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The Village has a Mayor/Council form of government with a Fiscal
Officer and a six-member council. Village funding is generated by a 2%
income tax on employees and businesses in the community. It is
administered for the Village by the City of Columbus and tax
regulations are available in the Village Hall. Marble Cliff contracts
for the services of the Village Solicitor and Village Engineer.
Located within the Grandview Heights School District, the Village has
agreements with the City of Grandview for
police and fire protection,
recreational facilities and services, and
refuse and
maintenance services. The Village of Marble Cliff is a part of the
Grandview Heights Public
Library System.
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Title |
Name |
Term Ends* |
Telephone
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| Mayor |
Kent E.
Studebaker |
12/31/11 |
486-6993 |
| Fiscal Officer |
Cynthia A. McKay |
Appointed |
486-6993 |
| Council President |
David T. Roark |
12/31/13 |
487-1970 |
| Council Members |
Matthew P. Cincione |
12/31/13 |
487-1096 |
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John F Kukura III |
12/31/13 |
488-1398 |
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Linda J. Siefkas |
12/31/13 |
486-3100 |
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Robert W. Sterneker
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12/31/11 |
806-5093 |
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Kendy A. Troiano |
12/31/11 |
486-7623 |
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| Administrative
Assistant
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William C. Johannes
486-6993 |
| Solicitor |
Mitchell H. Banchefsky |
| Engineer |
Louis
McFarland |
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* The terms of all elected officials are for four (4) years |
VILLAGE COUNCIL MEETINGS: All residents are welcome to attend
Council meetings, held at 7:00 PM on the third (3rd) Monday of each
month (except for Holidays) at the Village Hall, 1600 Fernwood Ave.
The meeting agenda and exact time are posted at Village Hall and
on the Village website by the Friday before each meeting.
COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA Regular Council
meeting of Monday, August 16, 2010 7:00 P.M.
MINUTES OF July 19 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
PUBLIC NOTICES- MOSQUITO
SPRAYING SCHEDULED FOR THURSDAY, SEPT. 2 (added 9-1-10)
Through our weekly trapping and testing program, additional pools of
mosquitoes carrying West Nile virus have been identified in the
Clinton and Sharon Townships as well as Gahanna, Grandview Heights,
and Hilliard. This brings the total number of positive pools in
Franklin County this season to 37 (this does not include the City of
Columbus). The
Franklin County Board of Health will be spraying the following areas
this week:
Thursday, September 2
Gahanna - Northern section
Grandview Heights
Marble Cliff
Hilliard - Southern section
Norwich Twp – Timberbrook subdivision
only
All spraying will begin at 8:30 p.m. (weather permitting).
Maps
of the exact areas that will be sprayed can be found on our web site
at
www.franklincountyohio.gov/health. Information about the areas
being sprayed is also available by calling (614) 462-BITE (2483).
It is not unexpected to see West Nile virus in mosquitoes within our
community at this time of year, it has been present for many years.
The last human case of West Nile virus in Franklin County was reported
in 2006.
For
your safety and the safety of our operators do not approach or walk up
to a spray truck. If you are in your car do not follow a spray truck
when it is operating. If you are in a vehicle, raise the windows,
turn on the air conditioning (on recirculation mode), and wait for the
truck to pass or find an alternate route. Be advised that you may also
want to remain indoors with the windows closed when spraying is taking
place (if possible). Typically, windows can be reopened within 30
minutes after our trucks have passed.
For
more information on mosquitoes and the West Nile Virus visit
www.franklincountyohio.gov/health. Residents can also call (614)
462-BITE (2483) or the web site to report problem areas in their
community. Residents of Columbus should call 311.
YARD WASTE
PICKUP CHANGED FOR LABOR DAY WEEK (added 8-30-10)
For the week of Labor Day, Monday September 6, yard waste will
picked up on TUESDAY (September 7) rather than Monday.
Recycling and refuse collection remain on schedule for Friday.
TRIMMING OF
TREES AND SHRUBBERY (ADDED 8-25-10)
To maintain a safe Village, residents and property owners are
reminded that Village code requires them to trim all trees and
shrubbery that overhang a public street, sidewalk, or alley. This
includes trees and shrubs planted between the sidewalk and street.
Tree branches are to be trimmed to a minimum clearance above ground of
ten feet over sidewalks and 12 feet over streets. Shrubs are to be
trimmed so that no foliage overhangs the sidewalk or street.
VILLAGE MOSQUITO CONTROL (updated
7-26-10) The Village annually contracts with
the Franklin County Board of Health for health services, including
mosquito control. Here is information from the Franklin County Board
of Health about its mosquito program:
• Thirty-eight mosquito traps are set weekly throughout the county to
identify and monitor disease carrying
mosquitoes.
