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The Village of Indian Hill
Important Village Phone Numbers
Emergency Police / Fire 911
Administration Office
6525 Drake Road
Cincinnati, Ohio 45243
561-6500
 City Manager
 Assistant City Manager
 Zoning questions
 Finance / Tax Office
 Bridle Trail membership
 Gun Club membership
 Clerk of Mayor’s Court
Administration Office
Phinney House (located behind Administration Offices)
561-6500 or dial direct
 Health Department 979-6220
 Recreation 979-6212
Fire Department www.mihjfd.or g
6475 Drake Road
Cincinnati, Ohio 45243
561-7926 (non-emergency)
 Reflective address signs
Rangers Station
6525 Drake Road
Cincinnati, Ohio 45243
561-7000 (non-emergency)
 Police
 Unoccupied home reports
 Hunting program
Rowe Arboretum
4600 Muchmore Road
Cincinnati, Ohio 45243
561-5151
 Membership
 Donations
Public Works
7100 State Route 126
Milford, Ohio 45105
831-3712
 Public Works Superintendent
 Trash pickup
 Special pickups
 Recycling pickup
 Yard waste removal
 Livingston Lodge rental
Indian Hill Water Works (Plant)
7100 State Route 126
Milford, Ohio 45105
831-3885
 Water Works Superintendent
Indian Hill Water Works Billing Office
6525 Drake Road
Cincinnati, Ohio 45243
561-6679
 Billing questions
 Service problems
 Account information/changes
Indian Hill Recreation Commission
979-6212
www.ihrecsports.com
Village of Indian Hill Website
www.ihill.org
 View Village calendar
 View garbage & recycling schedules
 View past issues of Indian Hill Bulletin
 View City Ordinances
 Download and print site clearance release form
 Download and print unoccupied home report
 Download and print tax forms
VILLAGE OF INDIAN HILL
OFFICIAL REGISTER
6525 Drake Road, Cincinnati, Ohio 45243
(513) 561-6500
www.ihill.org
COUNCIL MEMBERS
(Effective December 1, 2013)
Daniel Feigelson
Mark Kuenning
John Armstrong, Molly R. Barber, Melissa Cowan, Donald McGraw and Abbot Thayer
Mayor
Vice Mayor
VILLAGE OFFICIALS
Dina C. Minneci, City Manager
Jon West, Asst. City Manager
Donald L. Crain, City Solicitor
Paul C. Riordan, Clerk-Comptroller
Scott Gully, Finance Director/Tax Commissioner
Chuck Schlie, Chief of Police
Stephen M. Ashbrock, Fire Chief
Jason Adkins, Superintendent Public Works/Water Works Superintendent
Water Works Business Office
Water Works Plant
561-6500
561-6500
561-6500
561-6500
561-6500
561-7000
561-7926
831-3712
561-6679
831-3885
PLANNING COMMISSION
Paul F. Madden (Chairman), Joe Rhodenbaugh, Rita Stolper, Abbot A. Thayer and Richard C. Wiggers
GREEN AREAS ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Jon West (Contact regarding donations to Green Areas Fund)
Village Staff
INDIAN HILL EXEMPTED VILLAGE SCHOOL DISTRICT
Indian Hill School Administration Office
272-4500
School Board Members: Tim Sharp (President) Kim Martin Lewis (Vice President), Eddie Hooker,
Elizabeth Johnston and Eric Lutz
Dr. Mark T. Miles, Superintendent
Julia J. Toth, Treasurer
Mrs. Cindy L. Ketterer, Supervisor of Transportation
Indian Hill High School
Indian Hill Middle
Indian Hill Elementary School
Indian Hill Primary School
272-4500
272-4522
272-4531
272-4550
272-4642
272-4703
272-4754
VILLAGE OF INDIAN HILL
History of the Village
The single most compelling quality of Indian Hill is its Village atmosphere. With a population of
around 5,900 people, it is technically a City but its life style over the years has remained constant, that of a
residential community of dedicated citizens trying to preserve the country atmosphere and the gifts nature has
bestowed upon it. Its verdant terrain has a magnetism that attracts citizens who are willing to do something
about the quality of their "at home" existence. This state of mind perhaps, is vestigial of the Village's earliest
days.
The nearly 20 square miles, now known as Indian Hill, was first eyed by the Indian tribes of the
Shawnee, Miami and Delaware. From their villages at Pickaway and Chillicothe they came to hunt the
wooded slopes and fish the clear streams. Some of the main thoroughfares of the Village follow the early
Indian trails.
In 1787, Major Benjamin Stites, a veteran of the Revolutionary War, was with a surveying party
coming down the Ohio River, when he was impressed by the strategic value as well as the beauty of the area
between the two Miami Rivers. He returned east and interested Judge John Symmes in its purchase. When
Symmes bought close to a million acres from the United States Government, he sold the 10,000 acres
adjacent to the Ohio and Little Miami Rivers to Stites for $.66 an acre. This parcel of land encompassed
Indian Hill. Newtown was among the first settlements and it was not long before some of the families moved
from that settlement up the hillside to make their homes. In the early pioneer days there were many
encounters with the Indians.
LEGEND
One such involved the Indians stealing three horses from the settlement at
Nelson's Station (Madisonville). The settlers pursued them, and shot the one
Indian who was unfortunate enough to have selected a lame horse. Years later,
his body was found on a farm on a hill above Madisonville, giving the name
Indian Hill to our rural community.
By the early 1800's the Indians had moved westward, the settlers were able to farm, run their grist,
saw and paper mills, build comfortable homes, and organize the community about them. Three schools were
built, all of which are still standing. The first church, Armstrong Chapel, was built on property given by
Nathaniel Armstrong, a prosperous mill operator. The men of the community formed the bricks from clay on
the property, cut the beams, and forged the hardware. The cemetery predates the church. Soldiers from
nearly every U. S. war, including the Revolutionary War, are buried there.
By the end of the 19th century, the area was a farming community of about 500 residents, many of who were
descendants of the early pioneer families.
