The Miami Township Board of Trustees met on December 05, 1996 at 8:00 PM at the Miami Township Civic Center Chairperson Joseph Uecker called the meeting to order. The Pledge of Allegiance was given. Miami Township Clerk, Eric C. Ferry called the roll. In attendance were Joseph Uecker, Jean Schmidt and Edwin Humphrey.
Jean Schmidt made a motion to approve the minutes of the November 19th,1996 Board of Trustees meeting as presented. Ed Humphrey seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE".
Mr. David Duckworth, Miami Township Administrator, notified the Board of a project proposed by LEAD Clermont and presented Mr. Doug Ackerman of LEAD to outline the project. There is a LEAD class interested in working with Miami Township on a Pilot Project concerning traffic safety. LEAD would like Miami Township to apply for a Public Safety Grant. When funding is granted, Miami Township would hire a Traffic Safety Coordinator to study the traffic problems of Miami Township and offer suggestions for improvements. Ed Humphrey made a motion to support the application for the grant and authorize Mr. Duckworth to sign the application on behalf of the Board. Jean Schmidt seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE"
Assistant Fire Chief, Harold Thiele presented Certificates of Meritorious Service to Lt. Glenn Bischoff, Capt. Brian Gulat, Firefighter-Paramedic Dana Nichols, Firefighter-Paramedic Terry Robbins and Firefighter-EMT Dennis Rutter for their swift action during a fire with a possible entrapment in a vehicle on October 07,1996.
Mr. Ferry read a notice from the Clermont County Engineer’s office advising the 1996 Township Road Inventory Schedule meeting will be held Monday, December 23,1996 at 8:00 A.M. At least 2 Trustees must attend.
Mr. Ferry read a thank you letter from Gretchen Warren of Royal Hills Village. She praised the Fire/EMS personnel for their care of her during 1996.
Mr. Ferry read a letter from Karen Ashcraft regarding a parking problem on Michelle Trail and Marcie Lane. Students are parking on each side of their driveway and leave trash in their yard. Mrs. Ashcraft asked if there is anything the Trustees can do to help. Mr. Duckworth advised the Board he had visited the property and determined there are cars parked anywhere on this street there is not a NO PARKING Sign. He suggested the entire area be designated as a NO PARKING zone.
Mr. Ferry read a notice of Viewing and Hearing Vacating all of Green Alley West of Elm Street in the unincorporated village of Mulberry in Miami Township. The viewing of the proposed improvement will take place on January 07,1997 at 11:30 A.M. and the Public Hearing will be at 2:00 P.M. on January 07,1997 in the office of the Board of County Commissioners.
Mr. Duckworth advised the Board he has selected 5 candidates for advancement IN THE SEARCH FOR A Planning and Zoning Director. This will not take place until early 1997.
Mr. Duckworth discussed the response received regarding the North Park name change. Mr. Humphrey suggested all parks in the Township have Miami Township as the first part of any name chosen. The Board suggested Mr. Duckworth research this matter further and report at the next meeting.
Public Hearing Case #423 Continuation will be held December 16th, 1996 at 5:00 P.M,
The next Trustee Meeting and Re-organization Meeting will be December 30th, 1996 at 8:00 P.M.
Jean Schmidt made a motion to adopt Resolution 96-49 providing for pay increases for various Township employees as presented for the months of October, November and December 1996. Ed Humphrey seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE".
Mr. Duckworth advised the Board, the Fire/EMS Chief, Jim Whitworth has recommended the promotion of Raymond Lillich to part time FF/EMTB at an hourly rate of $8.58 effective December 01, 1996. Jean Schmidt made a motion to promote Raymond Lillich to part time FF/EMTB at an hourly rate of $8.58 effective December 01, 1996. Ed Humphrey seconded the motion Upon roll call, all voted "AYE".
Mr. Duckworth requested the Board adopt a NO SMOKING POLICY for all Township Buildings. Jean Schmidt made a motion to adopt a NO SMOKING POLICY in any Miami Township Building. Ed Humphrey seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE".
Ed Humphrey made a motion to adopt Resolution 96-50 accepting the amounts and rates as determined by the Budget Commission and authorizing the necessary Tax Levies and certifying them to the County Auditor. Jean Schmidt seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE".
Jean Schmidt made a motion to adopt Resolution 96-51 Requesting Advance of Taxes collected by the Clermont County Auditor. Ed Humphrey seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE".
Jean Schmidt made a motion to adopt Resolution 96-52 extending the contract with John C. Korfhagen,
Attorney, for legal services. Ed Humphrey seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE".
Mr. Duckworth requested the Board authorize the hiring of Michelle Hudephol , temporary Police Clerk, through a Personal Services Agreement. Ms. Huedphol will be compensated $10.00 per hour and will work 20 hours per week for a period not to exceed 90 days. Jean Schmidt made a motion to authorize the hiring of Michelle Hudephol as a temporary Police Clerk through a personal service agreement at a rate of $10.00 per hour and authorize Police Chief R. Steven Bailey to sign the agreement on behalf of the Township. Ed Humphrey seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE".
Ed Humphrey made a motion to adopt Resolution 96-53 authorizing the sale of surplus equipment (2 Motorola Low Band Portable Radios) to another political subdivision. Jean Schmidt seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE"
Ed Humphrey made a motion to adopt Resolution 96-54 authorizing the purchase of surplus equipment (2 General Electric LEERN Radios) from another political subdivision. Jean Schmidt seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE".
Jean Schmidt made a motion to authorize advertising for bids for a fire pumper, with bids due at 8:15 P.M. on February 04, 1997. Ed Humphrey seconded the motion. Upon roll call, call voted "AYE".
Mr. Ferry notified the Board that the 1997 Township Association Dues are now due. Jean Schmidt made a motion to authorize the Township to pay the State Association and County Association Dues for the 3 Trustees and the Clerk. Ed Humphrey seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE".
Township Attorney, John Korfhagen presented the Board with proposed guidelines addressing the storage and retrieval of public records.
Jean Schmidt made a motion to go into Executive Session to discuss a Personnel Matter Pursuant to ORC 121.22 (G)(1). Ed Humphrey seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE".
Ed Humphrey 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, Chairperson Uecker adjourned the meeting at 9:45P.M.
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