Enter Here -The new entrance to Sam’s Club, now on the side of the building. Barriers still block areas under construction. A newly planted tree still bears it’s tag. Photo © Craig Barhorst

Paving the Way Ahead - The old parking lot in front of Sam’s has been removed, ready for a newly designed lot featuring medians and islands with trees. Photo © Craig Barhorst

The party is the beginning of three days of open houses, special activities, sales and prizes at various area merchants, Thursday November 12 through Saturday November 14. Businesses participating include Bruning’s Clock Shop, Home Accents Store & Wine Cellar, Cake Craft, Central Carpet and Interiors, MVP Video Creations, Piano Preparatory School, Pinnacle Home Care, Puzzles Plus, Travelplex and The UPS Store.

In conjunction with the open houses, merchants are hosting a “Basic Necessities” drive to benefit the United Way of Greene County. Each participating business is a drop off point and is collecting donated “shelter” items such as blankets, sheets, coats, hats, mittens and gloves. Additional drop-off points include Barney’s hardware and The Color Wheel.

The party and subsequent events are sponsored by the Retail Merchants of the Beavercreek Chamber of Commerce.

Source: 2009 Holiday Kickoff Party, Open Houses… Buy Beavercreek Campaign and the Beavercreek Chamber of Commerce.

Below: The flyer being distributed to advertise the 2009 Holiday Kickoff Party and Open Houses.

The long awaited episode of Extreme Makeover Home Edition featuring the Terpenning family from Beavercreek premiered last night on ABC. The episode was filmed in late July and early August in Beavercreek, Ohio.

The family along with many others attended a viewing party at the Hilton Garden Inn in Beavercreek. ABC Channel 22 also ran an half hour special before the episode aired and another after the 11:00 pm news cast featuring a behind-the-scenes look at the event.

Waving to the Crowd – The Terpenning family waves to a crowd of hundreds with Ty Pennington of Extreme Makeover Home Edition. Photo © Craig Barhorst

Move That Bus! A large crowd showed up for the big reveal in August when Extreme Makeover Home Edition visited the Terpenning family in Beavercreek, Ohio. Photo © Craig Barhorst

The episode highlighted the family’s struggles with having two members with disabilities living in a house that was not very handicap accessible. But as the episode made clear, being disabled doesn’t mean giving up on dreams or accomplishments. James Terpenning, confined to a wheelchair, is a gold medal winner, plays on a wheelchair basketball team and also has a list of goals to accomplish throughout his life. One of those goals was to go scuba diving and that goal was fulfilled in the episode when he got to go scuba diving in Disney World.

The description for the episode read as follows: “The team rebuilds the home of a family whose father is a wheelchair sports champion and mentor to disabled Iraq War veterans; Kellie Pickler is the celebrity volunteer.”

According to the church, the change comes after a number of recent incidents of people coming into the parking lot & building asking for money. With the holiday season and other events picking up this time of year, the church felt the change was necessary. The church will institute the new policy starting November 9, 2009.

In an email sent to parents and local groups with morning events scheduled, the church explained, “Our main concern is the safety and well being of all the children that are in our care along with our staff.”

In the same email the church instructs guests, “If you are approached in the parking lot by anyone asking for money please do not give them anything and let us know so that we can contact the police. Any information that we can pass on to the police would be greatly appreciated such as car make, color, license plate number along with a description of the individual.”

Work is progressing on renovations for Fire Station 62 on 3777 Dayton-Xenia Road. The renovations are designed to bring the station up to current building codes and increase space to accommodate additional firefighters.

Updates to the living quarters of Beavercreek Township Fire Station 62 include additional bunk rooms for mixed genders, new kitchen appliances and cabinets, multiple bathrooms with showers for mixed genders, separate laundry rooms for uniforms and linens and soiled fire gear, a fitness room, and ADA compliant public restroom.

Hot Renovation: Fire Department Station 62 undergoing renovations. Photo © Craig Barhorst

Other renovations include new plumbing and electrical, roof repair and building structure reinforcements to comply with current building codes. The station, built in 1963, was originally designed as a volunteer fire station. New additions to the original building are being added to accommodate the additional personnel of a full-time fire department and to modernize the facility.

