tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-71749224428430912902024-03-04T23:48:25.202-05:00The TMACOG BlogA conversation with the Toledo Metropolitan Area Council of GovernmentsTMACOG Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11967327148702563020noreply@blogger.comBlogger231125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7174922442843091290.post-3070360674432434032019-02-19T12:10:00.001-05:002019-02-19T12:10:06.522-05:00Schools, Colleges & Universities Caucus - 2019 General Assembly<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0.8in 0.0001pt 0in; text-align: left;">
<b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">2019 TMACOG General Assembly<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">School
Districts, Colleges and Universities Caucus<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">Monday,
January 28, 2019 <o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">Holiday Inn French Quarter Perrysburg<span style="font-size: 14pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 11.5pt;">Call to Order/Welcome/Introductions</span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 11.5pt;"> –</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 11.5pt;">Ann Theis, dean of the School of Business, Information and
Public Services at Owens Community College and the facilitator of the School Districts, Colleges, and
Universities Caucus, and called the meeting to order and welcomed everyone
present. Roundtable introductions were made by those present.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">TMACOG
Members in attendance included: <o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">Dawn
Burks – Board Member, Rossford Schools <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">Ed
Ewers – Assistant Superintendent, Penta Career Center<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">Jennifer
Fehnrich – Executive Director, Owens Community College <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">Catherine
Ford – Dean, School of Nursing and Health Professions, Owens Community College<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">Jackie
Huffman – Board Member, Rossford Schools <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">Cindy
Hurst – Director of Corporation, Foundation & Government Relations, Lourdes
University<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">Bradley
Johnson – Board Member, Ottawa Hills Board of Education<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">Barry Kinsey – Director of Workforce
Development, Monroe County Community College</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">Rob
Kraus – Executive Director WCS, Owens Community College<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">Ronald Matter – Superintendent, Penta Career
Center</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">Michael
McDonald – Director of Human Relations, Owens Community College<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">Diane
Miller – Interim Chief of Staff/Assistant Vice President, Government Relations,
The University of Toledo<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">Mark
North – Superintendent, Wood County Educational Service Center<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">Lisa
Nagel – General Counsel, Owens Community College<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">Brandi
Smith – Business Rep, Owens Community College<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">Tim
Smith – Board Member, Wood County Educational Service Center<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">Linda
Stacy – Board Chair, The Maritime Academy of Toledo<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">Ann Theis – Dean, School of Business,
Information & Public Services, Owens Community College<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">Margaret Traband – Sr. Director Community
Engagement, The University of Toledo<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">Bob Vasquez – Board Member, Toledo Board of
Education<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">Non-Caucus member present included:<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">Kerrie
Carte – Planning & Development Coordinator, WSOS CAC, Inc.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">Larry
Fletcher – President, Lake Erie Shores & Islands<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">Theresa
Gavarone – State Representative, Ohio House of Representatives<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">Melinda
Huntley – Executive Director, Ohio Travel Association<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">Sara Guiher – Water Quality Planner <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">Mary Pat McCarthy – Marketing and Public
Information Manager<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 11.5pt;">Topic Discussion </span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 11.5pt;">– The Caucus discussed the following topics:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 11.5pt;">Education platforms for newly elected Ohio (Mike DeWine)
and Michigan (Gretchen Whitmer)<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "Courier New"; font-size: 11.5pt;">o<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 11.5pt;">DeWine’s focus areas include: less testing, mental health
services at schools, vocational programs, opportunities for low income
individuals, increased access to technology<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "Courier New"; font-size: 11.5pt;">o<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 11.5pt;">Whitmer’s focus areas include: early childhood education,
mental health services at schools, planning for the future, less testing, two-year
degree scholarships, “quality education from cradle to career”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Wingdings; font-size: 11.5pt;">§<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 11.5pt;">The group discussed respect for teachers – lack of
support they receive in supplies, classroom aides, discipline issues, parents,
and the generally low opinion of the teaching profession among students
graduating high school<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 11.5pt;">How can we encourage students to consider a wider range
of careers/careers that are appropriate for them?<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "Courier New"; font-size: 11.5pt;">o<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 11.5pt;">Recent State of Ohio report: by 2025 65% of Ohioans will
need a degree/certificate/some form of post-secondary training to fill
workforce gaps<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "Courier New"; font-size: 11.5pt;">o<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 11.5pt;">Some say that students who do not do well in high school
should choose skilled trades – many trades are highly technical and
inappropriate if students struggle in high school <b><o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Wingdings; font-size: 11.5pt;">§<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 11.5pt;">Need to educate students and parents on the value and
high earning potential of skilled trades<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Wingdings; font-size: 11.5pt;">§<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 11.5pt;">Students are not aware that first career choice not
likely a lifelong career, some employers cover continuing education<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "Courier New"; font-size: 11.5pt;">o<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 11.5pt;">Exposing students to varied careers earlier on may help –
students are drawn to careers that they “know”<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Wingdings; font-size: 11.5pt;">§<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 11.5pt;">Business and industry should work with educators<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "Courier New"; font-size: 11.5pt;">o<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 11.5pt;">High school students are not learning the hard/soft
skills associated with part-time or summer employment<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Wingdings; font-size: 11.5pt;">§<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 11.5pt;">4 Lake High School students were present: one had a
part-time job but stated that he had to give up other opportunities, and three
stated that they did not have time for work with the other expectations placed
on them<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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educational expenses – should be offered to younger students<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 11.5pt;">Inequity among students<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "Courier New"; font-size: 11.5pt;">o<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 11.5pt;">High-achieving students are driven by parents and
educators, mid-level students are vague about goals and career path, another
segment of students are unaware of opportunities<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "Courier New"; font-size: 11.5pt;">o<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 11.5pt;">Some students drive prior to obtaining a license because
they do not have other means to travel to work/apprenticeships – their families
are not able to afford driver’s education<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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can cover driver’s education<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 11.5pt;">Election of Representatives to the TMACOG Board of
Trustees </span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 11.5pt;">–</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 11.5pt;">The following people were elected to serve as caucus
representatives on the TMACOG Board of Trustees. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 11.5pt;">elected to
represent member school districts:<b> </b></span><b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 11.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 11.5pt;">Trustee</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 11.5pt;">: Ronald Matter
– Penta Career Center<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 11.5pt;">Alternate</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 11.5pt;">: Bob Vasquez
–Toledo Board of Education<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 11.5pt;">elected to
represent member colleges and universities include:<b> </b></span><b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 11.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 11.5pt;">Trustee</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 11.5pt;">: Paul Knollman
– Monroe County Community College <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 11.5pt;">Alternate</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 11.5pt;">: Cindy Hurst –
Lourdes University<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 11.5pt; line-height: 115%;">Ms. Theis asked for a motion to approve the above
trustee and alternates. Diane Miller, University of Toledo, moved to approve,
and Linda Stacy, Toledo Maritime Academy seconded. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Business</span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 11.5pt; line-height: 115%;"> – There was no other business discussed.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 11.5pt;">Adjourn</span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 11.5pt;"> –
Ms. Theis thanked everyone for attending the caucus and adjourned the meeting.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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TMACOG Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11967327148702563020noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7174922442843091290.post-61762215201662287652019-02-19T12:08:00.004-05:002019-02-19T12:08:48.172-05:00Non-governmental Members Caucus - 2019 General Assembly<div class="MsoTitle" style="line-height: normal; margin-right: .5in; tab-stops: 4.5pt center 3.25in;">
2019 General Assembly Non-Governmental Members Caucus<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">Monday, January 28, 2019<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 11.5pt;">Call
to Order/Welcome/Introductions</span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 11.5pt;"> – The
Non-Governmental Members Caucus met on January 28,
2019 at 8:30 a.m. in Depot Track 5 at the Holiday Inn French Quarter, located
at <span style="background: white;">10630 Fremont Pike </span>in Perrysburg, Ohio. Facilitator of the Non-Governmental Caucus and Safety
Council of Northwest Ohio President & CEO Dennis McMickens called the
meeting to order and welcomed everyone present. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 11.5pt;">TMACOG Members in attendance included:<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 11.5pt;">Laurie Adams – Managing Principal & Traffic Engineer, DGL
Consulting Engineers, LLC<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 11.5pt;">Meg Adams – External Affairs Manager, FirstEnergy/Toledo Edison<u><o:p></o:p></u></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 11.5pt;">Edgar Avila – EVP, AAA Northwest Ohio Region/AAA Club Alliance,
Inc.<u><o:p></o:p></u></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 11.5pt;">Zane Daniels – Manager, Local Government Affairs, Columbia Gas of
Ohio <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 11.5pt;">Meghan Gallagher – Regional Business Development Coordinator, Ohio
Turnpike<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 11.5pt;">Tom Galloway – Political Advisor, Brotherhood of Locomotive
Engineers and Trainmen<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 11.5pt;">Traci Hernandez – Director of Marketing and Business Development, DGL
Consulting Engineers, LLC<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 11.5pt;">Dennis McMickens – President & CEO, Safety Council of
Northwest Ohio <u><o:p></o:p></u></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 11.5pt;">Hans Rosebrock – Manager, Economic Development and External
Affairs, FirstEnergy/Toledo Edison<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 11.5pt;">Philip Rudolph – VP New Business Development, Rudolph Libbe Group<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 11.5pt;">Laura Saunders-Kowalec – V.P./Govt. Banking Relationship Manager,
Huntington Bank<u><o:p></o:p></u></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 11.5pt;">Kathy Streng – Business Development, DLZ Corportation<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 11.5pt;">Yvonne Thoma-Patton – Executive Director, Eastern Maumee Bay Chamber
of Commerce<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 11.5pt;">Lisa Wagner – Commercial Loan Officer, Monroe Bank and Trust<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 11.5pt;">Lu Cook – Northwest Ohio Regional Liaison, Office of Lieutenant Governor
Jon Husted<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 11.5pt;">Ed Heilman – Pastor, Park Congregational United Church of Christ<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 11.5pt;">Destrey Roeber – Sales, Advanced Drainage Systems<u><o:p></o:p></u></span></div>
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Regional Marketing Director, Bergmann Associates<o:p></o:p></span></li>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 11.5pt;">Roger Streiffert – Transportation Planner<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 11.5pt;">Lisa Householder – Transportation Planner/Database Analyst<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 11.5pt;">Nomination of Representatives to the
TMACOG Board of Trustees – </span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 11.5pt;">A motion was approved by Zane Daniels and
seconded by Tom Galloway to elect the following people to serve as trustees and
alternates on the Board of Trustees for 2019; the motion was approved
unanimously. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><i><u><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 11.5pt;">Trustees
</span></u></i></b><i><u><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 11.5pt;">include</span></u></i><b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 11.5pt;">:<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 11.5pt;">Meg Adams – FirstEnergy/Toledo Edison<i><u><o:p></o:p></u></i></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 11.5pt;">Edgar Avila – AAA Northwest Ohio Region/AAA Alliance Club<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 11.5pt;">Rachel Bach – President and CEO, ConnecToledo<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 11.5pt;">Frank Butwin – Maumee Valley Heritage Corridor<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 11.5pt;">Larry Fioritto, Perstorp Polyols, Inc.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 11.5pt;">Michael Jay – Regional Growth Partnership<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 11.5pt;">Dennis McMickens –Safety Council of Northwest Ohio<i><u><o:p></o:p></u></i></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 11.5pt;">Laura Saunders-Kowalec – Huntington Bank<i><u><o:p></o:p></u></i></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 11.5pt;">Roberta Streiffert – Great Lakes Community Action Partnership<i><u><o:p></o:p></u></i></span></div>
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<u><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 11.5pt;">A<b><i>lternates</i></b>
include:<o:p></o:p></span></u></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 11.5pt;">Ruthann House – Great Lakes Community Action Partnership<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 11.5pt;"> Bob Kazmierczak – AAA
Northwest Ohio Region/AAA Alliance Club<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 11.5pt;"> David Kuhn – Feller, Finch
& Associates, Inc.<i><u><o:p></o:p></u></i></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 11.5pt;">Discussion Topics</span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 11.5pt;"> – The caucus members spent a
majority of the meeting discussing various discussion topics, including the
purpose and benefits of the non-governmental caucus, the impact of Lake Erie
water quality, and public transportation as it relates to economic vitality.
Some commentary included:<i><u><o:p></o:p></u></i></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 11.5pt;">Purpose
and benefits of the TMACOG Non-governmental caucus – <i><u><o:p></o:p></u></i></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 11.5pt;">At
the request of AAA, TMACOG formed a new committee dedicated to planning for
autonomous vehicle technology and related infrastructure needs in this region.
The committee had its first meeting earlier in January.<i><u><o:p></o:p></u></i></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 11.5pt;">Input
from non-governmental members is important for TMACOG as staff develops
projects and policies in the long range transportation plan.<i><u><o:p></o:p></u></i></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 11.5pt;">TMACOG
convened with several stakeholders to apply two regional projects for DriveOhio
grant funding. One involves parking and transit in downtown Toledo and the
other involves roadside units on I-475 that will sense traffic incidents and
construction slow downs (during the Dorr Street interchange project). Both projects
are currently under consideration by DriveOhio. <i><u><o:p></o:p></u></i></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 11.5pt;">There
was a request for TMACOG to map electric vehicle charging stations throughout
our region. The data has been collected and a draft map exists.<i><u><o:p></o:p></u></i></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 11.5pt;">Non-governmental
partners are involved in TMACOG committees, such as the Maumee Valley
Adventurers Club is a member of the Bicycle and Pedestrian committee.<i><u><o:p></o:p></u></i></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 11.5pt;">TMACOG
and the City of Toledo have put money towards a study looking at implementing
passenger rail service between Toledo and Detroit.<i><u><o:p></o:p></u></i></span></div>
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noted this caucus is a great opportunity for networking with each other and
creating important partnerships throughout the region.<i><u><o:p></o:p></u></i></span></div>
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of Lake Erie water quality on tourism and economic development in the region –<i><u><o:p></o:p></u></i></span></div>
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Science Alliance for Valuing the Environment (SAVE) has taken the position that
Lake Erie will see a similar future that has occurred in the Grand Lake St.
