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The select league will stripe the Volunteer Park field, provide goals and charge players at roughly YMCA rates (approx. $200–$250 per player rather than higher tier fees commonly associated with select programs). The league draws players from Pleasant Ridge, Golf Manor, Amberley and Bond Hill and initially plans to field three age groups. The administration said the league has offered to store goals and reduce theft risk.

The village hosted a bicycle and helmet giveaway with the Movo bike co‑op; organizers reported twice as many people attended as there were bikes available. Movo set up four bike stations for fitting and repair and arranged follow‑up bike distribution for families who could not be served immediately. Council members and community volunteers helped the event; donations of bikes and helmets came from local partners including the Cincinnati Circus and Children’s Hospital (named during the meeting). The recreation commission approved a $500 donation to Movo to support the program.

Community engagement members reported the village now has a Square payment account to accept donations and vendor fees for events. Officials said Square will allow itemized purchases (for example, luminaria kits, raffle tickets or beer tickets) and better track who purchased what at events.

The recreation calendar highlighted upcoming events: Juneteenth, a July parade and picnic (scheduled for June 29 and July 6 items were clarified in the meeting), and a Labor Day event on Sept. 1. The administration and recreation commission plan a postcard mailing to every household to advertise summer events and community calendars.

Why it matters: Increased park programming and greater event infrastructure (payments, vendor registration) expand recreation options for residents. The select league’s lower fees and Movo’s work aim to broaden youth access to sports and bicycles.

Next steps: Recreation and community engagement will finalize agreements with the select league, store equipment as arranged, distribute remaining bikes through Movo and publish event registration and vendor pages via Square.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Golf Manor Village Council Meeting - March 24, 2025 @ 7 PM","oneSentenceSummary","Council and staff reported new activity at Volunteer Park: a select soccer league will use the park with modest player fees, Movo bike co‑op partnered for a bicycle and helmet giveaway that exceeded available bikes, and the village launched a Square account to process vendor and event fees for upcoming Juneteenth, July and Labor Day events.","taxTitle","Golf Manor Village, Hamilton County, Ohio","taxId",74500,"location","Ohio","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6275298,"Administration begins bus‑stop review with Metro; bids recommended for Yosemite and Ridge Acres work",2271,1925000,4196000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2775119-9d561ee46ee7983e4b6287570c61f824&start=1925&end=4196","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2775119-9d561ee46ee7983e4b6287570c61f824/thumbnail_1925000.jpg","/articles/6275298/Ohio/Administration-begins-busstop-review-with-Metro-bids-recommended-for-Yosemite-and-Ridge-Acres-work","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6275298-8cabe8a3047d14747eab7248e10afc66/orig.mp4?Expires=1776591689&Signature=BWzYS8pjyFjlLGVYZQTPyZ70mqaPc4NH9fRjuHCboH2kdDg2XoQypBWJAcJGVDhYpiS1i1v4EA3gGKnR7A1se~TgiseDVyBgyxX~vBlw5i-~DRByjgVE9~79Q1ult2nHYmu2w3~Pqu925z8oRwkcvWZNod4BAO~ALI9fjd2TpgS97rVnZ8MWZQzlQwH1XpeE8~B-jSQRFmC36x4-SmepfR6~R1Tq4MhLhBUHBoDX~tuRr~-dDSM9ldqdxgVVHnEkxNi4Ov7upjU0z2f1Xoa-7tvEbF2nGEQuFJEScj1ajCMRAQ-ZoonjmtcmCU3T-2DM1uJPkuwkVG9uwC9D~BgtnQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The village administrator reported on March 24 that multiple infrastructure projects are moving forward and that staff are starting a coordinated review of bus stops with Metro.

Administration recommended accepting the lowest bid for the Yosemite and Ridge Acres street improvements; the engineer recommended Enlita Inc. as the low bidder and the administration told council the project should start in May pending contract authorization and final scope work. The project will include speed humps and planned sidewalk improvements that still need final scoping by public works and the engineer.

The administrator said municipal building improvements are starting at the end of the week, with parking directions to be provided as phases proceed; kitchen renovation work is under way and expected to complete in late May or early June. The Second Floor mezzanine schedule is not yet set because maintenance resources are focused on seasonal tasks.

On transit, the administration said representatives from Metro will meet with village staff on Wednesday, March 26 to identify and confirm bus‑stop locations inside the village, discuss seating and shelter types used across Hamilton County, and review funding options and requirements. The administrator said the village counted about 13 bus stops in the field and wants to reconcile that with Metro’s records and online listings. Staff aim to incorporate bus‑stop strategies into short‑ and long‑term road‑improvement planning, particularly if major work on Losantiville (Los Angelesville in transcript) proceeds in 2027.