Voters in Beavercreek showed strong support for renewing levies this election, passing all with a margin of at least 20 points each. County levies enjoyed similar support. In fact, the only issues that were even close were two of Beavercreek’s proposed Charter Amendments dealing with appropriations. The county voted against State Issue 3, but the issue gained enough votes elsewhere in Ohio to pass. See below for election results.

GREENE COUNTY BOARD OF ELECTIONS
UNOFFICIAL ELECTION RESULTS NOV 3, 2009
(Winners highlighted in red)

Source: Election Results… Greene County Board of Elections

Beavercreek voters chose to return Scott Hadley and Brian Jarvis to Beavercreek City Council this election day. Debborah Wallace will also be joining the council as its newest member in 2010.

Scott Hadley led the pack with 21.05% of the vote and will become Beavercreek’s new mayor starting in 2010. Jarvis delivered an impressive 19.61% of the vote for his first time as an official candidate and will be Beavercreek’s new vice-mayor starting in 2010.

Debborah Wallace claimed the remaining open council seat coming in third with 17.17%. Tony Corvo, Linda Borgert and Steve Stratton failed to deliver enough votes to win a seat on council.

See below for the unofficial results from the Greene County Board of Elections.

Source: Election Results… Greene County Board of Elections

Besides voting for 3 open slots on Beavercreek City Council this election, Beavercreek voters will be asked to consider a number of state, county and local issues. The issues include 3 state issues, charter amendments, tax replacements, renewals and even a tax increase. See below for details about the local issues affecting Beavercreek voters.




QUICK GLANCE AT THE ISSUES IN BEAVERCREEK
GENERAL ELECTION NOVEMBER 3, 2009

Issue 5
Greene County Mental Health and Recovery Board Renewal
1.5 mills-four years-commencing 2009 Operating Community Mental Health

Issue 6
Greene County Council on Aging Replacement & Increase
1 mill-five years-commencing 2009 Operating Senior Council on Aging

Issue 7
Greene County Library Renewal
1 mill-five years-commencing 2010 Current Operating Expenses

Issue 8
Beavercreek City Proposed Charter Amendment
Duties and Definition of Mayor and Vice Mayor

Issue 9
Beavercreek City Proposed Charter Amendment
Transfer of Appropriations

Issue 10
Beavercreek City Proposed Charter Amendment
Annual Appropriations

Issue 24
Beavercreek Township Renewal, Streets & Roads
0.5 mill-five years-commencing 2010 Streets, Roads and Bridges

Issue 25
Beavercreek Township & City Fire Levy
2 mills-for a continuing period of time-commencing 2009

Issue 27
Beavercreek City School District Renewal
1 mill-five years-commencing 2009 Permanent Improvements
Construction, Renovations of Existing Facilities




DETAILED LOOK AT THE ISSUES AFFECTING BEAVERCREEK
GENERAL ELECTION NOVEMBER 3, 2009

GREENE COUNTY ISSUES 5 – 7, NOV. 3 2009
Greene county has three issues on the ballot. One, Issue 6, includes an increase in taxes. The others are renewals or replacements.

5 PROPOSED TAX LEVY (RENEWAL)
GREENE COUNTY
Greene County Mental Health

A renewal of a tax for the benefit of Greene County Mental Health and Recovery Board for the purpose of OPERATION, MAINTENANCE AND FINANCING OF MENTAL HEALTH AND RECOVERY BOARD OF GREENE COUNTY PROGRAMS AND FACILITIES at a rate not exceeding 1.5 mills for each one dollar of valuation, which amounts to $0.15 for each one hundred dollar of valuation, for a period of four years, commencing in 2009, first due in calendar year 2010.

