The Miami Township Board of Trustees met in regular session on Tuesday, June 04, 2002 at 7:00 PM. Chairperson Joseph W. Uecker called the meeting to order. The Pledge of Allegiance was given. Eastside Christian Church Pastor, Rex Brown gave the invocation. Clerk, Eric C. Ferry called the role. Attending were Joseph W. Uecker, Mary Makley Wolff and Edwin H. Humphrey. Mr. Humphrey made a motion to approve the May 21st meeting minutes. Mrs. Wolff seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mr. Ferry read a notice from the Ohio Division of Liquor Control regarding a class A permit applied for by LaGuacamaya Inc. There were no objections to the issuance of the permit.
Public Hearing - Lighting District - Eagles Pointe at the Oasis, Section 1 Chairperson Uecker opened the public portion of the Public Hearing. There was no correspondence relative to the application. Chairperson Uecker opened the floor to public comment. There were no public comments. Mr. Humphrey made a motion to close the public portion of the hearing. Mrs. Wolff seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE." Mr. Humphrey made a motion to go out for bids for the street lighting district with a bid opening on July 16, 2002 at 7:15 PM. Mrs. Wolff seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mrs. Wolff made a motion to adopt RESOLUTION 2002-22 ordering the removal of an obstruction to a Township ditch, drain or watercourse pursuant to Ohio Revised Code section 5589.06, dispensing with the second reading. Mr. Humphrey seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
REMINDERS; June 9th, Music in the Park, Community Park, 5:30pm-8: 30pm July 12th & 13th, Midsummer at the Meadows, Miami Meadows Park June 1st, Miami Township went on the air with Community Cable. June 5th Ribbon Cutting and opening of the Skate Park at 4:00 PM. NEW BUSINESS
Mrs. Wolff made a motion to pay the bills of the Township including 133 checks numbered 77576-77708 for the total amount of $179,637.70 plus payroll and payroll taxes for May 31, 2002 in the amount of $221,999.62. Mr. Humphrey seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Miami Township Administrator, David Duckworth recommended the board formally hire James Lucas for the position of Maintenance Worker I at an hourly rate of $11.75, effective June 24, 2002. Mrs. Wolff made a motion to approve the hiring of James Lucas as stated above. Mr. Humphrey seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mr. Duckworth recommended the Board hire the following individuals for the position of Seasonal Recreation Counselors, effective June 04, 2002; Emily Keiser ($10/hr), Maureen Sorensen ($10/hr), Douglas King ($15/hr), Kay Heile ($10/hr), Patricia Wolf ($10/hr), Kelly foster ($15/hr), Margaret Macko ($10/hr), Barbara Brown ($10/hr), Alisha Stiteler($8/hr) and James Bearman ($7/hr). Mrs. Wolff made a motion to approve the recommendations. Mr. Humphrey seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mr. Duckworth recommended the Board hire Allen Tabe as a seasonal recreation counselor at $15/hr retroactive to May 6, 2002. Mr. Humphrey made a motion to approve the recommendation. Mrs. Wolff seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mr. Humphrey made a motion to approve the Out-of-Township travel requests for the Trustees, Clerk and Administrator to attend the Ohio Township Association Summer Conference in Dayton, Ohio. Mrs. Wolff seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mr. Humphrey made a motion to adopt RESOLUTION 2002-20 authorizing the abatement, control or removal of vegetation, garbage, refuse or debris on the following properties in Miami Township; 5596 Betty Lane, 5613 Betty Lane, 5786 Willnean Drive, 5769 Lynne Clara Drive and 1025 Anthony Lane, dispensing with the second reading and declaring an emergency. Mrs. Wolff seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE.'
Mr. Humphrey made a motion to approve the technical service support agreement for the Medtronic Physio-Control Corp. cardiac monitors, battery packs, and the monitor/defibrillator/pacemaker units used by the Fire & EMS Department and authorize Mr. Duckworth to sign the agreement on behalf of the Board. Mrs. Wolff seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mr. Humphrey made a motion to set July 2nd at 7:00 PM for the Public Hearing of Zoning Case # 478 during the regular Trustee meeting. Mrs. Wolff seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mr. Humphrey made a motion to adopt RESOLUTION 2002-21 authorizing the Miami Township Rural Zoning Commission to execute a contract with KZF Design, Inc. for the professional services in connection with the Old State Route 28 Redevelopment/ Town Center plan, dispensing with the second reading. Mrs. Wolff seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mr. Duckworth requested authorization to go out for bid for the 2002 Township road-resurfacing project. Mr. Humphrey made a motion to advertise for bids for the resurfacing projects of 2002 with a bid opening at 7:15 PM on July 16th. Mrs. Wolff seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Jim Ferguson of 645 Loveland-Miamiville Road stated he feels a person who files a complaint against a Township resident should be identified.
Rhonda Dannemann of 1276 Ronnie Lane stated she wished to file a complaint of harassment against a police officer. Mr. Duckworth agreed to meet with her after the meeting.
There were no other pubic comments.
Mr. Humphrey made a motion to go into Executive Session to consider the purchase or sale of property pursuant to ORC 121.22(G)(2). Mrs. Wolff seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mrs. Wolff 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 Uecker adjoined the meeting at 8:50PM.
ATTEST: ________________________________________________ Eric C. Ferry, Clerk
_________________________________________________ Chairperson Joseph W. Uecker