Ohio Municipal League

OMl & AFFILIATES MEETING Information

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OML Legislative Luncheon
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OML 2007 Schedule of Events
• OML GETS NEW EMAIL EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY

OTHER ORGANIZATIONS Information

• WC Timeline
• BWC safety plan summary form and supportive documentation

• 2007 Safety Congress
• AG'S OFFICE PUBLISHES UPDATED COPY OF OPEN MEETINGS, RECORDS BOOK Attorney General Jim Petro has published an updated version of the book that details the terms of Ohio's open meetings and public records laws. The 156-page book called the 2006 Ohio Sunshine Laws Update, is available for download on the Attorney General's website.
• Changes at Ohio Department of Taxation Website
• OHIO BWC EXTENDS 4% SAFETY COUNCIL INCENTIVE PROGRAM
• Ohio water rate survey information
• Nominations Available for 2006 Awards for Municipal Excellence
• ODNR 2006 MARKET DEVELOPMENT GRANT
• BWC Learning Center
• Ohio's Local Technical Assistance Program has announced it's winter 2006 Schedule of Training. Visit their website http:www.dot.state.oh.us/ltap or call 877/800-0031 for course information.
• RCAP has a new schedule of Utility Management and Financial Management for Local Officials seminars posted on their website, www.glrcap.org/ohio.
• State of Ohio FY 06 National Incident Management System (NIMS) Implementation Guidance document http://www.ema.ohio.gov/PDFs/NIMS/FFY06_Ohio_NIMS_Guidance.pdf
This document is a product of the NIMS Implementation Senior Advisory Committee and is designed to provide the guidance necessary to attain full implementation by September 30, 2006. The Ohio EMA NIMS Help Desk (614.889.7160) is available to assist with questions regarding NIMS implementation process. In addition, questions or concerns can be emailed to rblaser@dps.state.oh.us.
• SERB-FEES FOR FACT FINDERS & CONCILIATORS
Recently the State Employment Relations Board reached the following decisions. First, effective for cases assigned on or after March 1, 2006, the per diem rate ceiling for fact finders and conciliators will be raised to $700 per day. Second, also effective for cases assigned on or after March 1, 2006, the neutral may impose reasonable cancellation fees up to and including this new maximum rate by informing the parties of his/her cancellation policy in the rate sheet provided to the parties through SERB. Finally, the Board instructed SERB staff to research, analyze, and report back to the Board within the next two months on the feasibility of amending O.A.C. Rule 4117-9-01 (C) to eliminate SERB’s role in setting the per diem limits on neutrals.

OMl SPECIAL Information

• Special Members Section
• About the OML
• Affiliated Organizations
• Ohio Cities on the Web Listing
• Cities & Villages Media Information
• Hiring New Employees not covered by Social Security
• Ohio Municipalities with Charters
• Statutory Cities
• Top 10 Requested Ordinances
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• Dayton Predatory Lending Ordinance
• Centerville No Smoking Sample Ordinance
• OML Review of Voter-Approved Residency
Requirements

OMl TAX RELATED Information

• Resolution Requesting Substitute Funds for Estate
Tax Repeal
• Ohio Municipal Income Tax Review
• Municipal Income Tax Rates
• IRS Presentation on Expenses
• Updated estimates of gas tax revenue the locals can
expect annually. This report was done in late August.

IMPORTANT STATE GOVERNMENT Information

• Premium information from the Bureau of Workers Compensation
• Changes in the 2004 commercial vehicle registrations

Links to other websites of interest

• Regional Income Tax Agency
• Ohio Department of Taxation
• National League of Cities
• AMP-Ohio Link
• Ohio Legislature
• Central Collection Agency - Cleveland
• Legislative Service Commission
• Ohio Secretary of State
• Ohio Auditor of State
• State of Ohio
• Ohio Municipal Joint Self Insurance Pool Site
• Northwest Ohio Tax Association
• Ohio Municipal Clerks Association
• Ohio Rural Community Assistance Program

BULLETIN & LEGISLATIVE ANNOUNCEMENTS

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March 9, 2007 - Committee Schedule
• March 2, 2007 - Committee Schedule
• January 10, 2007 - Legislative Bulletin
• December 15, 2006 - Legislative Bulletin
• December 13, 2006 - HB699 Letter Requesting Amendment be removed from Capital Bill
• December 11, 2006 - HB56 Veto Request to Governor
• December 8, 2006 - Legislative Bulletin
• December 8, 2006 - PERS SERVICE CREDIT PURCHASE MEMO
• December 1, 2006 - Legislative Bulletin
• November 30, 2006 - Letter on HB347 Sent to Senate
• November 30, 2006 - HB347 Veto Request to Gov. Taft
• November 30, 2006 - HB9 PUBLIC RECORDS BILL - Letter Addressing Concerns
• November 24, 2006 - Committee Schedule - Week of Nov. 28
• November 9, 2006 - Committee Schedule - Week of Nov. 13
• October 5, 2006 - Legislative Bulletin
• July 8, 2006 - Committee Schedule - Week of July 10
• May 31, 2006 - Wrap-up Legislative Bulletin
• May 24, 2006 - Eminent Domain Meetings Canceled
• May 19, 2006 - Addition to Committee Schedule
• May 19, 2006 - Committee Schedule
• May 8, 2006 - Committee Schedule
• March 17, 2006 - Committee Schedule
• March 16, 2006 - Legislative Bulletin
• March 14, 2006 - Letter opposing HB56
• March 10, 2006 - Legislative Bulletin
• March 9, 2006 - Sub. HB56 that will be presented in Committee next Tuesday
• March 3, 2006 - Legislative Bulletin
• February 24, 2006 - Committee Agenda for week of February 27
• February 17, 2006 - Legislative Bulletin
• February 3, 2006 - Legislative Bulletin
• January 23, 2006 - Letter Sent by OML to Governor on Veto of SB82
• January 23, 2006 - Letter Sent by Mayors to Governor on Veto of SB82
• January 13, 2006 - Legislative Bulletin
• January 11, 2006 - Letter Sent to House Local Govt. Committee Opposing SB82.
• January 11, 2006 - Residency Summary
• December 9, 2005 - Committee Agenda for week of December 12
• Nov. 12, 2004 - Mayor and Municipal Court Legislation