Mary’s region (cannot swim or eat fish from that water).<i><u><o:p></o:p></u></i></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 11.5pt;">Is
anyone developing technology to address the algae? Some technology exists to
tackle the algal blooms, but it hasn’t taken off in our region yet. There is a
filter being used in the Chesapeake Bay area that has seen some success. There
is another technology that targets storm drains so the water runoff is treated
before it reaches the natural waterways. A professor at a university in Florida
developed a system to filter phosphates on agricultural fields.<i><u><o:p></o:p></u></i></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 11.5pt;">There
is a direct economic impact when the lake us unhealthy.<i><u><o:p></o:p></u></i></span></div>
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farmers on family owned farms work additional part- or full-time jobs. So, it
is important to separate smaller, family owned farms from the much larger
commercial farms when applying these technologies.<i><u><o:p></o:p></u></i></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 11.5pt;">Septic
systems are also an issue. The University of Toledo is using satellite imagery
to look at blooms during times of low or no rainfall (when there is no runoff)
and it can be detected on the imagery that septic tanks contribute to the
blooms.<i><u><o:p></o:p></u></i></span></div>
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is the responsibility of everyone to think of solutions to this problem, not
just representatives in government.<i><u><o:p></o:p></u></i></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 11.5pt;">A
suggestion that TMACOG get the agricultural community involved in TMACOG
committees to tackle this problem (including farmers and companies, such as The
Andersons, that are large fertilizer producers). In addition, the AgVenture
event held biennially by the Wood Soil and Water Conservation District would be
good to be involved in. <i><u><o:p></o:p></u></i></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 11.5pt;">The
importance of public transportation as it relates to economic vitality and
development – <i><u><o:p></o:p></u></i></span></div>
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group in Wood County is trying to get seamless connectivity countywide.<i><u><o:p></o:p></u></i></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 11.5pt;">TARTA
needs to be a truly regional system.<i><u><o:p></o:p></u></i></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 11.5pt;">There
is a transportation gap for many college-aged students.<i><u><o:p></o:p></u></i></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 11.5pt;">Some
companies have difficulty attracting and retaining employees, so they are
setting up their own transportation systems to get people to/from work. One
example is Quicken Loans based in Detroit, has a bus that transports employees to/from
the Toledo area.<i><u><o:p></o:p></u></i></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 11.5pt;">There
is not enough money allocated toward public transportation in the state of
Ohio, so the state legislature needs to look at this funding issue.<i><u><o:p></o:p></u></i></span></div>
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demographic that relies on public transportation are the elderly. Many reach
the age they should not drive anymore but still need a means to get to doctor
appointments but have no other option to get there. <i><u><o:p></o:p></u></i></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 11.5pt;">A
demographic that relies on public transportation are people getting out of jail
(re-entry). Some prisons/jails will not permit a newly-released prisoner to
leave on foot, so if they cannot find a ride will rely on public transportation
to get them away from the prison/jail.<i><u><o:p></o:p></u></i></span></div>
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is so important that public transportation is an option from a safety
standpoint as it will help in alleviating the number of drunk/drugged driving
and distracted driving crashes.<i><u><o:p></o:p></u></i></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 11.5pt;">One
of the reasons this region lost out on the bid for the Amazon expansion was
because there is not a regional public transportation system in place (it was a
deal breaker).<i><u><o:p></o:p></u></i></span></div>
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needs to be more education on the benefits of public transportation so people
who don’t need it understand why it is important for those who do need it.<i><u><o:p></o:p></u></i></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 11.5pt;">Big
technological changes will drive the future of public transportation, such as
autonomous shuttles.<i><u><o:p></o:p></u></i></span></div>
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mentality in the Midwest must change – public transportation is important and
needed for all demographics. The education should start at a young age, so they
understand not everything needs to revolve around a car.<i><u><o:p></o:p></u></i></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 11.5pt;">Other Topics or Announcements</span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 11.5pt;"> – TMACOG staff
discussed the various benefits of being a TMACOG member. Staff reviewed the
council and committee structure and stressed that anyone may attend and be
involved in these meetings. Staff can create maps, collect traffic counts,
coordinate events, etc., that is a benefit of being a TMACOG member. <i><u><o:p></o:p></u></i></span></div>
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meeting was adjourned at 9:49 a.m. </span><b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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TMACOG Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11967327148702563020noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7174922442843091290.post-29977736886600395242019-02-19T12:07:00.002-05:002019-02-19T12:07:34.660-05:00Special Districts Caucus - 2019 General Assembly <div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin-right: 0.75in; text-align: left;">
<b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">2019 TMACOG General
Assembly<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">Special Districts and Authorities
Caucus<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">Monday, January 28, 2019<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; line-height: 115%;">Executive Board Room II</span></b><b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; line-height: 115%;">, Holiday Inn French
Quarter Perrysburg<span style="font-size: 14pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 11.5pt;">Call to Order/Welcome/Introductions</span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 11.5pt;"> – Scott Carpenter, Director of Public Relations for Metroparks
Toledo and the facilitator of the Special Districts and Authorities Caucus, called
the meeting to order and welcomed everyone present. Introductions were made
around the room.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 11.5pt;">Members
in attendance included:<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 11.5pt;">Joseph Cappel – V.P., Business Development, Toledo-Lucas County
Port Authority<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 11.5pt;">Tim Porter – NOPRA, Chairman of Passenger Rail Committee<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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included:<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 11.5pt;">Election of Representatives to the TMACOG
Board of Trustees</span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 11.5pt;"> – A <b><i>motion</i></b> was made by Rex Huffman and <b><i>seconded</i></b> by James Gee to
elect the following members who will represent the Special </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 11.5pt;">Districts and Authorities
Caucus on this year’s Board of Trustees.
<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<u><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 11.5pt;">Parks
and Recreation Districts Representatives<o:p></o:p></span></u></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 11.5pt;">Trustee: Neil A. Munger – Director, Wood County
Park District<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 11.5pt;">Alternate: Thomas G. Mackin – Legal Counsel, Lucas
Metropolitan Housing Authority<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 11.5pt;"> <u>Other Special Districts and Authorities
Representatives<o:p></o:p></u></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 11.5pt;">Trustee:
Cheryl Johnson – Wood County Port
Authority<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 11.5pt;">Alternate: Rhonda Sewell – Toledo-Lucas County Public
Library<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 11.5pt;">Roundtable Discussion </span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 11.5pt;">– </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 11.5pt;">Since the Special
District and Authorities Caucus consists of transit, port authorities, library,
parks and recreation districts, and water, the group’s discussion had a regional
focus on what they have in common and the need for a stronger identity.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 11.5pt;">Future of Transportation in Northwest Ohio<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 11.5pt;">Creating
a downtown hub - currently out for bid; expecting passengers in May; there will
be an administrative area; lease out parking space.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 11.5pt;">Van
pool program – currently up and running; managed by Enterprise; targeted for
people communiting 25-75 miles one-way to work; federal government pays for
half and customers pay for other half<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 11.5pt;">Technology
– buy fair with an app; track bus better with app<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 11.5pt;">Grant
– autonomous vehicle demonstration; major challenge is designing the route;
TARPS and Goodwill building should be included on the route for charging
vehicles; there will be two or three vehicles<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 11.5pt;">Blue
Ribbon Task Force – covered by the county; the goal is for better public transit;
committee is established <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 11.5pt;">Toledo-Lucas
County Port Authority<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 11.5pt;">Upgrades
to Amtrak station - lights, resurfaced platforms<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 11.5pt;">Downtown
parking – acquired parking lot of Government One; want to provide at below
market rates; offer to employees and commuters<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 11.5pt;">Export
of soybean to Europe has increased<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 11.5pt;">Toledo
Express Airport – newer Charlotte route has been successful; developing an
industrial park south of airport<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 11.5pt;">Street
cars back in Toledo; opens up for complete streets; concept paper for Summit
Street.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 11.5pt;">Street
cars generate lots of economic development; downside is the high cost. Cincinnati overpromised on ridership.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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transportation study – will be completed end of 2019<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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strategy – lots of parking available, just not at convenient locations;
consider changing the policy of on-street parking to increase availability for
visitors<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 11.5pt;">Connectivity
of Parks – <i>led by Metroparks Toledo</i><o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 11.5pt;">Chessie
Circle Trail – completed a 1.4 mile section; 55,000 users<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 11.5pt;">Estimating
users in parks factors 2.3 persons per vehicle.
Comparing laser counter to survey information, survey was within 7,000
users to the laser counters.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 11.5pt;">Secor
to Oak Openings connection – 13 miles that will terminate at Wabash-Cannonball
Trail; have completed a two mile section (called Moseley Trail); Cannonball
Prairie Metropark coming soon<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 11.5pt;">East
side – connect Maumee Bay State Park to Howard Marsh, Magee Marsh<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 11.5pt;">Goal
– to have a park within five miles<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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District Park – have funding to complete Phase 1<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 11.5pt;">Creating a Healthier Community<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 11.5pt;">Metroparks
is completing a survey; Cleveland demonstrated lower heal care expenses with
more recreational areas<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 11.5pt;">Uptown
– use as a laboratory to identify infrastructure needs (sidewalks and streets)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 11.5pt;">Need
to look at other funding sources other than transportation<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 11.5pt;">TIP
funding – Can that approach be replicated in other ways? Can TMACOG take the lead on grant
applications for projects to enhance community?
Should look at what other MPOs are doing in the is respect.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 11.5pt;">Public
Relations – need to regionally promote the great work being done in this region;
need to get Destination Toledo involved<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 11.5pt;">Metroparks
has Telling Our Story – wants to use travel blogs to spread the word nationally
(USA Today)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 11.5pt;">Stormwater
management – what’s being done?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 11.5pt;">Next Steps</span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 11.5pt;"> – There were no
request for action by the caucus and no further business was discussed.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 11.5pt;">Adjourn</span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 11.5pt;"> – Mr. Carpenter thanked members for
attending the caucus and adjourned the meeting.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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TMACOG Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11967327148702563020noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7174922442843091290.post-39500868507180508122019-02-19T12:06:00.002-05:002019-02-19T12:11:01.713-05:00Townships Caucus - 2019 General Assembly<div class="MsoTitle" style="line-height: normal; margin-right: -4.5pt; tab-stops: 4.5pt center 3.25in;">
2019 General Assembly Township Caucus<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; line-height: 115%;">Monday,
January 28, 2019<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; line-height: 115%;">Holiday
Inn French Quarter, Perrysburg</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">Call to
Order/Welcome/Introductions</span></b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;"> – Facilitator of the Township Caucus Michael Hampton,
Springfield Township Administrator, called the meeting to order and welcomed
everyone. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12pt;">Members
in attendance include:<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">Jacob
Barnes – Planning Director, Township of Springfield</span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12pt;">Stephen </span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">Bettinger – Trustee, Township of Richfield<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">Andrew
Bick – Trustee, Township of Richfield <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">Walter
Celley – Administrator, Township of Perrysburg<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">Barry
Cousino – Fire Chief, Township of Springfield</span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">Brendyn
George – Trustee, Township of Jackson</span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">Kenneth
Gilsdorf – Trustee, Township of Lake</span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">Michael
Hampton – Administrator, Township of Springfield</span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Hemminger – Zoning Administrator, Township of Perrysburg</span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Mark Hummer – Administrator & Police Chief, Township of Lake<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">Donald
Sahloff – Trustee,
Township of Whiteford<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">Ernest
Sasse – Deputy Supervisor, Township of Whiteford</span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">Mark
Sattler – Trustee, Township of Jerusalem</span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Schaller – Trustee, Township of Perrysburg<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">Eric
Wagner – Zoning Administrator, Township of Monclova</span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">Non-caucus members in attendance included:<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">Carol
Contrada – Chair, TMACOG Water Quality Council</span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">Michelle
Donnelly – Business Development, Corporate Intelligence Consultants</span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">TMACOG support personnel included:<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">William
Best, Vice President of Finance and Administration<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">Michael
Fuller, Transportation Planner<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">Election of
Representatives to the TMACOG Board of Trustees </span></b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">p<b> </b></span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">the
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">Walt
Celley – Township of Perrysburg<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Hampton – Township of Springfield<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Mark Hummer – Township of Lake<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Bick – Township of Richfield<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12pt;">Kenneth L. Gilsdorf – Trustee, Township of
Lake<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12pt;">A <b><i>motion</i></b> was made by Kenneth Gilsdorf and
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by Donald Sahloff to elect the above Board of Trustee representatives; the
motion carried.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">Appointment of
Township Representative to Transportation Council </span></b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">–<b> </b></span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">No
representative was appointed to the TMACOG Transportation Council during the
meeting. However, but past representative Sylvania Township Trustee John
Crandall will be contacted regarding this appointment.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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of Township Representatives to Water Quality Council</span></b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;"> – A <b><i>motion</i></b> was made by Kenneth
Gilsdorf and <b><i>seconded</i></b> Mark Sattler to appoint the above representatives to
the Water Quality Council representatives; the motion carried.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12pt;">Donald Sahloff, Township of Whiteford</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12pt;">Andrew Bick, Township of Richfield</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12pt;">Brendyn George, Township of Jackson</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">Round Table
Discussion & Suggested Topics</span></b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">House Bill 500 </span></b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">– </span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">This bill, passed
into law in late 2018, contains 18 provisions related to township authority.
Several members in attendance testified in support of the bill. Attendees want
to express gratitude toward legislators for passing this legislation.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">House Bill 708 related to public pension double
dipping </span></b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">–<b> </b></span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">Perrysburg Township mentioned this piece
of legislation would prohibit extra pensions for retired persons that continue
to work in public employment, so that public employees cannot “double-dip”.
