In November, the West Carrollton City Council approved a contract that allows a sand volleyball business to purchase approximately seven acres of city-owned land located at 200 W. Central Ave.

The owners of Spike-It LLC, who also own Setters Beach Volley and Outdoor Lounge in Cincinnati, aim to construct a 17-court indoor and outdoor sand facility that includes a restaurant and bar, as well as space for 350 vehicles. They are also seek-ing a liquor license.

The proposed facility design for the 44,000-square-foot indoor facility and 38,000-square-foot outdoor courts includes a main entrance located at the Miami and W. Central Avenue intersection.

Larry Roberts, one of three co-owners along with Jack Betts and his son, Michael Betts, said the West Carrollton site is ideal because of its close proximity to Interstate 75 and because of the high-participation in volleyball by Dayton residents at its current location and other venues. “Dayton has people that already know how to play sand volleyball,” Roberts said.

The Spike-It business model is built on league-play seven days a week, with op-eration from approximately 6:30 to 11:30 p.m. on weekdays, with earlier start times on the weekends.

The owners hope to have the new $4.5 million facility open by Oct. 1, 2019. Rob-erts said the indoor season typically runs from October through April – and the new building would include heat, fans, and large garage doors to regulate the air flow. During the outdoor season, a second bar, as well as outdoor restrooms and showers will be in operation with approximately 30 to 40 employees during the peak season.

The purchase contract calls for the sale of the acreage at $40,000 per acre, and includes the former Friend Paper office building, which is adjacent to the railroad. Roberts said the company plans to re-evaluate the building for potential redevel-opment at some point down the road after the new building is constructed.

Approximately 12 acres would remain available for future re-development on the former paper mill site. Mark Langdon, of Henkle Schueler Realtors, is the listing broker for the property.

The contract calls for a one-year morato-rium on the city’s sale of adjoining acreage at the site to another business that oper-ates in the food or beverage industry.

City Manager Brad Townsend said the city also aims to address infrastructure improvements along the Central Avenue corridor in the area including streetscape and intersection improvements, as well as the installation of on street parking and the addition of a bicycle path.

Mike Lucking, economic development director, said this proposal is consistent with the city council’s vision for the rede-velopment of the corridor that results in the community becoming a destination location. “Hopefully, this initiative leads to similar redevelopment projects going forward,” he said.

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Dog Tags on Sale Jan. 16 & 30 Representatives from the Mont-gomery County Animal Resource Center will be at the West Car-rollton Civic Center Lobby from 5 to 7 p.m. on Tuesdays, Jan. 16 and 30, to sell dog tags. The cost is $20 for spayed and neutered dogs and $24 for those who’ve not been altered. Cash and check payment is accepted.Credit card payment can also be made online at www.mcohio.org/dogs. The deadline to avoid late fees is Jan. 31. For more information, call (937) 225-4314.

Last Tree Pick-Up Jan. 11West Carrollton residents can discard their cut Christmas trees at the curb on their regular trash col-lection day until Friday, Jan. 11.

Residents are asked to remove all decorations including lights, tinsel and ornaments. Trees should not be placed in bags. Starting on Monday, Jan. 7, the West Carroll-ton service department will con-duct a quarterly large-item trash

collection through Friday, Jan. 11, during residents’ regular collection day. Call (937) 859-8280 for more information.

Artist Rendering by Mitchell Perry Creative, Inc.

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New Prescription Medicine Disposal Box AvailableThanks to a partnership with Rite Aid Foundation’s ‘Safe Medication Disposal Program,’ the West Carrollton Police Department now has a new safe box to safely dispose of prescription medicines.

The public safety initiative is focused on reducing drug accessibility, medication misuse and accidental poisoning among children and adolescents. “The Rite Aid Foundation and KidCents is proud to partner with local law enforce-ment agencies to help address drug abuse and accidental poisonings, both of which pose a serious threat to the health and safety of our nation’s young people,” said Rite Aid Executive Vice President of Phar-macy Jocelyn Konrad. “We look forward to working with the West Carrollton Police Department and law enforcement agen-cies across the country to bring disposal units to the communities we serve and to deliver on The Rite Aid Foundation’s

mission of improving the health and well-being of kids.”

The new medication disposal unit is located inside the police department lobby. The unit is available during busi-ness hours for people to safely dispose of prescription and over-the-counter medications that are no longer needed or have expired.

“Providing our residents with places to easily and safely dispose of un-used medication is one more way we can fight drug abuse in our city and ultimately, make West Carrollton a safer place,” said Police Chief Doug Woodard. “We are proud to partner with KidCents and The Rite Aid Foundation to create a safer environment for our children, fami-lies and community.”

