Fall 2017

October is National Code Compliance Month

Fall Community Clean Up Day @ Center of Flight

September 23, 2017 - 10am-2pmThis free event will allow Riverside residents to dispose of all unwanted household items such as trash, fur-niture, tires, mattresses, etc. Residents can bring unwanted or expired pharmaceutical products for proper disposal, courtesy of the Riverside Police Department.

Montgomery County Upcoming Events Montgomery County Solid Waste

District Transfer Station1001 Encrete Lane Moraine, OH 45439 (937) 225-4999

Tire Buy Back EventSeptember 24

$2 per tire up to 10 tiresMontgomery County Appliance Amnesty Weekend

October 5-October 7DP&L will pay $50 for each working refrigerator or freezer and $20 for working air conditioner or dehumidifier

Household Hazardous Waste ProgramEvery Tuesday and Saturday 8am-2pmFree to Montgomery County Residents

(lawn/pool chemicals, fuels, batteries, light bulbs, and mercury items)

In 2005, in the wake of Hurricane Katrina, President George W. Bush established Octo-ber as National Code Compliance Month in acknowledgement of the importance and impact that code enforcement has on its communities.

Code enforcement officers are often asked to embody many roles within the context of their duties. In any given day, they may function as problem solvers, communicators, mediators, researchers, and educators, as well as performing a variety of functions re-lated to their role as public servants.

The most obvious function of code enforcement within communities is controlling the battle of blight. Code enforcement officers have a very visible role, supporting and en-hancing property values through effective enforcement of property standards, while working to keep aging build-ings, homes, and properties from deteriorating and becoming “eyesores.” All communities face struggles with vacant buildings, trash, tall grass and weeds, graffiti, and inoperable vehicles. Studies have shown that areas of blight and deteriorated properties may eventually see an increase in crime and a significant decrease in proper-ty values. Code enforcement officers provide the first line of action in making sure that these issues are managed in a responsible and effective way.

Code enforcement is more proactive than ever before. This approach involves addressing issues by notice, abate-ment, or referral to the court. The City of Riverside’s Code Enforcement Officer works hand and hand with nu-merous other governmental agencies including: Montgomery County Building Department, Montgomery County Utilities Department, Montgomery County Public Health, Ohio Environmental Protection Agency, and the Re-gional Air Pollution Control Agency.

Citizens are an integral part in the Code Enforcement process. The most efficient and effective method for the Code Enforcement Officer to accomplish resolution of any situation is to enlist the cooperation of the citizens. To report a violation or concern please call (937) 233-1801 or email JLeist@riversideoh.gov.

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Riverside Senior Lofts

Trick-or-Treat

Riverside Historical Society

Trick-or-Treat will take place on Tuesday, October 31st from 6pm-8pm this year.

Construction for the Riverside Senior Lofts on Harshman Road be-gan in Spring 2017. The development will consist of an apartment building and condo-style units for those 55 and over. Construction is expected to be completed in 2018

The Riverside Historical Society, conveniently located at the Airway Shopping Center, highlights local artifacts, stories and documented memories of bygone days of Riverside. A horse hitching post discovered on the property of a historic house on Harshman Road, built around 1866, was relocated to the court yard across from the Historical Society museum. Visit the museum Tuesday and Thursday, 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Contact Judy Horn, 254-1591 or riversidehistorical@yahoo.com to learn more about membership and activities.

Eintracht Park Open House Riverside celebrated with a ribbon cutting and com-munity open house the opening of the first canoe and kayak access onto the Great Miami River on June 10th. Eintracht Park Amenities: Event rental for weddings, reunions, family celebrations and company meet-ings, ample parking, access onto the Miami River for paddlers, outdoor adventurers and fishing.

Music in the ParkThe City of Riverside hosted Music in the Park on June 20th. During this event at Shellabarger Park, Residents enjoyed live music by 5 Band and delicious food from the food truck line up!.

Family Fun Festival The City of Riverside hosted Family Fun Festival on July 15th at Community Park. This event included bounce houses, a face painter, balloon twister and touch-a-truck. A special thanks for the Riverside Po-lice Department, Riverside Fire Department and Re-public Services for coming out and helping make this event a success!

Follow us on Facebook (City of Riverside, Ohio) to find out about upcoming events and information about what is happening in your City!

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PromotionsCongratulations to Adam Colon on his promotion to Major and to James Vance on his promotion to Sergeant!

