Middletown Forum : Tonights City Council Meeting http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/ This is an XML content feed of; Middletown Forum : News Stories : Tonights City Council Meeting Tue, 06 Oct 2026 06:45:53 +0000 Thu, 06 Jan 2011 14:43:13 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 10.12 360 www.middletownusa.com/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=3570 Middletown Forum http://middletownusa.com/images/blog-logo.jpg http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/ Tonights City Council Meeting : Why would it go to the General... http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3570&PID=24628&title=tonights-city-council-meeting#24628 Author: swohio75
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Posted: Jan 06 2011 at 2:43pm

Why would it go to the General Fund?
 
Council would need to reauthorize because it was approved for the purchase of specific real estate. 
]]> Thu, 06 Jan 2011 14:43:13 +0000 http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3570&PID=24628&title=tonights-city-council-meeting#24628 Tonights City Council Meeting : If the "downtown" fund... http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3570&PID=24627&title=tonights-city-council-meeting#24627 Author: Guests
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Posted: Jan 06 2011 at 1:43pm

If the "downtown" fund was authorized for the full amount, would not the $25,000. be returned to the General Fund/ If not, and it remains, why would council need to re-authorize its expenditure, as it was approved. Really don't know. Assumption was ASJ was keeping her eyes on where the $25,000 might end up, but probably will be carried over to the Manchester expenditure.  ]]> Thu, 06 Jan 2011 13:43:56 +0000 http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3570&PID=24627&title=tonights-city-council-meeting#24627 Tonights City Council Meeting : Smackdown wrote:Landen got... http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3570&PID=24619&title=tonights-city-council-meeting#24619 Author: swohio75
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Posted: Jan 05 2011 at 11:54pm

Originally posted by Smackdown Smackdown wrote:

Landen got a "smackdown" from Picard very nicely played. Not rude, but the message was loud and clear. ASJ took notes about the $25,000. NOT spent on the building project to save the Thatcher estate and the 'boy toy" appeasement. take note where that $25,000. appears somewhere.


She asked what happens to the $25,000 difference between purchase price and amount authorized. City Manager stated the $25,000 remains in the Downtown Fund.

If the $25,000 is to be spent for something else, won't it need to be authorized by Council? ]]> Wed, 05 Jan 2011 23:54:30 +0000 http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3570&PID=24619&title=tonights-city-council-meeting#24619 Tonights City Council Meeting : Signs, schmeins, anotherodd looking... http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3570&PID=24611&title=tonights-city-council-meeting#24611 Author: Bill
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Posted: Jan 05 2011 at 9:01pm

Signs, schmeins, another odd looking thing are those brick model homes at the end of Commerce Dr.]]> Wed, 05 Jan 2011 21:01:46 +0000 http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3570&PID=24611&title=tonights-city-council-meeting#24611 Tonights City Council Meeting : The old Score sign at SR122 &... http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3570&PID=24610&title=tonights-city-council-meeting#24610 Author: 409
Subject: 3570
Posted: Jan 05 2011 at 8:29pm

The old Score sign at SR122 & I-75 is one issue. ]]> Wed, 05 Jan 2011 20:29:14 +0000 http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3570&PID=24610&title=tonights-city-council-meeting#24610 Tonights City Council Meeting : I've missed the details of... http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3570&PID=24609&title=tonights-city-council-meeting#24609 Author: Bill
Subject: 3570
Posted: Jan 05 2011 at 8:18pm

I've missed the details of the city's beef with Lenny R.  I know there's the property vacating issue but which signage are we talking about?]]> Wed, 05 Jan 2011 20:18:07 +0000 http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3570&PID=24609&title=tonights-city-council-meeting#24609 Tonights City Council Meeting : Well, at least Middletown finally... http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3570&PID=24607&title=tonights-city-council-meeting#24607 Author: Guests
Subject: 3570
Posted: Jan 05 2011 at 6:32pm

Well, at least Middletown finally has a “SHOVEL READY Project”!!!

After what Landen, Kohler, and Robinette were spewing about signs last night, council chambers is definitely READY for some SHOVELS!!! LOL LOL LOL

]]> Wed, 05 Jan 2011 18:32:56 +0000 http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3570&PID=24607&title=tonights-city-council-meeting#24607 Tonights City Council Meeting : Vivian, I believe it is also unconstitution... http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3570&PID=24606&title=tonights-city-council-meeting#24606 Author: Guests
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Posted: Jan 05 2011 at 6:28pm

Vivian, I believe it is also unconstitution to unequally apply law to selectively targeted individuals, groups, and races. The city ordinances are vague in many readings, including 2910 in particular. It includes the tax section which is also unconstitutional in many sections. Middletown cannot do what the state does not require nor federal government. Interesting Mr. Landen expressed "terrified" when discussing case law in other municipalities. Perhaps speaking about the horror associated with many aspects of the city ordinances filled with ambiguity and holes, rendering it unconstitutional.
 
Better re-write many chapters that would be challenged, than the effort expended on re-crafting "sign" lnaguage. 
]]> Wed, 05 Jan 2011 18:28:30 +0000 http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3570&PID=24606&title=tonights-city-council-meeting#24606 Tonights City Council Meeting : Smackdown The smackdown was priceless.I... http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3570&PID=24605&title=tonights-city-council-meeting#24605 Author: Vivian Moon
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Posted: Jan 05 2011 at 5:59pm

Smackdown

The smackdown was priceless.

I was driving down University Blvd today looked over and saw the old Cambridge Inn that has been closed for about 20 years….and right out front was a big empty sign.
Hmmm…..In 20 years why hasn’t the city required the removal of this sign?
Why is it that the City ONLY seems concerned about ONE sign located on the other side of I75?

The buildings that were purchased for Cincy State were paid for from the Downtown Fund. Last month City Council authorized $500,000 from this fund for the purchase of ALL the building needed by City State. This amount included the purchase of the Manchester Inn.
I believe the day a business closes its doors the value of the business is reduced by 50%. So as of today what is the real value of the Manchester Inn?
But the really big question is how long will the Manchester Inn sit empty and then what will the City dododo?

 
]]> Wed, 05 Jan 2011 17:59:05 +0000 http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3570&PID=24605&title=tonights-city-council-meeting#24605 Tonights City Council Meeting : Landengot a "smackdown"... http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3570&PID=24603&title=tonights-city-council-meeting#24603 Author: Guests
Subject: 3570
Posted: Jan 05 2011 at 2:34pm

Landen got a "smackdown" from Picard very nicely played. Not rude, but the message was loud and clear. ASJ took notes about the $25,000. NOT spent on the building project to save the Thatcher estate and the 'boy toy" appeasement. take note where that $25,000. appears somewhere. Now that the Manchester has closed, how does Cincinnati State intend to operate a business that could not sustain itself?
 
The sign ordinance is such a waste of time. The unconstitutionality Rupert referred was associated with ambiquity. So Landen has to retain a Columbus attorney to help him write a non ambiguous sign ordinance and this has the highest priority? To who...Neyer?
 
Landen pushing hard on the rewrite of the silly ordinance while saying council could pull back. Note to council: pull back, more important things to tend to than making Neyer and the Atrium happy. I'd rather have those semi's out  of town in front of the parking lot where Dillman's and the old KMart are, that's a larger eyesore, than this absolutely dumb haggling over a sign ordinance which serves to annoy Robinson.
 
Unfortunately, no firings. It will pass 4-3.    
 
 
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