Updated 1/18/12 (based on information sent via e-mail from Mayor Alai)
MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. DAY
CHANGE TO RTA BUS ROUTE 35 The RTA bus no longer comes to the Broadview Center. It turns left on East Royalton, then turns around on Market Place (just past the post office). The schedule has also changed. CLICK HERE to download a new schedule.
NEW TRAFFIC PATTERN ON EAST ROYALTON ROAD The traffic pattern on Royalton Road near I-77 has changed to elongate the merge lane for vehicles exiting I-77 south. This will help alleviate the traffic congestion anticipated by the recent development in that area.
LOCAL EVENTS COMING NEXT WEEK
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RECREATION NEWS · AQUATICS: Come to the “Dive-In” movie, “Rango” on February 11. Relax on a float or noodle and enjoy a big-screen movie in the pool. Admission ranges from $2-$6. Pre-register by February 6. Space is limited. · BABYSITTING CLASS: The course teaches potential babysitters good leadership qualities and important decision-making skills. The class features important choking and rescue-breathing procedures but is not a certification course. For more information, call 440/717-4026. · ADVERTISE IN THE RECREATION BROCHURE: Reach more than 11,000 motivated individuals. Ads for the bi-annual brochure start at $100. Call 440/717-4019 or e-mail rmeyer@broadview-heights.org for more information or to purchase an ad. · THEATER: “Intro to Theater” classes begin January 21 and “Principals of Acting” classes begin January 28. The classes are run by the Broadview Heights Spotlights community theater. Please visit www.broadview-heights-spotlights.org or call 440/526-4404 or more information. · ADULT GOLF LESSONS: Lessons begin January 25 for beginners and January 27 for intermediate players. Class is instructed by PGA Tour Pro Tony Ganda. · SPINNING: The Recreation Center will be offering spinning classes Monday-Friday at 10AM starting in January. In addition, an advanced Spinning class will be held on the final Sunday of each month from 2-4PM. It will count as two punches off your standard pass. Sign up at the front desk, or on-line at www.bhrec.org Stop in, call 440/838-4522, or visit the website for more information or to register. For ON-LINE registration, visit www.bhrec.org You can also find the Recreation Department on Facebook: Broadview Heights Rec
NEW ADDITIONS TO THE CALENDAR OF EVENTS
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PIPERS III RESTAURANT Saturday marks the end of an era for Pipers III Restaurant on Broadview Road. This fine establishment has been the site of many retirement parties, weddings, the Lions Club and Chamber of Commerce meetings, and intimate gatherings. With the retirement of John Carvaines, the restaurant will be closing for six weeks and re-opening as Danny Boy’s.
FREE TAX HELP AARP Foundation is offering tax preparation assistance on Wednesdays, February 8 through April 11 for taxpayers with low and moderate income, with special attention to those age 60 and older. Call the Human Services Department at 440/526-4685 for an appointment.
NEW SEWER RATES TAKE EFFECT JANUARY 1 To better understand the new rate structure, and to learn about cost-saving programs, click here: Understanding our 2012 rate structure
RECREATION NEWS
Stop in, call 440/838-4522, or visit the website for more information or to register. For ON-LINE registration, visit www.bhrec.org You can also find the Recreation Department on Facebook: Broadview Heights Rec
SOLICITORS / DO NOT KNOCK LIST Our ordinances do not require solicitors to register. However, Section 828.05 states that “..no person engaged in business..shall call at any residence in the City which displays a NO-SOLICITATION sign.” We encourage all residents to put a sign on their door today. In addition, you can sign up for our “Do Not Knock” list. Click HERE for more information or to view the list. (Note that the listing expires for everyone that signed up in 2006. Please complete a new form to remain on the list.)
WE ARE IN DESPERATE NEED OF NON-PERISHABLE FOOD ITEMS Please bring items to the Human Services Department for the food pantry.
