Miami Township Monthly
February 2019
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Police levy to go before voters May 7
Levy would put more officers on the street
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The Miami Township Police Department is asking voters to approve a 5.50 mill replacement levy on Election Day, May 7, 2019. The Board of Trustees approved the resolution at its January 22, 2019, business meeting in a two to one vote in favor of the measure. The levy would replace a 5.0 mill levy passed by voters in 2014 that expires at the end of 2019.
The additional one-half percent of revenue generated yearly over a five-year period will allow the department to hire up to three new police officers. It will also provide funds to sustain daily operations by maintaining vehicles, improving communication and upgrading technology.
This replacement levy would generate approximately $3.35 million a year for five years. For a property valued at $100,000, the replacement levy would cost the taxpayer approximately $40 more a year. It would accompany a second operating levy that voters passed in November 2018. Seized federal and state funds will continue to be used for capital expenditures to offset the use of levy funds.
“This replacement levy will allow us to collect tax dollars based on current property values and new construction in the township,” Police Chief Ronald L. Hess said. “Putting more officers on patrol means better protection for our citizens.”
The
Miami Township Police Department
responded to more than 30,000 calls in 2018. It is nationally accredited through the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement (CALEA). The CALEA designation demonstrates the department’s professional excellence and community commitment.
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Board of Trustees select officers for 2019
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The Board of Trustees made its officer selections for 2019 at the January 8 meeting. Doug Barry will serve as president this year while John Morris becomes vice president. Don Culp remains trustee and Aaron Newell is our fiscal officer.
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Reserve a township park shelter for your events
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Township residents and businesses currently have first dibs on making park reservations through April 15 when they open to everyone!
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Business is booming in Miami Township
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El Toro
is moving to a new location at 2022 Miamisburg-Centerville Road at the South Towne Center in Miami Crossing after several years at the Shoppes at 725. The short move gives the Mexican restaurant more elbow room to serve more customers.
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Plans are in the works to bring a
Jason's Deli
to Miami Township near the Austin Park Apartments and Waldruhe Park. Trustees voted January 8 to approve a preliminary development plan.
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Welcome
Keller Williams
Community Partners! The realty company celebrated its new space with a ribbon cutting January 23 at 2835 Miami Village Drive.
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Get Air Trampolines
is jumping onto the scene at the Southland 75 shopping center in the Miami Crossing District after a Christmastime opening.
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Why did
Roosters
cross the road? To open a bigger location at 9400 Springboro Pike, just a couple miles south of its former restaurant.
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Frutta Bowls
opened in late 2018 at
Austin Landing
. This is a new food concept specializing in healthy food bowls, smoothies and toast!
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Old Navy
- A new store will soon be under construction at Austin Landing, next to Field and Stream!
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Ross Dress for Less
is renovating a site at the Dayton Mall. Ross is a discount retailer for clothing and home goods. An opening date has yet to be announced. Also in the works at the
Dayton Mall
, is a new
Room Place
furniture store.
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Spa Express
is now open at 8975 Kingsridge Drive in the Miami Crossing District. It is an automated spa and beauty center. A grand opening celebration is February 8 at 11:30 a.m.
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Community Spotlight
Tri-More Community
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The happy, smiling faces that greet visitors at Tri-More Community are contagious. The men and women who rely on its services are quick to say hello, like Amanda who confidently approached to introduce herself with a handshake. Joe did the same and was the assigned tour guide for the day.
They are just two of more than 30 adults who receive services from the adult day services facility. Tri-More provides programs that offer community-based vocational training, socialization skills, health and fitness, job skills and community exploration.
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Before showing off the facility, Joe and several other clients spent their morning at Sinclair College, for an author’s talk. Others spent the day at the YMCA, while still others planned to head to the Miami Township branch of the Dayton Metro Library to help sort books. At the Tri-More facility, a staff member was helping a group of about a dozen people scour the internet to find a science experiment to conduct.
“We make sure that each person makes their own choices about what they want to do on any given day,” Jennelle Bertke, managing partner, said. “We’re enriching their hearts and souls by giving them the opportunity to be productive. You can’t help but be touched by their excitement to be part of the working community.”
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Tri-More Community prides itself on individualized services. It purposely keeps its roster small, so the eight employees can have quality one-on-one time with their clients. The four managing partners are all highly educated and trained in their field. They decided to open a center after a state law took effect giving people with developmental disabilities more choices for care beyond programs run by county agencies. As a result, Tri-More opened in early 2016 on Kingsridge Drive in the
Miami Crossing District
. It is funded by state and federal dollars.
“We saw the opportunity to do something different and exciting for people. We want to give them a different experience that offers tailor-made programs,” Bertke said. “These programs give our clients a real sense of accomplishment.”
The facility is currently expanding. Tour guide Joe showed off the new construction that is just getting underway on two larger restrooms and a conference room that will add to the current activity areas. Client artwork complements the space as does two small pieces of furniture that clients refurbished.
Bertke says they chose Miami Township to open the facility because of its prime location. They take full advantage of the library and nearby parks where they help count butterflies for a population study at Germantown Metropark and climb the tree tower to explore Cox Arboretum.
As the visit wound down, Joe made a lasting impression about the good work happening at Tri-More. He offered another handshake, an invitation to return for a visit, and on a more personal note, he held the door for me as a I left with that ever-present and contagious smile of his because I was certainly smiling too.
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The Power of Social Media
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Social media is arguably one of the most effective ways to connect with the community we serve. In addition to this online newsletter, Miami Township uses Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and Instagram to share important information.
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www.miamitownship.com
, is full of useful information about how our township operates, meeting dates and times, zoning request documents, and many more services that we offer:
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Austin Landing
- Feb. 16, Noon-4 p.m. - Cupid's Undie Run: This fun run of less than a mile raises money for neurofibromatosis research. Undies are encouraged, but not required... a costume maybe instead?
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- Feb. 16, 2 - 6 p.m. - WinterFest: World class ice sculptors demonstrate their skills during this fourth annual event. An ice battle begins at 5 p.m.
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Dayton Mall
- Feb 8 thru Feb 18 - all day - Ultimate Home Show: Billed as the #1 FREE home show in the Miami Valley!
- Feb. 23, 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. - Dayton Dragons National Anthem Try-outs: You could sing your way into 5/3 Field to sing the National Anthem on opening day! Tryouts will be held in the center court at the mall outside Macy's. You can also visit the Dayton Dragons' website for more information.
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February 1
is Ohio Township Day! Stop by our offices at 2700 Lyons Road to say hello and get a #miamitwppride bracelet!
Learn more
about Ohio Township Day!
- Township administrative offices are closed February 18 for Presidents Day.
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The
Miami Valley Fire District
has put together a checklist to help your family stay safe this winter. Can you check all the boxes?
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