Thursday, March 11, 1999
Lincoln Heights loses manager
Kohbarger moving to a new job
BY MARIE McCAIN
The Cincinnati Enquirer
LINCOLN HEIGHTS — After nearly two years as manager of this small Hamilton County community along Interstate 75, William Kohbarger is resigning.
Mr. Kohbarger, 35, told village officials Wednesday he had accepted a new job as administrator of the Columbus suburb of Grove Port, a community of about 3,000.
His last day will be April 2. His salary in Lincoln Heights was $47,500 a year.
Before accepting the job in Lincoln Heights, Mr. Kohbarger worked as a liquor agent with the Ohio Department of Liquor Control's Toledo district, and part time as the assistant safety-service director in Fremont, Ohio.
Mayor Lovey B. Andrews was saddened by the news.
“I like him, and I'll miss working with him,” she said. “I hate to see him go. He has contributed a lot.”
Though his relationship with council has at times been stormy, Mr. Kohbarger said he learned much from his time in Lincoln Heights and looks forward to using that experience in his new job.
He and various council members have been divided in the approach the village takes on code-enforcement issues.
“Some members complain because these issues are affecting people they know, while others say things aren't being done hard enough,” he said.
“At times, it's been a very bumpy relationship. ... But I would like to think I have done some very positive things here,” he said, referring to a plan that brought the pay scale for village employees in line with those of comparable municipalities.
Using figures from the Ohio Municipal League, Mr. Kohbarger presented council a comprehensive plan revising the village pay structure, creating minimum and maximum levels based on experience and seniority.
Council responded favorably to the plan, he said, approving it unanimously.
“That is a great example of what this community can do when everyone works together,” he said.
Council plans a special meeting at 6:30 p.m. Monday to discuss hiring a replacement for Mr. Kohbarger.
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