EMERGENCY NOTIFICATION To keep residents more informed during an emergency, the City of Broadview Heights contracts Swiftreach Networks, Inc. as our service provider. Swift911™ in its simplest form is a system that makes phone calls to specific people or areas in the event of an emergency or to share important information. If you are not already receiving these calls through your listed phone number, visit the Fire Department website and sign up whatever phone numbers you wish: www.bhfd.org You may also remove yourself from our lists.
REBATES OFFERED AS INCENTIVE TO MAKE YOUR HOME ENERGY EFFICIENT Dominion East Ohio is partnering with GoodCents to make available the Home Performance with Energy Star (HPwES) program to its customers. They are offering up to $1,250 in rebates to homeowners who qualify. For more information about this incentive, contact Joe Marco at 1-800-653-3445, X1883 or visit http://www.deohpwes.com
BOARD OF ELECTIONS SEEKING POLL WORKERS The Cuyahoga County Board of Elections must employ 6,000 workers on Election Day and is currently hiring for the March 6, 2012 Primary Election. Compensation for election day service and related training is $172.10. If you are interested, call 216/443-3277 to complete an application by phone, or visit http://boe.cuyahogacounty.us/en-US/online-pollworker-application.aspx to apply on-line.
DOG LICENSES Owners will not be able to obtain a dog license in the Finance Department this year. Discount Drug Mart is the nearest location to obtain a license.
SEWER RATE INCREASE The Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District has announced a sewer rate increase effective the first quarter of 2012. There are several cost-saving programs for eligible customers. Contact the Customer Service Department at 216/881-8247 or the Cleveland Housing Network at 888/901-1222.
$1.25 MILLION GRANT ANNOUNCED
Last week, City Engineer Gene Esser, Economic Development Director Dave Schroedel and I presented to the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) in Columbus our need to alleviate the congestion at I-77 and Route 82. We just received notification that our grant request has been approved. We will receive $1.25 million toward improvement of the off ramps at I-77 and Rt. 82. The project will improve traffic flow and safety, and make the area more conducive to business development. We are also seeking funding to widen Royalton Road from Treeworth to Broadview Road. Stay tuned as more information becomes available.
SNOW REMOVAL PERMITS Ordinance 840.01 requires that “…anyone who contracts or performs snow removal services in the City, on other than his or her own personal property, and for compensation, shall make application to the Mayor's office for a snow removal permit for each snow removal vehicle..” The policy insures that the contractors are insured and are aware of the local ordinances pertaining to snow removal. CLICK HERE to download the application. Please make sure your contractor is registered with the city. (They would have a current decal on their window.)
OVERNIGHT PARKING PROHIBITED There is NO PARKING allowed on city streets between 3-6AM. If you have an occasional special need to park on the street overnight (driveway paving, overnight guests, etc.) please call the Police Department to let them know.
AWARD FOR CLEAN AUDIT Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office is responsible for auditing all public entities in Ohio. His mission is to protect Ohioans’ tax dollars while aggressively fighting fraud, waste and misuse of public money. Audit reports are released semi-weekly. The City of Broadview Heights was named on September 27, 2011 as one of the few entities earning the “Auditor of State Award”. It is awarded when there are no findings for recovery, material citations, material weaknesses, significant deficiencies, questioned costs, ethics referrals, questioned costs less than $10,000, etc. It is a testimonial of our sound fiscal practices. Congratulations to our Finance Department for a job well done.
CANS FOR CANTU A dumpster has been set up behind city hall to collect aluminum cans for young resident Michael Cantu who was severely injured in a tragic accident. The cans will be turned in for cash which will be given to the Cantu family to assist with the astronomical expenses they incurred.
