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7780 S. State Route 48 Maineville, OH 45039 Phone: (513) 683.8520 Fax: (513) 683.4325 Mark Sousa - Board Chair Joe Rozzi - Trustee Darryl Cordrey - Trustee Kurt Weber - Fiscal Officer Township Administrator Steve Pegram (513) 239.2372 Police Department Scott Hughes - Police Chief (513) 683.0538 (Non Emergency) Fire & Emergency Services Jason Jewett - Fire Chief (513) 683.1622 (Non Emergency) Public Works Director Don Pelfrey (513) 683.5360 Economic Development and Zoning (513) 683.8520 Assistant Fiscal Officer Ellen Horman (513) 239.2377 Human Resources Manager Cheryl Allgeyer (513) 239.2384 Zoning Inspector Cory Sanders (513) 334.9689 Parks & Recreation Nicole Earley (513) 239.2391 Cemetery Sexton/PW Admin. Asst. Chrisie Hainey (513) 683.5320 Administrative Assistant Lauren Collins (513) 683-8520
Spring 2023
You, most likely, have never had to think about what may be happening behind the scenes when you need to make a call for help due to a loved one having a medical issue. You make the call, our first responders act quickly to get on scene to help, and you breathe a sigh of relief when they arrive. What if we told that when you made that call there was also a traffic accident with multiple injuries at 22/3 & SR 48 and a structure fire at a Township residence at the same exact time; how can we be in all of these places at once? We can't, and this is when our partner organizations step in to help cover our Township so that you are still receiving the care and services you need in your time of need. What about the miles of roads we resurface every year? Would we receive the best pricing if we were bidding on our own? We certainly wouldn't be able to do the amount of paving we do if we didn't partner with Warren County to get better pricing. With close to 30,000 residents and 36 square miles to cover, it would be difficult to serve our Township without the assistance of our partner organizations. Each of our departments rely on the help of other agencies to help us through our day to day. Keep reading to see the power in numbers!
power in numbers
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ELECTRIC AGGREGATION PROGRAM
Speaking of power in numbers.....Governmental aggregation provides an opportunity for residential and small business customers to collectively participate in the potential benefits of electricity deregulation. These lower electric rates would not otherwise be available individually. Hamilton Township is certified by the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio as a Governmental Aggregator of electricity. With our current electric aggregation contract expiring in July, our consultant, Independent Energy Consultant, Inc. have solicited electric supply offers to serve its Electric Aggregation Program. Bids from multiple suppliers for a two-year term were between 6.8 and 8.3 cents per kilowatt hour for our 2023 renewal. Our consultants have recommended we renew for a two-year term starting in July 2023 with Energy Harbor for a fixed rate of approximately 7 cents per kWh.* This is an increase of approximately 2.4 cents/kWh from our current rate of 4.6 cents/kWh. Unfortunately, all energy costs have increased. The fact that our rate is going up just over 2 cents is an indicator of both of the following: the trend towards higher energy costs and that customers who used Hamilton Township's energy aggregation did see a cost savings over the past couple of years. As a Hamilton Township resident, you are automatically enrolled into the program unless you have chosen a third party supplier on your own. You may opt out/in of the program at any time by calling Energy Harbor at 877-855-2424. Please feel free to reach out to our Administration with any questions at (513) 683-8520.
*Rates are constantly fluctuating and our rate couldn't be locked in until approved at our Board of Trustees meeting, hence the slight increase over lowest bid.
