MIAMI VALLEY COMMUNICATIONS COUNCIL
This committee is comprised of the public works directors and engineering officials of the member communities. Meeting approximately six times per year, this group focuses on issues and challenges associated with the diverse and myriad of services provided through these departments.
MVCC has a part-time training coordinator who works closely with the human resource professionals from our member and affiliate communities in developing and implementing customized training programs designed to enhance the skill levels of employees and elected officials alike. While some of the training is provided free of charge, most program fees are significantly less than market rates. Jodi Martin is the MTA Director she can be reached atten.ccvm.ved@nitramj or by phone at 937-424-1663
This committee includes the city managers from the eight member cities and meets monthly. The primary purpose of GOVTECH is to explore ways in which their respective communities can pool resources and enter into cooperative ventures to serve their citizens more efficiently and cost effectively. GOVTECH makes recommendations to the MVCC Board on intergovernmental activities and issues, technology, and other matters of administrative policies and functions.
The GOVTECH Committee is responsible for overseeing the operations of Tactical Crime Suppression Unit (TCSU), and the job performance of MVCC's Executive Director.
The GOVTECH Committee has won national wards for applying new technology to municipal government operations and most recently, was the driving force behind the development of a regional fiber optic network that connects seven of the eight member jurisdictions allowing them to easily share and utilize data. This project received a 'Smart 50 Award' and was recognized for its transformative and innovative approach in creating the foundation necessary to encourage and undertake smart city initiatives.
History
Miami Valley Communications Council is a municipal communications and technology organization representing the eight member cities of Centerville, Germantown, Kettering, Miamisburg, Moraine, Oakwood, Springboro and West Carrollton. The council also has affiliate agreements with other Miami Valley cities. MVCC was formed in 1975 as a council of governments to monitor, regulate, and administer common cable television franchise agreements, manage the operation of the council's cable access television channels, and develop and implement intergovernmental projects designed to strengthen communications between member cities and their citizens. A policy-making body consisting of delegates representing member cities governs the council.
Funding
MVCC is funded through franchise fees paid by the cable service provider. Franchise fees are rent that the cable company pays for placing its wires over or under the public rights-of-way (streets.) MVCC uses these franchise fees to support its community access television activities, cooperative intergovernmental projects, and to explore new and changing technologies that will benefit member communities. The council, in turn, provides many services to our communities at little or no cost.