The Miami Township Board of Trustees met in regular session on Tuesday, February 16, 1999 at 8:00 PM at the Miami Township Civic building. Chairperson Joseph W. Uecker called the meeting to order. The Pledge of Allegiance was given. Miami Township Clerk, Eric C. Ferry called the roll. Attending were Joseph W. Uecker, Jean Schmidt and Edwin H. Humphrey.
Mrs. Schmidt made a motion to approve the February 02 and February 10, 1999 minutes. Mr. Humphrey seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mr. Chris Snow, Information Services Director presented his report for January. He reviewed the accomplishments and future planned work.
Mr. Larry Fronk, Planning and Zoning Director presented the January activity report. He presented the Board with copies of the new informational series of brochures dealing with Zoning changes, site plan review, variances, zoning certificates, signs and application fees.
Police Chief, R. Steven Bailey presented the departments report for January. He called attention to the K-9 report noting Officer Simon and K9 Lucky searched 7 buildings, 4 vehicles and ran 1 track. He also noted the second Citizen Police Academy will start on March 2, 1999.
Service Director, Walter Fischer presented the January activity report for the Road Department and the Cemetery.
Fire and EMS Chief, Jim Whitworth presented the departments report for January. He noted the physical ability and written testing has been completed for 33 candidates for the 3 vacant full time positions. Mrs. Schmidt noted the department is the first in Southwest Ohio now able to do rapid sequence intubation.
Chairperson Uecker welcomed Christine Mick, the new Recreation Coordinator for Miami Township.
Chief Jim Whitworth and Walt Fischer presented Mr. Harry Sterling the oriental guide for Syrian Shrine with a check for $3744.15 for the Shriners Hospital. The check represents the proceeds from this years 5K run. Mr. Humphrey presented Mr. Sterling with a Miami Township pin.
Mr. Ferry read a notice from the Clermont County Engineer announcing a meeting with their consultants for the purpose of updating the family of projects recently approved by Ohio Department of Transportation. The meeting will be held on Friday, February 19th and Miami Township is scheduled for 11:00 AM.
Mr. Ferry read a letter from the Clermont County Engineer which included the 1998 bridge inventory for 1998.
Mr. Ferry read notices from the Clermont County Department of Community Planning and Development advising formal action will be taken on February 23, 1999 at 5:00 PM on Formal Review of Wolfpen Commercial Subdivision and the Revised Formal Review of Torrey Place.
Mr. Fronk updated the Board on the status of SR-28 Assessment District. Mr. Duckworth, Miami Township Administrator advised the Board the Milford School Board is going to vote against this project.
Chairperson Uecker reminded the Board the March 16th Trustee meeting has been changed to March 23rd.
Mr. Humphrey made a motion to pay the bills of the Township including 317 checks numbered from 68301 to 68631 for a total amount of $1,106,424.61 plus payrolls and payroll taxes for January 04, 15, 29 and February 12, 1999 in the amount of $467,653.49. Mrs. Schmidt seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mr. Ferry presented the Board with the January Financial Statement.
Mr. Duckworth recommended the Board continue its relationship with the Loveland-Symmes Fire Department for emergency services they provide to township residents on Cedar Drive and O’Bannionville Road. The contract amount is $7,000.00. Mr. Duckworth requested authorization to sign any contract documents on behalf of the Board. Mrs. Schmidt made a motion to continue the Loveland-Symmes Fire Department contract in the amount of $7,000.00 and authorize Mr. Duckworth to sign any contract documents on behalf of the Board. Mr. Humphrey seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mr. Duckworth recommended the Board renew the PEAP contract with the City of Cincinnati in the amount of $5,248.00 and request authorization to sign any contract documents on behalf of the Board. Mrs. Schmidt made the motion to renew the PEAP contract with the City of Cincinnati for $5,248.00 and authorize Mr. Duckworth to sign any contract documents on behalf of the Board. Mr. Humphrey seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mr. Duckworth presented the Board with a resolution authorizing pay increases for eligible employees in 1999. Mrs. Schmidt made a motion to adopt RESOLUTION 99-05 providing for pay increases for various Township employees. Mr. Humphrey seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mr. Duckworth requested the Board schedule a public hearing for a proposed street lighting district in the Deerhaven Subdivision, Block A-Section 6. Mrs. Schmidt made a motion to schedule a public hearing during the regular meeting on March 23, 1999 for the proposed street lighting distrcit in the Deerhaven Subdivision, Block A-Section 6. Mr. Humphrey seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mrs. Schmidt made a motion to hold a Special budget hearing on Monday, March 22,1999 at 7:00 PM at the Miami Township Civic building. Mr. Humphrey seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mrs. Schmidt made a motion to approve June 4, 1999 for the Annual Run for the Poor. Mr. Humphrey seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
With no other business to come before the Board, Chairperson Uecker adjourned the meeting at 8:31PM.
ATTEST ______________________________________________________________________________
Eric C. Ferry, Clerk
______________________________________________________________________________ Joseph W. Uecker, Chairperson