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Hamilton Township Police Department collaborates with multiple agencies daily to keep our operations efficient. These partnerships play a critical role in helping keep Hamilton Township one of the safest communities in Ohio. We collaborate with agencies such as the Warren County Sheriff’s Office, Warren County Prosecutor’s Office, Warren County Drug Task Force, Warren County Tactical Response Unit, and Warren County Children’s Services, just to name a few. The Warren County Sheriff’s Office is responsible for the Warren County Jail. The jail houses offenders taken into custody by the Hamilton Township Police Department as well as all law enforcement agencies in Warren County. HTPD is an active member of The Greater Warren County Drug Task Force. This task force is a multi-jurisdictional agency responsible for assisting in drug enforcement in Warren County and Wilmington, Ohio. These adjoining jurisdictions in southwest Ohio are sandwiched between Cincinnati, Dayton, and Columbus, and bordered by Interstates 71 and 75. These two major interstate highways offer drug traffickers easy access to the area. We are also an active member of the Warren County Tactical Response Unit. The W.C.T.R.U is a multi-agency unit comprised of officers from the Warren County Sheriff's Office, Clearcreek Township, Franklin, Hamilton Township, Mason, and Springboro Police Departments. The unit members are specially trained to respond to critical incidents including hostage situations. Warren County Children Services mission is to serve families in need and protect children who are abused, neglected, or dependent through collaboration with Hamilton Township Police and the support of the community. Multi-agency partnerships are essential in keeping Hamilton Township a safe community! We are grateful for the relationship we have with our partners.
partners in crime... prevention
One of the largest contributors to HTFR is our neighboring partner, Deerfield Township. Not only do we assist each other on runs, but they are also our partners in our new joint fire training tower that was recently completed at Marr Park. They are contributing half the funds for building this asset and it will create a larger bond with our departments, as we will train together more regularly. It is extremely important as a firefighter and any other public safety field, to be training regularly to keep our skills at a premium. For large scale incidents this training becomes key in minimalizing damages to life and/or property. When we do get called out for a tragic event where there is a significant amount of damage that deems a property unsafe or unlivable we call in the American Red Cross. They will help with displaced families or they can send personnel to set up a canteen for the firefighters. The canteen is typically only used if we will be on scene for an extended period of time. HTFR also uses the services of Warren County Communications Center and Telecom. The Communications Center dispatches all calls received and upgrades as needed depending on information obtained from the caller. When staffing permits they often monitor the TAC channel assigned on higher priority calls, which makes them our ears on the fire ground. Telecom supports HTFR by providing accountability tags, maintains MDC’s (Mobile Data Computers), radios, and keeps our CAD (Computer-Aided Dispatch) tables up to date. Click here to learn more about the HTFR .
Fire Training Tower
On scene with mutual aid
Assistant Fire Chief Dan Berkebile & Family
mutual benefits
WARREN COUNTY roads 513.695.3329
VILLAG E OF MAINEVILLE 513.678.0833
All Interstates, US Routes and State Routes US 22 & 3 State Route 48
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public works
Butterworth Road Cozaddale-Murdoch Road Dallasburg Road Fosters-Maineville Road Grandin Road Ludlum Road Morrow-Cozaddale Road Murdock-Goshen Road Old 3'C Highway Roachester-Cozaddale Road Stubbs Mill Road Zoar Road
Have you ever called the township to report an issue on the roadway just to be told that you'll have to contact Warren County, ODOT, or The Village of Maineville? What do you mean I have to call someone else to report an issue in Hamilton Township?! This can be quite confusing for our residents; heck, it can even be confusing to us and we work for the township! Check out the list below for a quick reference to determine who's responsible for which road in Hamilton Township. We have many partnerships in addition to road management. We work with Warren County Water and Sewer, Warren County Soil and Water, ODNR, the Warren County Engineers office and more! Our relationship with the Warren County Engineer is vital to our success as a road department. The Warren County Engineer's Office (WCEO) is not only responsible for all maintenance, repair, resurfacing, reconstruction, and construction of pavements, culverts and bridges on county roads, they are also responsible for all bridges on township roads. They are also the engineering advisor to our township trustees for the maintenance and improvement of our township road system and process all ditch, culvert, and driveway applications. We rely on their expertise for larger projects, consult with them frequently on smaller projects, continuously work with them on ditch, culvert, and drainage solutions, and are thankful to have them as a Township partner.
ODOT 513.933.6568
GET A ROAD OF THIS!
