Pierce 2015 Community Survey RESULTS - Community Report

2015 Pierce Township Community Survey
2015
Community Survey
Conducted May 16-31, 2015

NOTE: For the privacy of those who have responded, we have redacted all email addresses from this report.
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Answered: 439
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Rental property owner/resident @ different location also in Pierce Township
My son bought the house for me to love in.
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On a scale of 1 to 10, where 1 means "STRONGLY DISAGREE" and 10 means

"STRONGLY AGREE", please rate the following statements.
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Pierce
Township is
a great place
to live
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Protection &
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Parks &
Recreation
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outstanding!
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When you think of other communities you

have lived in (or managed a business in),
or are similar to Pierce Township, how do
you feel about services (Fire/EMS, Police,
Road Maintenance, Parks, etc.) you get for
what you pay for in taxes? Please be as
specific as possible.
Answered: 355
Skipped: 88
Responses
Always lived in Pierce Township
positive
Good
I feel safe
I feel it is good.
Fire and police are outstanding, rest are below average. Specifically, our parks don't offer much in the way of hiking trails, our hike/bike path has been promised but not
done for 15 years, and our road maintenance is not doing what is necessary to get the County to maintain its roads in Pierce.
Roads need to be fixed (Cole Road)

Response is timely for EMS/Fire; snow removal good; roads need more money/attention
They are excellent.
good
alright
Road maintenance should have no ticed by now. The road at the end of the driveway has been falling apart for close to a year. I've had to pick up pierces all the time. I
am elderly shouldn't have to do that.
almost as good as larger Anderson Township Good Job
Never had to use the services so can not comment
Fire/EMS - Police Ok Road Maintenance lack of on some. Parks need more
We have lived here 44 years essentially all our adult lives
There is less waste less polictics
fine
Fire & EMS good - Police & Road Maintenance poor - parks never used
great
I think that the are above average here. very courteous and professional
Response is quick and excellent
Service are excellent
Fisheas, Indiana 46038
it's good
They do a great job and very professional
yes
Comparable
V.G.

These services are very good
Great
in some ways, more then needed could be less
They do a great job on most everything here.
Fire, EMS, Police & Park services are well run and managed. Road maintenance could use some improvement. Many roads need to be repaved.
Pierce Township's services are above what I received in other communities.

I do not know enough about the service to comment
I like Pierce Township & the services. The streets are cleared quickly.
I have lived in Silverton and Norwood so I believe the road maintenance and snow removal is excellent in Pierce. The parks I am acquainted with include Woodland Mound
(a gem) and Withrow Nature Preserve which I recommend frequenting for anyone unaware of them. I have not required Fire/EMS services but have observed quick
responses from both.
Services overall are fair. However, I am concerned about the future of the township as services keep being cut back while there are no clear plans for future planning.
I pay $6500 in property tax, and my neighbors pay the same. Total tax is about $35000. Calumet Dr. sould be maintained by Pierce Township, for that much tax.
Average.
The services are good but parks are lacking
Not sure
Road Maintenance is poorly managed and lacking in keeping up with routine repair--unless it's in Legendary.
I lived in Batavia Twp prior to Pierce & really do not have an opinion about either. I did use EMS once approx. 20-25 yrs ago in Pierce & it was very good.
I've never lived in a similar type community.

I have lived in Pierce for 28 years. Pierce services are extremely good, there is not a lot of waste, they know how to stretch a dollar
We are grateful to have the services, but they could definitely be improved based on our experiences elsewhere.
Pierce Township services are responsive. No complaints.
i've here since 1974
better
Anderson Twp. has excellent services, parks etc. as well as Pierce Twp.
substandard old equipment.
The services are commensurate with taxes.
fair value
nothing to say, sorry
Road maintenance on behymer is a problem
yes
I like Ohio township the maintenance seem to be pretty good and the taxes are lower
They are fine.
Acceptable
doing a good job!
Yes, I do.
Pierce Twp. is a bargain
I feel that the services are very good for the amount of taxes that are paid.

N/A
Been here for 34 years and feel taxes are fair and services good.
I don't have much to compare, but I have been very impressed with police, fire and snow removal response times. Police and fire personnel have been easy to deal
with.
Excellent response by police and excellent presence in neighborhood. Police always wave to motorists which makes the neighborhood very friendly.
good
lived in Pierce Twp 50+ yrs. No experience elsewhere.
I'm disappointed with road maintenance. Specifically when culverts are replaced...it takes entirely too long to patch the road. You nearly have an accident avoiding the
HUGE holes where the gravel has worked out.
comparable
About the same
Property taxes are high
Tired of seeing fire trucks at Kroger shopping with two and three men
Fire and police are fine. Road maintenance is poor. Snow removal is acceptable, but ongoing maintenance is terrible. I'm sick of having crumbling curbs on my street.
It is acceptable.
have not used any services
Our Fire and EMS does an outstanding job. The fact they're response time is SO fast during late, evening or off hours says volumes. Having EMS at the station has
saved many, many lives.
they are similar
Currently, I am very satisfied with these services. Fire and police have responded to my house alarm in a timely and efficient manner. They do a great job!
Not sure. Would like to know how many runs fire, police make and measures taken to be more cost effective. Feel overall, road conditions are good. Do not use parks.
The trash collection service is wonderful for the cost in the taxes we pay for it.
Good value for services compared to other communities we have lived in.
Have not used Fire/EMS or Police services. Maintenance seems OK, except over behind Jimmy Johns/Donatos area, the roadway is awful. The parks aren't great. We
moved from Milford since Pierce Twp is more affordable and we notice why now. It isn't awful but since the taxes aren't as high in Pierce Twp we don't really complain
about it much.
Very good; however, we all need to examine operation to eliminate waste and irresponsible use of funds
We love the rural feeling but being close to the city
been here forever
Yes
The value. I receive for my dollar is good. Taxes are reasonable. Parks are not very attractive and too small.
While I have not studied it systematically; to my experience, our taxes are relatively low. From that perception, I conclude that we receive good service for the money. I do
wonder how long that can last.
Fire/EMS and police response time is good. Roads could be more consistently cleared. Drivers vary in their attention given to roads, This past winter I noticed one driver
cleared the streets in the subdivision with meticulous attention to his efforts and salted when done. It took him awhile, but it was done above and beyond what I've seen.
Service as expected with the amount of taxes paid.

All services is first rate
Very good
Have not had direct experience with police or fire. Road maintenance could be better but is difficult without curbs or gutters. taxes ok

Have no hard and fast opinion as we have lived here 4 1/2 months
Taxes are too high. Property is over valued by the county auditor
Taxes are far higher in Pierce
The services are very good for the money.
I don't see significant improvements on a yearly basis especially in the parks. I do not have kids in the school system so I would like to see my tax dollars going to
improvements in the parks that I use.
They are superior to other places I have lived.
I definitely receive what I pay for, actually I feel better than the norm
Police are prompt Fire dept are always on the move the parks are nice but lack proper restrooms and trash removal even water fountain that works.
I believe our taxes are high. We came from Anderson where taxes are also high. There are times when we haven't seen a new taxable item pass and our taxes still seem
to go up. I think part of this is because we live or are included under the umbrella of Ledgendary Run. I think the items mentioned above provide good services although I
have been lucky enough not to have to use the fire/ems.
HAPPY
no past comparison
Good except for the lack of completion of the 3/4 mile portion of the circular hike/bike trail that the Township agreed to do in a court settlement in 1997. They also fail
to maintain the trail as required in the settlement.
I haven't used the Fire/Ems, but have talked with the Police in regards to non emergencies, and found everything was taken care of in a timely manner and they called me
back regarding the situation.
Services are among the best of any place we have lived
I think we have good services in Pierce for what we pay. Fortunately, we haven't had to use Fire/EMS or Police, but, we know they are responsive and are courteous. We
feel safe and comfortable that if we need them in the future they will respond.
I am very proud of our fire/ems. And our police department is too notch
I think the township should allow one free EMS call per residence a year instead of sending them a bill
Services are appropriate for what is paid in taxes. However, higher taxes for the same level of services is unacceptable.
good
The fire/ems, no experience with.The salt trucks do a good job in the winter, but road maintenance for pot holes is very poor. Naegele Rd is very bad. Once a year someone
comes and dumps a bag or 2 of patch in potholes, they come back bigger. The turn from Lewis Rd is terrible. So many trucks going on and off the street, it has caused
severe road damage and damage to front lawns from tires. There is a house on the street that looks like a Fed X hub with 3 to 4 trucks there every night and weekends. I
thought there was a zoning law against this? I would like to see sidewalks on the street or maybe widen the 1st part of the street, that would help. I would gladly give up 4 or
5 feet of front yard for this to happen. I like the parks very much. I enjoy the walking trail, very clean. Very nice cemetery, well maintained.
Tops Very professional and very responsive

Here too long to compare 18 years
We have lived in Pierce Township since 1959
Anderson Township
I'm satisfied
yes
very good
Road & Curb maintenance could be better. The curb in front of my house has needed repair for over 8 years
about average
Best deal going

I've never had to use the fire/ems or police. So I am not sure if the response time is good or not. Road maintenance seems to be good.
High in value.
Services are better
Not as good road clearing and repair in Pierce as in Green Township
Everything is great
excellent fire and police, I have a problem with the road maintenance. My road has not been maintained as the storm water drain is collapsing and this is not unusual.
Around the corner they have pasted a patch where the same is happening. My drain is having my ground in my yard collapse into the drain.
We feel safe and protected in the community where we live

Feel good about it They are better than other communities.
Thankfully have not needed either. Good police presence and a friendly wave
Never noticed
Great
It would be nice if there was a park like Miami Meadows in Milford.
only live in Pierce and payed taxes here
Just fine.
Lived in union township and services were about the same.
Good
Excellent - Lived in several states
above average
more than enough services
very good well trained and professional
I come from Anderson Township services are similar and taxes are moderate.
I have not used the Police/EMS/Fire services but I assume they are fine. The playground is very nice, but needs a "real" bathroom.
I've been asking for road and culvert repair on dorado court with no response except being lied to. Supervisor said it would be fixed last fall and nothing was done. This
has been going on for years. You should fire the supervisor.
Police and fire are very visible; make me feel comfortable

I lived in Union Township previously and I am LOVING Pierce. The police presence in our neighborhood is awesome! And I love the park. We need another park or expand
current one. More similar to Woodland Mound or Juliffs.
What I like most about Pierce Twp is the rural setting and the easy access to Cincinnati. Other than road maintenance, I haven't had much occasion to use other Twp
services so it is difficult for me to comment on them.
NA
I have never had to have police or fire department attention, so I cannot answer this question accurately. I will say that I previously lived in Union Township, but I feel a
more intense presence of fire and police in Pierce Township than I do in Union Township.
Police dept the best

Snow removal in the winter is very poor! I live in a cul-de-sac, and they either take one strip down the middle and leave the rest of the cul-de-sac unplowed, or they plow it
in front of our mailboxes so our mail isn't delivered because the mail truck can't get to the boxes. I shouldn't have to shovel that big pile, and my elderly neighbor can't!
I feel that I get a lot of value for what I pay in taxes. I travel quite a bit, and I think that many residents of Pierce Township do not know how well they have it. Our taxes
are low compared to what we get.