“FOR-FUN” BRIDGE PLAYERS NEEDED The Human Services Department is seeking players for Mondays and Fridays (1:00-4:30PM). Tuesdays (7-10PM), duplicate Bridge (needs partner). Call Amy at 440/526-4685 for information….or just come on in. All are welcome! CHANGE IN TRASH PICK-UP PROCEDURE Effective immediately, the trash company will no longer be picking up used oil and car batteries with the recyclables. Household hazardous waste can be dropped off at the service garage loading dock (off Oakes Road) on non-holiday weekdays (7AM-3PM). That includes used oil, pesticides, fertilizers, oil-based paint, car batteries, and fluorescent light tubes, etc. (NO latex paints!)
FLOOD INSURANCE AND FLOOD PLAINS The Federal Emergency Management Agency (F.E.M.A.) publishes information on flood insurance and flood plains. It is posted on our website, or CLICK HERE to view it. LIFE-LINE FOR SENIORS City Council voted to provide qualifying seniors with a device which calls for assistance in case of a medical emergency. For information, contact Amy Washabaugh in the Human Services Department at 440/526-4685.
SOLICITING IN BROADVIEW HEIGHTS The City has several ordinances that pertain to soliciting:
Solicitors are not required to register; therefore, they may not be aware of the registry. For that reason, we strongly encourage residents to put any kind of “NO SOLICITING” sign in a visible location on their door to deter unwanted visitors. If a solicitor ignores the sign, please call the Police at that time. They will make the solicitor aware of our ordinance and issue a warning. To download a “Do Not Knock Registry” form or view the list, visit our website. There is a link about soliciting on the home page.
TRASH REMINDERS Large items such as upholstered and wood furniture, mattresses, and televisions can be placed with the regular trash on your regular day. Heavy metal items (such as appliances and large things with motors) are picked up by the City on Thursday mornings. Call City Hall (440/526-4357) by Wednesday to be included on the metal pick-up list. SPEAKER FOR GROUPS ABOUT WELLNESS CENTER Doug Ribley, Akron General Hospital’s Vice President of Health and Wellness Services, and our Economic Development Director David Schroedel have graciously offered to address local groups about the new wellness center plans. Homeowner associations, local clubs, and organizations can contact David to make scheduling arrangements. He can be reached at 440/526-6259. HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE We are now collecting household hazardous waste on a regular basis. Bring pesticides, fertilizers, tubular fluorescent light bulbs, and other hazardous chemicals to the loading dock of the Service Garage off Oakes Road weekdays 7AM-3PM. Note: Please take CFL bulbs to Home Depot for recycling. This saves taxpayer money because the County does not have to pay to dispose of them. YOU CAN OPT OUT OF RECEIVING YELLOWBOOK We received notification that the Yellowbook will be delivered in April. If you have no need for another phone book, please call 800-929-3556 to opt-out of receiving the Cleveland Yellowbook.
ATTENTION GYMNASIUM VISITORS All are reminded that food and drinks are not permitted in the gym. Debris falls under the bleachers and it is extremely difficult to clean under them. Help keep our premises neat by respecting the policies.
