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Chief Robinson reviewed past local experience with COP programs and examples from nearby jurisdictions, noting volunteers are non‑sworn, require training and cannot perform police powers such as pursuits. He described operational tasks volunteers commonly perform — traffic control at accidents, special events, property checks — and noted volunteer programs often shrink over time when recruitment and supervision burden city staff.

From a legal standpoint, Law Director Jim told council the program’s liability does not clearly fall under Ohio’s statutory immunity and he was “not legally convinced” that Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation (BWC) coverage would extend to a volunteer in this program. He warned that volunteer injury or negligent acts could expose the city and said training and vetting requirements would be necessary to reduce risk.

Several council members, including Deputy Mayor Sarah Frey and Council Member Brown, supported exploring partnerships with Stebbins High School’s criminal‑justice career program. Frey said students need work‑based learning hours and the school partnership could reduce the city’s training and liability exposure because educational programs commonly include coverage and institutional oversight. “That would eliminate all legal question in my mind,” the law director said of the educational partnership.

Why it matters: A COP program could augment police capacity at non‑law‑enforcement tasks but requires staff supervision, training, equipment and legal safeguards. Council members flagged potential start‑up costs (uniforms, physicals, drug screens, vehicle and equipment costs) and the need to avoid diverting limited police resources to run the volunteer program.

Next steps: Council asked staff to explore whether a structured school partnership or a narrowly scoped volunteer program (for example, traffic management and event support only) would meet objectives with lower cost and legal exposure. Chief Robinson and staff were asked to consult school program leaders, career‑technical directors and risk advisors and report back.

Ending: Council signaled interest in a conservative, partnership‑first approach rather than immediately reviving a broad volunteer patrol program.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","2025-06-16 Regular City Council Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","Police and legal staff outlined liability, training and cost concerns about restarting a Citizens on Patrol program; several council members proposed a school partnership with Stebbins High School’s criminal justice/career‑technical program as a lower‑risk alternative.","taxTitle","Riverside, Montgomery County, Ohio","taxId",71130,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6196510,"Riverside fire chief asks council to encumber funds for new engine after uptime, parts problems",685,2159000,2844000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3857607-d0463922d11979a8523e55cf9f3fdcb7&start=2159&end=2844","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3857607-d0463922d11979a8523e55cf9f3fdcb7/thumbnail_2159000.jpg","/articles/6196510/Riverside/Montgomery-County/Ohio/Riverside-fire-chief-asks-council-to-encumber-funds-for-new-engine-after-uptime-parts-problems","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6196510-4548c173466a7ce0fb066e567ffbb475/orig.mp4?Expires=1773655869&Signature=nEQzGVdv-ERl96lJDWh--9eLFbKmsHXLVF60ik6sAZl7Had6OrhIfi7ma-xWMdT0Tfa4FudyKLfNaOhjnyV7V0MCTOQ5uCdTb7nDti93J8IroV3kAQXwNDWsgL-Cn04I0WkkcP1M8SnxCIT5h7NVn5LVvv6tg6xSNS29vOCu1gp1i-kE91DUCE6RpHodu4oCfj4UTy9-iWt6kG3XACJkR9bYeutNXwDGlxycDFssuUyUFe7AQZbdhzq5J6ch~Jcse-AtMUFGGTO0zHhShYCRArv6xy9qX-6jAWCEZmvgmpifNDhxz2B0FbsaczERaZnl83kTkbkoDaxJ2~0tENPRZQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Chief Miller (title in meeting: Fire Chief) told the City Council on June 16 that Riverside’s fire apparatus is aging and increasingly difficult and expensive to maintain, and asked council to encumber funds to place an order for a new engine.

The chief asked for approximately $60,000 for facility repairs — including replacing the apron at Station 6 — and about $1 million to encumber for a new engine. “The inflation on fire over the last 4 years has been 49%,” Chief Miller said, describing higher purchase prices and long lead times of two to three years for new fire apparatus. He said the city’s two pumpers, bought together in 2015, are now aging simultaneously and that a spare unit dates to 2002 and is frequently in service when another truck is out for repair. Chief Miller provided industry uptime/downtime benchmarks and described parts‑sourcing delays that lengthen out‑of‑service time for older trucks.

Why it matters: The city’s frontline firefighting capability depends on reliable apparatus. Chief Miller and staff said ordering now and encumbering funds is required to secure delivery slot and a proven motor configuration before later EPA motor changes could require a different, earlier‑generation engine.