In the early part of the 1900's, in order to escape the heat of the city, a few Cincinnatians began to
come for the summer. They purchased farms or visited relatives. The virginal beauty of its hillsides attracted
more and more Cincinnatians, and by the late 1920's it began to develop into a suburban residential
community. By the late 1930's its citizens became concerned about protecting the handsome woodlands from
the discordant elements that were beginning to plague the outskirts of major cities. Thus, it was incorporated
in 1941. With tight zoning, imaginative leadership, and suburban planning, created and guided by the
personal efforts of its residents, the Village has been able to meet the pressing demands for housing that began
after World War II and yet maintain its rural atmosphere.
The Village is governed by an elected council and professional manager. It has:
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Quality education, both public and private
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Its own water supply
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Exceptionally fine police and fire protection
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Varied and well patronized recreational facilities
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Its own service department for waste disposal and road maintenance
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Three churches, boy scouts, girl scouts, and numerous cultural and garden clubs
The Village has always had a green thumb, and affinity for open space. This is manifest in the Green
Areas program, which, through purchase and gifts, has created an almost unbroken arc of greenery around and
through the Village.
Life in Indian Hill is still full of the blessings of nature and the large and small kindness that make a
community human.
VILLAGE OF INDIAN HILL
History of the Rangers
Colonel Chuck Schlie
Chief of Police
(513) 561-7000
In February of 1903 a group of residents incorporated the Indian Hill Horse Rangers. The group was
comprised of volunteers. In 1910, the Charter from the Ohio Secretary of State was changed to the Indian Hill
"Rangers".
By 1929 Indian Hill began to grow and develop into a suburban residential area with a need for fulltime professional policemen. Sergeant Lynn Black was recruited from the West Virginia State Police for the
job of Police Chief. On February 15, 1931 Sergeant Black resigned to head the newly formed Hamilton
County Police Patrol and later left there to organize the Ohio State Highway Patrol in 1933.
Captain H. E. Wilson replaced Lynn Black as Chief of Police of the Rangers and remained Chief for
more than 25 years until his retirement in 1958.
Colonel John H. Diekmeyer replaced Captain Wilson as Chief of Police in 1958 and remained Chief
until his retirement in 1975 with forty (40) years of service to the Village of Indian Hill.
Colonel William R. Barnett replaced Colonel Diekmeyer as Chief of the Rangers in 1975 and remained
Chief until his retirement in 1982 with thirty-three (33) years of service.
Colonel William C. Wiebold joined the Rangers in 1961 and replaced Colonel Barnett as Chief in
1982. He retired in 1995 after thirty-three (33) years of service.
Colonel Larry H. Chadwell joined the Rangers in 1975 and replaced Colonel Wiebold in 1995. He
retired in 1999 after twenty-three (23) years of service.
Chief Will McQueen was promoted to the rank of Colonel in June of 1999 and replaced Colonel
Chadwell. He retired in 2007 with over 30 years of service.
Chief Charles Schlie joined the Rangers in 1994 and replaced Colonel McQueen in January of 2007.
He leads the Indian Hill Rangers with enthusiasm and attitude towards community policing.
As the need grew, the strength of the Rangers increased from two (2) full-time officers in 1929 to the
present strength of twenty-five (25), and from a non-profit volunteer association to an efficient, well equipped,
well staffed Police Department.
The Indian Hill Rangers have always been a progressive department, having the very first police radios,
radar, breathalyzer and other special equipment. The Rangers have initiated many regional programs such as
the Regional Enforcement Narcotics Unit, the Police Intelligence Coordinating Agency and the Inter-state
Crime Unit. In 1985 the Indian Hill Police Department became the first Police Department in Ohio and the
sixth in the nation to receive National Accreditation.
The Rangers attempt to provide a service which is beyond what one might expect to receive from a
police department. Violators of the law should not expect special consideration. All matters are handled in a
personal and professional manner.
"The Indian Hill Rangers would like to assure the community that it's law enforcement agency is
committed to the provisions of service of the highest quality twenty four hours each day, and that its' policies
and procedures are effective and responsive on the one hand and fair and equitable on the other".
VILLAGE OF INDIAN HILL
History of the Water Works System
Jason Adkins, Superintendent
(513) 576-8460
Water is most important to the development of any new area. Prior to the early 1920s the residents
of Indian Hill relied on wells and cisterns as their only supply of water. In 1926, the Cincinnati Water
Works set up a water district in the Madisonville area and brought water from Madisonville to Indian Hill,
but only on a few major roads. Individual property owners paid for, owned, and maintained these water
main extensions.
To insure equal water pressure throughout the system and to supply the demands of an everincreasing population, the City of Cincinnati constructed a water storage tower just west of Miami Road,
near Brill Road. Construction of the French Provincial style water tower was started in 1933 and completed
in 1936 by PWA labor. Its capacity of 500,000 gallons improved the water service considerably.
The Village incorporated in 1941, and the need for an independent water supply quickly became
apparent when a strike at the Cincinnati Water Works left Indian Hill without pressure. Indian Hill made an
agreement with Milford Water Works to avoid this situation in the future. During the "1937 Flood", Milford
had furnished Indian Hill and Madeira water by pumping it through the lines with one of their fire trucks.
In 1942, Alfred Lefeber and Associates were employed to complete an engineering study to
determine the deficiencies of the existing water system and to make recommendations for providing an
adequate water supply for Indian Hill. Test wells were bored with good results but the project was
temporarily shelved when the United States entered World War II.
The necessity of an autonomous water system was brought into sharp focus in the late 1940s when
the Ohio Supreme Court ruled that the City of Cincinnati had the right to refuse to supply water to an area
outside its corporate limits and subsequently did refuse to furnish water to the Indian Hill Acres Subdivision.
In 1948, it was decided to establish an independent water works with a softening plant and pumping
facilities, which was to be located near the east end of Kugler Mill Road in the Little Miami River gravel
deposits. In May 1949, the Village purchased the water tower on Miami Road and water mains on Given
and Kugler Mill Roads from the City of Cincinnati. In June 1949, the cornerstone was laid for the water
treatment plant and by November 1949, the plant was in operation, with two wells, two water-softening
units, two high service pumps and chlorination equipment. On Saturday morning, November 26, 1949, the
Cincinnati valve was closed, only to be opened in the future during an emergency.