Members noted examples of county engineers that are retired but return to work
due to lack of suitable replacements, as well as the decreased financial burden
such legislation would create. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">House Bill 255 regarding township police authority on interstates
</span></b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">–<b> </b></span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">Members noted that progress on this bill
appears to have stalled.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">Whiteford Township Water Plant </span></b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">–<b> </b></span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">Whiteford
Township reported on the success of their recently opened water plant. They
have six customers in addition to the residents they serve. The township is
planning an open house later in the year. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">Legislative
Update – </span></b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">This
topic was not discussed.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">Next
Steps </span></b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">–<b> </b></span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">There are no requested action from the
Township Caucus at this time.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">Questions
and Answers </span></b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">–<b> </b></span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">All questions took place under the round
table discussion.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Mr. Hampton thanked the attendees for their participation and adjourned the
meeting.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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TMACOG Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11967327148702563020noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7174922442843091290.post-49715431702882670702019-02-19T12:05:00.000-05:002019-02-19T12:05:05.316-05:00Villages Caucus - 2019 General Assembly <div class="MsoTitle" style="line-height: normal; margin-right: 45.0pt; tab-stops: 4.5pt center 3.25in;">
2019 General Assembly Village Caucus<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">Monday, January 28, 2019<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;"> Holiday Inn French Quarter Perrysburg</span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">Call to
Order/Welcome/Introductions</span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;"> – The Village Caucus met on Monday, January 28,
2019 at 8:30 a.m. in Depot Track 4 at the Holiday Inn French Quarter, located
at <span style="background: white;">10630 Fremont Pike </span>in </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">Perrysburg,
Ohio. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">Gordon
Bowman, Pemberville Village Mayor and Facilitator of the Village Caucus, called
the </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt;">meeting to order and welcomed everyone present. Round table introductions
were made.</span></div>
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in attendance included:<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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Babcock, Mayor, Village of Oak Harbor</span></li>
<li><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">Genna
Biddix – Administrator, Village of Fayette</span></li>
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</span></span><!--[endif]-->David
Borer – Mayor, Village of Fayette<o:p></o:p></div>
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Bowman – Mayor, Village of Pemberville<o:p></o:p></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]-->Michael
Brillhart – Administrator, Village of North Baltimore<o:p></o:p></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]-->Colby
Carroll – Administrator, Village of Haskins<o:p></o:p></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]-->Matthew
Damschroder – Mayor, Village of Elmore<o:p></o:p></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]-->John
Dierksheide – Council Member, Village of Risingsun<o:p></o:p></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]-->Dana
Dunbar – Council Member, Village of Ottawa Hills<o:p></o:p></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]-->Janet
Goldner – Mayor, Village of North Baltimore<o:p></o:p></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]-->Adam
Greenslade – Mayor, Village of Green Springs<o:p></o:p></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]-->Robin
Hindall – Fiscal Officer, Village of Risingsun<o:p></o:p></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]-->Rosanna
Hoelzle – Administrator, Village of Swanton<o:p></o:p></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]-->Michelle
Ish – Council Member, Village of Oak Harbor<o:p></o:p></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]-->David
Johnson – Council Member, Village of Gibsonburg<o:p></o:p></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]-->Nancy
Perry – Council Member, Village of Haskins<o:p></o:p></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]-->Jeffery
Rae – Mayor, Village of Berkey<o:p></o:p></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]-->Dean
Ridner – Village Administrator, Village of Elmore<o:p></o:p></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]-->Jeremy
Schroeder, Mayor, Village of Weston<o:p></o:p></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]-->Rick
Whetsel – Mayor, Village of Risingsun<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt;">Non-caucus members in
attendance included:<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="FR">Paul Pacholski, Captain, Lake Erie Charter Boat
Association <i>(non-TMACOG member)<o:p></o:p></i></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]-->Roberta
Streiffert, Sr. Rural Dev Specialist, Ohio RCAP/GLCAP<o:p></o:p></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]-->Tim
Suter – Area Manager, FirstEnergy/Toledo Edison<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">TMACOG personnel in attendance included: <o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]-->Kari
Gerwin – Director of Water Quality Planning <o:p></o:p></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]-->Joy
Minarcin – Administrative Assistant<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt;">Election of
Representative to the TMACOG Board of Trustees</span></b><b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt;"> – </span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt;">The following members were elected to represent the Village Caucus
on this year’s Board of Trustees.</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt;"> A <b><i>motion</i></b>
was made by Nancy Perry and <b><i>seconded</i></b> by Jeffery Rae, to approve
the above list of trustees and alternates. The motion carried. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<u><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt;">Nominees
for <b><i>Trustees</i></b><i><o:p></o:p></i></span></u></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]-->Colby
L. Carroll, Village of Haskins<o:p></o:p></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]-->Jeffery
C. Rae, Village of Berkey<o:p></o:p></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]-->Gordon
Bowman, Village of Pemberville<o:p></o:p></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]-->Dana
Dunbar, Village of Ottawa Hills<o:p></o:p></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]-->Rosanna
Hoelzle, Village of Swanton<o:p></o:p></div>
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<u><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt;">Nominees
for <b><i>Alternates</i></b><i><o:p></o:p></i></span></u></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]-->Quinton
Babcock, Village of Oak Harbor<o:p></o:p></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]-->Genna
Biddex, Village of Fayette<o:p></o:p></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]-->Matthew
L. Damschroder, Village of Elmore<o:p></o:p></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]-->Adam
Greenslade, Village of Green Springs<o:p></o:p></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]-->Nancy
Perry, Village of Haskins<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt;">Water Quality Council Representative</span></b><b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt;"> – </span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt;">Kari Gerwin explained that
Water Quality Council has open seats for TMACOG member villages. David Johnson,
Village of Gibsonburg expressed interest and Ms. Gerwin will follow up to
request a formal appointment. <b><u>No
Action required by caucus members</u></b> <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt;">Appointment of Transportation Council
Representatives</span></b><b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt;"> – </span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt;">A <b><i>motion</i></b>
was made by Rosanna Hoelzle and <b><i>seconded</i></b> by Genna Biddix to<b> </b>appoint Michael Brillhart as member
and Janet Goldner as an alternate on the Transportation Council; the motion
carried.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b>Introduction of
Discussion</b> <b>Topics</b> – Caucus members discussed
the following topics.<o:p></o:p></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]-->The pros and cons of electing a clerk/treasurer
for the village vs. hiring a financial officer<o:p></o:p></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]-->Small villages face many challenges with hiring
and retaining village positions. <o:p></o:p></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "Courier New"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Courier New";">o<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]-->Benefits
and insurance coverage for employees is expensive for small jurisdictions due
to small staffs. Members wondered if villages can pool together on health
insurance. <o:p></o:p></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "Courier New"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Courier New";">o<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]-->Larger
jurisdictions and private companies can pay skilled workers (electrical
distribution, water/wastewater operators, police, etc.) and supervisors more
than small villages typically can. <o:p></o:p></div>
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wages and benefits are a must; helps prevent poaching of employees from larger
villages and/or cities.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "Courier New"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Courier New";">o<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]-->Investment
needs to be made to certify operators for water and wastewater. The group
discussed the potential for water and wastewater operator training at the high
school and community college level.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "Courier New"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Courier New";">o<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]-->Police
academy and volunteer firefighter occupations need be introduced at the high
school level.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt;">Other Business</span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt;"> – </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">A list of upcoming
TMACOG events was included in the event registration folder for review as well
as a list of TMACOG councils and committees. Caucus members interested in
serving on committees were encouraged to complete and return the form included
in the registration folder. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Adjourn
</span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">– Mayor Bowman thanked the attendees for
their participation and adjourned the meeting.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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TMACOG Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11967327148702563020noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7174922442843091290.post-74320319175286912942019-02-19T12:02:00.004-05:002019-02-20T13:42:40.628-05:00City Caucus - 2019 General Assembly<div class="MsoTitle" style="line-height: normal; tab-stops: 4.5pt center 3.25in;">
<span style="font-size: 18.0pt;">2019 General Assembly</span><span style="font-size: 18.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"> City Caucus</span><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">Monday, January 28, 2019<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: 11.5pt;">Call to
Order/Welcome/Introductions</span></b><span style="font-size: 11.5pt;"> –
Facilitator of the City Caucus and Oregon City Administrator Michael Beazley
called the meeting to order. He explained the purpose of the caucus for those
new to TMACOG.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: 11.5pt;">Members in attendance included:<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 11.5pt;">Cecelia
Adams – Council Member At-Large, City of Toledo<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 11.5pt;">Kevin
Aller – Director of Public Service, City of Sylvania<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 11.5pt;">Michael
Aspacher – President of Council, City of Bowling Green<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 11.5pt;">Michael
Beazley – Administrator, City of Oregon<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 11.5pt;">Lori
Brodie – Mayor, City of Waterville<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 11.5pt;">Naveen
Chandra – Commissioner, Division of Transportation, City of Toledo<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 11.5pt;">Jon
Eckel – Director of Public Service, City of Perrysburg<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 11.5pt;">Richard
Edwards – Mayor, City of Bowling Green<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 11.5pt;">Joe
Fawcett – Assistant Municipal Administrator, City of Bowling Green<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 11.5pt;">Larry
Fioritto – Director of Corporate Services, Perstorp Polyols, Inc.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 11.5pt;">Ben
Fitzpatrick – Zoning Inspector, City of Port Clinton<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 11.5pt;">Alice
Godsey – Director, Public Utilities, City of Perrysburg <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 11.5pt;">Yvonne
Harper – Council Member, District 4, City of Toledo<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 11.5pt;">Christopher
Harrison – Legislative Administrator, City of Toledo<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 11.5pt;">Sarah
Helbig – Executive Director of Marketing, Jones & Henry Engineers<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 11.5pt;">Deb
Hellman – Safety Service Director, City of Fostoria<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 11.5pt;">Daniel
Hunt – Mobility Manager, Toledo Area Regional Transit Authority<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 11.5pt;">Gary
Johnson – Council Member At-Large, City of Toledo<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 11.5pt;">Cindy
Kerr – Vice President, ConnecToledo – Downtown Toledo Development Corporation<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 11.5pt;">David
Kissinger – Council Member, City of Maumee <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 11.5pt;">Nick
Komives – Council Member At-Large, City of Toledo<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 11.5pt;">Christopher
Liebold – Council Member, 4<sup>th</sup> Ward, City of Fremont<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 11.5pt;">Edward
Moore – Director, Dept. of Public Utilities, City of Toledo<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 11.5pt;">Gregory
Robinette – Council Member, City of Bowling Green<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 11.5pt;">Angie
Ruiz – Council Member, 3<sup>rd</sup> Ward, City of Fremont<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 11.5pt;">Lauren
Rush – Stormwater Program Technician, City of Perrysburg<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 11.5pt;">Bill
Sanford – Economic Development Director, City of Sylvania<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 11.5pt;">Edward
Schimmel, Mayor, City of Northwood<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 11.5pt;">Sandy
Spang – Council Member At-Large, City of Toledo<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 11.5pt;">Craig
Stough – Mayor, City of Sylvania<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Maumee<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: 11.5pt;">Non-TMACOG members present included:<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 11.5pt;">Samuel Herman –
Student, Lake High School<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 11.5pt;">Aidan Lighty –
Student, Lake High School<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 11.5pt;">Alberto Rodriguez
– Student, Lake High School<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 11.5pt;">David Zavac – Congressional
Assistant, Office of U.S. Representative Marcy Kaptur<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: 11.5pt;">TMACOG support personnel included:<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 11.5pt;">David
Gedeon – Vice President of Transportation<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 11.5pt;">Dana Doubler
– Transportation Planner<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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and Outreach<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: 11.5pt;">Elections
of Representatives to the Board of Trustees</span></b><span style="font-size: 11.5pt;"> – The first order of business on the agenda was the
election of caucus members to this year’s Board of Trustees. A <b><i>motion</i></b>
was made by Gary Johnson and <b><i>seconded</i></b> by Nick Komives to elect
the following representatives to this year’s TMACOG Board of Trustees. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><i><u><span style="font-size: 11.5pt;">Trustees <o:p></o:p></span></u></i></b></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 11.5pt;">Ben
Fitzpatrick – City of Port Clinton<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 11.5pt;">David
Kissinger – City of Maumee <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 11.5pt;">Angela
Ruiz – City of Fremont<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Robinette – City of Bowling Green<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Noonan – City of Maumee<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: 11.5pt;">Election of
City Representative to Transportation Council </span></b><span style="font-size: 11.5pt;">– A <b><i>motion</i></b> was made by David Kissinger and
<b><i>seconded</i></b>
by Richard Edwards to elect Lori Brodie to represent the City Caucus on the
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><b><span style="font-size: 11.5pt;">Regional Water Discussion – </span></b><span style="font-size: 11.5pt;">Sylvania<b> </b>Mayor
Craig Stough gave an update on the Toledo Area Water Authority. He stated that
the most important factors right now are having a reasonable contract and
redundant system. Also, having interconnection and a backup water source is
important to prevent water issues from occurring in the future. Surrounding
cities have been considering contracting with other cities besides Toledo. Nick
Komives stated that the City of Toledo’s Technical Committee and Legal
Committee are working on updating the contracts and MOUs with new water rates
and there will be a public hearing on Thursday at 4pm to present these. Gary Johnson
stated he would have liked for Council to have been more involved in the
process initially, while Yvonne Harper noted the importance of getting feedback
from constituents.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><b><span style="font-size: 11.5pt;">Possible Impacts of New Administration on Cities– </span></b><span style="font-size: 11.5pt;">Mike Beazley asked if anyone has talked to Governor
Mike Dewine about city-related issues. Dave Kissinger said he met with Speaker
Larry Householder and Dave got the sense the he is willing to be bipartisan and
had a good conversation about cities. Mayor Kapszukiewicz has also attended
fundraisers with the new Governor to try to work on bipartisanship.<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><b><span style="font-size: 11.5pt;">State Budget Implications for Local TARTA Service Cuts
and Sustainability</span></b><span style="font-size: 11.5pt;"> – Mike Beazley
informed everyone that efforts will still be made to shift to countywide
transit. Major employers are asking about transit availability. Ballot issues
in upcoming years are expected.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><b><span style="font-size: 11.5pt;">Lake Erie Bond Issue – </span></b><span style="font-size: 11.5pt;">Mike Beazley will be meeting with sponsors for the
legislation Wednesday morning for the Lake Erie Bond Issue. The main issue
contributing to algae in Lake Erie is agricultural practices. Jon Eckel said he
would like to be part of the discussion. Gary Johnson asked about regional
cooperation from other states. Alice Godsey said the bond should include
performance measures and accountability. Mike Beazley said redundancy could be
brought up as well.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><b><span style="font-size: 11.5pt;">State Gasoline Tax – </span></b><span style="font-size: 11.5pt;">Discussion at the state level have focused on having
an issue on the ballot for fall of 2019. County Engineers have been meeting at
the State and need broad based support. Funds from the state gas tax will be
distributed proportionately to the current gas tax. Dave Gedeon stated that
TMACOG’s Transportation Council will be discussing the transportation funding issue
at the next meeting. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><b><span style="font-size: 11.5pt;">Cooperative Dispatch and Fire Issues– </span></b><span style="font-size: 11.5pt;">Lucas County Fire Chiefs Association asked the County
to do a study on dispatch and fire coordination. City of Oregon is currently
looking into doing countywide fire. The study found that Lucas County could
save $3.5 to $4 million annually through more efficient dispatch. Several
jurisdictions working together would have more efficient dispatch systems.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><b><span style="font-size: 11.5pt;">Criminal Justice and Court Funding – </span></b><span style="font-size: 11.5pt;">There have been concerns about how the municipal
courts are funded. Most counties in Ohio provide funds for running their
municipal courts, but Lucas does not. There are also concerns about how courts
will be funded once autonomous technology becomes more common and fewer traffic
violations occur. There also is an issue with those who are being summoned to
court not being residents of the jurisdiction where the funding comes from.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><b><span style="font-size: 11.5pt;">Legislative Update – </span></b><span style="font-size: 11.5pt;">Not discussed independently, mainly included in
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<b><span style="font-size: 11.5pt;">Next Steps – </span></b><span style="font-size: 11.5pt;">Caucus
member went around the room and discussed newsworthy information on their
respective Cities.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: 11.5pt;">Adjourn</span></b><span style="font-size: 11.5pt;"> – Mr. Beazley called for an adjournment of the
meeting.<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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TMACOG Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11967327148702563020noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7174922442843091290.post-42131727200325693632019-02-19T12:01:00.004-05:002019-02-20T13:39:36.661-05:00County Caucus - 2019 General AssemblyEach of the seven caucuses met at the General Assembly January 28, 2019. Read on to see priorities of the different groups.<br />
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2019 General Assembly <b>County Caucus </b><br />
Monday, January 28, 2019<br />
Weston Hunt Room, Holiday Inn French Quarter<br />
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Call to Order/Welcome/Introductions – Ottawa County Commissioner Mark Stahl, the facilitator of the County Caucus, called the meeting to order and welcomed everyone present.<br />
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TMACOG members in attendance included:<br />
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<li>Ted Bowlus – Commissioner, Wood County</li>
<li>Gary Byers – Commissioner, Lucas County</li>
<li> Mark Coppeler – Commissioner, Ottawa County</li>
<li>Keith Earley – County Engineer, Lucas County</li>
<li>Doris Herringshaw – Commissioner, Wood County</li>
<li>Craig LaHote – Commissioner, Wood County</li>
<li> Ronald Lajti – County Engineer, Ottawa County</li>
<li> Scott Miller – Commissioner, Sandusky County</li>
<li> Russ Zimmerman, Commissioner, Sandusky County</li>
<li> John Musteric – County Engineer, Wood County</li>
