School Time” programs such as Afterschool, Homeschool, Reach, Day Camp & Playgrounds. Also, Police and Fire personnel participated in its first “Out of School” programs for students who needed homework help and activity time.

• The new Teen Cooking Program focused on life skill development. Teens cook dinner together and eat family style. Funding for this program was provided by the Ohio Department of Education’s CACFP Programs.

2015 Parks and Facility Improvements• New playground equipment and rubber tire mulch at German Village Park with a Montgomery County Environmental

Services grant and 70/30 reimbursement grant.

• Playground equipment at C.F. Holliday Park with CDBG Project Grant. The project was completed with two new systems, new borders, benches, hoops and mulch.

• Phase I of the Payne Recreation Center flooring completed.

• Automation of the PRC bleacher system with an Ohio Bureau of Workman’s Compensation Grant. The system automated a challenging process of the manual pull-out bleachers to touch of a button.

• Remodel of the PRC Cardio Room.

Parks and Recreation Total Income & Expenditures Sales/Rental Income $172,091

Total Additional Operational Grant Funds $64,302

Total Expenditures $1,001,952.59

Parks and Recreation covered 23% of its own expenses in 2015.

Julie Hoffman, Director


50th Anniversary CelebrationThe City of Moraine celebrated its 50th Anniversary (1965-2015) in 2015 with a yearlong series of special events, activities, historical talks and project completions which added to the quality of life in Moraine.

Local natural resources were used as a high school rowing regatta was held on the Miami River, four events including two fly-ins were held at the Moraine Airpark and ten special events were held at City parks.

A two day festival was held on May 29 and 30 at Wax Park featuring food booths, a food truck rally, bingo, carnival rides, craft and business booths, family games, face painting, kids crafts, church booths, balloon sculpturing, a pie-baking contest, a horseshoe tournament, a kids candy hunt, historic displays, a car cruise-in, musical entertainment and a parade. The parade was the largest and best ever with a wide variety of floats, bands, walking units, dignitaries and antique cars.

The Independence Day Celebration was enhanced with the addition of an Air Show featuring a patriotic pro skydiving team carrying an American flag and a half dozen airplanes as the stunt pilots performed their breathtaking stunts and skills above the Moraine Airpark.

Fun family events included the Cardboard Boat Regatta at Deer Meadow Park and the Gravity Games, which consisted of ten homemade three-or four-wheeled vehicles of various designs racing down Main Street Hill.

Youth had many opportunities to participate such as the annual Easter Egg Hunt enhanced with "50" prize eggs, a summer historical essay contest, a fall reading challenge co-sponsored by local branch libraries and a fall Wright Brothers seaplane coloring contest.

A family fishing derby was held at Deer Meadow Park and the pond benefitted by a summer fish-stocking of over 600 fish.

Several 50th Anniversary Projects were completed throughout the year.

• An Exercise Pad consisting of six stations with signage for developing strength, balance, toning and flexibility was added to Deer Meadow Park by the Moraine Rotary Club.

• An engraved two-ton basalt rock stone park bench commemorating the 301st Anniversary of the Moraine Rotary Club and the 50th Anniversary of the City of Moraine was installed at Deer Meadow Park by Snyder Brick & Block and the Moraine Rotary Club.

• The Moraine Rotary Disc Golf Course in Memory of Shane Miller, a beautiful and challenging 18-hole disc golf course opened in September at Deer Meadow Park.

• Ten Moraine Historical Markers were placed throughout the city commemorating persons, places, churches or businesses that have made lasting contributions to our area or have cultural significance. A brochure was created, making it easy for individuals to drive around the city and visit the sites.

Over forty volunteers comprised the 50th anniversary planning committee plus dozens more helped implement the events. Thank you to them and nearly 100 businesses who supported the year of events financially or with in-kind services.

