Miami Township Monthly
December 2018
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What a Year in 2018
And, what a year ahead
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Photo (from left): Trustees Doug Barry, Don Culp, John Morris and Fiscal Officer Aaron Newell
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By John Morris, Board of Trustees President -
On behalf of all the trustees, I’d like to thank you for choosing to live here and being a part of our community. With residents and government working toward common goals, our community will always be the best place to live, work and play in this region. 2018 has been a great year for Miami Township:
- We reinvested in our parks. I hope you were able to visit and see what is new at Layer, Reeder, and Zengel parks this year. If not, be sure to stop by in 2019.
- We showed our commitment to fiscal responsibility and transparency in spending. Miami Township is now on OhioCheckbook.com so any resident, any time, can go online to search and see where their tax dollars are being spent.
- We saved tens of thousands of dollars by purchasing winter road salt during the summer rather than waiting until the cold winter months.
- We responded to citizens’ needs addressing road hazards, drainage issues, and unkempt properties. Our newly passed maintenance guidelines give us new enforcement tools to keep our township beautiful.
- We brought a positive focus to our community by co-hosting CANstruction at the Dayton Mall. Over 31,000 canned goods were donated to the Dayton Foodbank.
- We celebrated the 10th anniversary of the Veterans Memorial and paid tribute to those who help keep our country free at the annual Veterans Breakfast.
Thank you for your support of our police and fire levies. Resident safety will always be our top priority and our departments are the best in the state of Ohio.
For 2019, you can look forward to the same high quality service. The trustees will work with the administration to focus on keeping our community great, maintaining safe and beautiful neighborhoods, more investments in parks and roads, and attracting new businesses and jobs.
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Call for Zoning Board & Commission Members
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The Community Development Department is looking for applicants who want to serve our community as a volunteer on either the Miami Township Zoning Commission or the Miami Township Board of Zoning Appeals.
The Board of Zoning Appeals is looking for one regular member and one alternate member. Board members hear all requests for variances, conditional uses, substitutions of non-conforming uses, and administrative appeals. It is a trustee-appointed position. The board meets on the first Monday of every month beginning at 6 p.m.
The Zoning Commission oversees the zoning map and zoning resolution of the township. The Commission hears cases pertaining to map amendments, planned developments, and architectural review. It is looking for a citizen to serve as an alternate member. It is a trustee-appointed position. The commission meets on the third Tuesday of each month starting at 6 p.m.
To serve on a board or commission, you must live in
unincorporated
Miami Township. To apply, please send a letter of interest and resume to:
Miami Township Community Development Department
Attn: Kyle Hinkelman
2700 Lyons Road
Miamisburg, OH 45342
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Reeder Park swings into action
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You only need to visit Reeder Park in the Villages of Miami neighborhood one time to see that hard work and dedication pay off. A new swing set now complements the play set, benches and butterfly garden that await the children. A village of neighbors, township staff and trustees, and the son of the park’s namesake, made it all happen.
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Smooth road ahead for Crains Run Road project
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The Crains Run Road construction project is coming to fruition. The city of Miamisburg passed an ordinance November 20 to change speed limits on three roads and establish a no thru truck zone within the Austin Center Joint Economic Development District (JEDD). This follows earlier passage of resolutions by both the township and the JEDD asking the city to consider the measure.
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Speed limits along Crains Run, Medlar and Shephard roads will be reduced to 35 mph and commercial truck traffic will be prohibited. Police patrols have already increased. The speed limit in the Austin Landing complex is now 25 mph.
Once the 2019 budget is finalized, the Public Works Department will bid the resurfacing project through the Montgomery County Engineer’s pavement program. The project will include roadway milling, deep base repairs and a two-inch asphalt overlay. Resurfacing should be complete by summer 2019.
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Township residents can once again purchase dog tags at the Miami Township Government Center, 2700 Lyons Road, beginning Monday, Dec. 3, 2018, through Jan. 31, 2019. Each tag is $20 for neutered pets; $24 for non-neutered pets. We can accept
CASH or CHECK only at the township offices.
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Community Spotlight
Alumni football game a touchdown for all!
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Miami Township fleet maintenance mechanic, John Schweickart, and his football teammates can't say they weren't ready for the big game! The group of West Carrollton High School alumni were physically fit and well trained to take on their old rivals from Miamisburg High School during an
Alumni Football USA
charity football game on November 3 under the Saturday night lights. John and his crew played a hard fought game, but came up just short. The final score was Miamisburg 18, West Carrollton, 6.
Sure, bragging rights were at stake, but the true meaning of this game came during the very last play. West Carrollton alumnus, Jason Prater, got the call, received a hand-off from the quarterback and made his way into the end zone in his wheelchair. Prater lives with cerebral palsy. He was a mainstay on the sidelines of football games during his high school years, so his teammates made sure he was part of the action at this game. Some 3,000 spectators watched that final play, another 56,000 and counting, watched it on social media! As Schweickart put it, "T
he end of the night was a true testament to sportsmanship and class."
