Tate Township, Ohio
ALB Report March 2021 Newsletter
Information from the March 2, 2021 eNewsletter–
This eNewsletter is designed to keep you current with Asian longhorned beetle (ALB) eradication efforts and serve as a meaningful resource for the most current information. Presently, there are active eradication programs operating in four states: South Carolina, Ohio, Massachusetts, and New York. The following information pertains to activities in OHIO.
OHIO – First detection in June 2011
Regulated Area: 56.5 sq. miles*
- 56.5 – Clermont County (Tate and Williamsburg Townships)
Infested Trees: 21,333
- 21,248 – Tate Township
- 48 – Monroe Township
- 3 – Stonelick/Batavia Township
- 34 – East Fork Recreational Area
Removals: 110,559
- 20,502 Infested:
- 20,417 – Tate Township
- 48 – Monroe Township
- 3 – Stonelick/Batavia Township
- 34 – East Fork Recreation Area
- 90,057 High-risk hosts
- 72,544 – Tate Township
- 1,138 – Monroe Township
- 0 – Stonelick/Batavia Township
- 16,375 – East Fork Recreation Area
Surveys: 3,551,453
* Monroe Township declared eradication in September 2018, resulting in a reduction of the regulated area by .5 sq. miles. Stonelick and Batavia Townships declared eradication in March 2018, resulting in a reduction of the regulated area by 5 sq. miles.
Ground and aerial survey crews continue to conduct delimiting surveys, inspecting all host trees throughout the regulated areas in Clermont County. Staff continues to monitor regulated areas, respond to service calls and conduct training sessions for compliance agreements. To report suspicious activity, please call 513-381-7180. Infested trees are removed throughout the year, as they are detected. The wood disposal yard located at 2896 State Route 232 in Bethel is open for business: Mon. through Fri. from 8:00 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. Wood chips are available for residents from 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. on the first Sat. of every month. Click Ohio for more information.
Legal Notice For Bids
LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE FOR BIDS
Sealed bids will be received at the office of the Tate Township Maintenance Building located at 2655 Spring Street, Bethel, Ohio until 12:00 PM, March 4, 2021
for furnishing labor and material required for resurfacing of selected township roads. Roads to be resurfaced and specifications for such improvements are on file with the Tate Township Road Supervisor, Ed Stanley (estanley@tatetownship.org). All bids are to be marked “Bid-2021”. The contract will be awarded to the lowest and best bidder as determined by the Township Trustees. Bids are to be submitted on a unit price basis.
Attention is directed to the special statutory provisions (R.C. 4115.03, et. seg.) governing the prevailing rate of wages to be paid to laborers and mechanics employed on public improvements. No bid will be considered which is for a greater sum than the estimated cost, nor unless it be accompanied by a bond in the amount of 100% of the bid price or a certified check in the amount of 10% of the total bid price to guarantee that if said bid is accepted, a contract will be entered into and the performance of it properly secured by bond.
The Board of Township Trustees reserves the right to reject any and all bids.
By order of the Board of Township Trustees.
Kathy A. Brannock, Tate Township Fiscal Officer
Bethel-Tate Fire Department and EMS
The BTFD building is home to the fleet of emergency vehicles and facilities for the employees. The monthly Tate Township trustee meetings, any zoning meetings, and BTFD education classes are held in the BTFD building meeting room. BTFD Monthly Updates
The non-emergency phone number to the Bethel-Tate Fire Department and EMS is 513-734-4444. Business hours are Monday through Friday 8:00am to 4:00pm. Located at 149 N. East Street in Bethel, Ohio. BTFD page
COVID 19 Vaccine For Ohioans 80+
Ohio is taking a tiered approach to vaccination for COVID.
Ohio will follow this timeline for vaccinating group 1B.
Week of January 18 – Ohioans 80 years of age and older
Week of January 25 – Ohioans 75 years of age and older and those with severe congenital or developmental disabilities
Week of February 1 – Ohioans 70 years of age and older; K-12 school employees
Week of February 8 – Ohioans 65 years of age and older
For those in group 1B, it is important that you only sign up with one provider.
Please do not register at more than one clinic. Many people want the vaccine and there are limited appointment openings. Registering for appointments at more than one location, and not showing up for an appointment can cause doses of the vaccine to go to waste.
The week starting 1/18/21: Ohio residents who are 80 years of age and older can get the COVID-19 vaccine beginning Jan. 18 under the next phase of Ohio’s vaccine distribution plan. Ohio will be distributing 100,000 doses of vaccine statewide beginning Jan. 18. Clermont County vaccine providers will receive 1,900 of those doses.
