The Miami Township Board of Trustees met in regular session, Tuesday, January 21, 1997 at 8:00 PM in the Miami Township Civic Center. Chairperson Jean 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.
Ed Humphrey made a motion to approve the December 30, 1996 minutes and the January 07, 1997 (Special and Regular) meeting minutes of the Board of Trustees. Joe Uecker seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE".
Miami Township Fire and EMS Chief, Jim Whitworth presented Mrs. Joan Neal and her daughter, Amy Neal Hart to the Board. In honor of David Neal, a former paramedic at Miamiville, the family has developed a Paramedic Scholarship Fund. This year’s scholarship was presented by Mrs. Neal to Zach Van Lieu. Chief Whitworth displayed a plaque listing each David Neal Scholarship reciepent. The plaque will hang in the Central Fire Station lobby and will be updated each year.
Miami Township Police Chief, R. Steven Bailey presented the Public Safety Levy Committee for recognition, Mr. Dick Finnerty, Doug Schneider, Mary Wolff, Bob Shaw, Steve Rogers, Rob Heideman. Each committee member received a token of appreciation.
Chief Bailey presented Employee of the Month Awards to; Kevin Petrocelli-August 1996, Chad Gaffney-September 1996, Gary Roush-October, 1996, Chaplin Bryant-November 1996 and Michael Hackman for December 1996. Chief Bailey presented the Life Saving Award to Gary Roush. Officer Roush was on vacation at Sea World in Florida when during a speed boating show one of the boats went out of control and crashed into the crowds. Officer Roush provided immediate life saving assistance. Chief Bailey presented the EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR award to Officer Gary Roush.
Chief Jim Whitworth presented the Fire/EMS Department report for December. He noted the Miamiville Emergency Support Services has donated a new TV/Video card and Monitor valued at approximately $1800.00. He also noted the Department has implemented the 2nd tag of the 2 tag personnel accountability system (a fire ground safety issue).
Chief Steve Bailey presented the Police Department report for December. He noted major crimes were down in December as were the number of thefts reported.
Service Director, Walter Fischer presented the Service Department report for December. He reported the Beech Road Issue 2 contractor assures him the work will be completed by February 07,1997. The Trustee’s discussed the problems with several of the most recently paved roads beginning to erode due in part to the usage of these roads by large garbage trucks. The Board requested the Safety Committee look into this problem and report back to the Board in thirty (30) days with possible solutions.
Ms. Gloria Condelles presented the Zoning Department report for December noting new home starts for the entire year were 336 up from 260 in 1996.
Mr. Ferry read from the Clermont County Commissioners’ Journal #283 noting the placement of the following roads into the Miami Township Public Road System; T-2165 Sovereign Drive 0.153 miles, T-2544 Forest Credst Court 0.060 miles, T2545 Lake Ridge Court 0.036 miles, T-2546 Park Wood Court 0.058 miles nad T-2546 Park Wood Court 0.122 miles.
Mr. Ferry read a notice from the Department of Community Planning and Development advising the Planning Commission will review and take action on Miami Township Zoning Case 424 on January 28, 1997 at 7:00 PM.
Mr. Ferry read a letter from the Clermont County Citizens Law Enforcement Association. They will be sponsoring the 1997 Police Appreciation Banquet on May 22, 1997 at 6:30 PM at the Holiday Inn-Eastgate. The cost per person is $30.00. Law Enforcement officers do not pay and may each bring one non-paying guest. All nominations must be returned to George E. Pattison, Attorney at Law, 285 E. Main Street, Batavia, Ohio by February 25, 1997.
Mr. Ferry read a letter from Becky Jauch, Committee Chair-BSA Troop 888 announcing Michael A. Swofford, Jr. Will receive his Eagle Rank at an Eagle Court of Honor on February 23, 1997.
Mr. Ferry read an invitation from the attorneys and staff of Moots, Cope & Stanton to the Trustees and their guests to a reception at the OTA Winter Convention, Thursday, January 30th,1997 from 4:30PM to 6:30 PM in the Peppercorn Duck Club at the Hyatt Regency Hotel.
Miami Township Attorney, John Korfhagen reported on findings regarding the Harvest Ridge PUD pond. The Township has only the "powers of persuasion" to encourage the developer to work with the pond property owner and the Board requested Mr. Korfhagen write a letter to the developer regarding the concern for public safety.
Mr. Duckworth reported on the Green Alley Road vacation Resolution 97-02. The County has advised Mr. Duckworth Resolution 97-02 is not correct and needs to be rescinded. Joe Uecker made a motion to rescind Resolution 97-02. Ed Humphrey seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE".
