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Stubbe said the department became nationally accredited in February 2018 and has since responded to large events including tornado outbreaks in 2019 and the COVID‑19 pandemic. He highlighted a recent “guard care” event, organized with the Ohio Department of Health and other partners, that provided more than $600,000 worth of medical services and served more than 1,000 people.

Stubbe said the department provided more than 30,000 counts of service across Greene County last year and that the department will be on the ballot this fall for a levy. He also noted routine public‑health activity the public might see, including mosquito spraying for the season and restaurant inspections.

In response to a council question about current infectious‑disease issues, Stubbe mentioned a measles outbreak affecting people who had not been vaccinated but said there have been no documented cases among vaccinated people and no local outbreak in Greene County. He encouraged residents to use county resources and said the department appreciates community support.

Council thanked Stubbe for the update and invited the health department to return periodically.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Bellbrook - May 12, 2025 Regular City Council Meeting - May 12, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Noah Stubbe, deputy health commissioner for Greene County Public Health, briefed the council on recent department activities — accreditation, disaster response, a large guard care event that delivered about $600,000 in services — and mentioned the department’s levy will appear on the fall ballot.","taxTitle","Bellbrook City Council, Bellbrook, Greene County, Ohio","taxId",72802,"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},6562462,"Resident urges council to allow backyard chickens for single‑family homes",31,449000,480000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3276057-370cec6e7278677f363b6e6cbc094dc1&start=449&end=480","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3276057-370cec6e7278677f363b6e6cbc094dc1/thumbnail_449000.jpg","/articles/6562462/Ohio/Resident-urges-council-to-allow-backyard-chickens-for-singlefamily-homes","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6562462-eb88343fe0abaf99bd648ee5454f55a4/orig.mp4?Expires=1771166080&Signature=EkYBPgyQBfnZWhiNy4fy7aD7S-6gH86gTmxye40rxrDmkT3HmxCnot7A62qk0yGRkKt3ubGLztUgglKILUgBOAtVKJwMKSPXpgh2Gp9Bkzi51KQXsVEYpiSUyOWYC81XTuLA3kBDwFvzjgnYYR0HLr1kyjYlc72TR6NuXQWOvlBw6QaZnJQrlnaBBlAGLJ-nTRX4pHHcs2ts4x5YdhgV06a0Dafr55y-SDcbZYeryjE5Ym45-qBkPG5CNPwD9mPFavK4Hd7amvgA-80ZDxFIOLUHQzrHJOtnMu~rdFz8YSnlFu-O0eqVorFDpw4JQ4os9IByRc7uJIRg4qyiCoZ4lw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","At the start of the meeting’s public‑comment portion, resident Mike Landis of 4294 Clearview Court spoke in support of a draft change to the city’s zoning ordinance to allow chickens on single‑family lots.

“I live at 4294 Clearview Court. And, we're here today to voice our support for the proposed draft to the change in zoning ordinance to allow chickens for 1 single family residences,” Landis said. He asked council to move the draft forward.

Council did not take action on the item during the meeting; the comment was entered for the record and city staff noted no additional speakers came forward during the public comment period.","A Bellbrook resident told council he supports a draft zoning change that would allow chickens at single‑family residences and asked council to advance the measure.",{"_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},6562467,"Bellbrook adopts ordinance to join regional negotiations on street‑lighting rates",271,508000,779000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3276057-370cec6e7278677f363b6e6cbc094dc1&start=508&end=779","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3276057-370cec6e7278677f363b6e6cbc094dc1/thumbnail_508000.jpg","/articles/6562467/Ohio/Bellbrook-adopts-ordinance-to-join-regional-negotiations-on-streetlighting-rates","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6562467-b5429e2b297693e11ecce9e7e9048ed8/orig.mp4?Expires=1771166080&Signature=m5SGUBDT8E6L-TlzXReoW-m9m-YX4aKlWEdymgnmv4QK5qAh3AtIF3HDKt8Phl-hbZh3YXl6YRLOJJyLk79PWvs8v57KpOQSjMUJM6bwdtTTF5t4YMaGcUzW4NqZMtN-TC0a04ipGdD~ybH7pBJEytf49ll2XqjlEFoeRZOj9i7VjOCbF5Dt-Rxqxwk-7WBFO1LQUtycWe2JqRJD~MOJ5iTkfjZDU3SmCnhu6Nu~BWWMLeh~9-lsFQOptmnFMV9ifKS57KqMi-QEjYD~pbgHEtIoes7CwocrYjYpiXExz1eXx5uCH3NnUAnPwdbLXKlinjh0v3TiynwXnWuTExDAfA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Bellbrook City Council adopted Ordinance 2025‑O‑06 authorizing the city manager to participate with other municipalities in the region to negotiate a single price schedule for street lighting services.

