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The council’s acceptance followed a 45‑minute presentation by consultant Keith Roadhouse of Brandstetter Carroll (presented in the meeting as Brandcenter Carroll) and remarks by Brent (Parks Director), who led the plan process. The plan — described by presenters as a ‘‘vision plan’’ rather than a master plan — recommends focusing early investments on three large parks (Aura Everett, Deer Meadow and Wax Park), improving maintenance and signage, expanding trails and connectivity, and developing programming and marketing to increase resident use.

Why it matters: Council was told Moraine has roughly 7,000 residents but a daytime worker population of about 14,000; planners recommended investments that aim to serve both residents and the daytime workforce. The plan is intended to align park operations with community‑identified needs, strengthen fiscal responsibility, and help the city pursue grants and partnerships.

Key recommendations presented: upgrade playgrounds and restrooms; add shade, trees and drinking fountains; evaluate an outdoor aquatic facility via a feasibility study (the plan does not commit to building a pool); create a signature splash pad or amphitheater at Wax Park; expand trails and improve river access; evaluate a dog park and expanded disc golf and fields at Deer Meadow; and repurpose and renovate the civic center to support programming. The presentation included an action plan with more than 100 tasks, categorized by timeframe (0–2 years, 3–6 years, 7–10 years), responsible party and funding approach.

Council members and staff discussed operational details such as childcare/children’s‑space needs at the recreation center, staffing and marketing to boost participation. Parks staff noted that past attempts to run drop‑in childcare programs had low utilization and the space used was larger than necessary; consultants recommended monitoring demand and designing scalable, space‑efficient child‑care or supervised‑kids options if warranted.

Outcome and next steps: Council adopted a formal resolution accepting the vision plan. Staff and the parks department were directed to use the plan’s action checklist to prioritize items for upcoming budgets and to pursue feasibility work (for example, a study for an aquatic facility) and grant or partnership opportunities. No immediate capital appropriation was approved at the meeting; council members expressed interest in beginning projects this year as budgets allow.

Discussion versus decision: Adoption of the vision plan is a formal acceptance of the document; the resolution does not itself appropriate funds or authorize construction. Specific capital projects and funding will require separate council action.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Committee of the Whole 05-08-2025","oneSentenceSummary","Council formally accepted the Moraine Community Parks and Recreation Vision Plan after a presentation by consultant Brandstetter Carroll (presented in transcript as Brandcenter Carroll); the plan prioritizes upgrades to three major parks, improved amenities, trails, programming and an action checklist.","taxTitle","Moraine City Council, Moraine, Montgomery County, Ohio","taxId",69285,"location","Ohio","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6243938,"Council asks staff to draft legislation supporting proposed MVCC–Maveca merger",269,601000,870000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3236996-4c30e5e361fd0b3845786b802bf6b43b&start=601&end=870","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3236996-4c30e5e361fd0b3845786b802bf6b43b/thumbnail_601000.jpg","/articles/6243938/Ohio/Council-asks-staff-to-draft-legislation-supporting-proposed-MVCCMaveca-merger","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6243938-855c80629f7a77b3147af368a65c9e98/orig.mp4?Expires=1771181337&Signature=hM1YSy1nGsFGpx05YaSoHOZsY454mECbgUU45Au4yjpeWQi7rW11FX9dlyUyYu7e7-p-N6LcLR5mQ3OccIjU1fwsZMAbp0egJ3dwPz3ES1Z5dODbsErLD8okZpg9icRFbHrU21VzoW2ruFsySe3SuUNnjm5OKFt4d71tQpVYvG~CQGhDr2LylL-Cxj8ncuvusgBX6Vxxu~IkGPAshThwhnaIcPWIJ1AYlM5bg5Uk4u3j1oIi0fkeQgrEfT3U29XQ8PxwchRx4fsyanpiq05sL9hbKIiftCCMhJq7ezR0Taeh5jU-hPczfmgOiG8iP0jBmoPk50z4Xu8DGMo3JGhFKw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","MORAINE, Ohio — Moraine council members voted Thursday to ask staff to prepare legislation supporting a proposed merger between the Miami Valley Communications Council (MVCC) and the Miami Valley Educational Computer Association (Maveca), a union that presenters said would form an umbrella council of governments to preserve long‑term services.

Why it matters: Council was told the two organizations provide shared services — including a tactical crime suppression unit, GovTech city‑manager collaboration, professional training, and shared IT infrastructure — that benefit Moraine and neighboring jurisdictions. Staff said both organizations face funding pressure; MVCC relies in part on franchise‑fee revenue that is shrinking as cable subscriptions decline.

City Manager (presenting the item) described a strategic‑planning initiative in which MVCC and Maveca leadership proposed creating a new umbrella COG (presented in the meeting as the Miami Valley Technology and Communications Group, MBTCG in the presentation) that would leave MVCC and Maveca operating under the umbrella while consolidating back‑office functions and assets. The presentation said the new structure could preserve services and produce savings by leveraging Maveca’s IT infrastructure, located in Yellow Springs, and by folding existing facilities and staff into the new entity.