<li> Matthew Oestreich – Auditor, Wood County</li>
<li> Mark Stahl – Commissioner, Ottawa County</li>
<li>Donald Douglas – Commissioner, Ottawa County</li>
<li>Karen Young – Chief Deputy Auditor, Wood County</li>
<li>Jeff McBee – Engagement Director, Monroe County</li>
<li>David Thompson – Drain Commissioner, Monroe County</li>
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Non-Caucus members in attendance included:<br />
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<li>Steven Arndt – State Representative, 89th District, Ohio</li>
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TMACOG staff included:<br />
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<li>Tim Brown –President, TMACOG</li>
<li>Austin Mack – Public Administration Associate</li>
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Topic Discussion – The following topics were discussed during the caucus.<br />
<b><br />Infrastructure Funding </b><br />
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· The Ohio Gas tax was last raised to $.28 cents in 2005, since then has not been adjusted for inflation, and the increasing cost of construction materials continue decrease purchasing power of the gas tax.<br />
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· Michigan has an electric vehicle registration fee that gets marked for road funding.<br />
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· 11% of state gas tax goes directly to the counties.<br />
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· ODOT projects falling behind, gas tax (federal) has not gone up in 25 years, really starting to stare down the upcoming budget consequences.<br />
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· Governor Dewine plans to appoint a blue-ribbon commission of citizens and experts shortly after taking office to “come back with a quick assessment about where we are on infrastructure and come back with recommendations” on how to fund a fix.<br />
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· Prior Governor leveraged debt on the turnpike, disproportionately effected northern Ohio, could in 2019 have further turnpike increase.<br />
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· Ohio Trucking Association has said publicly if the gas tax is not raised, then raise the diesel tax because that’s how bad it needs to be done.<br />
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· Is there a number we need to hit? Keith Early “15 cents over 3 years”. So a 5 cent increase per year.<br />
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· Turnpike is coming out with electric charging stations for E vehicles, further drives home the point of raising the gas tax as not the only solution or a long term viable funding source.<br />
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· Vehicle user miles fee could be complete solution to properly taxing electric and gas<br />
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· State license fee is 20 dollars and hasn’t gone up since 1981. One of the lowest in the country.<br />
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· Michigan has license fee of 151 dollars, other states also much higher<br />
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· House bill 415 failed in the Senate.<br />
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· Gas tax appears to be dead on arrival to Ohio legislature historically. Unsure what the future holds.<br />
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· Need to educate legislatures, how can we do that? FOR Ohio Group (Fix Our Roads) just released an educational study that also offers its recommended solutions. The document was signed off on by a large statewide coalition.<br />
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Energy Policy<br />
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· Ottawa County Commissioner Mark Stahl provided an update on his use and distribution of TMACOG’s energy resolution which was passed by TMACOG’s Executive Committee. He also spoke about the Federal Energy Regulatory Commissions (FERC) actions pertaining to a resilient and reliable energy portfolio for the nation. The TMACOG Energy Policy resolution is available by request<br />
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· Call for state GOV to look at benefits of Nuclear power, reconsider decommissioning nuclear power plants.<br />
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· PGM- how do we go from 40 to 60 percent efficiency? PGM doesn’t seem to value nuclear power<br />
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· Energy policy should value nuclear power, nuclear power bridges the gap with renewables.<br />
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· FERC Staff Issues Energy Infrastructure Update for December 2018 <a href="https://www.ferc.gov/legal/staff-reports/2018/dec-energy-infrastructure.pdf?csrt=1233244556188307270">Report</a> <img border="0" src="file:///C:/Users/MCCART~1/AppData/Local/Temp/msohtmlclip1/01/clip_image005.gif" /> | <a href="https://www.ferc.gov/legal/staff-reports.asp?csrt=1233244556188307270">FERC Staff Reports</a><br />
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· State Representative Steve Arndt provided an update on hearings in Columbus and energy legislation he is proposing.<br />
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· Discussion on First Energy getting out of bankruptcy; this administration has an interest in making sure we make a good policy for Ohio, as with the house and senate. Nuclear power should still have a place in the grid.<br />
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· Nuclear power has a high baseload component18-24 months, zero carbon as opposed to natural gas, natural gas needs constant flow of gas.<br />
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· 60 percent more input cost with natural gas in comparison to making the same power as nuclear; Let the free market dictate.<br />
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· Extreme cold temperatures for example can create problems for natural gas production.<br />
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· Once you close a nuclear plant they’re decommissioned for good ,you can’t just start them back up.<br />
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· Deregulation vs regulation- we do not want to block out new technology<br />
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· Solar and wind getting subsidized distorts the supply, all sources right now have different advantages and disadvantages.<br />
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· Microgrid technology will help in the future because it can operate within or independent of a central grid, which increases system reliability. The further this technology advances the easier it can help integrate renewable energy sources.<br />
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Opioid Epidemic and Mental Health<br />
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· Increase in opiate use has resulted in a growing female population in jails that is a fiscal stress on the counties.<br />
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· Jobs and family services also feels stresses of the drug epidemic on their budgets.<br />
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· Treatment is difficult, relapse rates are high. Early education is key to combating the problem<br />
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· Mental health is not being addressed as a public health issue. Our jails aren’t equipped to deal with mental health patients, those who need help are not getting properly treated. Draws comparisons to institutionalization.<br />
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· Opioid epidemic has been felt by business as well, having a hard time filling open positions with someone who qualified who can pass a drug screen. Some area businesses often find themselves competing over the same pool of employees.<br />
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Health of Lake Erie<br />
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· No chance Ohio is going to meet its Phosphorous goal, its reduction of 40 percent by 2020 is not going to happen. Rainfall events have increased making the problem harder to correct. Need to work with agriculture to get this problem solved.<br />
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· Farmers are doing what the public asks of them in food production, food has never been more plentiful and affordable, but agriculture is the source of phosphorous.<br />
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· TMACOG has grant dollars to help agriculture with phosphorous reductions.<br />
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· Agriculture isn’t our enemy in the Lake Erie and phosphorus issue, and Governor Mike Dewine has indicated a water quality bond may help fund the solutions to get us to the 40 percent agriculture phosphorous reduction. Bond will be 100 million per year over 10 years.<br />
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· Monroe county drain commission has been incentivizing farmers to have filter strips.<br />
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· Michigan can’t mandate a filter strip on private farm land so that’s why they are incentivizing it. Most want to do 10-20 feet, good starting point.<br />
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· Without proper drainage you lose crops to flooding, yet draining to fast leads excess phosphorous to the lake. Farmers ideally want to keep the fertilizer on their land, it is a high expense for them.<br />
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Toledo Metropolitan Area Council of Governments | www.tmacog.org
TMACOG Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11967327148702563020noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7174922442843091290.post-15042113778821126062018-09-13T14:01:00.000-04:002018-09-13T14:01:12.028-04:00Fulton County Farmer Praises No-till<i>One in a series of articles looking at the business of agriculture in northwest Ohio.</i><br /><i><br />Scientists have determined that agriculture is the source of more than 80 percent of the phosphorus that reaches Lake Erie and contributes to harmful algal blooms. This series shows how area farmers make choices during the year to both grow a profitable crop and protect the environment that is their livelihood. </i><br /><br />Les Seiler and his brother Jerry farm 1,500-1,600 acres in Fulton County near the Village of Fayette. They are in the Tiffin River watershed which drains to the Maumee River. The land is lightly rolling and has a high water table. Les Seiler says that more than 30 soil types have been identified in the immediate area including what he calls “water sand,” a mucky gray soil that he compares to quick sand. The Seiler philosophy of agriculture emphasizes development and maintenance of healthy soil; they use several best management practices to keep the soil on the land with as little disturbance as possible and to ensure that the soil holds the right mixture of water and nutrients. They have run a continuous no-till operation since 1986 and over the years have seen healthy changes in their fields including higher water-holding capacity, increased organic matter, and more biological activity including more beneficial insects.<br /><blockquote class="tr_bq">
<span style="font-size: large;">“Planting cover crop takes a lot of management, but it fits with continuous no-till. I think cover crops are the missing link for soil health. It makes the biological system work.”</span></blockquote>
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<span style="font-size: large;">– Les Seiler</span></blockquote>
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<b>Cover crops</b><br /><br />Many farmers have a six- or seven-month growing season. They plant corn and soybeans in late April or early May and harvest in October leaving the fields without growing or planted vegetation all winter and into early spring. The Seilers keep their fields growing all year around. Les says, “Rain that falls on a living field is pulled up into the plants. Less water runs off.” Rain that stays on the field feeding a crop is not carrying nutrients to area waterways. <br /><br />Wheat is a cash crop that is planted in October, goes dormant in later winter, then grows quickly in the spring and is harvested in early July. Les is convinced that planting more wheat would go a long way toward keeping phosphorus out of the waterways. There used to be 30,000 acres of wheat grown in Fulton County. That crop is now down to 10,000 acres. One reason is financial; while corn is subsidized and pays well, wheat pays poorly. However, Les Seiler grows wheat as much for its benefits to the soil as for its commercial value. An over-winter crop continues to absorb water and keeps the soil active. Les says that when insects, bacteria and other elements in the soil have a crop growing, the field stays healthier. When the wheat is harvested, they leave the stem (or straw) in the ground and allow it to be decayed by insects and bacteria living in the soil, further enriching the soil. <br /><br />All fields – wheat, corn, and soybean – are interseeded with a non-cash cover crop blend after harvest giving the fields a constant growing cover. The cover crop mixture includes grasses, clover, and radishes. Most cover crops die off in late winter, decay, and return nutrients to the soil. A crop also functions to hold soil and water in place. <br /><br /><br /><b>Diversity of Product</b><br /><br />Like most farmers in the Midwest, Les Seiler farms mostly corn and soybeans. In 2018, he planted about 550 acres of corn, 800 of soybeans, and 120 acres of alfalfa during the summer. The alfalfa can be harvested two to four times and is processed for animal feed. Winter crops are wheat and, new in 2018, barley. <br /><br />Barley is a grain that is planted in the fall and harvested in June. Les reports that his entire crop was purchased by a malting company that processes barley for the craft beer industry. The barley was a good fit for Seiler’s business plan because it is a winter crop that he can sell (as opposed to cover crops which he cannot), and because he can plant and harvest it with machinery he already owns. Another bonus of the barley crop is that he can get a second planting out of that field by putting in corn or beans after the barley harvest.<br /><br /><br /><b>Continuous No-till Farming </b><br /><br />Many of the fields the Seiler family manages have been no-till for 30 or more years. The Seilers are convinced that reducing the disturbance of the soil and keeping organic matter in place is key to healthy fields and good yields. When fields are continuously tilled and the soil broken up, the good soil breaks down into fine bits. This loose, light soil erodes easily. It can blow away or run off the field with rain water or snow melt. The topsoil that erodes can carry phosphorus with it, which contributes to harmful algal blooms. Les explains that bare dirt also loses organic matter. The loss of organic matter reduces the soil’s ability to hold on to valuable nutrients and helpful insects, and to retain water. <br /><br />On fields that are bare, winter weather can result in gullies and washouts. In the spring, a farmer can spend a lot of time and expense filling those gullies and grading the fields to prepare them for planting. A no-till field is less susceptible to erosion and needs less maintenance. To keep soil compaction and disruption to a minimum, Les Seiler says he “tiptoes” on his fields, keeping seed bins half full, for example, to lighten the weight if the ground is wet. <br /><br /><b>Water Management </b><br /><br />Managing the flow of water is a primary concern on agricultural fields, particularly in northwest Ohio and the Great Black Swamp area. All farms in the region are tiled, with buried drainage that directs excess water to nearby ditches and waterways. Those tiles have somewhat different roles depending on the topography of the fields. Farms in Lucas and Wood counties can be as flat as a pool table. In those situations, water control structures are increasingly used to block the field tiles during dry periods to hold water and keep it accessible to plant roots. In Fulton County where Les Seiler farms, the property is more rolling, with some inclines too steep to plow. Les says water control structures are not appropriate for most of his land. In rolling fields, all the water is moving and farmers want to manage that movement. They want slow moving water that goes where they want it to go, staying at the high spots long enough to water the plants while not flooding the low spots. <br /><br />To direct rain water and snowmelt, some of the fields that the Seilers farm have waterways planted with grass augmented with stone. These are meandering paths where the water naturally flows. By shaping and planting a waterway, they are able to keep stormwater from causing erosion damage. “It’s true we take some land out of use to build a waterway,” said Les Seiler. “But if I didn’t have it, I’d lose all the corn I’d try to plant there anyway, and we’d be losing soil, too.” <br /><br />He has also built and planted some swales around stormwater culvert intakes. These swales hold stormwater and allow it to percolate into ground water slowly. Planted grasses, clover, and wildflowers in the swale take up some of the water. If the water is high enough, it reaches the stormwater inlet and is directed to area creeks and rivers. <br /><br />In one large section of land that they farm, the Seilers had a problem creek. In 665 feet of length, the creek dropped 11 feet, creating a lot of water speed during storms. Due to the drop and soil composition, the creek had carved out a narrow, deep trench and every storm caused steep banks to erode and crumble. They were losing soil. Sediment was being discharged into the river and eventually into Lake Erie. Sediment itself is a pollutant because it can smother habitat in streambeds. But it also carries phosphorus and other nutrients. In a cooperative project with the Nature Conservancy, Conservation Action Project, USDA, Fulton Soil and Water Conservation District, and Fulton County Engineer’s Office, the natural creek was maintained, but the land around it was modified to create a wide two-stage ditch that slows and manages the water. Now the flat bottom is about 35 feet wide. It steps up to a wide shelf with a 2.5:1 slope and the top is about 70 feet wide. This riparian area between fields contains a wide range of plants including grasses, reeds and rushes, clover, and flowering shrubs. In August it was alive with birds, bees, dragonflies, butterflies, and other pollinators. <br /><br /><b>Beneficial Organisms </b><br /><br />This summer, some of the Seilers’ neighbors are worried about aphids in the soybeans. The aphids attack beans and drain away critical fluids just as the beans are ripening. Some of the neighbors are spraying insecticide rather than risk the crop loss. For now, Les Seiler is waiting. He wants to preserve their beneficial insects and doesn’t want to take out the good bugs with the bad ones. Lady bugs and dragonflies are predators that like to eat aphids. Bees and butterflies are pollinators that Les Seiler likes to support. Bacteria and fungus in the soil, which would also be affected by insecticides, perform valuable tasks during the growing year. Because the Seilers have planted riparian strips, these fields have a lot of diversity in insect life. Les said that it’s his dream to not have to use any insecticide but to have such a healthy property that his crops can resist infestation and disease. <br /><br /><b>A Continuous No-till Farmer’s Thoughts on Lake Erie</b><br /><br />Les Seiler says that farmers in the western Lake Erie basin need to take bigger steps to protect Lake Erie. He has some ideas to incentivize best management practices. He strongly believes that keeping live cover on the fields – planting cover crops – does work. He suggests that wheat could be subsidized. It’s good for the land, we need to protect the land, why not incentivize people to grow it? He suggests that with incentives, creative people can find more uses for wheat they way we have found more uses for subsidized corn (as ethanol, as oils, etc.). <br /><br />Seiler says we should encourage new markets and other innovation. A lot of farmers do their job the way they’ve always done it, but there is room for new techniques and new strategies that could be profitable while protecting the environment. In Fulton County some of the farmers and business interests tried to attract the barley malting industry. While they weren’t successful in getting a firm to set up business in the county, farmers did find a market for their barley. <br /><br />Les Seiler and his brother are farming with time-intensive strategies, spending more money on cover crops and more time in managing the soil. However, he is sure that his strategies are building a healthy ecosystem that is resilient, which provides good yield, and which protects the soil and water. <br /><br /> <br /><br /> <br /><br /> <br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Toledo Metropolitan Area Council of Governments | www.tmacog.orgTMACOG Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11967327148702563020noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7174922442843091290.post-20758347477654147792018-08-09T09:21:00.004-04:002018-08-09T09:26:50.244-04:00Summer Caucus Notes - School Districts, Colleges & UniversitiesCall to Order/Welcome/Introductions – The School Districts and Colleges/Universities Caucus met on Wednesday, August 1, 2018 at 8:30 a.m. at the Penta Career Center Culinary Connections Restaurant, 9301 Buck Road in Perrysburg, Ohio.<br />
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Paul Knollman, dean of the business division at Monroe County Community College and facilitator of the School Districts and Colleges/Universities Caucus, called the meeting to order and welcomed everyone present. Introductions were made by everyone present. <br />
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<b>Caucus members in attendance included:</b><br />
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<li> Sharon Belkofer – Board Member, Rossford Board of Education</li>
<li> Dan Creps – Superintendent, Rossford Exempted Village Schools</li>
<li> Ed Ewers – Assistant Superintendent, Penta Career Center</li>
<li>Jared Holt – Director, State Government Relations, The University of Toledo </li>
<li> Sue Houston – V.P. of Partnerships/Chief of Staff, The University of Toledo </li>
<li>Cindy Hurst – Dir. of Corporate, Foundation, and Government Relations, Lourdes University </li>
<li>Brad Johnson – Board Member, Ottawa Hills Board of Education</li>
<li>Scott Killy – Coordinator, Skilled Trades, Owens Community College</li>
<li>Barry Kinsey – Director of Workforce Development, Monroe County Community College</li>
<li>Paul Knollman – Dean, Business Division, Monroe County Community College</li>
<li>Ronald Matter – Superintendent, Penta Career Center</li>
<li> Robert Midden – Associate Vice Provost, Bowling Green State University</li>
<li>Debbie Morris – Adult Education ABLE/GED Consortium Coordinator, Penta Career Center</li>
<li>Linda Stacy – Board President, The Maritime Academy of Toledo</li>
<li>Margaret Traband – Director of Strategic Initiatives, The University of Toledo</li>
<li>Bob Vasquez – Board President, Toledo Board of Education</li>
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<b>Non-caucus members in attendance included:</b><br />
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<li>Cecelia Adams – Council Member At-Large, City of Toledo</li>
<li> Theresa Gavarone – State Representative, 3rd District, Ohio</li>
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Sewell – </span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; text-align: justify; text-indent: -0.25in;">Manager, External and Governmental Affairs, Toledo-Lucas
County Public Library</span></li>
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Discussion Topics</span></b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12pt;"> – Caucus members discussed the following
topics.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">Free Higher
Education; Positives and Negatives <o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">Who
pays for it? Makes more sense to focus on certain areas of need<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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in workforce for certain occupations, should government subsidize specific
trades or occupations to fill the gap? If so, have it come with a commitment to
that occupation to where if federal funding is used towards higher education or
training they would have to stick with the occupation for a certain number of
years or pay back the subsidy.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">Discussion on K-12
Education<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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be directed towards skilled trades career paths? Kids need to be educated at an
early age that this is an option, spark an interest early rather than have
industry sponsor or recruit for these trades later in the students post K-12
life.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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person’s life have issues attracting people that may not qualify (i.e.