• The mosquitoes in each trap are identified and grouped into pools of
fifty. Based on historical data and/
or high trap counts, some mosquito pools are RAMP (Rapid Analyte
Measurement Platform) tested in our
facility to give us quick WNV results.
• All mosquito pools are then sent to the Ohio Department of Health
Laboratory for WNV testing and verification.
• Staff also works to eliminate standing water or will treat standing
water with larvicide (to prevent larvae from hatching).
• Spraying will be determined and scheduled based on the number of
disease carrying mosquitoes and/or the presence of WNV identified
through trap data.Where can I find more information about
mosquitoes and the WNV?
Visit www.franklincountyohio.gov/health.
You can also call (614) 462-BITE (2483) to report problem areas in
your community. Residents are encouraged to visit the web site often
for spray schedules and maps. Other
mosquito information including trap and testing data are also posted
there.
When and why do you spray for
mosquitoes?
Spraying will be scheduled based on the
number of disease carrying mosquitoes and/or the presence of WNV
identified through trap data. Check the Franklin County Board of
Health web site (www.franklincountyohio.
gov/health) for a schedule of when and where spraying will occur. A
detailed map of spray areas will be posted.
Should I be worried there is WNV in our
community?
It is not unexpected to see WNV in
mosquitoes in our community. WNV has been present for many years and
historically begins to show up every June or July.
How can I protect myself and my family
from WNV?
• Wear insect repellant containing DEET
(follow package directions)
• Limit outdoor activity at dusk and dawn when mosquitoes are most
active
• Eliminate all standing water around your home (mosquitoes breed in
water and it doesn’t take much)
How do people get sick from WNV?
WNV can be transmitted to people
through the bite of an infected mosquito.
What are the symptoms of WNV?
It can cause encephalitis (inflammation
on of the brain). Symptoms include mild fever, headache and body
aches,
often with skin rash and swollen lymph glands. In some individuals,
especially adults over 50 and those with
compromised immune systems, WNV can cause serious illness that affects
brain tissue. Less than 1% of people
bitten by an infected mosquito will become severely ill.
How many human cases of WNV have we seen in recent
years?
The last human case of WNV in Franklin
County was reported in 2006 and there was only one that year. No
cases have been reported from 2007 and to date in 2010.
What type of chemical does the Franklin
County Board of Health use to spray?
For information on what type of
chemical is used, visit our web site at
www.franklincountyohio.gov/health.
Licensed and trained staff apply the pesticides which are intended
specifically for mosquito control. The chemicals are registered with
the U.S. EPA and Ohio Department of Agriculture, and are applied
according to federal and state laws. FCBH operates ultra-low-volume
spray machines that are computer controlled and calibrated to apply
extremely small amounts of pesticide over large areas.
Do you have any other information about
spraying and the environment?
The chemicals used by the Franklin
County Board of Health do not persist in the environment; they break
down
within hours in water, are destroyed rapidly by light and will
decompose when exposed to air. The morning after an application, the
amount of residual pesticide on exterior surfaces will be negligible.
To reduce your exposure during
spraying, you can take the following precautionary steps:
• Remain indoors with windows closed when spraying is taking place, if
possible.
• Bring laundry and toys indoors before spraying begins. Wash with
soap and water if exposed to pesticides
during spraying.
• Bring your pets indoors. Cover ornamental fishponds during spray
hours to avoid direct exposure.
• Outdoor tables, furniture, toys and play equipment can be covered or
can be rinsed off with water following the application, but it is not
necessary.
• Wash exposed skin surfaces with soap and water if you come in
contact with pesticides.
• Wash any exposed fruits and vegetables with water before storing,
cooking or eating.
• Wait about one hour before allowing children to play in areas that
have been sprayed.
• For your safety and the safety of our operators do not approach or
follow a spray truck when it is operating. If you are in a vehicle,
please try to find an alternate route.
There is no need to relocate during
spraying. Consult your physician if you have specific medical concerns
regarding the spraying.
What if I don’t want my property
sprayed?
The Franklin County Board of Health
maintains a “do not spray” registry of residents who request a limited
shut off of mosquito spraying. FCBH will make a good faith effort to
shut off truck-mounted aerosol equipment
within 150 feet of a registered property. This registry will be
rendered inactive if the Health Commissioner
declares a public health emergency where treatment is indicated. In
the event of a public health emergency
FCBH will attempt to telephone members of the registry prior to
treatment of their property. To request to be
added to the “do not spray” registry visit www.franklincountyohio.gov/health
or call (614) 462-BITE.
MOBILE
STORAGE UNITS ARE REGULATED (added 7-21-10)
Mobile storage
containers are permitted in any residential area within the Village
for a maximum of 72 hours. The Mayor is authorized to issue a permit
extending the time period not to exceed 30 days. The permit is not
renewable.
