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Valerie Garcia, who identified herself as a resident, said the event would be a “show of pride” and a place for community members to speak and invited the city’s assistance ensuring the gathering remained peaceful. City Manager Bill Hall and planning staff offered to work with the organizer on dates, permitting and safety. Hall said the city supports free speech and assembly and that staff would coordinate with law director and the sheriff’s office about logistics and traffic control. He noted a potential complication: “shutting down Main Street ... that’s a state route,” and added that the Ohio Department of Transportation would need to be involved.

Council and staff suggested practical alternatives such as holding the event at a city park with an existing bandstand and parking, which would simplify vendor placement and reduce permit complexity. Staff offered to meet with the organizer and to help arrange law enforcement or rescue presence if needed; they also advised the organizer on rules for signage and flyer placement in public easements.

The organizer said she was aiming for a late-June date but was flexible. City staff asked for contact information to start permit and safety planning. No formal action was required or taken; staff will follow up with the organizer to advise on permitting, vendor requirements and traffic coordination if a public right-of-way closure is requested.

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Finance Director Colleen Harris outlined the city’s rationale for outsourcing, saying it saves the city money compared with in-house staffing and that the city still provides in-person assistance: “We encourage anybody that needs assistance with their tax to come into our office ... we can help them fill out their forms.” She also said the city’s tax administrator, Colleen Ray, has worked with CCA to resolve individual cases.

Council members and residents described instances where residents received notices despite providing certified-mail receipts and reported rude phone interactions. Council directed staff to track complaints so the city can better document recurring issues and escalate them with the vendor. Council asked staff to solicit an updated quote from at least one alternative vendor identified in the meeting (named in the discussion as “Rita”), noting that alternatives have previously been more expensive.

Finance staff added that CCA collected $290,518.51 in monthly income taxes the most recent month reported and that year-to-date tax collection was $983,467.17. Council members said they will forward constituent complaints to staff so the administration can aggregate examples and, if necessary, raise the issue with vendor management or seek competitive proposals following the next tax season.

","Council members and residents reported repeated complaints about the city's income tax collector (CCA); staff said they can assist residents and will pursue vendor engagement and possible alternative quotes.",{"_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},6197825,"Council approves tax-increment financing agreements for Reserve at Honey Creek development",63,2628000,2691000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3850075-b75e22b1608bc6135c20653d75d0c9b0&start=2628&end=2691","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3850075-b75e22b1608bc6135c20653d75d0c9b0/thumbnail_2628000.jpg","/articles/6197825/Ohio/Council-approves-tax-increment-financing-agreements-for-Reserve-at-Honey-Creek-development","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6197825-069ac37ad2b57e662e92d27f334c3820/orig.mp4?Expires=1771115489&Signature=X~Iwu0WjxlXsHHIhgGBAEkVQWR9dsGnWLfFRpTPrGm9kJ66nGvYl9q9mrIZjN-~6-6KwcK0XAtwZ~CLskSExGsuKcYAUlBD7LK~X3SIeS4OdIi-NqTDGrlw~1F4FrLd2~cETEzSkpmCCJY~kvL4ciNp3KJfLo9zNfMvU-VuvgJ8WFYMvkk5zprhndOGSM5AGlwJ21ZJD5eugKAPETwn9M6hysjEAhFxVyk~snE48tVsapL~ElmbLJ~NYdtcM63eHwmGqlbDuoaAFVSjasRwi0HdEL3iN9saXlvcGFUnIYPZSI0HBSckaMk49ZsdgGGPoSDbEQEDvLTH4NH1j-ZeFxA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The New Carlisle City Council voted unanimously June 2 to approve a set of agreements implementing tax-increment financing for the Reserve at Honey Creek residential development.

Greg Daniels, the city attorney serving as project counsel, summarized three documents before the council: a tax-increment financing cooperative agreement among the city, the port authority and the developer; a declaration of covenants and conditions recorded against the developer’s property; and a tax-increment financing agreement between the city and the developer. Council approved the ordinance on a 7-0 vote.

Daniels told the council the city’s role is limited to receiving the TIF proceeds collected by the county and passing them to the port authority trustee; the port authority will issue bonds and the city will not be on the hook for the debt. He explained that the developer will construct certain right-of-way and parking improvements and be reimbursed from TIF proceeds. If bonds are repaid and excess TIF money remains, the agreement calls for a 50–50 split of excess funds between the developer and the city.

Council members asked whether a larger park had been included; Daniels and staff said the project will retain the park area and playground equipment previously installed but a larger park plan did not move forward in the current financing package.

The documents recorded for the project are designed to make bond holders comfortable that pledged revenues will be available; the city attorney said the approach used elsewhere (a comparable cited was Canal Winchester) and noted the agreements do not create city debt.

","Council approved a package of agreements enabling tax-increment financing (TIF) for the Reserve at Honey Creek subdivision; the port authority will issue bonds and the city will pass TIF receipts to the trustee.",{"_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},6197830,"New Carlisle manager proposes replacing sixth deputy with sergeant; council asks for duties and cost details",1046,2128000,3174000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3850075-b75e22b1608bc6135c20653d75d0c9b0&start=2128&end=3174","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3850075-b75e22b1608bc6135c20653d75d0c9b0/thumbnail_2128000.jpg","/articles/6197830/Ohio/New-Carlisle-manager-proposes-replacing-sixth-deputy-with-sergeant-council-asks-for-duties-and-cost-details","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6197830-7bb28969e925f8156989c199cda6152d/orig.mp4?Expires=1771115489&Signature=h0UWvsJUmhXJcGD9IY88y22J~mM26OeeyNaIjJIV~9dPy2dwFOkc~ALV87VUniEOErjYtGkKicUoHsf3kCI3hI8PFdgwksDsl~Hs-7rvt6li0pkcPncpJXL55KJnHj5Fr8Rh5l~aUdB~jS-F49ZO~n6ytMKSrPaXb-23-AjsI-EpUhw05GbPJ4JIIqe5lzMgjYycX2p87HONRisySwvEaZzdC-Rj9PdB-Hgutd3G2mJWk3Rf76m--ktNqVhvy3fCYBhHgRPDTyzU0jqxhCxbD3SeT2QiU8qvtKJJIDrlBRBLqJTTJOmdJviu6UATVsTZa3eZwucZYCaJBYhm7ZhBLA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","City Manager Bill Hall told the New Carlisle City Council on June 2 that sheriff’s department leaders proposed adding a sergeant — rather than another deputy — to the city’s contract, a change Hall said would cost about 19% more than a top-paid deputy.