T e l e v i s i o n S h o w sPromoting Moraine's businesses to the Miami Valley is a top priority. "Profile: Moraine" television shows aired in 2015 on Time Warner Miami Valley Communications Council Government Access Channel 6. Dayton Commercial Realty, Providence Medical Group, Voltzy's Root Beer Stand, Montgomery County Environmental Services, Ernst Metal Technologies, Days Sales & Service, Moraine Fish & Chicken and Vinny's Bar & Grille appeared and promoted their businesses and services.



The area now known as the City of Moraine was so named because of the vast amounts of sand and gravel deposited over the terrain by the prehistoric Wisconsin glacier. Many of the hills and valleys in various parts of the City contain layers of the sand and gravel and a number of gravel pit operations are scattered throughout.

The original inhabitants of this area prior to A.D. were the Adena and Hopewell Indians. Familiar tribes such as the Shawnee, Delaware, Miami and Iroquois fished, hunted, farmed and gathered fruits, nuts and herbs.

The 18th century brought many settlers to this area. They farmed the fertile river land and later built and traveled the Erie Canal. At the turn of the century the Pinnacle Hills was the scene of many of the Wright Brothers observations. With careful scrutiny Orville and Wilbur Wright watched the hawks and buzzards glide and soar in the updrafts.

In 1907, Speedwell Motor Car Company began production of cars in Moraine for 7 years. The most famous was a "sedan," which was the first recorded use of the term.

During the period of 1910 to 1925 industrial development became centered around the Delco-Light Plant (later to become Frigidaire). Charles F. Kettering's invention, the Delco-Light Set, enabled isolated farms previously lit by kerosene, candles or gas, if available, to utilize electricity. The parent company, Dayton Engineering Laboratories Company (DELCO), was organized by Charles Kettering and Col. Edward A. Deeds, to produce and market their starting, lighting and ignition systems inventions.

At the advent of World War I Colonel Deeds was made Chief of Aircraft Production in Washington. Deeds, together with Kettering, Orville Wright and H. E. Talbot incorporated the Dayton Wright Airplane Company. It was housed in the original Plant 2, located now at Springboro Road and Blanchard Avenue. Expansion of the Delco-Light Plant made building space available to manufacture the DeHavilland DH-4 Bomber Observation Airplanes. Of 4,846 planes built in this country, 3,106 of the planes were built in Moraine.

Orville Wright became Chief Consulting Engineer for the airplane company and channeled more improvements and developments into the airplane. In 1916 Wright tested the first float plane at one of the first designated seaplane bases in the world, currently near the site of Moraine Airpark-Airport. In 1921 General Motors brought Frigidaire to Moraine, the stage for many of Kettering's initial industrial developments and more of Deed's experimentations in flight.

Large homes were built on Blanchard Avenue, one of the first residential areas, to house the executives of Delco-Light Frigidaire.

Many small business, toolshops and restaurants were constructed near the vicinity of the plant because of the proximity to rail service and adequate roads.

In 1941 the Frigidaire plant became the scene of wartime production. Metal propellers for fighter planes and .50 caliber machine guns were manufactured until peacetime production resumed in December, 1945.

The City was originally portions of Van Buren and Miami Townships of Montgomery County, Ohio. In November 1952, voters went to the polls and Van Buren Township became the Village of Kettering, population 25,000, named in honor of the inventor Charles F. Kettering. The citizens residing in the western portion of the village went to the polls and voted to detach from the Village of Kettering with a vote of 421 for and 56 against. The new Township of Moraine was created on February 3, 1953.

Moraine Township later became a village by a special election on July 23, 1957 (179 for and 97 against). In the late 50's the Miami Shores area, originally designed and developed as the "Playgrounds of the Miami Valley" in the late 1920's and early 1930's, continued to be the scene of annual flooding. In January, 1959 the Great Miami River once again flooded its banks and all residents were evacuated. A drive for a levee to protect the area from any further damage led to the erection of the Miami Conservancy Flood Control Levee in 1960. The area was salvaged, utilities and street lights were installed. Streets were upgraded and a new bridge was built. One of the oldest areas in Moraine had been saved.

After two separate annexations from Miami Township, the Village of Moraine grew to a population of 5,465 residents and as a result of a special census, Moraine became a City May 12, 1965. Fifteen elected representatives authored and presented the Original Charter in 1966 as a governing factor for the City.

