The Miami Township Board of Trustees met in Special Session at 6:30 PM Tuesday, November 18, 1997 at the Township Civic Building. The purpose of the meeting was to meet with the Linda Way Drive residents regarding the issues raised in a petition submitted to the Board. Chairperson Schmidt called the meeting to order. The Pledge of Allegiance was given. Miami Township Clerk, Eric C. Ferry called the roll. In attendance were Jean Schmidt, Edwin H. Humphrey and Joseph W. Uecker. Mrs. Schmidt introduced the Board members and turned the meeting over to the Miami Township Administrator, David Duckworth.
Mr. Duckworth asked Sandra Schott to come forward and speak to the Board as a representative of the Linda Way Drive residents.
Mrs. Sandra Schott of 5735 Linda Way Drive discussed the issues in the petition. Drainage is a problem. Miami Township Service Director, Walter Fischer reported that Clermont County Sewer and Water District will be installing sewers on Linda Way in 1998. The Township will repair the ditches after the sewer installation project is completed. Other drainage problems were addressed including the park entrance road which the residents felt was creating a greater pooling problem for their properties. Road Conditions are poor. The Township has just patched the road which helps but the conditions are still extremely poor. Mr. Fischer advised the road will be repaved after the sewer installation project is completed. Privacy/Sound Barrier plans for the park border include an 8 foot privacy fence along all properties bordering the park. The residents would like the option of a privacy fence. There does not exist sufficient space between the park drive and the rear of Linda Way properties to provide for a mound buffer without removing existing vegetation. The planting of pine trees was also discussed. Mr. Fischer will look into the feasibility of such a project. The residents asked for installation of a swing/close gate at the park entrance. The gate has been installed at the SR 131 park entrance. The residents asked for continued Police Security perhaps extra security for after hours (when the park is closed). Miami Township Police Chief R. Steven Bailey assured Mrs. Schott that the police department will continue to provide patrol. He also suggested that if a resident sees anything that looks suspicious or notices persons entering the park after hours, they should call the police department. Mrs. Schott asked if there are plans to install lights on the park driveway or in the park? At this time there are no plans to put any lights on the driveway or on the playing fields.
Mr. Frank Meyers of 5724 Linda Way Drive ask if there would ever be a need for a traffic study for the number of cars entering the park. There are no plans to have a traffic study done. There will be five access points to the park; the drive way off Route 131, a pedestrian access off Linda Way Drive, off of Wade Road (South end of Park) and (North end of Park), also there will be an access from a subdivision currently being constructed on Deerfield Road. The only vehicle roadway entering the park will be off Route 131.
Mr. Mark Jaehnen of the Clermont County Water and Sewer District advised the residents of Linda Way the public hearing for the project that includes their road is scheduled for early 1998 (February or March).
With no other business to come before the Board, Chairperson Schmidt adjourned the Special Meeting at 7:50 PM.
ATTEST __________________________________________ERIC C. FERRY, CLERK
__________________________________________JEAN SCHMIDT, CHAIRPERSON