The Miami Township Board of Trustees met in regular session on Tuesday, September 05, 2000 at 7:30 PM in 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. Mr. Uecker made a motion to approve the August 15th and August 16th Trustee meeting minutes. Mr. Humphrey seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Linda Eppler of Clermont Senior Services thanked the Board members for the use of the Leming House as a Senior Center for Miami Township senior residents. On September 13th there will be a "Levy Kick-off" get- together at the regular seniors meeting. Ms. Eppler discussed the many benefits provided by Clermont Senior Services. She outlined some of the services that will be able to continue with passage of the levy.
Mr. Ferry read a letter from the Clermont County Engineer regarding a Speed Study on Paxton Road for a possible speed reduction. The Ohio Department of Transportation has granted the speed reduction. Proper signs are now being installed.
Mr. Ferry read a letter from Galen Williams, Radio Dispatch Supervisor, Clermont County Department of Public Safety Services regarding testing of the 800 MHZ radios. Testing is set for Wednesday, September 6th and Thursday, September 7th.
Mr. Ferry read a letter from the Clermont County Engineer regarding the Ohio Public Works Commission District 10 Integrating Committee. Mr. Uecker made a motion to cast Miami Township's vote for Ed Humphrey. Mrs. Schmidt seconded the motion. Upon roll call, Mr. Uecker and Mrs. Schmidt voted "AYE" and Mr. Humphrey abstained.
Mr. Ferry read a letter from the Department of Public Safety Services which included a copy of the July 20, 2000 Clermont County Communications Advisory Board meeting minutes.
Mr. Ferry read a letter from Miami Township Fire and EMS Chief, James Whitworth to Dr. Daniel Storer, Chairman Academy of Medicine of Cincinnati, E.D.S. Committee regarding a Rapid Sequence Intubation study performed from January 01, 1999 to February 29, 2000 by the department.
Miami Township Administrator, David Duckworth presented the Board with a resolution draft for the township auction. Mr. Humphrey made a motion to adopt RESOLUTION 2000-39 authorizing the disposal of property, including motor vehicles, road machinery, equipment, tools, and unclaimed property via public auction, dispensing with the second reading. Mr. Uecker seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Chairperson Schmidt reminded the Board of the upcoming events; Free Fall Garage Sale Week-end October 6,7, & 8 Township Auction October 7 Fall Clean-Up October 13 and 14 Trick or Treat Night October 31
Mr. Humphrey made a motion to pay the bills of the Township including 129 checks numbered 73578 to 73712 for a total amount of $433,661.46 plus payroll and payroll taxes for August 25th in the amount of $175,841.06. Mr. Uecker seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mr. Duckworth requested the Board consider removing full-time firefighter/paramedic James Martin from probation. Mr. Humphrey made a motion to remove James Martin from probationary employment status effective August 24, 2000. Mr. Uecker seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mr. Duckworth requested the Board consider grant conditional employment to Eric Weibel, Brian Poe and Greg Moran for the position of police officer. Mr. Humphrey made a motion to offer conditional employment as police officers to Eric Weibel, Brian Poe and Greg Moran. Mr. Uecker seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mr. Duckworth presented three out-of-township travel requests for the Board to consider. Mr. Uecker made a motion to authorize Police Chief Steve Bailey to attend the FBI National Academy in Quantico, Virginia September 24 to December 8, 2000 at an anticipated cost of $1,395.00. Mr. Humphrey seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mr. Uecker made a motion to authorize Capt. Brian Gulat to attend the National Fire Academy's "Advanced Leadership Issues in EMS" course in Emmitsburg, Maryland October 23-November 3, 2000 at a cost of $330.00. Mr. Humphrey seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mr. Uecker made a motion to authorize Larry Fronk to attend the Midwest Planning Conference, September 20-22, 2000 at an estimated cost of $535.00. Mr. Humphrey seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mr. Duckworth presented the Board with a resolution requesting speed limit reductions on streets in the Mueller Meadows Subdivision and Orchard Valley Subdivision for consideration. Mr. Uecker made a motion to adopt RESOLUTION 2000-40 lowering the speed limit on certain streets in Miami Township subdivisions Mueller Meadows and Orchard Valley, dispensing with the second reading and declaring an emergency. Mr. Humphrey seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mr. Duckworth presented the Board with a resolution requesting a speed limit study on Hoffman Road for consideration. Mr. Humphrey made a motion to adopt RESOLUTION 2000-41 requesting the county engineer to conduct a speed limit study on Hoffman Road, dispensing with a second reading and declaring an emergency. Mrs. Schmidt seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE with Mr. Uecker abstaining."
Chief James Whitworth presented the Board members with a Good Neighbor Award from the American Red Cross. Miami Township was honored with this award at the American Red Cross quarterly luncheon on September 05, 2000.
Mr. Duckworth requested the Board select a name for the new park. He presented the Board with a list of suggestions from employees. Mr. Uecker made a motion to name the new park Miami Riverview Park. Mr. Humphrey seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mr. Humphrey made a motion to name the mini-park on Branch Hill, the Miami Trailside Park. Mr. Uecker seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mr. Noble Davis, Jr. asked if Loveland-Miamiville Road was a county road. He was told it is a county road. He asked if the Board was aware of any widening planned for the road. Mr. Uecker stated he thought the project was on hold pending funding. It was suggested he contact the county engineer. The Board determined they would write a letter to Mr. Hartman and express Mr. Davis's concerns.
Service Director, Walter Fischer reviewed the status of this year's paving program.
Mr. Humphrey made a motion to go into Executive Session to discuss personnel matters pursuant to ORC 121.22 (G)(1) and to discuss pending litigation pursuant to ORC 121.22 (G)(3). Mr. Uecker seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mr. Uecker made a motion to come out of Executive Session. Mr. 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 10:30PM.
ATTEST __________________________________________________________ Eric C. Ferry, Clerk
__________________________________________________________ Jean Schmidt, Chairperson