Since its inception in 2001, The Rite Aid Foundation has awarded nearly $39 mil-

lion to non-profit organizations. KidCents was developed by The Rite Aid Founda-tion to provide Rite Aid customers an op-portunity to do even more to help the kids in the communities Rite Aid serves.

Coming This Spring: Second Citizen Fire AcademyStarting on April 9, the West Carrollton Fire Department will host a five-week Citizen’s Fire Academy that will cover a variety of topics ranging from fire extinguisher training, to auto extrica-tion, to medic transportation.

The class will be limited to 12 residents who live or work within the city limits. All participants will receive CPR certification, as well as a shirt, and be recognized at a city council meeting in May.

Interested participants, age 18 and up, should apply at www.westcarrollton.org by Friday, March 29. The classes will be held on Tuesdays from 6 to 9 p.m. from April 9-May 7.

Other topics will include an overview of the department’s financial budget and organizational structure, hose and ladder deployment, medic equipment and fire tools, and fire preven-tion programs.

“We hope to keep the participants engaged and active by providing lots of hands-on opportunities to learn about the department,” Barnett said. All the participants will also have the chance to complete a ride-a-long with the crews. For more information, call the West Carrollton Fire Department at (937) 847-4645.

Students Get Involved in Fire Safety EffortsThree hundred and nine local elementary students worked with their families to test their home smoke detectors during the Fire Department’s Fire Safety Week in mid-October. Four of those students, Harold Schnell Elementary students Leah Pope and Jackson Boehmer and Harry Russell Elementary students Abbey Sharkey and Caylee Benning, were selected to receive breakfast at Station 56 Fire-house and get a ride to school on a fire truck on Friday, Nov. 2. Sixteen children took advantage of the fire department’s promise to supply and install a smoke detector in their home for free.

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P.D. Continues Partnership With Centerville Dispatch

Have you ever wondered what it is really like to be a Police Of-ficer? Do television shows such as CSI and Criminal Minds really show how things happen? In order to offer a better understand-ing of what being a police officer is all about, the West Carrollton Police Department sponsors a yearly Citizen’s Police Academy.

Examples of some of the interesting topics that are covered in this ten-week class include crime scene processing and evidence collection, Taser, defensive tactics, accident investigation and

traffic stops, laws of arrest and search and seizure.

If you are interested in becoming part of the 2019 Citizen’s Police Academy, please email Sgt. Alex Flynn at aflynn@westcar-rollton.org. This class will be starting in August 2019. There is usually a waiting list, so contact Sgt. Flynn early to reserve your spot.

Registration Available for Citzen Police Academy

During the city council meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 13, the West Carrollton city council approved a 10-year contract extension that continues the use of the city of Centerville’s emergency dispatch communications service.

The original contract agreement between the two cities was made in January 2015. West Carrollton Police Chief Doug Wood-ard said the city was forced to re-evaluate the increasing costs of providing in-house emergency dispatch service due to state budget reductions and the rising cost of the required digital equipment upgrades.

The original five-year contract included a first-year base cost of $244,495, with two-percent increases in the remaining years. The new contract starts at $279,235 per year and also calls for a two-percent increase each year.

However, the new contract also includes a provision that West Carrollton will receive a credit of the Public Safety Access Point (PSAP) fees that are obtained through a 9-1-1 surcharge that cell-phone custom-ers pay. West Carrollton will receive a credit of

$8,104 each year, bringing the yearly costs to $258,401 during the first year.

“Merging with Centerville was the option that provided our residents with the clos-est level of service to the one that they had come to expect,” said Brad Townsend, city manager. He said that most residents did not notice any difference when the transition was made. The new contract will continue through Dec. 31, 2028.

Officer Receives Regional AwardOn Nov. 2, West Carrollton Police Officer Bobbie Sel-mon was recognized by The Hundred Club of Dayton for her devotion and commitment to the community. According to Chief Doug Woodard, Officer Selmon has continually gone above and beyond what is required and has repeatedly demonstrated her dedi-cation to the citizens. “We are extremely proud and fortunate to have Of-ficer Selmon as a member of our law enforcement family,” Woodard said.

On Dec. 4, members of the West Carrollton Police and Fire De-partments joined the “Goodnight Lights” event behind Dayton Children’s Hospital.

All agencies present turned on their emergency lights and waved goodnight with their flashlights to the children in the hospital.