The police always wave to us! Friendly
Our services surpass adjoining townships, towns, and conties
above average
I have no contact with Fire, EMS, Police. The parks are okay but nothing like complexes in Anderson or Batavia Townships.
Better than City of Cincinnati

Parks need lots more to offer (i,e, restaurants, picnic shelter)
Our road maintenance is better than we experienced in Anderson Township
yes
Excellent
yes
I believe there is more inner action between the community and local government.
get what we pay for
okay
only improvement that needs addressed are the road conditions. no problem with snow/ice removal but the roads could be better maintained
Compared to previous residence in Anderson - taxes are lower and service is better
Comparable
We have lived in Pierce Township for over 40 years and feel as though we have always gotten very good service in the above mentioned.
NO - Roads should be maintained better

I feel they are the same as other communities.
I have only been a home owner in Pierce Township, no other experience to compare to
Happy with and support police, fire & EMS. Take grand kids to the playground. The streets in our subdivision - Country Club Estates -need replacement. Snow removal
is good. Taxes are high.
THE TAXES ARE FAIR. I THINK THE SCHOOL TAX IS QUESTIONABLE, WE SUPPORT 2 SYSTEMS.
I especially like when the police and fire are visible during events such as Halloween.
I think Pierce township is up to par with other communities
TAXES ARE ON THE HIGH SIDE BUT WE DO GET EXCELLENT SERVICES
Road maintenance like pot holes are not as well maintained here.
NEVER HAD TO USE FIRE, EMS OR POLICE IN ANDERSON TOWNSHIP. ARKS RARELY USED IN ANDERSON. SNOW REMOVAL N PIERCE SUPERIOR
TO IN ANDERSON.
Below average compared to other areas I've lived
Feel relatively secure; however with the large increase in retail business and the need to protect/maintain a larger base, question how thin the umbrella of protection has
become.
we paid more taxes in Hamilton Cty and the services were about the same
Seems about average. Have never needed the police or fire/EMS.
N/A This is the only home we have owned
I have had mixed experiences with Fire/EMS and Police. Police: Every encounter was a good one they gave correct advice and follow-up was excellent - once on
disturbing the peace incident. Also, upon request they increase their presence and have responded promptly to theft and other calls in my community. Fire: Came to fight
a fire and could not because of delayed interface with Duke. Also, the fire hydrant didn't work and they were confused about how to use the heat sensing equipment.
no issues

It seems that services should be provided by the county not the township. I have never experienced township government in 5 other places I have lived.
Good services for reasonable taxes.
Yes.
We appreciate the prompt snow removal in Legendary Run.
I realize that the Township claims no responsibility for snow removal on Locust Corner. However, since the County does such a poor job in clearing the snow then it
becomes the responsibility of the Township to get it done correctly whatever that solution may entail or the Trustees will be considered deficient.
I have lived in Pierce Township for over 50 years.
Response time is good, friendly, helpful
Excellent
average
I'm satisfied with the township services received versus the cost to me in taxes.
I feel we do pretty well for what we pay in taxes.
Great Value
Outstanding value. The police and EMS personnel are first class and represent the township well.
They are about the same.
In my experiences as a ten year resident of PT I feel the services provided are adequate and meaningful to meet the needs of residents and small businesses.
It seems to be about right.
Good value
We have lived here for 45 years so do not have a comparison.
This is the only township I have owned a home in and paid taxes. But am overally very pleased with what Pierce Twnshp has to offer!
Pretty good
good
Services in the past were better. Snow removal was better 10 tears ago. This applies to road repair also
I think they are very good. I feel safe knowing they are so close and responsive.
Fire/EMS, Police and Parks are outstanding. We'd like to see some improvements on Locust Corner Road near the park/township building area, and the addition of
sidewalks would be a great future investment.
My feelings were adequately expressed in the scale above.
I think we spend too much on fire/EMS, and not enough on parks and roads.
I love this area and the beauty of it. I have no complaints.
Services are very good, but cost seems quite high.
As good as any I have known, including Mariemont
I am comfortable in what we receive for our tax dollars.
On average they are about the same. I do not feel the current Pierce Township level of service does anything extra or remarkable. They show up if I call -- which is average
and expected. Prior places the fire department came around and did free safety inspections. The police were more visible and actually called for open garages etc. I think
the parks are ok but honestly do not use the public open space that much. The fence around the parks on locust corner is horrible as is that road (I know the county). The
construction on that part of the road seems to have gone on for a long time further messing up the road. Our subdivision road is in bad shape which is Pierce township and
snow removal has been +/- usually good but still icy on the hill at times. Prior communities have done for pop up services for residents like (medication recycling days, Ewaste recycling days, shred days, free large trash pickup etc.....
Fire and Police are responsive and I feel they do a good job. Snow removal is also very good as the roads are kept clear in a reasonable amount of time. I think road
repair is lacking and needs to be improved.
Much better when compared to Dallas TX
Value for money
road maintenance could be improved
you get what you pay for
services fit the needs

Pierce is better
EMS and Police departments are excellent. If I could rate higher than a 10 I would. Have had to use the EMS several times and am so grateful to them.
Yes Anderson as Pierce Township are comparable Legendary Run
Our subdivision streets haven't been re-blacktopped over 20 years
poor
Based on the highest taxes we are now paying in Pierce Township, services are very much comparable.
Very good service per word of mouth. Thankfully, it has not been necessary to utilize the services.
I never owned property anywhere else, so have nothing to relate to.
Good services for taxes paid
Road maintenance and parks services seem to be better than other communities. Not much experience with police or fire services
Have lived in Miami Township, Clermont Co., and your services here far outweigh their's.
They are similar to better.
Not familiar with parks so uncertain of their value. Acceptable level of safety-related services for tax dollars.
N/A
I perceive waste at Pierce in its purchasing of unnecessary heavy maintenance equipment
Same
EMS/Police outstanding, road & parks fair.
From what I have observed the services are very good here.
Comparable
I live in Legendary Run so if Pierce isn't responsible for the roads, I take back the negative rating above. However I think the PD & FD are friendly and last
summer when we had a car continuing to case the neighborhood the police increased drive by's. They were responsive.
Actually, we have had little need for fire/EMS, police or parks so I cannot fairly evaluate their service. Also it would help if we knew the budget and number of service
people we are currently employing so a judgment could be made on increase/decrease staffing
Little better
so much better than Cincinnati
I enjoy the fact that in a smaller town you actually see your tax dollars having a result in better quality of life. I have lived in much larger communities where things
never seemed to change or only got worse.
About the same.
Excellent on all
Moved here from Anderson Township. Much easier to connect with local police and firefighters.
On same level as Green Township
I find these services are equal to the services I received when I lived in both Anderson Township and Union Township.
10