FALCO
SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS (added 6-8-10)
The Paul J. Falco Scholarship Committee is pleased to announce
that it has awarded scholarships for 2010 to five (5) Marble Cliff
students. The awarding of scholarships was based on scholastic
achievement, character, extra-curricular activities, and service to
school and community. Paul J. Falco Scholarships were awarded to
the following Marble Cliff students: Paige Lachey, Kyle Ellis,
Elizabeth Steen, Carson Dull and Eric Dull.
The scholarship was endowed by the late
Paul J. Falco, who served as mayor of the Village of Marble Cliff for
36 years, and is annually awarded to a resident student, or students,
based on outstanding scholastic and leadership qualities. Mayor Falco
was an ardent supporter of the village and its residents. It is
through the generosity of the late Mayor Falco and his spouse, Bobbie
Hall Falco, that these awards can be made.
To be
eligible for consideration, a student must be a resident of the
Village of Marble Cliff for at least one year, in high school and must
have a 3.0 grade point average or better. The scholarship committee
applauds these students for their achievements, stated Jack Kukura,
chair of the scholarship committee. “It is very impressive that a
community the size of Marble Cliff can boast of so many talented youth
as residents. We are honored to be able to assist in furthering their
education.”
VILLAGE COMMUNICATION TOOL AVAILABLE TO BUSINESSES AND
RESIDENTS
(updated 6-11-10)
Do you want to get the latest information from the Village? Here’s
how:
After signing up, important Village information will be e-mailed to
your computer or phone. The service is voluntary and controlled by
you. Your e-mail address will be kept confidential and will not be
sold, disclosed to others or used for unsolicited mass mailings
(spam).
REPORTING SANITARY SEWER OVERFLOWS (added 9-16-09) The Village of Marble Cliff has
established a procedure for the reporting of possible sanitary sewer
overflows. If you believe a sanitary sewer overflow may have occurred
or is occurring, please call the Village Hall at 486-6993 or Grandview
Heights Service Department at 488-4728.
RESIDENTS ARE REMINDED OF YARD SIGN ORDINANCE (ADDED 8-6-09)
The Marble Cliff sign ordinance is highly restrictive in order to
insure and maintain the residential character of our neighborhood.
Village Code permits the following signs to be displayed in the R-1
Residential District:
House for sale, Open House, or Lease/Rent signs
Political signs
Numerical address signs
Student achievement signs
Code DOES NOT permit display of any other kind of sign,
including those of:
Businesses
For-profit and charitable/non-profit organizations
Schools and churches
If a resident wishes to display a prohibited sign for no more than 60
days, a temporary sign permit application must be submitted to Village
Hall. After review of the application and proposed sign design, the
Mayor or his designee may authorize the request or defer the decision
to Village Council for its approval or disapproval at a regularly
scheduled Council meeting.
POOPER SCOOPER REMINDER:
It's more than showing respect for your neighbor's property, it's also
the law.
Warm weather usually brings more people outdoors, including pet owners
exercising their animals. This is a good time to remember that
pet owners are required pick up and dispose of any fecal matter left
by the animal on any public or private property and to have in their
possession, a device for this purpose. Please be a responsible
pet owner and keep Marble Cliff clean!
Legislation adopted or considered at the Council meeting of
August 16, 2010 (updated 8-18-10) Click on PUBLIC NOTICES
above to read.
ELECTIONS/VOTER INFORMATION:
All Marble Cliff residents vote at
First Community Church, 1320 Cambridge Blvd. The polls are open from
6:30 AM to 7:30 PM. Marble Cliff
is in the 16th Ohio Senate District and the 28th Ohio House District.
Marble Cliff is in the 15th Congressional District.
VOTER REGISTRATION:
Residents may obtain voter registration
forms at Grandview Heights Public Library or any Deputy Registrar.
Registration services are available through the Franklin County Board
of Elections include: general registration, address change and name
change. Call 614-462-3100 for general information. For absentee
ballots, call the Board of Elections at 614-462-3470.
MAYOR’S COURT
The Marble Cliff Mayor’s Court is held the 1st and 3rd Mondays of
each month at the Grandview Heights Municipal Building, 1016
Grandview Ave. at 4:30 PM. If Court falls on a Holiday, it is held
the following day (Tuesday) at 4:30 PM.
Traffic tickets may be paid by cash or check (no credit cards) at
the Grandview Heights Police Department, 1016 Grandview Ave.
Payments may be made 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. For additional
information, contact the Clerk of Mayor’s Court, Bill Johannes, at
486-6993.
Traffic ordinances are available at
www.amlegal.com/Marble_Cliff_Oh.
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