Goodnight Lights at Children’s Hospital

Third from right: Officer Bobbie Selmon was recognized with other local police officers and fire fighters.

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During the council meeting on Nov. 13, the West Carrollton city council agreed to purchase the former site of Profile Digital Printing LLC, located at 5449 Marina Dr., as well as Joe’s Garage, located at 5649 Marina Dr.

The city has obtained approval for a $250,000 state capital improvement grant to assist with the purchase of Joe’s Garage. The funds are dispersed through the Ohio Department of Natural Resources for riverfront enhance-ment projects. The purchase agreement calls for a $330,000 purchase price for the .52 acre property.

The city will obtain a loan for the remain-der of the Joe’s Garage purchase cost, as well as for the purchase of .32 acre Profile Digital Printing site, which went out of business earlier this summer. The pro-posed agreement for this property calls

for a $182,000 purchase price.

The city aims to demolish the buildings on both properties and include the space in the city’s long-term redevelopment efforts. The city has obtained a $33,000 Montgomery County development grant to offset the demolition costs.

“These purchases will complete the city’s efforts to consolidate the future redevel-opment efforts of the land along the river,”

said Brad Townsend, city manager.

With these acquisitions, as well as the former Green River Sales property pur-chased at 5641 Marina Drive in November 2016, the city controls approximately 5 acres of riverfront land im-mediately adjacent to Inter-state 75’s exit 47, according

to Mike Lucking, economic development director.

Redevelopment of the area that sits in the city’s Miami Bend Entertainment District and creating a destination location is a top priority for the city council, Lucking said. These properties are also located directly across from the former Carrollton Plaza, 1100 Dixie Dr., that is now under demoli-tion.

City Purchases Riverfront Properties on Marina Dr.

New Business PermitsFastest Labs – South Dayton2078 S. Alex Rd.937-909-9002(drug testing – employment)

Dayton Mobile DJ8 N. Elm St.937-477-2502(wedding entertainment)

GitiTech Group, Ltd.440 Fame Rd.1-866-381-7955(light manufacturing)

Horses and Hogs940 Watertower Ln.937-371-3717(retail – clothing of Western and biker wear and accessories)

Recovery Works113-C E. Central Ave.937-247-9015(counseling)

New Warehouse Under ConstructionA new 55,000 square-foot state-of-the-art logistics distribution facility is currently under construction at 500 Progress Road.

The estimated cost for the Misumi USA facility is approximately $12 million. Approximately 20 new jobs will be created over a four year period, with an estimated payroll of $540,000. The facility is expected to be complete by Summer 2019.

The City of West Carrollton was able to assist in securing a $150,000 ED/GE grant from Montgomery County in support of the project.

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New DJ Business Hosts Grand Opening on Elm StreetDayton Mobile DJ, which recently moved into its new location at 8 N. Elm St., hosted a grand-opening celebration on Nov. 4.

The event included a ribbon cutting, as well as free cupcakes, chair massages, mini-facials, caricature drawings, games, goody bags, and raffle prizes. Claybourne Grille, a food truck vendor, was also on hand.

Dayton Mobile DJ owners, Mitchell and Bri-anna Rowlett, recently moved the business from their home in New Lebanon.

They said they wanted a family-friendly kick-off celebration that also showcased the partners that they’ve regularly worked with at many other special events such as weddings and school dances.

Those partners include: Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa, Cartoona Matata, Angela’s Premier Event Designs, StopBox

Digital Content, Rachel-Bakes & Co., A&S Party Rental.

Mitchell Rowlett said he got his start in the DJ business as a high school freshman in 2001, when a teacher asked him to help pro-vide music at a school middle school dance.

“It went from a hobby to a job,” he said. “I still to this day, do that middle school dance.”

Rowlett said he and his wife picked the West Carrollton location for the easy acces-sibility. “We were looking for a location that was more centralized to the majority of our clients. It’s close to 75, so it worked out really nice,” Rowlett said.

In addition to DJ service, the company provides lighting, backdrops, and photo booths for all types of events.

For more information, call (937) 477-2502 or see www.daytonmobiledj.com.

Mark your calender with these important dates for the upcom-ing trash and recycling schedule.

Christmas trees will be collected through Jan. 11 and should be free from bags, tinsel and decorations. Free large item/bulk trash pick ups will occur during the weeks of: Jan 7-11, May 6-10, July 8-12, and Oct. 7-11.

Trash and recycling collection will be delayed by one day Jan. 1-4, Nov. 28-29 and Dec. 25-27. For more information, call the Utility Clerk’s Office at (937) 859-8280.

