June 2024

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Administration & Maintenance

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

Dispatch Open

24 hours, 7 days a week

Trash & Recycling

Regular Friday Schedule

Please check the website for updates and schedule changes

Brush Collection Services



• Brush pickup continues as needed, but is no longer assigned to a particular day.

• Leaves can be placed in your trash receptacle for removal.

Did you know Amberley Village offers street barricades for block parties? The Village will deliver them and pick them up the following work day! You can also request a visit by our Police-Fire Department personnel, including a cruiser or fire truck (based on availability). Just give us a call at 513-531-8675 to request a permit, or visit our website for additional information and forms. Please indicate when calling or on your form that you would like a visit from a Police Officer or Fire Personnel, and if they're able, they'll be there!

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Amberley Village has completed its series of Crime Update events, and thanks each and every person who attended! These events were the touchpoint for residents regarding crime in the Village, and introduced multiple ways we can partner to help reduce crime. If you weren't able to attend, please take a moment to review the video below, and sign up for our brand-new alert system. This new system, which replaces the one in place for many years, features tailored options, geo-targeted messaging, and the opportunity for residents to take control of how they receive their alerts. Residents are reminded that opt-in is required for the new system. There are multiple ways to sign up, and Village staff is happy to assist (see Amberley Village Alert System article below).

Introducing our new Amberley Village Alert System, powered by CodeRED!

Our new Alert System enables us to send location-based, targeted alerts to keep you informed of road projects, emergencies, road closures, utility shut-offs, and events specific to your address.

You have the power to choose how you prefer to hear from us, including voice, text or email, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Please note that this is NOT the previous alert system, which is now defunct. In order to receive regular updates, we must have a new set of permissions to contact you. Residents can use the QR code above or text Amberley to 24639 to register on their mobile phone, register online at https://accountportal.onsolve.net/Amberley, or stop by or call Amberley Village Administration at 513-531-8675. Assistance is also available via Dispatch 24/7.

Sergeant Tim Schmidtgoessling has been promoted to Lieutenant within our Police Department effective June 1. 

After a thorough evaluation, Sergeant Schmidtgoessling’s experience, leadership qualities, and commitment to our community made him the best candidate for the position of Lieutenant.

An oath of office was administered at Monday's council meeting (photo below) by Mayor Bob Rosen (left), and his new service badge was pinned on by his wife, Amberly (far right). 

Congratulations, Lieutenant Schmidtgoessling!

Finance Administrator Debbie Eldridge

Tax Administrator & Assistant Finance Administrator Ken Smallwood

Staff welcomed our new Finance Administrator Debbie Eldridge to her position on May 16 after she surfaced as the top candidate in our search. Debbie has been in local government since 2015, serving the cities of North College Hill and Springdale. Debbie’s experience in the City of Springdale included 5 years in the Finance Department, working for the Tax Commissioner/Finance Officer, and working another 1½ years as a Police Clerk before leaving for North College Hill.

In addition, Tax Administrator Ken Smallwood will assume more responsibilities to provide the Village more depth in its finance staff. Added to Ken's Tax Administrator title is Assistant Finance Administrator to reflect his new duties. 

Welcome Debbie, and congratulations Ken!

Maintenance Crews will soon be mowing the early growth at the Amberley Green Prairie Garden as prescribed by Cincinnati Nature Center (CNC). In the CNC's land management plan for the Amberley Green Prairie, it states, "the recommended maintenance will seem counterintuitive as there may be some flowering natives present, but the most important thing for the prairie at this stage is to prevent further spread of weedy and invasive species."

The project, which was funded by grants from Hamilton County Public Health WeTHRIVE! and Duke Energy, aims to restore native habitat, reduce invasive species, and establish an environmentally friendly space where mowing is limited, and visitors can relax in nature. For more information, access the full land management plan and an invasive species removal guide provided by Cincinnati Nature Center below.

Work is underway on this year's Streets Program, which includes the following roads in Rollman Estates:

• Rollman Estates Drive 
• Glenfarm Court 
• Beech Hollow Drive 
• Clearwood Court 
• Ambercreek Drive 
• Rolling Ridge Court 
• Ridgeway Close

Curbs and catch basins are slated to be completed mid-June. Paving work is projected to begin in late June, with a completion target of July 31. The contractors have agreed to not work on holidays or Jewish holidays, however, work could continue through 8 pm as needed.

All streets will be open with traffic control during work hours, and will be completely open after hours with plates covering work areas as needed. Residents should note that equipment will be stored on the street. Contractors will ensure that restoration will be completed at the end of the project. Work will begin at Galbraith Road and work back into the subdivision. (Above, curb repair on Rollman Estates Drive is shown with plates across a driveway for uninterrupted access.)

Questions regarding the project should be directed to Village Zoning Administrator Chris Fritsch at cfritsch@amberleyvillage.org or 513-531-8675.

Amberley Village Alarm customers can now pay their alarm bills online! Staff recently implemented a new payment option to help make paying alarm bills a breeze. Simply visit our website, and click on the "Pay Alarm Bill" button in the Quick Links menu to the left of your screen as shown in the graphic below. Online payments are secure, and are subject to a small service fee, which will be calculated on the payment page before you hit send. Questions? Contact Carrie Minton at cminton@amberleyvillage.org.

Ever wonder what it takes to keep the Village clean and looking its pristine best? Our small but mighty Maintenance Crew collects upward of 50-70 bags of trash on average per month. This is in addition to the many services like brush collection, snow removal, catch basin repairs.