Mr. Duckworth updated the Board regarding the Michelle Trail parking problem. The property owner that filed the complaint suggested a NO PARKING sign placed at the edge of his property would eliminate the problem. At this time the property owner is working on getting a petition signed by the majority of residents on Michelle Trail and Marcie approving the placement and possible movement of NO PARKING signs. Mr. Duckworth will report any new developments to the Board as they happen.
Mr. Ferry reported after viewing the space proposed for Records Storage in the Annex building, he is satisfied with the space and would accept the area. He suggested the room might be climate controlled with regards to humidity in the future.
Chairperson Schmidt reminded the members of the OTA Press Conference on 01/29/97 at 3:00 PM in Columbus.
Service Director, Walter Fischer presented the Board a request to purchase ten (10) hand held (3 watt) radios to be used to supplement the current system. The cost including installation is $11,749.00. Estimated tower rates will be $1920.00 per year plus a one time hook up charge of $50.00 per radio. The Trustees authorized Mr. Fischer to purchase ten (10) hand held (3 watt) radios at a cost of $11,749.00.
Mr. Duckworth requested the Board approve a Personal Services Agreement for Mr. Lloyd Davis to work in the Zoning Department as an inspector . This is necessary due to the fact he retired from the PERS plan and cannot work under a PERS plan for a period of six (6) months. Attorney Korfhagen suggested a decision be delayed until the next meeting. He feels there may be a better way to handle Mr. Davis’ employment.
Mr. Duckworth suggested January 28th,1997 at 1:30 PM for Planning Interviews. There will be 3 or 4 candidates to be interviewed. Joe Uecker made a motion to hold a Special Meeting on Tuesday, January 28th,1997 at 1:30 PM at the Miami Township Civic Center for the purpose of interviewing Planner candidates and any other Township business that may come before the Board. Ed Humphrey seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE".
Mr. Duckworth updated the Board on the ODPS Grant. The Township was approved for funding of approximately $13,000.00. The grant expires in September 1997.
Mr. Duckworth advised the Board after reviewing the activity of certain businesses which were granted tax abatements by the Board, he is recommending the termination of the Rural Enterprise Zone Agreements with Cincinnati Electrosystems,Inc., and Frequency Marketing, Inc. He recommended the Board rescind Resolution 94-17 grating Kohl’s Credit Card Corporation tax exemption benefits and Resolution 94-38 which granted tax exemption benefits to Marketware Corporation. These recommendations are based on the businesses’ failure to fulfill the terms of the agreements. Ed Humphrey made a motion to adopt RESOLUTION 97-03 terminating tax exemption benefits grated to Cincinnati Electrosystems,Inc. Joe Uecker seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE". Ed Humphrey made a motion to adopt RESOLUTION 97-04 terminating tax exemption benefits granted to Frequency Marketing, Inc. Joe Uecker seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE". Ed Humphrey made a motion to adopt RESOLUTION 97-05 rescinding tax exemption benefits granted to Kohl’s Credit Card Corporation. Joe Uecker seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE". Ed Humphrey made a motion to adopt RESOLUTION 97-06 rescinding tax exemption benefits granted to Marketware Corporation. Joe Uecker seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE".
Mr. Duckworth advised the Board, Chief Whitworth has submitted a request to advertise for the sale of a 1976 Peterbuilt/Pierce fire pumper and a 1986 Ford Ambulance. These vehicles are no longer considered front-line equipment and are strictly used as back-up to reserve equipment. Chief Whitworth is requesting a minimum bid of $25,000.00 for the pumper and $17,000.00 for the ambulance. Notices will be published in the Ohio Fire Chief’s newsletter, Ohio Township Association magazine and Cities and Villages magazine. The Board authorized Mr. Whitworth to advertise the above listed vehicles for sale in the Ohio Fire Chief’s newsletter, Ohio Township Association magazine and Cities and Villages magazine.
Mr. Duckworth advised the Board Mr. Rick Crawford has volunteered to come to the next regular meeting to talk to the Board about the history of Miami Township. The Paxton-Ramsey families have also been invited to attend the next meeting
There were no public comments.
Ed Humphrey made a motion to go into Executive Session to discuss a land purchase pursuant to ORC 121-22(G)(1) and to discuss a personnel matter pursuant to ORC 122(G)(2). Joe Uecker seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE".
Joe Uecker made a motion to come out of Executive Session. Ed Humphrey seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE".
With no other business to come before the Board, Chairperson Schmidt adjourned the meeting at 10:35 PM.
ATTEST_______________________________________________________CLERK
_______________________________________________________CHAIRPERSON SCHMIDT