Road maintenance is sub par. I'm not sure who is in charge of any given road but most of them need work on the edges. The narrower roads and deep ditches right at the
edges potentially make for a very dangerous situation.
Satisfactory
I wish Pierce Township had a larger, more well equipped park and playground. I cannot comment as to the Fire/EMS and Police services.
As good as any other township, city or county.
We lived Anderson previously. Pierce is outstanding compared to Anderson.
I think the services and coverage are adequate for what I pay in taxes.
The Fire/EMS has always been great, but I am sometimes disappointed with road maintenance.
Road maintenance seems very slow to respond when compared to surrounding townships, i.e. union & anderson.
Road maintenance is good, haven't used other services.
excellent
about average
I have lived in Pierce Township for 5 years. I ave never call Fire/EMS or Police. Our roads are cleared of snow very quickly.
Similar.
Fire/EMS was a separate charge in Knoxville. This is a better system than that. The Park System in Toledo, OH was second to none! We do not use the parks in Pierce
Township. Pierce Township Police offer vacation patrol which is much appreciated. Luckily, we haven't needed the fire/EMS services.
good
get what you pay for
very good
Good
Good
others are fine - don't use or know about Parks
Police ok, fire is not a bargain
Great value
taxes are to high now,just had a prop tax increase
Growing up I lived in a city (suburb) of Cleveland and felt more in touch with fire and police dept. I observe better police presence over hamilton county sheriff when living
in Anderson Twp.
Road maintenance lacks, especially snow removal in residential neighborhoods.
Good service
We've lived here for 47 years. It's difficult to make a comparison.
Parks/recreation sorely lacking; states of disrepair; upgrades needed; go to Batavia Township for a model
About the same as our previous community
Too many run down properties. Too many properties with junk cars parked in yards and/or boats, etc. Bands and loud parties are allowed in residential areas and
businesses near residential areas. This happens even on Sundays. If there are restrictions regarding these issues, they are not enforced.
Taxation rates here are a bargain compared to other areas nearby.
I have not lived in other areas as an adult to offer more info here.
very good value
For the taxes I pay, I do not feel that I am getting my money's worth.
good value....havent' "used" police or fire services, but I like having garbage pick up and recycling included in our taxes
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Road maintenance could be much better.
I've rarely needed their services but I feel secure that their response time would be all at I would expect
I grew up in Anderson Township and not only are our taxes lower, but the community is better.
Get good service for what we pay in taxes.
Roads need work
Services are good for what we pay. The police seem to care about the safety of our community and would rather be proactive than reactive.
I have not paid property taxes in any other areas but I feel our services are fine for what we pay in taxes.
n/a
Yes, Pierce is comparable. I have resided in Batavia Township and the Village of Amelia in the past.
I don't really know.
piveosit
Road maintenance where I live is poor. (Spindletop Hill)
on par
I think the services in Pierce Township are very good compared to other communities. The roads are well maintained and the police and fire departments are good. I
also like the trash pick up included in the taxes and that we have recycling.
Excellent
I have not had a need to use Pierce services much since I have lived in the township. I live on a private road and use county roads to get to and from my road. I do not use
the parks. The service I have received from both police and fire (once each since 2006) has been fine.
I think we're getting pretty much we're paying for. Obviously, with the short fall from the Duke Energy pull-out that leaves a hole.
I have never had to use Fire/EMS or Police services in the past so I don't have an opinion on that. I also have nothing to compare it to as I have lived in Pierce
Township for most of my adult life.
Yes
I think having the support of the township people is vital to making a strong township.
better since it has its own fire and police
Police are overstaffed, providing little ROI, as there is not sufficient need given their numbers. Given the demographics of the area, we need EMS, parks,
programs for children and the elderly.
Fire/Police are excellent... Road Maintenance satisfactory...parks too few
everything is good. road maintenance could be better.
Never think about it! That's how nice it is... I know that when/if I need them they'll be there.
have had to use these services and have been extremley pleased ..with time responding and the care
No complaints
I am highly impressed with the Fire/EMS & Police Dept of Pierce Township. They are quick to respond to emergencies, answering questions and providing immediate
feedback to concerns. Pierce Township police keep the roads safe, are visible to the community, professional and friendly. Road maintenance crews do a phenomenol job
at maintaining the roads.
Businesses should make up lost tax revenue since Beckjord supplemented in the past
I think too many businesses have closed which has resulted in many empty buildings/spaces in strip malls.
Other Communities that I have lived in , I found the fire , Ems, Parks fine, and I find that Perce Township is very good except the road mainrtenance could be better on
some roads even though they may not be the responsibilty of Pierce township. Beadbury road and nine mile is very unsafe and poorly maintained the accident record must
speak for itself.
The services provided are great
Road maintenance, especially Bradbury Rd is horrendous. Snow removal is ok. Fire,EMS are very good.
Comparable
Average
They are about the same.
Pierce TWP services a great compared to other places I have lived.
Better than Union Township.
Worth every penny!
We have lived here for 24 years so I can not really answer this question
Satisfied
Yes, except in 2006-2007 when the Township Maintenance crew was suppose to dig a drainage ditch in my newly established front yard and didn't.
Hyde Park - Fire, Police, Road Maintenance, Parks Oakley - Fire, Police, Road Maintenance
Good considering the lower taxes
Pierce seems superior to other places.
I cannot easily compare since I'd have to know what each service's taxes are NOW for both Anderson Twp. and Pierce Twp.
I have not needed the service of police or fire but I do feel I have seen them in our neighborhood and have confident in their services. I think they are an important
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service that is definitely needed!
Fire/EMS, Police services are adequate, could use improvement with parks
The EMS is outstanding! Thank you!
Union Township may have an edge however they have more businesses and a better tax base to pull from. Batavia Township has more facilities for concerts and gettogethers.
I lived in Wyoming, where city taxes were quite high. I feel just as comfortable and safe in Pierce Township.
Road maintenance is sub par.
Very Disappointing regarding road and water control responsiveness
ABOUT THE SAME
Average
I think we get good value for our dollars compared to other places where I have lived.
These services are very competent and adequate.
We lived in Hamilton County and there is no comparison to what we receive here. A great job is done by all here.
Return for taxes is better than any other place I have lived.
I am very pleased with the level of services in Pierce. I moved here from Anderson Township about 7 years ago, and find the services and taxes comparable
If you could make one change that would improve Pierce Township as a place to
live or do business, it would be......
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Upscale resturant
make alternative plans for rezoning large properties to attract business
Do something about distressed properties
Better up keep of the roads
Higher quality shopping and restaurants
Deer removal off private property
Improve roads in my subdivision - need storm sewer culvert repairs & overlay or mill & pave before full-depth replacement needed from neglect
Add more condominiums for growing senior citizen population.
Have a dog park include shaded areas
Require brown space to be developed before allowing more green space used for businesses or homes
Warn resident about trash (garbage cans & trash in general) to be removed after a few days
Conserve woods, trees, water, air no more subdivisions
Better restaurant's more greenspace better landscaping
Improve Ohio Turnpike corridor remove eyesores
run water throughout the whole township. water plant 1 mile from our home been here since 1968
Township is like county way too policitical
Road improvements on Bradbury and Locust Corner Roads
Better road maintenance
Clean up 125 and all the old houses
I can not think of anything it is a good place to rise your family.
SIdewalks
I'm satified
Don't know what is needed. Do what is needed for growth
Resurface Bennett Road
Road improvements
Pick up garbage in Parks daily keep clean
Put in a nice Boat ramp like Anderson is doing.
Improve the deteriorating roads and continue to add green spaces (parks etc.)
I wish we had a little strip mall or a couple stores, a coffee shop, small convenience store, along Locust Corner Road, and tear down those less than desirable houses.
(Locust Corner & Wagner corner)
Make trustees more accountable to the people.
In a perfect world I would be able to travel to areas in Hamilton Co without having to go way around via I-275.
Focus Township growth in areas that attract a more secure demographic: residents who willingly pay taxes, take pride in their homes and neighborhoods, and support
civic activities.
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Reduce property tax for homeowners that dont get their street maintained.
Attract more upscale business and restaurants (not fast food). Work with ODOT on the traffic congestion on Ohio Pike.
Remove all of the signs along the road.
Improve park, adding more activities, as Union Township
Replace Public Works Manager with a true and experience leader who understands managerial skills and responsibility.
Relax the building restrictions
Don't wait to the last minute to request additional funding (levies)
Lower taxes. Better infrastructure. There is no sewer on Jenny Lind. Better access to high speed internet.
Maintain current residential atmosphere.
Road maintenance needs improvement.
add more business zoning to increase tax base.
Have a sidewalk and/or bike path along or near Behymer Rd so children in the Legendary Run area could walk or bike to the Locust Corner Elementary school.
speaking selfishly - a running track around Sky Valley
More restaurants above fast food level
more restraunts
Bring more restaurants on 125 like panera, noodles, or macAlisters and get rid of the junk. Aso please fix BRADBURY Rd. It keeps falling away! It needs to be
wider!!!!!
Take care of the side roads better
The roads to and from Legendary Run-- they're abysmal.
Better restaurants.
Give older senior citizens a break in the taxes. We are being taxed out of our homes.
Will be great to have more sidewalks in the neighborhoods such as Turnberry, etc.
Nothing
I am not sure I would change something at this point; I don't believe in changing something that doesn't need it!
Try to attract more restaurants (non fast food)
Not related to your efforts, but West Clermont schools could be better.
Regular updates on accomplishments and challenges as they occur.
Better zoning and changes to zoning. There are a lot of empty storefronts and buildings that are not taken care of.
Live within your means. Most of us have to.
better roads and snow removal
???
Please finish repairs in a timely manner once started. See response above.
improve road maintenance
More park or recreation space
Publish 10 year history of financial statements and post these on website
Better zoning, better planning, and better road maintenance.
unsure
put some stripes on residential streets, especially Arcadia and rt125, people making left to 125 take both lanes.
Get better equipment for the EMS/Fire and pay them a LOT better to keep experienced people at the department.
pot hole repair and wider roads
Attract more higher-end restaurants in Pierce Township.
Realize residents pay enough in property taxes and some may be just as strapped as the township to make ends meet.
The hill from Nine Mile to Davis has a large hole on the side that you wouldn't want to get a tire into. PLEASE fill in that hole to make the hill safe to navigate.
More restaurants and retail shops
More parks for kids to play. Less car dealerships. Better traffic, such as a light installed at the end of Lewis/White Oak to get out onto Ohio Pike. When we have people visit,
that's usually their complaint.
To keep residents well informed and involved as this circular appears to be doing.
limit so much signage at businesses for sales etc. Looks junky!
Improve the road (Bradberry)
Find a niche to attract similar businesses. whether it's hi-tech manufacturing or a service industry etc... Designate an area for these businesses to locate, offer incentives, find
something you can really market.
Somehow create compatible commercial, primarily retail, development at Nine Mile & US 52 and Ten Mile & US
52. This would enhance our tax base and make things like a paper, milk, or a good cup of coffee more convenient for residents.
To police the neighborhoods during the day for suspicious cars with drivers parked. To consider sidewalks in high traffic areas of a subdivisions. Ex: Hunters Run Drive, off
of Merwin Ten Mile, Twiggs, Red Thorne. No where for kids to ride bikes or neighbors to walk. Demographics are changing and older people like to walk in their
neighborhoods. Mothers and fathers with little ones struggle to keep them safe with cars going by. Anyone or anything walking is at risk.
Stop looking for ways to improve Pierce Township, look for ways to manage your income.
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lower taxes for retired residence
Improve Bradbury road - falling apart and dangerous on downhill side. Not wide enough in places if passing a large vehicle road essential and heavily used service
Legendary Run was developed.
Improvement to road shoulders
1. Development of near vacant properties (ie White Oak - 10 mile) would be good 2. Few persons including myself know the Pierce Township boundaries (I've heard
comments that really apply to Union Township) 3. Communication send us a map
see above
Improve economy by attacking business that will provide jobs.
Less property owner (residents) restriction and tax
Extra trash privilege say 3 or 4 days a year. Where we can put out extra trash. garages and basements attics etc... need cleaned out once in a while
Better roads.
Sidewalks
NONE
Maintain the feeling of rural/just outside the city that is a clean low key environment with mixed use.
Open up a local store within the community where we could but bread, milk, beer.
I have no suggestions at this time as I do not spend much time within the community itself.
MAYBE CONCERTS IN THE PARK, OR SOMETHING ALONG THOSE LINES
Make the park on locus corner (the undeveloped one) more active. Maybe add a frisbee golf coarse or something. Add picnic table and grills to all parks.
Elect competent leaders that can be trusted to honor agreed to court settlements and not mislead the community.
We would like to have water and not rely on having it hauled in.
A better business district
More walking paths
