The Miami Township Board of Trustees met in regular session on Tuesday, November 20, 2001 at 8:00 PM. Chairperson Edwin H. Humphrey called the meeting to order. Drew Thiele, Eagle Scout led the Pledge of Allegiance. Pastor Steve Caperton, of the Vineyard Church, gave the invocation Clerk, Eric C. Ferry called the roll. Attending were Edwin H. Humphrey, Joseph W. Uecker and Mary Makley Wolff. Mrs. Wolff made a motion to approve the minutes from the October 30th and November 6th meetings. Mr. Uecker seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
The Board of Trustees presented a Proclamation to the Milford Chamber of Commerce Small Business of the Year, Dairy Queen.
Representatives from each department presented a recap of the October activities. Fire and EMS Assistant Chief Harold Thiele presented a demonstration of new equipment. (A Thermal Imaging Unit)
Mr. Ferry read a notice from the Ohio Division of Liquor Control regarding a transfer of a liquor license to Simpkins Management Services LLC. There were no objections.
Mr. Ferry read a notice from the Clermont County Engineer requesting the Township's road improvements, new roads, etc be submitted by December 04, 2001.
Mr. Ferry read a letter of thanks to the Trustees from William Justin Wilkins, Eagle Scout Troop 244.
Mr. David Duckworth, Township Administrator presented information requested by the Trustees, on establishing a Government/ Education Access Cable Channel. The initial start-up costs for equipment will be $25, 000. Technical initial support estimated at $1,000. Who pays for the fiber optics is still to be answered. The ongoing cost is estimated at $3000-$5000. per year. Chairperson Humphrey and Trustee Uecker urged Mr. Duckworth to go forward with the project. Trustee Wolff strongly opposed proceeding with the access cable channel project.
Mr. Uecker made a motion to pay the Township bills including 293 checks numbered 76413 to 76710 for a total amount of $947,859.47 plus payroll and payroll taxes for October 16th, November 2nd and November 16, 2001 in the amount of $600,811.45. Mrs. Wolff seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mr. Ferry presented the October Financial Statement to the Board for approval.
Mr. Duckworth requested the Board grant conditional employment to Lee Hines for the position of full-time Fire Fighter/Paramedic. Mrs. Wolff made a motion to grant conditional employment to Lee Hines for the position of full-time Fire Fighter/Paramedic. Mr. Uecker seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE." Mr. Duckworth requested the Board grant conditional employment to Michael Hannah, David Ramsey, David Stark and Joshua Tirado for the position of part-time Fire Fighter/Paramedic. Mr. Uecker made a motion to grant conditional employment to Michael Hannah, David Ramsey, David Stark and Joshua Tirado for the position of part-time Fire Fighter/Paramedic. Mrs. Wolff seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mr. Duckworth presented the Board with a request from the Board of County Commissioners to review the request to vacate Vesta Avenue filed on behalf of two property owners in Miami Township. Mrs. Wolff made a motion to adopt RESOLUTION 2001-49 supporting the vacating of Vesta Avenue, dispensing with the second reading. Mr. Uecker seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mr. Uecker made a motion to hold Special Meetings December 1st at 10:00AM and December 5th at 6:00 PM for the purpose of interviewing candidates for the Rural Zoning Commission and Zoning Board of Appeals and any other township business that may come before the Board. Mrs. Wolff seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mr. Duckworth advised the Board the village of New Richmond would like to purchase one PhysioControl LifePak 12 monitor/defibrillator that we no longer use. The value of the equipment is $6,500. Mrs. Wolff made a motion to adopt RESOLUTION 2001-50 disposing of surplus equipment and authorizing the sale of surplus equipment to another political subdivision and dispensing with the second reading, one PhysioControl LikePak 12 monitor/defibrillator to the village of New Richmond for $6500. Mr. Uecker seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mr. Duckworth advised the Board Wayne Township Fire Department would like to purchase one Zoll EKG monitor/defibrillator carrying case. The value of the equipment is $160. Mrs. Wolff made a motion to adopt RESOLUTION 2001-51 disposing of surplus equipment and authorizing the sale of surplus equipment to another political subdivision and dispensing with the second reading, one Zoll EKG monitor/defibrillator carrying case for $160. Mr. Uecker seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mr. Ferry and the Board discussed attending the Ohio Township Association Winter Conference at the end of January 2002. Mr. Uecker made a motion to approve the out of township travel and all expenses for the Trustees and Clerk to attend the Ohio Township Association Winter Conference January 31, February 1 and 2, 2002. Mrs. Wolff seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mr. Uecker made a motion to go into Executive Session to review negotiations with Public Employees pursuant to ORC 121.22(G)(4), to discuss Purchase or Sale of Property pursuant to ORC section 121.22(G)(2) and to discuss Personnel Matter pursuant to ORC section 121.22(G)(1). Mrs. Wolff 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 Humphrey adjourned the meeting at 11:42 PM.
Eric C. Ferry, Clerk
Edwin H. Humphrey, Chairperson