The following closures are currently in effect for the week of March 18th – 24th:

• I-75 between CR 25A (Piqua) and US 36, Nightly lane closures March 17th – 22nd between 7 pm and 6 am. One lane of Traffic will remain open both directions.

UPCOMING CLOSURES:

• Miami – SR 571 between South Weller Drive and South Garber Drive, Lane closures March 26th – April 15th between 7 am and 5:30 pm. One westbound lane and two eastbound lanes will remain open.

Contact: Mandi Dillon – 937.497.6820

ODOT colsures focus on Interstate, US and State routes. For information on local roads you will need to contact the county, city or township where the road is located. Arrow boards and signs will be in place prior to the work zone to alert motorists of the upcoming closure. All work is weather permitting. Safety is a top priority at ODOT. To help ensure the safety of the construction workers as well as the traveling public, motorists should remain alert, reduce their speed and watch for stopped traffic while passing through the work zone.

The Miami County Historical & Genealogical Society invites you to it’s next program, 5 Flags Over Piqua, presented by Andy Hite, Johnston Farm & Indian Agency Site Manager. The program will be Tuesday, April 16, 2019, 6:30pm-8pm, at the Piqua Public Library’s Louis Room, 116 W. High St. Piqua, OH 45356, and is free, open to the public and requires no reservation. For questions contact Stephanie at 937-307-7142.

REGULAR PIQUA CITY COMMISSION MEETING
TUESDAY, MARCH 19, 2019
6:00 PM
COMMISSION CHAMBER – 2nd FLOOR
201 WEST WATER STREET – PIQUA, OHIO 45356

CALL TO ORDER

THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

ANNOUNCEMENTS

PRESENTATION – UPPER VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER – MR. TOM PARKER, PRESIDENT & MR. STEVE STALEY, CHAIRMAN OF THE UVMC BOARD OF DIRECTORS

REGULAR PIQUA CITY COMMISSION MEETING

CONSENT AGENDA

1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Approval of minutes from the March 5, 2019 Regular City Commission Meeting

2. RES. NO. R-31-19
A Resolution reappointing a member to the Golf Advisory Board

3. RES. NO. R-32-19
A Resolution appointing a member to the Golf Advisory Board

4. RES. NO. R-33-19
A Resolution appointing a member to the Park Board

5. RES. NO. R-34-19
A Resoluton reappointing a member to the Tree Committee

6. RES. NO. R-35-19
A Resolution of Appreciation for the Public Service of Vincent P. Ashcraft as a City Employee

7. RES. NO. R-36-19
A Resolution of Appreciation for the Public Service of Mark Spoltman as a member of the Planning Commission

NEW BUSINESS

8. RES. NO. R-37-19
A Resolution authorizing the lease of City owned real estate

9. RES. NO. R-38-19
A ResolutIon authorizing the lease of City owned real estate

10. RES. NO. R-39-19
A Resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into the Capital Improvement Community Park, Recreation/Conservation Project Pass Through Grant Agreement with the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) for the Piqua Great Miami Trail Bridge Replacement Project

PUBLIC COMMENT
(This is an opportunity for citizens to address the City Commission regarding agenda items, issues, or to
provide information. Comments are requested to be limited to five (5) minutes and specific questions
should be addressed to the City Manager’s office).

CITY MANAGER’S REPORT

COMMISSIONERS COMMENT

March 19, 2019 City Commission Agenda Packet

*** MEETING CANCELLATION NOTICE ***

Please be advised of the cancellation of an upcoming scheduled meeting of the City of Piqua Board of Zoning Appeals due to a lack of business.

TIME: 6:00 P.M.
DATE: Tuesday, March 26, 2019
LOCATION: Commission Chambers, Municipal Government Complex
201 W. Water Street

Please contact this office if you have any questions pertaining to this matter.

Christopher W. Schmiesing
DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
937.778.2049

Work will commence the week of March 11, 2019 on the City of Piqua’s 2019 Sidewalk ADA Compliance Program. The city has entered into a contract with Grissom Construction of Covington, Ohio for this project.

The project consists of the installation of concrete curbing, sidewalk, truncated domes as well as catch basin replacements in the following intersection locations:

• Eagles Lake Dr. from Sunset Dr. to Westview Dr.
• Carlyle Dr. from East Parkway to Westview Dr.
• Beckert Dr. from Park Ave. to Westview Dr.
• Park Ave. from Beckert Dr. to Antler Ct.
• Forest Ave. from Park Ave. to Echo Lake Dr.
• Echo Lake Dr. from Forest Ave. to Fountain Boulevard
• Wilshire Dr. from Westview Dr. to Deerfield Crossing
• Elmwood Circle
• Maplewood Dr. from Sunset Dr. to Park Ave.
• Peters Dr.
• Jean St.
• Janet St.

Parking along the streets may be prohibited at times during construction. No Parking signs will be posted 48 hours in advance to notify motorists of such restrictions. Motorists are asked to proceed through all construction areas with caution. All work is weather permitting.