Council procedure and next steps: City staff requested the ordinance as a supplemental appropriation and described it as an encumbrance rather than an immediate cash outlay; the council read Ordinance No. 250867 by title only (first reading) and completed the required roll call. Staff said they would return for a second reading, adoption and a public hearing at the next meeting and that procurement would be completed on the state contract to shorten lead times and reduce cost where possible.

Operational context: Chief Miller said the department performs frequent preventive maintenance checks on apparatus and that older units are in service fewer days per year because of maintenance and repair needs. He said the city’s long‑term capital plan contemplates spacing replacements to avoid simultaneous retirements and that current encumbrance aligns with that plan.

Ending: Council completed a first reading of Ordinance 250867, with staff and the interim finance director indicating the request is part of the approved capital plan and that further appropriation action and a public hearing will follow.","Fire Chief requested a supplemental appropriation to encumber roughly $1 million to order a new pumper and about $60,000 for station facility repairs; council completed a first reading of the ordinance and will return for a second reading and public hearing.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6196514,"Rumpke contract approved after heated council debate; Republic Services urges council to reject bid",1329,1938000,3267000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3857607-d0463922d11979a8523e55cf9f3fdcb7&start=1938&end=3267","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3857607-d0463922d11979a8523e55cf9f3fdcb7/thumbnail_1938000.jpg","/articles/6196514/Riverside/Montgomery-County/Ohio/Rumpke-contract-approved-after-heated-council-debate-Republic-Services-urges-council-to-reject-bid","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6196514-64b87aa0e8d429a94b4f9a1b50ea80d2/orig.mp4?Expires=1773655869&Signature=c-JUHhs-YwFzmKjDyHbIWj6pPuV1cOkj~60jDbbDy52QGdAKsf2oDYhowW9gF52zNKu4Y6E8BdHHwdF-ITRtWtZ-w3fEKMDDhJqb8cel2XziwP9oF7xzO69hMOMcssgaCo5tuLUZKJhZDlQShn57JnDbdyfPhz7AvTuFX89Qv7CMiTkDpuFzaxznh7wSkbQ1XuP~SAXOprOFcVPOTQcYDCeyJk8EZJLJqceU9LQwRByIVGqmpAdcZfZy3vdmjCPXXJuuZSO1dKy4fi-~QS7WStoM9bK0dcVtcox9Do~srHd1Gmflj3Wj4lPI4ORZZMju-19F~F04au5iOuOMxS80hQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Annie Swift, a Republic Services representative, urged the Riverside City Council on June 16 to reject a low responsive bid from Rumpke and instead extend Republic Services’ current contract for one year. “I’m asking you to exercise your option to reject the bid that you all have received from Rumpke and to not vote in favor of the item on your agenda,” she told council members during the public comment period.

City Manager Josh (title in meeting: City Manager) and staff detailed the procurement process during the agenda item on solid waste. The manager told council the city joined a consortium bid process (CLG) and that only one responsive bid — Rumpke’s — was received through that formal process. He said Republic submitted its proposal after the formal bid period closed and that allowing council to select an outside bid could expose the city to legal liability: “Our duty on a statutory basis is to take the lowest and best bid that comes out of a bid process,” staff told council.

Why it matters: The change affects household service contracts and monthly bills for residents. Council members debating the item cited both service continuity and potential savings for ratepayers.

Council action and vote: Council Member Denning moved to approve Resolution 25R3033, which would accept the consortium bid. The motion was seconded and carried on roll call: Denning — Yes; Deputy Mayor Frey — Yes; Council Member Brown — No; Council Member Joseph — Abstain; Council Member Lomax — No; Council Member Maxfield — Yes; Mayor Williams — Yes. The motion passed with four yes votes, two no votes and one abstention. Earlier in discussion, Council Member Lomax moved to table the resolution for further study; that motion was not adopted and the main motion proceeded to vote.

Public comments and concerns: Republic Services said its existing contract offered tailored services and a phased approach to change to reduce disruption, and it pointed to local drivers and customer compliments as reasons to keep Republic. Several council members cited price savings for residents — one councilor said switching could save households “almost $100 a year” — while others emphasized the legal constraints of the procurement process.

Staff noted there were no staff objections on background checks for proposed transfers to the state liquor board earlier in the meeting, and reiterated that the consortium bid is the outcome of the formal bid process and recommended as the lowest, best and most effective option for the community.

