The Miami Township Board of Trustees met in regular session on Tuesday, October 15, 1996 at 8:00 PM at the Miami Township Civic Building. Chairperson Joseph Uecker called the meeting to order. The Pledge of Allegiance was given. Clerk, Eric Ferry called the roll. In attendance were; Joseph Uecker, Jean Schmidt and Edwin Humphrey.
Jean Schmidt made a motion to approve the minutes as presented of the October 01, 1996 and October 03, 1996 Trustee Meetings. Ed Humphrey seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE".
FIRE SAFETY TRAILER - Fire Chief, Jim Whitworth thanked the Miamiville Emergency Support Services and their President, Steve Robbins for their efforts to help the Miami Township Fire and EMS Department realize the dream of a Fire Safety Trailer. Mr. Robbins stated their group decided this was a project they wanted to be a part of , so they funded the $35,000.00 project.. Mr. Robbins presented the keys to the Fire Safety Trailer to the Board of Trustees. Chief Whitworth acknowledged the extra work Firefighter Harry Scott III put into this project. Chief Whitworth thanked all persons who worked so hard to make this dream a reality. Mr. Uecker accepted the keys and commended M.E.S.S., Mr. Robbins and all personnel who worked on the Fire Safety Trailer for a job well done. Mrs. Schmidt and Mr. Humphrey both acclaimed the donation from M.E.S.S. and the work of all persons involved in this project.
Mr. Duckworth, Miami Township Administrator, advised the Board to finalize the transfer of the trailer from M.E.S.S. to Miami Township the Board needs to sign an agreement regarding the terms and conditions. Ed Humphrey made a motion to accept the conditions as outlined in the October 8,1996 letter from M.E.S.S. and authorize Mr. Duckworth to sign the agreement on behalf of the Board. Jean Schmidt seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE".
Police Chief, R. Steven Bailey advised the Board, Police Explorer Post 426 wished to make a presentation . Sergeant Jim Young was presented a plaque to honor the time and dedication he has made to Explorer Post 426.
Sergeant Jim Young presented Officer Kevin Petrocelli with a special award for successfully completing his probation and taking over as advisor to the explorer post.
Chief Whitworth presented the Fire and EMS Department report for the month of September. Chief Whitworth advised the Board the two new employees are currently in training and the two new ambulances are now in service. He advised the Board the Knox Box program continues to grow. We now have seven (7) boxes installed with a waiting list of 6 seniors.
Chief Bailey presented the Police Department report for September. Chief Bailey updated the Board of the September 6th assault of Officers Roush and Trost. The offender was arrested and charged with two counts of assaulting a police officer, an assault on a citizens, criminal damaging, persistent disorderly conduct and resisting arrest. The officers have returned to work, the case investigation continues.
Service Director, Walter Fischer presented the Service Department report for September. Mr. Fischer updated the Board on the construction projects including the Beech Road Issue 2 project which will start November 12th and the Resurfacing program will begin October 28th. Paving will begin on the Salt Dome this week and the office remodeling is 85 percent complete.
Ms. Gloria Condelles presented the Zoning Department report for September. New home starts year to date are 267. This exceeds the total for the entire year 1995 which was 260. Total collections for the month were $4,927.26.
Clerk, Eric Ferry read a notice from the Department of Community Planning and Development offices advising the Commission will formally review and take action on the Traverse Creek Villas Design on October 22, 1996.
Mr. Ferry read a letter from the Clermont County Engineer’s office regarding the closure of Wards Corner Road between Guinea Pike and Loveland-Miamiville Road on Monday October 21st through Thursday October 24th between the hours of 9:00 AM and
3:00 PM daily for road improvements.
Mr. Ferry read a notice from the Ohio Valley Regional Development Commission advising a meeting will be held October 22 from 2 to 4 PM at the Comfort Inn in Piketon to develop a list of transportation priorities at the county and regional levels.
Mr. Ferry read an invitation to the Board to assist with the Milford Kiwanis Club 3rd Annual Peanut Day fund raiser. They will deliver a 100 bag carton of peanuts to your business for a $20.00 contribution.
