The Miami Township Board of Trustees met in regular session on Tuesday, July 16th, 2002 at 7:00 PM. Chairperson Joseph W. Uecker called the meeting to order. The Pledge of Allegiance was given. Fire and EMS Chief, James Whitworth 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 July 02, 2002 minutes with a correction to page 2. Mrs. Wolff seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mr. Gary Meisner of Meisner & Associates presented an overview of the Eastern Corridor Land Use Vision Plan.
Each department presented an overview of their activity reports for June 2002. Community Development - Larry Fronk Community Relations - Kim Laing Fire/EMS- James Whitworth Information Services - Chris Snow Police - Steve Bailey Recreation - Beth Salazar Service - Walt Fischer
Mr. Ferry opened bids received for the 2002 Township Road Resurfacing Project. Three bids were received. Barrett Paving $459,732.92 John R. Jurgensen $394,642.62 Shelley Company $431,680.67 Mr. Humphrey made a motion to accept the bids into the record and turn them over to the Service Director for review and recommendation. Mrs. Wolff seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mr. Ferry opened bids received for the Eagles Pointe at the Oasis, Section 1 Street Lighting District. One bid received. Cinergy Annual Fee: $3081.12 Mr. Humphrey made a motion to accept the bid into the record and turn it over to the Township Administrator for review and recommendation. Mrs. Wolff seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mr. David Duckworth, Township Administrator advised the Board he had reviewed the bid and recommends approval. Mrs. Wolff made a motion to adopt RESOLUTION 2002-25 providing for the procurement of a street lighting system for Eagles Pointe, Section 1, dispensing with the second reading and declaring and emergency. Mr. Humphrey seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mr. Humphrey made a motion to pay the bills of the Township including 82 checks numbered 78073-78158 for the total amount of $97,323.72 plus payroll and payroll taxes for July 12th in the amount of $222,586.60. Mrs. Wolff seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mr. Duckworth and Mr. Fronk discussed the Tax Increment Financing Project. The project involves extending Woodspoint Drive to the proposed Kohl's store property. Mr. Andy Brossart of Seasongood and Mayer, LLC discussed the financing options the TIF District would permit.
Mr. Duckworth presented the Board with a recommendation to formally hire Julie Dunigan as a Seasonal Recreation Counselor at $10.00 per hour effective June 10th. The Board inadvertently left her off the hiring action on June 18th. Mr. Humphrey made a motion to formally hire Julie Dunigan as a Seasonal Recreation Counselor at $10.00 per hour retroactive to June 10, 2002. Mrs. Wolff seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mr. Humphrey made a motion to adopt RESOLUTION 2002-26 authorizing the abatement, control or removal of vegetation, garbage, refuse or debris at 5615 Kay Drive and 293 Apache Trail, dispensing with the second reading and declaring an emergency. Mrs. Wolff seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mr. Duckworth advised the Board that he has received a written notice that Interior Packaging Design, LLC located at 6067 Branch Hill-Guinea Pike, is moving to a new facility at 1004 Roundbottom Road in Union Township. Mr. Humphrey made a motion that the Trustees not object to the relocation of Interior Packaging Design, LLC and instruct Mr. Duckworth to write a letter to the Clermont County Board of Commissioners regarding this decision. Mrs. Wolff seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mr. Humphrey made a motion to adopt RESOLUTION 2002-27 adopting the Township's 2003 Annual Budget with an addendum stating the Local Government Revenue and Local Government Revenue Assistant numbers are based on the alternative formula to which Miami Township objects. We feel the statutory distribution is the proper formula to use. Mrs. Wolff seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE.'
There were no public comments Mrs. Wolff made a motion to go into Executive Session to consider a personnel action pursuant to ORC 121.22(G)(1) and to discuss pending litigation pursuant to ORC 121.22(G)(3) and to consider land acquisition pursuant to ORC 121.22(G)(2). Mr. Humphrey seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mr. Humphrey made a motion to come out of executive session. Mrs. Wolff seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mr. Humphrey made a motion to adjust the salary of Randy Huneck to $22.91 per hour effective July 21, 2002. Mrs. Wolff seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mr. Humphrey made a motion to adjust the salary of John Zellner to $22.91 per hour effective July 21, 2002. Mrs. Wolff seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mr. Humphrey made a motion to hire Mike Mantle for the position of Road Forman at the rate of $22.47 per hour effective July 29, 2002. Mrs. Wolff seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
With no other business to come before the board, Chairperson Uecker adjourned the meeting at 10:55PM.
ATTEST: ___________________________________________ Eric C. Ferry, Clerk
___________________________________________ Joseph W. Uecker, Chairperson