The Village is seeking residents who enjoy walking and wish to contribute to the betterment of the community by assisting with litter pickup. Village Administration will supply trash bags, gloves, safety vests and litter grabbers for pickup along Galbraith, Ridge and Section Roads. If interested, please contact Maintenance Supervisor Ryan Monahan at rmonahan@amberleyvillage.org or 513-531-8675 to get started! Your valuable service to the community is more greatly maximized by freeing up our Maintenance Crews to better serve you and your neighbors. Thanks in advance for your consideration!

Amberley Village Board of Zoning Appeals recently approved a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) for the property next to Atara Girls High School on Elbrook Avenue, where construction is planned for a new Community Kollel.

As we process our 2023 tax returns, now is a great time to remind residents who are working from home or in hybrid roles that Amberley Village's primary source of revenue is from income tax. Some or all of your tax dollars, if you work from home either full or part time, are eligible to come back to Amberley Village!

Be sure and benefit yourself and your neighbors, and Bring It Home by updating your tax information to reflect your work location. Look for future communications from Amberley Village as we work to assist residents in updating their tax information.

Questions?

Contact Village Tax Administrator Kenneth Smallwood at 513-531-0130.

Amberley Village Maintenance Crews are encouraging those who walk their dogs at Amberley Green to bring their used plastic grocery bags to the new bag dispensers installed at the kiosk. Maintenance has been loading the bags into the new dispensers twice a week, but the supply is depleting quickly, especially over the weekend while Crews are off work. 

Regular bag donations have been plentiful via the green bin in the Municipal Building Lobby, and the new program seems to be working well so far, as the bags are being used and staff hasn't noticed any blowing around Amberley Green. The goal now is to work to sustain the program by encouraging dogwalkers to participate in supplying the dispensers.

Please help spread the word!

Special thanks to our talented Maintenance Crew for designing and building the new bag dispensers and collection barrel.

Amberley Village Environmental Stewardship Committee hosts the Annual One Stop Drop, where residents can bring recyclable materials for convenient disposal. The event also helps support Village efforts to earn a monetary award from Hamilton County R3source for Village-wide recycling and environmentally friendly practices. Please take a moment to provide your feedback if you attended this year's event!

A direct deposit was made to Amberley Village from the Hamilton County Auditor's Office for $12,800. This represents our 2024 Resident Recycling Incentive Award for 2023, as our residents collectively diverted 1,067.93 tons of recyclable materials and achieved a 46.05% diversion rate, which places the Village award amount in the highest possible award category at $36.11 per ton recycled.

This compares to having conserved enough energy to power every home in Amberley Village for 12 days, having reduced air pollution equivalent to every household in the Village riding their bicycle to work for 12 weeks, or saving 2,710 trees from being harvested.

This compares to having conserved enough energy to power every home in Amberley Village for 12 days, having reduced air pollution equivalent to every household in the Village riding their bicycle to work for 12 weeks, or saving 2,710 trees from being harvested. Awards from the past two years were slightly larger, which according to R3source, is a result of Rumpke's inability to recycle approximately 16% of what it received from all communities. Residents are reminded to be mindful of what goes in their recycling bins. Guidelines are available on the Amberley Village website, as well as at rumpke.com.

The Amberley Village Police Department's Annual Bike Safety Fair was held this past Sunday, and saw one of the best turnouts to date! There were 77 children registered to participate in the Bike Course (shown above). Volunteers and Police Officers fitted and gave away 65 helmets, and 4 bicycles were raffled off. Volunteers included Safe Cincinnati, Jane Ward, Christa Carter and Councilmember Keely Paul, as well as on-duty Sergeants Mike Koenig and Brian Baker. Special thanks to Sgt. Koenig's granddaughter Leela for helping us out!

Amberley Village offers a meaningful and lasting way to commemorate a loved one, thank a neighbor for their service, or celebrate a significant achievement or milestone.

Our Commemorative Brick and Tree + Bench donation programs bring positive impact to the community, enhance beauty and marks a permanent contribution honoring someone special.

Find out more about options and costs below, or contact Carolyn Wallis at 513-531-8675 or cwallis@amberleyvillage.org for additional information.

Amberley Village Council meets on the second Monday of each month (unless there is a conflict). The next meeting is scheduled for Monday, July 8, 2024 at 6:30 pm in Council Chambers at the Municipal Building, located at 7149 Ridge Road.

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

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

 Ordinance 2024-05, Reappropriations

Resolution 2024-11, Proclaiming May 19-25, 2024 as National Public Works Week

Resolution 2024-12, Proclaiming May 12-18 National Police Week and May 15 as Peace Officers Memorial Day

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

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Amberley Village Council (l. to r.): Back row: Jay Shatz, Keely Paul, Richard Bardach, Dara Wood and Adam Frankel; Front row: Vice Mayor Ben Hunt & Mayor Bob Rosen

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Amberley Village is committed to keeping lines of communication open and accessible between residents and government officials. In this spirit, Amberley Village has incorporated Village-issued email addresses for Councilmembers into its digital communications protocol.

These measures unify the format, making it easier for residents to send a message when an issue comes to mind. The member's first initial followed by last name (no space) @amberleyvillage.org will get your message on its way to members of the Amberley Village Council.

Even easier, visit our website and just click on the links to reach your elected officials!