Move the police and firestation out closer to Ohio Pike
Increase taxes on businesses and non-resident employees instead of the residents! Businesses like Wal-Mart have gotten tax breaks to locate in the township, sucking up
resources but not paying their fare share for them.
no idea
Sidewalks on residential and streets with many businesses.
More Open Space.
Mow Bradbury Road more often
A liquor store
Widen Merwin Ten Mile
none
enforce ordinances concerning property maintenance, junk cars, storage of boats, campers, trash and trash cans etc...
The snow removal has not been the greatest on side streets within past 2 years. It has been very hard to leave my driveway to get out to the main road.
When a resident calls about a problem with the curb in front of house over three times, maybe someone in maintenance could at the very least, give the resident a call
back.
attack more business to reduce taxes
Music in the Park
Improve the Ohio Pike corridor. Many parts today are eyesores!
Better communication to residents from the Trustees
Add sidewalks! Especially on busy streets.
Better road maintenance
At least check the roads and possibly seal so the rocks are not coming out of the blacktop.
I emailed about the ditches not draining months ago, multiple times and have never gotten a response.
widen Ten Mile Road from Beechmont to White Oak Road
finish the sidewalk project close to legendary trails! seems like it is taking forever!
Less traffic congestion on Ohio Pike.
Better restaurants. More bike trails
Don't know
Create a nice inviting park with plenty of green space.
anyone who lives here would pay taxes live in apts.
Better roads.
I would like to see a plan addressing the hiker biker trails upkeep in L R . We have requested info about maintaining years ago and never did get any answers. Is the plan
to not maintain but let them be replaced at a later time? I do not see any maintainance in the last 14 years I lived here. Maintenance is needed as there are roots breaking
up walkways, wear and tear with normal usage require an additional coat of sealer. Plenty of use but little attention. Yes, funds are needed but I would like info on the plan.
If there ever was one?
Cancel public transporation
provide a site for residents to drop off yard waste and tree limbs (similar to union township)
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keep taxes low
develop long range, prudent economic plan with modest tax increase. realistic projections are required with emphasis on resident safety. be conservative re: parks and
recreation
More trustee, etc..to the public awareness
reduce litter on Bradbury. Needs cleanup 3X year. I live in Legendary Run. I think our residents would volunteer for cleanup more than once a year if you closed the road.
Fire the road repairs supervisor. As he has lied to me personally I think he has and will lie to others. Similarly, township sent a letter of violation regarding an automobile
without checking with me or even checking the auto. The auto was in complete compliance and the person issuing the letter would have known this if he had bothered to
check. He should be fired.
More of a structured walking track (mile markers, extend current one) at Pierce park or somewhere else, and more notification of organized activities there. More police
events there. And more meeting minutes, etc posted on township website. Make that big farm behind Windsor Place/Locust corner a BIG park with walking track,
amphitheater, green space, etc!
I would like to see a large park with a walking path, play area for children and picnic area for residents.
More parking for businesses and retail shops.
more for older kids ages 10-14
Stricter enforcement on yard maintenance, such as high grass, cattails growing in ditches, and trimming trees and bushes back for better visibility onto main roads.
Fix the road that is all chewed up just east of the park on Locust Corner Road. (yes, I know this is probably a country road, but Pierce Township can apply pressure to
get it fixed). It got torn up due to construction on the Legendary Run side of the road.
Make some streets wider like Wagner - School bus and cars just don't fit.
i would like to see an extended bike trail and a community swimming pool; extend park facilities to the area of ash pits - include walking/bike/trails; keep greenspace instead
of subdivisions.
better communications between administration/residents; Community Journal not adequate.
increased recreational venues
Improve the transparency of communication between Township administration and residents. Lack of above includes quite a bit of miscommunication/misinformation on
important issues by excluding residents' input.
Enhance Ohio Pike to look more uniform (i.e. Exterior architecture and appearance codes like Anderson & Deerfield Township)
set up pricing co-operatives with Duke Energy and other residential utility providers (cable, Cincinnati Bell, etc.) to provide discounted rates to homeowners. This may help to
offset additional taxes needed.
no comment
continue improvements to Cole Road
a central place for yard waste
can't think of anything
don't know
make area more attractive for businesses to bring more jobs to the area. widen roadway and make necessary road repairs. limit HUD housing and keep drup dealers out
of our township.
Consolidate management with neighboring Village of Amelia as well as Ohio Township and New Richmond
More independently owned restaurants (non-chain)
Taxes are to high for what we get and the traffic is getting terrible.
More Noise Oridances. These BOOM Cars Wake me up at night.
Lower taxes
You cannot just keep raising taxes. We need more tax paying businesses and maybe a nonresident tax. How/why is state holding back funding now?
limited business development to increase/offset tax income requirements
More businesses
DO NOT ALLOW FUTURE CONSTRUCTION OF HOMES (IN A SUBDIVISION) ALLOWED,IF THEY DO NOT INCLUDE SIDEWALKS. A FUND TO BANK ON WHEN
NEED REPAIRED.
make sidewalks/ bike paths and crosswalks especially on heavily traveled roads such as Beechmont.
Add a new industrial to mobile home park building restriction from 50' free space to 10' free space to include trees planted every 25'. In my case this would allow two more
acres for industrial development which could add approx.
$1,100, 000 property valuation and jobs for approximately 30 employees.
TO WIDEN JENNY LIND RD
Put a red stop light at the intersection of White Oak and 125 or Appomatox and 125 before there is a very serious accident. We have two car accidents at Appomatox and
125 and were very fortunate to be alive.
In force the rule to make people cleanup their property and dispose of junk/trash
Ensuring we have adequate and QUALITY services.
specifically where we live (on Locust Run) I think noise laws should be changed in terms of target practice/it is way to dense here for people on Locust Corner to be
shooting even on their own property
Nothing comes to mind.
Pierce township does a wonderful job with timely snow removal. There are a few roads, such as Bradbury, that could use some maintenance, but understand the
budgetary constraints in this area.
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Generally improve physical appearance and infrastructure services. For instance, the "gateway" at nine mile and Old 52 is very unattractive. Add more developments like
Legendary and even the older Turnberry. Expand underground utilities. Provide infrastructure in advance of development to entice development. Nice work along
Beechment Ave.
improved schools
Beautiful Ohio Pike by working with businesses....
More walking/bike paths
I would be intentional about making it a more diverse community and would place a higher emphasis on education than on anything else.
This would be an even better community if it were "walker" friendly. Sidewalks on White Oak, & Merwin 10 Mile would be a great start
Road maintenance needs more resources.
Remove the trappings and inefficiency of the artificial boundaries of the Township for all administrative matters.
Can't think of anything
move businesses that AREN'T automotive related...it's a depressing place business-wise
This isn't necessarily a change but to continue enforcing zoning restrictions to prevent high density development to prevent higher vehicle traffic on our "country-type" roads
in the future. I don't want other Pierce Township roads to look like St. Rt. 125!
A greater emphasis on infrastructure away from the township center (fire/police/township park/legendary area) - more sidewalks making pedestrian traffic to Ohio Pike
areas safer, repair/resurfacing neighborhood streets, etc.
Better managed road work. I understand road work is necessary but the scheduled maintenance is poorly managed. The schedules seem to be rarely met and final
completion last forever.
Find a way to attract some higher end restaurants to the area. Getting tired of looking at all of the fast food restaurants along Route 125. You have to leave the
township to get a decent meal or anything that even resembles a healthy one.
Put more emphasis on keeping older equipment running longer, and take a hard look at personnel costs. I've been part of budget cut backs before. You really have to re-think
how you do things. Additional money from levies or income taxes will only be supported by the people when this has been demonstrated.
Roadways under the responsibility of PT are in dire need of maintenance improvement. Specifically the connector between 9 mile and Behymer. The erosion due to
large/heavy truck traffic is dangerous and may soon become deadly.
Lower property taxes!
Complete the walking trail on Locust Corner Rd for Legendary Trails
Support our police, fire and EMS personel to the fullest including more staff and benefits.
Nothing
reduce vehicle noise in early morning hours
Behymer is in terrible shape and pretty dangerous. It is the only item off hand I can think of that I would like to see improved. All else is pretty good in my opinion.
Widen a few roads and add sidewalks where possible.
SIDEWALKS. If there were sidewalks, my family would do less driving. Ability to exercise is also important. Right now we have to go to a park with a walking path if we want
to jog.
I've often thought of moving because there aren't any sidewalks or walking paths. I desperately want to walk out of my house and go running (safely). The layout of this
community is perfect for sidewalks - I feel like I live on an island.
Better roads.
????
Make Bradbury & Locust Corner Roads safer.
Sidewalks
Improve plowing of town roads. I come from the northeast where they understand how best to plow roads. I don't buy the excuse that Cincinnati rarely receives snow so
maintenance crews don't need to worry about how to plow roads. We get snow -- not a lot of it -- but we get snow and ice and therefore maintenance crews should know
how to plow. Waiting until the snow stops falling before plowing is not satisfactory. We have a lot of hills and those roads should be properly maintained in the winter. I
shouldn't have to reroute my trip to exclusively flat roads whenever there is icy conditions.
Work to remove blighted properties through more aggressive enforcement (which would also help revenues). Work on better branding - the new logo is a plus but where is
all the public signage or common themed landscaping. Seriously look at reducing costs before going back to the taxpayer well asking for levy money if you cant find a way to
bring more business revenue into the township.
I would add more parks and bike trails. I would also repair the pot holes / road repair. We (the community) needs to look vibrant and new which I feel the road conditions
make us look bad. As far as parks - having more parks or updated parks also puts a good face on the community.
Better restaurants
More diversity
planned waterfront
to make everyone keep their property lawn cut & yard clean, house in good repair.
yard waste removal
Rid of us of the druggies committing crimes
no bikes
Less traffic on l0 Mile from Rt. 52 because of afternoon traffic trying to avoid Beechmont Ave.
Be stricter on residence with junk cars, trash in yards, and high grass. Do not allow !
not raise taxes and live within means
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reduce taxes - reduce fire/em/police
Lower taxes!
Not allow 700 homes be built on nearby farm property causing increased traffic and devaluing local property.
more protected Greenspaces.
Tear down the old Nine Mile Tavern and turn the area into a welcome to the Township Park
Need more upscale restaurants in the area.
Attract better restaurants and shopping...
Repair the walking paths in our community that are the responsibility of the Township
CLEAN UP BUSINESS FRONTS IE LANDSCAPE PAINT ECT
Keep taxes as low as possible
Lower taxes
More comm*l & industrial bussiness will help with tax.
some of the residential roads need repair/repaving
Continue to keep green space
More sidewalks from school to park to legendary run trails(access to Stonehaven)
more family owned restaurants and less chains
Some decent restaurants other than fast food or Mexican.
get my road re paved-been 20 years
Improve the quality of business establishments along SR 125. I would seek out highly successful small business/restaurant owners in other communities and present the
idea of opening an additional site in our area. We have too many sketchy used car dealerships, fast food joints, and other unattractive establishments.
Whenever we want to go to an actual sit down restaurant we find ourselves taking our money to other communities. When you look at the economic demographics of
Pierce Township, we definitely could support more higher quality establishments.
Easier access to I-275
communicate better with residents
more concerts in the park
Improve the overall zoning of the area, we are no longer a rural area.
Improve the roads
Perhaps more programs or events to create more of a sense of community, such as live music in the park during summer months.
Not continuing to ask for fire levies.
I'd widen Bradbury a little bit, add some guard rails in spots and repave it.
Work with Clermont County to bring more businesses or large companies to the area, so more development takes place. You are losing Duke Power Plant, so figure out
a way to replace them with other businesses.
Speed limits need to be lowered in many areas and enforced.
clean up junk from properties
Needs to develop an upscale dining and entertainment area around pierce point
incorporate Alpine Terrace
It would be nice if there was a nice retirement community and senior center in Pierce Township
Lower taxes.
Less empty buildings and don't ignore houses in foreclosure with things like uncut grass etc.
Attract more restaurants of a higher quality and atmosphere than we currently have.
as good as it get
Planning & Joint Co-Operation with other municipalities
communicating who, what, where Pierce Township is
Have more of a variety of restaurants, limit high end not just fast food and sidewalks on Merwin Ten Mile Road
Better rules on front & side yard storage
more upscale restaurants
Realize that the township is larger than Legendry Subdivision.
Be closer to civilization
have lower taxes.we don't need new equip now.or pay increase
Create more business opportunities. Need sustainable businesses rather than restaurants, hair cutters along 125. Disappointed that ursing home was not built on merwin ten
mile. We need a corporate office park culture in this area.
Full time Zoning Inspector. Vigorous enforcement of code. Long term this will result in more high end real estate investment.
More casual restaurants on 125 (like an Applebees or Chili's).
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Given the financial hardship our