convicted felons). <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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requirements and testing to teach certain curriculum, which in turn limits
their ability to introduce specific curriculum geared towards the vocational
skills or something outside the box of core subjects. Public schools need to
have more say in what they teach without fear of falling short of state testing
metrics, therefore possibly losing resources.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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core curriculum. How do we figure out where we are and how to fund it? <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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student can earn college credit at the same time<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12pt;">Most expensive college degrees are the ones
that are not completed, i.e. students who change their major or choose to
abandon college all together. Kids need more preparation knowing their personal
strengths and interests before they start on the path to college. More guidance
and counseling on the part of the schools, more education of parents on
different in demand career paths for their children.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Supply Occupations <o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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have to teach parents what these positions and trades really are like in
today’s workforce. Who educates the parents, who takes the lead? Industry,
schools or both? Need to work together to overcome this hurdle.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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degrees are still in high demand. How do universities partner with industry to
steer their students as well? <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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shifting interest to computers and tech, jobs that revolve around computers.
Getting to kids earlier K-12 more involved in trades working with their hands.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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educators have had experience with students with 4-year degrees coming back and
saying I hate my career and they want to work with their hands and not be
behind a desk. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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school counselors, do they push students towards college? Would it be advantageous
to get them as much information on local job needs as they do on college
options?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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of Ohio doing career programs to inform students about. Need to get together
more often with education stakeholders to find out information.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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do we support entrepreneurship and business?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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library system could be a good resource in helping fill some of these gaps in
educating children and parents on in demand career paths.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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vs. Local Control of Education <o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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education is all about test test test… Over regulation on the part of the
State, teachers having to teach to the test is a common issue and theme. K-12
public education is focused on getting kids to graduate. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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of industry being more involved in education reforms, having them help lobby legislators
would be more effective politically.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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in Columbus are disconnected from what the real education issues schools face. Ohio
Department of Education is ineffective, can’t sit around and wait for Columbus to
fix our issues, need to collaborate.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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dealing with the source of our public education problem, local educators are
just tasked with treating the symptoms. People in control of the money are the
problem. Poor schools, rich school districts all tested the same way. Reduced
funding. Federal funding is a mess. Someone needs to apply pressure. How do we influence policy? Who can lobby?
Can industry partner with education get state and federal legislators to listen?
We lobby in silos, not together. Need to engage both political parties to move
the needle.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">How
do we work together on issues when we protect our own turf? Form an official
collaborative<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">Growth
in online education, while universities have huge infrastructure that is being
used less and less<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">Fulfilling
life for a kid is being productive is something you want to do. Loving what you
do and it starts in K-12. What does that student want to do what are they meant
for. Valuing all work equally. Comes back to messaging from adults, stigmas.
Work is not a dirty word. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">Young
people need to find their Plan A path at an earlier age. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">Can
we form an official collaborative or consortium in order to collaborate and
lobby? What would the focus of this collaborative be? It is important to choose
a specific goal or mission for such a group? A common thing to fight for with
as many partners as possible. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">What
kind of collaboratives already exist, KAPE, SEMCOG future skills task force.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">How
do we connect what we are teaching in K-16, what we are testing them for, and
how does that apply to the real world of industry? How do we get the Ohio Department
of Education to hear the real issues and apply funding?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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an attempt to do this.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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512 </span><a href="https://edexcellence.net/articles/moving-ohio-towards-a-more-coherent-k%E2%80%9316-governance-model"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">https://edexcellence.net/articles/moving-ohio-towards-a-more-coherent-k%E2%80%9316-governance-model</span></a><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12pt;">Generate
Questions for Forum with State Lawmakers</span></b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12pt;"> –
The caucus generated the following questions.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">We’d
like to thank the legislature for their commitment to education and their
support for schools. With regard to assessment and accreditation, as educators
we’re focused on trying to meet the needs of students, supporting regional
economic development, and providing a high-quality work force. What is the
correlation between state testing and other data collection and evaluation, and
moving the needle on these desired outcomes? How can testing support our goals?
<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12pt;">Next Steps</span></b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12pt;"> – There were no requested actions from the caucus.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12pt;">Adjourn </span></b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12pt;">– The facilitator adjourned the meeting.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">Call to Order/Welcome/Introductions – The Special Districts & Authorities Caucus met on Wednesday, August 1, 2018 at 8:30 a.m. at Penta Career Center (Room 1307), 9301 Buck Road in Perrysburg, Ohio.</span><br />
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<span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">Scott Carpenter, director of public relations with Metroparks of the Toledo Area and caucus facilitator, called the meeting to order and welcomed everyone present. Introductions were made by everyone present.</span><br />
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<b>Caucus members in attendance included:</b><br />
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<ul>
<li>Scott Carpenter – Director of Public Relations, Metroparks Toledo </li>
<li>Meghan Gallagher – Regional Business Development Coordinator & Account Manager, Ohio Turnpike & Infrastructure Commission</li>
<li>Rex Huffman – Counsel, Northwester Water and Sewer District</li>
<li> Cheryl Johnson – Chair, Wood County Port Authority</li>
<li>William Kelly – Planning Director, TARTA </li>
<li>Mike Libben – Program Administrator, Ottawa Soil and Water Conservation District</li>
<li>Royce Maniko – Board Member, SMART</li>
<li>Tim Porter – Chair, TMACOG Passenger Rail Committee</li>
<li>Thomas Uhler – Vice Chair, Wood County Port Authority</li>
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<b>TMACOG support staff in attendance included:<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]-->Lance
Dasher – Transportation Planner<o:p></o:p></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]-->Kristopher
Barnswell – Water Quality Planner<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12pt;">Introduction
of Discussion Topics – </span></b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12pt;">Caucus members
discussed the following topics.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><b>Autonomous
vehicles<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]-->Will impact land use<o:p></o:p></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]-->Focus on transit, schools, campuses<o:p></o:p></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]-->Disabled veterans can get modified vehicles<o:p></o:p></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]-->Autonomous vehicles assist with traveling to appointments<o:p></o:p></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]-->Safety is a concern<o:p></o:p></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]-->Timeline is unknown, 2040 or 2050?<o:p></o:p></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]-->Start with fleets then move to individual
ownership, efficiency is the goal<o:p></o:p></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]-->Statistics show it costs approximately $8,000
per year for owning a vehicle<o:p></o:p></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><b>Public
transit<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]-->Street cars – get back to basics<o:p></o:p></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]-->What do they need for the district to grow?<o:p></o:p></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]-->Land levy in 2002, since that time have grown
from 7,500 to 12,000 acres<o:p></o:p></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]-->Connect Secor Metropark to Oak Openings
Metropark<o:p></o:p></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]-->Own the land to connect the parks<o:p></o:p></div>
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obstacle is a bridge over the turnpike<o:p></o:p></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><b>Southeast
Michigan<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]-->Federal government gives MDOT money, which
allocates $5M to SEMCOG<o:p></o:p></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]-->Connectivity is a major goal<o:p></o:p></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]-->Connect bike trail in Bedford (that starts on S.
Dixie Hwy) to the Chessie Circle (Laskey/Jackman)<o:p></o:p></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]-->Smart corridor<o:p></o:p></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "wingdings"; mso-bidi-font-family: Wingdings; mso-fareast-font-family: Wingdings;">Ø<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]-->Heavy
traffic from international bridge<o:p></o:p></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><b>Water
quality<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "courier new"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Courier New";">o<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]-->Governor’s executive order to declare watersheds
distressed<o:p></o:p></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "courier new"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Courier New";">o<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]-->Stormwater management<o:p></o:p></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]-->Should farmers be required to construct
detention basins like businesses with parking lots?<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12pt;">Generate Questions
for the Forum with State Lawmakers – </span></b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">This caucus is very diverse that consists
of members from Wood County Port Authority, Metroparks Toledo, TARTA, Ohio
Turnpike, Ottawa Soil and Water District, and others. The group agreed on the following two
questions to present to Lawmaker and Legislators.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]-->1)<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span><!--[endif]-->Are
we sufficiently prepared for a future with autonomous vehicles? Or what should
we be doing to prepare? Including
funding for smart technology at the local level.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]-->2)<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span><!--[endif]-->What are lawmakers in Ohio doing to permanently
implement the Governor’s recent executive order pertaining to agricultural
runoff that contributes to Lake Erie’s water quality issues? <o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Next Steps</b> – There were no requested actions
from the caucus.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Adjourn </b>– Mr.
Carpenter thanked the attendees for their participation and adjourned the
meeting.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Toledo Metropolitan Area Council of Governments | www.tmacog.org
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TMACOG Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11967327148702563020noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7174922442843091290.post-47735477833575983382018-08-09T09:19:00.004-04:002018-08-09T09:30:05.576-04:00Summer Caucus Notes - Non-governmental MembersCall to Order/Welcome/Introductions – The Non-governmental Members Caucus met on Wednesday, August 1, 2018 at 8:30 a.m. at Penta Career Center (Room 1106), 9301 Buck Road in Perrysburg, Ohio.<br /><br />Dennis McMickens, president &; CEO of the Safety Council of Northwest Ohio and facilitator for the Non-governmental Members Caucus, called the meeting to order and welcomed everyone present. Introductions were made by everyone present.<br /><br /><b>Caucus members in attendance included:</b><div class="MsoNormal">
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<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">Laurie Adams
– Managing Principal & Director of Traffic/Safety, DGL Ohio, Inc. <o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">Edgar Avila –
Executive Vice President, AAA Northwest Ohio Region/AAA Club Alliance<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">Will Burns –
Administrator, NORED<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">Frank Butwin
– President, Maumee Valley Heritage Corridor<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">Scott
Cabauatan – Municipal Services Manager, Republic Services, Inc.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">Kerry Carte –
Planning & Development Coordinator, WSOS CAC, Inc.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">Jennifer
Carter-Cornell – Funding Practice Leader, Hull & Associates, Inc.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">Zane Daniels
– Manager, Local Government Affairs, Columbia Gas of Ohio<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">Traci
Hernandez – Director of Marketing & Business Development, DGL
Consulting Engineers, LLC<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">Richard
Hertzfeld – Engineer, CT Consultants, Inc.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">Dick Kudner –
Vice President, Maumee Valley Heritage Corridor <o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">Paulette
Mills – Client Relations Representative, Poggemeyer Design Group, Inc.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">Dennis
McMickens – President & CEO, Safety Council of Northwest Ohio<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">Kristine
Patterson – Executive Director, Partners for Clean Streams, Inc.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">Hans
Rosebrock – Manager, Economic Development & External Affairs,
FirstEnergy/Toledo Edison<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">Kathy Streng –
Business Development, DLZ Ohio, Inc.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">Yvonne
Thoma-Patton – Executive Director, Eastern Maumee Chamber of Commerce<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">Keith Webb – Director,
We Are Traffic<o:p></o:p></span></li>
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<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">Chris Amato –
President, Historic South Initiatives<o:p></o:p></span></li>
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<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">Thomas
Galloway – Vice Chair, Northwest Ohio Passenger Rail Association (NOPRA)<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">Marjorie
Mulcahy – LEF /ACLE<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">Pat Wright –
LEF/ACLE<o:p></o:p></span></li>
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<b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12pt;">TMACOG support staff in attendance included:<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">Roger
Streiffert – Transportation Planner<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">Lisa
Householder – Transportation Planner/Database Analyst<o:p></o:p></span></li>
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<b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12pt;">Introduction of Discussion Topics </span></b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12pt;">– </span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">The caucus members
spent a majority of the meeting discussing topics including marketing in the
region for tourism, promotion of natural assets amid water quality issues, and
the importance of the Soo Locks to industries around the Great Lakes. Some
commentary included:<b><u><o:p></o:p></u></b></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">There
are many opportunities to promote natural assets positively in the Northwest
Ohio region. There are well known events, but there are also smaller
scale/relatively unknown events that are a great opportunity for PR and should
be promoted. Not everything is tied to the lake either. Some examples
mentioned:<i><u><o:p></o:p></u></i></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">The
Toledo Zoo is reintroducing sturgeon to the lake via the Maumee River (breeding
grounds).<i><u><o:p></o:p></u></i></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">Birding
is a huge draw in the spring in Ottawa County, draws a lot of tourist dollars.
