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Community Development Director Roach presented a list of properties that the department had investigated and recommended for abatement resolutions. The board adopted Resolutions 2025-134 through 2025-148 in a single consolidated motion; the resolutions declare nuisances for excessive vegetation or accumulated debris at the listed addresses and authorize township staff to proceed with abatement steps and assessment of costs. Roach told trustees many of the properties are repeat violators and that the department prioritized cases along the Delhi Pike gateway where multiple frequent violations affect the township’s primary entrance.

Trustees and staff acknowledged enforcement limitations. Director Roach and Administrator Skyler Miller explained the process: staff issue notices, abate when necessary, and then place assessments as liens when the township recoups abatement costs; those assessments may not be collected until property transfers occur. Trustees and a resident speaker, Patrick Kenny of 4970 Bonaventure, described frustration with recurring violations and urged stronger consequences. Kenny told the board the same properties repeatedly return to disrepair and suggested fines; he said, “I think there should be some kind of fines if possible.”

Roach and Miller said the township follows due‑process requirements, including notice and opportunity to be heard, and that the department had already abated many of the listed properties at least once this year. Roach stated that of an earlier set of 24 cases, 20 were repeat violators. The board approved the consolidated motion and dispensed with the second reading; roll‑call votes recorded yes from Trustee John Davis, Trustee Michael Sturtz and Trustee Sarah Seavey.

In a separate personnel action the board approved a motion to hire Ronald L. Soupy as a zoning inspector in the Community Development Department at $25 per hour, effective July 31, 2025, with vacation accrual dated to Jan. 1, 2025. The motion passed by voice vote.

Why it matters: the resolutions start the formal abatement/assessment process for blight and debris on properties where violations persist, and the new zoning inspector should increase the department’s capacity to monitor and enforce property‑maintenance rules. Trustees recognized both the limits of enforcement (constitutional notice and appeal rights, time lags for lien collections) and the neighborhood impacts when properties fall into repeated disrepair.

Next steps: community development will proceed with abatement where property owners do not comply and will place assessments per statutory procedure; the zoning inspector will begin work July 31 to handle inspections and follow up on complaints. Residents were encouraged to report violations to the community development office.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Delhi Township Trustee Meeting 7/30/2025","oneSentenceSummary","At the July 30 meeting trustees adopted a set of consolidated nuisance resolutions addressing excessive vegetation and accumulated debris at multiple addresses (including several properties on Delhi Pike) and approved the hiring of a zoning inspector effective July 31.","taxTitle","Delhi Hills Town Council, Delhi Hills, Hamilton County, Ohio","taxId",73770,"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},6146984,"Delhi Township readies dog park, pickleball nets and ADA walkways; trustees discuss cameras and shade",138,2632000,2770000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5523608-d18b0d93ad57e704970cfc39ae58fbb8&start=2632&end=2770","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5523608-d18b0d93ad57e704970cfc39ae58fbb8/thumbnail_2632000.jpg","/articles/6146984/Ohio/Delhi-Township-readies-dog-park-pickleball-nets-and-ADA-walkways-trustees-discuss-cameras-and-shade","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6146984-404aeba4400daf2cf4f68405b98bf622/orig.mp4?Expires=1773078585&Signature=FbPOUHEar4B6rocwBqB6X1pLOCw29VLw-BCTvCZtaWKvSbxxEtUVY7IKxMVDqA4hNcpN5DRG-Lw40cDegxxTdRxH4umQq-5vir9-0DAaMJFGM6m-axrdhmB8mNiq5lMg0J7WmlvMVbHe9d~nRDeA1KX47aGNbcZlD~sAbqrrbOgrG0t96fiNp-vTz8~o1iCaNiVy4H83Glk-93H7i4g5CDQ1mLmD8NflZe6AmIp4wswCG8nG9DBB8IqM0TRXVipctCKiusy8kBjqDddo6wr0Q9QxBdprwAP0OpxvpL3ycoCu~gmPCnNTz67RnDnakrjajPJI8d8moOWjo049byrYcg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Parks staff told Delhi Township trustees on July 30 that the township’s new dog park is nearing completion and that the department is preparing related amenities and ADA improvements funded through a Hamilton County Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) bid process.

Parks Director Randy Soupy said final work remains: playground mulch under drains, remaining benches and signage. He said staff expect a delivery of ground‑cover material next week and will announce a firm opening date at the next meeting. Soupy said park staff and events coordinators are considering a community opening celebration.

The township also has CDBG approval to bid ADA‑compliant walkways that will add an additional entrance to the dog park; Soupy said the bids will include options for paving walkways through Floral Paradise Gardens if costs permit. Trustees authorized spending under a separate resolution for shade structures and other park amenities in a later step.