Mr. Ferry read a notice from Clermont County ODOT. They will present a Snow and Ice Open House at 3600 State Route 132, Amelia on Wednesday, October 30th at 8:30 AM to show ODOT’s new technology for snow and ice removal.
Mr. Duckworth advised the Board the results of the meetings with the Loveland Soccer, Loveland Baseball -Softball Organization and the Miamivillle Baseball-Softball Organization to discuss the utilization of the North Park. The meetings were well attended resulting in a decision to allow the baseball-softball organizations to use the fields during the spring and summer months and the soccer organizations could then use the fields in the fall. There is still one outstanding issue, that of field maintenance. Another meeting is scheduled during December to discuss this issue. The Soccer organization raised the question, will the Board be purchasing the soccer goals. The cost is approximately $1,200.00 a set. Jean Schmidt made a motion for the Township to fund the purchase of eight (8) soccer goals for the North Park. Ed Humphrey seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE".
Mr. Duckworth reported he met with the Loveland Recreation Commission . They voted unanimously to recommend waiving the fee currently charged to Miami Township children who participate in the Loveland Recreation activities.
Mr. Walter Fischer advised the Board the Safety Committee had decided to place speed bumps on Klondyke Road as a short term solution to the speeding problem. A long term solution would be to remove the humps in the roadway that are eliminating the line of site for motorist. He did not have an estimated cost at this time.
Chairperson Uecker reminded those in attendance that Trick or Treat night has been set for October 31st from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM in Miami Township and most of Clermont County.
This Saturday, October 16th there will be a Safe Halloween Day at Great Oaks from 3:00PM to 5:00 PM.
Jean Schmidt made a motion to pay the bills of the Township including 92 checks numbered 61117 to 61208 in the amount of $146,762.38. Ed Humphrey seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE".
Mr. Duckworth advised the Board he has received a request from Chief Whitworth regarding out of Township travel for two (2) Fire/EMS personnel to attend the Waterous Pump School, November 18-22, 1996. The training will be held in St. Paul, Minnesota. Total cost $1,600.00 which was a budget item for the current year. There is also a request to send Assistant Chief Dan Mack to a structural firefighting seminar in New York City at an estimated cost of $780.00. Ed Humphrey made a motion to approve Chief Whitworth’s request for out of the Township travel for Fire/EMS personnel. Jean Schmidt seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE".
Mr. Duckworth advised the Board that Chief Bailey has submitted a request for the removal of the following police officers from probationary employment status; Officer Edward Swain, Officer Kevin Petrocelli, Officer Michael Schlie and Officer Michael Hackman. Chief Bailey indicates that each officer has successfully completed their probation and he recommends that each officer be removed from probation.
Mr. Duckworth concurs with the recommendation. Jean Schmidt made a motion to remove from probation, Officer Michael Hackman effective October 10, 1996, Officer Kevin Petrocelli effective October 11, 1996, Officer Edward Swain effective October 12, 1996 and Officer Michael Schlie effective October 13, 1996. Ed Humphrey seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE".
Chief Jim Whitworth requested the Board approve a Driver Training Instructor Course at the National Academy for Professional Drivers for three department employees. Through the efforts of Captain Brian Gulat, by acting as coordinator, the course is being brought from Texas to the Cincinnati area. The anticipated cost is $5,235.00. This was a budget item for 1996. Ed Humphrey made a motion to send three Fire/EMS employees to the National Academy for Professional Drivers as requested by Chief Whitworth. Jean Schmidt seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE".
There were no public comments
Jean Schmidt made a motion to go into Executive Session to discuss pending litigation pursuant to ORC 121.22(G)(3) and to prepare for collective bargaining pursuant to ORC 121.22(G)(4). Ed Humphrey seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE".
Ed Humphrey made a motion to come out of Executive Session. Joe Uecker seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE".
Jean Schmidt made a motion to make a settlement with Steven Griffith regarding the Workers Compensation claim and authorize Mr. Duckworth to sign all documents related to the settlement. Ed Humphrey seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE".
With no further business to come before the Board, Chairperson Uecker adjourned the meeting at 9:50 PM.
ATTEST________________________________________________________CLERK
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