The actual events have only been around for about eight years, but it is a much
bigger draw since more partnerships have been formed. People are coming here
from international locations, but there could stand to be more promotion to the
local population. <i><u><o:p></o:p></u></i></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">Walleye
run in the spring.<i><u><o:p></o:p></u></i></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">National
Train Day in May.<i><u><o:p></o:p></u></i></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">Bike
Month in May is a huge draw, and even brings people down from Michigan.<i><u><o:p></o:p></u></i></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">Metroparks
are expanding their trail system. TMACOG is trying to connect the Ohio and
Michigan bicycle network.<i><u><o:p></o:p></u></i></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">Jeep
Fest has a lot of room to grow and showcases the history of Jeep being built in
Toledo. It would be nice to have a permanent museum in place (year-round). <i><u><o:p></o:p></u></i></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">Toledo
bike share program will be starting soon.<i><u><o:p></o:p></u></i></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">Fallen
Timbers battleground, there is interest in marking this historic landmark a
part of the National Park system.<i><u><o:p></o:p></u></i></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">There
needs to be a push to retain college students in our region after they
graduate.<i><u><o:p></o:p></u></i></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">Economics
drivers can sometimes be overlooked with all of the attention to the
environment.<i><u><o:p></o:p></u></i></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">Once
the process of the algae problem is dealt with so it isn’t as much of a threat
every year, then this area can promote how the area has been improved (long way
off). It will be a good marketing campaign to say there was a problem and we
did something about it.<i><u><o:p></o:p></u></i></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">There
need to be more mobile apps to feature events and places of interest in our
region. <i><u><o:p></o:p></u></i></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">JobsOhio
has ad campaigns similar to “Pure Michigan” but it needs better promotion.<i><u><o:p></o:p></u></i></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">Tourism
has a major tie to economic development and needs to be used to attract more
businesses here.<i><u><o:p></o:p></u></i></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">People’s
viewing habits (related to television) have changed, so need to see more done
on social media and mobile apps.<i><u><o:p></o:p></u></i></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">Event
planners and organizations needs to plan fun events tied to a more specific
area, such as kayaking or bicycling, and reach out to markets further away
(such as surrounding states). People are willing to travel far if it is tied to
something specific they are interested in.<i><u><o:p></o:p></u></i></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">Kayaking
is one of the fastest growing recreational sports. Develop the Maumee River as
a destination river for kayaking and tie into restaurants, breweries, bike
trails, and other areas of interest near the river (again, a mobile app tying
all of this together would be great for promotion of the region). <i><u><o:p></o:p></u></i></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">Easy
access to the river is critical to get people here. ODNR has an access book. If
it is only a book, then there should be an app, too.<i><u><o:p></o:p></u></i></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">There
needs to be more cross marketing, it is currently too siloed. And need to reach
out to markets further away.<i><u><o:p></o:p></u></i></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">Economics
behind it all is what really drives legislators to be involved.<i><u><o:p></o:p></u></i></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">Another
group to consider is AARP. They have mini grants available to promote smaller
groups and events. They are also a great partner to bring to the table.<i><u><o:p></o:p></u></i></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">Maumee
Valley Heritage Corridor also has a user guide to help promote the area.<i><u><o:p></o:p></u></i></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">What
can we do as individuals and businesses to collaborate?<i><u><o:p></o:p></u></i></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">DGL
partners with local firms (their competitors) on many things, so we need that
mentality here.<i><u><o:p></o:p></u></i></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">It
is important to get private companies involved, not just the local governments.<i><u><o:p></o:p></u></i></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">Need
to decide what organization will “own” the promotion of these events.<i><u><o:p></o:p></u></i></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">Discussed
a little bit about the importance and vulnerability of the Soo Locks in
northern Michigan. <i><u><o:p></o:p></u></i></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">Most
of the steel products industry (automotive, machinery, etc.) on the Great Lakes
relies on these locks for shipping. The Locks are getting old, so if something
happens then industry will suffer.<i><u><o:p></o:p></u></i></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">Soo
Locks want to build a longer lock (in addition to other major upgrades) to
accommodate long ships. Who should pay? Steel products industry? Shipping
industry?<i><u><o:p></o:p></u></i></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">Generate Two Questions for the Panel Forum with State Lawmakers</span></b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;"> – Based on the
above discussion, the non-governmental caucus members generated questions in
preparation for the panel forum with state lawmakers:<i><u><o:p></o:p></u></i></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">1.<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">What is the status
of House Resolution 16 (the $1 billion bond to fund clean water initiatives)?<i><u><o:p></o:p></u></i></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 6.0pt; margin-left: .5in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-list: l9 level2 lfo5; tab-stops: .5in; text-align: justify; text-indent: -.25in;">
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are available towards tourism funding in Ohio? Are there any opportunities to
collaborate with Michigan to promote tourism and natural assets in the western
Lake Erie basin?<i><u><o:p></o:p></u></i></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 10.0pt; margin-left: .5in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-list: l9 level2 lfo5; tab-stops: .5in; text-align: justify; text-indent: -.25in;">
<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">3.<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">There are funds to
clean up abandoned gas station tanks, but this doesn’t cover gas tanks at
marinas (for the boats). Why is there no money in the budget for marina tanks?<i><u><o:p></o:p></u></i></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12pt;">Next Steps</span></b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12pt;"> – </span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">There are groups
that want to do more advertising and promotion for tourism in the region, but
don’t have enough money. How can law makers facilitate money flowing to these
smaller groups (in the form of grants) for marketing and event promotion? With
TMACOG facilitation, look into how to encourage businesses to collaborate more
on such endeavors.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<u><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">Announcements/Events</span></u><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">The
Northwest Ohio Passenger Rail Association will be hosting their annual Rail
Passenger Forum sometime in October. They are currently aiming for the 15<sup>th</sup>.<i><u><o:p></o:p></u></i></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">Partner
for Clean Streams is hosting their annual Water Quality Boat Cruise on August 5<sup>th</sup>
from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Registration information is on their website.<i><u><o:p></o:p></u></i></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">We
Are Traffic mentioned the 3-feet bicycle law in Ohio is now in effect.<u> </u>They
are also working with nursing homes to give seniors bike rides with their
Cycling Without Age program.<i><u><o:p></o:p></u></i></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">AAA
Northwest Ohio Region and The University of Toledo have teamed up for a speaker
series on autonomous vehicles, called Technology Takes the Wheel. The next
event in this series will take place on September 21<sup>st</sup> at UT’s main
campus from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. and will look at transportation infrastructure needs.
<i><u><o:p></o:p></u></i></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12pt;">Adjourn – </span></b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12pt;">There was no further business, the meeting
was adjourned at 10 a.m. <i><u><o:p></o:p></u></i></span></div>
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TMACOG Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11967327148702563020noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7174922442843091290.post-85029501963992315682018-08-09T09:18:00.007-04:002018-08-09T09:31:16.935-04:00Summer Caucus Notes - TownshipsCall to Order/Welcome/Introductions – The Township Caucus met on Wednesday, August 1, 2018 at 8:30 a.m. at Penta Career Center (Room 1301), 9301 Buck Road in Perrysburg, Ohio.<br /><br />Mike Hampton, Springfield Township Administrator and caucus facilitator, called the meeting to order and welcomed everyone present. Introductions were made by everyone present.<br /><br /><b>Caucus members in attendance included:</b><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 6.0pt; tab-stops: 63.0pt;">
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">Tom Anderson, Jr. – Trustee,
Township of Springfield</span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">Jacob Barnes – Planning Director,
Township of Springfield <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">Robert Bethel – Trustee, Township of
Springfield</span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">Walter Celley – Administrator,
Township of Perrysburg</span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">Barry Cousino – Fire Chief, Township
of Springfield </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">Michael Hampton – Administrator,
Township of Springfield</span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">Kelly Hemminger – Zoning
Administrator, Township of Perrysburg</span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">Al Prieur – Deputy Supervisor,
Township of Bedford</span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">Donald Sahloff – Trustee, Township
of Whiteford <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">Eric Wagner – Zoning Administrator, Township
of Monclova</span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">Non-caucus
members </span></b><b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12pt;">in attendance </span></b><b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">included:<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">Lu Cooke – Northwest Ohio Regional
Liaison, Office of Governor John R. Kasich </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">Tim Porter – Chair, Northwest Ohio
Passenger Rail Association</span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">TMACOG
support staff </span></b><b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12pt;">in attendance </span></b><b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">included:<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">William Best – Vice President of
Finance and Administration<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">Mike Fuller – Transportation Planner<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">Topics
discussed during the caucus round table include the following:<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><b><u><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">Micro Towers for Data and Telecommunications</span></u></b><b><u><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast;"><o:p></o:p></span></u></b></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12.0pt;">o<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">The main concern was that micro towers are a wide range of
sizes, and the smaller towers can be placed in a wide variety of places, making
them difficult to regulate, so some townships would like to see legislation
that addresses them.</span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12.0pt;">o<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">Participants discussed an example of a micro tower near
Airport and I-475, noting there has not been any issues after it was installed.
Some conceded that the micro towers do have some benefits.</span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><b><u><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">Property Maintenance Codes</span></u></b><b><u><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast;"><o:p></o:p></span></u></b></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12.0pt;">o<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">The main concern is that townships without limited home rule
have limited options for dealing with blighted properties. For example,
Springfield Township has seen properties that do not meet the nuisance
definition in the Ohio Revised Code, but the properties still have issues that
need to be addressed. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12.0pt;">o<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">Bedford Township noted a similar situation where if no
hazard was present, if the issues were merely aesthetic, they typically did not
take action. It was noted that Detroit has a policy that requires bringing a
property up to code after it is sold. Bedford has also seen blighted properties
among elderly populations unable to maintain properties and mentioned a program
where groups visit properties to help with maintenance.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: 12.0pt;">o<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">It was noted that Findlay has similar programs to help
elderly property owners with maintenance activities, and there are
opportunities to partner with faith-based organizations and local Agencies on
Aging.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><b><u><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">Participants then given an opportunity to share any updates
or issues in their townships</span></u></b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">.</span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">Whiteford Township shared an update
on their new water treatment plant.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">Perrysburg Township noted some road
improvement projects.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">Monclova Township noted an increase
in villa-type housing to cater to an aging population.</span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">Springfield Township discussed a
potential community paramedicine program as a response to the opioid epidemic,
but also connected the program to the discussion of elderly populations that
need assistance. In addition, an update on the Dorr Street interchange was
provided.</span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">Generate Questions for Forum with State Lawmakers</span></b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;"> – The caucus generated the following questions for panel
forum with state lawmakers.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">Does the panel anticipate any
legislation granting authority to townships to regulate micro towers?</span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">Does this panel anticipate,
regardless of who is elected in November, ODOT relaxing the 50% requirement for
funding of local projects?</span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12pt;">Next Steps</span></b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12pt;"> – There were no requested actions from
the caucus.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">Adjourn
</span></b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">– </span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12pt;">There was no further
business discussed. </span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">Mr. Hampton thanked the attendees
for their participation and adjourned the meeting.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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TMACOG Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11967327148702563020noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7174922442843091290.post-68892155777851776622018-08-09T09:18:00.001-04:002018-08-09T09:31:44.228-04:00Summer Caucus Notes - VillagesCall to Order/Weclome/Introductions – The Village Caucus met on Wednesday, August 1, 2018 at 8:30 a.m. at Penta Career Center (Room 1113), 9301 Buck Road in Perrysburg, Ohio.<br /><br />Gordon Bowman, Pemberville Village Mayor and caucus facilitator, called the meeting to order and introductions were made to everyone present.<br /><br /><b>Caucus members in attendance included:</b><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 10.0pt; text-align: justify;">
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</span></span><!--[endif]-->Genna Biddix – Administrator, Village of Fayette<o:p></o:p></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]-->Dave Borer – Mayor, Village of Fayette<o:p></o:p></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]-->Gordon Bowman – Mayor, Village of Pemberville<o:p></o:p></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]-->John Dierksheide – Council President, Village of Risingsun<o:p></o:p></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]-->Craig Evertett – Mayor, Village of Wayne<o:p></o:p></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]-->Adam Greenslade – Mayor, Village of Green Springs<o:p></o:p></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]-->Robin Hindall – Fiscal Officer, Village of Risingsun<o:p></o:p></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]-->Rosanna Hoelzle – Administrator, Village of Swanton<o:p></o:p></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]-->Robert Keogh – Council Member, Village of Whitehouse<o:p></o:p></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]-->Jennifer Markey – Fiscal Officer, Village of Swanton <o:p></o:p></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]-->Ann Roth – Mayor, Village of Swanton<o:p></o:p></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]-->Jason Simon – Police Chief, Village of Fayette <o:p></o:p></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]-->Rick Whetsel – Mayor, Village of Risingsun<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Non-caucus
members </b><b>in attendance included:<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]-->Brian Bauman - District
Representative, Office of U.S. Representative Bob Latta<o:p></o:p></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]-->Roberta Streiffert – Senior Rural Development Specialist, RCAP, WSOS CAC,
Inc.<o:p></o:p></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]-->Tim Warren – Project Manager, Jones & Henry Engineers, Ltd.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>TMACOG
support staff </b><b>in attendance included:<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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<li class="MsoNormal">Kari Gerwin – Director of Water Quality
Planning <o:p></o:p></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 10pt;">Joy Minarcin – Water Quality Administrative
Assistant<o:p></o:p></li>
</ul>
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<b>Introduction of Discussion Topics</b> – Gordon Bowman led the group in
a roundtable discussion of topics as presented on the agenda.<o:p></o:p></div>
<ul style="margin-top: 0in;" type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 10.0pt; mso-list: l7 level1 lfo5; text-align: justify;"><b><u>Road and Bridge
Funding/HB 415</u></b> -<b> </b>The
group discussed HB 415. A copy of
HB 415 was distributed to the group. The bill would create a new state
fund to provide money to local governments for road improvements. Surplus
revenue from the state would be given to the counties, which the counties
would distribute according to village and township road miles. Kari Gerwin also mentioned the OEPA and
DEFA programs available (Division of Environmental Financial Assistance)
and will pass along information. <o:p></o:p></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 6.0pt; mso-list: l7 level1 lfo5; text-align: justify;"><b><u>Recreation for
Villages</u> – </b>The group discussed what the activities that villages
have for park and recreation and issues associated with them. Topics
discussed:<o:p></o:p></li>
</ul>
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</span></span><!--[endif]-->Most villages agree a village pool is too much
to maintain.<o:p></o:p></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]-->Splash pads are an option for a pool, and a few
villages are looking into it.<o:p></o:p></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]-->The pool maintained by Pemberville, built in
1966, monies come from private donations, admission and membership, and the
village general fund. A lot of the maintenance comes from volunteers. <o:p></o:p></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]-->Strong park boards<o:p></o:p></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]-->Work with your county park and recreation board<o:p></o:p></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]-->Levies are a challenge with other levies being
on the ballots<o:p></o:p></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "courier new"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Courier New";">o<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]-->Pickleball Courts are growing in popularity and
are inexpensive to start up<o:p></o:p></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "courier new"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Courier New";">o<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]-->Baseball and softball league fees help pay for
upkeep<o:p></o:p></div>
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<i><u>Suggestions:<o:p></o:p></u></i></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]-->Have a master plan and work toward goals<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: .75in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo8; tab-stops: .75in; text-indent: -.25in;">
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</span></span><!--[endif]-->Reach out to various organization for donations (i.e.
Rotary clubs and businesses)<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: .75in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo8; tab-stops: .75in; text-indent: -.25in;">
<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "courier new"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Courier New";">o<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]-->Churches are a good resource<o:p></o:p></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]-->For parks: develop natural areas, walking paths,
and bike trails<o:p></o:p></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]-->Festivals bring in money<o:p></o:p></div>
<ul style="margin-top: 0in;" type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 6.0pt; mso-list: l3 level1 lfo4;"><b><u>Attract and Grow Local Business:<o:p></o:p></u></b></li>
</ul>
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</span></span><!--[endif]-->Villages struggle with empty store fronts. Hard
to get anything done with them because a lot of owners are out of state<o:p></o:p></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]-->Annexation issues between cities and villages<o:p></o:p></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]-->Housing issues<o:p></o:p></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]-->Reliable, skilled, retainable work force<o:p></o:p></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]-->Need opportunity for non-secondary education
jobs<o:p></o:p></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]-->Do not try to grow to fast<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: .75in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l4 level1 lfo7; tab-stops: .75in; text-indent: -.25in;">
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</span></span><!--[endif]-->WSOS is a resource for villages to receive help
to promote business opportunities<o:p></o:p></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]-->Create a portfolio for attracting new business<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: .75in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l4 level1 lfo7; tab-stops: .75in; text-indent: -.25in;">
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</span></span><!--[endif]-->Look at other communities to see how what they
are doing and what might work for you<o:p></o:p></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]-->Water and sewage may be a concern<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Generate Questions for Forum with State Lawmakers</b> – The caucus generated the
following questions for the panel forum with state lawmakers.<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-bottom: 10.0pt; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo3; text-align: justify; text-indent: -.25in;">
<!--[if !supportLists]-->1.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span><!--[endif]-->Ohio EPA mandates for drinking water are costly and
seems to be pushing small municipalities to joining a regional water system.