community is facing with the closing of
Duke Energy's Beckjord Power Plant, I
believe the Pierce Township Board of
Trustees should: (check no more than two
choices)
Answered: 428
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Cut back on
services suc...
Review Losses
and place a ...
Review losses
and consider...
OTHER (Please
be specific)
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
Answer Choices
60%
70%
80%
90% 100%
Responses
Cut back on services such as Fire/EMSs, Police and Road Maintenance
11.45%
49
Review Losses and place a new Operating Levy on the ballot to make up losses.
43.46%
186
Review losses and consider an earnings tax on non-residents employed in the Township.
48.36%
207
OTHER (Please be specific)
37.62%
161
Total Respondents: 428
OTHER (Please be specific)

Be more creative in seeking new business opportunities, even in the areas that are currently being considered for more housing. Work more proactively in with county,
state, and federal government in trying to find potential business tenants for the Duke property. Duke won't do much, but if we were to find potential businesses, they
MIGHT listen to proposals. The ball is in our court to advance or turn over.
Lobbing Ohio for funding to return - state is transferring burden to local governments but not reducing taxes (so overall taxes increase when local government raises
taxes)
Don't have any idea
If there is a use or lose policy in any department replace it with an incentive instead. to conserve spending any surplus should go towards a rainy day fund reward the
department who spends the least
Look into purchasing used vehicles
Does Pierce need consultants?
Combination of real estate tax and income tax - graded (wealthier pay more)
quit buying greenspace and giving tax abatements on new buildings. be it business or homes
budget cuts other than emergency services. release report on income from taxes legendary run, new homes and new business - all we here about is beckjord loss
All township employees should contribute more to their health insurance 5% is not what most companies require. suggest 20 % and then I would support the levy
wage cut backs I had to do it.
keep what we have
Not sure, levy should have expiration date
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Find ways to being additional development (commercial and residential) to Pierce to offset tax revenues lost to Beckjord
It is OK to have a temporary levy, but not a permanent one. I will vote against that increase.
I don't mind paying higher taxes, but Trustee should do more than raise taxes and cut services. You can't do both (!!)...this will drive away the residents you want to keep
here, The Trustees should become more aggressive in planning and development of the 125 corridor, including to clean up and enforce what is there today, and create
more business partnerships for future ones.
Tax people that live in apartments. Problem solved! They use Pierce township service. I read where Beckjord will be energy storage plant for Duke and will not close.
At would at ways to reduce costs and propose a minimal operating levy to make up the difference.
Review all departments and the assess all aspects of financial outlays. Trustees should not be timid in using inside millage to fix township roads-- stop being political
and show some leadership.
I believe that the first priority of our township is to provide good basic services (adequate police & fire, good roads, etc). However, I think the level of police could be
reduced & we could utilize the Clermont County Sheriff if needed. I think that the level of fire service protection is adequate. I think the roads need to be maintained better
& if there is not enough money to do that, we should cut back on police parks, etc.
One possible alternative might be to sub-contract police services to the county (Anderson TWP does this now).
Develop along 52, think outside the box, what have other communities done with their river resource.
Put aggressive plan in place to attract back fill business
Improvement and/or expansion of parks, recreation &green space should be put aside leaving police, fire/ems alone until the financial situation improves through new
businesses and expansion of the current ones.
Cut back on wasteful spending in other areas.....there are many other places, i.e., administrative, to reduce spending than from the Police and Fire.
You new this was coming 15 years ago. Why didn't you plan for it?
I would wait to see if these "projections" of "expected losses" are correct. With more people and businesses moving into Pierce township, additional tax revenue
should offset some of this loss.
promote new business
Analyze, insure, and publicize that the budget, augmented for so long by Beckjord revenue (a luxury that most townships never had) does not have fat that can be
trimmed without cutting services.
Commercialize 125 more effectively
Get more business on 125. Develop the riverfront.
Are taxes are high enough and we don't see much work done
Operate within their means. Why couldn't fire and rescue pony up 5% more of the cost of their health care costs?? Taxpayers are burdened with paying their salaries,
healthcare and retirements-- as well as our own. Enough of the taxes, already!!!
An increase of percentage (e.g., 0.25%) in township sales tax
Review Losses and place a new operating levy on the ballot AND consider having residents and businesses pay for trash pick-up.
Possibly look into more retail or better selection of restaurants (not fast food) in the business section on 125 or Ten Mile ONLY. If you put retail or restaurants too close to
the community it will take away from the calmness and like ability that residents have grown to love!
Use a replacement levy with a slight increase instead of a new levy.
Please take into account specific concerns of residents as expressed at township meetings.
Surely there are more options. Try to look for some creative solutions instead of always falling back on taxation. What about sharing services with other townships in
similar situations?
Find and attract replacement reveue sources rather than pile the burden on taxpayers
Please DO NOT cut services Repurpose Beckjord-find new use with income.
Cut back on the use of expensive private consultants.
Stay within budget
Less revenue means less can be afforded. Taxes are already high. Don't sell assets such as land to maintain high spending. Land belongs to future generations and is
not an ongoing, sustainable source of revenue.
Please provide specifics as to the projected revenue loss.
Review losses again to see what should be trimmed.
this property is still there and there should be taxes until sold.
Cut back on frivolous spending. If monies can be spent on parks...then there should be monies for fire, police and road maintenance...which should be a priority. Pay a
good sum of money on property tax currently. Will NOT support additional levies.
not sure
Cut back on spending and manage the money as best as possible. Do not raise taxes. Hire less Twp. personal. (Fire/Maintenance)
You should have saved and prepared for this !\
Market to find new business to replace the lost revenue. Create economic zone for small businesses/start ups.
Develop a feasible plan to encourage compatible commercial development to increase our tax base, primarily focused on our parts of SR 125 and US 52. I doubt that an
earnings tax will make a significant difference. I think that the actual solution will require a blend of new and higher taxes, reduced services, and an enhanced tax base. The
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challenges I perceive are doing this without materially impairing the characteristics which make Pierce desirable, particularly given our infrastructure limitations; and forging
community consensus, particularly given the sub-rational opposition to taxes that some harbor.
Look for ways to hand over departments to private companies..
don't know
a tax on non-residents also sounds appealing but is counter-productive
Find a way to attract new business
Review other cuts to nonessential services
FUNDRAISE WITH A CARNIVAL
A five year renewable levy with a performance evaluation included at the 4 year mark.
To have fire/ems only service pierce township and stop servicing new Richmond and other areas on a regular basis
Sell the properties the township owns that's not being used
Consider merging with Amelia police and fire depts. NO TAX LEVIES!
Solicit more businesses/develop more land
Business Development Tours
Not sure what it should be though.
By developing the Ohio Pike corridor, it should make it more attractive to high-end businesses to move in, creating higher tax revenue.
We are new to Pierce Township, but I feel certain there are cuts to be made in areas other than Police, Fire/EMS and Road Maintenance. I really get tired of the political
maneuvering to keep pork projects and give pay raises to officials while threatening cut backs in departments already operating on a budget that has experienced previous
cutbacks.
I believe that Union twsp has tried to bring alternate cost measures for maintenance and equipment for savings on items needed. We could try for a minimal increase if
the community believes or the perception is that the trustees are doing all they can to stretch the tax dollar. The community needs to know that ALL is done to make sure
no waste is in the community.
Don't know
cut back
Cut expenses as possible
Go over budget and communicate with public, must show Changes made to save money. Yes, we know about Beckjord and its impact. Combine services with other
adjoining communities, shared purchasing, shared basic services such as police and fire. No one wants to hear that but Pierce township does not have potential for growth
with limited avenues of revenue. Limited business developments. Went to meeting on 5 year plan in LR and the future looks grim for imprivements
cut all departments at the top to bottom
levy must be renewed not ongoing. five year levy is ideal
monitor school expenses do away with duplication of projects
Get rid of trustees living in legendary run communities. Residents in these communities should pay higher taxes because they receive greater benefits from our taxes.
Township services has declined for all other residents of the township except for the legendary run communities. I'm also very upset that the township is allowing
commercial businesses to operate in the residential area of dorado court. The trucks and equipment traveling on the road causes damage to the road and the township
has ignored it. I hope to make this an issue when trustee re-elections take place.
Make that big farm behind Windsor Place/Locust corner a BIG park with walking track, amphitheater, dog park, green space, etc! Soccer fields, etc and somehow earn
money there.
I am unsure what the answer is to losses in funding, but please do not cut safety (police and fire), because that is an essential part of any community.
While I do not have any hard facts to back this up - I know from living here for 40 years (I am 43 years old) that Pierce Township is mostly residential, with a comparatively
small amount of businesses. Therefore, I wonder how much revenue could be generated by non-resident earnings tax. Furthermore, cutting back on services will further
diminish our property values which have struggled to keep pace and restore growth as much as other communities that have stronger schools and services.. I know the
"fixed income" people out there will argue against ANY increases, but the reality is the services in our township have a direct impact on our lifestyle and property values.
And we already pay very little in tax. If they want to pay even less - move to Brown County!
Increase taxes in businesses and eliminate any tax reductions policies to lure businesses to township
The Beckjord closing has been public knowledge for years now and therefore should have been anticipated by elected officials becoming proactive instead of the
current/less responsible position of having to be reactive/executional rather than strategic.
cut back on everything
Reconsider having soooooo many different vehicles. It appears that we have every variety of vehicles and equipment that are very large township or community
would have.
find ways to cut budget without cutting into vital services such as Fire/EMS, Police and Road Maintenance
Beckjord closing has been known for years and there was no advance planning for this? Investigate cost savings with consolidation of government services.
consider or find other tax income opportunities, not just tax those who live here. Our taxes are already reasonably high. limited/concentrated development should
be considered an option to required income.
I HAD TO PAY BLUE ASH TAX FOR WORKING THERE. LOOK AT WHAT THEY HAVE
Consider a small sales tax on all retail purchases within the county less food
OPERATING LEVY FOR 1 YEAR ONLY FOR FIRE/EMS,POLICE, ROAD MAINTENANCE. PARKS/RECREATION AND GREEN SPACE DELAYED
FOR 2 YEARS.
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Have we studied and eliminated all sources of wasteful spending? Is there non critical spending that can be cut. For example, is Fire/EMS and police getting uniform
stipends every year that can be reduced or eliminated. This is just one example, but i know this is done in other places and the amount given is in excess of what is
necessary. Taxes are always an easier solution, but possibly this is an opportunity to identify excess that can be trimmed. I'm only in favor of an earnings tax if it is on
people working in Pierce Township. I am not in favor of taxing residents working outside of PT and paying earning taxes there.
Encourage new residential development with infrastructure availability, low/no fees, admin support and advertise our interest in development with Requests for Proposals
paid for by owners and township. Good luck with the custom design 5 acre parcels.
My property taxes are outrageous and my house is worth less than I paid for it 10 years ago. Try to attract more upscale housing and quit considering apartments. More
apartments will guarantee Pierce Township becoming a ghetto in 25 years. Develop the area along the river for some taxable purpose might be an idea. With dangerous
roads and intersections (like Bradbury/9mile) it is ridiculous to consider 1000's of more units
Use a levy to make up losses only in the necessary accounts using prudent budgeting and financial planning.
seek to attract new business to the township
Work with a developer to bring in new businesses
First consider a ways of doing business not just what other townships do or what has been done in the past. It would then make sense and only then to consider cuts
and additional taxes.
Review current spending trends and cut back on unnecessary spending.
Achieve competitive bids for contract services and road work.
Loss of money does not always mean you have to make deep cut backs. You just have to re align priorities and processes.
Review losses and place a new levy net of some level of service adjustments. Major road improvements should be highlighted as specific projects impacting the tax base
for that projects cost over a specific period of time.
Review loses, make some limited cuts, and ask for a minor increase in the township operating levy.
Increase the tax base through development, but not over-development.
cut back on parks and maintenance
Cut back on non safety services
Any levy/additional tax would have to have a term limit...12 months, etc. It cannot be an ongoing tax, such as the one proposed in the last election.
get every vacant house sold or rented to collect tax from owner.
Cut back on fire/EMS but not road maintenance.
I did not support the last fire levy because it was a continuing levy instead of a specific period of time. It was like giving a blank check to township when there may may not
be a township if we do not find other sources of income. Unfortunately the homeowners have had to bear the burden for paying for schools, fire, police, roads and we need
to find another source of revenue like imposing a tax on rental property so that everyone has skin in the game. I realize it is difficult in funding services since the State of
Ohio has cut back funding for cities, villages,
and township.
Don't want to pay anymore, hate to lose services, realize there are no easy answers.
Replace lost tax revenue by successfully recruiting new businesses to appropriate locations within the town in addition to finding a new commercial use for the Beckjord
plant.
Apparently generating more revenue (with the expect of taxes) is not on the list???? WTF. That is what I would expect my elected officials to have accomplished. This
Power plant issue is not a surprise or emergency. It was broadcast for years. Why have we not been able to be proactive in making up the revenue? In any event from the
choices you present I think first and foremost another round of cost review and position elimination/cost reductions are in order just like every family in Pierce Township
must do when faced with an income shortfall -- we cannot simply overspend and expect others to pick up our housing tab. I do not favor general taxpayer levy since where
does this end.... This year it is the fire/ems, next year it is the police, then how about the poor parks people -- everyone likes having roads right.... If we are going to tax than
I would favor doing an earnings tax on people who do not live here. Yes it is a penalty. Yes it makes working AND not living here less desireable and harder to hire those
people....BUT the PR around the last levy was that the money was needed to raise the wages of our fire/ems workers to make Pierce jobs more competitive. So if we are
using the money to make those wages more competitive and we are proud of where we live than those hired SHOULD want to move here and this earnings tax
incentivizes that. I want my police/EMS to be part of the community. Also bringing more people here improves the housing market which also translates to improved
property values and then more revenue.
Read my lips ! No New Taxes !!
cut back if needed if administrative services
Manage the money right
Perform a zero base budget analysis of all service areas, capital expnditures and administrative expenses then evaluate the results compared to the projected revenue. If
available consider the use of prior surplus then reduce cost in less critical service areas. Not focus on emotion concerning cut back in Fire/EMS Police and Road
Maintenance.
Insist Duke Energy make up for the loss...
Review budget and eliminate waste that is found.
encourage more commercial development along Ohio Pike and riverfront areas
Look at outsourcing functions that may be more cost effective if performed by for-profit third party(s); reduce trustee salaries and benefits...this would encourage
others to run who have nothing but the township's best interests at heart (and no interest in/need for the fringe benefits)
We need to live within our means and without specifics on the current costs and staff, it's a shot in the dark to recommend cut backs. Based on what we know, I'd
recommend that. Attracting businesses to the area would help increase the tax base. I do NOT favor an earnings tax or property owner tax increase/levy.
Cutting key services is not an option, however all levels of government waste plenty of dollars. We need to find new sources of revenue, and make sure the dollars we
have are spent correctly.
Full fiscal review to cut overall operating expenses & recapture lost funding from state
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Truly, this SURVEY is simply to provide ammunition to Pierce Township for a new levy. Does the Board truly believe this SURVEY is simply for feedback??!? I am not the
only resident who has voiced this exact sentiment.
Replace the loss of the Duke Power Plant with other businesses! Offer tax incentives or other opportunities to bring in more development.
Need to entice business growth between pierce point and krogers.
Reduce non-labor operating expenses.
user fee
Attract more restaurants / small businesses and fund raisers
Not sure but operating levy and taxing are unattractive options,
Require anyone unemployed and collecting unemployment benefits to do community service and keep the area beautified.
While we need to live within our means, we also need to be practical to provide enough tax base for our basic services and also to guarantee that the township will
continue to be a desired relocation destination. Securing the tax base now will only improve our situation years ahead.
Take steps to help residents understand what happens when liberal Democrats are elected - power plants are closed, the economy is stifled, and taxes go up.
Conservative messaging would help.
N/a
Try to encourage another large employer to establish a presence in Pierce Township.
Cut 10% across the board
Find a way to secure grant money to develop our community
Attempt to bring businesses to the area since they are the largest tax contributors. Homeowners are already taxed enough.
Cut back across the board - not just Fire/EMS, Police and Road Maintenance. You may wish to inquire of Tom Keating whether or not the third option above is
legal/constitutional. Query distinguishing between residents and non-residents employed in the Township-5th/14th amendment concerns.
Look at payroll and service provider costs (and energy costs)
The possibility that Duke was going to shut down Beckjord was not a surprise; instead, it was known for a considerable amount of time. Contingency plans for alternative
sources of the lost tax revenue should have been in place well before Duke's eventual closure. Pierce Township needs to aggressively work on attracting other
commercial/industrial businesses, possibly even offering subsidies and/or other packages. Additional taxes on the residents to offset the lost revenue from Duke should
not be a consideration. Pierce Township needs a larger commercial base.
I'm not sure what I believe is the answer to this dilemma. I hate to see a cut in services, however, I know that there are a lot of people unable to afford another levy.
Pierce Township is not alone in experiencing a reduction in revenues. Almost all local governments have experienced this over the past few years. Many have responded
by reviewing services to determine if reductions in service or more efficient ways of delivering the same services could be provided within their existing resources. I noticed
this is not an option suggested in your survey. Perhaps you could consider this before asking for another revenue increase. It seems that when residents suggest something
that might be sufficient, but is not the Cadillac version, the Trustees reject it in favor of the Cadillac. Perhaps you could consider what Union Township has done regarding
reducing the expense of major vehicle purchases. These have been described in various news articles in the Community Press. The press has also reported that the
Trustees choose a proposed fire levy that is not permitted by the Ohio Revised Code. There is no reason this should have been a surprise. The Ohio Revised Code
governs everything Ohio local governments can do. It is a public document. A review of the Code, either by the Committee or the Law Director, prior to the recommendation
would have shown this. Perhaps you should consider some other options before those proposed on the survey.
before any new levy would suggest better disclosure on fire/police needs. Limit length of levy and improve what is only necessary.
Cut back on Police
Reduce salting distributions to cover stop intersections. Hopper Hill Farms ALWAYS gets cleaned but you over salt the entire subdivision often unnecessarily (just
thinking how to save).
Cut other administrative expenses by hiring a service firm perform administrative services. Police dept lacks integrity so shut down and transfer to sheriff.
encourage new development and attract new businesses
More housing development, esp. for seniors with no children for schooling, to increase tax base.
What happened to the money that the new Kroger is bringing in?
Spend less on parks or in nonessential areas. I feel the growth in higher priced homes should offset the need to raise taxes. We all are paying way too much of our hard
earned income while others pay little or nothing.
Get ruthless with your budgets. Cut out waste. Taxes are too high already. We moved here in early '90s because of lower taxes - not anymore.
We should also research ways to attract new businesses to our community.
Cut back where it makes sense. Every department can cut back on their budget 5-6%. We moved to Pierce Township because the taxes were low....NO MORE
TAXES!!
Review your expenditures/expenses and operate more efficiently with the money available without cutting necessary police/fire/road maintenance services and only
place new operating levy on the ballot after a careful audit/review of your operation to demonstrate that's the only viable solution.
Complete a review on all staff employed by the Township and ensure that money is being spent efficiently; that should include a review of salaries and benefits. Include
active employee reviews of staff to ensure they are doing their jobs and if it isn't already being done pay based on performance and not tenure.
Here's a novel idea, if residents reject a levy, respect that !! Try cutting back across the board.
Make sure dollars are being spent wisely.
Consider shared services with nearby townships but only if it would not result in a decrease in services.
Attract business and employment through favorable business policies and regulations
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Have you, or a member of your family,

visited or used one of the recreation
facilities in Pierce Township in the last 6-9
months?
Answered: 440
Skipped: 3
No
Yes
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
Answer Choices
50%
60%
70%
80%
90% 100%
Responses
No
38.86%
171
Yes
61.14%
269
Total
440
If you answered yes to the above question,

what facilities did you visit or use (check
all that apply)
Answered: 279
Skipped: 164
Playground
Walking or
Bike Path
Tennis or
Basketball...
One of the
golf courses...
Sports Fields
(soccer or...
Green space or
natural area
Park for
picnic,...
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
24
50%
60%
70%
80%
90% 100%