Work will commence the week of March 11, 2019 on the City of Piqua’s ADA Ramp Installation. The city has entered into a contract with L. J. DeWeese Co., Inc. of Tipp City, Ohio for this project.

The project consists of the installation of concrete curbing, sidewalk, truncated dome pavers at radii along recently resurfaced streets in the following locations:

• E. North Street from Harrison Street to New Street
• E. Greene Street from Harrison Street to Aerovent Drive
• E. Water Street from Harrison Street to Manning Street
• Harrison Street at E. High Street

Parking along the streets may be prohibited at times during construction. No Parking signs will be posted 48 hours in advance to notify motorists of such restrictions. Motorists are asked to proceed through all construction areas with caution. All work is weather permitting.

At the City of Piqua Civil Service public meeting on Thursday, March 7, 2019 the Piqua Civil Service confirmed Lieutenant Rick Byron as the new Chief of Police. Lieutenant Byron will be sworn in following the retirement of Bruce Jamison, current Chief of Police, between now and June of 2019.

“I’m very appreciative of the integrity displayed by the Civil Service Commission, the candidates, and the city staff involved in selecting my replacement. I am proud of Lt. Byron and his hard work to achieve this promotion,” current Chief of Police, Bruce Jamison said. “The citizens of Piqua can be very confident in this selection.”

The process of choosing a new chief of police is governed by rules and regulations established by the Civil Service Commission and is administered by the Human Resources Director in coordination with an outside, impartial consultation firm. The City of Piqua’s established process includes consideration of internal candidates only, using a multi-step process. In preparation for content development a Subject Matter Expert Panel (SME) was identified which consisted of City Manager Gary Huff, Police Chief Bruce Jamison, and Human Resources Director Catherine Bogan. Based on in SME input, the consultation firm developed three assessment exercises to assess performance dimensions.

The consultation firm recruited assessors for the Civil Service Commission’s consideration in accordance with the selected criteria established by the SME panel. These criteria were based on the ideal behaviors and responses revealed through the knowledge, skills, and abilities provoked by each exercise. The consultation firm chose three Chiefs of Police from other departments located at least 50 miles outside of city limits. The Assessment Center consisted of three components: Written Exercise; Mock Press Conference; and A Mock Community Meeting.

In the final phase of the Assessment Center a community interview was conducted. Each candidate was interviewed by a panel of five: two community members, the City of Piqua Human Resources Director, Assistant City Manager, and one department head outside of the police department. All results were based on consensus scoring determined by the five-person panel.

“The process requires significant preparation from the candidates. All of our candidates demonstrated strong commitment and dedication to their individual jobs and to the citizens of Piqua during their presentation of qualification throughout this process.” Stated Catherine Bogan, Human Resources Director. “I am proud of the Piqua Police Department and this group of excellent officers in particular.”

The City of Piqua Civil Service Commission will meet on Thursday, March 7, at 4:30 p.m. in the Administration Conference Room located on the 2nd floor of Municipal Government Complex, 201 West Water Street. This meeting is for the purpose establishing an eligibility list for Police Chief and approval of Firefighter Announcement.

Join the conversation and attend this meeting organized in conjunction with the Cities of Troy and Piqua, and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.

Multiple public meetings to update residents and interested stakeholders about the Dam Modification/Removal Feasibility Study on the Great Miami River are planned. This will be the first of those meetings with other meeting times yet to be decided.

The public’s input is very welcome. Registration is not necessary, but please contact:
David Heilman @ dheilman@flatlandresources.com or 765-284-2328 if you have any questions.

PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA
CITY OF PIQUA, OHIO
6:00 P.M. – TUESDAY, MARCH 12, 2019
MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT COMPLEX
COMMISSION CHAMBERS – 201 W. WATER STREET

CALL TO ORDER
1. Chair Comments – Opening Remarks

2. Roll Call – Clerk Calls the Roll

OLD BUSINESS
3. Meeting Minutes – November 13, 2018 PC Meeting Minutes

NEW BUSINESS
4. Resolution PC 1-19: A Resolution nominating and electing the Planning Commission Chairperson and the Vice Chairperson for the 2019 calendar year

5. Resolution PC 2-19: A Resolution recommending the Planning Commission appointment to the Board of Zoning Appeals for the 2019 calendar year

6. Resolution PC 3-19: A Resolution recommending the Planning Commission Appointment to the Housing Council for the 2019 calendar year

7. Resolution PC 4-19: A Resolution to consider a request to authorize a auto service station special use of parcels N44-000380, N44-000350, N44-003360, N44003370 and N44-000390

8. Resolution PC 5-19: A Resolution to consider a request to change the zoning designation of parcels N44-078782 and N44-078780 from R-PUD Residnetial Planned Unit Development to OS Open Space

9. Resolution PC 6-19: A Resolution to consider a request to declare the street name for public right of way located in the Peters subdivision and Sunset Acres subdivision

10. OTHER BUSINESS

11. Code Piqua

12. ADJOURNMENT

March 12, 2019 Planning Commisison Meeting Agenda Packet