The Miami Township Board of Trustees met in regular session on Tuesday, November 21, 2000 at 7:30 PM. Chairperson Jean Schmidt led the Pledge of Allegiance then called the meeting to order. Miami Township Clerk, Eric C. Ferry called the role. Attending were Jean Schmidt, Edwin H. Humphrey and Joseph W. Uecker.
Larry Fronk, Director of Community Development presented the October Zoning and Development report.
Community Relations Director Kim Laing presented an update of projects completed in October and an overview of upcoming projects.
Fire and EMS Chief Jim Whitworth reported the October incidents and updated the Board on other areas of the department.
Chris Snow, Information Services Manager presented the Board with a review of October results and a timeline for future projects.
Recreation Director Kris Mick reviewed the October park events and presented her proposed 2001 Recreation programs.
Police Lieutenant Daryl Poe reviewed the October activity report from the Police Department.
Service Director, Walter Fischer presented the Park, Road and Cemetery report for October.
Mr. Ferry read notices from the Clermont County Department of Community Planning and Development advising they had received Formal Plans for Enterprise Circle and Athens Community.
Mr. Ferry read a notice of the Clermont 2001 Annual Meeting to be held Wednesday, February 28,2001 at the Holiday Inn Eastgate from 5:30 - 8:00 p.m.
Mr. Duckworth informed the Board the 12-Lead ECG/Defibrillator/Pacer bids were reviewed and the Fire and EMS Department recommends accepting the bid submitted by Zoll Medical in the amount of $17,346.50 for the Monitor/Defibrillator (2 to be purchased) and $1,356.00 for the battery charger system (3 to be purchased). Mr. Humphrey made a motion to accept the bid submitted by Zoll Medical and authorize Mr. Dave Duckworth, Township Administrator to sign a contract on behalf of the Board. Mr. Uecker seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mr. Uecker made a motion to hold a public hearing during the regular Board meeting on December 19,2000 for proposed street lighting districts in Millbrook Farms, Section 5 and the Estates at Miami Trails, Phase III. Mr. Humphrey seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mr. Humphrey made a motion to pay the bills of the Township including 311 checks numbered 73991 to 74303 for the total amount of $951,290.98 plus payroll and payroll taxes for October 6th, 20th, November 3rd and 17th in the amount of $691,693.57. Mr. Uecker seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mr. Duckworth reported that part time FF/EMTP Matt Bucksath has resigned from the Fire and EMS Department. Mr. Humphrey made a motion to accept the resignation of Matt Bucksath. Mr. Uecker seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mr. Duckworth presented the Board with three out-of-township travel requests to consider. Lt. Steve Rogers to a police officer background investigation training program, April 8-14, 2001 in Jacksonville, Florida. Total cost; $1,500.00. Mr. Humphrey made a motion to approve the request. Mr. Uecker seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE." Captains Brian Gulat, Steve Monterosso and Dean Miracle with Assistant Fire/EMS Chief Harold Thiele to the Fire Department Instructors Conference, February 25-March 3, 2001 in Indianapolis, Indiana. The anticipated cost is $5,940.00. Mr. Uecker made a motion to approve the request. Mr. Humphrey seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE." Recreation Director Kris Mick and Pam Hering to the Ohio Parks and Recreation Conference, March 4-7, 2001 in Toledo, Ohio. The anticipated cost is $910.00. Mr. Humphrey made a motion to approve the request. Mr. Uecker seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mr. Duckworth advised the Board that the Citizen's Recreation Advisory Committee has completed all of the tasks as set forth in their by-laws. He recommended formally terminating the committee effective November 21,2000. Mr. Uecker made a motion to formally terminate the Citizen's Recreation Advisory Committee effective November 21,2000. Mr. Humphrey seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mr. Fronk recommended the Board approve the State Route 28 Access Management Study. Mr. Humphrey made a motion to adopt the study as an access guideline for future development and redevelopment for the State Route 28 corridor from the Bypass east to Donna Jay Drive. Mr. Uecker seconded the motion. Upon roll call, Mr. Humphrey and Mr. Uecker voted "AYE." Mrs. Schmidt abstained.
Mr. Duckworth requested the Board consider hiring 4 seasonal employees for the Recreation Program. Mr. Humphrey made a motion to adopt the 2001 Recreation Program and the recommendation to hire seasonal employees to assist with the program. Mr. Uecker seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mr. Duckworth requested approval from the Board to use the services of Suburban Rails to provide conceptual designs for the skate park proposed for Miami Meadows Park. The $500.00 fee will include two designs. Mr. Humphrey made a motion to use the services of Suburban Rails to provide designs for the proposed skate park for Miami Meadows Park. Mr. Uecker seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mr. Humphrey made a motion to adopt RESOLUTION 2000-53 authorizing membership to the Coalition of Large Ohio Urban Townships (CLOUT) and dispensing with the second reading. Mr. Uecker seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mr. Uecker made a motion to adopt RESOLUTION 2000-52 supporting the vacating of a portion of Cedar Drive (T-327) and dispensing with the second reading. Mr. Humphrey seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
There were no public comments
Mr. Uecker made a motion to go into Executive Session to prepare for Collective Bargaining Session pursuant to ORC 121.22(G)(4). 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."
With no other business to come before the Board, Chairperson Schmidt adjourned the meeting.
ATTEST: _____________________________________________________________ Eric C. Ferry, Clerk
_____________________________________________________________ Jean Schmidt, Chairperson