Tate Township, Ohio
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.
Ohio Lt. Gov. Husted Announces 15 New IMAP Training Providers
The Ohio Common Sense Initiative sent this bulletin at 01/23/2024:
Director of the Governor’s Office of Workforce Transformation. Lt. Governor Jon Husted announced today that 15 additional training providers located across Ohio will receive a total of $6.2 million to offer education at no cost through Individual Microcredential Assistance Program (IMAP). The program creates the opportunity for Ohioans to earn technology-focused credentials at an approved provider for free.
IMAP was created to allow Ohioans to participate in a training program and receive a tech-focused credential at no cost.The program recently expanded, opening the opportunity to all Ohioans, not just those that are low-income, partially employed, or totally unemployed. Training through IMAP is offered both in-person and online, removing transportation barriers for participants.
Ohioans interested in earning a credential or to see the full list of training providers can visit Workforce.Ohio.gov/IMAP.
Nestlewood Solar Complaint Resolution Form
The Nestlewood Solar Company sent a letter to residents within 1 mile of the solar farm development that includes contact information and a complaint form. A copy is attached for any resident that never received a letter or misplaced their copy.
20231220 – Nestlewood Solar Complaint Forms
A link to this post for future need will be placed on the Government page.
ORGANIZATION MEETING
- Tate trustees organizational Meeting will be held at 6:00 pm on Monday, 1/08/2024.
BT Buzz Fall Newsletter Mailed Out
The BT Buzz newsletter is a community-wide paper mailing sent out twice per year so that residents of Bethel-Tate get updates on news from this area. The Fall 2023 newsletter has articles from:
- Bethel History Museum & Historical Society
- Bethel Branch Clermont County Public Library
- Bethel-Tate Local School District
- Tiger PAWWS PTO
- American Legion Post 406
- Village of Bethel
- Grant Career Center
- Tate Township departments including Bethel-Tate Fire Department
- Printing costs are co-sponsored by Community Savings Bank & Southside Services Inc.
Attached is a digital copy. BT Buzz Fall 2023
Local Bethel-Tate Fire/EMS Information
Bethel-Tate Fire/EMS 2023 Information:
- The Bethel-Tate Fire Department (BTFD) is the 7th busiest department out of 15 departments in Clermont County. The fire and EMS calls average 2,100 each year.
- Proud of being rated an ISO class 3/3Y for the first time since the department was organized putting BTFD in the top 12% in the US.
- Fire and EMS grants are competitive and hard to get. Bethel-Tate’s fire department has received over $2,000,000 in grants over the last 5 years.
- 2017- FEMA grant for $$235,000 for air packas and breathing air compressor.
- 2018- Community Block Development Grant (Cler Cty) for $100,000 to repave and stripe the firehouse oarking lot.
- 2018- FEMA grant for$131,000 for new fire hose and nozzles.
- 2019- FEMA grant for $175,000 for 2 complete sets of hydraulic, battery powered auto extrication tools and stabilizer jacks.
- 2020- FEMA grant for $460,000 for a $2,500 gallon pumper/tanker to replace 2 trucks.
- All FEMA grants are 95% funded with a 5% match.
- 2021- FEMA SAFER grant for %903,000 to pay for 3 additional firefighter/EMTs that is 100% funded for three years.
- Bethel-Tate FD personnel
- Conduct over 200 fire safety inspections annually at village and township businesses, churches, schools, and multi-family apartment buildings.
- Issue open burning permits.
- Visit the schools to teach fire prevention and safety.
- Moniter school fire drills, tornado drills, and train on active shooter drills.
- Offer CPR classes upon request.
- In cooperation with American Red Cross, we provide a smoke detector giveaway program and installation, if needed.
