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Trustees approve hires, infrastructure contracts and corridor study in March 10 meeting
Summary
The West Chester Township Board of Trustees approved two police hires, multiple purchase orders, a $160,000 corridor study contract with MKSK, a $552,400 storm‑pipe contract, acceptance of streets in Westfall Preserve, and a Duke Energy lighting installation for a new roundabout.
At its March 10 meeting the West Chester Township Board of Trustees approved a slate of personnel hires, purchase orders and public‑works contracts brought forward by staff.
Personnel: The board voted to hire Nathan Latimer and William Sharp as police officers effective April 6, 2026; Sharp is a U.S. Air Force veteran. Both officers are scheduled to attend the next police academy session beginning April 13. The trustees administered the oath of office and approved the hires by roll call.
Procurement and contracts: The board approved purchase orders and requisitions over $7,500 that included legal services to FPT Gibbons LLP ($61,378.23), conference‑room renovations with 4 Seasons Environmental Inc. ($9,800), an HVAC replacement from Bachman's Inc. ($16,327), police academy tuition at Great Oaks (one officer), and signage and repairs tied to the USS Cincinnati project. Trustees moved and approved items 7–13 on the consent agenda.
Planning and public works: The trustees accepted MKSK's proposal to conduct the Union Center Boulevard corridor study for professional services not to exceed $160,000; staff said phase 1 will be complete by July 1 to inform zoning recommendations before a moratorium expires in October. The board also accepted streets in the Westfall Preserve subdivision for township maintenance and approved the 2026 paving, curb replacement and storm‑pipe programs.
Infrastructure contracts: Trustees approved a contract with Benchmark Land Management LLC for the 2026 storm‑pipe replacement program not to exceed $552,400.16 and authorized a statutory resolution granting Butler County Water & Sewer right of entry for cured‑in‑place sewer work on Rialto Road (PID M5610002000054). They also approved a Duke Energy lighting contract for a new roundabout at Cox Road and Kingsgateway in the amount of $12,921.63 (installation); electric service will cost $22.40 per month to the township.
Code enforcement: The board approved an agreed entry resolving a nuisance and zoning violation matter against Union Town Center Plaza LLC (automobile repair and paint shop operating without required zoning certificates), authorizing abatement and settlement as summarized by Community Development staff.
Votes: The meeting record shows motions, seconds and roll‑call approval for the items listed above; no items were tabled or failed. The board recessed to executive session to discuss property, litigation, personnel and confidential economic‑development information then returned and adjourned without additional votes.
Next steps: Staff will implement contracts and appear with additional details on the paving program sequencing at the next trustees meeting; staff also said outreach (newsletter and interactive web map) will inform residents about road projects.