Clermont County Public Health will get 100 doses. The remaining 1,800 doses will go to:
- HealthSource of Ohio • Kroger pharmacies (nine locations)
- Meijer pharmacies (two locations)
- Mercy Health
“We are encouraged to begin protecting our most vulnerable population,” said Health Commissioner Julianne Nesbit. “But, we are urging everyone to show patience as the supply is limited. With only 1,900 doses designated for our county next week, we know it will take time until everyone that wants the vaccine can get it.
”How do you get vaccinated if you’re eligible?
- • Clermont County Public Health – Visit https://bit.ly/CVD19Vax to be added to the waiting list. Residents without internet can call 513-735-8500.
- • HealthSource of Ohio – Register (beginning Jan. 16) online at www.healthsourceofohio.org or call 513-732-5081.
- • Kroger pharmacies – Beginning Jan. 16 visit www.kroger.com/ohiocovidvaccine or call the Kroger COVID helpline at 866-211-5320.
- • Meijer pharmacies – To register, text COVID to the number 75049 and receive a link to register. Online registration is also available at https://clinic.meijer.com/. Individuals without internet access or texting capabilities can call the pharmacy.
- o Eastgate 513-943-5710
- o Miami Township 513-576-5510
Information above is taken from the Clermont County web page and the Clermont Health District page.
Tate Township Trustees & Fiscal Officer
We are your 3 elected township trustees and fiscal officer entrusted to serve on your behalf in matters related to the township. We are dedicated to working together for the greater good of the township to provide a safe and fiscally sound environment for the residents.
Asian Longhorned Beetle Update 1/8/2021
From the ALB e-newsletter of 1/8/2021:
OHIO – First detection in June 2011
Regulated Area: 56.5 sq. miles*
56.5 – Clermont County (Tate and Williamsburg Townships)
Infested Trees: 21,273
- 21,188 – Tate Township
- 48 – Monroe Township
- 3 – Stonelick/Batavia Township
- 34 – East Fork Recreational Area
Removals: 110,430
20,373 Infested:
- 20,288 – Tate Township
- 48 – Monroe Township
- 3 – Stonelick/Batavia Township
- 34 – East Fork Recreation Area
90,057 High-risk hosts
- 72,544 – Tate Township
- 1,138 – Monroe Township
- 0 – Stonelick/Batavia Township
- 16,375 – East Fork Recreation Area
Surveys: 3,517,882
* Monroe Township declared eradication in September 2018, resulting in a reduction of the regulated area by .5 sq. miles. Stonelick and Batavia Townships declared eradication in March 2018, resulting in a reduction of the regulated area by 5 sq. miles.
Ground and aerial survey crews continue to conduct delimiting surveys, inspecting all host trees throughout the regulated areas in Clermont County. Staff continues to monitor regulated areas, respond to service calls and conduct training sessions for compliance agreements. To report suspicious activity, please call 513-381-7180. Infested trees are removed throughout the year, as they are detected. The wood disposal yard located at 2896 State Route 232 in Bethel is open for business: Mon. through Fri. from 8:00 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. Wood chips are available for residents from 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. on the first Sat. of every month, however wood chips will not be available on Sat., April 4. Click Ohio for more information.
2021 Tate Township Organization Meeting Set
The organizational meeting in 2021 for the Tate Township trustees will be held at 6:30 pm on Monday, January 4, 2021 to elect the 2021 Chairperson, review the end of year reports from the departments, and approve any yearly expenditures.
As always, the public is invited to attend.
Children 5 And Under Receive Free Books
Clermont County residents who have children under the age of five are eligible for enrollment in Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library to receive free books.
Every month, a new book is sent . There is no cost or obligation to your family. To register your children under 5 if you are a resident of Clermont County, use this link https://ohioimaginationlibrary.org/enroll
Recycle Your Holiday Lights
Recycle your broken or unwanted holiday lights in Clermont County at any of the locations listed below. Only holiday lights should go in the designated collection bins – please do not put bags or boxes in the bins.
Items to be recycled include indoor and outdoor light strands, icicle lights and rope lights. Please do not bring individual bulbs, pre-lit trees, wreaths or other decorations. Also please don’t put holiday lights in the curbside or drop-off recycling dumpsters. Lights have to be collected separately from other recyclables because they can tangle the equipment used to sort materials at the recycling facilities.
- Shor Park, 4659 Tealtown Road, 45150
- Pierce Township Administrative Offices, 950 Locust Corner Road, 45245
- Clermont County Soil and Conservation District, 45160
- Clermont County Water Resources, 4400 Haskell Lane, 45103
- Cincinnati Nature Center, 4949 Tealtown Road, 45150
BT High School Band Performance Live Streamed
Please use the provided link to join the BTHS concert band for a live streamed performance of their Fall 2020 music selection this Thursday, November 19th at 6:00 pm. The link will take you to a Facebook live-streaming page.
This link can also be found on the Bethel-Tate High School web page. https://www.betheltate.org/1/News/10800#sthash.M6OqEKuJ.dpbs