Surrounding areas were anxious to receive water from Indian Hill. The Village agreed to supply
Terrace Park, Madeira, and Camp Dennison but rejected Miamiville’s request. In 1950, it was estimated that
150 million gallons would be pumped annually, but by 1952 the demand resulted in 312 million gallons being
pumped. A third well, a third softener, and a third high service pump were added in 1951, providing a
maximum pumping capacity of 1.5 MGD (million gallons per day).
In 1952, the Indian Hill Water Works entered into a contract with the Cincinnati Water Works to
supply water to the Village in case of an emergency. This contract is still in effect today and has been used
only on very rare occasions over the years.
Interest in fluoridation as early as 1954 led to a survey of the Village. As a result of this survey,
equipment to regulate the amount of fluoride in the water was installed in 1961. On March 14, 1961, 0.7 parts
per million (ppm) supplemental fluoride was added to Indian Hill water which already contained 0.3 ppm of
natural fluoride, reaching an optimum of l.0 ppm.
In 1964-1965, two capital improvements were completed when a 16" transmission main was installed
from the plant to the intersection of Shawnee Run and Miami Roads, and a two million gallon underground
reservoir was built in the elevated tank area on Miami Road.
The Water Works dealt with two major problems in 1968. The Little Miami River flooded, resulting in
major damage to the riverbank along the well field. With the help of our local Congressman, the Corps of
Engineers made the required repairs. Also, the Insurance Services of Ohio reported serious fire flow
deficiencies existing within the Indian Hill distribution system. A Master Plan was drawn up to eliminate this
situation requiring major water main installations. The last project in this plan was completed in September
1986.
Over the years, more wells were added with the eighth well being installed on the west side of the Little
Miami River in 1974. The elevated tank was overhauled both inside and outside in 1976.
In 1977, the water treatment plant began Phase I in its quest to fully automate the treatment and
pumping facilities. When Phase II was completed in 1978, Indian Hill became the only fully automated,
municipally-owned water plant in this part of the country.
The Water Works office converted to automated billing, and the system became operational when the
first computerized bills were mailed in October, 1986. That same year also saw the completion of the
distribution upgrade previously outlined by the Ohio Insurance Services Group. These improvements provided
at least the minimum fire protection water at each fire hydrant within the distribution system.
Between 1986 and 1989, 1.2 million gallons of underground storage was added at the Elevated Tank
area, and a storage and pumping project was completed at the treatment plant.
Following a severe drought and subsequent sprinkling bans in 1988, a number of major improvements
were engineered to improve the distribution and treatment systems. Plans included installation of a 20"
transmission main from the treatment plant to Given Road and a 16" main from Given to Drake Road. This
transmission main replaced an existing 8" main, which had limited the capacity of delivering an adequate
volume of water from the low elevations to the higher elevations surrounding the tower area.
By 1991, the treatment plant capacity had been doubled from 3 MGD to 6 MGD. The new equipment
included four new softening units, two new brine storage tanks, and dehumidification for the entire plant.
The cost for these projects totaled $2.75 million. In order to reach additional raw water on the east side of the
Little Miami River, it was necessary to construct a 16" main beneath the river. Three additional wells were
constructed between 1993 and 2000 to pump water from the east side of the river to the treatment plant on the
west side.
In early 2003, the Water Works began a water meter replacement program that will enable meters to
be read via radio frequency, improving the efficiency of the work force, and affording less inconvenience to
customers with inside meters. This program is scheduled for completion within six years.
After fifty-plus years of service, the Indian Hill Water System is continuing to make improvements.
The Village is fortunate to have a water resource supplied by a scenic river that produces the same raw water
quality today that was available some fifty years ago.
Village Of Indian Hill
History of the Fire Department
Stephen M. Ashbrock
Fire Chief
(513) 561-7926
The Madeira & Indian Hill Joint Fire District has existed for over 75 years and is one of the oldest cooperative
arrangements between neighboring jurisdictions to provide fire and emergency medical services to their
citizens in the area.
Originally organized as the Madeira Volunteer Fire Co., there have been several name iterations prior to the
present Madeira & Indian Hill Joint Fire District.
Funding for early operations of the Madeira & Vicinity Fire Company came from the sale of "stock" to the
residents of the area in 1927, when the first Board of Trustees was established.
The first full-time position was created with the employment of a Fire Chief in 1940. By 1950, four full-time
positions were staffed. By 1962, 5 full-time positions were staffed and this number increased incrementally
until the current complement of 16 career positions was established in 1985.
Prior to 1985, the "fire company”, a private, non-profit organization, provided fire suppression and emergency
medical services under contract with Madeira and Indian Hill. In 1985, the organization became a "joint fire
district" under Ohio law and reorganized to its present form. The District is overseen by a 12 member Board of
Trustees, composed of 6 members from Madeira and 6 members from Indian Hill.
We provide fire, emergency medical, inspection and prevention services to the 14,830 residents of our member
communities through what is termed a "combination" department-meaning we have both career and paid-percall or part-time employees.
Eight persons have served the residents of Madeira and Indian Hill as Fire Chief: Nelson Maham (1927),
Howard Dodson (1927), Warren Finch (1928-1933), Floyd Nelson (1933-1960), Cliff Behrman (1960-1976),
Edward Lewis (1976-1980), Robert Coy (1980-1999) and Stephen Ashbrock, the present Fire Chief.
VILLAGE OF INDIAN HILL
Public Works / Service Department
Jason Adkins, Superintendent
(513) 831-3712
The Public Works / Service Department provides a broad range of public services and maintenance
throughout the Village. This includes areas such as: roads, Village right-of-way, public buildings and
grounds, green areas, parks, recreational facilities, bridle trails, storm water drainage systems, snow and ice
control. We also provide waste collection, recycle collection, and a special pickup program that includes yard
waste and miscellaneous items.