Why it matters: Road projects affect residents along Yosemite and Ridge Acres and will require resident notifications and construction scheduling. The bus‑stop review could affect transit shelter access and pedestrian safety and is tied to longer‑range road planning.

Next steps: Administration will publish resident notices for affected streets, finalize sidewalk scopes with the engineer and public works manager, and follow up after the Metro meeting to report recommendations and funding options to council.","Village administration reported ongoing infrastructure work: municipal building construction and kitchen renovation, a recommendation to accept a low bid for Yosemite and Ridge Acres street improvements, and a planned meeting with Metro on March 26 to identify bus‑stop locations and shelter options.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6275303,"Golf Manor police outline Community Impact Team to target quality‑of‑life issues, mental‑health follow‑up",896,2688000,3584000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2775119-9d561ee46ee7983e4b6287570c61f824&start=2688&end=3584","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2775119-9d561ee46ee7983e4b6287570c61f824/thumbnail_2688000.jpg","/articles/6275303/Ohio/Golf-Manor-police-outline-Community-Impact-Team-to-target-qualityoflife-issues-mentalhealth-followup","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6275303-5f6d5230a431ad1919edab599aa268d5/orig.mp4?Expires=1776591689&Signature=PL1jEhko5f148DHSX2E5ehkvDrLrMiT~mx8e085iiK8DnWfRlGXvQDsQuFjS-fvNwUmLRW25R8letF4NOp5aQnFqWPStuYvQgK142PMyZPGuQ0AJDvl91HIEJw1ZBCi-wG1pjlJfbITWOp9aS5TolZ6W9GBP12B2-vZ8XQG2P~jsKsO0aVoq1aYbGBXRlV2q6a-mXgDbD7adHNNHlelVIcWVm1aw1lA2AaVk1dLjz03ixeKL6GCv5ttVYib7eP88xz2xUbAQPYdeuV4Z4EMFIAIWUbgqiEYgkGAOsVL5-gaFUDryFYUjMUpJnIazk-iTPhI0W7ZFw3JPqm1q~oa4WA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Captain Reed, a Golf Manor police commander, described a new Community Impact Team (CIT) initiative on March 24 aimed at addressing recurring quality‑of‑life calls and mental‑health needs rather than only responding to criminal incidents.

“It's the everyday issues. It's the car alarm going off at 3 a.m. It's the dog charging at you…that's impacting your quality of life,” Captain Reed said, describing the problem the team is designed to address. He said the unit would follow up on repeat calls, coordinate services, and arrange social‑service connections so issues are resolved rather than repeatedly reported.

Reed said the team would be staffed by officers selected for interest and suitability and would not be radio‑driven day‑to‑day: “This team, the radio won't dictate where they go. We all dictate where they go. The community dictates where they go.” He said team members would perform foot and bicycle patrols, handle follow‑up investigations (including narcotics surveillance and traffic enforcement), and provide sustained contact with victims to reduce repeat victimization.

The plan includes partnerships and training. Captain Reed said officers already hold Crisis Intervention Team (40‑hour) and Mental Health First Aid certifications and that the village recently executed an agreement with UC Mobile Crisis to dispatch mental‑health clinicians to certain calls. He proposed adding a social‑work position to the team if a grant is obtained: “If I do acquire the grant, what we want to do is somehow work a part‑time social worker into this team.”

Reed stressed the team would emphasize approachability: members may wear softer uniforms (branded hoodies or T‑shirts, blue jeans) for community outreach while retaining protective equipment for safety. He also discussed rebranding a marked vehicle as a mobile outreach unit with a bike rack so officers can dismount and conduct patrols on bicycles.

The department applied for a violent‑crime reduction grant tied to the initiative and identified domestic violence as a recurring issue: Reed said the village had about 134 domestic‑violence calls last year and advocated combining law‑enforcement follow‑up with survivor workshops and community education. He said aspects of the proposal will proceed with or without grant funding, scaled to available resources.

Why it matters: The Community Impact Team shifts police emphasis toward prevention, service coordination and follow‑up on chronic neighborhood problems. The plan links local policing to mental‑health partners and community organizations to reduce repeat calls and improve outcomes for victims and residents.