City of Moraine History


Alcine Grilliot served as Mayor at that time. Elizabeth "Tillie" Doersam was Clerk of Council, Lyndal Sutton, Treasurer and John Kudelka, Jr., Auditor.

Today, with a census population of 6,400, and a daytime population of over 12,000, Moraine has exemplified its philosophy of "Progress Through Unity."

During 2015, the City will celebrate our 50th anniversary. If you are interested in helping please call 535-1003.

Other Historical Milestones:

• 1953 - Moraine Township established

• 1954 - Fire Department organized, first fire truck purchased

• 1955 - Fire Station #1 on Viking Lane completed

• 1957 - Village of Moraine formed, "Doc" Peeler, Mayor

• 1958 - Police Department formed

• 1959 - Miami Shores area flooded

• 1960 - Flood Control Levee completed

• 1960 - 1-75 construction through Moraine began

• 1965 - Special Census taken and City of Moraine established

• 1966 - City Charter presented

• 1966 - City Income Tax established

• 1969 - Municipal Building completed at 4200 Dryden Road

• 1972 - The Moraine Natatorium completed at 4000 Trail-On Drive

• 1976 - Carl W. Gerhardt Civic Center completed at 3050 Kreitzer Road

• 1978 - Moraine Bikeway began

• 1979 - General Motors Frigidaire name sold to White Consolidated Industries

• 1981 - Production to begin at General Motors Diesel Engine Plant and Chevrolet Small Truck Plant

• 1999 - Splash Moraine opens as the first municipally owned waterpark in the State of Ohio

• 2000 - Payne Recreation Center opens

• 2002 - Moraine All-Veterans Memorial is built

• 2007 - General Motors Moraine Assembly Plant produces their 6 millionth vehicle

• 2008 - General Motors Moraine Assembly Plant closes

• 2011 - IRG purchases Moraine Assembly Property

• 2014 - Fuyao Glass purchases the Moraine Assembly Plant, (8th largest international investment in US since 2004)

The members of the City Council at the time the Charter was presented were:

Sherman Carmichael, PresidentEarl BakerRobert ElsnerOra Everetts

Moraine’s First Charter Commission

Thomas WattsJewell BurnsMajor WebbJohn Jones


City of Moraine, 4200 Dryden Road, Moraine, Ohio 45439

A d m i n i s t r a t i o nCity Manager, Clerk of Council, Clerk of Court, Division of Police, Finance Department, Community Development and Building Maintenance, are located in the Administration Building, 4200 Dryden Road, Moraine, Ohio, 45439.

4200 Dryden Road ............................................................ 535.1000 Monday-Friday ...................................... 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Clerk of Council: .................................................................535.1005

Clerk of Courts: ..................................................................535.1010

Monday-Friday .......................................8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Building Permits/Property Maintenance ......................... 535-1038

Police Non-Emergency: .....................................................535.1166

Police Records: .................................................................. 535.1163

Monday-Friday ....................................... 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Rain Out Hotline: ..............................................................535.1228

Taxes: ................................................................................ 535.1026

Website: ................................................... www.ci.moraine.oh.us

N o n - C i t y N u m b e r sMontgomery County Water............................................. 781-2500

Republic Services (trash) ........................................1-800-543-1339

F a c i l i t i e sGerhardt Civic Center (GCC)3050 Kreitzer Road .......................................................... 535.1095

Monday - Saturday ............................. 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. Sunday ................................*Closed (Open for rentals only)

Payne Recreation Center (PRC)3800 Main Street .............................................................. 535.1060

Monday - Friday ...................................6:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. Saturday ...............................................9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Sunday ................................................12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

City of Moraine4200 Dryden Road, Moraine, OH 45439

(937) 535-1000

Documents

2015 ANNUAL REPORT - The City of Moraine Development/Annual...Page 2 2015 Annual Report City of Moraine I am pleased to present our 2015 Annual Report highlighting our many accomplishments