Answer Choices
Responses
Playground
44.09%
123
Walking or Bike Path
68.46%
191
Tennis or Basketball Courts
12.54%
35
One of the golf courses in our community
29.03%
81
Sports Fields (soccer or baseball)
9.32%
26
Green space or natural area
33.69%
94
Park for picnic, festival or music
26.16%
73
Total Respondents: 279
If I could make one improvement to the Parks, Recreation Facilities and/or Green
Space, it would be...
Answered: 245
Skipped: 198
Responses
More paths - dirt or paved
Complete path around park and golf course
We use Hamilton County parks. We would use Pierce parks if there were more and better trails. The biggest improvement you could make would be to complete the
Hike Bike trail.
Better security
None
There fine
Better restroom
More trash cans
Don't lose it. Make it a community service job if funds for maintaining it runs low
Preserve them; expand them add more of them
Litter control
n/a
nothing
not needed cut budget
Complete the walking trail along locust corner along golf course to fire/police station and playground
Parks are adequate
Too many facilities just have greenspace
Concerts in the park charge admission and generate revenue.
Have nothing to say
Many Boy Scouts are looking for Eagle projects - which can help the community - identify those needs for future Eagle projects
More garbage cans
Save more of it. Plant save more trees
Improve restroom facilities.
Complete the hiker/biker trail promised by Great Traditions many years ago.
I wish there were more tennis courts.
Finish the green space on Merwin-Ten Mile (old Furguson farm).
I frankly don't think this is so important. Greenspace is not going to save this Township.
add a long bike trail
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Need better walking/biking trails
Fix the tennis nets
Running water and a "real bathroom" at the park with a shelter house
I think our parks are in good shape. I have not used lately, but have in the past.
N/A
None.
See #8
I would be a plus to have a bandstand area where bands and other community events could be held during the Spring/Summer/Fall months.
increase length of walking path
Have an off-leash dog park area! It's not only a good place for dogs, but a good way for residents to meet and socialize.
speaking selfishly - a running track around Sky Valley
toilet facilities
Water park
Publicize what, where, etc.
More walking or bike paths
Nothing
More trails, and upkeep on the paved areas. Some of paved areas at the main park are starting to deteriorate, which can pose a walking hazard for some people.
Add a dog park
Promote the Park facilities more frequently with directions for new residents. I would welcome walking paths on the east border of Pierce.
I think the Parks facilities are very good. Many of us who live in Pierce have acreage so have our own green space so don't utilize the parks as much. Community groups
and ball teams that do use the facilities could adopt areas and volunteer to make improvements instead of expecting it to come from and be funded by the township.
at one time I volunteered to be on a committee to look at constructing some type of military display but nothing ever happened? . .
advertise and increase awareness of parks and rec facilities
Advertise locations and facilities. We are minutes from Woodland Mound Park, have passes, and use it weekly. Pierce Twp parks are a mystery. Where are they? What
is there? Why don't we know about them, lived here since 1966.
Let the residents know where these places are located
Stay within budget
I only know of ONE place on Locust Corner Road. Where are the others? Do a better job of letting residents know where they are.
dog park
permanent toilets instead of porta-potties.
Given financial concerns, would not even consider making nice but unnecessary expenditures.
Dedicated pickle ball court
More room for kids to play and explore.
Parks are fine....
We don't use any of these
Enlarge if possible or create a real destination area with great picnic areas or frisbee gold or volleyball. Is there an area to create a very nice pond? or an English Garden.
Something very attractive or unique to draw people in. Could charge a small fee to help pay for it.
No suggestions.
Let the state handle parks & recreational facilities.
Don't know
A clear "center" (streets, picnic area, gazebo, swimming complex, whatever) would be meaningful
Not enough experience
No changes
Bathrooms
provide restrooms and shelter/picnic facility
Repair or replace damaged picnic tables
NONE
Your doing a great job!
Restrooms with running water!
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don't utilize enough to give a fair answer to this one.
Add grills and picnic tables
Complete the hike/bike trail and maintain it per the court settlement.
Did know that there was a park. Would like to see a dog park...charge a small fee for residents and a higher fee for non. Like the Dog Park in Anderson Township along
Kellogg Ave.
More walking trails
Better mark trails at Nature Park and trails near playground. Explore grant opportunities to better maintain facilities.
Actually bathrooms at the parks instead of port-a-potty
Open spaces for residence to have a personal Garden
Maintenance and appearance very important
Bike paths bikers use Locust Corner Road and its dangerous
n/a
none
Make the parks more user friendly
Hire a new street maintenance supervisor
Mailer or community event
Signing up/ reserving be more accessible
Restrooms/Shelter
update tennis courts and soccer field across from Pierce park.
Don't know.
It would be nice to have a better walking/ bike path.
Cut back - change fee to use parks / recreation facilities
Tennis courts need attention. Nets need to be replaces ASAP Nets are in but no one has put up new ones for this season?
more picnic tables
no improvements
better shelters for inclement weather
more media exposure
What is the status of the walking path on Locust Corner Road? Why the delay?
Eliminate employees taking care of these areas. Issue park permits at cost to those using the facilities.
Extend and mark the walking path. I run at the park a lot and feel very intrusive running through the cemetery. Would love to see the park expanded. We love it! Need
working restrooms also. NEED MORE GREEN SPACE! Make that big farm behind Windsor Place/Locust corner a BIG park with walking track, amphitheater, green
space, etc!
walking path
Nothing. They are all great.
Fenced dog park. Sell annual passes like Anderson Township does.
add something for older kids (i.e. rock climbing, baseketball hoops at playground)
The basketball and tennis courts are in need for re-surfacing and the tennis courts need new nets.
Fencing at main baseball field needs replacement. Needs a new home plate too (I'll donate one if you put it in! LOL).
Keep it clean and let dog walk in the cemetery - but owners should pickup after them.
Indoor restroom facilities
Restrooms
a splash zone for little ones and improved hiking opportunities
Put in a nice restroom & concession stand facility to match the surrounding township buildings. (i.e. Brick & Brown metal roof or rock/stone like cement walks
rarely use the parks so we can not comment
no comment
Program for kids during summer months, sports facilities, and parks.
Improve playground
General Maintenance
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Allow horses on park on locust corner
Finish the Hike Bike Path before the grant expires!
None
Not Sure
More shade or shade trees at the playground
RESTROOMS, WITH FLUSH TOILETS. WITH REGULAR MAINTENANCE CHECKS, AND POLICED
Add bike paths.
ANOTHER TREED PICNIC AREA WITH HORSESHOE PITS
SUFFICIENT AT THIS TIME. NOT A PRIORITY COMPARED TO FIRE/POLICE/EMS.
Remove the eyesore cell tower from the nature trail/park.
At a swimming pool
Dog Park
Advertise that they exist. I can't even name one park, playground or green space. Where is the walking path - I'd love to use it.
I would like to see more events such as the Justin James concert. I appreciate that this particular event was family friendly, but if there were other events, alcohol may
increase attendance and drive revenue.
Who has time to for these things? I have to struggle to get 4 hours a week to play golf. When I had the grandkids we went to Woodland Mound - exercise trails, nature
center, lots of playground equipment. Frisbee golf. Doing this for 2 or 3 hours once month was fine; any more and I would fall behind in fulfilling my principle of using my
interest and skills for and with others. That's what makes me happy - not a walk in the park. Consider developing some of our land to residential and commercial.
Added climbing playground items like at Locust Corner Elementary.

More walking/bike paths.
new soccer nets
na
This isn't necessarily a change but to continue to protect the green space we now have and expand it as practicable.
Sidewalks to make parks more accessible to residents living nearby.

Don't make improvements in tough times unless you can get the funding from grants or endowments.
I believe they are adequate as now defined...given the economic impact described earlier, why are new improvements being considered.
New resident to the township; not sufficient experience living here to comment.
Plant some trees near the playground on Locust road so eventually it will be shaded. It is too hot to play there in the summer.
Recycling bins and Dog parks!
na
Complete the Hiker Biker path!
Our parks are awesome! With the addition of the new walking trail near the ball fields, they'll be even better! In a perfect world, we'd have a tunnel to connect the ball fields
to the play area, but that's not a priority. That stretch of road is narrow, windy and sometimes dangerous, as we all know.
I'm not familiar with the amount of available green space, but if space would allow expansive running trails, that would be wonderful. I frequently have to drive to
Woodland Mound to go running.
Toilet facility.
Repair and/or replace fencing along park on locust corner and add additional features in the play ground area. Additionally the items in the play ground are in disrepair
and broken and need to be fixed or replaced.
????
Not familiar enough with them to answer.
I would love to see running/bike/walking paths around the town. I would love to see new and improved recreational facilities in the town. But I can't support any of this while
hearing at the same time that fire, police and EMS services might be reduced because of the loss of tax revenue from the Beckjford plant. Improvements to parks and
recreation facilities, while important, should be put on the back burner until new revenue sources are found.
Better signage/lighting and fixing that horrible locust corner road fence.
Update the condition of the waling trails / add more bike trails. I would also look at adding more play fields for soccer or baseball - this would get more people in the
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township - rec leagues - goal to attract people to the area and see what the community offers.
Expand the areas where we can walk our dogs
More walking trails
More
Do not use not familiar enough to comment
n/a
NA
Acquire more protected Greenspaces.
Pave the Nature Trail Park parking are
Complete the walking path in Legendary Run/ Trails area
Advertise them...
Do not use.
Restrooms,Shelterhouse,fishing lake.
I feel that they are adequate
More trails
Bathroom at Pierce Park
Nothing -- it's adequate for the use. What % of township residents live in LR? LR offers recreational and green space value to the township. We do NOT need to be
taxed more for things we do not use.
They are great right now.
Family swings - seat a couple maybe a handicap swing
We need to complete the walking path along Locust Corner. Looks like Evans has pulled out, job is far from complete, but as a resident I have seen no notice as to
why ?
Add a covered picnic area
They are excellent!
No changes need to be made. Parks are adequate.
I don't know.
clean up all areas
haven't used
no recommendations
nature trails for hiking and walking
Create or build walk/bike trail by the river.
Dog friendly
Finish the hiker/biker path on Locust Corner Road once and for all!
n/a
communiciations
Walking or bike path to and from Merwin Ten Mile Road
no opinion
na
Add a Friday night concert or party in the park event for 21 and over.
Mutt mitts for dog waste
Replace port-o-lets with running water plumbing.
More walking, biking, hiking trails
Beautification (fences, backstops, guardrail next to the walking path)
Park rangers patrolling the areas frequently. These areas do not always feel safe.
adequate funding to continue to make improvements to the capital needs of our parks, including utilities, lighting, recreation.
To add a dedicated dog park to one of the green spaces or parks
better bathrooms
More & longer walking/running trails
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more walking trails
Shut it all down if it means closing up the deficit. I will take good roads over parks. My kids play at the park when they are really bored, but we can do without.
put in restrooms
Plant more trees
Longer walking trails
More bike/walking paths
n/a
Expand the walking trail.
Develop the lower 10 mile road area, especially the land formerly owned by Mike Mendenhall.
finish the path from legendary trails to the park ASAP. All work has stopped.
More parks - See Anderson Township. Although they obviously have a larger population, they seemingly have many more parks per capita.
I dont know where these facilities are
Have restrooms and have another Green Space area in the township.
I think we're in good shape with our parks.
We don't use them
New nets on the tennis courts and a sign that prohibits destructive activities (no soccer balls, skateboards, etc. Use courts for racket sports only.)
create additional park space
promote them
bicycle friendly
better restrooms
More walking trails
Lengthen walking and running trails
I would like to water features added to existing parks. This could include splash pads, splashing fountains, misting features, etc.
create an attraction that the town could receive some income from.
Add more picnic tables including some closer to the handicapped parking spaces. Also add parking on the other end of the park.
Rest rooms
DO NOT develop green space/sell green space for residental or business development to make up revenue gap. Keep green space for the public to enjoy.
Trees or shelter/covering for some of the playground. There is no shade & playground gets too hot to play on, so we can't enjoy it. Why did the resident have to pay for half
of the playground?
Restroom at Pierce Township Part
Leave them the way they are.
We can't afford fancy parks, bike paths, etc. Do only the basics!
More places to sit in the shade.
have not visited any parks
Improve picnic facilities.
Communicate what is available in this department. I have been a resident of the Township for 4 years and don't know what is available or where to easily find information.
take advantage of the riverfront
More walking trails
More walking/bike trails
Expand the space, add dog park
Facilities for concerts and public restrooms.
BETTER AMMENITIES IN THE PARK
Set up community volunteer groups to clean/improve recreation areas
Improve sidewalks to park. Fix some of the picnic tables that have big metal spikes sticking out.
Better facilities at the park (restrooms, bandstand, upgraded playground)
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Regarding the facilities at Pierce Township Park, which should be the top priority
for improvement (number only those you would like to see starting with number 1
being the highest priority)
Answered: 280
Skipped: 163
Restrooms with
running water
Improved
picnic...
Shelter House
Bandstand
Improved
playground...
Improved or
additional...
1
Restrooms with running water
Improved picnic facilities
Shelter House
Bandstand
Improved playground facilities
Improved or additional sports fields and facilities
10
Total
Score
70.97%
176
14.11%
35
5.65%
14
3.23%
8
2.42%
6
3.63%
9
248
5.37
9.47%
18
25.79%
49
23.68%
45
24.21%
46
12.11%
23
4.74%
9
190
3.82
9.60%
19
35.86%
71
26.26%
52
12.63%
25
12.63%
25
3.03%
6
198
4.08
6.11%
11
7.78%
14
12.78%
23
15.56%
28
16.11%
29
41.67%
75
180
2.47
15.05%
28
21.51%
40
16.67%
31
15.59%
29
19.35%
36
11.83%
22
186
3.62
11.11%
20
12.22%
22
18.33%
33
15.00%
27
21.11%
38
22.22%
40
180
3.11
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Please pick the statement that best describes your point of view (select one)
Answered: 394
Skipped: 49
Pierce
Township has...
Pierce
Township has...
Pierce
Township has...
Pierce
Township has...
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
90% 100%
Answer Choices
Responses
Pierce Township has too much land dedicated to Parks, Recreation and Green Space.
3.55%
14
39.59%
156
Pierce Township has an adequate amount of land dedicated to Parks, Recreation and Green Space.as
38.83%
Pierce Township has an adequate amount of land dedicated to Parks, Recreation and Green Space, but its physical facilities (paths,
restrooms, picnic spaces, sports fields, etc. need updating and improvement.
Pierce Township has too little land dedicated to Parks, Recreation and Green Space.
Total
153
18.02% 71
394
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The Township wants to increase its communication to residents to better inform

