The Miami Township Board of Trustees met in regular session on Tuesday, June 06, 2000 at 7:30 PM at the Miami Township civic building. Chairperson Jean Schmidt called the meeting to order. The Pledge of Allegiance was given. Clerk, Eric C. Ferry called the role. Attending were Jean Schmidt, Edwin H. Humphrey and Joseph W. Uecker. The May 16th minutes were not available due to the State audit.
Mr. Ferry read a letter from the Ohio Department of Development notifying the Board that the Ohio Housing Finance Agency has received an application for Housing Credits to create affordable rental housing opportunities in the Township. The Agency has reserved an annual amount of housing credits in the amount of $661,974.00 for the proposed Peeble Brooke Apartments, 990069.
Mr. Ferry read a notice to liquor license transfer from R W Rooster Bar & Grill Inc to Charlie Bazls Bar & Grille LLC. The Township has no objections.
Mr. Ferry read a letter from the Clermont County Auditor, Linda L. Fraley advising that the Clermont County Budget Commission will meet on Wednesday, June 07, 2000 at 10:00 AM for the purpose of considering the budget of the Clermont County Board of Health for 2001.
Mr. Ferry read a note of congratulations on receiving the sidewalk grant from OKI from Beth Armitage and members of Pathways of Miami Township.
Mr. Ferry read a thank you note from Wendy Gustafson. Ms Gustafson was thankful for the establishment and maintenance of the Paxton-Ramsey Park.
Mr. Ferry read a thank you letter from Allen Burreson regarding the Police and EMS response to his residence last week.
Mr. Ferry also expressed his thanks to the EMS for the speedy response to his residence last week.
Township Administrator David Duckworth recommended the Board allow alcohol at Township Park Shelters using the same procedure in place for the use of alcoholic beverages at the Lemming House. The applicant is required to submit a special request and is required to name Miami Township as an "also insured" on their business or homeowners insurance policy. Mr. Uecker made a motion to extend the alcohol use policy in effect for the Lemming House to all the park shelters currently in the Township park system. Mr. Humphrey seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mr. Duckworth recommended the Board consider removal of full-time FF/EMTP Steve Wyan from probation effective June 06, 2000. Mr. Humphrey made a motion to remove full-time FF/EMTP Steve Wyan from probation effective June 06, 2000. Mr. Uecker seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mr. Duckworth presented for consideration a request to send Ed Schmid to a Police Supervision Training program September 10-23, 2000 in Evanston, Illinois. The anticipated costs are $2,215.00. Mr. Humphrey made a motion to approve the request. Mr. Uecker seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mr. Duckworth recommended the issuance of nuisance abatement for tall grass and weeds at 5603 and 5607 Wolfpen- Pleasant Hill Road. Mr. Humphrey made a motion to adopt RESOLUTION 2000-30 authorizing the abatement, control or removal of vegetation, garbage, refuse or debris from 5603 and 5607 Wolfpen-Pleasant Hill Road, dispensing with the second reading and declaring an emergency. Mr. Uecker seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mr. Duckworth advised the Board of the need to appoint a member to the Township Recreation Advisory Committee. He recommended the appointment of Ms. Lauri Dobrowoleski to the committee. Mr. Uecker made a motion to appoint Lauri Dobrowoleski to the Recreation Advisory Committee. Mr. Humphrey seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mr. Duckworth requested authorization to enter into a contract with the Zambelli Fireworks Company for the fireworks display at the July 15th event. He also requested an increase in the budget from $5,000 to $7,500 for the fireworks. Mr. Uecker made a motion to authorize Mr. Duckworth to enter into a contract with the Zambelli Fireworks Company in the amount of $7,500.00 to provide the fireworks display at the July 15th park event. Mr. Humphrey seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Service Director, Walter Fischer presented the Board with the 2000 Resurfacing program for Miami Township. Mr. Humphrey made a motion to go out for bid on the 2000 Resurfacing program with bid openings on July 18th at 8:00 PM. Mr. Uecker seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mr. Duckworth presented the Board with three resolutions requesting speed limit reductions. Mr. Humphrey made a motion to adopt RESOLUTION 2000-31 lowering the speed limit to 25 MPH on Shoreline Way (T-2678) .103 miles; Crown Point Lane (T-2680) .074 miles; Bay View Court (T-2682) .041 miles; Pine Cove Lane (T-2686) .083 miles and Masters Row (T-2685) .112 miles in the platted subdivision known as Oasis Subdivision in Miami Township, dispensing with the second reading and declaring an emergency. Mr. Uecker seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mr. Humphrey made a motion to adopt RESOLUTION 2000-32 lowering the speed limit to 25 MPH on certain streets in Miami Township, Bay Hill Lane (T-2637) .257 miles and Pine Hurst Lane (T-2638) .072 miles in the platted subdivision known as Bay Hill at the Oasis, dispensing with the second reading and declaring an emergency. Mr. Uecker seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mr. Humphrey made a motion to adopt RESOLUTION 2000-33 lowering the speed limit to 25 MPH on certain streets in Miami Township; Seattle Rule Drive (T-2655) .167 miles, Return Shot (T-2654) .040 miles; Mitchell Farm Drive (T-2649) .118n miles, Vantaggil Circle (T-2651) .197 miles; Bold Greenback Drive (T-2652) .035 miles; Palomar Drive (T-2603) .196 miles; and Colonel Clopp (T-2653) .116 miles in the platted subdivision known as Mitchell Farm, dispensing with the second reading and declaring an emergency. Mr. Uecker seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mr. Ferry presented the Board with an investment proposal from Morgan Stanley Dean Witter for review.
Mr. Duckworth presented a request from Walter Fischer for authorization to advertise bids for a 2001 crew cab, 1-ton dump truck for the parks. Bids to be opened June 20th at 8:00 PM. Mr. Humphrey made a motion to authorize advertising for bid for a 2001 crew cab truck with bids to be opened on June 20th at 8:00 PM. Mr. Uecker seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mr. Fischer requested authorization for 2 extras to complete the Ibold Road Stabilization project. The cost is $1,864.24. Mr. Humphrey made a motion to approve the two extras needed to complete the Ibold Road project at a cost of $1,864.24. Mr. Uecker seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Ms. Betty Adelloop of 1749 Cottontail Drive voiced her concern about parking and speeding on her street. Many residents and construction personnel seem to be parking on both sides of the street and there are quite a few speeding vehicles creating a safety hazard for the area.
William Knepp of 826 State Route 131 announced the 3 summer concerts to be presented by Miami Glen. He requested the use of the meeting room of the Township hall for the concerts. The Board approved the request contingent on checking the availability of the room to be verified tomorrow. He reminded the Board of the June 17th Jazz and Swing concert at Miami Glen.
Frank Carrier of 1705 State Route 131asked for an update with a zoning issue. Mr. Fronk stated that three of the four issues have been addressed.
There were no other public comments.
Mr. Uecker made a motion to go into Executive Session to discuss a personnel matter pursuant to ORC 121.22(G)(1) and to discuss pending litigation pursuant to ORC 121.22(G)(3). Mr. Humphrey seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mr. Humphrey made a motion to come out of Executive Session. Mr. Uecker seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mr. Humphrey made a motion to approve a 4 ½ percent salary increase for Miami Township Administrator, David Duckworth retroactive to March 11, 2000. (Old salary $2735.02 per pay. New salary $2865.38 per pay.) Mr. Uecker seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
With no other business to come before the Board, Chairperson Schmidt adjourned the meeting at 11:05 PM.
ATTEST; _____________________________________________________________________ Eric C. Ferry, Clerk
_____________________________________________________________________ Jean Schmidt, Chairperson