Click here to learn more about our Public Works Department
If you're new to the area, you may think you live in Maineville, Morrow, Loveland, South Lebanon, or even Goshen. SURPRISE! That may not actually be true at all. What may be true is that you have one of those as your mailing address, but you actually live in Hamilton Township. WELCOME! It's a call we receive daily in our office and will continue to receive, most likely, until the end of time. We're proud to tell our callers where they live when they inquire. It can be quite confusing! Still unsure? Head over to the Warren County Auditor's website to do a quick search of your address to see where you live and look at a copy of your past and current tax bills. Once you're on the site, locate your tax district unde the property summary. Warren County tax districts 26-29 fall within Hamilton Township and have no income tax! See, we knew you'd be happy to hear that you lived here. Just one of many reasons to love living in HT! Other tax rates you may find here, such as 31, 32, 34, 96, 30, & 33 are municipal corporations where income taxes may apply. Our finance department works hand in hand with the Warren County Auditor's Office. The auditor's office appraises and assesses 110,000 parcels in Warren County. They also prepare the General Tax List upon which tax bills are derived. The auditor certifies the tax rate for local governments to the Ohio Department of Taxation. They also calculate bond and emergency levy rates annually. Special assessments are included on a separate item on your tax bill. These include Items such as sewer, street paving, lighting,etc. and are collected and returned to the local government which levied the assessment. In addition to real estate, personal property, and manufactured home taxes, the auditor distributes motor vehicle license fees (including permissive tax), gasoline taxes (including cents per gallon), estate taxes, fine and local government funds. As you can see, our relationship with the County Auditor is vital to our day-to-day operations. It's a partnership we can't live without! .
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finance update
Where DO I LIVE?
Ellen Horman is our Assistant Fiscal Officer and maintains the day-to-day operations of the fiscal office. She has led us through 8 perfect audits!
ECOnOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND ZONING
513-683-8520
Click here to learn more about our Economic Development & Zoning Department
Hamilton Township
Now that you know where you live, the next time you're doing a home improvement project head to our website to see if a zoning certificate is required. Zoning within Hamilton Township is just the first step in the process of approvals. All new buildings, residences, additions, signs, decks, and accessory structures built or erected require an appoved zoning certificate before work may commence. Hamilton Township ensures that your project complies with our zoning codes which promotes public health, safety and general welfare, conserves and protects property and values, secures the most appropriate use of land, allows freedom of speech and expressions in accordance with laws of the state and nation, facilitates adequate and economical provisions for public improvement, and provides a method of adminstration and precribing penalties for violations described within the codes. Whew...that was a mouthful! Once the application and approval is approved by us, you can then go to our partner organization, the Warren County Building Department to apply for the permits they require of the project. If you do not have a zoning certificate from Hamilton Township, the county will not proceed with your county application until you acquire the proper approvals. The building department has one application that covers all permits. Why do you need a building permit? This permit ensures that the structure meets all safety requirements of the local codes during construction through completion. Head over to the Warren County Building & Zoning Department's website to find all of the information you need to start your next project. Still have questions? Call us, we're happy to help!
one step at a time
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EVENT CORNER
STATION 76 OPEN HOUSE
Pack your bag chairs and blankets and get ready for our very 1st Movie in the Park! Food trucks, games, FREE popcorn and more! Stay tuned for our movie announcement! 7:30pm - Pre-show activities; 9:00pm - Show Time
TRUNK OR TREAT & pet masquerade
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SUNFLOWER FIELD BLOOM
Hamilton Township & The Village of Maineville have created a wonderful partnership and will be hosting some community events jointly to benefit all of our residents together!
AUGUST 1st
Activities include an up-close look at police equipment and specialized units, taser demo, bike patrol, cyber/social media programs, K9 demo, crash investigations, radar, criminal investigations and much, much more! This week-long program is best suited for children between 5th and 7th grade of the upcoming school year. Click the link to register!
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Grab your family and bag chair and line the parade route to take in this patriotic event full of fun. The parade will be followed by a spectacular skydiver show (11am) with LIVE MUSIC, inflatables, a cool down zone with water slides, games, and food trucks all happening at Testerman Park. Want to be IN THE PARADE?....CLICK HERE! Want to VOLUNTEER?....CLICK HERE!
Touch-A-Truck is a family fun event! This event gives you an opportunity to have an up close look, learn, and interact with dozens of vehicles. Fun for all ages with loads of exhibits, food trucks and demonstrations every hour.