them of what is going on in the Township (Zoning Issues, Public Events, Issues
affecting the Township such as Police, Fire/EMS, Public Works, Budgets, etc.). To
print and mail periodic newsletters will cost the Township Thousands of dollars
for each mailing, money the Township simply does not have given the loss of
revenue we are now facing. Would you like to receive the news via email, if the
Township promises not to send more that one (1) communication per month?
(check only one)
Answered: 419
Skipped: 24
I do not want
to receive...
I would
consider pay...
YES. Please
give us your...
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
90% 100%
Answer Choices
Responses
I do not want to receive updates or Township news by email.
8.83%
37
I would consider paying a subscription ($4-5/year) to receive Township news mailed to my home or business on a quarterly basis.
5.73%
24
YES. Please give us your email address in the box below.
85.44%
358
Total
419
How long have you lived (or owned/managed a business) in Pierce Township?
Answered: 438
Skipped: 5
0-5 years
6-10 years
More than 10
years
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
Answer Choices
50%
60%
70%
80%
90% 100%
Responses
0-5 years
15.98%
70
6-10 years
16.67%
73
More than 10 years
67.35%
295
Total
438
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Which of the following represents your age?

Answered: 440
Skipped: 3
18-24
25-44
45-64
65 or older
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
Answer Choices
50%
60%
70%
80%
90% 100%
Responses
18-24
0.23%
25-44
13.41%
59
45-64
45.91%
202
65 or older
40.45%
178
Total
440
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Community involvement is key to the future of Pierce Township. If you are

willing to join one of the community committees working on
recommendations(such as Parks, Green Space, or any other aspect of the
community), please give us your name, contact information and interest area in
the box below.
Answered: 92
Skipped: 351
NOTE: Email addresses were redacted to protect the privacy of respondents.
Is there anything else you would like to comment on or communicate to Pierce

