Don Dixon called me tonight and he said it was his understanding that the 1/4% sales tax was to be used to fund the maintenance of the 800 radio system.  As far as he knows this was not changed and he feels the Commissioners should abide by what they promised.  He will check with Chuck and Greg to see what happened.  Christine just might want to talk to the other two and we can make a decision on how to proceed based on the outcome of those talks.

Thanks,
Nick


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Nick Schwab
6844 Dunwoody Rd
Oxford, OH 45056
Phone: (513)756-9576
e-mail: [log in to unmask]

---- Christine Matacic <[log in to unmask]> wrote: 
> 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
> 
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Wednesday, June 03, 2009 2:14 PM
> 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
> >
> > --
> > Nick Schwab
> > 6844 Dunwoody Rd
> > Oxford, OH 45056
> > Phone: (513)756-9576
> > e-mail: [log in to unmask]
> >