City officials thank Miami Conservancy District for flood response; announce tax hours, Easter egg hunt and new events coordinator

City staff and council members used the meeting to report on recent flood responses, personnel and community events.

Miss Holloway thanked Montgomery County Commissioner Mary McDonald for attending the meeting and praised the Miami Conservancy District for working “around the clock” to protect communities along the Great Miami River, including West Carrollton, during recent heavy rain. The council also expressed appreciation for city employees who worked on flood management and recovery.

Council and staff announced several upcoming events and administrative items: the Civic Center will offer extended tax-office hours on April 14 and 15 from 7:30 a.m. until 6 p.m.; the office will be closed April 18 (Good Friday) with no delay in trash pickup; an Easter egg hunt at the soccer complex co-hosted with the West Carrollton Alliance Club is scheduled for April 19 from noon to 2 p.m.; and the city will mark its 195th anniversary on April 29 and is running a photo contest of before-and-after images of local sites. City staff welcomed Angela Reed as a new part-time events coordinator in the Parks and Recreation Department.

In public comment, Mary McDonald identified herself as a Montgomery County commissioner and greeted the council; she said she is available to help and to build relationships between the county and municipalities. Council members thanked Commissioner McDonald for attending and said her visits give residents a chance to put a face to the county office. Council members also asked staff to monitor Owl Creek as water recedes to prevent debris build-up upstream.