Township leadership?
Answered: 197
Skipped: 246
Responses
We have very good leadership at this time.
Thank you for requesting feedback
I do love Pierce Township. It has been a beautiful area to live. I would like to see it thrive!
Remember that the only thing in OGSM that counts at the end of the day is M, which = METRICS.
Collaboration with other government entities should be evaluated to see if cost savings possible. Such as bidding for materials (salt, gravel, concrete), services (paving,
grounds keeping), or emergency response. Determine if it's more cost effective to outsource or perform services in-house such as fleet maintenance, grounds keeping,
storm sewer replacements, etc..
Just because I don't have a computer, I shouldn't have to pay for the newsletter
PT is a beautiful place to live. roads are poor
Don't try to "keep up" with the Jones or try to be a "big" city. spend money on needed things. Don't need "charges for police dept. afford to live here!
Send a survey once a year
More junk days cleaner road sides (weeds)
No more subdivisions keep Pierce Township green encourage more green (solar energy, tax abatement for use of solar) Mass transit? Train to downtown Bike Trails Pay
for garbage disposal by volume & weight
Snow removal is terrible
Promote new business and residential development
Think about people who don't have expensive houses and a lot of land
I feel we do not get good services on this end of township and asked to have pot hole filled a month ago they are still there.
spend more time trying to save money - spend less time spending money
Excellent leadership
We have large lots, we do not need to pay for parks for other people outside our community use
Thanks for what we have. Stewardship has been good.
You know that power plants don't last for ever. my opinion is that it was poor planning.
No
Need to work with Union to resurface Bennett Road - Embarrassing
Keep cemetery clean, cut and weed free.
There are numerous places/areas capable of being developed but no positive incentive.
No additional comments at this time.
First, we need industrial parks to attract new business. Second, we need to fix our roads like White Oak and Ohio Pike.
Do not cut back on Fire and Police services. Partner more with the County to get more from their services and maintenance. Post Township financials on your website
to foster a better spirit of transparency with residents.
I believe the leadership needs to demonstrate how they have been fiscally responsible with keeps budgets in line to meet expenses just as most families and other
companies have had to do over the last several years.
I appreciate the opportunity to provide feedback to make Pierce Township a better place to live.
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I like the way the police officers wave as we pass on the road. It gives me a friendly feeling and sense of community pride.
No
Keep up the great job.
Thank you efforts! Please know your dedication to service is appreciated.
N/A
Pierce Twp. has been a positive experience for us.
how nice of you to kick the can down the road so you can now have a financial crisis today
If there was a choice between buying Beckjord land for park space and investing in improved facilities for existing parks, I would choose the former, but that is probably a
minority opinion.
Bring more true experts to the table vs generalists
Please fix Bradbury and cut down dead overhanging trees on 9mile and Bradbury.
125 simply looks like an unplanned, hodgepodge of various dissimilar establishments.
Thank you for the work you do to keep up with our township.
Nothing - a great place to live
There is a fire hydrant on Locust Corner Road near 901block that was knocked over and has been leaking badly for at least 3-5 years now. This problem has been
reported by several residents in the area; however, it has still not been addressed, can you explain why that it is???
Consider having "junk days" to get rid of large items that rumpke will no longer take.
Quit running away to executive sessions and vote in public.
This survey is a good idea. I hope you get a good response.
No.
Keep trying to improve the township as you are doing, but keep in mind many people can't afford higher taxes. Remember the township is not the only ones getting a
piece of the tax pie and they want more also.
We are very partial to Pierce Twp. and vote for every needed levy.
I see a lack of speed limit signs on side roads causing fast traffic where there are kids, bikers, dog walkers, etc..
Land belongs to future generations and must not be raided to cover short term budget gaps Thank-you
If you are about to have budget shortfalls then I don't see the priority for more parks. Balance the budget first, then let's talk about extras like parks.
painting stripes on residential streets would be very helpful.
I'd like to seem them remain strong in the face of extremists like the Tea Party. Do NOT bow down to them. They do NOT represent the general populus.
Thank you for your service.
Continue communications also via Community Journal
Thanks for seeking resident input!
Not at this time.
Please look to improve Bradberry. This is a potential hazard as the roads edge is deteriorating badly and oncoming traffic veers towards the double yellow to avoid the
edge of road. I'm concerned an accident will occur eventually from this situation.
The population here is older, we do not need all of the parks, etc.... where is this bandstand? We moved here for lower taxes. If people want all the parks and greenspace
then that group can pay for it. We don't have kids so we really don't want to pay for it.
Need to focus on revenue not thru taxation, Economic expansion is critical,
1. To elaborate on answer 13, I grew up in Pierce and moved back 7 years ago. My family has lived here since 1949. 2. Communication is critical as late or inaccurate
communication can foster misimpressions. As an example, the May 26 special trustees meeting was noted on the Township's website calendar as starting at 6:30
p.m. when it actually started an hour earlier. Given the issue under consideration, I expect that some will think this error intentional. Something akin to an agenda for all
Trustee meetings should be publicly available prior to the meeting date so people can know whether an issue they deem important will be addressed. While I recognize
that the official minutes require formal Trustee approval at a subsequent meeting, some accurate summary of what occurred at meetings should be publicly available
within a day or two of each meeting. What people hear first matters. I'd not rely on the Community Journal or word-of-mouth to keep residents timely, accurately, or
completely informed. Finally, while Township government is probably well-advised, if not legally required, to be painfully neutral in its communications, it may be desirable
to find a standing "independent" channel of communication not supported by tax revenues to get information out to the residents with, for want of a better term, a "proPierce" point of view and to solicit input from residents who cannot or do not desire to attend formal meetings. Some of those folks do vote.
We have 3 fire departments within 2 miles of Pierce Township.
Like this survey
No
No
Strongly oppose to Zoning change at Locust Lake/125/Jenny Lind. I moved here for rural setting, There are already too many vacant commercial properties and too
much traffic
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Nothing.
Thank you for getting input from the community. I realize your decisions are difficult, especially since most people want the benefits of living in a wonderful township like
Pierce but don't want to support it financially. Thanks for your leadership.
I know we need money but please be careful and very thoughtful in the overall picture when making considerations.
It is a safe place to raise a family.
Pierce Township (PT) has lost credibility over the years by being ignorant of or ignoring a binding agreement. PT entered in to a perpetual binding agreement via a court
settlement dated 2/14/97 between PT and Great Traditions (GT) , representing themselves and the current LR Homeowners Association. GT, the developer met their part
of the agreement to complete 80% of the circular hike/bike trail which is inside the development. It has been 18 years and PT still hasn't completed the remaining portion of
the trail (3/4 mile) outside the development. PT was required to set aside taxes from the LR property owners to pay for the final leg of the circular trail. PT is also
responsible for maintaining the entire trail. It is in such bad shape that most use the street. Where has the money gone and why hasn't the trail been completed and
maintained? They did waste a million dollars on a part time land facilitator who wasn't fired until the community became aware. They misled the community with a
bloated fire levy. It is time for some responsible leadership.
When are some of the areas along Nine Mile and Locust Corner Road going to get public water? Also, Locust Corner Road is getting dangerous with
speeding...mailboxes being wiped out..people crossing over the line by 568...the way people speed up/down Locust Corner there's going to be a head on accident. I've
seen many people talking or texting on the phone as I'm waiting in my driveway to pull out safely!
Before placing a levy on the ballot please give a realistic projection of revenue and expenses
If the township owns property then it should maintain it properly
No tax levies, please.
I worry about the age and condition of our Emergency Equipment
The Police & Fire personnel are friendly and professional. Potholes, Road edges, excessive salt in winter - Parkers Run Road (need salt - just not piles of it) Great
place to work and Live.
Mow Bradbury Road more often
no
Love the new trash cans
You need an equipment replacement fund so emergency vehicles can be replaced at the end of its life cycle so it doesn't compromise the operators' or citizens' safety.
They do not return emails and calls. It's so disrespectful, as a county employee.
Keep up the good work.
I feel blessed to have (the Hess Family are great neighbors) the neighbors and community that we live/we wish every neighborhood could be like ours.
cemetery is beautiful.
Have had surgical procedures in past six years family not very active.
No
Pierce has the best Fire EMS and Police. Thank you !
I did earlier respond to volunteering in landscaping through email. Never heard any info until Doug Dressie got on green Space committee Tennis nets need attention ASAP
Play weekly and nets are needed to be replaced. A call was made and said nets are in, would be replaced by May 15. Still old ones up.
n/a
Need recycling options - brush, paint cans etc...
does Pierce Township get revenue from businesses on Rt 125? Is there any way to develop the Ohio River shoreline? Thank you for keeping the Pierce Township
Cemetery clean and looking nice.
cut all departments no more tax levies. live on a strict budget like this resident has to !!
continue soliciting resident input
i would like to see the EMS/Fire levee given more emphasis
Get rid of trustees living in legendary run communities.
Love the township, love the big yards, really hope they will consider making that big farm behind Windsor Place/Locust corner a BIG park with walking track,
amphitheater, green space, etc! Would love more opportunity to interact with police, etc.
Not sure what caused this, but I opened this survey and tried to put my email address in the first box 3 times and each time it generated a pop up saying I had a problem
and wanting me to download a "fix" for my windows 8. Each time the pop up looked different and was clearly either an ad or a scam. I could not proceed with the survey
- had to close and reopen. Thought you'd want to know....
I believe Pierce Township is a great place to live. It is a family friendly environment. Road maintenance could be improved. The police presence is appreciated and I
believe helps deter criminal activity in our community.
With regard to your communication and printing costs - I would suggest utilizing social media more as well, as more people are finding this to be a more appealing
method of staying in the loop without getting all the email.
It's a beautiful place to live !
Continue business development/shopping in 125 area
I miss the Pierce (mailed) newsletter - the last I received was in 1998.
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Because of reduced funds to all townships why doesn't Pierce Team with other Townships - Ohio for instance and combine the Fire & Police forces? Why is it necessary
to have overpaid chiefs of police and fire in each township? in a house party, prior to your election Mr. Pautke you seemed to favor such acting - why haven't you
introduced such a measure?
We love the community the way it is, keep up the good work. To offset loss tax revenue, we suggests keeping the necessary services, cutting back on the extras like parks
and recreation, and adding as little additional tax as needed.
no comment
no
Equestrian center would be a great addition
We would be interested in knowing if the bike trail is open and where adjacent parking is located in order to ride on it.
Mow the road sides more often
FIX BENNETT ROAD IN OUR TOWNSHIP
OUR EXPERIENCE WITH YOUR QUICK RESPONDING AMBULANCE SERVICE WAS OUTSTANDING.
A second time, there needs to be a red stop light at the intersection of White Oak and 125 or Appomatox and 125 before there is a very serious accident.
I will NEVER vote in favor of any levy that does not have an end date!!
Please no section housing
No
My husband and I have been attending trustee and zoning mtgs in the last year because we want to make sure if properties are developed they are done so in a way that
benefits all of us not just financially for the township. We hope the trustees really pay attention to our concerns.
My wife and I have lived in Pierce Township for 14 years and have been really happy here. We understand that taxes are a necessary component to supporting any
community, but we feel raising taxes is the path of least resistance that is often taken by government at all levels. We are not necessarily opposed to paying more taxes,
but we need to feel confident that every reasonable attempt has been made to cut expenses before doing so.
Budgets should be reviewed and justified for every department. I have seen too many instances, even in the private sector, where money is spent simply to secure the
same amount for the following year. The same care and consideration should be taken when spending tax dollars as would be taken when spending your own personal
funds.
Thank You for the time and effort you put into your difficult job. It is no small task to sort out the community will and take productive action and put up with the few who
always find something wrong. Thank You. I love Pierce Township; it's been a great place to live for 35 years despite my complaints : ).
Seems a bit late to develop a plan to replace Duke revenue.
We truly need business development of some sort.
make the questionnaires a "self mailer" so a respondent does not have to write the address. Note everyone can or likes to use a computer. Make it easy to respond.
We appreciate the thoughtful leadership necessary to keep Pierce Township a good place to own a home.
I think you are doing an outstanding job.
I am concerned about traffic congestion becoming worse as development continues and hope that this is considered when new developments are approved and
when zoning changes are considered. The ease of travelling around the township now is one of the current benefits of living here.
Keep doing what you are doing. We like living in the township very much. Hold all residents to the same standards when it comes to their properties and their condition
and appearance and keep the roads and streets clean and safe.
I like that you are reaching out to the community to get input. Thanks.
See comments in response to item number 6.
We received notification with color photos of our car parked in the front yard. If the person would have come back a few hours later they would have seen the car was
moved. Seems like a waste of time and money. You can look at our property and tell we do not park in the yard consistently.
I think we have a wonderful community and I hope it stays this way. Having a safe community is important to me and that is why I would hate to see cuts to the police, fire
department and ems. I would be willing to even pay more in taxes to avoid these cuts.
I am interested in volunteering for a committee in the future, but I won't be able to commit a fair amount of time for the next year or so. Thank you!
I would love to see more options of travel other than automobiles. Since the schools are improving, there wil be more interest in our area for families with children.
We moved here less than a year ago so have little experience with township.
Try to make use of talent within Pierce Township through volunteers.
no
I have enjoyed living in Pierce Township. It's a pleasant, rural area. I would hope that new uses for the Beckjford plant could be found. I hope that the town does not
become too congested.
I think this survey is a great start. I also have noticed improved communication. The monthly blast is a good idea and if themed each issue it would be nice to also solicit
feedback and not serve simply as a mouthpiece for the trustees, but rather a vehicle for 2-way communication on whatever the trustees should be seeking input on.
We can make Pierce Twp a very vibrant community. The one other issue that needs to be addressed are schools
- families will move here if they feel the schools are high quality. I realize this is out of our control as a community but we should as a community keep track and inform our
residents about issues needs within our schools.
The natural environment has changed radically over the past 2-3 decades, from deer damage and the introduction of invasive exotic plants and insects. This needs to be
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aggressively pursued or our township will be unrecognizable perhaps in another ten years.
Change is inevitable Growth is captial
Please tell Road Maintenance to blacktop Elrond Drive, Rivendell, Gimi and Moria Drives
In the past 15 years the leadership has had too many law suits that are between members. The board has seen not present in working together for the better of the
township. with that high taxes and no better services than Union Township. We have decided to see home and move elsewhere. My fear now is with the lost of revenues. It
may hurt me is selling. P.S. could not access site.
Attempting to increase revenue by promoting 700 homes be built on small lots is not the answer to increased revenue. The closing of duke beckjord did not occur
overnight. Trustees had time to plan ahead & make adjustments accordingly.
Thanks for the improved communication and the survey.
The parks need to be maintained but I don't see reason to make improvements.
Township staff has always been helpful when answering questions or responding to issues.
NEED BIKE PATHS
Encourage younger residents to get involved in twp. governance
Need for a STRONG secure fence along roadway by playground
I believe Pierce Township is an attractive community to live in and conveniently located to shopping, restaurants, and downtown. Fostering this sense of community will
increase awareness of Pierce Township to prospective home buyers and businesses.
It is obvious a new levy will be considered for our parks. When providing information for the media, please remember residents are truly intelligent. Address points
an intelligent resident would want to know.
Thank you for offering this survey. It is good to know the Pierce Township leadership cares about the opinion of its residents.
Thank you for the services we now have in Pierce Township.
no
n/a
yes - why does Fire Chief need high price ford excursion truck? Why not an F-150 or SUV. Police & Fire Dept. wagging tail to public. We need this !! We can not be cut
or reduced service. Live within means. I pay taxes
$3200 clermont $200 hamilton $7300 vanwert $3865 vanwert $630 vanwert $39,000 fed $6200 state *EMS use ford transit
have no idea of what's going on in Township. How does one get informed
get the state highway patrol off our streets use local enforcement
All involved in community government are dedicated and do an excellent job managing our township.
no
Keep up the good work. Suggest we work closer with New Richmond to grow that town and Pierce Twp.
Trustees and citizen committees are doing a outstanding job in trying to address current fiscal situation..
I voice my positions at Trustee meetings
This communication effort is a necessary start to discussion on our challenges and opportunities. Good work. and thanks.
Consider adding a retirement village
We need to get our financial house in order. Blocking new developments along 9 Mile and Bradbury are counter- productive to increasing tax revenues. If parks and
recreation are important to some members of our community, then it should not be difficult to elicit volunteers to maintain these areas. If volunteers do not materialize, then
the supply outweighs the demand, and these areas should be eliminated.
please maintain the 1/2 acre per lot or house. No more PUD's.
No
Become more efficient, and find new business to replace lost tax revenues
Thanks for your hard work!
Signs stating door to door solicitation is illegal would help keep the salespeople to a minimum. It is out of control. Almost every day someone is trying to sell us
something. Lawns, trees, gutters, windows, roof, you name it.
I know you all personally and I think all of you are doing a fine job for our Township. Thanks!!!!!
NEW RESIDENT
Township personnel very friendly and supportive!
thanks for your hard work.....
I think that if a there is a house in a neighborhood that is not keeping up with the rest of the houses then they need to be fined. There are a few houses in the Turnberry
subdivision that could use some upkeep. This will affect the rest of the homeowners property values. I take pride in my yard and would appreciate it if the neighbors and
township would as well.
have a plan for spending the fire levy money. what will it be used for etc. don't just say we need more or that we don't have enough
Trash along our roads makes me crazy and I have often taken my garbage can (with my wife) and picked it up... got in trouble once getting too close to the highway. We
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don't pick up any more :(
thanks for your time serving it is appreciated
Our street is over 25 years old and has never been re-paved.
no
Stop through traffic on Twiggs Lane, the amount of traffic including county the township services, restaurant delivery drivers and people taking a shortcut to the
Royal Oak and Legendary Run areas is ridiculous.
Thank you for all you do. We really like our new community and semi country living lifestyle.
The zoning is too broad. They need to consider each property individually.
Focus on the areas that really matter, Police, Fire, Roads and don't invent ways to spend money any more than needed. If taxes continue to increase we will not be able
to afford to do anything.
I moved here because the community is beautiful and the taxes are low. The property values are very important to me. If the value of homes stay steady it will remain a
good place to live.
Thanks and keep up the good work!
In 2006-2007 soon after we moved into our newly constructed home here, Pierce Township was to excavate a drainage ditch in our front yard and after the
maintenance supervisor surveyed our ditch it was suppose to be done in a month. After a year and the work was not even started, I did the job as best I could myself.
I would like to know what the responsibility is exactly for the Township in regards to roadways and ditches. My street has a bad "flooding" issue in the ditches that is
hard to fix since the ditches haven't been maintained.
Research on the grasses/depth of ditches would really help; well as long as the research led to action. Gatewood Dr
Thanks for your dedication to our community. We need to find other options for revenue and I'm sure you are working towards that goal.
Having a "senior living" facility like what Otterbein tried to have approved would be helpful.
Overall, the township does a good job considering the growth in the area since I've lived here.
We are not happy with zoning enforcement in regards to blighted properties. One blighted property can bring the entire neighborhood down.
NEED MAJOR CUT BACKS AND FREEZE SALARIES TO BALANCE BUDGET.
We continue to be impressed with the caliber of police and fire protection in this community!
Continue the email effort to communicate township developments. Conside a Facebook page
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Conducted May 16-31, 2015

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I am responding as a (check only one)

A Business or Commercial Property Owner

An Industrial Property Owner

A Renter or Lease Holder

Other (please specify)

Other (please specify)

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On a scale of 1 to 10, where 1 means "STRONGLY DISAGREE" and 10 means

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When you think of other communities you

Roads need to be fixed (Cole Road)

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Pierce Township's services are above what I received in other communities.

I've never lived in a similar type community.

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Service as expected with the amount of taxes paid.

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Tops Very professional and very responsive

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We feel safe and protected in the community where we live

Police and fire are very visible; make me feel comfortable

Police dept the best

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Better than City of Cincinnati

NO - Roads should be maintained better

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Given the financial hardship our

Cut back on services such as Fire/EMSs, Police and Road Maintenance

OTHER (Please be specific)

Total Respondents: 428

OTHER (Please be specific)

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Have you, or a member of your family,

If you answered yes to the above question,

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Walking or Bike Path

Tennis or Basketball Courts

One of the golf courses in our community

Sports Fields (soccer or baseball)

Green space or natural area

Park for picnic, festival or music

Total Respondents: 279

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Added climbing playground items like at Locust Corner Elementary.

Sidewalks to make parks more accessible to residents living nearby.