6 PROPOSED TAX LEVY (REPLACEMENT AND INCREASE)
GREENE COUNTY
Greene County Council on Aging

A replacement of 0.8 mill of an existing levy and an increase of 0.2 mill to constitute a tax for the benefit of Greene County Council on Aging, for the purpose of PROVIDING SERVICES FOR SENIOR CITIZENS THROUGH THE GREENE COUNTY COUNCIL ON AGING, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO EMERGENCY RESPONSE SYSTEMS, HOME DELIVERED MEALS, IN HOME CARE, ADULT DAY CARE CAREGIVER SUPPORT AND RESPITE, at a rate not exceeding 1 mill for each one dollar of valuation, which amounts to $0.10 for each one hundred dollar of valuation, for a period of five years, commencing with 2009, first due in calendar year 2010.

7 PROPOSED TAX LEVY (RENEWAL)
GREENE COUNTY
Greene County Library

A renewal of a tax for the benefit of the Greene County Library for the purpose of CURRENT EXPENSES at a rate not exceeding 1 mill for each one dollar of valuation, which amounts to $0.10 for each one hundred dollars of valuation, for five years, commencing in 2010 ,first due in calendar year 2011.




CITY OF BEAVERCREEK ISSUES 8 -10, NOV. 3 2009
Issues for the City of Beavercreek focus on charter amendments this election. Issue 8 clarifies the definition and duties of the Mayor and Vice Mayor. Issue 9 deals with transferring appropriations within accounts and issue 10 clarifies the process of how the annual appropriations (budget) ordinance is conducted. For more details read the descriptions below.

8 PROPOSED CHARTER AMENDMENT
CITY OF BEAVERCREEK
Section 4.04 Officers of the Council
The City Council candidate receiving the highest number of votes from City electors’ at the most recent November general election in an odd numbered year will be the Mayor and will serve as such for the first two (2) years of his or her term. The candidate receiving the second highest number of votes at that election will be the Vice Mayor and will serve for the same two (2) years in that capacity. Tie votes in any Council election shall be resolved by a coin flip in the presence of the person then serving as Mayor or in the presence of two other members of Council. (Amended 11-6-90)

(A) Mayor. The Mayor shall have the right to vote on all issues before the Council but shall have no power of veto. In addition to the powers, rights, and duties as a Council member, the Mayor shall preside at meetings of the Council, shall be recognized as head of the city government for all ceremonial purposes, by the Governor for purposes of military law, and by the courts for civil process involving the City. The Mayor is recognized as the Chief Executive Officer [Executive Officer] as required by the Ohio Revised Code for purposes of declaring an emergency, but not for any action other than as required by declared emergencies. The Mayor may by ordinance have judicial powers and shall perform all other duties prescribed by ordinance or by resolution of the Council not inconsistent with the provisions of this Charter.

(B) Vice Mayor. The Vice Mayor shall exercise all power and perform all the duties of the Mayor in case of temporary absence or disability. Should the office of Mayor become vacant, the Vice Mayor shall succeed to that office. If the office of Vice Mayor becomes vacant, the successor Vice Mayor shall be the member who received the next higher number of votes, at the most recent rotation election of Council members. If it is not possible to identify a successor in that manner, the Council shall choose a new Vice Mayor at its next regular meeting. (Amended 11-6-90; Amendment passed by electorate 11-4-97). City of Beavercreek Ordinance 09-7, passed June 8, 2009

9 PROPOSED CHARTER AMENDMENT
CITY OF BEAVERCREEK
Section 10.04 TRANSFER OF APPROPRIATIONS
At any time during the fiscal year the City Manager may transfer part or all of any unencumbered balance within a fund; and upon written request by the City Manager, the Council shall consider by ordinance the transfer of any unencumbered balance between funds. The ordinance to transfer any unencumbered balance shall become effective upon adoption. (Amended 11-4-89; Amended 11-6-90)
City of Beavercreek Ordinance 09-8, passed June 8, 2009

10 PROPOSED CHARTER AMENDMENT
CITY OF BEAVERCREEK
SECTION 10.10 ANNUAL APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE
At the meeting of the Council at which the revised final budget estimates for the appropriation ordinance are submitted, the Council shall adopt the estimates as submitted, or as amended, as the appropriation ordinance of the City of Beavercreek for the ensuing fiscal year:
The appropriation ordinance shall become effective upon adoption and shall constitute an appropriation for the budgeted items and approval of the work projects without further legislation (Amended 11-06-90)
The annual appropriation ordinance and any amendments to the annual appropriation shall be passed by ordinance with an affirmative vote of five members of Council and shall become effective upon adoption.
Provided Council expenses are approved in the annual appropriation ordinance or in an amendment to the annual appropriation ordinance, no resolution otherwise required by Article IV Section 4.10 shall be required to be approved by Council to expend or pay necessary and reasonable expenses of a Council Member incurred in the performance of their official duties. City of Beavercreek Ordinance 09-9, passed June 8, 2009




