On Tuesday, March 5,1996, the Miami Township Board of Trustees met in regular session at 8:00 PM at the Miami Township Civic Center. Chairperson Joe Uecker called the meeting to order with the Pledge of Allegiance. Township Clerk, Mr. Eric Ferry called the roll. In attendance were Chairperson Joe Uecker and Vice Chairperson Jean Schmidt. Member Ed Humphrey was out of town.
Jean Schmidt made a motion to approve the minutes of the February 20,1996 Board of Trustee meeting as presented. Joe Uecker seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE".
Mr. Ferry read from the Clermont County Commissioners’ Journal #282 of February 14,1996 notice of placement of the following public roads into the Miami Township Public Road System; Waverly Hill Lane 0.317 miles (T-2340), Paxton Lake Drive 0.237 miles (T2500), Ships Cover 0.092 miles (T2501),Windsail Cove 0.027 miles (T2502), Paxton Lake Cove 0.032 miles(T2503) and Davon Court 0.264 miles(T-2490).
Mr. Ferry read a letter from the Clermont County Engineer regarding the 1996 Annual Pavement Marking Program. This year they will be bidding out the pavement line striping program. As a service, Miami Township can be included in the bidding process. If the Township is interested, please submit a letter listing roads you wish painted.
Mr. Ferry read a letter from the Clermont County Engineer regarding the Eastern Corridor Study. To introduce us to the scope of the study, Jim Duane, Executive Director of OKI will be the guest speaker at a Community Caucus Committee meeting on March 20,1996 at the Clermont County Administration Building at 2:00 PM.
Mr. Ferry read a memo from Miami Township Police Chief R. Steven Bailey regarding the cancellation of Liquor Control Permit #1774200 County Distributing,Inc.
Mr. Ferry read a memo from Chief Bailey regarding a new Liquor Control Permit issued to Thornton Oil Co. #8913506125.
Mr. Ferry read a letter from Warren County Regional Planning Commission regarding the Beech Road landslide correction project. On February 21,1996, the District 10 Public Works Integrating Committee decided that this project should be funded from its under-run allocation. It is important this project be accomplished as soon as possible to prevent significant safety hazards.
Mr. Ferry read a memo from Township Administrator David Duckworth stating the District 10 Integrating Committee approved the Beech Road project for funding in the current year. We should receive a contract for the project funding within the next 30 days.
Mr. Ferry read a letter from Darryl E. Bowman of TrimParts,Inc.
They will be holding the annual open house on Tuesday, July 16, 1996. They are requesting permission to close
Wolfpen-Pleasant Hill road for approximately 10 minutes to allow for an exhibition at 3:00 PM.
Mr. Ferry read a Thank You note from Thomas Pugh,Jr.
Mr. Ferry read a Thank You letter from Dan Stauft, Executive Director Miami Glen.
Public Hearing for Establishment of Street Lighting District for The Hunt Club Phase-I. Mr. Larry Sprague, a representative from Henry Fischer Builders,Inc. owners of the property.
There were no comments from the public.
Chairperson Uecker closed the Public portion of this hearing.
Jean Schmidt made a motion to adopt Resolution 96-08 providing for the procurement of a street lighting system for the Lighting District known as The Hunt Club - Phase I. Joe Uecker seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE".
Mr. Duckworth advised the Board the closing for the financing for park improvements will be held March 07,1996. The funds
(1,800,000.00) will be placed in a special investment fund account. The 131 park environmental engineering starts March 06,1996. The engineering and design phase for both parks request for proposals will go out this week.
Jean Schmidt made a motion to change the regular Board of Trustees Meeting from March 19,1996 to March 18, 1996. Joe Uecker seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE".
Jean Schmidt made a motion to hold a Special Board of Trustees meeting on March 20,1996 at 8:30PM to open the Lawn Care 1996 bids and any other business that may come before the Board. Joe Uecker seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE".
Jean Schmidt made a motion to pay the bills of the Township including warrants number 59458 through 59590 for a total amount of $167,693.21. Joe Uecker seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE".
Service Director Walter Fischer requested approval from the Board to reduce the speed limit to 25 M.P.H. on Fay Court (T-2374) in Cross Creek Meadow Subdivision, Bedfordshire Drive (T-2498) and Cheltenham Drive (T-2497) in Belmont Place Subdivision and Almahurst Lane (T-2496) and Bell Meade Farm Drive (T-02454) in the Bell Meade Subdivision.
Jean Schmidt made a motion to adopt Resolution 96-10 establishing a 25 MPH speed limit on Fay Court (T-2374)in the Cross Creek Meadow subdivision. Joe Uecker seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE".
Jean Schmidt made a motion to adopt Resolution 96-11 establishing a 25 MPH speed limit on Bedfordshire Drive (T-2498) and Cheltenham Drive (T-2497) in the Belmont Place subdivision. Joe Uecker seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE".
Jean Schmidt made a motion to adopt Resolution 96-12 establishing a 25 MPH speed limit on Almahurst Lane (T-2496) and Bell Meade Farm Drive (T-02454) in the Bell Meade subdivision. Joe Uecker seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE".
Mr Fischer requested approval to purchase a replacement for the Service Department Foreman’s pick-up truck. Mr. Fischer recommended purchasing a Ford F-250 truck with utility body through the State of Ohio Department of Administrative Services Purchasing Program. The truck will be outfitted similar to the past two trucks purchased for the department. Total cost for this truck is $21,063.00.
Jean Schmidt made a motion to authorize Mr. Walter Fischer to place an order for a Ford F-250 pick up truck for the Service Department at a cost of $21,063.00. Joe Uecker seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE".
Mary Wolff 1280 Blue Ridge Way came forward to say "Thank You" to the Board for awarding her the Miami Township Citizen Award for 1995.
Fire Chief Jim Whitworth reminded the Board that he and 3 members of the department will be leaving for Appletown, Wisconsin this Sunday, returning with the new fire truck will be here on March 12th. It will be on display at the regular Board meeting March 18,1996.
There was no other public comments.
With no other business to come before the Board, Chairperson Uecker adjourned the meeting at 8:39 PM.
ATTEST:_____________________________________CLERK
_____________________________________CHAIRPERSON