Deputy Mayor Mary Havens read the ordinance, which cites Ohio Revised Code Section 743.28(B) (presented in the ordinance text as “74.28 bravo”) as authorizing two or more municipal corporations to jointly negotiate a price schedule under which an electric light company furnishes street‑lighting services.

City staff told council the city is currently contracting with Miami Valley Lighting LLC and DPL Energy Resources (also referenced as AES) and that the present contract expires Dec. 31, 2025. Staff said the city is a member of the Miami Valley Communications Council, which will manage logistics and legal representation for the joint negotiations.

With no public comment on the ordinance, the council moved and seconded adoption. The roll call recorded “yes” votes from Councilman Ashley, Councilman Greenwood, Councilman Harding, Deputy Mayor Mary Havens, Councilman Hope and Mayor Schweller; the motion carried.

The ordinance states the joint negotiation is limited to street‑lighting service and contains the council’s finding that prior deliberations occurred in open meetings in compliance with Ohio’s open‑meeting law.","The council adopted Ordinance 2025‑O‑06 authorizing the city manager to participate in a regional negotiation committee to seek a unified price schedule for street lighting service contracts.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6562471,"Council authorizes city staff to help school district plan redevelopment of 51 Southeast Street",818,2669000,3487000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3276057-370cec6e7278677f363b6e6cbc094dc1&start=2669&end=3487","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3276057-370cec6e7278677f363b6e6cbc094dc1/thumbnail_2669000.jpg","/articles/6562471/Ohio/Council-authorizes-city-staff-to-help-school-district-plan-redevelopment-of-51-Southeast-Street","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6562471-14a3b4644a115319cb9fb1cf6493f22f/orig.mp4?Expires=1771166080&Signature=KWCI316OerTSRmDghPIc6qzxC0uUtubOEgM02xdsmxEKq8lquUq0An5dDawcpd53bgHlWu2E4c~by1zRUm8rwrabK6h8CWElVrHLcdzNlp9Ewf6Ekz6~MOXkggYpJyjmiwCSWmOcxSlgDbtsl0XdISS-oJWoqfMcc6EahEH3OO4pmtAQeIvgffvwA59n~itIfTz0cz71La1O16Q3WWn1VVZG08-tUCAvvSyFwzAX3IDy6WDCMjwJKOB91Emc62FhI82pp5~tXinfwEi~opJMUBvUbiiGrZG9dawHJgUBZaBcv7zeIiRBWbN8d9ZnviP1NZSjKDWm~jmsCm6PbuJfmQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Bellbrook City Council on Tuesday adopted Resolution 2025‑R‑11 authorizing the city manager to assist the Bellbrook‑Sugar Creek Local School District in preparing a redevelopment plan for the district‑owned property at 51 Southeast Street.

The resolution says the city does not intend to purchase the property or use city funds; instead it authorizes municipal and economic development processes — including use of the Community Improvement Corporation (CIC) — to support redevelopment at no cost to the city. The CIC is identified in council remarks as a nonprofit economic development arm the city formed to provide tools for real‑estate redevelopment and incentive opportunities.

Councilman Harding presented the resolution and Rob, the city manager, described the initiative as an opportunity to revitalize underused property and to coordinate the school district, the CIC and potential private developers. “The goal is to use the city resources in the process to find an end user and get that property redeveloped,” Rob said.

Representatives from the Bellbrook‑Sugar Creek Local School District attended the meeting. The district’s superintendent said the board has held town halls and public meetings since October to gather community input and to consider redevelopment options. The superintendent said the board’s objective is a long‑term, community‑focused outcome rather than maximizing short‑term proceeds.

Council members praised the district’s outreach and the CIC’s role. One council member noted the redevelopment is a once‑in‑a‑generation opportunity to create amenities that will serve residents for decades.

The council moved and seconded the resolution and adopted it on a unanimous recorded vote. Roll‑call votes recorded “yes” by Councilman Ashley, Councilman Greenwood, Councilman Harding, Deputy Mayor Mary Havens, Councilman Hope and Mayor Schweller.

