On Tuesday, February 6,1996, the Miami Township Board of Trustees met in regular session at 8:00 PM at the Miami Township Civic Center.
Vice Chairperson, Jean Schmidt called the meeting to order with the Pledge of Allegiance. Miami Township Clerk, Eric Ferry called the roll. In attendance;
Jean Schmidt, Vice-Chairperson and Edwin Humphrey, member. Chairman, Joe Uecker was out of town.
Ed Humphrey made a motion to approve the minutes of the January 16 and January 24,1996 Miami Township Board of Trustee meetings as presented. Jean Schmidt seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE".
PUBLIC HEARING - CASE #417
Mr. John Korfagen, Township Attorney presented the final corrected regulations as approved by the Miami Township Rural Zoning Commission. Vice-Chairperson Schmidt opened the floor to Public Comment.
Mr. Marvin Hudson of 5969 Pinto Place stated he totaly supported the documents the Trustees are working on regarding Adult Entertainment Businesses and he personally felt any of these types of places would be to many.
Mr. William B. Knepp of 826 State Route 131 questioned how close to parks these businesses could locate. Vice-Chairperson Schmidt responded there could be no Adult Entertainment Business located closer than 1000 feet of another business or facility that allowed minor aged persons attendance.
Mr. Humphrey made a motion to approve the Rural Zoning changes as presented by the Rural Zoning Commission. Jean Schmidt seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE".
Mr. Ferry read five notices from the Clermont County Engineer;
1) Regarding 1996 Paving Projects on Bridges.
2) Changes in Bridge Weight Limits in Clermont County.
3) The next training program, Accident Reporting and Recordkeeping is scheduled for February 22,1996, 8:30AM to Noon.
4) Notice of a Public Meeting to review the updated Clermont County
Thoroughfare/Access Study on February 22,1996 at 7:00PM.
5) Notice of Speed Reduction on Paxton-Guinea Road (T-165) beginning at Branch
Hill-Guinea Pike and ending at a point .60 miles East of Branch Hill-Guinea
Road to 35 Miles Per Hour. Also from that point to Loveland-Miamiville Road as a reduction to 40 Miles Per Hour.
Mr. Ferry read a letter from the Adams-Clermont Solid Waste District reporting on the 1995 Litter Pickup Activity in Miami Township.
Mr. Ferry read a letter from the Clermont County Citizens Law Enforcement
Association regarding the 1996 Police Appreciation Banquet which will be held
May 23, 1996 at 6:30PM at the Holiday Inn-Eastgate.
Mr. Ferry added a personal commendation to the Miami Township Police Department
and the Miami Township Fire and EMS Department in handling an accident he
witnessed two weeks ago on Route 131. Mr. Ferry noted the excellent response
time and professionalism shown by all members.
Vice-Chairperson Schmidt reminded those in attendance that a PUBLIC HEARING for CASE #416 will be held at 8:00 P.M., Monday, February 12,1996 at the Miami Township Civic Building.
Mr. Humphrey made a motion to pay the bills of the Township including vouchers 59137 through 59322 for a total of $510,231.52. Jean Schmidt seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE".
Mr. David Duckworth, Township Administrator presented a recommendation that the Board of Trustees accept the G.J. Thelen and Assoc. proposal for the Beech Road Landslide Correction Issue 2 Project. Mr. Humphrey made a motion to authorize Mr. Duckworth,representing the Board of Trustees, to enter into a contract with G.J. Thelen and Assoc. for the engineering work on the Beech Road Landslide Correction Project at a cost $ 13,150.00. Jean Schmidt seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE".
Mr. Duckworth notified the Board that he has received a petition for the establishment of a street lighting district for The Hunt Club Subdivision. The
petition was signed by Grand Communities Ltd.(aka Henry Fischer Builders) who is the only owner of land in the subdivision. Mr. Duckworth requested the Board hold a Public Hearing regarding this petition at the March 5,1996 regular Board of Trustees Meeting. Mr. Humphrey made a motion to hold a Public Hearing during the regular Board Meeting on March 5,1996 beginning at 8:00 PM at the Township Hall, to hear public comment regarding the establishment of a Street Lighting District for the Hunt Club Subdivision. Jean Schmidt seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE".
Mr. Duckworth requested authorization to advertise for Engineering and Design Service bids for the 131 Park Project and to solicit proposals for the Price Road Park Project. Mr. Humphrey made a motion to authorize the Township Administrator to advertise for Engineering and Design Service Bids for the 131 Park Project and the solicit proposals for the Price Road Park Project. Jean Schmidt seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE".
Mr. Humphrey noted finally Miami Township is under the Township Trustees Association Workers' Compensation Program. This means a savings of $142,000.00 a year on the Township's Workers' Compenstion costs.
Mr. T. J. Siberski of 6220 Shadowhill Way notified the Board that the County Planning Commission will be meeting early next week in a work session to review subdivision regulations. Mr. Siberski discussed the importance of sidewalks in the Township. He requested the Board send a letter to the County Planning Commission reaffirming interest in this issue.
Mr. Duckworth will issue a letter tomorrow to address this issue. He requested Police Chief Steve Bailey and Fire/EMS Chief Jim Whitworth also submit letters regarding the safety issues of subdivision regulations.
Mr. William Knepp of 826 State Route 131 #33 gave an update on the Miami Glen project. Insurance policy has been purchased,builders contacted for bids and discussion are going forward on the purchase of additional land.
Mr. Humphrey made a motion to go into Executive Session to discuss the purchase of Property for Public Purposes pursuant to ORC 121.22(G)(2). Jean Schmidt seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE".
Mr. Humprey made a motion to come out of Executive Session. Jean Schmidt seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE".
With no further business to come before the Board, Vice-Chairperson, Jean Schmit adjourned the meeting at 9:30 P.M.
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