127th General Assembly Information

• Ohio Legislature
• Legislative Service Commission
• Legislative Leaders - 126th General Assembly
• Session Calendar
• Senate Committee Schedule
• House Committee Schedule
• June 1, 2005 - OML 126th Legislative Bill Tracking
• OML Tips on Testifying before the Ohio General Assembly
• Glossary of Legislative Terms

EMINENT DOMAIN TASK FORCE

• February 24, 2006 - Directory of Task Force Members

TEL Amendment Ballot Issue Documents

• May 24, 2006 - Letter to Secretary Blackwell to remove TEL from Fall Ballot
• May 9, 2006 - Letter from Lt. Gov. Johnson on TEL
• May 5, 2006 - TEL Local Fiscal Impact Sessions
• April 26, 2006 - Funds Covered by the TEL
• April 22, 2006 - TEL Logic
• April 22, 2006 - Local Emergencies & the TEL
• April 22, 2006 - Local Elections & the TEL
• April 22, 2006 - TEL as the Supreme Clause of the Ohio Constitution
• April 22, 2006 - The Local Government Fund
• April 13, 2006 - OF DEMOCRACY
• April 11, 2006 - TEL ME A STORY
• March 16, 2006 - THE “TEL” AND MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT
• February 14, 2006 - TEL Ballot Language Certification Letters
• February 14, 2006 - OML Opposes TEL Amendment

LGF Information

• November 29, 2006 - Local Government and Library Revenue Distribution Task Force Report
• February 3, 2006 - Presentation from Ohio Department of Taxation on LGF
• February 3, 2006 - Excel Spreadsheet from ODT Presentation on LGF
• June 1, 2005 - Letter to General Assembly on LGF
• Ohio Department of Taxation
• LGF LETTER FROM OML
• LGF Deposits 02-05 by Source and Fund (Excel Spreadsheet)
• LGF Deposits 97-05
• Growth Tables
• LGF Follow-up Letter
• LGF Losses for 2005
• LGF Support Fund for 2001-2005
• Letter sent to All Candidates for Ohio General Assembly
• Letter sent to All Legislators

League Testifies on Bills

• May 27, 2005 - Testimony on HB 187
• May 23, 2005 - Opposition to HB 126
• May 13, 2005 - Testimony on SJR2 - Issue 2
• April 22, 2005 - SB82 - OML Letter on Residency Bill
• April 19, 2005 - HB56 - OML Opposition to Anti-Redlight Camera Law
• March 4, 2005 - Letter to Rep. Oelslager - HB 9 - Ohio Public Records Law Change | Read More
• February 24, 2005 - Testimony on HB41
• February 17, 2005 - Letter to the Governor on State Budget
• February 10, 2005 - Governor's Budget Proposal Information
• Dec. 8, 2004 - Veto Request on H.B. 175
• HB262 - Testimony
• Letter sent to all Ohio House Members on Residency
• HB94 - Testimony on Civil Service
• Testimony Before Senate Ways & Means on Tax Reforms
• Letter to all House Members on Tort Reform
• SB106 - Memo on Tort Reform from OML
• Veto Letter on H.B. 278
• OML Testimony on HB278

PENSION INFORMATION

• June 17, 2005 - OPERS Proposed Legislation Summary
• What's Going on with Pension Reform
• OPERS Adopts Health Care Preservation Plan
• How much Reform is too much Reform?
As everyone has now heard the members of the General Assembly have decided to fix the State’s five pension systems. MORE...

FYI - BID LIMIT INCREASED
The League is still getting questions concerning the increase in bid limits. The increases were in included in HB95, the Biennial Budget Bill. The limit for when cities and villages must put purchases out for competitive bids (the bid limit) was raised from $15,000 to $25,000. This change, inserted at the request of the League took effect September 26, 2003.

Village of Glendale OH municipal building
This is a photo of the way the building looked in 1872 when it was a livery stable. The Village of Glendale restored it into their Administrative Offices in 1995 to exacting standards to reflect the original building design, including materials.

If you would like a photo of your city featured on our web site, please submit to Connie at cretherford@omunileague.org in jpeg or comparable format.