Trustees focused discussion on safety and comfort at the new off‑leash area: several trustees urged camera coverage to provide a point of reference in the event of dog fights or other incidents, and Soupy said electrical access at the park currently ties to ballfield lighting and the township is exploring options (including solar) to provide continuous power for cameras. Trustees also discussed future shade structures, bench covers and rules signage; Soupy said those items are planned but won’t be installed immediately at opening.

The township’s park resource officer will maintain a presence near the dog park, and trustees said they will encourage residents to call police immediately if an incident occurs. Staff said the township will add signage that explains dog‑park rules and limits. Soupy said amenities such as additional fencing, shade and water will be phased in as the parks budget and bids permit.

Separately, parks staff said the township is installing pickleball net dividers ordered at a previous meeting and is seeking bids for new banquet furniture, lobby soft seating and event‑center lighting as part of an effort to increase daytime bookings at the township event center.

Why it matters: trustees framed the dog park as a new community amenity expected to draw users from inside and near the township, and they emphasized getting safety systems (camera power, rules enforcement and an on‑site park officer) in place as the facility opens.","Township parks staff told trustees July 30 that the new dog park will open soon after final installations of mulch, benches and signage; Hamilton County CDBG funding was approved to bid ADA-compliant walkways and a secondary entrance, and trustees discussed adding cameras and shade structures for safety and comfort.",{"_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},6146989,"Trustees authorize purchase of 2027 Horton ambulance with enhanced safety features",337,2081000,2418000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5523608-d18b0d93ad57e704970cfc39ae58fbb8&start=2081&end=2418","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5523608-d18b0d93ad57e704970cfc39ae58fbb8/thumbnail_2081000.jpg","/articles/6146989/Ohio/Trustees-authorize-purchase-of-2027-Horton-ambulance-with-enhanced-safety-features","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6146989-e9dc4a1d6472589f53ca4d527a7c86c8/orig.mp4?Expires=1773078585&Signature=VIe5yILAEpYJlZaSkjuXQSpgBjxEVYGcBM18mOwK5atJw3hGlnuY~xrzUuJAwcRKf1biJ-3m77b28zZjfAYm2UsCxbaMewvtXizp0AvH7bpXWlKpPSXtBMfNfyjC~ruF18rEyuVGcOff5NlRnSVI5KJaUUKd-IwPONNTYIHyoJv0gpxL3gc1i4tyBoIOrOO-0RnB9hJo42cAAdU1PYuvEq21m5pwIEOpGdbrwkN0hFRg5QrGlgl9jWb5R0fVgf9dOGsHcXkJl9cISOuZBE~nvE8QKbv3Nsdosu10QC9qGUWe9Ia2hPtnVdJrJuL0A9uWwFGsOjl12N~MZMx20Cu~7w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Delhi Township trustees on July 30 approved a resolution directing the township administrator to issue a purchase order for a 2027 Horton ambulance from Atlantic Emergency Solutions Inc., citing enhanced safety features for personnel and patients and long manufacturing lead times.

Fire Chief Campbell told the board that the ambulance is a planned replacement for a unit whose patient box will approach 20 years old by delivery; the department selected the Horton model after a committee reviewed multiple manufacturers and visited nearby departments. Chief Campbell said the ambulance includes features new to the township fleet: a four‑point restraint system that allows paramedics to be restrained and still attend to patients, roll‑cage aluminum framing and anti‑intrusion panels, an integrated child restraint, expanded storage and roughly eight additional cubic feet of compartmentation compared with current units.

Chief Campbell discussed lead time: the manufacturer gave an estimated delivery window of January–July 2028, so the township must place the order now to secure a spot in the production queue. He presented an estimated purchase price of approximately $362,000 for the unit, noting the buy was included in the township’s five‑year replacement plan and that ordering now responds to current supply‑chain realities.

Trustees passed Resolution 2025-129, authorizing the purchase, declaring an emergency and dispensing with a second reading. The motion to dispense with a second reading and the resolution adoption were approved by roll call; the minutes record yes votes from Trustee John Davis, Trustee Michael Sturtz and Trustee Sarah Seavey.

Why it matters: Chief Campbell said the new configuration improves patient and crew safety and ergonomics — the back of the new ambulance allows providers to work upright with grab rails and a cot‑lift system, reducing the likelihood of occupational injury. The purchase is funded and scheduled as part of long‑range equipment replacement planning, the chief said.

Board members and staff described the procurement as a planned capital replacement, not an unbudgeted emergency, but noted that the lead time created urgency to place the order now. The resolution directs staff to proceed with the purchase under state purchasing program pricing through Atlantic Emergency Solutions Inc.

