Loveland, Ohio – The City of Loveland is accepting applications for a Charter Review Commission through February 12. The commission will review and possibly recommend changes to Loveland’s Charter. Any changes proposed will be presented to City Council for their vote on placing the changes on a General Election ballot.
According to City officials, the commission will be appointed by the Mayor and will meet approximately twice a month for four to six months .
Applicants are being asked to commit the required volunteer time for board service as well as show an interest in the specific workings of the commission. Commission members must be qualified voters of the City.
Loveland, Ohio – The City of Loveland will hold a civil service examination for a Maintenance Worker position, Tuesday, February 20, at 6 PM at the Loveland Safety Center, 126 S. Lebanon Road.
This position performs general maintenance, street repair, grounds maintenance, snow/ice control, and water line repair/maintenance. Must have a high school diploma or GED and a valid driver’s license. Must have or obtain CDL within six months. Pay range $18.86 to $24.24 per hour depending on qualifications; excellent benefits. Loveland is an equal opportunity employer.
(Top Row, L to R) Nate Matuszak, Matt Spitzley, Bryce Reinhold, Brayden Watts, Mitchell McManis, Emily Kiehl, Nick Rasmussen, Jacob Chiarenzelli, and Jackson Daumeyer; (Second Row, L to R) Stephanie Spitzley, Kai Reinhold, Kat Sanderson, Lauren Timmins, Zoe Long, Evan Berryman, Haley Dues, Cooper Baumgarth, Ben Kavouras; (Bottom Row) Garrett Royal and Nathan Stewart (Photo Credit: Paula Berryman)
Teams 5040 and 10464 to compete February 17
remain undefeated in Ohio!
Both Loveland High School (LHS) First Tech Challenge (FTC) Robotics teams – 5040 and 10464 – are headed to the state robotics competition! Both teams competed Saturday, Jan. 27, at the Cincinnati Qualifying Tournament at Walnut Hills High School. After competing in 26 matches in three qualifying tournaments, LHS Team 5040 remains undefeated in Ohio! Additionally, LHS Team 5040 and Team 10030, 7 Sigma, from Cincinnati scored the third highest score in the world!
I am so proud of the teams, and expect a strong showing at the state competition
“These accolades are a result of the hard work and dedication of the student team members and mentors; the program has evolved and expanded to meet the needs of our students,” said LHS Teacher and Robotics Coordinator Amy Stewart. “I am so proud of the teams, and expect a strong showing at the state competition!”
“I think it is also important to say thank you to our sponsors. The robotics program would not be possible without the generous donations our teams receive from Adobe, American Legion, Blue Chip, Fraternal Order of the Eagles, Intelligrated, Johnson Controls, MH Equipment, Jarvis Global Investments, Chipotle, Paula Berryman Photography, Basco, and The Hershey Company.”
5040 received the following awards:
Design, Innovate and Think Award Finalist
Winner of Inspire Award and Winning Alliance
10464received the following awards:
Motivate, Control and Connect Award Finalist
Winner of Think Award and Finalist Alliance
Both teams compete at the FTC Robotics State event February 17, 2018, at iSpace in Sharonville on the Scarlet Oaks Campus.
Watch this video where the students talk about the program at Loveland High School and how they compete.
Jarvis Global is an investment advisory firm in Symmes Township, Ohio which offers private portfolio management and retirement services to high net worth individuals.
Loveland, Ohio – Loveland officials have announced the continuation of their natural gas aggregation program for another two years with IGS Energy as the City’s selected supplier.
Loveland City Manager Dave Kennedy
Residents and businesses currently participating in the City’s natural gas program will remain in the program unless they respond to the opt-out letter which they should receive on or about January 26.
Newly eligible account holders who receive their gas supply from Duke Energy will also receive a notice from IGS Energy explain the rate formula, terms and conditions, and various means of opting out of the City’s aggregation program. City Hall advises to read the information carefully before making your decision. These accounts will be added to the program unless they opt out as prescribed in the letter.
David Kennedy, City Manager, said, “We have decided to continue with rates that will be set each month, a strategy that has worked well in the previous program. We have structured our program to allow us to convert to fixed-rates if and when we think that is in the best interest of Loveland residents.” Kennedy also pointed out, “This program makes no guarantee of savings and it is completely voluntary.”
Loveland Mayor Kathy Bailey
Mayor Kathy Bailey said, “we are pleased to offer this program to our residents as another option to manage increasing energy costs. The City was able to negotiate a great feature for our residents and small businesses. Participants will be able to leave the program, at any time for any reason free of charge.”
