MIAMI VALLEY REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION BOARD OF ...

MIAMI VALLEY REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION
BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
MAY 4, 2006
MINUTES
Members/Voting Alternates
John Applegate, City of Union
Michael Beamish, City of Troy
Janet Bly, Miami Conservancy District
Bryan Bucklew, GDAHA
Pat Campbell, City of Bellbrook
Richard Church, City of Miamisburg
Barry Conway, City of Springboro
Michael Cornell, City of Fairborn
Charles Curran, Montgomery County
Johnie Doan, City of Riverside
Mark Donaghy, Greater Dayton RTA
Robert Downing, Darke County
Hank Dunn, Sinclair Community College
James Flesher, Monroe Township
Carol Graff, Beavercreek Township
Arthur Haddad, Troy Chamber of Commerce
Rap Hankins, City of Trotwood
Tom Hertlein, Montgomery Co. Farm Bureau
Robert Hickey, Wright State University
Jerome Hirt, Bethel Township
Phyllis Howard, City of Beavercreek
Hans Jindal, ODOT District 8
Robert Jordan, Delphi
Ernie Lawson, Village of Waynesville
Joseph Litvin, Montgomery County
William Loy, City of Vandalia
Michael Lucking, City of Trotwood
James Lukas, City of Franklin
Carlo McGinnis, City of Oakwood
Richard Montgomery, Xenia Township
Donald Ochs, City of Tipp City
Donald Patterson, City of Kettering
Phyllis Pennewitt, City of Xenia
Toni Perry-Gillispie, AT & T Ohio
Gerald Peters, Perry Township
Matthew Schmitz, National City Bank
David Seagraves, City of Brookville
Charles Shoemaker, Five Rivers Metro Parks
Steve Stanley, Montgomery County TID
Janis Vargo, City of Huber Heights
Bill Watt, Clay Township
David Wesler, Preble County
William Whidden, Concord Township
Ronald Widener, Miami County
Tracy Williams, City of West Carrollton
Roland Winburn, Harrison Township
Karen Wintrow, Village of Yellow Springs
Jason Woodard, Miller Valentine Group
Joyce Young, Washington Township
Other Alternates/Guests Present
Judy Blankenship, City of Huber Heights
Loren Dinneen, Dayton Chamber of
Commerce
Richard Henry, LWV
Robert Hoag, Montgomery County
Hal Hunter, City of Vandalia
Jack Jensen, First Suburbs
Kerry Lawson, City of Dayton
Don Pennewitt, Guest
Staff Present
Paul Arnold
Gretchen Brafford
Randy Burkett
Ann Burns
Martin Kim
Laura Loges
Mike Lucas
Ami Parikh
Michael Robinette
Andrew Rodney
Don Spang
Bob Steinbach
I. INTRODUCTIONS
Chair Reid called the meeting to order. Self introductions were made.