The Community-Wide Garage Sale events will be on Saturday, May 4 and October 5.

2019 Trash Collection DatesVacant Home? Call the CityIf you notice a neighboring house that may have recently become vacant, please con-tact the Building Inspection Department so the city can ensure that the water is turned off to prevent broken water pipes in the colder months.

The city will also be able to monitor the property for other prop-erty maintenance issues.

Please call (937) 859-5783 if you notice a property that requires attention.

The National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) flood insurance rates do not differ from company to company or agent to agent. All policy premiums include certain fees and surcharges, so residents should ask the agent about these when discussing a price quote.

The amount residents pay for the policy is calculated based on factors such as:• Year of building construction• Building occupancy• Number of floors• Location of its contents• Flood risk (e.g., its flood zone)• Location of the lowest floor in relation to the Base Flood Elevation on the flood map• Deductible and amount of building and contents coverage

The NFIP’s Preferred Risk Policy (PRP) offers lower-cost protection for homes and apartments in areas of low to moderate flood risk. These areas of moderate or minimal flood hazards are shown as B, C, X, AR, and A99 zones on a Flood Insurance Rate Map.

Residents can request a review of their flood zone designation if they believe the zone the in-surer or lender has determined for the property is incorrect.

There is a congressionally-mandated surcharge added to all NFIP policies. For more information, see www.floodsmart.gov. The city’s planning and community development department can also assist with questions about the flood maps. Call (937) 859-5783.

Understanding Flood Insurance Rates

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CommunityFIRST Robotics will be having a kickoff celebra-tion on Jan. 5. That is the day students will learn the challenges that the robot they construct will face during competitions. Teams will have six weeks to con-struct their robot and develop a marketing plan. Students and their coaches will spend time after school and on weekends during the con-struction period. The Middle School and the High School both have a FIRST (For the Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technol-ogy) Robotics Team. FIRST says robotics is a sport for the mind and the hardest fun you’ve ever had. Our students and coaches would agree! The Middle School finished 8th out of 24 teams in their first ever regional competition in the 2017-18 school year earning them the honor of the top rookie team! The High School won

the 2018 Greater Pittsburgh Regional competition which qualified them for the World Champi-onship competition in Detroit! Local businesses have provided men-tors and financial assistance to the teams. Find out more at www.wcrobot-

ics.org about Pirate Robotics and team sponsors.

The West Carrollton school district has launched the Pirate Pride award to honor individuals and organizations showing pride in the school district. Past recipients have included employ-ees, students, volunteers and even the West Carrollton Fire Department! The firefighters are involved all year with students to promote fire safety and perhaps even inspire some students to become a future firefighter!

Follow our story on Facebook at West Carrollton City Schools and Twitter at WC City Schools. A mix of stories, pictures and events are posted to keep the community informed about what is happening behind school doors. There is even an occasional Throwback Thursday as we show you faces from the past. If a school closing or delay occurs, the district makes the announce-ment first on Facebook and Twitter.

The district webpage at westcarrollton-schools.com is another avenue to follow what is happening in the West Carrollton School District!

W.C. Schools Update: Robotics Club, Pirate Pride

Early bird pricing ends Jan. 5, 2019 for the YMCA Winter Sports leagues which include Youth & Teen Basketball; Youth Indoor Soccer and Youth Volleyball.

Youth Basketball includes ages 3-12. Teen Basketball includes Junior High (7th & 8th Grades) and High School (9th-12th). Youth Indoor Soccer includes ages 3-12. Youth Volleyball has an Under 10 Team and Middle School (ages 11-14) teams.

Early Bird Pricing is $34 for Members and $68 for Non-Members. A Parents Meeting will be held on Jan. 7 for all teams.

For more information about youth sports, call Tyson Skidmore at (937)

866-9622 or email tskidmore@daytonymca.org

Winter Youth Swim Lessons will begin on Jan. 7 for a variety of levels including Parent/Child Lessons, PreSchool Stages 1-4, Youth Stages 1-6 and Adults.

Monthly Group Lesson Session fees are $17 for Members-once a week; $34-twice a week and $51-three times a week. For Non-Mem-bers, the costs are $33, $66, $99. Private lessons are also available.

Lifeguard Training, for ages 16 and up, will be available Feb. 15-24; March 22-31;

April 26-May 5 and May 10-19. Cost is $185 for members, $235 for Non-Mem-bers. For more information, call Jessika Brin-egar, Aquatics Director at (937) 866-9622 or e-mail jbrinegar@daytonymca.org.

