March / April 2025 Newsletter

The March/April 2025 Pleasant Hill Echo covers the new Tree City Arbor Day celebration, the village-wide Community Garage Sale, the sidewalk repair program, a base sewage bill increase, landlord tax reporting, RITA income tax info, and a reminder about the upcoming Miami County energy aggregation rollout.

In This Issue

• Tree City USA Arbor Day at Newton School
• Easter Egg Hunts (VFW and Library)
• Village-Wide Community Garage Sale
• Landlord tax reporting requirement
• Sidewalk repair program
• Cemetery clean up deadline
• Base sewage bill increase
• RITA income tax filing
• Property maintenance and ordinance reminders
• Natural gas and electric aggregate program

Tree City USA Arbor Day Celebration

Mike Waller and the Tree Commission are organizing the annual Arbor Day Celebration at Newton Elementary on April 25. Students will help plant a tree and learn about its growth throughout their school years.

Easter Egg Hunts

The Pleasant Hill VFW 6557 on 7578 Fenner Road will hold its annual Easter Egg Hunt for children 10 and under on April 19 at 1:30 pm. The library will also hold an egg hunt (date to be announced).

Community Garage Sale

The Village-wide Garage Sale runs Saturday, April 26 from 9 am to 5 pm. The Exchange and Marathon will be open for food and drinks, and a Salvation Army truck will be at the Church of the Brethren for donations.

Landlord Tax Reporting

Per Tax Ordinance 1095v3, landlords must submit basic information about Village tenants by January 31 each year. Forms were mailed; landlords missing one should contact Denis Aslinger at 937-676-3321. There is a penalty for noncompliance.

Sidewalk Repair Program

The Village is launching a sidewalk repair program for safety, accessibility, stormwater management, and property values. Identified sidewalks will receive notice with cost. Property owners may use their own contractor to specifications. Invoices will be sent for Village-completed work, with unpaid amounts assessed to property taxes in the fall.

Cemetery Clean Up

Cemetery decorations interfering with grounds keeping will be removed after March 18 and throughout the mowing season (April to October). Residents should retrieve items from gravesites in mowing areas.

Sewage Bill Increase

The base sewage bill will increase by $2.00 starting with the 3rd bill of the year to balance income and expense, per newly passed Ordinance 1160.

Income Tax (RITA)

The Regional Income Tax Agency (RITA) helps the Village collect income tax. Residents should expect statements from RITA. Filing questions can go to the Village office at 937-676-3321 or RITA at 800-860-7482.

Property Maintenance Reminders

Common ordinance violations from last summer include trees/shrubs/grass (1073), exterior property maintenance (1094), junk motor vehicles (1107), animal nuisance (1013), trailer parking (1048), and swimming pool permits (1083). County grants are available for home repair for income-qualified residents.

Miami County Energy Aggregate

Residents will receive a letter in May or June proposing rates for natural gas and electric through the Miami County Aggregate. Residents are automatically enrolled and can opt out. Bob Snavely (Palmer Energy, 419-491-1004, bsnavely@palmerenergy.com) is the energy consultant for questions.

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