July 2023

Community Calendar

Village Council Video

Administration & Maintenance

Regular Hours 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Closed Tuesday, July 4 in Observance of Independence Day

Dispatch Open

24 hours, 7 days a week

Trash & Recycling

Regular Friday Pick Up

On Schedule

Please check the website for updates and schedule changes

Brush Collection

Brush Collection continues as needed,

with one pickup per week

Please note: 

Brush pickup days are no longer assigned to allow for greater efficiency



Please follow the guidelines below to ensure our ability to reach all residents in a timely manner.

Amberley Village Ice Cream Social returns on August 20, 2023 for residents and neighboring communities of Amberley Village. This year, we're seeking volunteers to assist with kids crafts, food and drink distribution, as well as greeters and general "as needed" roles. The event also features public safety displays and information, hands-on opportunities to go "behind the scenes" with public safety personnel and equipment, and the popular fire hose spray on the tennis courts for the kids!

If you are interested in assisting with this year's Ice Cream Social, or are able to support this community event with sponsorship or in-kind donations, please contact Tammy Reasoner at 513-531-8675 or tpreasoner@amberleyvillage.org.

Be sure to mark your calendar and plan to join us at the Municipal Building for this "can't miss" summer event!

Above: Crews work to fill gaps between yards and new curbs, as well as repair resident driveways to pre-roadwork conditions.

The final stages of work on the Farmcrest/Kincaid project are underway, with a focus on yard restoration and cleanup before a final layer of asphalt is laid. Work continues daily Monday - Thursday, and residents can expect some temporary delays while crews work along the curb.

The road will remain closed to through traffic until approximately mid-July.

Two new islands have been installed on N. Farmcrest and Kincaid, and were designed to address resident concerns about speeding in the area. The island sites were identified by the Village Engineer as the most effective locations to achieve traffic calming. Considerations such as intersections, driveway access points, turning radius, street maintenance, and underground utilities were all taken into consideration in choosing the locations. The Village is happy to report that its Accelerated Streets Program (ASP) remains on schedule (see overview below).

Duke Energy will be replacing natural gas service lines at several homes on the following streets: Elbrook, Twigwood, Meadowbrook, Larkfield, Laurel Oak, Fair Oaks Drive, Royal Oak, Brookwood and W. Beechlands. Letters have been sent to individuals whose properties will be impacted by the work, which entails making a 3' x 4' cut in the sod or hard surface to access the main gas tap.

Duke Energy or its authorized agent will follow up with homeowners directly about scheduling the work. If you received a letter, please listen for messages and respond promptly. Questions regarding the project can be addressed with the scheduler directly when they reach out.

The Village aggregation program consistently saves and stabilizes residential energy costs. Amberley Village recently signed a new aggregation agreement for residential electricity, even as Duke Energy's rates increased by more than 59% beginning in June.

Village Administration staff members regularly field a multitude of calls regarding Village aggregation, and have collaborated to bring you the following FAQs to answer some of the most common questions. Please read through the FAQs to help provide some clarity - but feel free to contact us should you still have questions!

Amberley Village's commitment to cost savings often goes unseen. Just before his retirement, Maintenance Supervisor Tony Chesney (photo at left) built a brand-new chipper box for the Village Dump Truck, saving the $5,000 purchase price for a manufactured one. But the real value in his innovation is the durability of the handcrafted box vs. the manufactured box. The last chipper box the Village purchased only fit one of the trucks, and lasted four years before it began to rust. The last chipper box Tony made fit all of the trucks, lasted 25 years and cost just $3,000 in materials. Special thanks goes out to him and all of our dedicated Maintenance Team for their innovative cost-savings and commitment to quality!

Amberley Village invites you to join us in congratulating Finance Administrator Kathleen Harcourt on her recent retirement after 15 years of service. Kathy leaves the Village in capable hands, with Jenny West taking over the Finance Administrator role after three years as the Village Tax Administrator. Ken Smallwood will take the Tax Administrator position vacated by West's promotion. The gradual transition of each employee into their new role allowed each staff member to train her successor, and ensured supports were in place for all of the Village financial functions while the succession process was underway. In addition, by prioritizing succession planning, Amberley Village minimizes costs by retaining employees, which results in greater continuity of service, job satisfaction and quality of work!

