September 2022

Brush Collection

Brush Collection continues as needed,

with one pickup per week

Administration & Maintenance

Administration Offices Open

Monday - Friday

8 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Closed 

Monday, September 5 

in recognition of Labor Day

Dispatch Open

24 hours, 7 days a week

Leaf Collection

Leaf collection begins October 18 and runs through December 29

Please note: pickup days are no longer assigned to allow for greater efficiency

Amberley Village administrators recently caught up with Village Engineer Frank Twehues on-site at the Farmcrest project.  Frank was gracious enough to share an update on camera regarding the status and projections for this major - and long-awaited! - investment in Village infrastructure.

Amberley Village has been recognized as a Tree City USA for nearly two decades now. Recent efforts to promote the Village Tree + Bench Donation program have resulted in an increase in tree plantings, which not only enhance the Village landscape but also offer a beautiful way to honor a loved one. Two examples shown above are the Whitaker Tree (left) and the Hattenbach Memorial (right), both installed within the past two years. Residents interested in taking advantage of the opportunity to honor a loved one or commemorate a special event are invited to check out the Tree + Bench donation program. It’s a great way to contribute to the community’s natural beauty at the same time!

Amberley Village Human Rights Commission (HRC) last year developed a campaign showcasing the Village as a community welcoming to all. These efforts were expanded at the recent Ice Cream Social, where yard signs were made available to residents wishing to join in the positive messaging to all who drive through our neighborhood. The hillside banner at the Municipal Building replicates the tone and image of the yard signs, which are now available for pickup at the Administration window at the 7149 Ridge Road building. The signs are free of charge, and come in two sizes to meet the tastes and display preferences of our residents. The Human Rights Commission meets one Wednesday of every month in the Community Room at the Municipal Building. Check out the Village website HRC page (see article below) and the calendar for more information.

Amberley Village Human Rights Commission is seeking a replacement for a recently vacated seat. The Human Rights Commission is a non-partisan body comprised of five members who must be residents of Amberley Village, and are appointed for three-year terms. Established in 2018 per Ordinance 2018-4 to combat discrimination and for the guarantee of equality and inclusion, the Human Rights Commission formalizes Amberley Village’s public policy to safeguard the right and opportunity of all persons to be free from all forms of discrimination and to provide for an inclusive community for all residents, businesses and visitors.

If you or someone you know is interested in serving the Village in this capacity, please contact Clerk of Council Tammy Reasoner at 513-531-8675 or [email protected].  

Amberley Village has been informed of plans to install fiber optics in the northern portions of the Village. Fiber optics along Galbraith Road and streets north of Galbraith will be installed on existing poles, while installation in Rollman Estates will be underground. The purpose of the fiber optic installation is to increase data transmission speeds to residential customers in those areas utilizing light pulses that travel along the fiber optic cable. Stay tuned for additional information regarding the installation schedule. Maps of the projected installation sites are available at the link below, and include the following streets:

On Existing Poles

Springvalley (S. of Galbraith only)

North of Galbraith:

Crestdale Court

Sorrento Drive

Arborcrest Drive (to Lamarque Drive)

Lynnehaven Drive & Lynnehaven Court

Galbraith Road from Springvalley Drive to Arborcrest Drive

Underground (Direct Bore)

Rollman Estates:

Rollman Estates Drive

Glenfarm Court

Ambercreek Drove (to Ridgeway Close)

Rolling Ridge Court

Ridgeway Close

Beech Hollow Drove

Clearwood Court

Amberley Village Council meets on the second Monday of each month. The next meeting is scheduled for Monday, September 12 at 6:30 pm, and will be held in Council Chambers at the Municipal Building, located at 7149 Ridge Road.

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 [email protected]

Copies of the agenda and council packet are posted on the website the Friday prior to each meeting under Government / INFO SEARCH / Council & Committee Agendas or by clicking the link below.

Ordinance 2022-04, Amending Appropriations In The General Fund, Streets Construction Fund, Permissive Motor Vehicle Tax Fund, Capital Projects Fund And Local Fiscal Recovery

Resolution 2022-18, Authorizing The Village Manager To Enter Into An Agreement For The Purchase Of Natural Gas For Amberley Village's Natural Gas Aggregation Program

Resolution 2022-19, Endorsing The Collaborative Work On The Reading Road Corridor Plan

Resolution 2022-20, Authorizing The Village Manager To Enter Into A Contract With Greystone Construction For The Repair Of The Salt Storage Facility

Resolution 2022-21, Authorizing The Village Manager To Purchase A Sign For The Amberley North Site

Resolution 2022-22, Authorizing The Village Manager To Enter Into A Contract To Purchase Eight (8) Motorola APS 6000 XE Radios From Mobilcomm

Officer Andrea Alt and K-9 Creed recently participated in the Annual Police Night Out, held at Koenig Park in Reading.National Night Out is a yearlong community building campaign designed to heighten crime prevention awareness, generate support and participation in anti-crime efforts and programs, and to strengthen neighborhood partnerships between the police and the community. One of Creed’s most vital roles exists in his unique ability to draw attention and encourage interaction with the public. Thanks to Officer Alt and Creed for their positive representation of Amberley Village throughout the Greater Cincinnati community!

Join Village resident Joyce DeVoge on Sunday, October 21 from 10 - noon for this unique nature experience!

The Forest Bathing program with Village resident Joyce DeVoge returns to French Park on October 2, 2022 from 10 a.m. to noon. Forest Bathing is a mindfulness process of experiencing forests and wooded parks, using the 5 senses to benefit physical and mental health. Substantial scientific research has demonstrated that the benefits are sustained when practiced regularly. No worries - no actual bathing is involved! 

Sign-ups will be accepted until filled, and the program is planned rain or shine. Be sure and reserve your spot today!

Brought to you by the Amberley Village Environmental Stewardship & WeTHRIVE! Health and Wellness Committees

Amberley Village was recently approached by staff at the Regional Council of Governments for Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana (OKI) regarding the use of Amberley Green for drone training. And while drones are not permitted to be flown in the Village without prior authorization, Village leadership agreed to allow OKI to train there for the collective benefit of local governments, business organizations and community groups served by the organization. OKI in return agreed to provide drone footage of their training sessions, which is featured via the Gallery link below. The images and video will be used by the Village for promotional purposes and in upcoming publications, saving taxpayer dollars as well as staff time and resources. 

Above: The Village Community Garden as seen from the OKI drone.

Formed in 1964, OKI has spent 50 years cultivating partnerships and alliances that range from the federal government to local councils. Its 118 members represent governmental, social and civic groups from nearly 200 communities in the eight-county, three-state region.

OKI works collaboratively with stakeholders to solve interstate dilemmas, create far-reaching development plans, break through political bureaucracy, provide services to the public and advocate for federal funding.

OKI has final authority over all federal dollars spent on surface transportation in the region. Each year, OKI approves roughly $40 million in funding for projects in the region.

Whether your nearest library is Deer Park, Reading, Pleasant Ridge or Blue Ash, fall is the perfect time to renew your relationship with your local library! Amberley Village E-News makes it easy for you to check out library programming for the upcoming month via the link below.