Upcoming YMCA Programs; Sign Up Now

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The West Carrollton School District will host the fourth-annual Chili Cook-Off be-tween firefighters from the West Carrollton Fire Depart-ment, Moraine Fire Depart-ment and Miami Valley Fire District from 5 to 7 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 15 at the High School Cafeteria.

Residents are encouraged to join the fun, sample the chili, and vote for their favorite recipe.

The chili is free, but donations are accepted to benefit Pirate Packs, a program that provides food for the weekend for 300 local students, who are in need. For more information, see www.piratepacks.org.

Renovated Library Offers New Space, New Programs

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We’re baaaack…..Please stop by to see your newly remodeled library!

Adult Programs:Healthy Living for Your Brain and Body – registration requested - 10-11 a.m. Jan. 12

50 Habits for a Happy Life - 10-11 a.m. Feb. 9

Monthly Book Club: Book Group members will vote to select titles to be read. Check in at the West Carrollton branch library for up-dates! New members are always welcome. 7 - 8:15 p.m. Jan. 14, Feb. 11 and March 11

Teen Programs:Stop by and meet our new Teen Services Librarian, Sarah Beavers. Q’mmunity: Teen LGBT+ Hangout - 4:30-5:30 p.m. Jan. 11, Feb. 8 & March 8Anime Club - 3:30-4:30 p.m. Jan. 17, Feb. 14 & March 21Button Making - 3-4:30 p.m. Jan. 9 Fandom Jeopardy- 3 -4 p.m. Jan. 16Marble Magnets - 3-4:30 p.m. Jan. 23Giant Games - 3-4:30 p.m. Jan. 30 Inksanity: Teen Art Studio - 4:30-5:30 p.m. Jan. 22, Feb. 19 Introduction to Photography- 4-5 p.m. Jan. 24Perler Beads - 3-4:30 p.m. Feb. 6 Random Fandom - 3-4:30 p.m. Feb. 13 Teen Advisory Board - 3 -4:30 p.m. Feb. 20Guitar Pick DIY - 3-4:30 p.m. Feb. 27 Coding Club - 3-4:30 p.m. March 6 Slime DIY - 3-4:30 p.m. March 7

Duct Tape DIY - 3-4:30 p.m. March 13 Taking Better Notes with Sketch-notes - 4-5 p.m. March 15 Teen Safe Driving Simulator- 4:30-6:30 p.m. March 19Teen Movie - 3-4:30 p.m. March 27

Family Funday Pro-grams:Food Showdown - 4-5 p.m. Jan. 8 Lego @ The Library - 4-5 p.m. Jan. 9, Feb. 13, March 13 Is it Magic or Science? - 4-5 p.m. Jan. 25Family Funday: Robots! - 4-5 p.m. Feb. 5Interactive Family Movie Matinee: Frozen - 2-4 p.m. Feb. 16 Meet 4 Paws for Ability - 6-6:45 p.m. Feb. 21

Affrilachian Tales - 4-5 p.m. Feb. 23 Meet Lyn Ford, a fourth generation, na-tionally-recognized Affrilachian storyteller extraordinaire! What’s Affrilachian? This wonderful word refers to the rich heritage of African Americans from the Appalachian region of the U.S. Sit back and enjoy Ms. Ford’s “home-fried” folktales and original stories rooted in her family’s multicultural traditions. Children and adults alike will en-joy this heartwarming, humorous program.

Read Across America: Dr. Seuss Party - 10 am-2 p.m.

March 2 Bowling 4-5 p.m. March 5

Breakout Bookclub:The Wild Robot by Peter Brown - 4 p.m. Jan. 31Pax by Sara Pennypacker - 4 p.m. Jan. 28The BFG by Roald Dahl - 4 p.m. March 28

Story Times: Toddler & Preschool Dance PartyMondays, 10 a.m. Jan. 28, Feb. 4, 11, 18, 25; March 4, 11, 18, 25Baby & Toddler Story timeTuesdays, 10:30 am Jan. 8, 15, 22, 29; Feb. 5, 12, 19, 26; March 5, 12, 19, 26 Preschool Story timeTuesdays, 1 p.m. - Jan. 8, 15, 22, 29; Feb. 5, 12, 19, 26; March 5, 12, 19, 26

At their meeting on Nov. 14, the West Carrollton School Board awarded the Miami Valley Fire District, Moraine Fire Department and West Carrollton Fire Department with the Pirate Pride award. The departments were honored for being involved with the students, promoting fire safety, and inspiring students to consider a role as a future firefighter.

Schools Recognize Local Fire Depts.