The West Carrollton/Miamisburg alumni game generated more than $10,000 to benefit both school districts. Now, watch that final play for yourself:
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Business Insider
Monarch Market
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Marcie Brow (l) and Ashley Smith of Monarch Market (photo provided)
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The Monarch Market is in its first year of operation inside the Dayton Mall at Miami Crossing. This vintage-inspired boutique is made of up more than 80 marketplace merchants offering a unique shopping experience. Founder Marcie Brow took a traveling market and turned it into a original concept at the mall.
What is your background?
I opened a small furniture store and decor consignment shop in Texas in 2013. I started participating in local shopping markets and home shows and decided to take the concept and run with it.
How did the idea of Monarch Market come about?
Business was so brisk in Texas, that I started doing traveling markets, making contact with merchants who wanted to sell their wares in a marketplace boutique setting. Being a military wife, my family moved here to Ohio and I wanted my business to move with me. I realized I could fulfill my dream here in Miami Township. I brought on my friend and business partner, Ashley Smith, and with new contacts and a lot of work, we started to expand our store front.
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What sets the market apart from other retailers?
We have more than 80 merchants selling products ranging from fashion to furniture. There are gifts you can customize, monogramming services, vintage items, jewelry, clothing, and so much more.
Describe the shoppers' experience while at the market.
You will immediately notice that you are walking into a unique space. Shoppers can stroll the aisles of small individual shoppes that mimic a downtown street of merchants. Each aisle is named, so that can shoppers can easily find their way around.
What are some of the special happenings planned for the holidays and beyond?
Our holiday open house was a great success in November. We are now gift wrapping purchases for shoppers, and we plan to be open Christmas Eve for all those last minute shoppers looking for something unique.
What do you feel the Miami Township community and Dayton Mall bring to your business?
Miami Township is full of potential customers and we are so excited to reach out to mall shoppers. The Dayton Mall has been so welcoming to us and has really helped us grow! When you visit our marketplace, you can expect unique products for sale, amazing customer service, customization services, all in a location like you've never seen before.
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Welcome to Miami Crossing
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The
South Metro Regional Chamber of Commerce
helped us welcome Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa to the Miami Crossing District with a ribbon cutting and special proclamation. Hand & Stone offers a number of specialty massages and introductory offers. The spa is located in the Village at the Dayton Mall near First Watch. Be sure to
visit them online
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The U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Toys program is in its 70
th
year of providing children in need with gifts for the holidays. It began in 1947 when 5,000 toys were collected in Los Angeles, California. That number is now up to 18 million toys collected annually nationwide distributed to 7 million children.
Miami Township is a drop-off location for toys again this year. A Toys for Tots box is in our lobby at the Government Center, 2700 Lyons Road. We are open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m.
Toys must be new and unwrapped. Please make your donation by December 7, 2018.
Visit
Toys for Tots online
for more about the program.
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Keeping you safe this holiday season
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It's that time of year when many of you will be lighting candles, using the fireplace and decorating for the holidays, but are you doing it safely? The
Miami Valley Fire District
has a quick check list to help you be sure:
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The holiday season is also the perfect time to review your security when out shopping or online and at home. You also want to be sure to keep track of packages that are mailed. The
Miami Township Police Department
has some safety guidelines for you to consider:
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Photo Gallery
11th annual Veterans Breakfast
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A Combined Color Guard fires off a rifle salute and the playing of Taps.
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Jill Dietrich, director, Dayton VA Medical Center, was the keynote speaker.
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Acting Admin. and Police Chief Ron Hess pays tribute to Jim Phares, one of five special veteran honorees.
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The Dayton Christian High School Choir performed.
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Austin Landing
- Breakfast with Santa at the Hilton Garden Inn on Dec. 8 and Dec. 15. Tickets required. Entrance fee. Click for tix!
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Dayton Mall
- Storytime with Santa on Dec. 11, 6 - 8 p.m. in Santa's Village. Kids can make a craft and have a snack while Santa reads them a book! Free.
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- Santa arrives via helicopter at Skyline Chili on Kingsridge Drive, Dec. 1, at noon, weather permitting!
- Miamisburg's Community Holiday & Parade is Dec. 8, 2:30 - 6:30 p.m. Parade begins at 2:30 p.m., tree lighting at 6 p.m. Visit Explore Miamisburg online for more.
- Due to the holidays, the Board of Trustees meeting schedule for December is as follows: Dec.11 at 6 p.m. and Dec. 18 at 11 a.m.
- Township administrative offices are closed Dec. 25 for Christmas; and Jan. 1 for New Year's Day.
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