TOWNSHIP OF BEAVERCREEK ISSUES 24 -25, NOV. 3 2009
Issues for the Township of Beavercreek focus mainly on renewals for the Streets, Roads and Bridges Levy and a replacement for the FIre Levy. More details below.

24 PROPOSED TAX LEVY (RENEWAL) STREETS, ROADS, BRIDGES
BEAVERCREEK TOWNSHIP
A renewal of a tax for the benefit of Beavercreek Township, for the purpose of GENERAL CONSTRUTION, RECONSTRUCTION, RESURFACING AND REPAIR OF STREETS, ROADS AND BRIDGES at a rate not exceeding 0.5 mill for each one dollar of valuation, which amounts to $0.05 for each one hundred dollars of valuation, for a period of five years, commencing in 2010, first due in calendar year 2011.

25 PROPOSED TAX LEVY (REPLACEMENT) FIRE LEVY
BEAVERCREEK TOWNSHIP
A replacement of two existing levies for the benefit of Beavercreek Township, for the purpose of PROVIDING AND MAINTAINING FIRE APPARATUS, APPLIANCES, BUILDINGS, OR SITES THEREFOR, OR SOURCES OF WATER SUPPLY AND MATERIALS THEREFOR, OR THE ESTABLISHMENT AND PAYMENT OF PERMANENT, PART TIME, OR VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTERS OR FIRE-FIGHTING COMPANIES TO OPERATE THE SAME, INCLUDING THE PAYMENT OF THE FIREFIGHTER EMPLOYER’S CONTRIBUTION REQUIRED UNDER SECTION 742.34 OF THE REVISED CODE, OR TO PURCHASE AMBULANCE EQUIPMENT, OR TO PROVIDE AMBULANCE OR EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES OPERATED BY A FIRE DEPARTMENT OR FIRE-FIGHTING COMPANY at a rate not exceeding 2 mills for each one dollar of valuation, which amounts to $0.20 for each one hundred dollars of valuation, for a continuing period of time, commencing in 2009, first due in calendar year 2010.




BEAVERCREEK SCHOOL DISTRICT ISSUE 27, NOV. 3 2009
Some may find it odd that the school district seeks a renewal of a levy originally designed to renovate existing buildings after last year’s $80 million levy passed with the goal of building new schools and also renovating existing buildings. As always, voters will have to decide if a renewal of this levy is warranted.

27 PROPOSED TAX LEVY (RENEWAL)
BEAVERCREEK CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
A renewal of a tax for the benefit of Beavercreek City School District, Counties of Greene and Montgomery, Ohio for the purpose of CONSTRUCTING IMPROVEMENTS, RENOVATIONS AND ADDITIONS TO SCHOOL FACILITIES AND PROVIDING EQUIPMENT, FURNISHINGS, AND SITE IMPROVEMENTS THEREFOR, at a rate not exceeding 1 mill for each one dollar of valuation, which amounts to $0.10 for each one hundred dollars of valuation, for a period of five years, commencing in 2009, first due in calendar year 2010.




LOCAL OPTION BEAVERCREEK CITY-PRECINCT #11 ONLY
SUNDAY SALES OF LIQUOR AT WALNUT GROVE COUNTRY CLUB.
Shall the sale of wine and mixed beverages and spirituous liquor be permitted for sale on Sunday between the hours of ten a.m. and midnight, by Aramark Corporation, doing business as Aramark @ Walnut Grove County Club an applicant for a D-6 liquor permit.

Sources: Ballot Issues Nov 3, 2009 PDF… Greene County Board of Elections. Portions above from optical character recognition scan of Greene County Board of Elections PDF by The Beavercreek Record.