Tate Township, Ohio
March 2020 Meeting Minutes
March 10, 2020, regular meeting minutes for the Tate Township Trustees were approved at this week’s May meeting and are now posted on the Meeting Minutes page. No meeting minutes will be posted for April 2020 due to COVID-19, the meeting was canceled. March 10 2020 Meeting
2020 Tate Township Clean-up Dates
The 2020 Tate Township clean-up dates are scheduled for Friday, June 12 & Saturday, June 13, 2020, from 7:00 am to 5:00 pm on both days.
Residents are being asked to bring junk on FRIDAY, June 12th, if you can. There will be more help available to help unload items for residents. We expect the drop-off line to move quicker on Friday and slower on Saturday.
This is for residents of Tate Township only. IDs will be checked to be able to drop off items. There will be a fee for tires. Mattresses must be covered in plastic. Prohibited items include yard waste, batteries, and paint.
Address of Tate Township drop-off site is 2655 Spring Street, Bethel, Ohio.
Bethel-Tate Class of 2020
Graduation will not be the same this year due to COVID-19 and the distance learning for the entire 4th quarter of the students in their senior year. Celebrations that are usually the highlight of a senior’s last year of high school were either cancelled or put into a video presentation. Bethel-Tate High School has videos posted on the high school page for the prom court as well as information about the Class of 2020 Valedictorian and Salutatorian.
2020 graduation ceremony will be held at the Starlite Drive-in Theatre, where the seniors and their families will drive to the stage to receive their diploma. The Governor’s orders to keep safe distance allow for drive-in ceremonies with strict guidelines. More information about the drive in graduation will be posted at a later date at http://www.BethelTate.org
Tate Township April Meeting Cancelled
Due to the Governor’s Stay at Home order extended to May 1st, Tate Township trustees will cancel the April 14, 2020 meeting. The next meeting date, scheduled for May 12, 2020, will be reviewed pending any future recommendations from the Governor.
Please practice social distancing where ever you are. Do not travel anywhere if it is not necessary. The Governor’s Stay at Home order goes into effect at midnight on Monday.
“We understand that this is tough – it is very difficult. But, I would not be making these decisions if it wasn’t a matter of life and death,” said Governor DeWine. “We have to keep this monster down. It’s not dead – it’s very much alive.”
Bethel Tate Local Schools COVID-19 Update to Community
The April 5, 2020 letter to the students, parents, and community members of the Bethel-Tate School District is attached here. Bethel Tate Local School District COVID 19 letter to parents April 5
Ohio National Guard Helps Respond
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine has called in 300 Ohio National Guards to “help with humanitarian efforts to respond to the coronavirus pandemic.” This happened Thursday. When you see the National Guard’s vehicles and soldiers, do not be alarmed. There are many false rumors on social media but Governor DeWine wants the people of Ohio to know the facts.
According to an Ohio National Guard spokesperson, soldiers will be working with the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services and the Ohio Association of Foodbanks. They will help by transporting, packaging, and distributing food to homes in vulnerable areas, community-based locations, and partner agencies in rural counties.
The Guard members are from the 37th Infantry Brigade Combat Team headquartered in Columbus. They are headed to rural areas so we will surely see them in Tate Township. If you do see them, be sure to thank them for their service to our country.
Clermont County Office Hours & Services
Changes due to the COVID-19 are affecting the regular hours and services available to residents of Clermont County. Here is a link to Clermont County’s Updated List.
Reassure & Support Children During COVID-19 Pandemic
Parent tips to use with your children to help prevent excessive worry, unhealthy eating or sleeping, and acting out behaviors that aren’t the usual behaviors your children exhibit. Posted by Prevention Action Alliance, a certified prevention agency.
Know! To Reassure and Support Children During COVID-19 Crisis
Trustees Ask “How Can We Help You?”
Your Tate Township trustees realize that the circumstances right now are not the best. With the ever-increasing shelter-in-place warnings, the township trustees and staff want to make sure that you are safe and well. This may make it difficult for some people to get what they need for food, medicine, and other supplies. If there is something that we can do to help you, let us know.
If you have an emergency, always call 9-1-1.
You are our friends, our neighbors, and our families. So if you are unable to get out for whatever reason, please let us assist you in getting what you need and delivering it to you.
Here are contact numbers for the Tate Township Trustees:
- Gary Reed 513-659-1786
- Bob Redden 513-293-7616 or email: bethelbuckeye@yahoo.com
- Greg Burns email: jasbur110856@yahoo.com
US Census 2020
Everyone should be receiving a letter from the US Census 2020 in March. They would like you to respond to mycensus.gov and enter your individual Census ID provided in your letter. If you do not have the internet, don’t worry, the Census will be mailing a paper questionnaire to you in a few weeks. There are no Census workers going door to door at this time.
“Why should I bother with this Census?”
- It is important for your community to get the right amount of tax money from the government. The township, village, and county all are funded by your tax dollars. The Census helps us get our fair share.
- It takes less than 10 minutes. Really! I just entered mine online and it took me 9 minutes to answer questions about 3 people in my home.
- Emergency systems and disaster relief are based on the information given in the most recent Census.
- Businesses looking to locate in our area will look at the information from the Census.
Don’t take my word for it. Read 5 Big Reasons to fill out the Census along with 50 ways the information gathered will be used: 5 Big Reasons.
