The Miami Township Board of Trustees met in regular session on Tuesday, January 16,1996 at 8:00 PM at the Miami Township Civic Center The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Uecker. The Pledge of Allegiance was given. Miami Township Clerk, Eric Ferry called the roll. In attendance were Chairperson, Joseph Uecker, Co-Chairperson, Jean Schmidt and member Edwin Humphrey.
Jean Schmidt made a motion to approve the minutes of the January 02 and January 09,1996 Board of Trustees meetings as presented. Ed Humphrey seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE".
SPECIAL PRESENTATION - Police Chief, Steve Bailey presented Officer Terry Trost with the Employee of the Month Award for the month of December.
Chief Bailey also presented the Employee of the Year Award. The award committee could not select one person..the voting resulted in a tie. The 1995 Employees of the Year are Sargent Fred Fatute and Detective Rob Heideman.
Fire Chief, Jim Whitworth presented the Fire and EMS Department report for December.
Chief Bailey presented the Police Department report for December with special note that calls for service declined in December, however major crimes increased.
Service Director,Walter Fischer presented the Service Department report for December. Special note, with the addition of Eastman Drive, the total township road mileage increases to 114.284 miles.
Gloria Condelles presented the Zoning Department reports for November and December. The total fees received in 1995 was $94,384.60. Single family home starts was down, but there were 489 yard sales.
Mr. Ferry read a report from the Clermont County Commissioners' Journal #282. The transfer of Eastman Drive from the County Public Road System into the Miami Township Public Road System was authorized.
Mr. Ferry read a letter from Scott N. Dunn, Vice President, Sales Manager, Sibcy Cline Realtors. The letter commended the Service Department for a fast an efficient job of clearing the township roads during the most recent massive snow fall.
Mr. Ferry read a letter from Richard Osborne of 6349 Trail Ridge Court, Miami Trails. Mr. Osborne expressed appreication to the Township Service Department for a job well done in clearing Township roads and streets during the recent snow fall.
Mr. Ferry read a letter from Mary Miller thanking the Trustees for the use of Township facilities for mass food distribution each month.
Mr. Ferry reminded those in attendance of the D.A.R.E. Graduation that will be held January 23rd at 7:00 PM at the Milford South School.
Mr. Ferry read two other thank you notes directed to the Service Department for a great job of snow removal. The notes were from Rich Humphrey of Stonewall Jackson Drive and Mrs. Mary Meyers of Emily Drive.
Public Hearing for Proposed Street Lighting District- Estates at Miami Trails. There were no comments from the audience. Jean Schmidt made a motion to adopt a resolution providing for the procurement of a street lighting district for the Estates at Miami Trails. Ed Humphrey seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE".
Public Hearing to Regulate and Require the Registration of Massage Establishments and Adult Cabarets was opened at 8:30 PM. Chairperson Uecker asked for Public comments. Mr. Dan Stauft of 5704 Windsong Lane addressed the Trustees stating any adult entertainment facility anywhere near the Township Parks would kill the benefit of all the parks to the children of Miami Township.
Cheryl Schubert of 1412 Miamilake Drive recently moved back to Miami township and strongly opposes any adult entertainment businesses in Miami Township.
Donald Richard Duderstaat of 1121 Rainbow Trail stated his opinion of the potential problems that arise when adult entertainment is allowed into a community. He asked the Trustees to do what they could to put a stop to this problem by strong regulations.
Mr. Phil Burris, President of Citizens for Community Values spoke of the health issue in the regulations for adult entertainment facilities. He will be offering plan suggestions from the city of Memphis and other cities that have implemented health regulations successfully.
Miami Township Attorney, John Korfagen outlined changes that should be incorporated into the regulations of Massage Establishments and Adult Cabarets. If the resolutions are adopted, the regulations will go into effect in thirty days, giving time for ironing out questions and changes to the regulations.
Jean Schmidt made a motion to adopt a resolution requiring the registration of Massage Establishments and regulating their operation within Miami township with the changes outlined by Mr. Korfagen. Ed Humphrey seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE" on Resolution 3-96.
Ed Humphrey made a motion to adopt a resolution regulating Adult Cabarets operations and requiring registration with the changes outlined by Township Attorney, John Korfagen. Jean Schmidt seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE" on Resolution 4-96.
Ed Humphrey made a motion to pay the bills of Miami Township including check numbers 59080 through 59136 for a total of $122,207.42. Jean Schmidt seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE".
Township Administrator, David Duckworth presented a request from Chief Whitworth for travel authorization for the FDIC which will be held in Indianapolis February 19-25,1996. The estimated cost will be $730 to send one
representative. Jean Schmidt made a motion to authorize out of Township travel for a representative of the Miami Townsihp Fire Department to attend the FDIC in Indianapolis February 19-25,1996. Ed Humphrey seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE".
Mr. Duckworth informed the Trustees that he has received a petition for the establishment of a street lighting district for Phase II of the Chadwick Farm Subdivision. He recommended a public hearing be held during the February 20th Board of Trustees meeting. Ed Humphrey made a motion to hold a Public Hearing for the Chadwick Farm Subdivision establishment of a Street Lighting District be held February 20th,1996. Joe Uecker seconded the motion. Upon roll call, Joe Uecker voted AYE. Ed Humphrey voted AYE. Jean Schmidt abstained from voting due to a conflict of interest.
Mr. Duckworth requested another FOP Contract Extension until February 29,1996. Due to the recent holiday season and unexpected snowfall, the Township and FOP have not been able to conduct as many negotiation sessions as originally scheduled. The first extension expires January 31,1996. Jean Schmidt made a motion to extend the FOP contract to February 29,1996. Ed Humphrey seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE".
Jean Schmidt made a motion to establish a Public Hearing for Zoning Case #417 February 6th,1996 during the next regularly scheduled Board of Trustees Meeting. Ed Humphrey seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE".
Ed Humphrey made a motion to hold a Special Board of Trustees Meeting February 12,1996 at 8:00 PM at the Civic Center to hold a Public Hearing for Zoning case # 416 and any other business that may come before the Board. Jean Schmidt seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE".
Mr. Duckworth presented a recommendation from Chief Whitworth regarding the promotion of Zack Van Lieu from Volunteer status to Part-Time Firefighter/EMTA status at a rate of $7.80 per hour. Ed Humphrey made a motion to promote Zack Van Lieu from volunteer status to part-time Firefighter/EMTA status effective immediately. Jean Schmidt seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE".
Mr. Duckworth advised the Trustees he has received information regarding the Park Development Plans. Mr. Duckworth requested the Board consider a special meeting be held regarding the Park Development Plans. Ed Humphrey made a motion to hold a Special Meeting January 24th,1996 at 8:30PM regarding the Park Development Plans and any other Township business to come before the Board. Jean Schmidt seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE".
Mrs. Schmidt reported the Services for Seniors in Clermont County is requesting a replacement levy to restore the levy to its original 1 mil. Jean Schmidt made a motion to endorse the Services for Seniors Replacement Levy. Ed Humphrey seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE".
Mr. Bill Knepp reported the state of the Glen is excellent. A pledge of $100,000.00 has been received to be used for the building. The membership drive will begin soon. Mr.Stauft has been appointed as the Glen's Director.
There were no other comments.
Jean Schmit made a motion to go into executive session pursuant to pending litigation ORC 121(G)(3). Ed Humphrey seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE".
Jean Schmidt made a motion to come out of executive session. Ed Humphrey seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE".
With no other business to come before the Board, Chairperson Uecker adjourned the meeting at 10:50 PM.
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