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AGENDA - TROY PLANNING COMMISSION
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 10, 2010, 3:30 PM,
CITY HALL 2ND FLOOR CONFERENCE ROOM


1.       Minutes – February 24, 2010

2.     Historic District Review – 109 South Walnut Street
Handicap Ramp Installation and other Front Exterior Alterations
Owner:   Residential Supports and Services Inc.
Applicant/Contractor: Jeff Martin
- Commission to Make Decision

3.     Historic District Review – 20 North Cherry Street
Demolition
Owner/Applicant: Miami County Commissioners
- Commission to Make Decision

4.     Other
 
 
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Kevin DeWine, Chairman of the Ohio Republican Party spoke at the March 3, 2010 Tipp City Rotary meeting.  Kevin discussed the current political climate in Ohio, the slate of candidates running for statewide seats in the fall of 2010, and the roles of the Party Chairman and Central Committee.  He then answered a wide variety of questions from the Rotarians.  Pictured are Kevin DeWine (left) and program Chairperson Dr. Jim Ranft.
 
 
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Brandy McFall from Ronald McDonalds House Charities (RHMC) of the Miami Valley Region, Inc. spoke at the Tipp City Rotary Club on February 14, 2010.  Mrs. McFall addressed discussed the ongoing mission of RHMC to provides a temporary home-away-from-home for families of critically ill, hospitalized children and supports efforts that improve children's health within our region.  The RHMC of the Miami Valley Area of service reaches as far north as Lima, Ohio, as far west as Springfield, Ohio, as far South as Lebanon, Ohio and as far east as Richmond, Indiana. In 2009, they served 516 families totaling 3,930 nights of occupancy; this includes 990 adults and 219 siblings of hospitalized children.  The average stay for House guests was 7 to 9 nights.  Guest families of the Ronald McDonald House may either occupy a guest room for an overnight stay or visit the Ronald McDonald House per our Day Use Program.  There is no fee for overnight stays or day guests. The cost associated with guest use is approximately $100 per night of stay, or approximately $30 for a day visit. Pictured are Brandy McFall (left) and Program Chairperson, Simon J. Patry.
 
 
AGENDA - TROY PLANNING COMMISSION
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2010, 3:30 PM,
CITY HALL 2ND FLOOR CONFERENCE ROOM

1.       Minutes – January 27, 2010

2.     Historic District Review – 21 South Plum Street
Sign Installation
Owner:                            Gail Turner, Trustee
Applicant/Contractor:     Quint Creative Group
- Commission to Make Decision

3.     Historic District Review – 17 East Water Street
Fence Installation
Owner/Applicant:            Jeremy Carter
Contractor:                     Jeremy Carter
-Commission to Make Decision

4.     Update to the City of Troy Comprehensive Plan – (Remove from Table)

5.     Martha Harris, of Troy Community Works regarding
Downtown Neighborhood Analysis targeted within the historic core of Troy.
This is a cooperative effort between Troy Main Street, the City of Troy,
and Troy Community Works.

6.     Other
 
 
Anthony Day joined the Tipp City Rotary Club on February 10, 2010.  Anthony is an Associate in the law firm of Lovett & Lovett (www.lovettlawoffice.com), and has recently moved to Tipp City.  Pictured is 2009-2010 President Douglas Thompson (left) presenting Anthony Day with his membership certificate.  The Tipp City Rotary Club meets each Wednesday at noon in the basement of the Monroe Township Building in historic downtown Tipp City.

Additionally, Mike McDermott from Bash Foo Social Media spoke at the Tipp City Rotary Club meeting on February 10, 2010.  Mike shared how useful social media tools are in building communities of people interested in a product or service and then how a business owner could then tap into that energy and discussion. Mike also provided examples of how businesses that do use social media tools to listen to and engage in online conversations can increase their relevance and grow leads into sales. “Facebook.com is the number one destination on the Internet, if you are not using it to market your business, you may be missing out” stated McDermott. Pictured in the photo provided by the Tipp City Rotary Club are Mike McDermott (left) and Program Chairperson Neil Nehring.
 
 
AGENDA - TROY PLANNING COMMISSION
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2010, 3:30 PM,
CITY HALL 2ND FLOOR CONFERENCE ROOM

1.       Minutes – January 27, 2010

2.     Historic District Review – 21 South Plum Street
Sign Installation
Owner:                            Gail Turner, Trustee
Applicant/Contractor:     Quint Creative Group
- Commission to Make Decision

3.     Historic District Review – 17 East Water Street
Fence Installation
Owner/Applicant:            Jeremy Carter
Contractor:                     Jeremy Carter
-Commission to Make Decision

4.     Update to the City of Troy Comprehensive Plan – (Remove from Table)

5.     Other
 
 
Tipp City Rotary President-Elect Mark Mabelitini gave a demonstration of the new Rotary Club website www.tippcityrotary.org at the February 3, 2010 meeting.  Using the website the Rotarians can send emails to the entire club, view a calendar of events, check to see who will be speaking at their meetings, plus a whole lot more.  The Tipp City Rotary Club meets each Wednesday, noon in the basement of the Monroe Township building.
 
 
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Yvonne Lemming from Studio des Parfums spoke at the Tipp City Rotary Club meeting on January 27, 2010.  Yvonne discussed the history of perfume, the history of France as it relates to perfume, and her experience about learning to create custom perfumes.  She talked about the different types of perfume and how best to buy and wear perfume. Pictured in the photo provided by the Tipp City Rotary Club are Yvonne Lemming and Program Chairperson Dean McClurg.
 
 
AGENDA - TROY PLANNING COMMISSION
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 27, 2010, 3:30 PM,
CITY HALL 2ND FLOOR CONFERENCE ROOM

1.       Minutes – January 13, 2010

2.     Historic District Review – 10 North Market Street
New Sign Installation & Relocation of Existing Sign
Owner/Applicant: Christopher R. Bucio
Contractor:            Quaint Creative Group
-Commission to Make Decision

3.     Discussion - Update to the City of Troy Comprehensive Plan
- (Remove from Table)

4.     Discussion - Redistricting of the Central Business District

5.     Other
 
 
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Frances Boynes from the Miami County Park District spoke at the Tipp City Rotary Club on January 20, 2010.  Frances discussed the benefits of outdoor recreation.  Being outside provides a wide variety of physical and mental benefits.  These benefits range from overall better health to improved test scores in school.  The Miami County Park District offers a wide variety of programs to encourage family and children to go outside and play.  For more information on the parks and programs, please visit www.miamicountyparks.com or better yet, get outside and visit your local park.  Pictured are Frances Boynes (left) and Rick Mains Jr, Program Chairperson.