Council discussion focused on continuity of services, board structure and staffing: staff said the existing MVCC board is composed of eight member communities (including Moraine, Kettering, Centerville, Springboro, Miamisburg, West Carrollton, Oakwood and Germantown) and that those eight communities would be required to pass enabling legislation to support the merger. The presentation said the new umbrella board would retain separate MVCC and Maveca boards and that the entities would continue to deliver services under the new governance structure.

Outcome and next steps: Council member moved and the council approved a motion requesting staff draft legislation to support the merger. No ordinance adopting the merger was voted at this meeting; staff will prepare legislation and present it for future council consideration.

Discussion versus decision: The council’s motion requested preparation of legislation (direction to staff). Council did not enact merger legislation or change governance at this meeting.","Council voted to request legislation to support a proposed merger of two regional councils/associations — the Miami Valley Communications Council and Miami Valley Educational Computer Association — into a larger council-of‑governments entity.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6243944,"Moraine council agrees to hold public hearings on potential natural-gas aggregation program",295,65000,360000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3236996-4c30e5e361fd0b3845786b802bf6b43b&start=65&end=360","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3236996-4c30e5e361fd0b3845786b802bf6b43b/thumbnail_65000.jpg","/articles/6243944/Ohio/Moraine-council-agrees-to-hold-public-hearings-on-potential-natural-gas-aggregation-program","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6243944-84e1bb342b85fb995741be5fa60c2834/orig.mp4?Expires=1771181337&Signature=Tst1c4V6j~OyuUs4428zVQGd1g61t05aN0HdLIXcDnd3l6c2S0x014iurSOQrkeX1iUtGU8BdlbXaF8DSaHayuUMsQLR64F8P1ENDrvn6FYtXC9FBAd3sAWCk3o61oO2rsDgXRFyZdgKSXTwyzj2b0dQQsQosiq2jA7~qMEmGrbAaY~v94QBAb6TMinQ1W3-t9Fp6BV9fx3MHEWJxYKklZGF0zGiuiqMw83aKUhLlzZjSRCsv72fSubGmd9ThqsIZuFA5FtBxYJcaWS9k2HEvSHjJoue~vU5xiK7ulJ8i6osxVpIdskDfV41~56SWDjYsF56JIps~yg5L0xU3VTq~A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","MORAINE, Ohio — The Moraine City Council agreed Thursday to schedule the two public hearings required by the Ohio Revised Code before the city would consider joining a regional natural-gas aggregation program run through the Miami Valley Communications Council (MVCC) and managed by Palmer Energy.

City Manager presented the proposal and recommended holding the hearings to preserve the city’s ability to participate in gas aggregation in the future; council members then voted to set the hearings. Council made the decision by roll call after brief discussion and will schedule the two hearings with the statutory two-week public-notice period.

Why it matters: Natural-gas aggregation would allow Moraine to combine the buying power of multiple jurisdictions so a contractor can solicit a single rate for a large customer base. City staff said aggregation can shield residents and small businesses from sudden market swings, but it does not guarantee savings every month because gas prices fluctuate.

City Manager told council that Palmer Energy — the contractor used previously for the city’s electric aggregation — and the MVCC (also referred to in the presentation as NBCC/MVCC) can run a gas aggregation program for participating jurisdictions. The city manager said one council member reported a currently locked retail rate of 0.0699 (per therm) through Ohio Natural Gas while the proposed 20‑month aggregation offer discussed in the presentation would price gas at 0.07069 per therm. The city manager emphasized that aggregation is an opt‑out program: all customers in participating jurisdictions would be included automatically but could opt out without a fee.

Council members asked whether the aggregation rate would include delivery or other fees and were told the proposed bid would be an ‘‘apples‑to‑apples’’ quote; the presented 0.07069 figure would be the locked commodity rate if the city later joined the program. The city manager also noted that the electric aggregation currently in place will expire at the end of the year and that staff and the MVC are negotiating follow‑on electric terms.

Outcome and next steps: Council moved and approved a motion to schedule the two public hearings required by Ohio law; the hearings will include a Palmer Energy representative to answer resident questions. No ordinance to join an aggregation was adopted at the meeting; holding the hearings preserves the option to bring legislation later.

Discussion versus decision: The hearing‑scheduling motion is a procedural decision to comply with the Ohio Revised Code’s public‑hearing requirements. Council did not vote to enter into a gas aggregation contract at this meeting and did not set a final contract term or effective date.","Council authorized two public hearings on joining a regional natural-gas aggregation program, after city staff described how aggregation could reduce volatility though not guarantee month-to-month savings.","actionData","errors"]

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Moraine adopts Community Parks and Recreation Vision Plan and directs staff to begin implementation planning

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