Tate Township, Ohio
Reassure & Support Children During COVID-19 Pandemic
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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.
Prevent Illness
Governments all over the world are taking measures to reduce the spread of Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19). If we all take preventative actions, collectively we can help to reduce the spread of this pandemic.
To get the most current and accurate information, please use the CDC (Center for Disease Control) website as well as the Clermont County Public Health website and Ohio Department of Health web page.
Most organizations are making plans or taking actions to keep large gatherings of people from happening to allow those who are infected to get better. The hope is that by limiting close personal contact for a couple weeks, the spread of the disease will stop. While none of us like the government controlling what we can and can’t do, we still need to prepare and take precautions to prevent illness.
ALB Update
February 26, 2020
This eNewsletter is designed to keep you up-to-date 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 three states: New York, Massachusetts and Ohio. The following information pertains to eradication activities in each of these states.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
January 31 – The Massachusetts Introduced Pests Outreach Project posts a new blog about the Asian longhorned beetle infested tree find in Auburn, Massachusetts…read more
OHIO – First detection in June 2011
Regulated Area: 56.5 sq. miles*
56.5 – Clermont County (Tate and Williamsburg Townships)
Infested Trees: 20,222
20,137 – Tate Township
48 – Monroe Township
3 – Stonelick/Batavia Township
34 – East Fork Recreational Area
Removals: 104,471
19,105 Infested:
19,020 – Tate Township
48 – Monroe Township
3 – Stonelick/Batavia Township
34 – East Fork Recreation Area
85,366 High-risk hosts
67,853 – Tate Township
1,138 – Monroe Township
0 – Stonelick/Batavia Township
16,375 – East Fork Recreation Area
Surveys: 3,287,641
* 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.
More Information:
There are other ways to stay informed about Asian longhorned beetle eradication efforts:
WEBSITE: www.AsianLonghornedBeetle.com or APHIS Asian longhorned beetle
FACEBOOK: facebook.com/asianlonghornbeetle
YOUTUBE: youtube.com/user/BeetleBusters
TWITTER: @StopALB
For local information about eradication activities, or if you think you’ve found an insect or signs of infestation, please call 1-866-702-9938, or contact your state’s ALB eradication program office directly: Ohio: (513) 381-7180
January 14, 2020 Trustee Meeting Minutes
The minutes from the January 14, 2020 meeting have been approved and are posted here:2020Jan14 Meeting and on the Meeting Minutes page.
Clermont/Brown Solar Panel Farm Moving Forward
A representative from the energy company behind the solar panel farm came to the trustee meeting on Feb. 11, 2020, to talk to the trustees and answer any questions.
The project that encompasses 610 acres equally situated in Clermont and Brown counties had encountered a temporary setback in October 2019 when their plan was sent back from the approval board for more details. The energy company has since resubmitted and expects approval out of Columbus in March 2020. Once they get the go-ahead, the process will still take a couple years to complete.
He promised the trustees that they are not allowed to sell energy outside a regulated multi-state area and the corporation that buys the energy from the panels will be released after the negotiations are finalized. His main concern for the visit was to ask for the trustee’s support with a PILOT (payment in lieu of taxes). Because the tax revenue from the 610 acres will be lost to future development, the energy company will guarantee $9000 per megawatt goes to the counties to be dispersed back to the townships, which is the same as real estate tax distribution. The advantage of the PILOT is it would benefit the schools and emergency services without putting an additional burden on them. The PILOT would be good for the life of the solar panel project. The expected life of these panels would be 20-25 years. The trustees said they would consult with the lawyer before supporting or opposing the PILOT.
The company is very aware of all the wetlands and the number of protected species in the area. When asked about the maintenance of township roads Leonard and Vandament, he assured everyone that the ultimate responsibility to repair any damage goes back to the energy company and the construction company will be making sure that repairs are made.
If you have any questions that were not addressed here, you may contact any of the trustees and they will find the answer for you.
Legal Notice: Zoning Appeals Meeting
Tate Township
Notice of Zoning Appeals Meeting
Notice is hereby given that the Tate Township Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing on Case 1408GE submitted by Kevin McKee 3669 Virginia Trail Bethel, Ohio 45106 The hearing is for a Variance request to allow a garage to be in the front yard.
The hearing will be held on February 17, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. in the Tate Township Zoning Office at 146 N. East St. . Bethel, Ohio 45106 Across the street from the firehouse.
Submitted by: George Eckert, Zoning Inspector, 146 N. East St., Bethel, OH 45106
End of Year Department Reports-2019
The year-end reports are available to view online for the Bethel-Tate Fire Department and the Roads & Cemetery Maintenance on the Tate Township Year-End Reports page.
The next trustees meeting is Tuesday, February 11, 2020 at 7:00pm. The public is always invited to attend.
December 2019 Meeting Minutes Posted
The December minutes from 12/10/2019 have been approved and are now posted on the Meeting Minutes page.