We have a staff of thirty-five (35) full-time dedicated employees who take pride in their work to
maintain and preserve the character of the Village. Our goal is building and maintaining an organizational
partnership; dedicated to service, committed to excellence and the preservation of the character of the Village.
VILLAGE OF INDIAN HILL
PUBLIC WORKS
WASTE COLLECTION
Waste collection routes are scheduled for Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. Holidays,
falling on a regularly scheduled day, will be re-scheduled for Monday or Friday. You will be given a notice
of change by your route driver and a notice will appear in the Indian Hill Bulletin.
Garbage need not be taken to the curb. The trucks will come into the driveway. Trash is to be placed
in closed containers of no larger than 32 gallon capacity and must weigh no more than 50 pounds.
YARD WASTE COLLECTION
Bags of grass, weeds, leaves and small amounts of sticks or twigs ties in bundles will be picked up at
no charge, but you must call 831-3712. Leaves must be bagged - preferably in brown paper bags. WE WILL
NOT PICK UP LOOSE LEAVES. Yard waste will not be picked up with your regular weekly garbage, due
to our truck capacity and landfill restrictions for yard waste.
Note: Due to Hamilton County Waste District and EPA Restrictions yard waste programs such as grass pick
up may include a service charge for disposal.
SPECIAL PICK-UPS
Moving boxes, cleaning trash, and appliances must be outside or in garage. Brush must be piled up
for easy access to truck and loader. Length of branches should be 6 to 8 feet long.
Minimum Charge
$10.00
Man/hours (15 mins.)
$10.00
Man/hours (30 mins.)
$30.00
Man/hours (45 mins.)
$50.00
One Man/hour
$70.00
If 2 men/trucks are used
$90.00
*** Monday is the best day for a special pick-up. ***
NOTICE: TO ALL RESIDENTS HAVING ANY BUILDING OR REMODELING DONE
Debris must be hauled away by the contractor or a dumpster trailer. The Service Department is not
responsible for hauling away construction material, regardless of who is doing the work.
VILLAGE OF INDIAN HILL
Waste Collection
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
Ahwenasa Lane
Algonquin Drive
Brill Road
Brillwood Lane
Camaridge Lane
Camaridge Place
Cayuga Drive
Chumani Lane
Councilrock Lane
Foxgate Lane
Graves Road
Graves Lake Drive
Graydonmeadow Lane
Hilltop Lane
Hobbit Road
Indian Heights Drive
Indian Hill Road
Indian Hill Trail
Indian Ridge Lane
Indian Run
Ivyfarm Road
Miami Road
Mohican Lane
Noel Lane
Pamlico Lane
Rockhill Lane
Sorrel Lane
Stonebarn Road
Sugarun Lane
Surreyhill Lane
Taft Place
Tecumseh Trail
Waring Drive
Willow Hills Lane
Wm. H. Harrison Lane
Adams Avenue
Alberly Lane
Annesdale Drive
Arapaho Lane
Beacon Hill Road
Burley Hills Drive
Camargo Club Drive
Chinquapin Lane
Crabtree Lane
Demar Road
Drake Road
Drewry Farm Lane
Druwood Lane
Eustisfarm Lane
Greylock Drive
Hawkridge Road
Holly Hill
Hunters Trail
Loneoak Court
Marblehead Drive
McCane Lane
Miralake Drive
Muchmore Point Lane
Muchmore Road
N. Clippinger Drive
Old Stable Road
Park Road
Peregrine Lane
Post & Rail
Rettig Lane
S. Clippinger Lane
Sanderson Place
Sentinel Ridge
Shadyglen Road
Shawnee Pines
Shawnee Ridge Lane
Shawnee Run Road
Summerhouse Road
Tangleridge Lane
Towhee Lane
Tupelo Lane
Varner Road
Walnut Woods
Walton Creek Road
Wyman Lane
Beech Trail
Blome Road
Blue Cut Lane
Bridgewater Lane
Buckingham Road
Calderwood Lane
Camargo Road
Camargo Pines
Cunningham Road
Deep Run Lane
Deer Crossing
Eagle Ridge Drive
Finley Lane
Fox Cub Lane
Fox Hollow
Given Road
Hoffman Farm Lane
Jackson Road
Keller Road
Kroger Farm Road
Kugler Mill Road
Loveland-Madeira Road
Manor Hill
Meadowgrove Lane
Old Hickory Drive
Old Hickory Lane
Old Indian Hill Road
Pipewell Road
Ravenswalk Lane
Red Fox Lane
Redbirdhollow Lane
Sleepy Hollow Drive
Spiritwood Court
Spooky Hollow Road
Spooky Ridge Lane
Whitegate Lane
Willow Run Court
Abbington Ridge
Brokensound Lane
Carolines Trail
Carriage Trail
Fawnmeadow Lane
Green Meadow Lane
Hopewell Road
Lakewood Lane
Old Carriage Trail
Perin Road
Remington Road
Stone Snail Court
Tall Trail
Weil Road
Whisperinghills Lane
NEW STREETS
Arborcreek Lane
Beaufort Hunt Lane
Larking Drive
VILLAGE OF INDIAN HILL
W e R e c y c l e. . . .W e C a r e !
The Recycling Program is bi-weekly with the scheduled pickup for recycling is every other
week on the same day as your garbage pickup. Since this service is bi-weekly, each resident will
receive a calendar identifying the days of each month that your commodities will be collected.
Holidays that fall on a scheduled pickup day will be changed to Monday or Friday. Participants in the
Village Recycling Program will receive bins provided by the Public Works Department. To ensure
compatibility with our system, toters are available for purchase in 2008 by calling the Public Works
Department at 831-3712. Recyclables should be properly rinsed and placed in the bins or toter.
Please refrain from using any unauthorized containers.
WHAT'S RECYCLABLE?
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Paper and Cardboard
Newspaper, mixed paper, office paper, magazines, milk cartons, cereal boxes, junk mail and
cardboard are ALL ACCEPTABLE. Boxes must be empty and broken down. Large amounts
of boxes must be scheduled as a special pickup by calling the Public Works Department at
831-3712.
