The Enquirer

Elmwood Place voters won't see a renewal property tax levy on the November ballot because Village Council allowed an absent council member to vote to put it on the ballot.

Councilman Arthur Coffey was marked absent from the Aug. 11 meeting when council voted to put the levy on the ballot, but the clerk recorded his vote as "yes" on the resolution, elections officials said.

After a citizen protested to the Board of Elections, the village withdrew the tax levy and plans to put the issue before voters at a special election in February. The levy pays for general operating expenses of the already financially strapped village.

City tries zoning to stop trash transfer

Cincinnati will try a new tack in its two-year fight to stop a waste transfer station in Winton Hills - using the city's zoning law.

The Cincinnati Board of Health gave Waste Management of Ohio a permit to operate the garbage facility this week after a court ruled that the company met all the legal requirements for a license.

But City Solicitor J. Rita McNeil told the Board of Health this week that the city has given Waste Management written notice that the property doesn't have the required zoning permit and cannot operate the transfer station.

Hamilton OKs fees for drainage services

HAMILTON - Residents will begin paying a $3.60 monthly fee - or $43.20 annually - in November for storm water management.

City Council approved the fees on residential and commercial properties Wednesday to meet a requirement by the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency, said Mike Samoviski, city manager.

The fee will be collected on the city's monthly gas, water, electric and sewage bills, he said.

Loveland forum looks at neighborhood issues

LOVELAND - Residents of the historic west Loveland and downtown neighborhoods can express their concerns to city officials at a meeting noon to 2 p.m. Sept. 18 at Kiwanis Park off Wall Street.

The two neighborhoods were identified among six that needed public investment to maintain the quality of life there.

For information, call Assistant City Manager Tom Carroll at 683-0150 or visit the city's Web site, www.lovelandoh.com.

Hearing will address Springfield Twp. site

SPRINGFIELD TWP. - The board of trustees has set a public hearing for 5:30 p.m. Monday on the declaration of a dangerous property that has been vacant for some time at 1041 Sunwood Court. The meeting will be at the administration building at 9150 Winton Road.

Symposium examines sickle cell disorders

SHARONVILLE - A daylong symposium on the latest treatments for sickle cell disorders will be Wednesday at the Sharonville Convention Center.

The event, sponsored by the Sickle Cell Awareness Group of Greater Cincinnatiand the Urban League of Greater Cincinnati, will include a presentation from Dr. Michael DeBaun of St. Louis, an expert on the disease.

Registration is required. Cost for attending the lunch is $25 or $100 for the entire event. For information, call 281-4450.

Town meeting planned for Pierce Township

PIERCE TWP. - County commissioners will have a town meeting Sept. 28, as part of the continuing informational meetings and question-and-answer sessions.

The meeting will be held at 7 p.m. at the Pierce Township offices, 950 Locust Corner Road.