| Janaury 12th Weekly Update to Middletown City Council |
| Tuesday, January 13, 2009 9:46:59 AM - Middletown Ohio |
Weekly Update to City Council
from the City Manager
January 12, 2009
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration
Festivities are planned for this Sunday and Monday in honor of MLK. The March
will take place at 9:30 a.m. on Monday from St. John’s Church (yet to be
confirmed, check the paper this week) to Governor’s Square. I look forward to
the celebrations!
Economic Development Director
Mike Robinette has accepted the offer for the Economic Development Director
position. This item will be on the Council agenda for confirmation on Jan. 20. I
know that he will make a positive and dynamic impact on the community. He
has a great deal of experience and enthusiasm!
Section 8
We will include on the Jan 20 council agenda an ordinance for a 30-60 day
extension of the current contract with CONSOC. We will need this to be
considered as an emergency. This will provide some additional time for
negotiation of a new contract. Originally I had requested that CONSOC
provide a 90 day extension on the current contract, however, they have agreed
to only a 30 day extension with a possibility of an additional 30 day extension.
This means that if we are going to pass a new contract, it will have to be
considered as an emergency as well. Since I am not sure if Council is inclined to
consider the new contract as an emergency measure, requiring 6 votes, we will
do what we can to finish negotiations in a timely manner.
Brownfield Plan
We have been working with a firm to develop a brownfield – and grayfield plan
- over the last several months. As you are aware, there are several possibilities
for site clearing and redevelopment in Middletown. Fortunately, the regulations
have changed so that there does not need to be a plan in place for
redevelopment; this was too cumbersome for communities that did not have
redevelopment opportunities waiting in the wings. Towne Mall is among our
targeted grayfields. It will be several more months before we are able to act on
the plan, but we are working steadily toward the goal of demolition of blighted
sites.
Senior Center
We are still seeking a tenant for the former Senior Center. The reuse of the
building would call for about $500,000 in renovations to the HVAC and roof.
Utility bills are $2-3,000 monthly, if any group/organization/company is interested
in occupying the facility, please have them contact a member of staff.
Upcoming Events
January 13 Board of Health Meeting, 7:30 a.m., Conference Room 2C
January 14 Planning Commission Meeting, 6:30 p.m., Council Chambers
January 19 Martin Luther King Day, City Building Closed
January 20 City Council Meeting, 5:30 p.m., Council Chambers
February 2 Park Board Meeting, 5:30 p.m., Conference Room 2C
February 3 City Council Meeting, 5:30 p.m., Council Chambers
Have a great week!
Judy
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