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Glass
All colored bottles and jars are accepted. Please, no used pesticide or herbicide containers,
window glass, light bulbs, mirrors or ceramics.
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Plastic
All plastic bottles and jars with a #1 or #2 Recycling symbol on the bottom. Please, no plastic
containers such at butter tubs, microwave trays, salad trays, yogurt cups, car oil or pesticide
bottles, Styrofoam or plastic bags.
No plastic bags or styrofoam!
*
Aluminum Beverage and steel food cans
Soda, pop, beer, steel food or soup cans are acceptable. Be sure to remove labels and properly
rinse.
The above mentioned items are only collected on the regularly scheduled recycling day. For
questions, comments or pricing on the new toters, please call 513-831-3712.
VILLAGE OF INDIAN HILL
TAXES
Mr. Scott Gully
Tax Commissioner
(513) 979-6219
In 1973, an income tax was levied by Charter Amendment at the rate of .5%. Since that time, the
highest rate was .7% for 1978 tax returns and the lowest rate was .2% for 2001 returns. The current rate
is .575%. The Indian Hill tax is based on the Ohio Adjusted Gross Income and a copy of the Ohio State
Individual Tax Return must accompany the Indian Hill return.
Most Common Questions
Who must file?
Every individual and every business whose residence was within the Village of Indian Hill during any
part of the period January 1st to December 31st and has income in excess of $5,000. If income is less than
$5,000., no tax is due, however a return must be filed if a State of Ohio return is filed. Otherwise, the
"Information Form" at the bottom of the tax form should be completed and mailed to the tax office.
When should I file?
The return is due by April 30th of the following year for calendar year taxpayers. Fiscal year taxpayers
are required to file within four (4) months from the end of the fiscal year of period.
Are estimated payments due during the year?
Estimated payments are not required to be made during the current tax year.
How do I secure an extension?
An extension may be secured by requesting same from the Indian Hill Tax Commissioner and making a
payment of at least 80% of the estimated tax to be due. This request and prepayment must be received by the
Tax Commissioner no later than the due date of the return. A Federal tax extension does not create an
automatic Indian Hill extension.
If I pay tax to another community, do I receive credit on my Indian Hill tax?
The Indian Hill Tax is non-reciprocal. Taxes paid to another community do not change the amount due
to Indian Hill.
If I moved into or out of Indian Hill during the tax year, do I have to pay the tax for the entire year?
The income for the year you move into or out of Indian Hill may be pro-rated so that the tax is paid
only on the income received while an Indian Hill resident.
Is there any income taxable to the state that is not taxable to the Village?
If Ohio Adjusted Gross income is less than $5,000, no tax is due. However, if you file a state of Ohio
tax return, you will still need to file with Indian Hill even though no tax is due.
Ohio State Teachers Retirement System (STRS), Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), Police
& Firemen Retirement Systems of Ohio (P & FRS), and City of Cincinnati pensions are not taxable.
Other retirement income received on account of retirement and for which a credit may be taken on the
state of Ohio individual tax return may be deducted up to the amount included in Ohio Adjusted Gross Income
not to exceed $4000.
VILLAGE OF INDIAN HILL
Health Department
(513) 979-6220
The Village contracts with the Hamilton County General Health District for most public health
services. District health services may be accessed by calling (513) 946-7800.
The Village Heath Department is responsible for annual and complaint related inspections regarding
the operation and repair of Household Sewage Disposal Systems. The Village inspectors carry proper
identification and are instructed to contact residents, who are home, prior to inspecting the systems.
Hamilton County maintains a list of registered service providers and system installers. If a resident
needs to hire a contractor, this list is available from the Indian Hill Health Department.
Any questions concerning the Health Department should be directed to Rick Robinson, Health
Department Inspector, by calling 979-6220.
VILLAGE OF INDIAN HILL
Recreation Commission Information
www.ihrecsports.com
Chairman
John Blazic
Vice Chairman
Bruce Ferguson
Treasurer
Dan Robinett
Secretary
John Meegan
Village Council Liaison
Keith Rabenold
Recreation Program Coordinator
Jack Alley
Indian Hill High School Athletic Director
Jeff Zidron
Baseball: (Spring)
Chairman
Gary Reich
John McClure
Softball: (Spring)
Mark Robertson
Chairman
T-Ball: (Spring)
Joe Hodge
Chairman
Basketball: (Winter)
John Blazic
Jack Alley
Co-Chairman
Co-Chairman
Instructional Basketball: (Winter)
Terry Dammeyer
Chairman
Soccer: (Fall & Spring)
Eric Johnson
Chairman
Becky Ford
Boy’s Soccer
Karen Billock
Girl’s Soccer
Track: (Spring)
Jim Klaserner
Chairman
Cross Country: (Fall)
Susan Schoeny
Chairman
Tennis:
Moira Grainger
Chairman
Lacrosse:
Gordon Wright
Chairman
Cheerleading:
Leigh Anne Meurer
Chairman
Volleyball
Sherri Henry
Chairman
VILLAGE OF INDIAN HILL
Shooting Club
Tom Kanis, Supervisor
Shooting Hours
Rifle & Pistol
Saturday
Sunday
9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
9:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Skeet & Trap
Tuesday
Thursday
Saturday
Sunday
6:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
6:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
If you wish to shoot on another day, an appointment can be made by calling the Range Supervisor during operation hours, 831-0994.
Membership information is available at the Village Administration Office, 561-6500.
Membership Fees
Resident
Non-Resident
$125.00
* $200.00
*Notice to new non-resident members: There is a one-time initiation fee of $50.00 in addition to the membership fee.
Memberships are limited to head of household, spouse, children under the age of twenty-one and dependent
children under the age of twenty-five.
Rates Charged
Skeet & Trap
Sporting Clay
Rifle Fees
Shells – 12 & 20 gauge
Shells – 20, 28 & 410 gauge
Member
Guests
$4.00/round
$5.50/round
$4.00/day
$8.00/box
$14.00/box
$5.00/round
$7.00/round
$5.00/day
$8.00/box
$14.00/day
Note: All prices are subject to change.