From left to right: Chief Frank Robinson, Deputy Mayor Ken Curp,Sergeant James Vance and Major Adam Colon

Family Fun Festival The City of Riverside hosted Family Fun Festival on July 15th at Community Park. This event included bounce houses, a face painter, balloon twister and touch-a-truck. A special thanks for the Riverside Po-lice Department, Riverside Fire Department and Re-public Services for coming out and helping make this event a success!

National Night OutThe Riverside Police Department hosted National Night Out at Stebbins High School on August 1st. National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to make our neighbor-hoods safer, more caring places to live. National Night Out enhances the relationship between neighbors and law enforcement while bringing back a true sense of community. Furthermore, it provides a great opportu-nity to bring police and neighbors together under posi-tive circumstances. The event was a great success and had a very large turnout. Thank you to all the citizens who attended and all of the local businesses and orga-nizations that supported the event. If you did not get to attend, make sure to mark your calendar for next year. National Night Out is held the first Tuesday in August.

Community PicnicDrennen Park was the place to be on August 12th! The City of Riverside hosted a Community Picnic paired with backyard games like corn hole, volleyball, ring toss and more! Hotdogs and refreshments were served to all Residents who attended. A special thanks to the Dayton Metro Library - Burkhardt Branch for coming to teach Residents about the Eclipse along with crafts.

Have something on your mind?We are listening!

ALL Riverside citizens are invited and encouraged to share concerns or ask questions during a COMMUNITY FOCUS FORWARD meeting. Offering a relaxed and informal settings around the community, Riv-erside City Council members and staff members will be available for discussion, answer questions and provide City updates. Conve-niently located and scheduled near each of our neighborhoods, res-idents may attend the meeting closest to their home or any other date and location.

August 24 Arby’s RestaurantSeptember 14 Forest Ridge GazeboSeptember 26 Shellabarger ParkOctober 12 Rohrer ParkOctober 26 Community ParkNovember 9 Eintracht Park

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Important NumbersEMERGENCY...............................9-1-1(Fire and Police)Non-Emergency.................233-2080(Fire and Police) Administrative Offices.........233-1801(Fax:237-5965 / Police Fax: 233-6213)Area Two Court (Huber Hts)....496-7231

Waste Collection/Bulk Pick up.........(Republic Services).....1-800-543-1339Water/Sewer...................781-2688 DP&L................................331-3900(To report an outage: 1-877-468-8243)Mont. Co. Animal Control......898-4457

Calendar

City Council Meetings6pm Work Session/7pm Council MeetingSept 7, 21; Oct 5, 19; Dec 7, 21

Tax Board of Appeals / 6pmSept 12; Oct 10; Dec 12

Planning Commission Meeting / 6:30pmSept 18; Oct 16; Dec 18

Parks and Recreation CommissionMeeting / 7pmSept 20; Oct 18; Nov 15; Dec 20

Board of Zoning Appeals / 7pmSept 26; OCT 24; Nov 28; Dec 26

Health and Safety CommissionMeeting / 7pmSept 13; Oct 11; Nov 8; Dec 13

Community Clean Up Day @ Center of FlightSeptember 23; 10am-2pm

Trick or TreatOctober 31, 2017 6pm-8pm

Hometown HolidayAirway Shopping CenterNov 11 - Santa Arrives at 4 pm

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Community Update

City Administration

City ManagerMark Carpentercitymanager @riverside.oh.us

Assistant City ManagerChris Lohrclohr @riverside.oh.us

Director of FinanceTom Garrettfinance@riverside.oh.us

Director of Economic DevelopmentRobert Murrayrmurray@riverside.oh.us

Director of Planning andProgram ManagementBrock Taylorbtaylor@riverside.oh.us

Director of Public ServicesMitch Millerservicedept@riverside.oh.us

Fire ChiefDaniel Stitzelfire@riverside.oh.us

Police ChiefFrank Robinsonpolice@riverside.oh.us

Elected Officials

MayorWilliam R. Flautebflaute@riverside.oh.us937-254-2377

Council MembersKenneth W. Curpkcurp@riverside.oh.us937-254-6694

Mike Denningmdenning@riverside.oh.us

Steven C. Fullenkampscfullenkamp@riverside.oh.us937-254-0077

Sara Lommatzschslommatzsch@riverside.oh.us937-258-0065

Shirley Reynoldssreynolds@riverside.oh.us937-256-0004

Michael Smithmsmith@riverside.oh.us