Middletown Forum : Gilliland Akins Should Go http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/ This is an XML content feed of; Middletown Forum : City Council : Gilliland Akins Should Go Tue, 06 Oct 2026 14:46:04 +0000 Mon, 01 Apr 2013 11:29:41 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 10.12 360 www.middletownusa.com/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=5142 Middletown Forum http://middletownusa.com/images/blog-logo.jpg http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/ Gilliland Akins Should Go : BTW….Miss Judy only has about... http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5142&PID=37431&title=gilliland-akins-should-go#37431 Author: Vivian Moon
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Posted: Apr 01 2013 at 11:29am

BTW….Miss Judy only has about half a million dollars left in the Downtown Fund for her Special Projects.

]]> Mon, 01 Apr 2013 11:29:41 +0000 http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5142&PID=37431&title=gilliland-akins-should-go#37431 Gilliland Akins Should Go : Middletown29 - Do not think they... http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5142&PID=37429&title=gilliland-akins-should-go#37429 Author: Vivian Moon
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Posted: Apr 01 2013 at 11:20am

Middletown29 - Do not think they can legally use downtown funds for city hall renovations.
Where is the accountability?

Middletown29 – The Downtown Funds seems to be able to be spent at the whim of the City Manager on her SPECIAL PROJECTS as she has informed us over the years.
To be honest I question this entire deal with school board moving into the City Building.
Mr. Combs did NOT give us a break down of what all this money was to be used for? $200,000 is a lot of money for a few repairs of this square footage. However we never hear any questions being asked by Council Members?
Are we footing the bill for all new furniture for the School Board Members?

]]> Mon, 01 Apr 2013 11:20:19 +0000 http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5142&PID=37429&title=gilliland-akins-should-go#37429 Gilliland Akins Should Go : Do not think they can legally... http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5142&PID=37423&title=gilliland-akins-should-go#37423 Author: Middletown29
Subject: 5142
Posted: Mar 31 2013 at 2:48pm

Do not think they can legally use downtown funds for city hall renovations.
Where is the accountability?]]> Sun, 31 Mar 2013 14:48:49 +0000 http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5142&PID=37423&title=gilliland-akins-should-go#37423 Gilliland Akins Should Go : Well Middletown29 if you are a... http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5142&PID=37386&title=gilliland-akins-should-go#37386 Author: Vivian Moon
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Posted: Mar 26 2013 at 2:58pm

Well Middletown29 if you are a current city council member I have a question about the last council meeting.
Preston Combs stood before council and stated that he needed $150,000 to $200,000 to renovate the 4th floor of City Hall for the new offices for the School Board to be paid for from the Downtown Fund. However we were assured just a short time ago that the 4th floor would only need MINIMUM UPGRADES for the new tenants. I do not consider $200,000 as a minimum upgrade.
So now we will have an investment of $200,000 plus two years of free rent to have the School Board move to City Hall.
Once again I’m having a real problem with ROI.   

]]> Tue, 26 Mar 2013 14:58:47 +0000 http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5142&PID=37386&title=gilliland-akins-should-go#37386 Gilliland Akins Should Go : Hamlet and Gilliland had nothing... http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5142&PID=37383&title=gilliland-akins-should-go#37383 Author: Middletown29
Subject: 5142
Posted: Mar 26 2013 at 6:45am

Hamlet and Gilliland had nothing to do with your list SW. ]]> Tue, 26 Mar 2013 06:45:38 +0000 http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5142&PID=37383&title=gilliland-akins-should-go#37383 Gilliland Akins Should Go : swohio75 wrote:<font ="Apple-style-span"... http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5142&PID=37381&title=gilliland-akins-should-go#37381 Author: VietVet
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Posted: Mar 26 2013 at 6:00am

Originally posted by swohio75 swohio75 wrote:

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<font ="Apple-style-span" size="2">Suncoke/Middletown Coke was in the works prior to Hamet, so I will not give her credit there.  But:
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* NCI Building Systems (dba Metal Coaters) up to 70 jobs in the old Material Sciences plant (former ARMCO Coil Paint)
<font ="Apple-style-span" size="2">* Metal Matics in the old MISA/SOS building in Made up to 80 jobs with plans to expand upwards to 200
<font ="Apple-style-span" size="2">* Akers Packaging Expansion and relocation up to 27 jobs to Middletown
<font ="Apple-style-span" size="2">* Pilot Chemical Expansion -- which also brought state dollars to rebuild portion of Yankee Road.
<font ="Apple-style-span" size="2">* Advanced Design Solutions - up to 50 jobs in the old Miami Packaging facilities which included cleanup grants to improve the property
<font ="Apple-style-span" size="2">* Barrett Paving Materials - relocation of administrative offices to Middletown
<font ="Apple-style-span" size="2">* Valicor - treatment facility and sales office