“It's essentially 19% more than what a topped out deputy makes,” Hall said, and he told council he had vetted the figures with the finance director and believed the city could accommodate the increase. Hall said he had discussed the idea with sheriff’s department leadership and learned that the sergeant would be selected under the sheriff’s internal processes and that the county would need to backfill the county position that sergeant vacates.

Council members asked for details about duties and whether a sergeant would patrol or serve primarily in a supervisory role. Deputy O’Brien said departments commonly use a mix of administrative and road duties for sergeants, noting they still “patrol, but they also have their supervisory duties on top of that as well.” Hall said the sheriff’s office indicated the sergeant would perform supervisory and administrative functions and would be able to respond to calls, but the exact duty mix would be governed by existing county contracts.

Council members expressed differing priorities: some favored a road-oriented sergeant who spends most time on patrol, others preferred adding a sixth deputy for more time-on-street coverage. Hall said he would work with the law director to draft an amendment or addendum to the current contract and return to council with suggested duties, responsibilities and comparable contracts for review at the next meeting.

The item was listed as upcoming legislation; no vote was taken on June 2. Council asked for more specific proposals and a written draft of duties and costs before any contract amendment is introduced for a vote.","City Manager Bill Hall proposed adding a sergeant (rather than a sixth deputy) under the sheriff contract; staff will return with defined duties and cost figures for council review.",{"_33":113,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":114,"_41":115,"_43":116,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6197835,"New Carlisle council approves Stryker maintenance contract, hears $360,000 estimate to staff second medic",0,4942000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3850075-b75e22b1608bc6135c20653d75d0c9b0&start=4942&end=4942","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3850075-b75e22b1608bc6135c20653d75d0c9b0/thumbnail_4942000.jpg","/articles/6197835/Ohio/New-Carlisle-council-approves-Stryker-maintenance-contract-hears-360000-estimate-to-staff-second-medic","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6197835-24e07c8579eb8fe99ee127b0d1feb80b/orig.mp4?Expires=1771115489&Signature=HSBixjMr1u7R-zcxkOM86uk1dkxZiUcHXJvFm1c3qGtU-8gITNUGSA-xJp9xoe82etm4~WxdsguHTmDrfFZifcUpfqjqLEXXQNFrtwoUDQMP2ItXaKCzOaX4IeWI-jN-Ildgy8AD9OOBI2nSD3YVgLt-OYMWYQZ5TQYvFNpKRB~eFP3g-70LximSKU2BCQ3sozBfkQbNuY5xv4Z8bP8oOLKjVTvQNvoURMAsH4MsO8dK25QSMLkuxzNMfvnpbU9p8xatxerYsy07WhTb2-NrK-k-uEisUCsF5UXkFuDE2QDMN6s-k4zi6wucwbKfdAO8UiktREYM5Ul-PpqoH3-nTg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The New Carlisle City Council on June 2 approved a premium maintenance contract with Stryker for the city’s Fire Division equipment and heard cost estimates to staff a second medic unit.

The maintenance contract covers medics’ Lifepak 15 devices, cots and load systems, power stair chairs and three Lucas devices; under the program Stryker will perform preventive maintenance twice a year and replace lithium batteries at no charge. Council approved the ordinance authorizing the Stryker contract by a 7-0 vote.

The vote follows a presentation from the fire chief, who said single-component failures can be costly: “this year alone, we had one of our Lifepaks lose a module ... that module alone ... would have been in between $8,000 to $10,000” to replace, and that a load-system track replacement would have been about $10,000. The chief listed retail replacement costs for equipment to show the scale: a Lifepak about $69,000; a cot about $23,000; load systems $35,000–$40,000; Lucas devices about $18,000 each.

Council and staff also discussed staffing and service levels. Chief Truette (New Carlisle Fire Division) said the division responded to 94 EMS calls and seven fire-related calls in May and that the department is actively recruiting firefighters, EMTs and paramedics. On staffing a second medic 24/7, the chief estimated an annual fully loaded cost of about $360,000: “two paramedics 24/7, 365 for a year is $360,000.” He further said a full-time hire (salary, benefits and retirement) runs roughly $120,000 to $130,000 per person.

Council members asked whether the city currently has the manpower to operate two medics. The chief replied that the division has hired eight people recently, including four paramedics, but that retention and available funding remain constraints. The council asked the chief to continue pursuing hires and to provide clearer budget options for staffing additional units.

Separately, the fire division announced an internal reassignment: Captain Garth Musgrove, a 10-year department member and former Air Force Reserve inspector/investigator, was named the division’s dedicated fire inspector and will conduct building and business inspections to ensure annual coverage of city businesses.

The combined actions — approving the Stryker maintenance contract and continuing recruitment — aim to limit equipment downtime and address service continuity while council weighs long-term staffing costs.

","Council approved a maintenance contract for fire and EMS equipment and heard that running a second 24/7 medic unit would cost about $360,000 a year; the fire division also named a department inspector and continues hiring.","actionData","errors"]

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