The Miami Township Board of Trustees met in regular session on Tuesday, October 07, 1997 at 8:00 PM at the Miami Township Civic Building. Chairperson, Jean Schmidt called the meeting to order. The Pledge of Allegiance was given. Miami Township Clerk, Eric C. Ferry called the roll. Attending were Jean Schmidt, Edwin H. Humphrey and Joseph W. Uecker. Mr. Uecker made a motion to approve the minutes of the September 16, 1997 Board of Trustee meeting. Mr. Humphrey seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE.’
Dominick Glensky offered an apology for damage he did to the Paxton-Ramsey Park .
Mr. Humphrey made a motion to offer employment to Mr. Jeffrey Banker as a Probationary Police Officer at an hourly rate of $13.54. Mr. Uecker seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Pamela Mc Donald, the Governmental Affairs Coordinator for Time Warner Cable, Jeff Clark, the area Regional Coordinator, Keith Bowen, the Project Manager and Gary Napier, a Field Service Technician presented a brief overview relative to the Cable Upgrade for Miami Township. They spoke of the new technology, new services and specialty services like the Roadrunner Service (cable modems). The Roadrunner service connects the PC’s of cable customers to their online community at speeds much faster than telephone lines.
Mr. Humphrey made a motion to adopt Resolution 97-35 authorizing a contract with Police Officer Brett Simon for the use of his Police Dog within the canine unit of the Miami Township Police Department
Mr. Uecker seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE." The contract was signed by the Board of Trustee members. Police Chief Steven Bailey swore in Canine Officer "Lucky". Officer Lucky barked he was ready to get to work.
Mr. Ferry read a notice from the Clermont County Commissioners Journal #284 from September 17, 1997 accepting the following roads and lengths as roads for placement into the Miami Township Public Road System. Smysor Road Extension T-2467 0.033 miles
Paxton Lake Cove T-2503 0.060 miles
Windsail Cove T-2502 0.117 miles
Paxton Lake Drive T-2500 0.070 miles
Island Cove T-2563 0.051 miles
Mr. Ferry read a letter from the Clermont County Board of Commissioners announcing the available FY 1997 CDBG Water and Sanitary Sewer Program and the available Microenterprise Business Development Program Funds.
Mr. Ferry read a letter sent to the Ohio Department of Public Safety from the Clermont County Engineer regarding discrepancies in vehicle registrations in Clermont County. Mr. David Duckworth, Township Administrator suggested the Township contract a consultant to survey the Miami Township/Milford City and Loveland registrations. The Board asked him to get more information on the cost and scope.
Mr. Ferry read a request from the Milford-Miami Ministerial Association for the Trustees to amend "Article 17" of the Miami Township Zoning Resolutions which regulate signs. On Wednesday, September 24th, representatives of the Milford-Miami Ministerial Association met with Mr. Laurence Fronk, Jr, Director of Planing and Zoning. The meeting was held to express concerns and determine what appropriate action could be taken to review and change the newly adopted Zoning Regulations as they pertain to Church Signs.
Mrs. Schmidt opened the floor to discussion regarding the problems with the sign regulations. Due to the absence of Mr. Fronk, the discussion was tabled until the next meeting.
Mr. Ferry read a letter from the Mulberry Wesleyan Church, Loretta Morris, Coordinator. The letter thanked the Trustees for providing the "wonderful" Paxton Ramsey Park. Recently a group of 30 of their senior citizens enjoyed a day in the park.
Mr. Ferry read a letter from David Elberfeld. Mr. Elberfeld was concerned that the speed limit on Wolfpen Pleasant Hill Road needs to be reduced due to the increased traffic. He also suggested the road should be widened and left turn lights installed. Mrs. Schmidt suggested Mr. Elberfeld’s letter be forwarded to the Clermont County Engineer. Mrs. Schmidt will also contact Mr. Elberfeld.
Mr. Ferry read a memo from Fire/EMS Chief Jim Whitworth regarding his request to amend the zoning regulation to include a requirement for a pool alarm upon installation of a pool. The request was tabled at the Rural Zoning Commission on October 1, 1997 until the November 1997 meeting.
Mr. Ferry read an invitation from Chief Whitworth to the dedication ceremony of the Miami Township Fire and Emergency Medical Service, Milford Community Fire Department and the Clermont County Public Library’s Fire Education Corner on October 11, 1997 at 10:00 AM at the Milford-Miami Township Branch of the Clermont County Public Library.
Mr. Duckworth requested the Board consider the possibility of resolving the Appeal of Local Government Fund Distribution through mediation. Township Attorney, John Korfhagen suggested this would be a good first step. The Board authorized Mr. Korfhagen to request a mediation conference.
Mr. Duckworth advised the Board, the Township Web Site has been updated. It now contains updated department information and Township meeting minutes.
Mr. Ferry opened a bid for the All Wheel Drive Mini Van from Kings Dodge. The total delivered price for a 1998 Dodge Caravan is $26, 975.00. Bid firm for 30 days. There were no other bids received. Mr. Humphrey made a motion to accept the bid from Kings Dodge for a 1998 Dodge Caravan and forward the bid to Chief Whitworth for review. Mr. Uecker seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Chairperson Schmidt reminded everyone that Trick or Treat will be observed in Miami Township on October 31,1997 from 6:00PM to 8:00PM.
Mr. Uecker made a motion to pay the bills of the Township including 207 checks numbered from 62600 to 62808 plus payroll dated 9/26/97 for a total amount of $556,018.66. Mr. Humphrey seconded the motin. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Proposed Amendment to Article 17 was tabled until the next meeting.
Mr. Duckworth advised the Board that Martec, Inc., a company located in the Park 50 TecheCenter, has applied for a relocation waiver in preparation of their move to Batavia Township. Mr. Duckworth recommended the Township not challenge Martec’s move. Mr. Humphrey made a motion not to challenge Martec’s relocation. Mr. Uecker seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mr. Humphrey made a motion to adopt RESOLUTION 97-36 proclaiming October 4, 1997 through October 11, 1997 as Fire Prevention Week. Mr. Uecker seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mr. Duckworth advised the Board that Chief Bailey has requested the Board offer conditional employment to Mr. John Burroughs ,III. Mr. Burroughs is a Police Officer Candidate. Mr. Humphrey made a motion to offer conditional employment to Mr. John Burroughs, III as a Police Officer pending his successful completion of the pre-employment screenings. Mr. Uecker seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mr. Duckworth updated the Board on the Jim Roeder questions from the last meeting. On investigation it has been determined the alarm was handled in a professional and proper manner. Mr. Roeder has been sent a letter from Chief Bailey.
Chief Bailey reported on the Department’s "Party Pooper Patrol". During calls to several recent parties where underage children were drinking or using drugs, Chief Bailey notified the parents of all underage children attending one of the parties that their child was at a gathering of this type. Chief Bailey sent out 80 letters.
Mr. Walter Fischer, Service Director reported on the Playground Safety Seminar that he and John Poe attended in Columbus. Mr. Fischer also noted the massive dirt moving at the South Park should be completed this week. Jergensen will be moving in next Monday to begin the gravel work.
Mr. Humphrey noted the South Park is now 195 acres.
Chief Jim Whitworth reported on the Peterloon Project. He presented some pictures of the event. It was a successful project and the Departments are looking forward to participating again in two years.
With no other business to come before the Board, Chairperson Schmidt adjourned the meeting at 9:20PM.
ATTEST: ________________________________________________Eric C. Ferry, Clerk
________________________________________________Jean Schmidt, Chairperson