Mark Burns, President of Independent Energy Consultants, Inc., said, “we are pleased to have designed this program for Loveland and have negotiated a favorable formula for determining future gas rates. Residents should expect to receive a notice from IGS Energy explaining the rate formula, terms and conditions, and various means of opting out of the City’s aggregation program. Please read it carefully before making your decision.”
Doug Austin, Executive Vice President of IGS Energy, said, “Any resident or small business that is currently served by another supplier should also receive a letter inviting them to receive the same rate, but anyone may call IGS Energy at 1-877-353-0162. If residents are served by another supplier, they should be aware of the obligations in their existing contract before joining the program as many suppliers do charge a penalty for early termination.”
The City asks that you do not call the City offices because they are not equipped to handle a large volume of calls. Residents should directly contact IGS Energy toll free at 1-877-353-0162 if they have questions.
Loveland, Ohio – The Regional Income Tax Agency (RITA) invites all taxpayers who are required to file a municipal income tax return for any RITA municipality to attend a free Taxpayer Assistance Event.
Agents will be on-site at the City of Loveland City Hall on March 7 from 9 until to 4 PM to answer questions and assist with RITA municipal income tax return preparation.
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To receive assistance bring with you all necessary documentation, including the following:
W-2 forms from all employers, and any W-2G forms and 1099-Misc forms
Federal from 1040, Federal schedules C, E, and F, Federal forms K-a, 2106 (if applicable)
Address and dates for each location in which you resided during 2017.
Judge Brad Greenberg administers the oath of office to Board Member Eileen Washburn.
Loveland, Ohio – The Loveland City School District convened for their annual Organizational Meeting Thursday, Jan. 11, to elect new officers and establish the 2018 meeting calendar. Prior to voting, newly elected Board Members Ned Portune and Eileen Washburn were officially sworn in, along with re-elected Board Member Michele Pettit.
Judge Brad Greenberg administers the oath of office to Board Member Ned Portune.
The Board established 2018 leadership, electing Art Jarvis as president, and Dr. Kathryn Lorenz as vice president. In addition, the Board of Education appointed the following Board of Education members as
committee representatives for the 2018 calendar year:
Facilities Committee: Art Jarvis and Michele Pettit
Finance Committee: Art Jarvis and Ned Portune
Student Achievement Committee: Ned Portune and Eileen Washburn
Policy Committee: Dr. Kathryn Lorenz and Ned Portune
Judge Brad Greenberg administers the oath of office to Board Member Michele Pettit.
The Board also voted to conduct regular monthly business meetings for Calendar Year 2018 on the third Tuesday of each month unless otherwise noted* at 6 PM in the Media Center of the Loveland Intermediate School. Additional meetings during the month can be designated by the Board of Education at a time and place properly announced.
January 30, 2018 (4th Tuesday)
February 20, 2018
March 20, 2018
April 17, 2018
May 15, 2018
June 21, 2018 (3rd Thursday)
August 21, 2018
September 25, 2018 (4th Tuesday)
October 16, 2018
November 27, 2018 (4th Tuesday)
* No regular meetings are scheduled for July or December.
The Loveland Board of Education voted to conduct other regular monthly meetings primarily as work sessions for Calendar Year 2018 on the first Tuesday of each month unless otherwise noted on the following dates at 6 PM. in the Loveland Board of Education office:
Loveland, Ohio – The City has launched a redesigned website in what City Manager Dave Kennedy described as, “An effort to create a more user-friendly site for its residents, businesses and visitors.” In a press release the City said the new website streamlines access to the city’s most utilized web pages including job notification, public meetings, applications, on-line park reservation and so much more.
The website www.lovelandoh.gov was redesigned in collaboration with CivicPlus and features enhanced functionality, improved interaction with our residents and features which will allow for immediate notifications to our residents and businesses of important city news, events and emergency items. Through the Request Tracker feature, the public can easily notify the city of road repairs, property maintenance issues along with a wide range of other city needs directly to our staff. This feature is enhanced by the website’s mobile version. Other features include the Notify Me link, which allows citizens to stay informed on local news and updates by creating an account and signing-up to receive notifications when a new alert has been posted, a new employment position has been added, additions to the city calendar and much more.
“The city’s new website represents our commitment to serving our residents and businesses by supplying easy access to important city information, tax and utility payments and a platform for reporting city
maintenance needs directly to our staff”, said Loveland Mayor Kathy Bailey. “I am excited about the community voice feature on our new site which allows citizens a platform to offer feedback on community topics and suggest new initiatives.”
The city will continue to update the website over the next several months as we receive input from the public.
Input on how the new website fits your needs as a citizen can be sent to Kennedy or Bailey via email.
Loveland, Ohio – The 2018 Loveland High School Student Council Winter Dance was held last Friday, January 19 after the basketball game. These photos were taken during and immediately after the game.
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