<font ="Apple-style-span" size="2">And just today: 
<span ="apple-style-span"="" style="line-height: 22px; "><font ="Apple-style-span" size="2">Avure Technologies Inc., in Middletown. This manufacturer and designers of high-pressure machinery was approved for a 40-percent, six-year job creation tax credit for an expansion expected to create 30 full-time jobs which will generate $1.9 million in new annual payroll, the state said. The company is expected to move to Middletown.</span>
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<span ="apple-style-span"="" style="line-height: 22px; "><font ="Apple-style-span" size="2">I would also credit ED with the successful clean up of the Wrenn Paper site and the progress made with Cincinnati State.  </span>
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<font ="Apple-style-span" size="2"><span ="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 22px;">East end has been tough because of Neyer Great Midwest/Clayton issues that were present long before Hamet's arrival. Fischer Development just acquired most, if not all, of the Great Midwest land so hopefully we will see some progress there.</span>



Impressive list sw. Thank you for the examples. Part 2-what will these jobs do for Middletown? Can anyone tell me what these jobs paid and how much of the payroll money stayed in Middletown through home purchases, business purchases, car purchases and others that would benefit the local economy? Great thing to bring in jobs that add payroll taxes and corporate taxes to the city's bank account. Sadly, historically, it will be mismanaged. Another thing to bring in jobs that allow enough disposable income to purchase homes, cars, furniture......If the jobs pay $8 to $12 and hour.....not alot of buying power there. Just enough to pay the bills and exist. If these jobs are in the $17- $30/hour range.....then, yes, enough buying power is there to purchase that which is listed above. Would also like to know how many jobs/wages were lost in the last 2 decades and compare to this list to see if we have made a dent in the losses. ]]> Tue, 26 Mar 2013 06:00:45 +0000 http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5142&PID=37381&title=gilliland-akins-should-go#37381 Gilliland Akins Should Go : Suncoke/Middletown Coke was in... http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5142&PID=37380&title=gilliland-akins-should-go#37380 Author: swohio75
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Posted: Mar 25 2013 at 9:51pm

Suncoke/Middletown Coke was in the works prior to Hamet, so I will not give her credit there.  But:

* NCI Building Systems (dba Metal Coaters) up to 70 jobs in the old Material Sciences plant (former ARMCO Coil Paint)
* Metal Matics in the old MISA/SOS building in Made up to 80 jobs with plans to expand upwards to 200
* Akers Packaging Expansion and relocation up to 27 jobs to Middletown
* Pilot Chemical Expansion -- which also brought state dollars to rebuild portion of Yankee Road.
* Advanced Design Solutions - up to 50 jobs in the old Miami Packaging facilities which included cleanup grants to improve the property
* Barrett Paving Materials - relocation of administrative offices to Middletown
* Valicor - treatment facility and sales office

And just today: 
Avure Technologies Inc., in Middletown. This manufacturer and designers of high-pressure machinery was approved for a 40-percent, six-year job creation tax credit for an expansion expected to create 30 full-time jobs which will generate $1.9 million in new annual payroll, the state said. The company is expected to move to Middletown.

I would also credit ED with the successful clean up of the Wrenn Paper site and the progress made with Cincinnati State.  

East end has been tough because of Neyer Great Midwest/Clayton issues that were present long before Hamet's arrival. Fischer Development just acquired most, if not all, of the Great Midwest land so hopefully we will see some progress there.
]]> Mon, 25 Mar 2013 21:51:01 +0000 http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5142&PID=37380&title=gilliland-akins-should-go#37380 Gilliland Akins Should Go : Hamlet is Gilliland&#039;s lap... http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5142&PID=37379&title=gilliland-akins-should-go#37379 Author: Middletown29
Subject: 5142
Posted: Mar 25 2013 at 7:46pm

Hamlet is Gilliland's lap dog]]> Mon, 25 Mar 2013 19:46:04 +0000 http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5142&PID=37379&title=gilliland-akins-should-go#37379 Gilliland Akins Should Go : swohio75 wrote:I actually like... http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5142&PID=37378&title=gilliland-akins-should-go#37378 Author: VietVet
Subject: 5142
Posted: Mar 25 2013 at 7:19pm

Originally posted by swohio75 swohio75 wrote:

I actually like Denise Hamet and think she's doing a good job. 


Other than SunCoke, could you name any eye-opening opportunities Middletown has benefited from with regard to the efforts of the Econ. Dev. Dept. under Hamet? Isn't it more accurate to acknowledge that this department has had little to no affect on job growth, employer gains or decent job opportunities for the people of Middletown in the last two plus decades? Haven't more large, better paying companies left Middletown in the last 20 years than have come into town? Haven't the jobs created so far been on the minimum wage end of the pay scale? If we do have an announcement related to the Econ. Dept. it is for 10 or less jobs created, paying 8 to 12 dollars per hour, not exactly considered decent pay by today's standards. Would take two to three of these jobs per household to matter. What is your criteria for doing a great job?]]> Mon, 25 Mar 2013 19:19:52 +0000 http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5142&PID=37378&title=gilliland-akins-should-go#37378 Gilliland Akins Should Go : Middletown29 wrote:It is... http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5142&PID=37377&title=gilliland-akins-should-go#37377 Author: Pacman
Subject: 5142
Posted: Mar 25 2013 at 6:15pm

Originally posted by Middletown29 Middletown29 wrote:

It is about the people not the process!
 
M29,
 
Which people of Middletown are you referring to?  Is this a specic group of people or are you speaking of Middletown as a whole?
 
PacmanCool
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