II.
APPROVAL OF APRIL 6, 2006 MEETING MINUTES
Mr. Curran made a motion to approve the minutes. Mr. Flesher seconded the motion. The motion
passed unanimously.
III.
PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD ON ACTION ITEMS
None
IV.
DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS
Chair Reid asked Mr. Patterson to present the recommendation that was made in the Executive
Committee meeting regarding the Project Evaluation System (PES). Mr. Patterson explained that it
was recommended that the Executive Committee serve as the committee to review the PES. Mr.
Curran made a motion to approve this recommendation. Mr. Hankins seconded the motion. The
motion passed unanimously. Chair Reid explained that if a Board Meeting is not necessary next
month, the Executive Committee could possibly meet from 8:30 – 11:00 to discuss the PES issue, but
details will be worked out and communicated prior to the meeting.
V. REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION CONSENT ACTION ITEMS
A. Resolution of Board of Directors of the Miami Valley Regional Planning Commission to:
1. Adopt the Fiscal Year 2007 Budget
2. Establish the Calendar Year 2007 MVRPC Membership Assessment Rates
3. Adopt the MVRPC Fiscal Year 2007 Work Program
Mr. Robinette referred to memo on page 5 of the mailout, explaining that this is the final MVRPC
Budget and Work Program for FY 2007 that was previously presented to the Board in draft form. He
stated that the Executive Committee did recommend adoption of the Resolution. Mr. Doan made a
motion to adopt. Ms. Graff seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
B. Resolution of Board of Directors of the Miami Valley Regional Planning Commission
Opposing the Proposed Tax and Expenditure Limitation (TEL) Amendment to the Ohio
Constitution.
Mr. Robinette explained that this issue was discussed with the Officers of the Executive Committee
and it was their feeling that a resolution of opposition to TEL should be brought before the full Board.
He explained that staff has made information available representing both sides of the issue on the
MVRPC web site. Mr. Robinette stated that resolutions adopted by other jurisdictions and agencies
were used as a model when writing this resolution. Mr. Church made a motion to adopt the
Resolution. Mr. Curran seconded the motion. The motion passed with one abstaining vote.
C. Approval of Request by the Miami County Park District for Appointment to MVRPC
Board of Directors.
Mr. Robinette referred to the MVRPC By-Laws, explaining that they provide for both Nongovernmental
and Other Governmental appointments to the MVRPC Board of Directors. He stated
that an application was received from the Miami County Park District requesting appointment to the
Board. Mr. Shook made a motion to approve the appointment. Mr. Ochs seconded the motion. The
motion passed unanimously.

VI.
MPO (METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION) CONSENT ACTION ITEMS
None
VII.
INFORMATION ITEMS
A. Upcoming Regional Events and Presentations
Mr. Robinette reported that there is a Western MOT Steering Committee meeting scheduled for May
16 from 10:00 – 2:00 here at the CRC. He encouraged all jurisdictions in that area of the County to
attend and provide input on this study.
Mr. Robinette then referred to a handout that provided information on several upcoming events. He
reported that there will be a Fiscal Impact Training Session on Tuesday, May 16 from 2:00 – 4:00 at
the CRC regarding TEL implications. He explained that this session will bring together various
representatives from schools, healthcare and jurisdictions that may have a stake in this issue. Mr.
Robinette stated that there is a statewide organization that is called the Coalition for Ohio’s future that
is working to defeat the TEL amendment, and they have made a request that MVRPC host this
meeting. He explained that the meeting is primarily for fiscal officers from local governmental
jurisdictions that would like to understand how to calculate the impact of TEL on the financial situation
in their individual communities. Mr. Robinette further explained that the Coalition has developed a
spreadsheet that allows a community to insert data and calculate the impact on its budget.
Instructions on how to use the spreadsheet will be provided at the session. He stated that an e-mail
announcing the session has been broadly distributed and encouraged members to forward the e-mail
to the appropriate staff members.
Ms. Wintrow referred to e-mails she has received regarding Smart Growth in our region. Mr.
Robinette explained that there is a citizens group called Grass Roots Greater Dayton that is working
with smart growth issues. Ms. Wintrow asked what the relationship is between MVRPC and this
organization. Mr. Robinette explained that staff was approached at a recent RIF meeting and was
asked to help get them organized, but MVRPC has no real direct influence on the issues they are
working on.
Mr. Doan requested that the Board receive an update on the First Suburbs Group at an upcoming
Board meeting, perhaps the June agenda. Chair Reid explained that there may not be a June Board
meeting due to the time needed for the Executive Committee PES discussions; however, it will be
considered for a meeting in the near future.
Ms. Graff expressed her concern about the drastic impact that TEL will have on local jurisdictions.
She noted that more and more elected officials are beginning to understand its ramifications, but
stressed the importance of informing the general public about the consequences of this issue. She
pointed out that the emphasis needs to be placed on the provision that, under this amendment,
increases in tax expenditures must be adopted by majority of ALL of the registered electors, not just a
majority of those who vote, which may be a difficult concept to communicate to the people.

VII.
ADJOURNMENT
Mr. Curran made a motion to adjourn. Ms. Graff seconded the motion. The motion passed
unanimously at 9:55 AM.
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Marilyn Reid, Second Vice-Chair
Secretary
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P. Michael Robinette, Executive Director
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