Next steps described by city staff include meetings among city staff, school officials and the CIC to inventory available tools and to map a redevelopment plan and timeline. The resolution directs staff to proceed with planning assistance.","Bellbrook council adopted a resolution authorizing the city manager to assist the Bellbrook‑Sugar Creek Local School District and the Community Improvement Corporation in planning redevelopment of the district‑owned property at 51 Southeast Street without city purchase.",{"_33":113,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":114,"_41":115,"_43":116,"_45":117,"_47":118,"_49":119,"_51":120,"_53":121,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":122,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":123,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6562476,"Bellbrook council adopts ordinance to place 2.2-mill public safety levy on November ballot",1883,783000,2666000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3276057-370cec6e7278677f363b6e6cbc094dc1&start=783&end=2666","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3276057-370cec6e7278677f363b6e6cbc094dc1/thumbnail_783000.jpg","/articles/6562476/Ohio/Bellbrook-council-adopts-ordinance-to-place-22-mill-public-safety-levy-on-November-ballot","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6562476-be315054b6cb6c31b4aced941d675771/orig.mp4?Expires=1771166080&Signature=jXnKDA0o2oIkIJJ2Ol-TgG3NJCbE-NyTeuRW1TjVs6cuBGJmtppvKdbf8n~7-3SCcmeYoaFbaEUzazNT2bTSsMbJ9x57aFfuIwxsWQ8Jp1nYMXXeZ8waqNJrk74L85cBk9ZZDGnSbKejrhkF3N8rsCYGlDVhUoA5HexKCH7AdfxAbAzqYXw1QSlV-~krWdRnNcCdMG-oD5~MSdwVcDDYSC-mQHhalQhGHzlU6op84lA0ZnSfNsFXgAjBUC-cF50hQseUu~toJ8ZrsgfS4wHGZEBSjUgWqQCd1hpbyZ7~fF47dZqqXu85ZVt~XI6MwkidQUfKQd1YEb3pxP5ruxaVbg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Bellbrook City Council on Tuesday adopted Ordinance 2025‑O‑08, a proposal to submit a 2.2‑mill levy for public safety to the voters at the Nov. 4, 2025, election.

City officials say the levy, if approved, would generate about $610,000 annually and would be used to maintain current police and fire staffing and equipment levels. The ordinance specifies the levy would fund items including fire apparatus, rescue equipment, lines of fire alarm communications, ambulance equipment, and salaries for permanent or part‑time police and fire personnel.

City Manager Rob, who presented the measure and the city’s accompanying outreach materials, said the levy is a “status quo ask” intended to maintain services rather than expand them. “This is to maintain what we currently have today. There’s not any new growth, new positions, new buildings, new facilities,” Rob said. He told council staff would present two budget scenarios after the election so officials could set the 2026 budget in light of the vote result.

Rob told council the levy ballot language follows Ohio Revised Code Section 5705.19 and related sections. The ordinance notes the county auditor estimates the levy will collect $610,000 annually at a rate not to exceed 2.2 mills, which the ordinance translates to about $77 for each $100,000 of appraised value and first collectable in 2026.

Council members discussed possible cuts if the levy fails. Deputy Mayor Mary Havens said many of the unavoidable cuts would fall to personnel, and she cited the school resource officer as an example. Council members also pointed to capital needs, including a ladder truck more than 30 years old that requires custom parts when it breaks, increasing maintenance costs.

Council members urged residents to consult the city’s “Get the Facts” financial transparency portal and other outreach materials the city has published. Rob said the portal includes multi‑year budget detail and a monthly/annual breakdown so property owners can see the levy’s effect on household taxes.

A public hearing on the ordinance produced no in‑person public testimony at council; the ordinance was moved, seconded and carried on a recorded vote of six‑zero. The roll call recorded “yes” votes from Councilman Ashley, Councilman Greenwood, Councilman Harding, Deputy Mayor Mary Havens, Councilman Hope and Mayor Schweller.

The ordinance contains standard findings that existing levy revenue within the 10‑mill limitation will be insufficient to provide necessary city services and directs the clerk to file the ordinance and county auditor certification with the Greene County Board of Elections.

If voters approve the levy, proceeds would be placed on the 2025 tax list and duplicate and be first available for collection in calendar year 2026.","The Bellbrook City Council voted unanimously to adopt an ordinance putting a 2.2‑mill levy on the Nov. 4, 2025 ballot. City officials say the measure would raise about $610,000 annually to preserve current police and fire services, including the school resource officer and capital needs such as a replacement ladder truck.","actionData","errors"]

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