The MOMS Committe Is Back

MOMS is the acronym for "Maintain Old Main Street," a committee that works to help preserve the character of Waynesville's historic Main Street. This committee met March 3, 2009 for the first time in years. We are glad to see MOMS back

Mr. William E. LeMay Is A True Veteran

Mr. William E. LeMay is placing a video camera on his building to monitor The Waynesville Veteran's Memorial Park and will purchase the equipment as well.

Thank you Mr. Willian LeMay

"Madeline Mahafee Day In Waynesville

I attended a 90th birthday party on Saturday, February 28 at Der Dutchman for Madeline Mahafee. As Mayor I declared Saturday, February 28, 2009 to be "Madeline Mahafee Day" in Waynesville. Mrs. Mahafee is truly a beautiful and wonderful lady.

Mayor Earl J. Isaacs

10th Annual Local Government Officials' Conference

The Auditor of State's 10th Annual Local Government Officials' Conference will be held on April 23 and 24, 2009 at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Columbus and is open to all local government officials in Ohio. We are encouraged to participate, which will satisfy continuing education requirements for village clerks, clerk-treasures and fiscal officers.

This conference attracts more than 650 participants, providing an unequaled opportunity for fiscal officers and other local officials to further develop their expertise in government accounting, budgeting and financing, legal compliance, ethics requirements and Ohio's open goverment laws.

I am hoping to sign up for these courses.

1. Fund Accounting for Villages
2. Chart of Accounts for Villages
3. Basic Accounting for Villages
4. Audit Update for Villages
5. Minutes
6. Ohio Ethics Law, "Can I Do That?"
7. How to Catch a Thief
8. Ohio Budgetary Law
9. Open Meetings

Hopefully Council will approve?

Waynesville Benefits from Greater Dayton Area Mayors and Manager's Association

While attending the March 11 Greater Dayton Area Mayors and Manager's Association meeting, I had the opportunity to speak with Don Spang, Executive Director of Miami Valley Regional Planning Commission, about the much needed repairs to the intersection of Route 42 and Route 73. I shared with Mr. Spang that Ron Maag, State Representative, Marty Heide, Director Of Special Projects And Warren County Outreach of Congressman Michael Turner's office were trying to help with the 42 and 73 project. After talking with Mr Sprang, I discovered that we had something incommon--, riding Harley Davidsons.

Mr. Spang said that he thought he could help Waynesville with this project. A few days later, I spoke with him again and he told me that he had made some calls. Next, I received a call from Mr. Smith's office from the State of Ohio Highway Department telling me that the State was making new plans to fix the problem at Routes 42 and 73.

The State will be repaving Route 73 East of 42 all the way to Clarksville Road and Route 73 West of 42 for an unspecified distance. The work is slated to begain in August.

Alliance Of Mayors Met At The Der Dutchman

"Alliance of Mayors"

The first-ever "Alliance of Mayors" was held at Der Dutchman on Saturday, February 28. The six mayors in attendance were from Springboro, Carlisle, Lebanon, South Lebanon, Franklin and Waynesville. I want to thank Der Dutchman and Greg Zemore for the wonderful service.

Next meeting of mayors will be Saturday, March, 28, 2009

Ms. Joette Hightower Replaces Mr. Philpott On Council

Ms. Joette Hightower was appointed to fill Mr. Dick Philpott's vacant council seat March 16, 2009. Ms. Hightower is the new member of the Police Committee.