What will the legislature do to reduce the regulatory burden on small
municipalities so that they can retain autonomy in providing safe and reliable
drinking water to their citizens?<o:p></o:p></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]-->2.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span><!--[endif]-->What other options are available other that secondary
education to enter the workforce? <o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Next Steps</b>
– There were no requested actions from the caucus.<o:p></o:p></div>
<br />
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<b>Adjourn – </b>There was no
further business, the meeting was adjourned. <b><o:p></o:p></b></div>
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TMACOG Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11967327148702563020noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7174922442843091290.post-26426918335540453222018-08-09T09:16:00.006-04:002018-08-09T09:32:14.610-04:00Summer Caucus Notes - CitiesCall to Order/Welcome/Introductions – The City Caucus met on Wednesday, August 1, 2018 at 8:30 a.m. at Penta Career Center (Room 1302), 9301 Buck Road in Perrysburg, Ohio.<br /><br />Michael Beazley, Oregon City administrator and caucus facilitator, called the meeting to order and welcomed everyone present. Introductions were made by everyone present. Mr. Beazley suggested turning the discussion into a local government agenda which the cities can ask the gubernatorial candidates their opinions on and request commitments from them.<br /><br /><b>Caucus members in attendance included:</b><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 6.0pt;">
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12pt;">Cecelia Adams – Council Member At-Large, City
of Toledo <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12pt;">Kevin Aller – Director, Public
Safety/Service, City of Sylvania<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12pt;">James Bagdonas – Municipal Administrator,
City of Waterville<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12pt;">Kimberly Baker – Manager of Policy
Operations, City of Toledo <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12pt;">Michael Beazley – City Administrator, City of
Oregon<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12pt;">Lori Brodie – Mayor, City of Waterville<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12pt;">Chris Delaney – Council Member, District 6,
City of Toledo<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12pt;">Richard Edwards – Mayor, City of Bowling
Green<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12pt;">Alice Godsey – Director, Public Utilities,
City of Perrysburg<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12pt;">Paul Grahl – City Auditor, City of Fremont<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12pt;">Robert Gross – City Administrator, City of
Fremont<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12pt;">Yvonne Harper – </span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12pt;">Council Member, District 4,
City of Toledo</span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12pt;">Cody Holbrook – Intern, City of Toledo <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12pt;">Gary Johnson – Council Member At-Large, City
of Toledo<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12pt;">Bridgette Kabat – City Administrator, City of
Perrysburg<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12pt;">Timothy Pedro – Council Member, City of
Waterville<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12pt;">Paul Rasmusson – Director, Department of
Public Service, City of Toledo<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12pt;">William Sanford – Economic
Development/Administrative Services, City of Sylvania <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12pt;">Sandy Spang – Council Member At-Large, City
of Toledo<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12pt;">Mary Westphal – President of Council, City of
Sylvania<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12pt;">Non-caucus members in
attendance included:<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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Chamber of Commerce<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12pt;">Bob Mockenstrum – Retired<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12pt;">Homer Wilson – Director of Government
Affairs, Jones & Henry Engineers, Ltd.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12pt;">TMACOG support staff in attendance included:<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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Transportation<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12pt;">Introduction of
Discussion Topics </span></b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12pt;">– The following topics were discussed by the
caucus.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">Tax Abatement
Incentives for Economic Development – </span></b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">Mr. Beazley asked the members of the caucus
if there are changes we need in the structure of JEDD (Joint Economic
Development District), JEDZ (Joint Economic Development Zone (proximity issue),
or Enterprise Zones, and what support do cities need when working with townships
in relation to tax abatement incentives in their area? Discussion included
proximity issues of businesses located in townships receiving city amenities
(ex. Maumee fire department being called to Andersons headquarters). <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">Annexation Laws – </span></b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">Discussion
included the benefits and draw backs of Townships annexing vs establishing
Economic Development Districts. Planning for future urban development and
managing urban sprawl was also discussed. Resources at the Greater Ohio Policy
Center website were mentioned for local Cities to utilize.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">Permissive License
Plate Fees – </span></b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">It
was asked of the caucus which<b> </b>counties
enacted the license plate fees, and if city leaders have asked for a portion of
the funds received from those fees. TMACOG’s Transportation Council reviewed it
and is on record with supporting it. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">Regional Water
Discussion –</span></b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">
Toledo will draft a new proposal for cities to review. Suburban cities restated
the 3 goals: all jurisdictions pay the same amount, Toledo cannot unilaterally
change the rates, and there should be redundancy in the system. Toledo having
only one intake was a concern. Proposed contracts will be reviewed.<b> <o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">State Budget
Implications for Local Governments & Availability of Grant Funds </span></b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">– Discussion
included having the state budget reviewed in order for cities to receive
adequate funding for the services they provide to unincorporated areas.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">TARTA Shift to
Sales Tax Funding </span></b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">–
Sylvania Township turned down the TARTA sales tax proposal. Discussion included
whether the rules governing how communities vote on TARTA related issues could
change in the future in order to prevent it from being turned down again.
Concerns about TARTA’s current business along with their future were raised. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">Possible County
Roads in Cities </span></b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">–
Mr. Beazley made everyone aware that County Commissioners can designate a city
road as a county road, and that city officials should work with their county commissioners
if they wish to designate a city road as a county road.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">Criminal Justice
and Court Funding </span></b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">–
The caucus briefly discussed the distribution of the county sales tax in
relation to the Department of Justice, and how unincorporated areas use the
court system. <b><o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">Jail Prisoner
Transport Issues – </span></b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">Not
discussed.<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">Legislative Update
(Transportation Funding/Gas Tax, Election Year Issues) – </span></b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">The gas tax has
not been raised in a long time, and many in the caucus felt that it should be
raised in order to reflect inflation and economic growth. Some raised concerns
about how funds received from the gas tax would be handled and if cities would
receive an equitable share of the additional revenue. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">Roundtable Topic Discussion – </span></b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">Highlights from
the roundtable topic discussion included the following.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">Waterville
is doing a study on how to best structure fire safety and rescue services. They
are also working with Waterville Township and the Village of Whitehouse on
managing cemeteries.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">TMACOG
is beginning their 2045 Long Range Transportation Plan Update. Dave Gedeon, TMACOG
vice president of transportation, mentioned upcoming events and encouraged the
caucus members to connect to TMACOG on social media.<u><o:p></o:p></u></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">Toledo
council members mentioned the Water District meeting on August 2<sup>nd</sup>,
progress on the opiate epidemic plan, TARTA, police relations with the
community, the county jail issue, and Lake Erie algae concerns. <u><o:p></o:p></u></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">Sylvania
is considering a downtown outdoor recreation district.<u><o:p></o:p></u></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">Perrysburg
is hiring a law director and building a 2<sup>nd</sup> fire station.<u><o:p></o:p></u></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">Fremont
mentioned progress on the Ballville Dam demolition, a new rehab center, and
they are working on annexation issues. <u><o:p></o:p></u></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">Bowling
Green, Waterville, and other suburbs reflected on the need to have a good water
district plan.<u><o:p></o:p></u></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12pt;">Generate questions to
present at the Forum </span></b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12pt;">– </span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">Mr. Beazley
asked about the distribution of taxes between cities and unincorporated areas,
along with how the panel would vote if presented with a gas tax.</span><b><u><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></u></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">Next Steps – </span></b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">The caucus showed interest in forming a city-based local government
agenda for the gubernatorial candidates to review and/or commit to. The
following were discussed to be a part of the Legislative Agenda.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">Proximity rules for tax incentives.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">Reconsideration of the distribution of taxes between
the cities and unincorporated areas.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">As the economy recovers from the recession,
shouldn’t the funds that cities receive reflect this economic change?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">We should plan better for urban development. One
area of concern was urban townships receiving city public services. Planning
based on successful urban cities across the country was also discussed. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">Cities should oppose the permissive license plate
fee unless funds are shared with the city. Cities often are population and
occupation centers in counties, so funding should be applied to roads in cities
as well if they are the largest contributors.
<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">Legislators should reconsider how the TARTA service
area is designated and make it easier for jurisdictions to enter/leave the
service area.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12pt;">Adjourn </span></b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12pt;">– </span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12pt;">There was no further business. </span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12pt;">Mr.
Beazley adjourned the meeting.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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TMACOG Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11967327148702563020noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7174922442843091290.post-46629522847721920842018-08-09T09:15:00.006-04:002018-08-09T09:32:55.110-04:00Notes from Summer Caucus Sessions - Counties<br />
Call to Order/Welcome/Introductions – The County Caucus met on Wednesday, August 1, 2018 at 8:30 a.m. at Penta Career Center (Room 1115), 9301 Buck Road in Perrysburg, Ohio.<br />
<br />Ottawa County Commissioner Mark Stahl, the facilitator of the County Caucus, called the meeting to order and welcomed everyone present.<br /><br /><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin-bottom: 6.0pt;">
<b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12pt;">Caucus members in attendance included: <o:p></o:p></span></b><br />
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12pt;">Carol Contrada – Commissioner, Lucas County<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12pt;">Mark Coppeler – Commissioner, Ottawa County<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12pt;">Keith Earley – County Engineer, Lucas County<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12pt;">Doris Herringshaw – Commissioner, Wood County<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12pt;">Andrew Kalmar – County Administrator, Wood
County<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12pt;">Scott Miller – Commissioner, Sandusky County<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12pt;">John Musteric – County Engineer, Wood County<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12pt;">Kelly O’Boyle – Assistant County
Administrator, Wood County<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12pt;">Michael Pniewski – Deputy County Engineer,
Lucas County<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12pt;">Kay Reiter – Commissioner, Sandusky County <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12pt;">Mark Stahl – Commissioner, Ottawa County<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12pt;">Non-caucus members in attendance included:<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12pt;">Kelsey Krull – Northwest District Director,
Office of U.S. Senator Rob Portman<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12pt;">Pat McColley – District 2 Deputy Director,
Ohio Department of Transportation <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12pt;">Mike Sheehy – State Representative, 46 District,
Ohio<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12pt;">TMACOG
support staff in attendance included:<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12pt;">Tim
Brown, </span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12pt;">President</span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12pt;">Sara Guiher, Water Quality Planner</span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12pt;">Gilda Mitchell, Director of Membership and
Outreach</span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12pt;">Topic Discussion </span></b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12pt;">– The following topics were discussed by County Caucus
members.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12pt;">TMACOG Energy Policy Update</span></b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12pt;"> – Commissioner Mark Stahl updated the group on the
status of the Davis-Besse nuclear plant, stating that de-commission has been
announced but the process may take up to 60 years. There is a possibility that
U.S Secretary of Energy Rick Perry may mandate that a certain percentage of
power is produced using nuclear energy. Tim Brown referenced TMACOG Resolution
No. 2017-27, which encouraged a diverse and resilient energy policy, a copy of
which was distributed. There has been no response yet from legislators who
received the resolution after it was passed in November 2017. Consensus was
reached that this topic was of great importance and that there was stagnation
among legislators in addressing this issue. The group determined that this
importance warranted developing a question to present during the panel with
legislators.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12pt;">Michigan/Ohio Need for Road and Bridge Funding: Gas
Tax/License Plate Fee</span></b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12pt;"> – Lucas County Deputy Engineer Mike Pniewski
broached the subject of funding for infrastructure maintenance. The $5 fee
added to license plate registrations met with little resistance from the
public; several members indicated that public forums to solicit feedback on the
fee were attended by few. Mr. Pniewski said the funding from this fee, which
was projected to be distributed over five years, will likely only last for two
years due to rising prices for things such as construction, steel, and other
materials. The group agreed that a modified fiscal plan was required to
maintain infrastructure in the long-term. There was discussion of potential
plans, with the State of Maryland mentioned as an example. Maryland’s plan
bases their gas tax yearly increase on a formula that accounts for factors such
as rising construction costs, increased fuel efficiency, and advances in
electric vehicles. Representative Mike Sheehy noted that a plan with charges
aimed at electric vehicles could be interpreted as “an attack on an industry.”
This topic was also considered as the basis of a potential question for
lawmakers and ultimately selected as a third question if time allowed.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12pt;">Lake Erie Water Quality/Algal Blooms</span></b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12pt;"> – There was consensus among members that the topic of
Lake Erie water quality must be discussed with lawmakers. Lucas County Commissioner
Carol Contrada referenced the handout of the letter written by TMACOG’s Water
Quality leadership that was sent to Senator Randy Gardner and Representative Steve
Arndt in response to HB 643/SB 299. The main points of the letter, a timeline
for results/action and accountability, were discussed by the group.
Representative Sheehy mentioned the Executive Order signed by Governor Kasich
on July 11, 2018 and said that state legislators feel that the Governor acted
arbitrarily and that leaders from the House and Senate are beginning work on
legislation to meet the targets set for Lake Erie phosphorous loads. Most
agreed that the agricultural industry is not going to be able to meet the
targets without financial assistance yet stressed the need for time constraints
imposed on farmers to meet goals. The group determined that this topic was most
important and developed a question regarding Lake Erie water quality to be used
in the first round of Q&A with lawmakers. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12pt;">Questions Generated for State Lawmakers</span></b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12pt;"> – In order of importance as determined by caucus members.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12pt;">1.<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12pt;">We acknowledge the importance of HB 643 and SB 299 in
providing funding to address algae blooms in the Western Lake Erie Basin. Our
question is, what’s next? What are the benchmarks, what is the timeline, and
what accountability provisions will be put in place to ensure that the 40%
reduction will be met by 2025?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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policy that ensures the viability of Ohio’s present and future energy assets?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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sustainable fiscal plan for infrastructure maintenance?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12pt;">Next Steps</span></b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12pt;"> –
There were no requested actions from the caucus.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12pt;">Adjourn</span></b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12pt;"> – The
Commissioner Stahl adjourned the session.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Toledo Metropolitan Area Council of Governments | www.tmacog.org
TMACOG Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11967327148702563020noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7174922442843091290.post-89572394621097524562018-07-24T08:55:00.000-04:002018-07-24T08:55:08.723-04:00Nominations Sought for Natural Resources Assistance Council in Lucas County <div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;">
<span style="font-family: inherit; text-align: justify;">The Natural
Resources Assistance Council (NRAC) is an 11-member committee that evaluates
applications for and allocates grants from the Clean Ohio Fund in Lucas County.
The council is seeking nominations to fill 4 vacancies, serving three-year
terms. NRAC service is voluntary without compensation.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 11pt;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">To be a candidate for a position on
the NRAC committee, an applicant must be appointed by one of the following
types of organizations: <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Local government<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Conservation or environmental organization<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Municipal park system or park district <o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Business, realty, planning agency, or port
authority<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Statewide
organization representing agriculture or forestry<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Soil and Water Conservation District<o:p></o:p></span></li>
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<span style="font-size: 11pt;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Qualified candidates can submit
applications to the Toledo Metropolitan Area Council of Governments (TMACOG)
until 5 p.m. <b>August 24, 2018.</b> TMACOG administers NRAC District 12 in Lucas
County. Applicants should submit the completed nomination form, a resume, and
letter from their organization in support of their nomination. The nomination
form is posted at <a href="http://clean.ohio.gov/GreenSpaceConservation/Documents/nrac.nomination.form.pdf">http://clean.ohio.gov/GreenSpaceConservation/Documents/nrac.nomination.form.pdf</a>.