Implementation and next steps: Reed said the team will be selected from officers who volunteer and whose vision aligns with the program. The department will pursue grant funding, analyze overtime use, and report outcomes to council. The administration and police intend to coordinate with Cincinnati youth and social‑service programs for summer youth outreach and domestic‑violence prevention.","Captain Reed presented a Community Impact Team that will focus on repeat calls, mental‑health follow‑up, domestic‑violence education and visible foot patrols. The plan includes partnerships with UC Mobile Crisis, a possible grant application and outreach to youth services and social‑work supports.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6275306,"Council approves administrator pay increase, road contract and earmarks cell-tower bonus for walking path",646,3730000,4376000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2775119-9d561ee46ee7983e4b6287570c61f824&start=3730&end=4376","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2775119-9d561ee46ee7983e4b6287570c61f824/thumbnail_3730000.jpg","/articles/6275306/Ohio/Council-approves-administrator-pay-increase-road-contract-and-earmarks-cell-tower-bonus-for-walking-path","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6275306-db1f7f8ef276f24a82a9b455fe1b606c/orig.mp4?Expires=1776591689&Signature=EVMzo92cU6Vremd4t34owgtbmZjTaoNPKNS7TksENIxgXctP-en8P9OMqyK2UJZL4n0gtLLMAUUbBTUGM4z7l6YbZutgUQG5-JfbLNImRYINbzvNvuDmttCeKd4jVS8z~9wUvN1ZJ~R1ZQtuBuuZ1-lKMMOKsh8bRxSdtDJ77L~F1rMpz2KQmMsHtI1fjB2wmO7LRdHdRLj9tFKMciGGZX6vQtx6lNX48CRcQMBe79k43G9gufTNFJmi2rfbdm7wJQT9nNIO1ZpFM6zAhlDlSsh-9a23Bi9IG-xw6VEXjUgkeiCeJFTJ6bHOs2fjixOAZ5msRlhI1nIFxvMkx0aYkg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Golf Manor Village Council on March 24 approved three resolutions, including a 3% raise for the village administrator, a construction contract for road improvements, and guidance to use a $25,000 cell‑tower sign‑on payment toward the Volunteer Park walking path.

The council passed Resolution 2025‑10 to set the village administrator’s compensation, applying a 3% increase retroactive to the date discussed by the executive committee. Mayor Jones Moore moved to pass the resolution and a second was made; the motion carried on a roll‑call vote with all members present voting yes. The solicitor said the total annual compensation with the 3% increase is $95,009.94 (the record lists $95,009.94–$96,000 approximately), and that the executive committee had recommended making the increase retroactive to its prior approval date (August 19, 2024). The council declared an emergency to make the change effective immediately.

Council also approved Resolution 2025‑11, accepting the low bid from Enlita Inc. for the Ridge Acres and Yosemite Drive improvements project. The contract amount is $1,040,781.25, plus a $40,000 contingency for change orders. The village administrator said engineering and resident notifications will follow; construction was expected to begin in May and will include speed humps and sidewalk improvements. The resolution passed on a roll call with all members voting yes.

The council passed Resolution 2025‑12 directing that funds from a new cell‑tower lease—specifically a $25,000 sign‑on bonus—be used toward completing the Volunteer Park walking path. Finance committee members had recommended earmarking the payment for the park; council approved the recommendation unanimously.

Votes at a glance

- Resolution 2025‑10: Establishing compensation for the village administrator (3% increase, retroactive to executive committee action). Motion to pass by Mayor Jones Moore; second recorded. Roll call: Chesser — yes; Fisher — yes; Snell/Now (record lists “Nail/Snail”) — yes; Michaelson — yes. Outcome: approved.

- Resolution 2025‑11: Accepting bid and authorizing contract with Enlita Inc. for Ridge Acres and Yosemite Drive Improvements. Contract: $1,040,781.25; contingency $40,000. Motion to pass by council motion; second recorded. Roll call: Chesser — yes; Fisher — yes; Snell — yes; Michaelson — yes. Outcome: approved.

- Resolution 2025‑12: Expressing council’s desire that the $25,000 cell‑tower sign‑on bonus be spent on completing the Volunteer Park walking path. Motion and second recorded; roll call unanimous. Outcome: approved.

Why it matters: The administrator’s retroactive raise adjusts the village payroll baseline and is being implemented immediately. The road contract funds a multi‑street construction and safety project that the administration says will affect sidewalks and speed management and is planned to begin in May. Earmarking the cell‑tower bonus directs one‑time funds toward an existing park project.

Council members followed standard roll‑call procedure for each resolution. The solicitor and the administration provided the numeric contract and compensation figures during the meeting; council voted to adopt the measures during the March 24 session.","Golf Manor Village Council on March 24 approved three resolutions: a 3% increase to the village administrator’s compensation made retroactive, a $1.04 million contract for Ridge Acres and Yosemite Drive improvements, and a $25,000 earmark from a new cell‑tower lease for the Volunteer Park walking path.","actionData","errors"]

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