Ending: With staff advising that deviating from the formal bid would risk legal exposure, council voted to accept the consortium bid and authorize the contract with Rumpke; the city manager and staff said they would follow procurement and contract steps customary for such awards.","Riverside council approved a resolution awarding collective solid‑waste and recycling service to Rumpke after staff said the consortium bid produced the single responsive, lowest and best offer; a Republic Services representative urged council to instead renew its current contract with Republic for one year.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6196519,"Montgomery County treasurer reports drop in delinquent property parcels, warns state law and legislation may blunt gains",1733,80000,1813000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3857607-d0463922d11979a8523e55cf9f3fdcb7&start=80&end=1813","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3857607-d0463922d11979a8523e55cf9f3fdcb7/thumbnail_80000.jpg","/articles/6196519/Riverside/Montgomery-County/Ohio/Montgomery-County-treasurer-reports-drop-in-delinquent-property-parcels-warns-state-law-and-legislation-may-blunt-gains","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6196519-48f9c1c6ba422bc5f1650e9ad3150818/orig.mp4?Expires=1773655869&Signature=UzkMY58GkzFFma4eUJ-p-RNtKjuHIxPFiD6dMSBSI78VjToknSB6Iomz-uFy2O9APDXFCeupFYn0JAkqZP9eysJQcTiLgbUFLDs6aPdjITMatbmfm3K5DOsgkxwHgoyZam3VNf9A-eCcL-3zOP7BeSICl5BQnpas~LzkowTAbH476QQKmD2hNK4aztn5~nUNWCwnZg0nCgoqKg729QE3YEcFztUC4kweltpkALiqUOWIx9WXOwb56mHQVlbveRlSOpYDnaOpLO6BEdgNQg4kl5CCmuzXzYNHhXsAG1sI1ALoB0HtIcOlqs~g1cJp3h5615veqyol~PMgMDtmsx8D~A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","John McManus, Montgomery County Treasurer, told the Riverside City Council on June 16 that the number of delinquent property parcels in Riverside has fallen from about 580 to 281 since his last presentation, while total delinquency dollars have not fallen proportionally because of legally‑required penalties and compounding interest.

McManus said the county’s public investment fund is about $900 million and earned about $26 million last year for county operations. He also outlined homeowner payment patterns in Riverside: about 3,555 parcels are paid through mortgage escrow and “over a thousand” households are enrolled in county prepayment programs that let owners spread property tax bills across monthly payments.

Why it matters: The drop in delinquent parcels signals improved tax compliance at the parcel level, which benefits schools and local governments that rely on property tax revenue. McManus cautioned, however, that state law requires treasurers to affix penalties and interest multiple times a year, increasing delinquency balances even when fewer parcels are delinquent.

McManus described tools the treasurer’s office offers to residents: monthly prepayment plans, delinquency contracts that protect an enrolled property from tax foreclosure while payments are current, and a depositor‑initiated foreclosure process that allows citizens to post a cash deposit to trigger a county judicial foreclosure on eligible properties. “If a property owner is enrolled in a delinquency contract with his or her treasurer, that property is protected from a tax foreclosure or a tax lien,” McManus said.

He also summarized statewide and county fiscal threats: a proposal pending in the Ohio General Assembly to eliminate ‘‘inside millage’’ could remove a guaranteed pool of local revenue. McManus said county auditor modeling shows eliminating inside millage would reduce Montgomery County jurisdictions’ revenues by about $128.8 million; he cited a $548,000 loss estimated for the City of Riverside and roughly $2.2 million for Mad River Local Schools under that scenario.

Council members asked how to address deeply delinquent parcels that remain on the books despite reductions in count. McManus described common obstacles — abandoned properties, probate, bankruptcy and fractured small parcels created during subdivisions — that can make enforcement difficult and sometimes leave properties effectively orphaned. He pointed to local examples of aggressive approaches, including Harrison Township’s outreach and Trotwood’s Community Improvement Corporation work, but said there was no single, county‑wide fix.

The treasurer encouraged council members to refer constituents to his office for prepayment enrollment and delinquency contract options and offered to speak directly with residents who request help. He also introduced Missy May Walters, the treasurer’s associate who manages external relations.

Ending: McManus thanked the council for the invitation and congratulated Riverside on the improved delinquency numbers while urging continued use of county tools and vigilance about pending state legislation.","County Treasurer John McManus told Riverside City Council that delinquencies by parcel have fallen sharply in Riverside but that penalties, interest and pending state-level changes to \"inside millage\" could blunt the fiscal impact for local governments and schools.","actionData","errors"]

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