Tate Township, Ohio
Farm Bureau Meeting For Solar Zoning Postponed
At the last trustee meeting, the trustees mentioned a possible joint meeting with the Tate Trustees and Dale Arnold, from the Farm Bureau. The meeting, originally suggested for April 25, 2024, has been postponed until further notice.
Duke Energy Natural Gas Maintenance Notice
The Bethel-Tate Fire Department has been notified that Duke Energy Natural Gas Maintenance is coming soon in Mid-April to May. Crews will be working in the township to inspect the natural gas pipeline facilities to better serve their customers. This is routine maintenace that is normal and safe.
Property owners and residents of the properties that will be inspected should be notified that the inspection will involve surveyors that will be staking or otherwise marking the pipeline easement for instruments known as Above Ground Markers (AGMs). During the inspection process, these instruments will detect the inspection tool as it passes through the pipeline.
During the work, it may be necessary for Duke Energy to “flare” or burn off any excess natural gas. You may notice:
- a tall flame, visible for a half-mile or more
- a loud noise
- the smell of natural gas
- technicians in your area
These activities are safe, routine, and controlled and are used routinely in the gas industry. They will be managed by trained Duke Energy personnel in cooperation with the BTFD. Please do not be alarmed as this is a normal part of their operation and federal compliance requirements.
Duke Energy thanks you for your patience and understanding as they work to maintain a safe and reliable natural gas system.
Please address any questions to Jessica Cramer, Sr. Right Of Way Agent with Percheron, LLC. at (937) 902-3042.
New Trustee Takes Oath of Office
The new trustee that replaced Gary Reed in his unexpired term was sworn into office on Tuesday (3/26/24) at the regular rescheduled meeting. Christen Steimle was chosen out of the many residents that applied for the position. When Gary Reed resigned from the trustees, it left only two trustees, John Wilson and Rusty Durbin. A majority vote is needed for any motion to pass, which is why a full board of three members is essential.
Christen Steimle will remain a trustee for the rest of the unexpired term that ends on December 31, 2025. The two trustee positions up for election in November 2025 will be Christen Steimple and John Wilson.
Special Trustee Meeting
Due to unforeseen events, the trustees have rescxheduled their interviews for the trustee applicants to Monday, March 25, 2024 at 7:00pm.
Notice Of Trustee Position Vacancy
Tate Township Trustees will be accepting applications to fill the vacancy of trustee to complete the term ending on December 31, 2025. Interested applicants can e-mail their resume to johnjohn0512@yahoo.com or kbrannock_clerk@yahoo.com. They can also mail their resume to Tate Township Trustees, 149 N. East St., Bethel, OH 45106. All applicants must be a registered voter and a resident of Tate Township.
Resumes will be accepted until Wednesday, March 20, 2024 at 4:00pm. Candidates will be interviewed at a special meeting to be held on Friday, March 22, 2024 at 7:00pm at the Bethel-Tate Fire Department.
March 12, 2024 Township Trustee Meeting Canceled
The regular meeting of the Tate Township Trustees scheduled for Tuesday, 3/12/2024 at 7:00pm has been canceled due to lack of quorum.
County Home Repair Assistance Program
Clermont County wants to get the word out to residents about the Home Assistance Programs. The Board of County Commissioners executed a contract in 2023 to award $200,000 in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds for critical home repairs in Clermont County.
The attached flyer lists multiple Home Assistance Programs along with the agencies that are providing the service. Some of the different programs available include Home Repair, Weatherization, and Septic Rehabilitation. Funded by the Clermont County Board of Commissioners through federal and state grants, the programs are available to assist low- to moderate-income homeowners, with some programs specifically targeted to help seniors remain in their homes.
Home Assistance Flyer – For Web (1)
Residents needing home repairs should contact the agencies listed to apply….or contact the Clermont County Department of Communkty & Economic Development office with any questions.
2024 Solar Eclipse April 8th
The solar eclipse, on April 8th, will be visible across the 124 mile band that crosses to the west and north side of Cincinnati. This is the first time in 200 years that that the eclipse’s path is in our area. According to the Cincinnati Enquirer, the people in Greater Cincinnati will experience a partial totality (99.7% obscuration) at 3:09pm that day. Those of us in Clermont County will need to travel North or West to see the total eclipse.
The NASA interactive map of the path of the solar eclipse for 2024 can be found on the NASA site through this link: https://science.nasa.gov/eclipses/future-eclipses/eclipse-2024/
2024 Solar Eclipse Events and Information:
- Cincinnati Observatory https://www.cincinnatiobservatory.org/2024-solar-eclipse/eclipse-glasses-at-the-observatory/eclipse-glasses-at-the-observatory/
- Visit Cincy.com https://www.visitcincy.com/events/uniquely-cincinnati-events/experience-a-total-solar-eclipse-in-cincy/
- Cincinnati.com reports that special eclipse viewing glasses are necessary to filter out the harmful ultraviolet and infrared light from the sun. Eclipse glasses can be purchased at many stores or can be ordered online. The eclipse can also be viewed through telescopes, binoculars and cameras with solar filters and pinhole or similar projection methods.
- The American Astronomical Society has compiled a list of reputable vendors selling compliant glasses or hand-held viewers, including Kroger, Wal-Mart Stores, REI, Lowe’s and Best Buy.
- Clermont County Library– We will be passing out free eclipse glasses March 23 at each branch. Watch our social media pages and website for more details. We will pass out glasses as long as our limited supply lasts. Register for one of our eight eclipse programs across the system. When you visit, stop by one of our displays and check out a book about the sun and moon and what makes an eclipse so special.
- Clermont County Parks
Stay safe and enjoy the solar eclipse!
Special Meeting Notice
A SPECIAL MEETING WILL BE HELD ON TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 20TH AT 3:00 PM AT THE BETHEL TATE FIRE DEPARTMENT TO AWARD THE BIDS FOR MOORE ROAD BLACKTOPPING, CEMETERY PARKING LOT BLACKTOPPING AND CEMETERY MOWING. THE TRUSTEES WILL ALSO REVIEW THE NEW ROAD EMPLOYEE.
Initial Planning For America 250th Celebration
Representatives from historical societies, the tourism industry, business, schools and communities have begun planning for America’s 250th birthday in Clermont County in 2026.
The Board of County Commissioners last year passed a resolution, leading to the county’s designation as an AM250-OH Community.
Jeff Blom, president of the Clermont County Convention and Visitors Bureau, and Judi Adams, president of the Bethel Historical Society and Museum, have been designated as community liaisons with the state.