VILLAGE OF INDIAN HILL
BRIDLE TRAIL LICENSE INFORMATION
(513) 561-6500
Bridle Trail Fees
Residents
Individual Membership:
$75.00 for each rider.
Family Memberships:
$150.00 for the first two riders and $15.00 for each
additional family member. Must be immediate
family under the age of 21.
Non-Residents
Individual Membership:
$100.00 for each rider with a one time initiation fee of $150.00.
Family Memberships:
$200.00 for the first two riders and $20.00 for each
additional family member. Must be immediate
family under the age of 21. There is also a one time
initiation fee of $150.00 per rider.
Guest Passes
$5.00 per day for each resident guest and $10.00 per day for each non-resident
guest.
NOTE: All guests must ride with a licensed member of the Indian Hill Bridle
Trails. If daily permits to any one guest exceeds twelve times in one year, they
will be asked to purchase a yearly license.
Membership Year
June 1st through May 31st
Half-Year Memberships
Available only after December 1st.
1/2 of the above prices.
VILLAGE OF INDIAN HILL
Bridle Trail Rules & Regulations for Horseback & Pony Riders
As a holder of a license and/or daily permit to ride on the public and private trails of Indian Hill, I agree:
1.
To refrain from riding on posted property.
2.
To close all gates as I pass through them.
3.
To protect property ridden over and all stock.
4.
Not to have in my company, when riding, any dog or dogs, which could endanger any person or pets or
animals of any person.
5.
That riding is by license and/or daily permit only and that permission to ride on any property may be
revoked at any time by the owner, and that no prescriptive rights are being acquired by me.
6.
To, and I hereby do, release and relieve any property owner and Indian Hill of any liability for injury
sustained by me while riding on the public or private trails of or within Indian Hill.
7.
That the issuance of a license and/or daily permit to me gives me no rights against Indian Hill for any
injury while riding on the public or private trails of or within Indian Hill.
8.
That any license, daily or yearly, may be revoked on order of the Village Manager for violation of
Rules and Regulations after a hearing before the Village Manager.
9.
That these Rules & Regulations may be amended from time to time by the Council of Indian Hill, and I
will be bound by the same to the same extent as I am bound by these Rules & Regulations.
10.
To carry my license and/or daily permit with me at all times for identification.
NOTE:
Any person(s) wishing to obtain a Bridle Trail License must sign this document. The Village
will retain one copy and you as the licensee will have a copy of the above stated Rules &
Regulations.
VILLAGE OF INDIAN HILL
HORSE STABLES
Camargo Stables
Marianne Murphy, Owner
8605 Shawnee Run Road
Cincinnati, Ohio 45243
Boarding, teaching & training
Derbyshire Stables 513-831-3219
Bill & Nancy Cole, Owners 513-483-4290
7730 Camp Road
Camp Dennison, Ohio 45111
Full care boarding, training, horse leasing & lessons
Large indoor and 2 outdoor arenas
513-561-8101
Fax
513-831-3249
Grob Stables
William Grob, Owner
7405 Given Road
Cincinnati, Ohio 45243
General boarding
513-561-7650
Glengarith Farm
Mrs. Jerome (Nonny) Rich
9615 Shawnee Run Road
Cincinnati, Ohio 45243
513-831-0277
513-831-7411
Twin Hopes Farm - Morrow, OH
Helen Andrews, Owner
8655 Given Road
Cincinnati, Ohio 45243
Care, foaling, & sale of horses
513-793-6966
VILLAGE OF INDIAN HILL
CHURCHES
Armstrong Chapel
United Methodist Church
5125 Drake Road
Cincinnati, OH 45243
www.armstrongchapel.org
513-561-4220
Cincinnati Friends Meeting
8075 Keller Road
Cincinnati, OH 45243
www.cincinnatifriends.org
513-791-0788
Indian Hill Church
Episcopal-Presbyterian
6000 Drake Road
Cincinnati, OH 45243
www.indianhillchurch.org
513-561-6806
St. Gertrude Church
7630 Shawnee Run Road
Cincinnati, OH 45243
www.stgertrude.org
513-561-5954
513-561-8020
Sonrise Community Church
8136 Wooster Pike
Cincinnati, OH 45227
www.sunrise-church.com
513-576-6000
Horizon Community Church
3950 Newtown Road
Cincinnati, OH 45244
www.horizoncc.com
513-272-5800
VILLAGE OF INDIAN HILL
Newspapers
Indian Hill Bulletin
6525 Drake Road
Cincinnati, Ohio 45243
513-561-6500
Indian Hill Living
c/o Community Publications, Inc.
179 Fairfield Avenue
Bellevue, Kentucky 41073
859-291-1412
Indian Hill Journal
394 Wards Corner Road
Suite 170
Cincinnati, Ohio 45140
513-248-8600
Cincinnati Enquirer
312 Elm Street
Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
513-721-2700
VILLAGE OF INDIAN HILL
Books
The Charter -- No Cost
Green Areas Study published by Gr een Ar eas Advisor y Committee -- $10.00 each. Please make checks
payable to: Village of Indian Hill
Indian Hill Directory published ever y two year s by the Indian Hill Boy Scouts -- $10.00 each. Please
make checks payable to: Indian Hill Directories
Zoning Ordinance, Subdivision Ordinance, Land Use Objectives & Policies and Personal Wireless
Service Facilities Ordinance & Agreement - sold as a set -- $10.00 each set. Please make checks payable to:
Village of Indian Hill
Treasured Landmarks of Indian Hill published by Vir ginia S. White -- $26.50 each. Please make checks
payable to: The Indian Hill Historical Society
Hither and Yon on Indian Hill published by Eleanor Gholson Taft and edited by Mona Har r op Str ong -$20.00 each. Please make checks payable to: The Indian Hill Historical Society
From Camargo to Indian Hill, Revised and Enlar ged, published by Vir ginia S. White -- $79.50 each.
