The Miami Township Board of Trustees met in regular session on Tuesday, April 06, 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 role. Attending were; Joseph W. Uecker, Jean Schmidt and Edwin H. Humphrey. Mrs. Schmidt made a motion to approve as presented the minutes from March 22nd and March 23rd meetings. Mr. Humphrey seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Miami Township Police Chief, R. Steven Bailey presented the Ohio Veterinary Medical Associations Hall of Fame Hero’s Award to Canine Officer Lucky and his human Officer Brett Simon. Lucky received this commendation for a life saving event in December 1998.
Mr. Ferry read a letter from Clermont County Engineer, Carl G. Hartman. He presented procedures to be followed to expedite the accomplishment of a new traffic signal at the intersection of Woods Point Drive and SR 28.
Mr. Ferry read a letter from the Clermont County Engineer regarding the re-paving schedule for 1999. Cook Road from SR 28 to Branch Hill Guinea Pike and Loveland Miamiville Road from SR 126 to the dead end are the roads listed in Miami Township.
Mr. Ferry read three (3) letters directed to Mr. Jay Hamilton of the Ohio Department of Transportation. The letters were sent by Christine Duffy, Brian Duffy, and Phyllis and Jerry Warfield. The letters were regarding the need for the proposed traffic light at the intersection of SR 28 and Woods Point Drive in Miami Township.
Mr. Ferry read a letter from Jill Chumley of 6255 Price Road. Ms. Chumley wrote to complain about people trespassing on her property to retrieve baseballs. She explained that her property is adjacent to one of ball fields at the Paxton Ramsey Park. Miami Township Administrator, David Duckworth advised the Board that this issue has been resolved.
Mr. Ferry read a memo from Police Chief Bailey requesting directed traffic enforcement patrol on Oakland Drive in the Millbrook Subdivision..
Mr. Ferry read a memo from Police Chief Bailey advising this year’s Mock Crash will be on May 6, 1999 at 1:00 PM at the Milford High School.
Chairperson Uecker opened the Public Hearing on a Street Lighting District - Torrey Place - Section 1.
Mr. Ferry read the legal notice. There were no questions from the Trustees. There were no adjacent property owners present. There was no communication relative to this case. There were no other comments. Chairperson Uecker closed the Public Hearing. Mrs. Schmidt made a motion to adopt RESOLUTION 99-08 providing for the procurement of a street lighting system for Torrey Place-Section 1. Mr. Humphrey seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mr. Duckworth reported he has received seven (7) applications from residents interested in serving on the Miami Township Recreation Advisory Committee. He recommended the rules and regulations governing the Miami Township Recreation Committee be changed to increase the number of committee appointments to seven and appointing all seven applicants. Mrs. Schmidt made a motion to changed the by-laws to reflect seven members of the advisory committee. Mr. Humphrey seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mrs. Schmidt made a motion to appoint the following persons to serve on the Miami Township Recreation Advisory Committee; Kevin Farrar, Sophia Mezak, Terry Stransky, Adam Fannon, Pamel Hering, Tom Siberski and Doug King. Mr. Humphrey seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Chairperson Uecker reminded the Board of the upcoming Township events.
Township wide - Free Yard Sale weekend, April 23rd-25th
Spring Clean-Up, April 30th and May 1st
Brush Days, May 21st and May 22nd at Miami Meadows Park
Grand Opening of Miami Meadows Park, July 17th
Mrs. Schmidt made a motion to pay the bills of the Township including 88 checks numbered from 69231 to 69318 for a total amount of $492,707.47, plus payroll and payroll taxes for March 26th in the amount of $154,278.49. Mr. Humphrey seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mr. Duckworth requested the Board consider offering conditional employment to Shaun Embleton for the position of reserve Police Officer. Mrs. Schmidt made a motion to offer conditional employment to Shaun Embleton for the position of reserve Police Officer. Mr. Humphrey seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mr. Duckworth requested the Board consider offering conditional employment to Robert Marsh for the position of Seasonal Maintenance Worker. Mrs. Schmidt made a motion to offer conditional employment to Robert Marsh for the position of Seasonal Maintenance Worker. Mr. Humphrey seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mrs. Schmidt made a motion to adopt RESOLUTION 99-10 establishing a 25 mile per hour speed limit on Oakland Drive and Blackpine Drive. Mr. Humphrey seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mr. Humphrey made a motion to adopt RESOLUTION 99-09 recognizing Chad Boyd for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout. Mrs. Schmidt seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Fire and EMS Chief, Jim Whitworth advised the Board that Fire and EMS Captain Robert Burns has had a article published in Responder Magazine.
BID OPENING - GROUNDS MAINTENANCE
1 bid received. Mr. Ferry opened the bid at 8:30 PM.
Neltner’s Lawn Service bid $ 20,700.00
Mrs. Schmidt made a motion to accept the bid into record and ask Service Director Walter Fischer to review the bid and make a recommendation to the Board. Mr. Humphrey seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mr. Humphrey made a motion to go into Executive Session to discuss pending litigation pursuant to ORC 121.22(G)(3) and to consider purchase of property pursuant to ORC 121.22 (G)(2). Mrs. Schmidt seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mrs. Schmidt made a motion to come out of Executive Session. Mr. Humphrey seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mrs. Schmidt made a motion to award the cemetery maintenance contract to Neltner’s Lawn Service for the bid of $20,700.00. Mr. Humphrey seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mrs. Schmidt made a motion to hold a Special Meeting on April 14, 1999 at 9:30 AM to discuss Collective Bargaining and any other issue that may come before the Township. 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 9:20 PM.
ATTEST _____________________________________________________________________
Eric C. Ferry, Clerk
Joseph W. Uecker, Chairperson