Kathy Harcourt

Retired

15 Years of Service

Jenny West

Finance Administrator

3 Years of Service

Ken Smallwood

Tax Administrator

6 Months of Service

Summer means vacation for many of our residents, and Amberley Village Police Department is here to ensure your home and belongings are safe while you're away. Did you know that AVPD offers free vacation house checks for its residents? Just call Dispatch at 513-531-2040 to set up the service, or visit our website for a copy of the Vacation House Check form. The few minutes it takes to arrange to have your home checked on regularly while you're away could make the difference between finding everything as you left it, or coming home to an unwanted situation.

Homeowners can also take measures to deter burglary while out of town by making things look as they normally do when they are home. The Village website includes a checklist of recommendations for creating this impression, such as having mail and newspapers picked up regularly and activating your security alarms.

The National Center for Disease Control (CDC) offers some key tips to avoiding heat-related illnesses during the upcoming summer months. Staying cool, hydrated and informed top the list of key strategies for keeping heat stroke and other heat-related illnesses at bay.

The body's natural way of cooling itself is by sweating; however, in certain conditions, "sweating just isn't enough." The site offers signs to look for in friends and loved ones that could indicate a life-threatening emergency, including remedies such as seeking shade, rapid cooling (either with water or a cool wet cloth),and fanning. Residents should be cognizant of medications which can cause sensitivity to heat, including some mental health medications, medications for Parkinson's disease which can inhibit perspiration, tranquilizers and diuretic drugs.

Common sense recommendations such a wearing lightweight clothing, remaining inside with air-conditioning and drinking cool, non-alcoholic beverages are some of the easiest to implement. However, individuals with heart problems or following a low-sodium diet are advised to seek medical attention for heat cramps. If efforts to eliminate heat cramps aren't effective after one hour, medical attention should be sought. You'll want to keep the number for Amberley Village Dispatch handy, as our officers most often arrive faster than ambulance service. Magnets and a handy Emergency Preparedness Guide (Summer Weather page shown at right) are available at the Municipal Building with key Village numbers, and information about a wide range of potential threats to you and your family. Stop by Dispatch or call 513-531-2040 for more information. And stay cool out there!

Upcoming Clean Amberley Events

• 4th Thursday in September & October
• 5:30 p.m.
• Meet at Municipal Building
• Check website for updates or changes

Amberley Village reminds residents of the importance of property maintenance to both aesthetics and home values. Adopted in 2007 in response to resident concerns, the Property Maintenance Code establishes standards and provides for enforcement of Code violations. Summer maintenance includes keeping grass and weeds trimmed, toys and furniture stored when not in use, and maintaining a neat and uncluttered appearance from the street. Be sure and familiarize yourself with the Village Property Maintenance Code to avoid being in violation.

Our July banner (pictured above) highlights two of the programs coordinated through our resident-run WeTHRIVE! Health and Wellness Committee. This Committee works to expand health and wellness opportunities for Amberley Village residents. Council Representative for this WeTHRIVE! Health and Wellness Committee is Councilmember Dara Wood.

Amberley Village Council meets on the second Monday of each month (unless there is a conflict). The next meeting is scheduled for Monday, July 10, 2023 at 6:30 pm in Council Chambers at the Municipal Building, located at 7149 Ridge Road.

Please note that public hearings will be held during the July 10 Council meeting on the following topics:

• to review the 2023 Tax Budget
• to consider changes to the Village property maintenance and zoning code as they relate to trailers

Residents may submit comments in writing or attend in-person to participate. To speak at the meeting or submit written comments, please contact Clerk of Council Tammy Reasoner by noon the day of the meeting at 513-531-8675 or at tpreasoner@amberleyvillage.org. Speakers for the public hearing may also sign up in Chambers prior to the start of the meeting.

Copies of the agenda and council packet are posted on the website by noon on the day of each meeting via the Agendas and Minutes button, or by clicking the button below:

Resolution 2023-12, Approving the Update of the Solid Waste Management Plan of the Hamilton County Solid Waste Management District

Resolution 2023-13,

Health Insurance Renewal

Resolution 2023-14, Authorizing the Village Manager to Enter into a Contract for Dump Truck Accessories

Ordinance 2023-05, Amending Appropriations in the 1000 General Fund and the 121 Police Disability and Pension Fund

Whether your nearest library is Deer Park, Reading, Pleasant Ridge or Blue Ash, our local libraries are an excellent resource for kids and adults alike! Amberley Village E-News makes it easy for you to check out library programming for the upcoming month via the button below. 

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