Next steps: the township will issue a purchase order and monitor production; earliest delivery given by the vendor is January 2028 and the latest window provided is July 2028.","Delhi Township trustees adopted a resolution July 30 to buy a 2027 Horton ambulance from Atlantic Emergency Solutions Inc., citing safety upgrades, a $362,000 estimated cost and long manufacturer lead times that require an early order.",{"_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},6146994,"Trustees approve new natural gas aggregation agreement after presentation on recent billing spikes",3293,624000,3917000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5523608-d18b0d93ad57e704970cfc39ae58fbb8&start=624&end=3917","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5523608-d18b0d93ad57e704970cfc39ae58fbb8/thumbnail_624000.jpg","/articles/6146994/Ohio/Trustees-approve-new-natural-gas-aggregation-agreement-after-presentation-on-recent-billing-spikes","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6146994-be00f13830aa74b3f51d092f70198127/orig.mp4?Expires=1773078585&Signature=jVS415Xz~k3v6YZax5SCQhaZesPZRebUxaKUpiKG3kwdZ4x6gJ6RHXkEHTW2PFQRdNr3RsbbbQMnKIipeQLkH0GhSMULIJiEIbESkFsPz708aHLV5parfGex3MUaqQXyJCItJf3MDZgJ9rZGK0z7U98H-gzqGKJYA5YMHGoq7Y3lKwCZXsW2mJIipdmvIbewzZJpTsU-1V59Oabn~d-oZcz2iAyKsXFvP1acBQPjdZVE2qoc3-sFsACLSNLR0oaukZgYJ6YQMs8jrJdI70-WGfG~2l61pRCpxEaiL6Imbhbs9rWjXIBjv50qE~duL-WMj6iyy-W3IhPJiJBnLWLpMA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Delhi Township trustees on July 30 adopted a resolution authorizing the township administrator to enter a natural gas aggregation agreement with a supplier recommended by Energy Alliance, after a presentation explaining why residents saw unusually high utility bills this summer.

The township’s consultant, Rich Sarrais of Energy Alliance, told trustees the township’s existing natural gas contract with AEP Energy expires in October and recommended a 12-month renewal at a supplier price of 0.6499 (quoted in the presentation as 0.6499) per unit; Sarrais summarized the current contract rate as roughly 50.224¢. He advised that a decision be made immediately so staff can lock in the supplier and preserve enrollment continuity.

The trustees heard Sarrais explain that price volatility and unusually high electricity use during a recent heat event combined to produce bills that were larger than many residents expected. Sarrais said the township’s electric aggregation supplier rate currently sits at about 9.32¢ compared with Duke Energy’s default of about 10.43¢, and that the aggregation program has saved participating residents roughly 11 percent on the supplier portion of their electric bills compared with Duke’s published rates.

Sarrais told trustees the township’s prior gas aggregation contract lapsed in May after staff and the consultant decided in March not to re-contract when suppliers’ offers were not clearly favorable to residents. He said prices fell in April, allowing the township to re-offer an aggregation that has since produced savings compared with Duke’s default supply.

Trustees also discussed consumer confusion: residents receiving high bills did not always know whether Duke or a third-party supplier was their current supplier, and some had migrated to third-party sellers after sales calls. Sarrais emphasized that Energy Alliance is a consultant and not the gas supplier. Township staff and Energy Alliance urged residents with questions about their bills to call the township or Energy Alliance for a bill review and to check the supplier name on their Duke bill.

The trustees adopted Resolution 2025-132 — authorizing the administrator to execute the recommended natural gas agreement and declaring an emergency — by voice roll call. The board recorded votes in favor from Trustee John Davis, Trustee Michael Sturtz and Trustee Sarah Seavey; the resolution passed.

Why it matters: the aggregation program pools residents to negotiate fixed supplier prices and aims to shield consumers from market swings on the commodity portion of gas and electric bills. Township officials and the consultant said the program does not change other components of a utility bill — transmission, distribution, and mandated riders — but can reduce the supplier charge when market conditions allow.

Trustees and the consultant reiterated that enrollment in Delhi’s aggregation is opt-out: residents are automatically enrolled unless they exercise their right to opt out; a permanent do-not-aggregate list is maintained by the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio. Sarrais said historically fewer than 5 percent of customers actively shop outside aggregation and that the opt-out model lets the aggregation capture those savings for the majority.

Trustee Seavey summarized the board’s position in the meeting: “Trust me, had you stayed with Duke, you’d be at 11% more than where you are now.” Township staff posted materials, rate comparisons and Energy Alliance contact information to the township website for residents seeking more detail.

The resolution takes effect immediately; new supplier pricing will be reflected in residents’ bills per supplier and meter-read timing (presentations referred to the November bill as representing October usage, depending on meter read dates).","Delhi Township trustees voted July 30 to authorize the township administrator to sign a 12-month natural gas aggregation agreement recommended by Energy Alliance following a presentation that blamed market volatility and unusually high summer usage for recent bills.","actionData","errors"]

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