Nick,

I have heard from you and Larry Frimerman only on this subject. I was in 
Denver last week with OKI at a transportation conference and will bring 
myself up to speed on this issue and if no one has any objections, I would 
like to proceed a little differently.

Instead of presenting in a public meeting, I would have no problem meeting 
one on one with each of the commissioners on this issue. This way, I can 
find out where each stands and see what all the facts of the issue are. If 
it appears that we have a serious issue that cannot be resolved, then is 
when I believe we should present a statement and get our point across.

Everyone, please weigh in on this before I proceed.

Sincerely,
Christine Matacic
(513) 779-2659
(513) 652-2659 - cell

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Subject: 800 radio service contract


>I have read in the Hamilton Journal News the Butler County Commissioners 
>are asking the Townships to assume the cost of the maintenance contract for 
>our 800 radios.  When the Commissioners imposed the additional sales tax, 
>they asked for and received the Townships support with the understanding 
>that this tax would be used to fund and maintain the 800 network.  If I 
>remember correctly, Commissioner Furmon even attended a BCTA meeting and 
>assured us the tax would be used for the 800 system including its 
>maintenance and the excess revenue would go to the County general fund.  I 
>have empathy for the Commissioners and their budget problems, but most of 
>us have our own budget crisis.  I don't think any of us have budgeted for 
>radio maintenance.  I feel it would be both more appropriate and effective 
>for Christine, as President of the BCTA, to represent us at a Commission 
>meeting and object to this transfer of cost.
>
> Just my thoughts.  Wondering what everyone else thinks .
>
> Nick
>
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> Nick Schwab
> 6844 Dunwoody Rd
> Oxford, OH 45056
> Phone: (513)756-9576
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