Please make checks payable to: The Indian Hill Historical Society
Video Tapes
An Indian Hill Scrapbook -- $10.00, please make checks payable to: Indian Hill Historical Society
Village of Indian Hill
2016 Bulletin Schedule
Deadline
1/15/2016
2/12/2016
3/11/2016
4/8/2016
5/6/2016
6/3/2016
8/12/2016
9/9/2016
10/7/2016
11/4/2016
12/2/2016
Mailing date
2/3/2016
3/2/2016
3/30/2016
4/27/2016
5/25/2016
6/29/2016
8/31/2016
9/28/2016
10/26/2016
11/23/2016
12/28/2016
Please contact Kari Zenni at [email protected] or 979-6218 for questions or to submit articles
VILLAGE OF INDIAN HILL
CLUBS, ASSOCIATIONS, COMMITTEES & COMMISSIONS
Dirt Daubers Garden Club
Nancy Ward, President
513-561-7226
Girl Scouts – Great Rivers Council
Irene Devine, Service Unit Manager
www.girlscoutsofwesternohio.org
513-489-1025
513-561-6864
Indian Hill Boy Scouts of America
Rick Groth
www.scouting.org
Indian Hill Garden Club
Susan Wonnell, President
Indian Hill Green Areas Advisory Committee
Michael Morgan, Chairperson
Jon West
Indian Hill Historical Society
Mr. Eric Holzapfel, President
Mr. Chip Hunter, Vice President
Mrs. Frank Welch, Vice President
Mr. Edgar Cox Secretary
Mr. James Barber, Treasurer
Indian Hill PTO Board 2013-2014
Beverley Bansil, President
[email protected]
513-561-8406
513-271-9535
[email protected]
561-6500
www.indianhill.org
513-891-1873
513-745-9039
513-607-9650
Melody Hamilton, Vice President
[email protected]
423-227-9320
Leanne Irvine, Treasurer
[email protected]
513-240-1435
Indian Hill Recreation Commission
John Blazic, Chairman
Jack B. Alley, Program Coordinator
513-791-0432
513-979-6812
Indian Hill Shooting Club
Tom Rink, Representative
Dick Steuerwald, Range Supervisor
513-576-0459
513-831-0994
Indian Hill Mother’s Club
Amy Lutz, President
www.theihmg.com
[email protected]
Indian Hill Swim & Tennis Club
San Johnston, Membership ([email protected])
Office – Summer Only
www.ihclub.com
513-561-5142
[email protected]
Indian Hill Winter Club
10005 Fletcher Road, Camp Dennison, OH 45111
Bev Beck, General Manager ([email protected])
ihwinterclub.com
513-576-9444
Indian Hill Women’s Club
Kristen Bell, President
Heather Krombholz, Vice President
513-561-9909
513-272-3837
Indian Hill Women’s Civic Club
Rose Topping
513-271-8681
The Stanley M. Rowe Arboretum
Snowden Rowe, Chairman
Christopher Daeger, Horticulturist
4600 Muchmore Road, Cincinnati, OH 45243
Village Garden Club of Indian Hill
Nooshi Sahebjami, President
The Welcomers Club of Indian Hill
[email protected]
513-561-5151
513-561-9599
VILLAGE OF INDIAN HILL
GENERAL INFORMATION
Hamilton County Board of Elections
824 Broadway
Cincinnati, OH 45202
Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
513-632-7015
Hamilton County General Health District
250 William Howard Taft Road
Cincinnati, OH 45219
513-946-7800
Madeira Vet Clinic
7250 Miami Road
Cincinnati, OH 45243
513-561-7467
Metropolitan Sewer District
225 West Galbraith Road
Cincinnati, OH 45215
Monday - Friday 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
513-352-4900
Montgomery License Bureau
9901 Montgomery Road in Montgomery Square
Cincinnati, OH 45242
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Thursday 8:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Saturday 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
513-891-7913
Village Of Indian Hill
6525 Drake Road
Cincinnati, Ohio 45243
HOW TO CONTRIBUTE TO THE GREEN AREAS TRUST
As the supply of undeveloped land in the Village dwindles, the Green Areas Advisory Committee
encourages citizens to consider the meaning and value of preserving a portion of their land in the Green Area
Trust. There are clear economic, environmental and spiritual benefits to the donor.
The process of making a land contribution is simple and straightforward. A property owner in the 5acre zone may give all but 3 acres to the Green Areas Trust and conform to zoning requirements, and one in
the 3 acre zone may give all but 2 acres, if the parcel in question is judged an acceptable acquisition. The
donor realizes the tax benefit in the process, the exact details of which are worked out with his or her tax
advisor. The Village assumes the burden of having the parcel surveyed, and provides for the property
description in the deed.
Of help in understanding the Green Areas program and how your property gift might fit into the Green
Areas network is the Green Areas Study booklet published in 1977, and created by John Bentley, landscape
architect and consultant to the Committee. This study is a description and inventory of the geology,
vegetation, climate and wildlife of the Village, as well as an analysis of each. It has become a basic resource
planning tool. Copies may be obtained at the Village Administration Building for $10.00 each.
The place to start for those who think they might have an interest in donating land is to call Village
Manager Dina Minneci, or Assistant Manager David Couch, in the Administration Building at 561-6500.
They will be happy to discuss the program and provide help to any Village resident or prospective developer.
Green Areas Advisory Committee
The Village Of Indian Hill
6525 DRAKE ROAD
CINCINNATI, OHIO 45243
Historical Review of the Indian Hill Green Areas
The Indian Hill Green Areas program has its origin in terms of the Charter of the Village Of Indian
Hill, adopted in 9141, which stated in Paragraph 1: “It is the purpose and intent of the people of Indian Hill
that the character and uses of the area within the Village may not be changed and it shall continue to be a rural
neighborhood of homes and farms.” There are presently included in the Green Areas tracts, permanently
preserved as woods, meadows and concept and extent, although other large metropolitan areas, such as
Northwester Chicago and portions of Virginia and Maryland, have pursued successful programs.