Touch-A-Truck 6.10 | 10:00 am -1:00 pm | Fellowship Baptist
HTPD Junior Police Academy 6.19 - 6.23 | 8:00 am - 12:00 pm, Daily | HTPD
Joint Freedom Parade 7.4 - | 10:00 am - 2:00 pm | Testerman Park
Movie in the Park 7.21 | 7:30 pm - 11:00 pm | Testerman Park
AUGUST 19th
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national night out
1-15oz. Box Betty Crocker White Cake Mix, prepared as directed on package 3 Eggs 1/2 Cup Vegetable Oil 1 Cup Water 1-3oz. Box Strawberry Jello 1 Cup Boiling Water 1-8oz. Container Cool Whip 12 Fresh Strawberries, sliced
Touch-a-Truck Saturday, June 10th 10am - 1pm Fellowship Baptist Do you or your business have a cool car, truck, or piece of equipment people would enjoy seeing up close? Click here to register!
Get involved !
1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray the bottom of a 13x9-inch pan with cooking spray. 2. Prepare the cake mix as directed on the box. 3. Bake the cake for approximately 28 to 32 minutes or until toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Remove from oven and allow to cool for about 20 minutes. 4. Boil water and pour it over jello powder; stir until dissolved. Add holes to the cooled white cake with the handle of a wooden spoon. Carefully pour the strawberry gelatin evenly over the top of the cake. Let it cool completely. 5. Spread the whipped topping evenly over the top of the cake. Cut into squares, then add freshly sliced strawberries on top of each slice. Serve and Enjoy!
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Movie in the Park Friday, July 21st 7pm - 11pm Testerman Park Popcorn, games, parking Click here to volunteer!
Lauren's Sweet Treat
Freedom Parade Tuesday, July 4th 10am - 2pm Testerman Park Be IN the Parade! Families, friends, businesses, bikes, golf carts, or even horses. Click here to register! Game booths, inflatables, parade route, parking Click here to volunteer
Want to get involved with your community? Participating or Volunteering is a great way to meet your Hamilton Township neighbors, earn community service hours, and give back to your community. There are opportunities for all ages!
Strawberry Poke Cake
Lauren Collins is our Administrative Assistant and joined the Hamilton Township team last year. She is the friendly face that greets you at the door and the helpful voice behind your calls. She is always quick to lend a hand wherever it is needed! Lauren is a Hamilton Township resident and mom of two busy kids.
After the American Revolutionary War, the area in which we now live became part of the Northwest Territory. Before Ohio was officially a state, several counties were created in the Ohio territory, the first two being Washington County (1788) and Hamilton County (1790). At that time, Hamilton County was much larger than today and included all of Hamilton Township. Soon after the State of Ohio was established in 1803, Warren County was formed from part of Hamilton County. It was named in honor of Revolutionary War hero, Dr. Joseph Warren, who was killed in the Battle of Bunker Hill. At the same time the new county was divided into four large townships: Franklin and Wayne in the north, and Deerfield and Hamilton in the south; with Hamilton Township being the largest. As Warren County grew, new townships were created. In 1804, Turtlecreek Township was created from parts of Franklin, Wayne, and Deerfield Townships in the center of the county, surrounding the town of Lebanon which became the county seat on February 11, 1805. In 1806, a sixth township was created from the part of Wayne Township, east of Caesar's Creek. It was called Eaton Township in honor of Jonah Eaton, Warren County's first permanent resident. Jonah Eaton was born in New Jersey in 1735, grew up in Pennsylvania, and at the age of 15 was captured by the Iroquois Indians. After living with the Iroquois for several years and learning their customs and language, he was transferred to a band of Shawnee (in what is now Ohio) in 1758, where he spent considerable time hunting throughout the area. At the age of 29, his Indian life ended when a treaty signed by the Shawnee required surrender of white prisoners. While he had been treated kindly by both tribes, his view of the Indians changed when his only white friend was murdered by the Shawnee. This event motivated his return to white society where he used his knowledge to be a guide for General George Rogers Clark and several other battles against the Indians. He used his knowledge of the Indian language as an interpreter at the signing of Indian treaties, and in creating topographical maps of the land of the Little Miami Valley. He assisted in the drawing of rivers, creeks, and landmarks and these drawings became a great resource in generating land warrants without official surveys. For fourteen months he explored what is now Warren, Clinton, and Greene counties and after drawing maps of the area, he was given several thousand acres in Greene County for his services.