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CommunityBoard & Commission Volunteers Serve Essential Roles

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West Carrollton relies on volunteers to fulfill charter-required boards and commissions. Several local residents also volunteer for community events or regularly serve one in the Civic Center. Thank you to all the volunteers who gave their time in 2018.

They include: Board of Water & Sewer AdjustmentDaniel Bir

Board of Zoning Appeals Clay Bates, Charles Gau, Jim Folker, Janet Myers, Misty Potts

City Beautiful CommissionDeborah L. Clark, Will Clark, Paula Ferriell Kristen Hammond, Doug Lucas, Lauren Williams Community Events VolunteersJason Barton, Jason Johnston, Stewart Oswalt Finance Department VolunteersBill Gilman, Renee’ Peters, Phyllis Poffen-berger, June Richardson, Libby Storer

Income Tax Board of ReviewLori Dashewich, Norris Vance, Jim Bowers

Personnel Appeals Board Deborah Ferguson, Lori Reed Planning CommissionDoug Fields, Roger Gibson, Kim Hagerman, Rebecca Lucas, Domi-nic Rinaldi, Police Chaplains Ed Doolin, Terry Harding Recreation BoardWill Clark, Kasandra Cooper, Vikki Moore, Jack Haag, Bill Parsons Community Reinvestment Area Housing CouncilDaniel Helstrom, Steve E. Wilson

Tax Incentive Review Council Dr. Nick Weldy Superintendent, MVCTC; Dr. Richard Gates Superintendent, Jef-ferson Twp. School District; Dr. Andrea Townsend, Superintendent, West Car-rollton School District; Karl L. Keith Audi-tor, Montgomery County; Steven Naas Executive Director, County Corp; David Vail Superintendent, Miamisburg School District; Erik Collins Director, Montgom-ery Co. Community & Economic Develop-ment

City CouncilMayor, Jeff SannerDeputy Mayor, Richard BarnhartAngie FrymanLeanne NashHarold RobinsonJill TomlinAmanda Zennie

Do you know anyone interested in building a new house in West Carrollton?

There are several properties available throughout the city for single-family construction.

For more information including locations, lot dimen-sions, zoning regulations and price, call the Planning and Community Development Office at (937) 859-5783.

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City Budget Forecast On Par With 2008 LevelsThe 2019 West Carrollton city bud-get was officially approved during the Nov. 27 city council meeting.

The financial projections show the general fund budget and other city funds expected to break-even in 2019.

The budget spending levels are ap-proximately the same as they were in 2008, said Tom Reilly, finance director.

Approximately 70 percent or $6.7 million is designated to public safety including the police and fire departments. About 11 percent of the budget is spent on general government costs, 10 percent is spent on community planning and inspection and 9 percent covers parks and recreation.

Reilly said the biggest obstacle in funding local government operations continues to be the state government budget deci-sions to reduce local government revenue sources.

The State of Ohio has eliminated more than $1 million dollars per year from the city’s budget.

Reilly said that amount equates to 70 percent of the fire department budget or the equivalent of losing five businesses similar in size of NuVasive.

“We like to say what has the state done for you today with that money,” Reilly said.

For about $90 per month per household, the city provides residents with clean water, sewer services, trash pick-up, leaf collection, snow removal, safe streets,

neighborhood property maintenance, parks and recreation services, police response, EMT service, tax prepartion assistance, and more.

“That amount is less than many of the other bills that you pay each month and it provides a lot more services,” Reilly said. “The city has an impact

on every resident’s life every single day,” Reilly said.

He said the state leaders have made bud-get decisions on the backs of local entities who are forced to come up with ways to continue to provide essential basic services with less money each year.

The budget reflects a 2 percent cost of living increase for employees.

For questions about the 2019 budget, call (937) 859-8288.

Demolition began on Nov. 5 on the former Carrollton Plaza Shopping Center on E. Dixie Drive.

After the demolition kick-off event, Green City Demolition, the contractor for the project, quickly began clearing utilities, removing buildings, abating asbestos materials and closing wells.

The project is managed by Patriot Engineering and Environmental, Inc., and is expected to be complete by the spring 2019.

Much of the concrete and asphalt will be crushed, compacted and used to level off the sloped elevation at the site, according to Mike Lucking, economic development director for the city of West Carrollton.

The city purchased the property in April 2017. “We know the property will have much more value to developers when it’s cleared,” Lucking said.

The property is a key parcel in the city’s future plans for the Mi-ami Bend Entertainment District, which is located adjacent to the Great Miami River with immediate access to Interstate 75.