The growth of the Village made it apparent to early dedicated citizens such as Paul Steer, the Village
Solicitor, and Stanley Rowe, former Mayor, that a structure for the development, maintenance and further
acquisition of Green Areas was necessary. As a result, laws establishing a Green Areas Advisory Committee
were passed and early records indicate that the Committee, then known as the Forest Preserves and Greenbelt
Areas Committee, first met in September 1954. The name was later changed to the Green Areas Advisory
Committee and expanded to 17 after the Village was incorporated, 40 tracts of land, comprising 660 acres, had
been purchased or received by gift from early residents of Indian Hill. These donors included:
Julius Fleischmann
William Albers
Stanley Rowe
Robert Taft
Warner Atkins
Louise Tate
Jane Kroger
O. DeGray & Madelon Vanderbilt
Frances Wyman
A dramatic growth in the Green Areas program ensued and during the next 20 years, 203 additional
tracts of land, comprising 1,637 acres, were acquired by purchase or gift. Since 1982, 75 tracts, comprising
221 acres, have been added to the Green Areas Trust. In conjunction with the Green Areas program, the large
lot zoning laws of Indian Hill have contributed to the uniqueness of the Village. Under the lot reduction
provisions of the Zoning Code, the Green Areas Trust has received over 121 acres.
The most recent acquisitions were gifts from long time residents – Mr. Stanley Rowe donated 13 acres
of exotic planting to establish the Rowe Arboretum, which can be enjoyed by all of us forever. Through the
generosity of Charles and Eric Yeiser, the Village was given another 37 acres. Prior to 1983, 1546 acres had
been purchased amounting to 67% of the then total Green Acres. Included in the acreage purchased were:
300 acres north of Camargo Road, east of Given Road and west of the Miami River.
125 acres north of Cunningham Road, east of Given Road, south of Camargo Road and the Miami
River.
140 acres north of Kugler Mill Road and east of the Little Miami Railroad roadbed.
375 acres south of Kugler Mill, west of the Little Miami Railroad roadbed and north of Shawnee
Run Road.
105 acres west of Drake Road, south of Varner Road, east of Muchmore Road and north of Wooster
Pike.
These are the major tracts of Green Areas in the Village, other than the Tate-Yeiser tract, and encompass 1,045
acres.
The funds for these purchase acquisitions came from gifts and the Capital Improvement Reserve Fund.
The CIRF, as it is known, is by the Charter composed of transfers from the unencumbered balance of the
General Fund remaining at the end of each year. The Charter provides that the CIRF cannot be used for
general operating expenses. By state law, each year the Village must submit a budget, which reflects
anticipated tax income for the forthcoming year in an amount sufficient to support Village operations. The
CIRF exists because of unanticipated estate tax receipts and, fortunately ever increasing taxes received from
new residents moving into the Village.
The primary motivation for the development of the Green Areas program since its inception was an
early recognition of the benefits to be derived from recognizing the impact of the environment upon the health,
welfare and well being of the residents of Indian Hill. All residents enjoy the benefits of the foresight of these
early Green Areas supporters, and all can help in the care and maintenance of our Green Areas, as well as help
to expand the program through gifts of land or financial support.
Green Areas Advisory Committee
Dear New Residents of Indian Hill:
The Stanley M. Rowe is a gem in the Village of Indian Hill Park System. Over 1,000 labeled varieties of trees,
shrubs and companion plants are on display in the mine acres of well-maintained gardens. Pathways allow visitors
a view of horticultural treasures such as evergreens, lilacs, crabapples and summer blooming specimens to be
enjoyed for their natural beauty wildlife attractions and possible home use. It is open seven days a week with no
admission charge.
Dorothy and Stanley M. Rowe began creating the Arboretum in 1926. Many of the original plantings still exist
today.
Through the years additions and improvements have been made including a maintenance and office
building, parking lot, new gardens and updated care of the specimens.
What once was a privately owned horticultural garden is now a Village Arboretum with its own endowment fund
for expenses and improvements. The Rowes contributed the land and their home to make it all possible.
We’d like to invite you to join our list of supporters by becoming a member. Annual memberships are $25.00 per
family or $10.00 per individual. Other tax-deductible gifts are a very welcome boost to our endowment.
Donations of stocks and estate remembrances are of a particular benefit to the fund. Will you help?
Questions about the Arboretum are welcome. Just call or stop by the Village Office or the Arboretum.
An acknowledgement of your support will be sent to you soon with a notice for members to pick up a free seedling
specimen for your own home.
We thank you for your consideration and hope to see you at the Arboretum soon!!
Sincerely,
Snowden Rowe, Chairman
The Stanley M. Rowe Arboretum Committee
MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION
Membership to the Rowe Arboretum is strictly on a voluntary basis. The cost of visiting the collections remains free to all, but we
need your help. All memberships and donations help build our endowment which supports our daily maintenances and any
improvements we make to bring to you a more enjoyable place to visit. Whether you come to enjoy the solitude of the gardens or to
study various specimens for possible use in your own landscape, you reap the benefits of a conservable amount of time and energy.
In return for your support, we offer the following additional benefits of membership: A free seedling grown from one of our
specimens, an invitation to the Members Preview Plant Sale and Social, the “Members Update” newsletter, free arboretum plant list,
answers to horticultural questions, and more to come. Garden clubs and other organization are invited to join as well, with
additional benefits for those groups. Please call for more information. All support will be acknowledged by a letter of appreciation.
Thank you for your consideration.
MEMBERSHIP RESPONSE FORM
Mail to: Rowe Arboretum
4600 Muchmore Road
Cincinnati, OH 45243
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YES! I want to be a Rowe Arboretum Member
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YES! I want to support the Rowe Arboretum; Here’s my additional gift.
$_______
For Membership @ $10.00/year per singe membership
$_______
For Membership @ $25.00/year per family membership
$_______
For Garden Club Membership @ $35.00/year per organization
$_______
For additional support (This amount is tax deductible)
Name____________________________________________________________________Phone____________________________
Address___________________________________________________________________________________________________
City/State_______________________________________________________________________________Zip________________
Please make check payable to: Village of Indian Hill / Rowe Arboretum
THANK YOU!