<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 11pt;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">The Clean Ohio Fund was first approved
by voters in 2000, and was renewed in 2018. The fund calls for $40 million to
preserve natural areas and farmland, protects streams, create outdoor
recreation opportunities, and rehabilitate brownfields in urban areas. Between
2000 and 2018, the Clean Ohio fund returned more than $15 million to Lucas
County for the protection of open spaces and wetlands. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 11pt;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">More about the Clean Ohio Fund and
NRAC/12 are at <a href="http://www.tmacog.org/Environment/NRAC/nrac_body.htm">http://www.tmacog.org/Environment/NRAC/nrac_body.htm
</a> and <a href="http://www.pwc.state.oh.us/GSCDistrict12.html">http://www.pwc.state.oh.us/GSCDistrict12.html</a>.
For more information, contact Sara Guiher, Water Quality Planner at TMACOG at
419.241.9155 ext. 1147, or <a href="mailto:guiher@tmacog.org">guiher@tmacog.org</a>.
<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Submit completed applications to: <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">TMACOG<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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TMACOG Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11967327148702563020noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7174922442843091290.post-44881762915360786472018-07-19T13:36:00.006-04:002018-07-19T13:36:58.515-04:00Corporate Travel Survey<div style="text-align: center;">
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Business travel is a major determining factor in an airline's decision to open new routes and <b>we need your feedback</b>. In 2016, the Chamber and Port Authority partnered for a survey of Chamber members to gauge interest in service to Charlotte. The results of that survey helped secure nonstop service on American Airlines to Charlotte in 2017! Please take a few moments to complete this short <a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001IobVGh04_tPyctXwYElvV3lK1vP1kx0dPWxXbPG-PiawDE9weKYzzwmsg3dDglwfNUaVhuNSXbSa-oMvvxR8tGmT6C2WeKDcKEw-GOOmvcsbJl1bTi74BfwP0mlVnf2wJra1RgFkzDXgjdukFw-iTP4izLMFLrjHlJqYvBfXpy8BHhu-pIYapXvYkYa-YMXABs3ShdpqCFstflLsIsSYsSQ1LRIEDW9E&c=gMm3w08FyYcsS2XEq1WpRV94jB5yHbxUr5c8y6idtt9kUEMGmuBgeQ==&ch=GSHYFq8u8c4Fw6HqiOszzcVD_NS3tqzJu8biHfwOZcgqUZAJPNXSvQ==">corporate travel survey</a> </div>
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TMACOG Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11967327148702563020noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7174922442843091290.post-1109447183061443002018-06-29T14:31:00.001-04:002018-06-29T14:31:35.769-04:00Happy Mayflies? Happy Lake Erieby Sara Guiher, TMACOG Water Quality Planner<br /><br />Very few of us welcome mayflies to our homes, places of work, cars (let’s be honest, they’re EVERYWHERE), with open arms. A large hatch like we’ve had this year might make you want to hide until it passes. But when it comes to the health of Lake Erie, mayflies are a good sign! <br /><br />Mayflies spend most of their life in an aquatic environment such as a lake or river. The adult form that we are familiar with lives only long enough to reproduce after leaving the water. During their aquatic stage mayflies are intolerant of pollution and low oxygen. When Lake Erie received high levels of industrial pollution and sewage, these organisms could not survive in large numbers. When our lake was declared “dead” in the 1960s, mayflies were in the same place. Today’s issues in Lake Erie could also impact these sensitive species; large algal blooms can deplete oxygen in the water. But this year’s batch is good news about water quality, at least in early summer. <br /><br />So next time you see a swarm of mayflies, hopefully you smile at their signal that hope is not lost for Lake Erie. Just remember: when you greet a cloud of our water quality friends with a smile, it’s probably not a good idea to open your mouth.<div class="MsoNormal">
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TMACOG Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11967327148702563020noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7174922442843091290.post-30181318262538775822018-05-02T15:42:00.000-04:002018-05-02T15:42:05.145-04:00Potential Path for PaddlersPeople from Pemberville in Wood County to Port Clinton in Ottawa County and communities in between have looked at the recreation potential of the Portage River for many years. Plans were recently dusted off for a proposal to include a water trail project in the Ohio State Capital Budget. While that funding opportunity did not come through, state agencies dealing with waterways say that the idea has merit and preliminary plans are positive.<br /><br />At a meeting of the Portage River Basin Council held at the Pemberville Opera House on April 4, Tom Arbour, Water Trails Coordinator for the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (DNR), and <a name='more'></a>Gary Obermiller, Assistant Director Ohio DNR, said that the Portage had great potential for a 36-mile water trail. Arbour said that the water trails program is the same concept as a walking or biking trail except, “the path is already made, and it’s water.” <br /><br />Tom Arbour pointed to a steady rise in interest in kayaking and canoeing and the existence of several access sites already established on the river. His agency is tasked with helping local groups plan, engineer, and construct a series of safe access points and make a well-designed trail. He said that he typically helps create signage and brochures that tie the different sites together. “When people see an official access point, they know that this is a safe place to put in,” he said. Signage and printed materials emphasize safe paddling and point out hazards. <br /><br />A study by communities along the main stem of the Portage show seven existing access points, five of which need some improvements to be more accessible. Improvements could include gravel parking, access to restrooms, and stairs with a boat slide to make it easier to get personal watercraft up and down a bank. <br /><br />Elected officials at the April 4 meeting included Pemberville Mayor Gordon Bowman, Elmore Mayor Matt Damschroder, Virginia Park representing the Ottawa County Township Association, and Ottawa County Commissioners Jim Sass and Mark Coppeler. The DNR officials suggested that the next step for these and other interested parties in the region is to form a group to work out details of responsibility and maintenance and apply for funding. <br />
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TMACOG Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11967327148702563020noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7174922442843091290.post-20019932068922236112018-05-02T15:40:00.000-04:002018-05-02T15:40:19.170-04:00Bike Month is Here!Something for everyone this month:<br />
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<b>May 4 </b><br />Pedal to Petals<br /> Sylvania Art Walk bike train. Check WeAreTraffic.org for details.<br /><br /><b>May 5 </b><br />Toledo Bikes! Group Ride<br /> Meet at Toledo Bikes! 1114 Washington St., downtown Toledo. Call for time: 419.386.6090.<br /><br /><b>May 9 </b><br />
Bike to School Day<br /> Schools hold special events to encourage young students to walk or cycle to school. Cycle with your children. <br /><br /><b>May 12 </b><br />
Bike Day at the Toledo Farmers Market (9 a.m. – noon)<br />Ride to the market in downtown Toledo and pick up the brand-new Bicycle Users Map, created by cyclists for cyclists. Learn how experienced bike commuters use separated paths and city streets to get to work and school. T-shirts for cyclists while supplies last. Toledo Bikes! Is on hand for inspection and minor bike repairs. <br /><br />Maumee Valley Adventurers - Saturday Casual Ride (9 a.m.). Meet at Middlegrounds Metropark.<br /><br /><b>May 16</b><br />
Ride of Silence – Toledo and Bowling Green (6:30 p.m.)<br /> These solemn, slow group rides are an annual reminder to drivers that cyclists share the road. We remember people who have been injured or killed while riding bicycles. More than 200 cyclists riding silently together create a memorable event. <br /><br /><b>May 18</b> <br />Bike to Work Day<br /> Be the hero at your office and organize a bike ride. Meet at a park and ride in together, or take your bikes to work and have a lunchtime ride. If you have an office wellness committee, get them involved in planning something special. Call TMACOG for tips on organizing Bike to Work Day at your work place. <br /><br /><b>May 19 </b><br />
Outdoor Expo with Metroparks Toledo (10 a.m. – 4 p.m.)<br />Try out all kinds of outdoor activities at the Expo and meet area cycling clubs and businesses. Learn about Metroparks cycling programs, trails, and other amenities.<br /><br /> Bedford Bike Cruise (registration 9-10 a.m.) <br />Meet at Jackman Road Elementary, Temperance, MI. Two choices: Land to Lake 30-mile route, or the family friendly local route. <br /><br /><b>May 26 </b><br />
Kids Open Shop at Toledo Bikes! <br /> Check website for hours: www.toledobikes.org.<br /><br /><b>May 27 </b><br />
Sylvania Slow Ryders <br /> Group bike ride starting at the Sylvania Library. Every fourth Sunday, June-September (4 p.m.).<br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Toledo Metropolitan Area Council of Governments | www.tmacog.org
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TMACOG Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11967327148702563020noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7174922442843091290.post-14408661321517115302018-04-13T12:12:00.000-04:002018-04-13T12:12:00.601-04:00Funds Still Available for Fuel Conversion VehiclesOhio EPA announces the award of $2.8 million in new Alternative Fuel Vehicle grants for 15 projects statewide. These grants will pay a portion of the costs of 141 new heavy duty alternative fuel vehicles, including 24 propane school buses, 2 compressed natural gas (CNG) school buses, 41 CNG transit buses, and 74 CNG refuse trucks. These grants are supported with state dollars from the Alternative Fuel Transportation Fund of the Ohio Developmental Services Agency. <br /><br /><b>Approximately $2.2 million is still available</b>, and Ohio EPA will continue to accept and review applications in the order received until all available funds have been allocated. <div>
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TMACOG Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11967327148702563020noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7174922442843091290.post-25107830213422537762018-04-09T10:15:00.002-04:002018-04-09T10:15:34.740-04:002018 Ohio Public Works ExpoRegistration is open for the Ohio Public Works Expo to be held June 20-21 at the SeaGate Convention Centre in Toledo. See the details in the brochure after the jump: workshops and other great information. You may also register on-line at http://ohio.apwa.net. <div>
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<b>Mike Gramza, Ohio Department of Transportation</b><br /><br />• The Diverging Diamond in Perrysburg was completed in 2017. Gramza said, “In my 30-year career, the most significant improvement in traffic.”<br /><br />• The Waterville Bridge estimates came in under budget. The new bridge over the Maumee River will be built right next to the existing bridge and the road will be re-aligned to the new bridge. The old one will be demolished after the new one goes into service.<br /><br />• The extensive re-building of the entire Phillips-Berdan-Willys Park area will be completed this year. Three of the five planned roundabouts are complete. The additional two will be done in 2018. This whole project will change access to I-75, includes bridges, re-route roads in addition to the roundabouts. The City of Toledo says that this region reflects a $30 million investment<br /><br />• In Bowling Green, ODOT is partnering on a new gateway to the city. There will be two new roundabouts, moving a waterline and pump station and building a bridge. The bridge will have orange beams, special lighting and signage. That project will starting September, 2018 and be complete in 12 months.<br /><br />• A new Dorr St. intersection with I-475 has been a priority since 1996. Construction will begin in 2018.<br /><br />• A new ODOT initiative is DriveOhio. This program assists the development of systems supporting autonomous vehicles. Director of DriveOhio, Jim Barna, says that “It's going to be here sooner than we believe.”<br /><br /><br /><b>Chris Matta, Ohio Turnpike & Infrastructure Commission</b><br /><br />• The replacement and resurfacing of roads and bridges takes up 75% of the budget of the Ohio Turnpike & Infrastructure Commission.<br /><br />• The Ohio Turnpike is well-positioned to be a laboratory for autonomous vehicles. It is 241-mile straight line corridor. Fiber optic is already buried in anticipation of autonomous vehicle service. There are sensors already operating with real-time traffic and weather transmitted to vehicles. Software and data exchange protocols have started. The turnpike is pleased to address the number of accidents on its road and anticipates that autonomous vehicles will reduce accidents and injuries.<br /><br /><br /><b>Dave Dysard, City of Toledo</b><br /><br />• Upcoming projects include the next phase of Bancroft St. rebuild, from Secor Rd. east to Perth St. This area will remain two lanes in each direction. The first phase, from Perth to Parkside, was a “road diet” adding a center lane, bike lanes, and reducing car traffic to one lane in each direction.<br /><br />• The Cliffs on Front Street is in partnership with the Toledo-Lucas County Port Authority. This will include two roundabouts on the East Side construction site. Cliffs Natural Resources Inc. has selected the City of Toledo to be the site of a new hot briquetted iron (HBI) manufacturing facility. In a statement, they said, “riverfront property with multi-modal logistics and competitive utility rates were major factors in their location decision. The company will construct a $700 million facility at the Ironville Terminal the Port of Toledo. Cliffs will create 130 new jobs in the manufacturing sector and support 1200 construction jobs over two years.” Read more: <a href="http://toledo.oh.gov/news/cliffs-natural-resources-inc-to-locate-in-toledo/">http://toledo.oh.gov/news/cliffs-natural-resources-inc-to-locate-in-toledo/</a><br /><br />• There will be intense construction in downtown Toledo as state routes are resurfaced and Toledo Waterways Initiative improves sewer separation downtown.<br /><br />• Bikeway projects in the region will include the Overland Trail, from Ottawa Park to Joe E. Brown Park. It will take a jog through Woodlawn Cemetery, which is an arboretum and bird sanctuary.<br /><br />• An additional four miles of the Chessie Circle Trail will be paved.<br /><br />• The downtown Toledo bikeshare project will be completed in 2018. Plans call for a fleet of 100 bikes distributed among 18 stations. There will also be 150 smart technology bike racks. The bikes are 3- or 8-speed models on a step-through frame with built-in keypads that will lock and unlock the bikes. GPS systems will track where the bikes are within the system. TARTA will be in charge of bike maintenance and moving bikes around to keep the stations stocked.<br /><br /><b>Jim Gee, TARTA</b><br />• In a major change affecting downtown traffic patterns and real estate, TARTA plans to eliminate downtown loop lanes and remove the loop bus stations in the area. They are moving operations to the former Goodwill building on Cherry St., which will be re-configured as a central station. Gee says that the station will include better facilities for riders including rest areas and food. <br /><br /><br /><br />
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TMACOG Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11967327148702563020noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7174922442843091290.post-3008013578969326962018-02-27T16:06:00.002-05:002018-02-27T16:06:32.089-05:00Charging Stations for Electric Vehicles <div class="MsoNormal">
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reached</span> – is cited as a reason why some people are reluctant to use
electric vehicles as their main transportation. However, there are a
significant number of publicly accessible stations available in the TMACOG
region from a McDonald’s in Port Clinton, to Northwest State Community College
in Archbold. </div>
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TMACOG transportation planners are working to identify
locations and types of electric vehicle charging stations in northwest Ohio and
southeast Michigan. See the <span style="color: red;"><a href="http://www.tmacog.org/BP_18/03_18/electric_stationslocations.pdf" target="_blank">map </a></span>and the list of <span style="color: red;"><a href="http://www.tmacog.org/BP_18/03_18/Electric_Stations.pdf" target="_blank">locations</a></span>. This information is preliminary and does
not include every station. Planners are looking for resources that will help
identify more. If you know of a station not listed here, please contact Marc VonDeylen (<a href="mailto:vondeylen@tmacog.org" target="_blank">vondeylen@tmacog.org</a>) at 419.241.9155 ext. 1136
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Level 1 charging units use household current (120 volt, 20
amp). Level 2 chargers are faster and use 208-240 volt, 40 amp current, the
same as a washer or drier. While vehicles and delivery of service differ, in
general <span style="background: white; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">level 2
charging adds about 25 miles of range per hour (RPH), while level 1 charging
only adds about 4 miles of RPH.</span><o:p></o:p></div>
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http://www.tmacog.org/BP_18/03_18/electric_stationslocations.pdf<br />
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http://www.tmacog.org/BP_18/03_18/Electric_Stations.pdf<br />
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