“With the location being at the gateway to our city and in

view of approximately 100,000 vehicles traveling by each day on the highway, this property presents an excellent redevel-opment potential,” Lucking said. “We’re looking forward to actively working with the development community to find the right end-user for this site.

The Miami Valley Communications Council has been docu-menting the demolition with a camera drone and plans to create a time lapse video when the project is complete.

The video will be posted at: https://www.westcarrollton.org/city-council-meeting-videos/

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Parks & RecreationWant to Join a Scavenger Hunt?

Join the hunt – the scavenger hunt exploring the city of West Carrollton. The hunt will take you around the city’s parks, landmarks, and local businesses. There will be prizes at

different places along the route. This event is for kids and adults. Teams should be 4-6 people. You will need one mode of transportation per team. Date: Saturday, March 16 Time: 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Location: Meet at the Civic Center (all team members need to be present to begin) Cost: Free

Paint Your Own CanvasWant to “brush up” on your paint-ing skills? Join us for a winter themed painting experience. A canvas, paint, and brushes will be provided. Artists of all abilities ages 10 and up (with an adult) are welcome. Registration is required. Register under the Parks and Rec section at www.westcarrollton.org or in person at the Civic Center.

Date: Saturday, Jan. 26Time: 1 -2 p.m. Location: Civic Center Community RoomCost: $10 per person

Get ready for Trivia Night! The Parks and Recreation Depart-ment along with El Rancho Grande Mexican restaurant will be sponsoring an adult trivia night (18 and over.) Prizes will be awarded to the top three teams. Bring your knowledge and your appetite! Registration is required. Reg-ister under the Parks and Rec section at www.westcarrollton.org or in person at the Civic Center.

Date: Tuesday, Feb. 26 Time: 6 – 8 p.m.Location: El Rancho Grande, 2008 S Alex RoadCost: Trivia is Free. Food and beverages available for pur-chase.

Are You the Master of Trivia?

QPT Fun Day Activities for Grades 3-5Need something for your kids to do during the next QPT day? The Parks & Rec Dept is starting new program to provide kids a fun and creative day off of school. This first program will be an outing to Carillon Historical Park where the kids will partici-pate in one of their education programs led by their staff. Lunch and transportation will be provided. Registration is required and space is limited to 20 children. Register under the Parks and Rec section at www.westcarrollton.org or in per-son at the Civic Center. Registration is open now and ends January 23.

Date: Wednesday, Jan. 30Time: 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.Location: Drop off and pick up at the Civic Center Cost: $15 per child

Aerobics With Julie Join a fun, energetic exercise class at 6:30 p.m. on Monday and Wednesday evenings held at the Senior Citizens Center, 10 E. Central Ave. (This class is for all ages.) Session 1: Jan. 7 - Feb. 13 - 6 weeks$36 for both nights, $18 for 1 night per week. Session 2: Feb. 18 - March 20 - 5 weeks$30 for 2 nights, $15 for 1 night per week. (No classes March 24-31) Session 3: April1 - May 22- 8 weeks$48 for 2 nights, and $24 for 1 night per week.

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If you are anxious to start planning your next family reunion or graduation party, March 1 is the date that West Carrollton residents can begin making park shelter reservations for dates that occur between Memorial Day and Labor Day.

Non-residents can make reservations starting on April 1.

Wilson Park offers a pavilion and three shelters, picnic tables, electricity, water, two playgrounds, restrooms, as well as a basketball court, sand volleyball court and tennis courts.

Other reservable shelters are available at Weidner Park, Leiwig Park and Hintermeister Park. All parks observe the leash law for dogs.

Reservations can be made in person at the Civic Center, Mon-day through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Requests can also be made online at www.westcarrollton.org/park-shelter-reservation/

The parks and recreation depart-ment has a Me-morial Park Bench program that allows residents to pay tribute to loved ones.

There are a variety of places in many parks where the

benches can be placed - including Wilson Park, the Soccer Complex and Weidner Park.

Prices range from $700 to $1,100 depending on the style. Order time requires approximately six weeks,

Upon inquiry, parks staff can mail residents an information packet and follow up to discuss the options.

For more information, call the parks and recreation depart-ment at (937) 859-5182.

