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.
 

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 for the regular Council meeting to be held on Monday, Monday, January 16, 2012
7 P.M. at Village Hall, 1600 Fernwood Ave.

MINUTES OF DECEMBER 14, 2011 SPECIAL MEETING AND THE DECEMBER 19, 2011 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING

PUBLIC NOTICES-  WINTER SNOW REMOVAL (added 12-21-11) The Village's current service provider, the City of Grandview Heights, is preparing for another winter of snow removal and ice control on our streets.  There are a number of things that the public can do to assist the Grandview Heights in its winter operations: 

• If a storm is anticipated, remove vehicles from the roadside whenever possible.  This allows plows to clear the area the first time through without having to return.  When a snow emergency is declared, parked cars must be removed from designated snow emergency streets.
• If possible, wait until the roadway has been plowed before cleaning out the end of your driveway.  There is no practical way to plow the street without depositing snow into your driveway.
• Do not shovel snow into the road.  This can cause a serious traffic hazard.  It is best to place snow on the side of your driveway opposite the direction from which the plow is coming.  The plow will carry snow away rather than back into your driveway.
• Please be patient!  Storm fighting priority is given to clearing streets as follows:

Priority One:  Main streets that carry a heavy flow of traffic.

Priority Two:  School zones.

Priority Three:  All other residential streets. 

• If you see a snow plow truck with its plow up, it does not mean they are not doing their job.  They may be headed in to replenish fuel or salt, to have repairs made, or may be en-route to a designated plowing area.
• If you need to call our offices during a bad storm, you may reach voice mail.  Please leave a message as our personnel will be dealing with a large number of calls during such an event.  Your call will be returned.

The City of Grandview Heights assures us that it is their goal to cause a minimum of inconvenience as winter maintenance duties are carried out.

UPDATED TAX FACTS NOW AVAILABLE ON WEBSITE (added 7-7-11). Click on Tax information above to see the details of the recent code updates, including universal income tax filing.

RESIDENTS URGED TO MINIMIZE STORM WATER CONTAMINATION (added 6-17-11) As the heavy summer rains hit Marble Cliff, residents are reminded that storm water pollution is caused by the daily activities of people everywhere. Rainwater and snowmelt that run off our streets and lawns pick up fertilizers, dirt, pesticides, oil and grease, and many other pollutants on the way to the Scioto River. Residents are urged to do the following things to prevent storm water pollution from leaving our Village:

1. Pick up after your pet.
2. Wash you car on the grass, not the driveway.
3. Apply lawn and garden chemicals sparingly.
4. Never throw litter in the streets; place cigarette butts in the trash.
5. Recycle motor oil.
6. Compost your yard waste, including grass clippings and leaves.
7. Have gutters and down spouts drain onto the ground, not onto driveways.
8. Clean up spilled brake fluid, grease, and antifreeze, rather than hosing them off into the storm drains.
9. Dispose of household cleaners and paint. Don’t pour them down toilets or storm water drains.

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 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:

• Go to www.grandviewheights.org/list.aspx
• Fill in e-mail information
• Check the Marble Cliff information box
• Hit subscribe

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.

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 their dogs and cats 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 Regular Council meeting of January 16, 2012
(updated 1-17-12) 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.