JOB OPENINGS AT BROADVIEW HEIGHTS BUSINESSES Our city website offers free space for Broadview Heights businesses to post their job openings. Listing requests should be sent to cityhall@broadview-heights.org. Job seekers can visit www.broadview-heights.org/job.html
NATURAL GAS SAFETY – 8-1-1 It is important for everyone to know the signs of a natural gas leak:
Remember to call 8-1-1 before you dig – even something as simple as posts for a deck. Representatives from Dominion will come out with two working days to mark the gas line. HELP KEEP FURNITURE OUT OF THE LANDFILL The Cleveland Furniture Bank has a critical need for gently used furniture. Help meet the demand of Northeast Ohio residents in need by donating couches, dining room or kitchen tables/chairs, dressers, living room chairs, mattresses/box springs and other items. Donations are tax deductible. Call 216/459-BANK to schedule a free pick-up. CABLE TV CONSUMER HOTLINE – 800/686-7826 The Ohio Department of Commerce has instituted a hotline to provide assistance to cable television consumers who are unable to resolve issues with their provider. The Department will investigate complaints and act as a liaison between the cable company and consumer. For more information call 614/728-1709. NO OVERNIGHT PARKING ON CITY STREETS Please remember that there is an ordinance prohibiting parking on city streets from 3-6AM – similar to other out-ring suburbs. If you have a special need (i.e., driveway paving, out of town guests, etc.), please call the Police Department in advance (440/526-5400). MILITARY SERVICE RECOGNITION FORM Our Military Display in the lobby of the Community Building recognizes those who serve our country as well as those who served in the past. The downloadable sign-up form is now on our website: www.broadview-heights.org/PDFs/militaryrecognitionform.pdf WORN OUT U.S. FLAGS It is improper to fly a U.S. flag that is worn out. It is also disrespectful to throw a flag in the trash. Worn out flags may be brought to the Recreation Center at any time. They will be given to the local VFW organization for proper ceremonial disposal. DONATE UNWANTED GOODS Businesses and residents can donate their unwanted items using a helpful book published by the Cuyahoga County Solid Waste District called “Pass It On—A Resource-full Guide to Donating Usable Stuff”. Reprinted in January 2010, the 5th edition lists 140 community service and not-for-profit organizations that use donated items to support their work. Toys, art supplies, clothing, books, school supplies, office equipment, sporting goods, tools, furniture and more can be donated using this guide. Donating usable goods helps others and reduces waste that goes to the landfill. The Solid Waste District‘s website contains a searchable database of the book: www.cuyahogaswd.org/residents/passiton.asp A printable PDF is available at www.cuyahogaswd.org/pdf/passiton_10.pdf. Free hard copies can be requested at 216/698-2265.
PRESCRIPTION DRUG DISCOUNT PROGRAM Residents without health insurance, a traditional benefits plan, or with uncovered prescriptions can take advantage of savings on prescription drugs. The Prescription Discount Card is available to residents of Broadview Heights in collaboration with the National League of Cities (NLC) and is made possible through the City’s membership in NLC. The card is FREE regardless of age, income or existing health insurance. By using this card residents may save an average of 20% off the regular retail price of prescription drugs at participating pharmacies. To discover the savings and learn more about the program, visit www.caremark.com/nlc. Residents may download a card or pick one up in the lobby of Broadview Heights City Hall and other area locations. This is not insurance. Discounts are only available at participating pharmacies. By using this card, participants agree to pay the entire prescription cost less any applicable discount. Savings may vary by drug and pharmacy. For more information, call toll free: 1-888-620-1749. SAFETY SUGGESTION No neighborhood is immune from “crimes of opportunity”. Please remember to lock your cars in your driveways and close your garage doors. VOLUNTEER POOL There are a wide range of publications on the benefits of volunteering. It is said that people who volunteer in their community, church, and school experience a significant sense of health and well-being, not to mention the positive effect on the benefitting organization. We are keeping a list of individuals and groups that would like to volunteer or provide community service in the city. If you are interested being on the call list, please contact my office (440/526-3651) or reply to this e-mail. No experience is necessary, however, if you have special interests or talents (i.e., computer skills, construction, professional advisor or entertainer, etc.), please make that known. There is no obligation to accept a request and you can remove yourself at any time. DISPOSAL OF ALKALINE BATTERIES Alkaline batteries can be safely disposed of with normal household waste. They are composed primarily of common metals (steel, zinc and manganese) and do not pose a health or environmental risk during normal use or disposal. It is important NOT to dispose of large amounts of alkaline batteries in a group. Used batteries are often not completely "dead." Grouping used batteries together can bring these "live" batteries into contact with one another, creating safety risks. Throwing away one or two batteries as they are exhausted is perfectly acceptable. ZERO TOLERANCE Be mindful that the City of Broadview Heights has a Zero-Tolerance policy for underage use of tobacco and alcohol, use of illegal drugs and possession of drug paraphernalia, driving under the influence, and providing alcohol to minors. |
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