Shelter Reservations BeginMemorial Park Benches Available

Little League Baseball - Shanna Fischer - (937) 829-2066Rec Soccer - Bryan Bayless- (937) 510-5592Football & Cheer - Mike Adams - (937) 231-5424WAVES Swim Team - Karen Locke - (937) 748-9233Basketball - Anthony Allen - (937) 231-1529South Dayton Fastpitch - Mike Adams - (937) 231-5424Pirate Youth Wrestling-Nathan Huffman (937) 380-9395

YouthSports Contacts

The Senior Citizen’s Community Center, located at 10 E. Central Ave., is available for parties, showers, dinners and other events.

The center can be rented out on Friday evenings or Sunday af-ternoons. However, it cannot be used for sales or events in which money is exchanged.

The center has the capacity for 120 people - with the availablity of 75 chairs, 15 4x4 tables, 5 4x8 tables and 1 round table.There is also access to a full kitchen and restrooms. The center also has two leather couches, a piano, billiards table and podium.

Reservations can be made in person at the Civic Center or online at www.westcarrollton.org/senior-citi-zen-center-reservation/ with paid security deposit, which will be refunded approximately 10-14 business days after the event.

For more information, call (937) 859-5182.

Senior Citizen’s Center Available for Rental

Visitors to the Civic Center will notice changes to the recep-tion counters in the finance departments, as well as the Parks and Recreation and Community Planning Departments.

Due to recent lobby door installations, the Night Deposit Box for the Utility Clerk’s Office at the West Carrollton Civic Center Lobby is now located directly under the payment window.

Reminder: the next utility bill will be due in January. Any late payments are automatically assessed at 10-percent late fee. In addition to cash or check, payments for water, sewer and trash collection can be made online at https://www.westcar-rollton.org (a 2-percent service fee applies.) Residents should be aware that payments made via bank transfer typically require a 7-10 business day window (each bank is different) for the payment to be processed and the funds delivered to the city. Bank payments that are received after the deadline are also assessed the late fee.

Civic Center Under Renovation

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Please Join Us:Regularly scheduled monthly meetings held at the West Carrollton Civic Center 300 E. Central Ave.

City Council2nd & 4th Tuesday 6:30 p.m.

City Beautiful Commission3rd Thursday 7:00 p.m.

Recreation Board3rd Tuesday 6:30 p.m

Planning Commission1st Thursday 6 p.m.

Board Of Zoning Appeals2nd Thursday 6:30 p.m.

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City Council Mayor Jeff Sanner.......................................859-8000 jsanner@westcarrollton.org

Rick Barnhart ...............................................859-8713 rbarnhart@westcarrollton.org

Angie Fryman .............................................361-5911 afryman@westcarrollton.org Leanne Nash ................................................673-1007 lnash@westcarrollton.org Harold Robinson .........................................847-2111 hrobinson@westcarrollton.org

Jill Tomlin .....................................................510-3216 jtomlin@westcarrollton.org

Amanda Zennie...........................................344-1762 azennie@westcarrollton.org

City Services City Manager..............................................847-4633 Building Inspection.................................859-5184 Economic Development........................859-5184 Fire Department Administration........847-4645 Income Tax..................................................859-8288 Parks & Recreation....................................859-5182 Planning/Community Dev....................859-5783 Police Department...................................859-3688 Public Relations.........................................847-4634 Streets/Refuse............................................859-8280 Water/Sewer...............................................859-8280

Community Services Board of Elections......................................225-5656 Bogg Food Ministry ..................................435-6181 Bureau of Motor Vehicles ........................866-9511 Montgomery Co. Auditor .......................225-4326 Post Office ....................................................859-5163 West Carrollton Branch Library .............496-8962 West Carrollton School System ............859-5121 WIC .................................................................859-7974 W.C. Food Pantry .......................................847-2274

Calendar of Events Jan. 1-4: Trash & Recycling Pick-Up Is Delayed by 1 Day Jan. 2: Senior Center Reservations BeginJan. 7-11 Bulk/Large Item Trash CollectionFeb. 18: President’s Day, Civic Center Closed Trash & Recycling Remain on Regular ScheduleMarch 1: Park Shelter Reservations Begin for Residents March 10: Daylight Savings Time Begins (Check Detectors)April 1: Park Shelter Reservations Begin for Non-Residents

Administration:managersoffice@westcarrollton.orgCommunity Development:plan@westcarrollton.orgParks & Recreation:parks@westcarrollton.orgPolice Department:police@westcarrollton.org Fire Department:fireadmin@westcarrollton.org

Contact the City by E-MailHuman Resources:hrmanager@westcarrollton.orgFinance Department:FinanceDir@westcarrollton.orgEconomic Development:ed@westcarrollton.orgService Department:service@westcarrollton.orgPublic Relations:publicrelations@westcarrollton.org

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