The Miami Township Board of Trustees met in regular session on Tuesday, September 17, 2002 at 7:00 PM. Chairperson Joseph W. Uecker called the meeting to order. The Pledge of Allegiance was given. Ebenezer Baptist Church Pastor, T.L. Porter gave the invocation. Clerk, Eric C. Ferry called the role. Attending were Joseph W. Uecker, Mary Makley Wolff and Edwin H. Humphrey. Chairperson Uecker recognized Patrick Federle. Patrick is a member of Boy Scout Troop 244. Mrs. Wolff made a motion to approve the September 03, 2002 minutes. Mr. Humphrey seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
The August activity reports were presented by each department.
Community Development Larry Fronk
Community Relations Kim Laing
Fire/EMS Chief J. Whitworth
Information Services Chris Snow
Police Chief S. Bailey
Recreation Beth Salazar
Service Walt Fischer
Mr. Ferry read a letter from the Ohio Department of Transportation regarding planned improvements for the intersection of US Route 50 and Wolfpen Pleasant Hill Road.
Mr. Ferry read a letter from the Ohio EPA to Mr. Roger C. Pritchard regarding the Milford Commons apartment complex regarding a notice of violation in the sanitary lift station.
Mr. Ferry read a notice from the Ohio Division of Liquor Control regarding the transfer of a liquor license from Golden Stores, Inc to Macs Convenience Stores LLC at 1213 SR 28. There were no objections.
Mr. Ferry read a letter from the Clermont County Engineer regarding a bridge replacement and road stabilization project on Price Road. It is anticipated the project will be completed by Friday, January 10, 2003.
Public Hearing- Lighting District for the Woods at Miami Trails, Section 9.
Chairperson Uecker opened the public hearing for establishing a lighting
district for the Woods at Miami Trails, Section 9. Mr. Ferry read the public
notice of hearing. Mr. Duckworth presented the request. There were no questions
from the Board. There were no questions from anyone in attendance. Mr. Humphrey
made a motion to close the public portion of the hearing. Mrs. Wolff seconded
the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE." A decision was tabled
until later.
Chairperson Uecker opened the public hearing for establishing a lighting
district for the Woods at Miami Trails, Section 10B. Mr. Ferry read the public
notice. There were no questions from the Board. Mr. John Wozniak of 1421
Miamiville Drive stated he was in favor of the lights. There were no other
comments. Mr. Humphrey made a motion to close the public portion. Mrs. Wolff
seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE." Chairperson
Uecker tabled a decision until later in this meeting.
Mr. Ferry opened the only bid received for the 2 12-Lead ECG Monitor/Defibrillators at 7:30pm. Zoll Medical Corporation Total bid: $36,514.50. Mr. Humphrey made a motion to accept the bid into the records. Mrs. Wolff seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE." If approved by Assistant Chief Mack, contract will be awarded tonight.
Mrs. Wolff made a motion to adopt RESOLUTION 2002-36 authorizing the disposal of township property via public auction. Mr. Humphrey seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Free Yard Sale Week-end September 27th and 28th
Fall Clean Up October 4th and 5th
Township Auction October 19th
Mr. Humphrey made a motion to pay the bills of the Township including 132 checks numbered 78773 to 78901 for a total amount of $698,365.19 plus payroll and payroll taxes for September 06, 2002 in the amount of $212,458.60. Mrs. Wolff seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mr. Duckworth recommended the Board grant employment to Joe Stubblefield as a Full-Time Maintenance Worker 1, effective September 18,2002 at $11.44 per hour. Mrs. Wolff made a motion to approve the recommendation. Mr. Humphrey seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mr. Duckworth recommended the Board grant employment to Roy Tissot as a Reserve Police Office, effective September 23, 2002. Mrs. Wolff made a motion to approve the recommendation. Mr. Humphrey seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mr. Duckworth recommended the Board grant final employment to Linda Roll for the position of Part-Time Recreation Counselor, effective September 17, 2002 at $10.00 per hour. Mr. Humphrey made a motion to approve the recommendation. Mrs. Wolff seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mr. Duckworth recommended the Board withdraw the conditional offer of employment made on August 20, 2002 to Karl Smith for the position of Part-Time Fire Fighter/EMT. Mrs. Wolff made a motion to approve the recommendation. Mr. Humphrey seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mr. Duckworth recommended the Board increase the hourly pay of seasonal maintenance worker, Clarence Gossett. His current rate of pay is $9.56 per hour. The recommended rate is $10.00 per hour, retroactive to March 25, 2002. Mrs. Wolff made a motion to approve the recommendation. Mr. Humphrey seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mrs. Wolff made a motion to adopt RESOLUTION 2002-35 supporting the vacating of Columbia Avenue, dispensing with the second reading. Mr. Humphrey seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mr. Duckworth discussed the possibility of creating a very imformal Skatepark Committee for the purpose of identifying problems at the skatepark. The Trustees agreed this would be a good idea and authorized Mr. Duckworth to proceed.
Mrs. Wolff made a motion to adopt RESOLUTION 2002-37 authorizing the abatement, control or removal of vegetation, garbage, refuse or debris from the property at 6028 Mill Row, dispensing with the second reading and declaring an emergency. Mr. Humphrey seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mr. Duckworth reminded the Board of the need to accept the amounts and rates as determined by the Budget Commission for the 2003 Budget. Mr. Humphrey made a motion to adopt RESOLUTION 2002-38 accepting the amounts and rates as determined by the Budget Commission for the 2003 Budget and authorizing the necessary tax levies and certifying them to the county auditor, and dispensing with the second reading. Mrs. Wolff seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mr. Humphrey made a motion to authorize Mr. Duckworth to enter into a contract with Honeywell for heat, smoke and access management in the amount of $8900.00 for the service building. Mrs. Wolff seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
The Board members and Mr. Duckworth discussed the TIF program. It was determined Mr. Duckworth would request a joint special meeting with the Trustees and School Board on October 8th.
Mr. Humphrey made a motion to approve the bid submitted by Zoll Medical for $36,514.50 and authorize Mr. Duckworth to sign the contracts on behalf of the Board. Mrs. Wolff seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
There were no public comments
Mr. Humphrey made a motion to go into Executive Session to discuss pending litigation pursuant to ORC 121.22(G)(3) and to discuss the purchase of property pursuant to ORC 121.22(G)(2) and to discuss a personnel issue pursuant to ORC 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. Mrs. Wolff seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mr. Humphrey made a motion to hold bid opening for the Street Lighting District for The Woods at Miami Trails, Section 9 on October 15, 2002 at 7:00 PM. Mrs. Wolff seconded the motion. Upon roll call, all voted "AYE."
Mr. Humphrey made a motion to hold bid opening for the Street Lighting District for The Woods at Miami Trails, Section 10B on October 15, 2002 at 7:00 PM. 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 8:52 PM.
ATTEST: ________________________________________________
Eric C. Ferry, Clerk
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Joseph W. Uecker, Chairperson