Historic
Tales of the Township
drawing the lines
Friends of the 20 Mile House, Dan Kindel, Jerry York & Don Hahn
Washington Township was created in 1818 from parts of Salem & Wayne Townships Massie Township was created in 1850 by splitting Washington Township Harlan Township was created in 1860
Thank you to Dr. Karen Dinsmore for her contributions
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f a c t s Massie Township (named after General Nathanial Massie, a Virginia Military District surveyor) is the least populated of today's Warren County townships and Deerfield Township (named for salt licks that attracted deer) is the most populated. Harlan Township was named after Aaron Harlan, Warren County congressman (1853-1859) and a Lt. Colonial in the Civil War. He was the son of Warren County's first sheriff and grandson of George Harlan, Sr. the very first Quaker to settle in Ohio. Senator James Harlan of Iowa, a great grandson of George Harlan, Sr. was appointed Secretery of the Interior by Abraham Lincoln. He was also Lincoln's close friend as his daughter married Lincoln's son, Robert Todd Lincoln. When Harlan Township was created by splitting Salem Township, what remained of Salem Township was renamed Corwin Township. Apparently, the county reconsidered, as three months later it was Salem Township once again.
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He then performed the same services in Kentucky (in 1787) and received another large land grant. While in Kentucky he married a woman who he soon discovered had deceived him. He returned to Ohio with his dog and settled on the north side of a stream (now known as Jonah's Run) in Warren County; about a half mile from where it runs into Caesar's Creek. There "Old Jonah" created an unusual tree house dwelling for himself from two huge hollow sycamore trees that had grown together. He lived there and was visited by settlers seeking advice on the surroundings until he died in 1795. In 1815 Warren County lost Eaton Township and part of Hamilton Township when the eastern part of Warren County was transferred to Clinton County so it would have the minimum 400 square miles that was constitutionally required. In return, a small section of Butler County west of the Great Miami River was added to Warren County. While Warren County only had Eaton Township a short time, it was a great tribute to its first permanent resident. In 1813 Salem Township, created from the eastern part of Hamilton Township, became Warren County's seventh township. In 1815, Union Township was created by uniting parts of Deerfield and Turtlecreek Townships and Clear Creek Township was created from parts of Franklin and Wayne Townships. Warren County eventually created three more townships, Washington, Massie, and Harlan. This brought Warren County to the eleven townships we have today with Turtlecreek Township having the largest area and Union Township having the smallest.
WCF's Impact in Hamilton Township: "The Kevin C. Barnhill Memorial Scholarship Fund continues to be blessed by its collaboration with the Warren County Foundation as we continue to expand the community outreach missions of the Fund. The Warren County Foundation seamlessly assumes the responsibilities of Fund administration, reporting and accounting which is essential to maintaining the transparency and viability of the Fund for its contributors." -William O. and Barbara J. Barnhill, Co-Trustees, The Kevin C. Barnhill Memorial Scholarship and Community Outreach Fund
Warren County Foundation celebrates 25 years of helping impact our community
Reach out today to learn more about how you can positively impact Hamilton Township and Warren County through charitable giving. www.WarrenCountyFoundation.org - 513-934-1001 - Tom Seddon, CEO
"We are grateful to be recipients of WCF funding to serve children in Warren County in need of a one-to-one mentor to help them achieve success in school and life. The values of WCF align with our mission and allow us to bring exceptional services to Warren County families." -Kathy List, President & CEO, Big Brothers Big Sisters
Thank you to Warren County Foundation donors & partners in Hamilton Township who are impacting our community's future!
The Warren County Foundation (WCF) helps impact Hamilton Township by delivering its mission to enhance the quality of life in Warren County through charitable giving. In 2023, WCF is striving to expand its impact throughout the county with donors and non-profit, government, school and business partners. WCF serves Hamilton Township and the Warren County region by: 1) Providing a variety of funds, backroom support, and investment options to assist individuals and organizations for charitable giving. 2) Addressing community needs by making grants to area non-profit organizations